How old did you start Trying?

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I'm trying now and I'm 16. Just want to see when others started :) 
​(I have a stable job and am financially stable to have a child now so please do not troll)

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Having a child, at any age, can be a big decision and will dramatically change your life. It's important to consider if right now is the best time to have a baby. Only you will know the answer to that question. It’s helpful to think about the pros and cons of a decision like this. It is also important to have an idea about the potential risks and considerations teen parents must face. You may want to ask yourself a very basic question: Why would you like to have a child? It's also helpful to consider what kind of life you would like to provide your child and if you are able to do that in your current situation. Here are some things I, personally, would encourage you to think about:
+Relationships. Have you discussed with your partner what would happen if you did get pregnant? Is your partner willing to provide support (financially, emotionally, etc.) throughout this entire journey? How do you imagine his role as a father? Would your parents and family be supportive of your decision? Would your friends? Would you have anyone you could count on for help?
+Health. Teen pregnancies have extra health risks for the mother and the baby. Teenagers have a higher risk for pregnancy-related high blood pressure and the associated complications. Risks for the baby include premature birth and low birth weight. It is important to seek prenatal care and to plan for delivery and post-birth appointments.
+ Finances. How will you pay for child expenses? Would you get a job or do you already have one? Would your partner provide financial support? Can you afford food, diapers, clothing, and other necessities? Will you have a place to stay and a way to pay your bills? Prenatal care, delivery, check-ups — there are a lot of health expenses that can add up. Do you have medical insurance? If so, do you know what your insurance covers? Would you have access to transportation to get to such appointments?
+ Future. What kind of life do you want for your child? What do you need to be able to provide that life? Delayed motherhood has a strong relationship with career success. Do you have any long-term career goals? How might having a child right now impact other goals you have?

Thinking about all of these questions can be difficult, and you may want to speak with someone about your feelings.
No matter what, please visit a health care provider for pre-pregnancy planning to get early prenatal care. An obstetrician, nurse practitioner, or midwife can give you advice about conceiving and help you prepare for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
I realize that as a stranger, very little I say will impact your decisions to have a baby. My only hope is that by posing these questions you realize the significance of the decision you are making and do not make it lightly.

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I have been having sex with my current boyfriend since a little before I turned 14, I'm 18 now. We have been wanting a baby since I was 15 or so, and have never actually taken any steps to prevent pregnancy. But we have been actively trying for two years now.

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I'm 18 19 this saturday . I'm trying next month. me and my partner both have stable jobs. looking to see if I can start college this or next year.

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I wasn't trying but I had my son at 16. Got pregnant at 15. It is very hard. I'm trying to finish school. A child at any age is very hard.

How old did you start Trying?

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