Am I crazy to want another baby?

I am 29ish. I have a 51/2 year old. My husband is in school, due to grad. in december. We are on a limited income. Actually, we make about 40K a year, but debt (student loans and stupid tax out the yin yang) have rendered us pretty tight. I have a great job, I pick my hours, etc, but great as all that is, we haven't bought a house, still (rent is really cheap), and of course no health insurance (my daughter has it, but I am an independent contractor and he's a student, so...) anyway, I want with every part of my heart and soul and being to have another baby. I have wanted one for three years. I have waited, husband's almost out of school.. am I crazy to try to conceive a baby over the summmer and fall? Should I wait? Will it make a difference? I really, really want another baby....

Am I crazy to want another baby?

I am in the exact situation you are in- however I am about 1 year behind you. I am 28, have a 4 1/2 yr old, and my husband will finish graduate school in about 1 1/2 years and I want other baby soooooo bad.

My husband wants to wait until he has about 6 months to go, but my heart is aching for another baby. My dtr is also ready, she talks about having a brother or sister all the time. Mommy I will put her to sleep, I will share my toys (and you know how hard it is to share at this age)

I believe the two of you will make the right decision and it will be worth the wait -- that is what I keep telling myself. Take care!!

Am I crazy to want another baby?

Sounds like your biological clock is telling you to get it soon.

Am I crazy to want another baby?

No one can tell you what you heart really wants. I understand the intense desire for a new baby. If you want a little advice, wait until your husband is out of school and has some job prospects. That gives you plenty of time to get things in order and prepare.

And besides, you've got to have something to do to keep you warm in the winter! (Not sure where you're from, I'm in Minnesota).

Am I crazy to want another baby?

If we all waited until we could afford kids and our lives were set up just perfect for them there would be no such thing as pregnant women and babies. I say go for it, of course your husband should have some say in these kinds of things so get his opinion and start taking folic acid GOOD LUCK

Am I crazy to want another baby?

i think if you want one get to it

Am I crazy to want another baby?

Firstly you have to make this decision jointly with your husband - its not something one person can decide on their own.

I think have the baby - you will probably regret it later when you are older if you don't. What's there to regret about money? It's never enough!!! And somehow we manage when there's a lack of it!

Am I crazy to want another baby?

Although things are kinda unstable right now, it is doable. If you conceive soon you have 9 months to get things together, mainly insurance. The problem is if you keep waiting conception will be more difficult and the risks of pregnancy increase. Think long and hard. I am sure you will make the right decision.

Am I crazy to want another baby?

Have you talk to your husband about this? I mean....Its really nice to feel that way, Cause I had it, and still would love to have another. But Know where we are now, I don't think I could. My girls are about to be 13 and 8. Looking at the past and where we have been, there were things that we couldn't do. Now that they are old enough, we can do so many things that we just waited and watched and love it more!

Concidering another child, you have to look at everything! Finances and personal. Make a list of all of your finanicals...don't forget anything, this means all of the little extras. Make sure you subtract everything from your weekly or monthly take home. This will help you in deciding if you have enough coushin monthly. If so, you may want to put this away and let it build.

But, no matter what someone says...including I....your heart has to be in the right place for another little one in the home. Best wishes!!! And Good Luck!

Am I crazy to want another baby?

If you wait until all the ducks are in a row, it might be too late. You can never be completely financially secure enough for a child.

If you can feed everyone and make sure they have clothes and a roof over their head, and you can pay the doc's bill (because that's REALLY the biggest expense) then what's stopping you? If you're that concerned about finances, check to see what's available in your area for people with your income range. You might be able to get some kind of help on the medical expenses.