Hi all. Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Jolene. I'm 24 and hubby is 30. I've been what my friends call, "on the train" for a few months now. We're not actively trying, but probably will be sometime within a year. I am, admittedly, pregnancy obsessed. Who knew biology could be so strong? My mom says, "enjoy this time you have together. Wait until you are making more money. Spend some time cultivating your relationship. You are only 24." etc. My papa says, "I'm only getting older...I want grandchildren!" *lol* As you can see, I talk to my dad when I craving babies rather than mum. I've accepted that we should wait until later this year to start trying. I am not out of the woods as far as immigrating in Canada is concerned. Also, Tim (my honey) needs time to adjust to the idea. He is looking forward to being a daddy, but didn't think I'd really be asking this of him for a few years yet. All I can say is this. I know ideally I'd wait several years. I'd wait until we both got a few raises (we're both full time workers, but money is tight as it is for everyone). I'd wait until we paid down some debt. I'd "cultivate" our marriage (married 1.5 years, together 3.5 years). I'd wait till we're in a house. But I just can't, and honestly, he's not very patient either. We both gush and almost cry over pampers commercials. But for the next few months to a year or so we wait. But I still need comforting happy thoughts from people....perhaps in a similar situation? Anyone out there nesting who is trying to wait just a tad longer? Just enough to be able to announce a pregnancy and not pretend it's an accident?

-Jo