Hello,
I hope that gaining some other perspectives on my dilemma will help me to make a decision.
Basically, I'm married, financially stable (fairly) and ready to make a baby. In fact I've been ready to make a baby (or 3) for years. My partner is ready too, however we're struggling to comit to being 'trying' to conceive.
About 7 months ago I scored a dream job in management, it's a role with great potential and I know I can go far and do great things in my new role. My husband also landed a new job with lots of potential recently.
I know my work would be flexible if I became pregnant, they'd get an assistant in and I'd manage them from a distance whilst on leave. My job would definitely be there when I got back too. I guess I'm just nervous that having a baby will squander my earning potential...
Also, we're currently able to save a fair bit of money each month towards a deposit on our first house, so I know that the dream of buying a home would be set back (a long way) because that money would become day care / baby money.
However I'm longing for a child, it's like a magnetic force inside of me! I know it's terrible, but I get sickly jealous of friends and acquaintances when they announce pregnancies. My body and mind are so ready I could cry!!
I think I've always strived to succeed in my career, but I know deep down that once I've had one child I'll want another and another and I'll not grow any more in my working life. I see myself with several children and I think I'm scared to admit that to 'career me'. I don't want to let anyone down, (my dad, my boss).
Additionally I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and some issues with the regularity of my periods. I'm 24 now, I'm nervous that if I wait I'll be risking some of my most fertile years.
Ooo it feels better to put that in black and white!
What do you think??
K x
I hope that gaining some other perspectives on my dilemma will help me to make a decision.
Basically, I'm married, financially stable (fairly) and ready to make a baby. In fact I've been ready to make a baby (or 3) for years. My partner is ready too, however we're struggling to comit to being 'trying' to conceive.
About 7 months ago I scored a dream job in management, it's a role with great potential and I know I can go far and do great things in my new role. My husband also landed a new job with lots of potential recently.
I know my work would be flexible if I became pregnant, they'd get an assistant in and I'd manage them from a distance whilst on leave. My job would definitely be there when I got back too. I guess I'm just nervous that having a baby will squander my earning potential...
Also, we're currently able to save a fair bit of money each month towards a deposit on our first house, so I know that the dream of buying a home would be set back (a long way) because that money would become day care / baby money.
However I'm longing for a child, it's like a magnetic force inside of me! I know it's terrible, but I get sickly jealous of friends and acquaintances when they announce pregnancies. My body and mind are so ready I could cry!!
I think I've always strived to succeed in my career, but I know deep down that once I've had one child I'll want another and another and I'll not grow any more in my working life. I see myself with several children and I think I'm scared to admit that to 'career me'. I don't want to let anyone down, (my dad, my boss).
Additionally I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and some issues with the regularity of my periods. I'm 24 now, I'm nervous that if I wait I'll be risking some of my most fertile years.
Ooo it feels better to put that in black and white!
What do you think??
K x
