To keep TTC even though DH has just been made redundant?

[Wowthishurtsalot]

Because I know what my families reaction would be if we catch.

I'm hoping DH isn't going to be out of work long - his contract ran its course and wasn't renewed due to funding issues - but he has really transferable skills and the job market round here is pretty buoyant.

I am employed btw which isn't a popular stance with my family as they think I should be a SAHM until the DC get to secondary school (can't think of anything more boring for me tbh!)

So AIBU to keep TTC given our current situation?

[Siarie]

No I don't think you are being unreasonable.

[Chippednailvarnish]

Its an impossible question to answer without knowing how much income, savings, debt, living expenses you have...

[Wowthishurtsalot]

Only debt is a car loan, no rent or mortgage (really really lucky there!) and other than that same living costs as everyone really.

[maninawomansworld]

No YANBU so long as you've worked out how you will manage should you get pregnant straight away and it takes your DH a while to find a new job.

If your 'plan' involves state support then I think YABU - I am a firm believer you should only bring children into the world if you can support them. Although you don't sound like the kind of people who would qualify anyway.
Plan for the worst hope for the best!

[StarlingMurmuration]

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? If you're 21, I'd probably say hang on a bit til he gets the next contract. If you're 35, I'd say carry on TTC. Or that's what I'd do, anyway.

[formerbabe]

Do you already have children? How many and how old if you don't mind me asking?!

[DoJo]

How do you feel? Your family's opinions and reactions really aren't important unless you will be relying on them for childcare or financial support.

[ScarletFever]

whats TTC?

[ScarletFever]

ok - i've looked it up

[Alibabaandthe40nappies]

If you have no mortgage then you're in a pretty low risk position, so I would carry on.

[BikeRunSki]

DH was made redundant when DD was 4 weeks old. That was a miserable winter and Christmas. DS was just 3. But if you can live within your means on your maternity package/salary then carry on.

[MorrisZapp]

What would your family's reaction be, and why?

[VanitasVanitatum]

If he's so employable that he'll be back in work before you're telling people anyway then I wouldn't worry! I would probably pause just for a few weeks but I'm a bit of a worrier, I'd be thinking of all the what ifs