When will we know we're ready?

Question

My boyfriend and I are both 17 and know that we are too young to have a baby right now. But we talk about it all the time. We can't wait to start trying to get pregnant. I know we won't be ready any time soon but I'm worried that we're not going to know when we are ready. How will we know? And what age would be a good age to start trying? (We would wait until marriage to start trying)

Answer 1

when the mood is right as well as the age. : )

Answer 2

wait till you are both out of school,have good steady jobs and are living together on ur own and in a committed relationship...u don't have to be married but that would be good...I'd say maybe early 20's

Answer 3

have you ever seen the show the baby borowers? if not it is on wednesdays and is really quite enlightening on this subject

Answer 4

Exactly, wait till both of you are financially established and married before even thinking about having a baby.

Answer 5

yes. wait til marriage so you will know there wont be

anything going wrong with your relationship. after

you have been married for a while go ahead and

try.

Answer 6

marriage yes. but its up to you really. you must have the finances and a good relationship. how long have you been together ? do you fight often? etc. i waited till i was twenty seven to get pregnant.

Answer 7

Well when you guys get married, having a good job with insurance is very important.

Other than that its all based upon yourselves and when you feel you are ready to begin your lives together and to start a family.

I am 20 have been married 1 year and am 22 weeks pregnant :]

I am very happy with my life.

Answer 8

When you are both a little older, married, and both have stable jobs where you make enough money to support yourselves and can afford a child (or two!).

You'll know when you are ready, just enjoy your relationship and pray for the best in your future together :-)

Answer 9

Definitely wait until you're married, have careers, are done with your higher education, and are positive that you love this man.

Answer 10

Getting married would definitely be a good step. You'll know you're ready when you're both out of school, have good jobs with a comfortable income, have a house, have some money in savings, and have enough spare income to start spending on all the things that a baby needs (because kids are crazy expensive).

Now... None of those things are really a requirement but those are my personal requirements. I want to be able to bring my kids up where I don't have to worry about whether or not I have enough money to buy them diapers, or school supplies, or special treats.

Answer 11

Well, whenever you feel your ready and you have the stability to care for a baby