Am I mad for wanting to try to conceive at 26?

[Blueseas98]

Hi all, but if a weird question I know as everyone feels ready at different times.

Just wondered if many of you starting trying to conceive in your mid twenties? It seems young but we feel ready…

Intrigued to know what people think. Been with my partner for years and we have recently renovated our house together.

Thanks in advance

Yes to points 1 and 4 especially.

If you aren't embarrassed or feeling awkward about having serious conversations about marriage and money with your dp, then you're not too young.

If, like lots of women I know IRL, you feel a bit weird about that, then - too young

Is there anything you want to do is travelling, anything careerwise etc? If you feel that you've done everything you want to for now, then go for it.

Weird question
it’s within the normal age range for first kids

I felt ready to have kids in my early 30s but we weren't in the right financial place back then. I was barely on more than minimum wage, 5k in debt, drove a clapped out car and we lived in a flat share with another couple. I ended up having my son at 38 and in the last 7 years I've doubled my wages, we've bought a house and I saved 4k for maternity leave.

I'd have liked to have kids earlier but I'm glad we did it when we did as I can't imagine having the job or house we have now if we'd done it sooner. I'm not saying wait to 38 but maybe decide where you are in your life and if waiting would make any difference.

Depends on your priorities though, my friend we lived with back then has 2 kids at 32, a HA flat and definitely struggles for money but she didn't want to wait like we did

There’s no ‘right’ time, you’re never really ready until you have the baby as it’s impossible to fully comprehend the change it has on your life, until they’re here.

I was married by the time I hit 20 and had my first at 22, my second was born last year just after I turned 26. We move into our ‘forever home’ next month and will be TTC #3 once we’re settled. DH is nearly 10 years older so I started ‘young’ to avoid him being an ‘old’ dad.

Of course 26 is young (reply to PP) what a bloody ridiculous thing to say.
Not too young for a baby, but as an age, it is still very young. Don't be daft.

It would have been far too young for me but it’s fine if you’re ready emotionally and financially

How times have changed. My married grandmother gave birth at 27 in the 1930's which was considered ancient for a first baby. I remember her telling me.

My mother fell pregnant in the 1960's at 19, and nobody batted an eyelid. That was normal.

I fell pregnant at 29 and was average age compared to other mums at the time.

My sister fell pregnant at 35 and was upset to discover she was classed as a 'geriatric pregnancy'.

I think as long as you are aware of the risks of leaving conception until later then anytime is a good time.

As long as you're financially comfortable and settled and have actually enjoyed plenty of time together as a couple then it's not too young. I was 26 when we TTC, 27 when I had DS. We had plenty of nice holidays together as a couple, bought our first home after renting for a few years and then built our savings back up so we had a safety net. It was the perfect age for me.