Advice - Try to conceive or go on expedition.

[ejm64]

Hi,
Myself and my husband were thinking of trying to conceive soon. We are both 30. However, we have just been given the opportunity to go on a once in a lifetime expedition to the arctic circle, over the summer for 2 weeks. I would like children (before I get much older) but also would like to go on the expedition but know that we will need to delay trying to conceive till afterwards. However I am concerned that with wanting two children we should start trying soon. I know noone can decide for me, but advice/thoughts appreciated!

Personally, I would go. Once you have kids, you won’t be able to do things like that again until they’re 18. A few more months without ttc won’t make much of a difference. But ultimately, it’s up to you which you want to do more

Go on the trip, see if you can conceive while you're in the Arctic Circle. If you have a DD you can call her Aurora Borealis.

Go. It's an opportunity you'll never get again. Start trying immediately after. In the dark days of early motherhood you'll regret not going.

Go on the expedition. At 30 you have plenty of time and it sounds like a fantastic opportunity! You could start taking folic acid a couple of months before and then you’ll be all ready to start trying when you get back.

@Darkstar4855's advice is spot on!

Yes go on the trip!! There is more to life than babies and you will both regret it if you don’t. Have a fab time!

Go! It’s only delaying it for 6months or so isn’t it? My husband and I wanted to go travelling together for a bit before kids and we didn’t in the end and we both wish we had delayed kids. Once you have children all those sorts of opportunities will have to wait for at least a decade! Go go go!!

Go.

Go and try while away! Best of both. A few months waiting won't matter and it would be a shame to miss the trip!

Go. Definitely.

The same as losing, I wish I had delayed kids and travelled more first. It would be a great thing to go together before the next stage of your life.

Oh definitely go. That sounds like an amazing trip. Those types of opportunities will be off the cards for a while after children come along.

Go! Sounds amazing!

Go, go, go, lots of things will be more difficult to do once you have children, enjoy it while you can. I’m 37 in a couple of days and have a three year old and 8 month old, a few months won’t make a difference.

I would go! Summer will be here before you know it, and you’re both young so got time on your side.
Can I ask what you’ll be doing in the Arctic Circle? I recently read a book (fiction/thriller) that was based there and now have an absolute fascination with it - what an amazing opportunity you have. Take it with both hands...and enjoy!
PS love BlackAmericano’s idea - Aurora is a gorgeous name 😂

Definitely go!

Go! Enjoy