career-wise the right time, then I think you know you might be ready. There will never be a truly "right" time. It will happen when it happens. Besides, think of the old days when no one got to choose! Q&A: Are we ready to have a baby? This is a major choice to make, one of if not the most important decision you will ever make, whether as a couple or a single woman. When I was in my early 20's I can honestly say I had no desire to every have children, and I believed that would never change. Then as I got a little bit older, settled down into marriage and reached the year in which I will turn (gasp!) 28, I am faced with a surprising change of heart: not only has my perspective on the "going through changes, giving birth and being a parent forever" slowly been changing, but my desire to get pregnant and have a baby NOW has suddenly kicked into overdrive. I have been married 3 1/2 years now, we own our own home, both work full time and are reasonably situated. We don't have much savings, but there is time to clean up our finances and pad the account before baby comes anyways. Being conservative and willing to make sacrifices is a good indication you are mature enough to handle the change a child will bring to your life. One thing I have learned is, you will NEVER be 100% ready. So,