How did you approach the subject?

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When you were ready to TTC, how did you approach it with your partner? Did he agree right away or need some time? 
I told my husband 2 years ago I was ready for a baby, but there were things we both wanted to accomplish first. I feel like I've held my end of the deal on what needed to be accomplished... but he's still not ready (doesnt think it's the right time yet). I know there will never be a "right time" but how do I convince him?

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Explore his concerns of why now is not right and express why you think now is right. I wouldn’t try to “convince” him because people don’t like to be convinced; try to explore how to come to a collaborative decision you’re both okay with.

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I don’t think you should convince him, this should be a decision together. Our plan was to wait a year after marriage. But we started seeing some of our friends struggle and I knew my family had complications with conceiving so I went to husband and voiced my concern. We are in our 30’s so I wanted to start trying sooner than later just in case we do encounter complications. I think because I came to him with reasons and not just saying what I wanted, we were able to come to an agreement. We are on the same page and it makes the process enjoyable and supportive not a chore for either of us.

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We knew we wanted kids when we first met and then it was always a topic in our relationship. So once we got engaged and then married there was never a question

How did you approach the subject?

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