Me and husband are thinking of trying but I want to be mentally and physically ready first. Work is hectic and I also need to check my health. What things did you consider before planning?
We are thinking about it too and honestly I realised 'ready' never fully comes. We just decided to fix our health, savings a bit and started folic acid after asking the doc. Taking it step by step.
Practically, plan it when your finances can handle the tests, delivery and a few months after. Delivery and baby costs add up fast. We saved for a year before trying and it took off so much stress.
Whenever you and your partner feel mentally and financially ready honestly. Biologically the 20s to early 30s is easier, but plenty of women have healthy babies later. Start a preconception checkup before trying.
There's no perfect time but a preconception visit to your gynac helps a lot. They check your thyroid, sugar, hemoglobin and start folic acid before you even conceive. Doctor's input makes the planning smoother.
