How do you manage the absolute all consuming broodiness when the time isn't right?

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I don't even just want a baby, I want toddlers and five year olds and ten year olds and even snarky teenagers.

DP and I have been together a year and I'm sure that this is us, but we've got so many things we want to do and should do before marriage/house/babies. But at the same time we're both early 30s so....

I just never expected broodiness to almost feel like a physical ache.

Sorry you're struggling OP. Have you and DP had a chat about your timelines? Are you on the same page? What is it you want to do before settling down? Marriage / house / babies can take a while, can you work towards those whilst still doing the things you enjoy?