Broody at 22

[Lottielou]

I am a fit and healthy 22 yr old in a strong relationsuip. The other week we (my finance and I) got onto the subject of starting a family. We are both in good jobs and have our own place.

Is 22 too young to start a family? We aren't married is that a bad thing?

Could really do with some advice on this. I am nearly 100% sure that i want to try for a baby but just need to think it through again and again! Any advice is more than welcome!

I'm 21, me and dp had ds (unplanned!) when we were 20.

I always wanted children young, I want 4 kids before I'm 30, and while dp's family think I'm nuts I don't mind Me and dp are getting married in June, and I'm hoping to get pg again early this year .

I have no idea why it's frowned upon now to have children young, I think just as many people in their 30s aren't as ready as those in their 20s or earlier. It really really depends on you, and if you are sure - and your dp is! - then go for it!

Hi LL

I was 20 when I got PG with my dd and was 21 when I had her. She's nearly 18 months now. Like you I was in a good job and had just had an interview for a promotion in to higher managment the day before it was confirmed I was pg.

I think the main thing is to be happy with the way your life is and if it' something you both want then go for it.

Good luck and keep taking that folic acid!

Hi lottielou

I have a 10 month old dd and found out i was pg when i was 21 and am now 23. She wasn't planned but like you, i was in a stable relationship and had a good job (but actualy didn't enjoy it very much!) dp was/is in a very good job so when i found out and we talked about it decided to go for it and i'm so pleased we did (When i finaly got to tell him about it 4 weeks later when he got back from cycling over the Hymilayas- long story )
We're not married either and my family and his were fine about it, even though we do plan to marry at some point we're not engaged and, after all, some relationships can actualy be stronger than some marriages anayway! If you and he feel ready i say go for it.

Best of luck!!

well i'm 23 and TTC, i'm married (have been for 2 years now.) been ttc for 10 months, it's brought us a lot closer actually, mainly Dh wanted to try at first, althou now were the same, it's up to you to do what feels right for you.

Lottielou - How exciting for you!

My dd is only 7mths old and I'm broody already!!!

well lou, if u wanna join us on the TTC threads we're more than open to newbies! lol, good luck with the talk!

i had ds at 22, he is 4 1/2 now. i think any age can be great to have kids, but for me 22 was perfect, i didn't feel i was too young or couldn't cope. also when ds is 16 i will only be 38.

good luck