Is 30 too old to start having kids?

Question

I'm 23 years old and just finished college a year ago. I always saw myself getting married and having kids right out of college, but after being in the real world for awhile I have changed my mind. Theres still a lot of stuff I want to do before I settle down and have a family...like get my career set, get financially stable, have a solid marriage, and do some traveling. My boyfriend recently proposed to me but I told him I don't even want to think about marriage for at least another 3 years. I really actually can't see myself having kids until I'm about 30...is that too old? I figure that I have my whole life to be a mother, but I only have the chance to be young and free once....is there anything wrong with that?

Answer 1

That's not too old. A lot of people now are waiting to have kids.

Answer 2

no its not too old...i wouldnt wait that long but its not too old

Answer 3

a lot of women are waiting until they get older, but ill tell you i waited, im 27 and i wish i had started earlier, you think you are having fun, but having kids to me has fulfilled so much more than i could have imagined. It is smart to wait and be financially secure and all though! Good luck!!

Answer 4

I was 34 when our baby was born.  I think that 30 is about the perfect age.  You're an entirely different, more mature person at 30 that can see the big picture, can laugh at the small stuff, doesn't get as bent out of shape over folks' opinions, and aren't as selfish at 30.  Hopefully, you're better off financially at 30 as well, and that helps those that are.

Answer 5

No, it's not too old.  I agree with you though.  Do what you want while you can.  When you're 23 and have no ties (husband, kids, school) life is sooo much nicer! :)  I'm 22 with all of that and not that I hate it, cuz I love my life, but sometimes I'm a little envious of my single friends.  Have fun and enjoy your single years. :-D  Just don't wait too long to have a family, because after 30 years old, it's harder for women to get pregnant naturally.  Now, I'm not saying it can't happen, it just isn't as easy.

Answer 6

I'm the complete opposite of you! I'm 23 and pregnant and can't wait for my little one to arrive so we can start our family. I actually feel sorry for my single friends because they seem so lost and they're still just partying all the time. But as long as they're happy, that's all that matters, just not the life for me. Anyway, no, 30 is a perfectly fine age. My mom had my sister at 30 and me at 33, and she had no problems becoming pregnant. I do wish my parents were a little younger now (Dad's 60, mom's pretty close) but they were at least financially stable for my sister and I. Good luck!

Answer 7

Heavens no nothing wrong with waiting,as long as your in good health.

Answer 8

no thats totally cool my sister in law was 30, 33, and 36 and shes doing great raising her family