Why did you have kids?

We discussed, planned, and saved up for about 12 months before trying for a baby (this was about six years into our relationship and we'd been living together for five of those six years), we got very lucky and caught with boy/girl twins the first month. They are now ten years old, goes so fast!

Wanting kids was something we had completely agreed on from early in the relationship. I can't define why I wanted kids just that I felt a deep seated need to have kids. I am really glad we did as I find it so rewarding bringing up children.

To have someone to mow my lawn when I get old.

Another question, how old is too old to start having kids.... By the looks of it... I wont have time to start trying until i'm 35, and we want 3-4 kids....

*I'm 33 now and want to be married first*

I can honestly say that mine was not planned in fact I really didn't care if I ever had children. I was one of those who said great if it happened and great if it didn't. My husband said he wanted at least 3. Well 4 years into our marriage we thought we just could not have children because nothing happened and we weren't careful. Then out of the blue we had our son he will be 8 in October and we have been trying for our 2nd for 1 year (not looking like it will happen). Believe me 1 is hard enough.

To have someone to mow my lawn when I get old.

Don't forget shoveling snow and raking leaves!

My parents used to tell me that they had kids for slaves..
Personally for me, I can remember always wanting kids. Words cannot describe the feeling a mom gets when they hold that child the first time, or any firsts for that matter. Truly.. to have someone look to you like your child or the unconditional love that they give.. just an all over great feeling!

Even if I'm 18, I can't wait to be a mum when I'm older. I've grown up with loads of young children (the oldest is now 4) and I've been there throughout each and every family members pregnancy and I loved it, so I can't wait until it's my turn hahaha.
But, I want to finish University first, have a steady job for a few years and have a place with my boyfriend before even trying for children.

If your not planning on trying till your 35 I would really talk to your doctor,the risks of birth defects and other complications greatly increase after this age. That being said,I know plenty of people that have healthily delivered healthy babies into their 40's. Good to see you MFP now,before you plan on having children.A healthy body and mind will make the whole process easier and safer for you.

If your not planning on trying till your 35 I would really talk to your doctor,the risks of birth defects and other complications greatly increase after this age. That being said,I know plenty of people that have healthily delivered healthy babies into their 40's. Good to see you MFP now,before you plan on having children.A healthy body and mind will make the whole process easier and safer for you.

My BF would prefer me pregnant NOW, howoever we both want to do it the "right" way and get married first. So after wedding planning is done, I'll be 35, he'll be 40 before we have our first... We are both just scared b/c we are older....All the doctors say not to worry but i do b/c i've been on BC for the last 15 yrs

If your not planning on trying till your 35 I would really talk to your doctor,the risks of birth defects and other complications greatly increase after this age. That being said,I know plenty of people that have healthily delivered healthy babies into their 40's. Good to see you MFP now,before you plan on having children.A healthy body and mind will make the whole process easier and safer for you.

My BF would prefer me pregnant NOW, howoever we both want to do it the "right" way and get married first. So after wedding planning is done, I'll be 35, he'll be 40 before we have our first... We are both just scared b/c we are older....All the doctors say not to worry but i do b/c i've been on BC for the last 15 yrs

While I agree with the above, there are a lot of tests that can be done to make sure your child is healthy before the child is born...Not trying to be controversial, but if you believe in abortion and find out your kid will be born unhealthy...I think it is good, since you can get the abortion really early ^.^ My mom had me when she was in her 40's and I think I turned out pretty well...gee...I hope...o__o oh gosh...the possible plight of mfp judgement on what I just said is a bit nerve-wracking xD

I would say not to worry though, as your doctors said

When they ask me if we had kids to do all the chores....we will say yes. When they ask if we were given a book on how to embarrass them we will say yes but never needed to use it...it just came so natural.

As said before, we just had this need to have a baby. We'd been married a little over a year and got pregnant in a month. It was truly a God thing. With our second, she came a bit sooner than planned but a blessing nonetheless. I love being a parent!

I got pregnant at 16 with my daughter Kai...and 18 with my daughter Kalani. My reasoning was just being stupid but they turned out to be the best things that could possibly ever happen to me. I am where I am today because of them. /end sappy story.

