| Farsala said: I desired to have kids before 30, but it looks like it won't happen. Next goal: have kids before I am 31. |
I came from a family of six. My parents had those kids between the ages of 23 and 31. I always figured I'd have a few kids in my twenties as well. That's what I wanted. But, I have only one infant child, and my 40th birthday is next month.
A few years ago, I was starting to think maybe it wouldn't happen for me. My last serious relationship (prior to my marriage) ended in 2010, when I was 30. I went a few years without one. I never gave up, but I figured there was a real chance that I just wasn't going to meet a woman to spend my life with, have kids with, etc. But, I eventually did meet that person. Then we weren't able to get pregnant for two years, so the thoughts of no kids kicked up again. Eventually, that happened too. In other words, my life didn't go according to plan, but it still worked out great.
The same can happen for anyone, so long as you continue to stay open to the possibilities. So, don't give up on the idea of a family if that is what you want. You might be 50 before you get started, but it can still be just as great. Or, maybe you'll meet the woman tomorrow.
