days each week, and this will require an overnight stay. Obviously not going to work with a new baby, even assuming I max out my maternity leave. However, I don't want to leave my job, either. I love it, I'm good at it, and I could see myself staying there for a long, long time. Because we are a bit older (I'm getting into my mid-30's, and husband will be 40 before too long), we decided it was time to at least start trying. Couple months later we're expecting, and I'm trying to figure out how I can make this work. I totally agree with you...there is never a right time. I don't think you're worrying too much. You're trying to balance a long-term career plan with starting a family. You just have to do some soul-searching and creative thinking to figure out what is best for your family, and whether there are some options that will somehow let you have it all. I'll be doing the same thing for the next eight months or so. :) Good luck to you! Q&A: Are we ready to have a baby? Hi this is Dottie's husband. Although a lot of people here have given some great answers I believe some people missed the question and went off on a tangent. Take all the issues that might occur and put them to the side.Nobody asked if we were making enough money or had enough space. Those are all things that can be changed.