How did you know for sure that you were ready to be a parent for the rest of your life?

Answer 1

When i was 13 and watched my sister bring my niece into the world, She was the most precious thing in the whole world! And because my sister was so young as well we all helped raise her! She is so special to me and from the moment I met her I knew that I wwanted to be an amazing mother just like my sister! I am now 27 and expecing my first, it would have been sooner but my husband and I had fertility issues!

Answer 2

I have to share this with you... I have always wanted children but when the test that I took at home was positive I put it in the draw and check on it every hour. I thought that it would change from a + to a - if I kept checking it. I went to the store and I bought three more and then went to the clinic at work they all said the same thing. I knew that I would be a good mother because I love kids and as a teen I watched kids every summer (some did not go home for long periods of time). I had my doubts because you will never have that point in your life where you say "woo okay everything is in line and I am ready" it happens and you get ready! When you see the little one on the screen and you can see the heart just pumping away. You can't believe it and it brings tears to your eyes when you think wow that's inside me! When you feel them moving in your womb that will also warm your soul. It's the best feeling in the world. But to answer your question... I was certain when I saw him for the first time and every time that I am playing with him and he smiles or laughs. When he makes that cute face or does something funny I know in that moment that I would give any and everything for my child.

Answer 3

When I was sixteen and sitting on the floor at my sister's house. I saw two pink lines and realized, okay guess I am ready to be a parent. If you mean planning on being a parent, I don't think there is a ready. You can never plan for the ups and downs of parenthood. If you can answer yes to this question, then you are probably ready. "Will you give up every moment of your time, all of your money, all of your energy, and your body's natural shape to be a parent?" By the way it is way worth doing all of these things if you truly are ready to be a parent. Being a parent is the best job God ever blessed you with!

Answer 4

I like babysisterchris's answer, although it probably isn't as helpful as you'd like.

I've always known I wanted to be a parent, but I also knew I did not want to be a single parent and that I wanted to be able to stay at home with my child(ren) for at least a year.

Here's what made me decide to try to get pregnant:

1. I met a man I actually wanted to have children with.
2. We got married.
3. We were financially secure (no debt other than mortgage/student loans, able to pay bills with money left over, able to live on one salary).

However, there may always be a little bit of doubt in the back of your mind ("are we REALLY ready for this?). I think that's normal. The day before I got a positive pregnancy test, my hubby and I had a HUGE fight because I was supposed to start clomid when my period started, I was scared of the side effects, and I told him we should wait to have kids--this was after we'd been ttc for over a year. I wrote a huge entry in my blog about how this might not be the right time to have kids.

The next day, I got a positive pregnancy test, and my concerns vanished--until I was feeling kicks and worrying about labor and bringing the baby home.

Being a parent means you worry a LOT. First you worry that you won't be a good parent, then you worry about everything that could happen to your child and how to protect them without being over-protective. Eventually you kind of get used to it. ;)

Answer 5

in case you won't be able to respond to this on your very own, then no, you're actually not waiting. a toddler is a extensive accountability, that's a human existence. What in case you adult adult males break up? Then that toddler will could go through the outcomes. One month isn't long adequate to appreciate in case you opt to spend the the remainder of you existence with somebody. A relationship takes time, particularly some it. i presumed the comparable element while i grow to be with my ex boyfriend. We by no ability used a condom. And wager what? we are actually not mutually anymore. i'm particularly fortunate i did not land up pregnant, while you evaluate that toddler would've had a broken family members. Wait some 3 hundred and sixty 5 days, babysit childrens, enable the relationship strengthen, see the place it is going. Wait awhile, then, in case you decide on babies mutually nevertheless, GET MARRIED, then have babies. have faith me, marriage makes it plenty much less complicated for you, the mum, and the youngster:)

Answer 6

It was not a decision I made alone. My husband and I discussed it and we decided together that we were ready to start having kids and went from there. It was so much easier than if I had to make that decision alone, or had someone in my life who was not parent material or didnt even want to be a parent but always wanted to practice how to make one.

Answer 7

When I was willing to forgo my own needs and wants for those of my child. When my husband and I wanted to pass along our values to the next generation. When my education was complete (whatever that means!). When we were financially ready for the responsibility. When we were emotionally ready for the challenge. When our marriage was strong enough to handly the stress of children. For me, that was around 25. For some people, especially those who have been raised in loving homes where responsibility is emphasized, it could be earlier. For someone who comes from a spoiled background, that level of emotional maturity may come much later.

Answer 8

When I first saw the positive pregnancy test and then it really hit me after I gave birth to him. I knew right then and there that I would do anything for him, anything forever. That's when it really became real.
Now I have 3 kids - I would do anything for them.

Answer 9

The day the baby arrived! It is normal to have doubts but when it happens you surprise yourself at how ready you are.

Answer 10

I knew because although my pregnancy was not planned and we were no financially equipped to deal with it, there was no other option for me but to have the baby...I was thrilled even though it was out of the blue and we had no money!