by Isaac Madengu Mangatu

Created on: September 20, 2009

A willingness to learn and a commitment to raising a family is by far the only things that one would need to consider that has a bearing to having a baby. Over the years, many people have said different things that might hold water but are not the key issues to address when considering having a baby.

Lets go back to the beginning and start over on a clean page, when a the questions is posed, what to consider when deciding to have a baby, there is no correct answer. Different people have different min sets and different ways to arrive at a conclusion, not everyone is also socially, economically, emotionally or mentally in the same place. We all come from different backgrounds and I believe from each angle or position we come, our social factors will to a great degree determine how we get or give a true answer that is meaningful.

I am sure people like Brad Pitt only have one thing to consider when it come to having a baby and that question is from which country can I get my baby. Some have the luxury of being able to get babies from any country whenever they want when some have other issues equally important. No one is more special than the other person, however, we all are on different pages regarding babies therefore we can only attempt to answer the question as best as we can.

I will assume that at this stage when considering when to have a baby, other issues have been addressed and are in good standing or in great shape. By other issues I simply mean that the two involved have love for each other, are financially stable or at least think that their finances can survive a baby. Contrary to what many people think, you can never have enough money to take care of a baby, babies have different needs yes but at times money is not as important as patients and attentiveness. Babies could careless if you are a millionaire, when they want to be held, they want to be held and no amount of money can take that away from them.

Patience is by far the most under valued quality that is overlooked when considering having a baby, many do not even think about patience or think that have a lot of it. Babies have a way of stretching you, I mean sometimes they really want to see how far you can go in terms of patience and that is not a joke. The question begs to be asked and patience has to be considered as I have seen many people cry because they did not have the patience when the baby was in demand mode.

In very simple terms, the points to consider about when to have a baby can be simplified as follows:

1. Do you love each other enough to have a baby

2. Are you willing to sacrifice your space for another person.

3. Can you dedicate your time to another person without complaints

4. Are you patient enough to deal with the baby and sleepless nights

5. For the guys, are you ready to give up making love for 6weeks

6. Are you willing to emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually invest in another person.

If the answer is yes, well, you know what to do.

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