TRYING FOR A BABY

Trying for a baby

There are many factors to consider when wanting to try for a baby, such as are you financially stable? Do you have your own home with room for baby? Are these family or religious values that are important for you?  And most importantly are you and you partner ready?
These questions weighed on my mind for years before my husband and I finally decided to start our family and whether you 18 or 40 years old I think these are important things to consider when you want to conceive. So here are the things that were important to me and that I personally wanted in place before I had my first bundle of joy.

Religious belief-
I myself am a Christian and it was very import to me to be married to my husband before I even thought about trying for baby. So at from the time of our engagement to the time we said our vowels, it was not even in the cards to consider getting pregnant due to our beliefs. For us personally it was very imperative to be wed, so I feel its up to each individual person to follow their own religion on values.

Owning or renting you own home-
When it came to our home we always knew we wanted to own our own home before taking the leap into parent hood so I made It my mission to save as quickly as I could so we could purchase our first home as soon as possible and once we did this and were settled into our new house, I felt so at home and I knew we could soon be ready for anything.
This situation could be different for anyone whether you own your home, are renting or still living with your parents it is important you consider you living arrangements and decide what it best for you and your new family.

Financial stability-
Too my husband and I it was important to be financially stable before a baby were to come, this way we would know we could easily afford to raise the child in a fulfilling and safe environment. Lucky for us we have no debt other then our mortgage so we could just focus on doing well in our careers and saving as much as we could.
For some it might be best to try to do things now that will help in your baby future like clearing any car debt or personal loans you might have, as well has giving up any habits you may have that take up a big chunk of your money.

Emotionally ready for baby-
After these above things were successfully fulfilled in our lives my husband and I had the discussion about getting pregnant. It is important both you are your partner are maturely and emotionally ready for this big commitment in your lives.

Becoming pregnant-
When we started to try for a baby it took a lot longer and was lot harder then I thought it would be. My tips for other families trying is to remain calm and stress free, if you stress about how long its taking it may make it even harder as stress impacts your body hard so take it easy. Also try not to put too much presser in your partner by forcing them into bed with you every night, just take it slow and try different positions if your like. Its also a good idea to start taking a pre natal vitamin with folic acid as soon as you start trying, as well as keeping your living environment clean and smoke free.
It may also be a good idea to get support from others like you mother or close friend who can give you advice. If it becomes longer then six months, then it might be best to talk to your doctor and get fertility tests done.

In the end it is such a miracle when you find out you are expecting and whether it was unplanned or took some planning just remember when its meant to be, its destiny calling and if you listen you’ll find your heart.

-       THE MUMMY BLOG


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