Advice? Wanting a baby

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I'm wanting to start ttc soon. I want a baby of my own and I feel I am ready. But any advice would be appreciated. Here's some information about me.
I'm 17, I turn 18 in July, I have a decent job right now, my boyfriend is 18 currently and turning 19 in July. Yes I live at home currently but plan on trying to get an apartment once I turn 18 with my boyfriend.  We haven't been together that long but he's super sweet and cares about me a lot. He also is wanting a child sometime soon.  He also has a job. But I'm not going to throw all financial responsibility on him. 
Basically I just want to know, should we start ttc now?

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It's a lot harder than you think, it's not just cuddles and sleeping 😂

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Wait please I'm 16! And just had  I little girl for days ago there's a lot of pregnancy and parenting that I didn't know before I got pregnant really take the time to think about how this will affect you it's not easy being a young parent and trust me when I say you don't get much sleep. I've had less than five hours of sleep since I've had my little girl on top of that I'm in pain everywhere I really don't know everything until you've actually experienced it take the time while you're 17 to have fun and go to parties and just hang out with friends there's plenty of time for baby in the future you're 17 don't rush anything.

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Have you graduated high school? Are you going to college? Where do you plan on making a career? Can you and your boyfriend handle the financial responsibility of a child? Are you aware of any of his debts, and his yours? How long have you been together since it's not long? Do you know how he is when he's at his low? Does he know how you are at your low? Do you have means of being able to actually afford rent, utilities, groceries, and any other financial responsibilities not including a baby?

I can tell you that moving out on your own, even with someone else, is extremely hard. It's easier if you're not going to school, but it's not all upper east side New York life. Especially depending on your rent and other utility bills. I would heavily consider try living with your boyfriend before making any decisions regarding TTC. You don't know how he is behind closed doors; and there's no guarantee he's great 100% of the time. Also, in my opinion, it's somewhat selfish to plan for a child that you can barely afford. I understand teens that get pregnant unknowingly and own up to their responsibilities to give the best life to their child, but to plan for a baby knowing you can't give it your all seems a little unfair. But that's me, take it with a grain of salt.

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Get a house together first. Make sure you know what you are getting into before trying for kids. Be together ATLEAST a year, then consider kids.

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Definitely wait until you have your own place and are supporting yourself 100%. I don't know what kind of good job you have to be able to afford a baby at 17, but I'm jealous! I'm 19 & my boyfriend of 5 years is 21, we both work, but there's still no way we can start TTC right now even though that's all we want😭 the struggle is real.

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I'm 17 and just had a baby 3 months ago, he is my world , and I wouldnt change it for the world , he is my bundle of joy! The only thing i wish I could have was waited a few more years before I ttc cause you won't have time to do anything else barley and you'll want to spend time with ur hubby buts it's hard with a baby, spend time with ur bf for a few years then have a baby, baby's are amazing enjoy your freedom while u can ! Then settle down :) just my opinion

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WAIT. It's not easy at all. I don't regret my baby but I wish I would've been older. It would've made it A LOT easier.

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It's honestly not as easy as it seems. You have to build credit to get a house and car extra. I'm 18 with a one year old. I'm working on getting a car. I go to school, and work double 12 hour shifts on the weekend making $13.50/he doing warehouse work. It's a real struggle. I love my daughter and I strive each day to give her the world, but waiting is best. I know baby fever is hard, but babies are expensive and the expenses go up as they grow older. Just wait a lil and you'll be happy in the end😌

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