5 Signs You Are Ready To Become A Parent

Starting a family is an important step which opens the doors for a lot many changes in life. Becoming a parent is a responsibility which one should take on only once you are a 100 percent sure that you want to see it through. Readiness for parenthood is much more than just the physical readiness of the couple.

It is not just about the parents as well. Whether you have a ready and willing support system to help with the upbringing of the child is also an important factor. These are the people who will not only take the time to help you care for your baby when you’re exhausted but they will be kind enough to offer you further parenting advice.

Here are 5 Signs that you are ready to have a baby.

* You both have baby fever

You both are at a point in your life where your biological clock is ready. You find yourself dreaming about starting a family. The baby aisle in the supermarket seems to be interesting. You find babies, their giggles and even their mess too cute to handle and you can’t wait to have one of your own.

* You are happy together

You are happy together and find comfort in each other’s company. A stable companionship is perfect to bring a baby. A home that is already happy can provide a much better environment for the healthy upbringing of a child.

* It has always been a part of the plan, even if it was ambiguous

Having a kid isn't an impulse decision. You've had conversations about a future with kids, or maybe even joked around about a few baby names. It's not as if you need to have a calendar on the fridge with a date circled and "BABY DAY!" written in red marker. But being on the same page in terms of wanting kids in the first place is important.

* You have checked a few things off your bucket list

Frankly, there's no "perfect" time to have a baby. If you play the waiting game, there will always be that next promotion to wait for, or that next house, or that next career change. There will always be a reason to put off having a kid. But if you've gotten to do some traveling and you've taken some career risks already to the point where you feel pretty content, that's a great spot to be in pre-kid. You are financially in a comfortable position to take on parenthood.

* You are both on the same page on how to raise your child

You're pretty sure you both have the same standards on punishment and spanking. Letting (or not letting) your kids play contact sports won't be a major fight. Neither of you are fucking stupid enough to not vaccinate your kids. It's important to be in agreement on a lot of the major things you wouldn't back down on.