I've been thinking about this for a while, and I think I might be ready to have a baby (my husband has been ready for a while, just waiting on me ). I went to a baby shower on Saturday, and I felt the desire for a baby more than ever before. My husband and I talked about it, and I am planning to go off of my birth control in about 6 months. I am really excited, but also really scared. My main fear is money. I would like to work part time. Cutting my work hours and needing more money for a baby scares me. Is this normal? Should I wait until I feel more financially secure (my mom always says that if you wait until you can afford something, you'll never do it ). I'm 26 by the way. Thanks guys!