Am I ready to have a baby?

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Before I had my son I had many questions about whether or not I am ready to have a baby. I found myself happy with my lifestyle and wondered how kids would fit or change it.

As a young girl, I used to take all those silly quizzes in magazines titled, “Does he really love you?” I created this quiz as a starting point for you to consider when you are trying to decide if motherhood is the next fork in the road. As a disclaimer, I am not a psychologist and this quiz is intended for entertainment purposes only and to guide organic thought.

Are you happy in your relationship?

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I am deeply in love and connected with my partner. We have been through the ups and the downs and know that this is apart of the commitment we made. I am happy most of the time with my relationship.

I love being in a relationship and I am happy 50% of the time with my partner. We get into arguments occasionally but they normally resolve or we just move on from the subject.

I have been in this relationship for a while but we don't share the same views on a lot of subjects. I am happy 25% of the time with my partner but I find myself wondering if there is someone else out there who would make me happier

I am not in a relationship with a committed partner

Does your financial situation allow you to be comfortable working less?

I have more than enough income to pay my bills every month. I have a high savings rate.

I am able to pay my bills every month with a little left over.

I make my bills but there is nothing left over

I have to borrow money from friends and family to pay my bills

Do you feel accomplished in your career?

I have reached a point in my career where I feel confident in what I have contributed. I am trusted and respected by my colleges. I love what I do and the majority of the time I am not stressed

I have been in my career for a while but the demands are still high. I still have many career goals for the future but am satisfied with how far I have come.

My career is demanding and takes the bulk of my time. I am learning new skills and trying to prove myself. I know I will get where I need to be if I just keep persevering and working hard.

I do not have a career I plan to stay in for a long time or I am extremely unhappy in my career. I am stressed the majority of the time at work

My partner and I agree that we want to have a baby.

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We both came from a big family and want the same for ourselves. We realize that we are not getting any younger.

We both want kids someday but at least one of us is unsure if now is the right time.

One of us is on the fence about having kids but not completely opposed to it. One of us is sure not is not the time to have a baby.

One of us does not want kids at all. We have too many things going on in our life and do not have time to change diapers all day.

Do you feel like you have achieved your personal goals?

I have traveled. I have dined. I have wined. I have love. I have friends. I love my job. I have completed many things I had planned. I am searching for an organic meaning out of life.

I have already accomplished a lot in my life. I have great memories with friends and family. I have had fulfilling experiences. I have a bucket list that is important for me to complete.

There is still many things I want to do with my life. I have been working hard to reach my goals and now I am close to being able to start traveling and doing more for myself.

I am just starting out in life really. I have many things ahead of me and all the time in the world to get there. I am motivated to make something out of myself and need time to figure out what I want to do with my life.

Do you have a strong support system?

I have a loving partner, trustworthy life-long friends, and my extended family keeps bugging me about a grandchild.

I have a loving partner. I have a handful of good friends nearby. I have family but they live far away or I only see them occasionally.

I have a partner that I trust. I don't have many friends and my family isn't a huge part of my life.

I am in a relationship but it is dysfunctional. I have some friends but we have not known each other long or have been out of touch. I am in touch with my family the average amount.

Am I ready to have a baby?

Yes! It's time to get busy!

You have accomplished a lot in your life and the next logical step is to pass down all that you know to the next generation! You have your life in order and a support system that would facilitate full enjoyment out of the lovely experience of being a parent. Although you love your hobbies, friends, and career, you feel that there is something missing from the puzzle and just can't put your finger on it. Having a baby is extremely fulfilling and will teach you new things about yourself. You will be surprised at what was missing from your life and what you are capable of accomplishing. So schedule some time alone time with your honey, and get busy making that beautiful squishy baby!

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Am I ready to have a baby?

You will be there sooner than you think!

Mentally, you are there. You can envision yourself as a parent and long to hold your own child. Having a baby will change your ability to accomplish some of the things you intended and there are a few things you could do to make your experience go a little smoother. Maybe you should take that special trip you have been planning forever and kept putting off. Perhaps your relationship could use some TLC and communication. Are you drowning in debt? What if you spent a bit of time paying off a few of those monthly payments so you can feel less stressed financially? Either way, you are headed toward blissful parenthood sooner than you think, so use this time wisely to get all your ducks in a row!

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Am I ready to have a baby?

Not yet!

This is YOUR time! Time for you to sew your wild oats, have those late nights out, be spontaneous, work hard, and have fun! As much as you know being a parent is something you want to do in the future, now is the time to focus on your personal goals. Enjoy the climb of building your empire and know that the dream family life is waiting for you at the top. There is a season for everything in life and right now it is the season of you, your dreams, your career, your relationship. Family life will come before you know it!

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Now that you have taken the quiz, you may be interested in knowing how to prepare your body for pregnancy. I hope you enjoyed taking this quiz as much as I did while creating it!

Cheers,

The Cheeky Mommy