To feel broody ALL the time

[AspiringMermaid]

I am 25 and have a lovely 26 year old DH, married for a year together for six.
This may sound super weird but I feel like I have been broody since 13 and now it is becoming unbearable. First date with DH we talked about wanting a big family, so we have always been on the same page. Right now we are renting and scraping together everything we can for a house deposit, buying a flat seems doable next year...
I'm going through a really busy/difficult time in my career, DH is more established although should be earning significantly more in a few years. We can't rely on family for childcare. I know now is definitely not the right time for a baby.

But since being married it's like my hormone/mum gene has gone haywire!! I feel so much longing and heartache for a baby. Logically I know we have should have time biologically, and if we started trying in say 3/4 years we could afford a much more comfortable life for us and a baby.
I just feel like something in my brain is broken, being so broody all the time. I love my job but being honest, I only work so hard for our hypothetical future family, if all goes well in two years time I should be able to consult and work part time with flexibility.

Has anyone felt like this? Desperate want for a baby when it makes no sense. What helped?

(Also before anyone says I should have more holidays/social things/go to festivals/hobbies etc. I feel like I've been there done that! I wish I saved more. Now I'm more interested in work and saving, buying a home.)

How you're feeling is quite normal. Although you know logically it's foolish to have a baby now, the urge doesn't simply go away. You're also in the honeymoon phase which can make one broody. I was the same on both those counts. Trust me it will be worth the wait if like you say, you can do it when you're financially ready.

I'm 32 and have my first baby. I'm so glad I waited, he's having a great life that I could never have given him at 25.

In the meantime, for the love of God enjoy your freedom!!!

Yes felt the same at your age. I blame biology. I had my first at 31 and v glad I waited. Sounds like you know it's best to wait. I did allow myself to look at baby stuff in shops and had a list of baby names which I always enjoyed doing. While you're saving, enjoy doing cheapb/ free things with dh e.g. evening on the beach, countryside walk and pub.

I have always been broody!

Had my DS at 26. Fell pregnant with my twins at 29 and had them at 30. They're 5 months old now.

Sometimes it helps to focus on something else (easier said than done) and sounds you have a plan in place. Just keep focusing on your goals before you try for a baby and it'll feel like you're doing it for a good reason (if that makes sense!)

I am similar age and we both are too. I don’t think it’s unusual at all and think very much that in your situation you would work it out, you are way better set up than many for a DC. Sometimes there’s such a thing as overthinking something too much. Best of luck x