parentdata1986

Contrarian POV here: having a baby will rock your world, it is a ton of work and sacrifice. I have two kids, 5 and 2. Of course I love them. But I am often overwhelmed and stressed to the point of sometimes questioning my decision to have kids. Also, I have a great support system with both sets of grandparents living close by, and am very financially stable. People say that it’s worth it later on, but I think disregarding 5 – 10 years of struggle during a stage of life when you are fit enough to do other things is maybe misguided.
If you are unsure, and you don’t feel particularly compelled right now, I would think hard about it and be really clear eyed about the life changes it will bring.
If you do decide later on that you want to be a parent, there are options like adoption or fostering, or just developing a bond with your nieces/nephews/ friends’ children, which could fill that gap.