When do you know you’re ready??

Question

I am 19 years old I will be 20 in July I have loved babies every since I was little I just have the nurturing gift I love babies.. I also want one.. I am moved out on my own I have a bf... but I want a baby so bad and I haven’t got pregnant yet... any help?? On things to take to get my body ready

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I know you are asking for advice to get pregnant but I strongly urge you to wait. You’re only in your early twenties once and it’s the most freedom you’ll have if you want to have babies young. There’s not harm in waiting a few years and letting yourself enjoy being a young adult! I had so much fun when I was your age- in school, going out dancing, doing fun things with my friends, all of that will change when you have a baby. I’m 30 and have a 1.5 year old and I had him at a wonderful time in life. There’s so much growth to have before sacrificing your energy and time to care completely for another human being. It’s incredibly difficult, not only on you as a mom but for your partner and your relationship as well so you want to make sure you’re with someone who can with stand the hardships that come along with babies. I wanted babies from a young age too but you also have to make sure you’re doing it at a time that you can provide them with the best possible life because you are choosing to bring them into the world. Thats my advice- all said with love!

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When you are entirely financially independent from your parents. And when your relationship is stable enough. Why not get married first?

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Baby’s turn in to very demanding, expensive toddlers, children and teenagers. 
It’s completely up to you when you decide to take this big step but just remember they are not baby’s for long and this is a life long commitment that is stressful, hard, exhausting and loving. 
But live your life first so you can give as much to the ones in your future as you can.

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I have always been great with babies and loved all things baby. As it turns out I had twice if them before I was old enough to drink. BUT.. One thing to keep in mind especially if you are young and possibly have other goals in life to meet first is that babies are sweet but only last one year. Maybe you are ready for a baby but are you prepared to raise a child? I loved my babies, and I love my children but I will say that when they move out of the baby stage and start to ask questions parenthood takes a very different turn. I'm not going to say you're not ready because you're young but if I had the opportunity to build a better foundation for my life before adding kids I would have. I bet I would have made a good nanny in the meantime

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I’m 22 and I’ve wanted a baby since I was 12/13, we started trying last feb but have only managed to actually try for 7 cycles due to medical issues
I want it to badly and I know it takes time but I really do feel like giving up and that it’ll never happen

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Hi! I'm currently 21 so I feel yah on wanting a baby so early in life. What I'm doing is going to the gym regularly and taking prenatal vitamins daily.

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