When do we start??

I was 22 when my first daughter was born and my boyfriend was 33. We were still living with my parents, which made things easier, I have to say. My mom would also go out regularly in the evenings to let me rest, and she did a lot with my daughter. For example, if I wanted to shower, she’d watch her, or if my boyfriend and I wanted to have a quiet breakfast, we’d take our time while my mom kept my daughter busy. It was ideal that she’d take her out in the mornings for breakfast while I slept in. Three weeks before her first birthday, I got pregnant with my second daughter. I then went looking for a house of my own. I have to be honest, it was a bit heavier, but you get used to it, and you feel happy and complete with your little family. We really wanted a child before I turned 30, and that worked out. I was 22. I’d like to say to you that the most important thing is whether you’re mentally ready. Forget about saving and finances for a moment—it might sound crazy, but the most important thing is: have you enjoyed your freedom enough? Have you enjoyed being together enough? Do you still like going out and having fun together, or can you fully focus on a little one and have enough time for it? You have to prepare yourself for the fact that the first few years will be completely centered around your child. If you can handle that, I’d say just go for it. It’s the most beautiful thing there is. Something of yourselves together—it makes you so happy and complete. No other feeling of happiness can compare. You also have to keep in mind that it might not happen right away. For that reason, I’d start earlier. Good luck with your decision.