15 Reasons to Love Being a Young Mom
We're not here to tell you when to have your kids — that's up to you, and of course fate, to decide. But if you're toying with the idea of starting a family in your 20s instead of waiting it out, there are plenty of perks to be enjoyed. Here, 15 benefits of having your babies sooner rather than later. Source: Shutterstock
You Can Kick Back and Relax With No. 1
Your biological clock is still ticking but not quite as quickly as if you'd waited for five years.
You Have Heightened Energy Levels
Because let's face it, motherhood's exhausting.
You're Not Too Set in Your Ways
The older we get, the more settled into habits we become. Having kids young means you're more likely to be accepting of all of the spontaneous chaos that comes with motherhood.
Two Words: Active Grandparents
If your own parents are still young and in good health, you'll benefit tremendously from their playing an active role in your kids' lives.
It Could Change the Course of Your Career . . .
But it's not going to ruin it.
In Fact, It Could Even Improve It
You haven't seen multitasking until you've seen a mom with a packed schedule, a job, and a family to manage.
Just Ask Martha
She had her daughter, Alexis, at 24.
Or the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg
She became a mom at 22 and is the second woman ever to be appointed to the US Supreme Court.
You'll Get Your Body Back More Quickly
No, you shouldn't center your life plans on this. Yes, it is a really nice perk of being pregnant at an earlier age.
Your Pregnancy Will Be Lower Risk
Women are at their most fertile in their 20s, and your chances of having a miscarriage or baby with a birth defect are as low as they'll ever be.
There's Never Going to Be a "Perfect Time"
Postponing kids until there's more money in the bank, you get that promotion at work, you've experienced the world . . . they're all common reasons for holding off. But the reality is, there's never going to be a perfect stage to start a family. If things in your world are reasonably stable, this may be as good of a time as any.
You Can Space Out Your Big Expenses
Paying off a mortgage, college tuition, and saving for retirement will be just a bit more spaced out than they would if you waited to start a family. Source: Flickr user OTA Photos
There's Plenty of Time to Give Them a Sibling
Or two, or three, or more. Source: Jennifer Little | Sugar Photography
You'll Be Able to Enjoy the Empty-Nest Years
If you have a baby at 25, you'll be just 43 when that child graduates from high school, leaving plenty of time to devote to your career, travel, pursuing a passion, or whatever suits your fancy. Source: Flickr user University of Nottingham
The Older You Get, the Closer the Age Gap Feels
Something amazing happens as your kids grow up and you grow older. The age gap seems to magically tighten up.