How do you know when you're ready to have kids?

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Mentally, I mean? I know no one is never truly ready, but i'd like tobe as  prepared as possible. I feel like i'm too selfish right now to have kids. Thoughts? xxx

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When you start noticing kids, babies and pregnant women everywhere. 
When you try on clothes and push your belly out to see what you would look like pregnant.

When you don't want to hand over a friends baby.

When you realize how crazy and hard parenting can be and you still desperately want to do it.

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Then wait! I am 33 and having my first baby. Before now, I was more concerned about booze and backpacking the world with my husband. I am so happy I waited and gave myself a chance to experience all of life's pleasures before dedicating all of my time to another human being. I feel ready now since I never missed out on anything.

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I knew when I was ready. It's still scary and I still wonder if this was a good idea, but I know that's just because it's a huge change and something you can't ever undo. Five years ago I knew it wasn't time. I knew I wasn't ready. No particular reason why, it just wasn't.

Listen to your gut. You're better off following your intuition than just going ahead if you're not feeling ready. Some people don't want kids when it comes right down to it, and that's okay too.

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When you're in a strong commitment relationship, financially stable, you and your partner agree on having a baby, and have room for a baby.

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I don't know that you will ever feel 100% ready. But at least for me there was a shift that happened over a few years. I always thought I wanted children, just not yet. But my life changed and what I wanted from life did, too, until it just seemed to become a better fit. I am 33 now, so it took me longer than some others, but I am perfectly happy with that, and never think I should have started earlier. It was right for me. I got the academic degrees that I wanted and jobs that I wanted first. I still want to travel the world a lot more, but I guess we will just take our children now. The idea of having children gradually became less scary/overwhelming and more desirable. But honestly, should that never happen to you, you can lead a perfectly happy life without children, too.

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I don't know that you ever feel mentally ready - I know that my husband and I can support a baby; we both have good jobs, have a home and have been together 7 years, so our relationship is pretty strong. It doesn't mean getting pregnant wasn't terrifying (or planned!!) and I think you just have to go with what life deals you. I was upset when I found out - now I am over the moon and can't wait. Sometimes life just pushes your hand!!! X

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When you're in a strong commitment relationship, financially stable, you and your partner agree on having a baby, and have room for a baby.

How do you know when you're ready to have kids?

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