First baby...how old were you?

26 with #1
28 with #2

Wife was 25 and 27.

None of my other friends have kids, we're talking 40ish friends all between 25 and 35 and NONE of them have children!

I'm from Michigan, 43 now and had my baby a couple weeks before I turned 27. At that time I felt really old with a brand new baby, most of my friends already had kids or weren't planning them at all and the other new moms I was around all seemed like babies themselves LOL. Now I know several women who had their babies in their late 20s or 30s. There doesn't seem to be a "normal" age anymore. In my world anyway.

I am 35 living in Miami, FL. I was 26 when I had my son, had just graduated with my MS and landed a job. Would love to have another one before I turn 40, but it seems like I have a better chance of having a furry child lol (a cat or dog, most likely a dog)

I was born in 71
25 when first child was born (37 for second child!)

Age now- 28
First baby-23
Second- 25
Third- 27

California

45 now, 30 when my first was born, 34 when 2nd was born. both were born in Florida but I am from SC, now in VA.

I was born in 1937; had my first baby in 1956. By the time I was 24, I had four babies!! I had my last and 6th baby just after I turned 30. I loved having babies young. We are all so close.

I was young! I was 19 when I had my son, I was in college and working two jobs and on the Depo shot. I was absolutely not ready and even looked into adoption. I'm from Kentucky, and come from a long line of very young mothers, as a matter of fact, I was the first girl to make it to 18 without a baby, most of my sisters, aunts and so on had babies by 16 years old, my cousin had her son at 12! And mine was a complete and utter surprise, he resulted from ONE single sexual encounter in about a 6 month period, I was too busy for boys with school and work, and as I said I was on the shot. He was for sure meant to be here. And, obviously, I didn't go through with the adoption, as I got closer to my due date things just kind of came together for me and I was able to care for him, thank god!

29 now.
First child born when I was 16(planned) I know that's crazy, but I have never regretted it!! This is a girl named Bianca!
Second at 23.(planned) actuallt took two years longer than I had hoped for. This is a boy named Lorenzo!
Third at 24.(totally NOT planned!), but so thankful for my blessing!!!!!! This is the child that helped me turn my life around for good!!!!! This is a girl named Karina!

No more coming made sure we didn't get anymore surprises hahahaha (even though pleasant)

I'am truly blessed and I thank the good lord above for allowing me to be a mother! There is no experience greater than the feeling of unconditional love!! When I had my first child that's what I was seeking, being able to love and get love in return. I was young, I know, but I took on my responsibility very seriously and continue to do so.

Kudos to all the great mothers out there may God bless you and your children!

I am currently 24 and do not have children and am not necessarily in a huge hurry. But I do have friends that have 5 year old children and younger. In my hometown it was--get out and go to college or stay home and have babies.

I grew up in an extremely small town in Indiana but have moved to "the big city" of Indianapolis.