Comments on: Having a Baby – When is the Best Time to Start a Family?

By: Judy

Judy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:54:23 +0000

I was 20 when my first was born and 22 when my second came along. There are seriously times when I look at my life and wonder if I was insane to have started so young, and then I do a double take and realize that there is nothing in this world that I would trade for the life I lead right now. I love that I can get down on the floor and wrestle with my boys and just enjoy their youth while I am still young, and I look forward to having more kids.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:35:31 +0000

I was almost 21 when my oldest was born, we now have a 4 year old, 2 year old and a 1 year old. I’m very thankful we started when we did, is it exhausting? Yes, of course but it would be even more exhausting if I were older. My parents were older when they started having kids (31 & 43) and so I was able to see the pros and cons of both scenarios. I’m glad that by the time my kids are out of the house my husband and I will still be young enough to travel and enjoy our grandkids.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:51:31 +0000

In reply to sharla@mylittlegems. Exactly! It's different for everyone, and I love that women who started young or later love whatever they did. I think one of the main keys is that we might not have our exact children if we did it differently, and it's hard to imagine life any other way.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:34:17 +0000

In reply to Mom Went Crazy. My mom is a great example of exactly what you described. She was 22 when she had me, and was only 44 when she became a grandmother (crazy to think about now that I am getting closer to my 40s!).

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:33:06 +0000

In reply to Allison @ Alli n Son. And that's what is important. That it's right for YOU. I hope that everyone's responses were a sign that the "best time" really is different for everyone. :)

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:31:57 +0000

In reply to Maggie S.. The important thing is that you're here now. :) Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment! I love it.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:29:02 +0000

In reply to Michelle Saunderson. I've said the same thing! I'll be 48 when my last child leaves for college. (Interestingly, I will be 43 when my first graduates from college! Oy!) I feel like my life is just beginning to get interesting. :)

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:26:18 +0000

In reply to Maureen. I love that. And I'm so glad that you found the right man to be your baby's dad. It makes a huge difference!

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:25:22 +0000

In reply to Brandie. It's been too long!! I love the overwhelming response that no matter when we started a family, no one would do it any differently.

By: Brandie

Brandie — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:50:18 +0000

Hey friend miss you! Great post. I was 28 when my oldest was born. I feel like an old mom where I live now but when I first got pregnant I was a YOUNG mom believe it or not. I am glad I was older I was more mature and ready to make the sacrifices I needed too. Lucky for me motherhood is exactly what I expected busy, hard and tiring but oh so rewarding!!