{"id":36725,"date":"2019-06-07T16:38:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T15:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/?p=36725"},"modified":"2019-06-07T21:41:33","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T20:41:33","slug":"adding-onto-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/adding-onto-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Onto Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The next step many couples find themselves in is\nadding onto their family. It\u2019s a huge step for all families, as their houses\nmay be growing from two people to three (or more!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many, the process is well thought out while\nfor others it might be a complete surprise. No matter where you are in the\nprocess, you want to make sure you have the groundwork set for a happy and healthy family<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examining Your Relationship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No matter what your relationship status is:\nnewlyweds, engaged, married for 15 years, you will need to step back and ask\nyourself if you two are truly ready for a baby. That looks like a lot of\ndifferent steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, it\u2019s wise to gauge your maturity level. No\none is 100% prepared to be a parent and everything that comes with it, but you\ncan at least make sure you have the foundation down and set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need to see if both of you are ready and\nwilling to become parents. Hopefully, this is something you discussed before\nyou let the relationship grow and mature this far but it always looks like a\ndifferent beast when you\u2019re actually there. Make sure both of you are on the\nsame page about the timing and being parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One person can\u2019t be driving the car while the\nother sleeps in the backseat, both of you need to be figuring out where you\u2019re\ngoing to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Timing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While some pregnancies are planned while others\nare not, timing can be an important role in when is the optimal time to have\nyour baby. Your work schedules could influence when you start trying, life\ncommitments or both. If you know you\u2019re going to be moving, would it be better\nto wait or to have the baby now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about your job? If you\u2019re a teacher, would\nit be better to give birth over the summer or at the end of a term?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want your child to be the oldest in their\nclass or does it not matter? Are you trying to match up your pregnancy with\nother members of the family so your child has similar age cousins?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not be able to plan the date perfectly,\nbut having a calendar in mind would certainly help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike Hollywood would tell us, getting pregnant isn\u2019t as simple or quick as it looks<\/a>.\nMany factors come into play, such as age, health and reproductive health. It\ncould take up to an entire year, or longer, for some couples to become\npregnant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you may and your partner may be quite\nanxious to start the whole process, chances are you\u2019re going to be needing a\nfew months before you receive a positive test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some couples, unfortunately, the process may grow longer and longer and the constant negative tests may create a feeling of worry or anxiety. For those couples that struggle to get pregnant, some look into adoption while others explore different options<\/a>. If you do decide to go a different route, make sure to do a whole bunch of other research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Finances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like everything else in life, you\u2019re going\nto want to look over your entire financial picture. Having a child can be\nexpensive (who knew strollers could cost so much?) and having a budget in place\nbeforehand will help immensely down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What sacrifices are you going to have to make? If\nmoney is going to be tight, look what you can cut out to make sure you\u2019re\nproviding for everyone in your family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also have to look at both of your work\nlives. When the mother takes time off to be with the baby, will you two be able\nto survive on one income? Will you have to change your work schedule around to\nsee if you can pick up more hours or not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking way into the future, you might want to\nstart setting up a savings account or college fund for the newest member of\nyour family. The best way to do this is to sit down with a financial adviser\nwho can help you plan out what accounts may be the best options. There are so\nmany different kinds that rely on income, tax deductions and the like, so it\u2019s\nbest to do a bit of your homework beforehand and then go talk to a financial\nprofessional. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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