Is 23 Too Young For Kids?

[Tina Bee]

I was just talking with a woman from church who had fertility problems and I told her I do too and she asked me how old I was and I said 23 and she laughed saying I'm too young for kids. She said I should just enjoy life with my husband for now. Is 23 really too young? The lady said she didnt have her first until she was 30.

 

[court.]

If you and OH feel ready , you are ready! I don't really look at age , it's just a number hun

 

[NellieR]

I don't think 23 is too young at all. All that maters is that you feel ready. I started TTC at 23 too and now I am 25 and have had no luck. I almost wish I started earlier!

 

[Ginnie]

I second court.

Age has nothing to do with it. I know plenty of people who had kids at 23/24 and are happy as clams.

I also know plenty of 30 something year olds that had kids, but based on their maturity level, should never have procreated.

It comes down to the couple! Not the calendar!

 

[Smarakins]

I agree with everyone else on here, but also a woman is most fertile between 20-25 (or so I've read). After that, your fertility *may* start decreasing and if you wait too long, you may even more problems with conceiving.

Obviously a lot of women DO get pregnant in their 30s and older, but you have a *better* chance if you try when you're younger

 

[Jess137]

I'm 23 and myself and DH are definitely ready for kids. I have learned to not listen to what anyone says about having kids. OH's family is all for it and mine says we shouldn't yet. You have to do what is right for you!

 

[readyformore]

I had my first at 25, but it took 19 months of ttc to get him. 23 would have been great!

Go for it!

 

[Glowbug]

No absolutely not
I agree it's important to have husband wife time
but when you're really ready for kids age doesn't matter. You just know!!!

 

[dimplesmagee]

Aw...I am sorry this woman has left you to question things. Some people don't think about the words that come out their mouths. Enjoy your time together yes, but if you are both ready, then that's half the fun of being married and enjoying each other!!! HAVE FUN trying!

 

[Tina Bee]

The only reason why we're trying now is because I dont ovulate or have periods on my own. If i was normal I'd wait until I got older, but time is ticking.

 

[sarina53172]

i had my first when i was 19 i will be 21 this year and ready for my 2nd child 23 is nto to young

 

[ssh0923]

yeah like everyone said you're not too young as long as you are BOTH ready for it. keep yo head up!

 

[FertilMertile]

I was 19 when I got pregnant with my first. So, if 23 is too young than I was an infant when I conceived the first time. Smh.

Everyone is gonna have their opinions. I was in the store when I was pregnant with my son and I was on the line paying for something with my mom, and these 2 old ladies behind me kept staring at me and one said "omgosh she's so young" and I looked at her and I was like "actually no, I'm 24"...they shut up quick and put their heads down.

Another lady said something about me being pregnant and I was like "you know, I'm actually 12 but I've learned to live with the fact that I'm pregnant." She looked so shocked. Hey, may as well give them something to talk about, right?

People gotta keep their thoughts to themselves. Aint nothing wrong being 23 and pregnant. If you feel you're ready and you're financially stabled (of course we all have those moments of not being financially stabled) but if you are for the most part then you're good to go.

 

[dsmama]

I had my first at 21 and wouldnt have it any other way!

 

[Smokey_Bandit]

No its not! Im 20 and TTC my first! age is just a number, its all about how ready you are. if you and OH believe your ready then by all means go for it! Its a kinda damnd if you do damnd if you dont kinda thing. People are gonna talk no matter what age you are. but the only opinion that matters is yours and OH!!

 

[sma1588]

i know what u mean hun, before any1 knew we were ttc alot of people were saying wait till 25 or 30. y they pick the numbers that they do i dont know but if u think back in these older peoples times they were having kids at 14(ok maybe a little older) now they think we have to be a certain age. im going to be 23 in august and my due date is sept so being 25 when my LO is 2 running around getting into everything i will still be active with him/her thats the way i look at it

 

[Aussiemum81]

If you and hubby are ready then go for it. Age does not matter! I had my first at 19!!!! I don't regret a thing. I love my children.

 

[pinklightbulb]

I was 23 when I had LO so no I don't think it's too young Do what you want to do hun, it's your body and your baby

 

[crystal443]

I was 21 when I had my first If you know your ready then that's all that matters!! Best of Luck

 

[MatthewAlyssa]

I was 17 when I had my first and 20 when I had my second and now me and hubby are trying for no.3 When its right..
its right (never planned for no1 or no2 but wouldn't change them for the world!!)

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