When should I start a family?

[nyc2011]

Hello Everyone,

I am a young determined person who has started FNP school. My dilemma is I will complete my FNP program at 29 years old. I am married but I have no kids right now.

I want two kids and I have been hearing stories from older friends who had problems conceiving so I guess I'm a bit worried. I do plan to stay home at least a year after my kids are born and then I will go back to work.

My question is should I plan on getting pregnant during my last year of school and have my baby then??? In this case I will have my FNP liscence,,,,,and will not work 2-3 years after graduation and then try to get into the workforce. Will this be difficult?

OR I could graduate…work one year then I'll be 30 and then take off 2-3 years (to have 2 kids)…so I will have one year of FNP experience under my belt?

I need advice please!!! Thank you!

[jayjaybsnrn, MSN, APRN]

My answer is. Family first don't wait time to have a baby. Our body is not getting any younger. It is stressful to have a baby but life is life. Happiness is family. That's my opinion I don't know about anybody else.

[nyc2011]

Aw thank you for the comment! IT is a tricky situation I feel for women who want a strong career but also want to have babies and spend time with them! There are so many people in my NP program that have children (I really don't' know how they do it…).

I am considering to get pregnant in my last year of school timing it so that I would deliver the baby a couple months after graduation! BUT who knows.