rookie9

Thank you RaeF and Adams_Mama_07! You have both been a blessing to me during this time of much inner conflict. I'll keep you posted.

Do the positives out way the negatives though? And how do you know? This feels so immense! It's scary because you just can't take back your decision if the timing isn't right! I've never had a child, but can only imagine that once they are in the world, you can't imagine life without them. Is that true?

Hi everyone. I am starting nursing school on Monday. I am 31 and my husband is going to be 37 on Friday. My freaking biological clock is haunting me!!! I just went through orientation, and fully understand the workload and commitment that is inevitable in nursing school. My husband wants me to take the lead on when is best to have a child, but he does not want to be "old." I have 3 years of schooling ahead of me. It never seems to be the "right" time for us, and I'm beginning to think that doesn't exist. I have had an IUD for 3 years because I want to make a good decision. This is my first marriage, and I don't have any other children, except for a 6 yr old step daughter which we get part time. I am so confused and frustrated, but I don't want to give up on my dream of being a mom just to pursue a career. Can I have both, and how should we go about this? Thanks in advance for any advice that you can offer.