Question: how do you know when you're ready to be a parent?
Answer: You've checked a few things off your bucket list. ... , You can comfortably handle being around other kids. ... , You've survived a serious babysitting ordeal. ... , You're happy together. ... , It's always been part of the plan, even if it was ambiguous. ... , As far as you know, you've got no hard dealbreakers on how to raise your child.