Is there ever a right time to have a baby?

Question

Not that i want one but wonder will i ever or will i always think time is not right.

Answer 1

Probably not as someone will always find fault with you.

If you do it when you're young then you should have waited and got yourself sorted out with a career etc first.

If you have a career and then do it you're told you're too old.

if you're like me and you're 34, your partner is over 10 years younger, you have just bought a house, need two incomes and don't have much savings, well its probably a "bad" time but hey I had wanted a baby for so long and I can't wait to hold my little man. He's due in 5 weeks time. His daddy and I (and all the rest of the family) love him already!

You cope, even if things aren't "ideal".

Answer 2

Babies are a miracle of life, and there never is a perfect time. Sometimes babies come "unexpectedly" - and moms make changes in their life to accomodate. Although we hear many stories of mothers who didn't make good choices with their children, there are many wonderful heartfelt stories from moms who loved their children - changed their life for the better - and worked harder at their life to benefit their child. These same women appreciate their children more, because they see themselves as a person who grows, along with their child.

Then there's the cases when a woman decides that her life is set, and complete except for that one thing - having a child. Many of these women don't conceive right away. It takes them months, years, and sometimes they're just so old by that time, that they have babies with chromosomal defects.

My advice is to have a baby while you're young enough to have the strength & ability to have healthy children. And if you do right being a good mother, have a few more. But, always remember, a child is a miracle of life and there is no such thing as completely planned.

Answer 3

i ask myself the same question. i don't think there is ever a right time but it depends on the person. it is best to be emotional stable as having a baby is a huge responsibility. having a good family or friend network helps out alot. being financially stable is another part of it. you don't have to be rich but have enough money to keep you comfortable. if your going to look at the question from a biological point of view having a baby before the age of 40 is best due to the higher increase in health risks for the mother and child.

Answer 4

NO nobody is ever ready to have a baby. It just happens when it happens. Their is always something that will be going on in your life that makes you think your not ready for a baby.

Answer 5

the right time to have a baby is when u and ur husband u are ready to give to that baby everything, so u need to have one permanent job so that it can provide u money in the bad situations, u have to be near to someone that can help u in the begging, to have a house of course and also u have to be mature
am waiting to finish my studies to make a baby is also one reason

Answer 6

There isn't a right age if that's what you're asking. But, there is a sense of maturity that you will know when you have it. For example, with the greatest respect, if you're asking the opinion of annonymous strangers on Yahoo answers then I doubt if you're ready just yet. You don't neccessarily have to be absolutely financially secure as there are a lot of good people who wouldn't have babies if that was the case. But, I do think you have to be in the right mind set to just know yourself (and your partner) if it's 'the' time.

Answer 7

Well for one it depends on the people.I say yes there is because you gotta want it first.You got to see if your home is big enough.You got to see if you have it all financially,etc.Theres alot you have to make sure you can do and have before having a baby.So yeah in a way there is.Some people just do it when they feel they want another.It really depends on the person.So no not really!Like I said it all depends on the person.

Answer 8

Nope. You'll never be more than 75% ready, because there will always be something getting in the way. When you're 75% ready, that might be the right time.

Answer 9

There is really never a good time to have a baby I think.

Answer 10

When you are happily married for at least three years, have a supportive spouse, and have your career together and a house, then have a baby. But only have as many kids as you can take care of by yourself, because things happen in life. Job loss, divorce, injury or death of a spouse, etc.
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