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My husband and I both 25 are throwing around the idea of having a baby.. Nothing is set in stone just talking. He's concerned becasue we're are still renting, and don't have a house of our own yet. Possible buying next year. My husband is a police officer making just about 50k,I stay at home. Can anyone give me some opinions, with the renting, income etc if you think it'd be a wise choice to think about having a baby. Most people I know, were renting when they had their first baby and later bought a house. I feel like I'm getting a bit older now and would like to have a baby before 30. My mom had her last at 39 and I saw how hard it was on her. What are your opinions of having a child at our age and is it do able?
Hey, I thought that I just saw your photo on another thread, did it say you have a bf and engaged. Which is you?
Personally.. I think if you want to have a kid, don't let renting stop you. Trust me. My hubby's parents still live in the apartment they raised him in - and they'll probably never buy a house because they're happy where they are.
Me, I have a kid and I live in an apartment. Personally, I think it's great because there's a playground that always seems to have kids - so she gets a lot of socialization during the week.
Apartments tend to be in denser areas. Single family homes can be in active areas too... but a lot of people go to the outer reaches of suburbia for kids. Why? If I was a kid I'd hate it. I'd rather my child get the features like you say, socialization, playgrounds to play. I don't see anything wrong at all with renting while parenting. Neither do my friends who have children.
Thank you thats what I say.. We've been happily married now for 3 years together for 7. I don't forsee anything changing in the future.. My only fear, getting killed on the job for him. But then again you can die slipping in the shower so I can't linger on it
If your finances are in order and he has taken precautions to make sure you and the children would be okay if something happens to him, it's just another of life's issues.
I would just go to him and say that you are ready now, you don't want to wait until you are in your 30's because fertility declines and the possibility of chromosomal abnormalities is higher (downs and tri-somy 18) and you want to start trying. You might also want to say that you want him to be okay with it, but since that day never seems to arrive, you feel now is the time to make a move. If he REALLY has an issue with it, maybe he'll actually wake up and tell you why.
My husband and I both 25 are throwing around the idea of having a baby.. Nothing is set in stone just talking. He's concerned becasue we're are still renting, and don't have a house of our own yet. Possible buying next year. My husband is a police officer making just about 50k,I stay at home. Can anyone give me some opinions, with the renting, income etc if you think it'd be a wise choice to think about having a baby. Most people I know, were renting when they had their first baby and later bought a house. I feel like I'm getting a bit older now and would like to have a baby before 30. My mom had her last at 39 and I saw how hard it was on her. What are your opinions of having a child at our age and is it do able?
Renting is not really an issue. Assuming you are in an apartment, is it quiet enough for the baby and for two worn out parents?
Ours is 4 months old and while we loved our apartment and the convenient location, it was simply too noisy for him. We just bought a house and its so quiet he sleeps better.
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