If your not planning on trying till your 35 I would really talk to your doctor,the risks of birth defects and other complications greatly increase after this age. That being said,I know plenty of people that have healthily delivered healthy babies into their 40's. Good to see you MFP now,before you plan on having children.A healthy body and mind will make the whole process easier and safer for you.

My BF would prefer me pregnant NOW, howoever we both want to do it the "right" way and get married first. So after wedding planning is done, I'll be 35, he'll be 40 before we have our first... We are both just scared b/c we are older....All the doctors say not to worry but i do b/c i've been on BC for the last 15 yrs

While I agree with the above, there are a lot of tests that can be done to make sure your child is healthy before the child is born...Not trying to be controversial, but if you believe in abortion and find out your kid will be born unhealthy...I think it is good, since you can get the abortion really early ^.^ My mom had me when she was in her 40's and I think I turned out pretty well...gee...I hope...o__o oh gosh...the possible plight of mfp judgement on what I just said is a bit nerve-wracking xD

I would say not to worry though, as your doctors said

you cant get those sort of tests anywhere near early enough into a pregnancy for it to be able to be classed as an early abortion.
Most defects cant be picked up till 18/20 weeks, and by then youre halfway through the pregnancy, and any abortion would be a pretty major procedure. Its a tough issue

If your not planning on trying till your 35 I would really talk to your doctor,the risks of birth defects and other complications greatly increase after this age. That being said,I know plenty of people that have healthily delivered healthy babies into their 40's. Good to see you MFP now,before you plan on having children.A healthy body and mind will make the whole process easier and safer for you.

My BF would prefer me pregnant NOW, howoever we both want to do it the "right" way and get married first. So after wedding planning is done, I'll be 35, he'll be 40 before we have our first... We are both just scared b/c we are older....All the doctors say not to worry but i do b/c i've been on BC for the last 15 yrs

While I agree with the above, there are a lot of tests that can be done to make sure your child is healthy before the child is born...Not trying to be controversial, but if you believe in abortion and find out your kid will be born unhealthy...I think it is good, since you can get the abortion really early ^.^ My mom had me when she was in her 40's and I think I turned out pretty well...gee...I hope...o__o oh gosh...the possible plight of mfp judgement on what I just said is a bit nerve-wracking xD

I would say not to worry though, as your doctors said

you cant get those sort of tests anywhere near early enough into a pregnancy for it to be able to be classed as an early abortion.
Most defects cant be picked up till 18/20 weeks, and by then youre halfway through the pregnancy, and any abortion would be a pretty major procedure. Its a tough issue

Oh, I didn't know that -- I thought it was in the 1st trimester, but it's good to know I was misinformed. Thank you!!! I guess just stay stress free when pregnant, eat well, take care of yourself ^.^

If your not planning on trying till your 35 I would really talk to your doctor,the risks of birth defects and other complications greatly increase after this age. That being said,I know plenty of people that have healthily delivered healthy babies into their 40's. Good to see you MFP now,before you plan on having children.A healthy body and mind will make the whole process easier and safer for you.

My BF would prefer me pregnant NOW, howoever we both want to do it the "right" way and get married first. So after wedding planning is done, I'll be 35, he'll be 40 before we have our first... We are both just scared b/c we are older....All the doctors say not to worry but i do b/c i've been on BC for the last 15 yrs

While I agree with the above, there are a lot of tests that can be done to make sure your child is healthy before the child is born...Not trying to be controversial, but if you believe in abortion and find out your kid will be born unhealthy...I think it is good, since you can get the abortion really early ^.^ My mom had me when she was in her 40's and I think I turned out pretty well...gee...I hope...o__o oh gosh...the possible plight of mfp judgement on what I just said is a bit nerve-wracking xD

I would say not to worry though, as your doctors said

you cant get those sort of tests anywhere near early enough into a pregnancy for it to be able to be classed as an early abortion.
Most defects cant be picked up till 18/20 weeks, and by then youre halfway through the pregnancy, and any abortion would be a pretty major procedure. Its a tough issue

Oh, I didn't know that -- I thought it was in the 1st trimester, but it's good to know I was misinformed. Thank you!!! I guess just stay stress free when pregnant, eat well, take care of yourself ^.^

I think that if you and your husband want a child, listen to your heart's desire, pray about it and go forth with the understanding that every baby is a gift from God.