I'm in college and doing well, but I want children, should I wait?

Question

I am 18 and a sophmore @ UNLV, I have great job security and am single. however i really want a child, I was hit by a drunk driver Mar 3rd of 07 and have been getting better since but I am not getting younger and my health can really only go downhill 4rm here. I had knee surgery this month, 3 brain surgeries and have a rod and 3 pins in my L thigh. but I have a great friend who would suppy the sperm. but do i ave to wait until i am married or what?

I have two silbling who are 5&6 and i take care of them often, and i have support frommm my family no matter what i do. but i understand what u are all saying thanx

Answer 1

I hope everything works out, I hope u don't have any outcome from the wreck later in life...God bless!
Also, I'm in college just turned 20, and am ready for a baby...just started trying....
Its up to u....if u feel the times right go for it..
Goodluck with everything!

Answer 2

You're in Vegas and asking us:
. . . . "What are the odds that I can do it all?"
1) Finish college
2) Start a career
3) Raise children without the support of a mate

and all from the age of 18 you want to rearrange things so that
3)
1)
2)
So what are the odds? Look around UNLV campus. How many pregnant students do you see in your sophomore classes? And this spring, how many at the graduation ceremonies?
.
Question is, why handicap your chances? If you need a stronger argument, do some babysitting this semester and see how quickly you fall behind. BTW, whether you wait or not your kids will ask for a puppy or kitten and will swear that they are ready to take care of the feeding and cleaning. Arrange with a neighbor for your child to stay at their house for a week to take care of their dog. Pass/fail.

Happy New Year!

Answer 3

Honestly, dont stress yourself too much with that idea. A child will come on the right time. Just bec. your not getting any younger doesn't mean you need to have a child. God has a plan for all of us. The best thing you can do is to enjoy what you have right now and let time pass. In most cases, such blessings would come when you least expect it. cheers! : )

Answer 4

Yes, wait.
I am 24 and plan to wait until I get out of college and have a career before getting married and having a child. I also read where people are starting to have a child later in life (late 20s I think).

Answer 5

I think you should wait until you are married to have children. Children do best when they are raised in a home with two parents who love them. While I'm sure you would love your chlidren, they would do best with both a mother and a father who can care for them and provide for them a good life.

Answer 6

absolutely positively YES YES AND HECKY YES! You don't want to complicate your life even more by bringing in another equation to the puzzle..although you have had some physical set backs you have made it through by going n the right direction...keep your goals in mind and don't let these fleeting thoughts divert your ultimate goals.

Answer 7

u should..coz u cant support ur baby if u do not fulfll ur colege dreams first...u'r very much young fine lady, all u have to do is to take care of yourself, have fun, parties, dates to find ur perfect partner...u'r ONLY 18, there's a lot in store for u! have fun while ur young!

Answer 8

Honesty I think you should do what ever is best for you @ the end of the day.if having a baby is that than have a baby.if you think that you should wait then do that.follow your heart..

Answer 9

personally i would wait. everything changes when you have kids, and you may not be able to achieve everything else you want in life. dont get me wrong, kids are a blessing, but it's fair to them to have them when you are most ready

Answer 10

DO NOT GET KNOCKEFD UP UNTIL YOU GET YOUR DEGREE. Waht are you nuts? Just cuz you CAN get preg does not mean you should? Heck. People are having kids at 40 and 50 now. there is no rush. Enjoy your life.