back burner for now. My family is supportive and says that we are both adults and responsible and don't need to be married if this is something that we truly want and that will make us happy. I really want to be a mother more than anything and I am scared that if we wait, my time to be one will never come. I am worried about finances and how it is going to affect our lives. I have two nieces and being around them makes me happier than ever. I know he will be a great father because he is wonderful with my nieces and with his friends children. It is just such a difficult decision to make because I don't know when it will be the right time for us to start trying. I just know that I have wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember but am starting to worry about when the right time will be. My ob/gyn recommends that we start trying soon because of my family history but I am still having doubts. I am worrying about everything and anything and questioning if we have enough money to raise a child. Does anyone have any advice that can help....In desperate need of some advice. Q&A: Are we ready to have a baby? I don't think there is EVER a right or perfect time but I think that if you and your partner are open and honest with eachother about