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How does it feel when you know you want to be a father? And how can you know when you’re actually ready to start trying for a baby? Those questions have no simple answers because the feeling is different for everyone, but suffice it to say, you’ll know when you know.

One sign to look for is a prolonged interest and fascination with the babies of friends and family members. Some women jokingly refer to their growing desire for a baby as baby fever, and many men experience similar feelings. The desire to procreate, to have your genes carried on in the species, can be powerful. Just make sure it’s a desire that lasts more than a day.

Also, make sure you take the time to analyze the impact baby will have on your life. If you’re in the final two years of a college program, waiting to have a child may be in your best interest. If you’re unemployed, perhaps you want to put off trying until you find a job you like that can support a family.

Just because you’re ready doesn’t make now the right time. Don’t decide to have a baby on an impulse. Think about the impact a child will have on your time, money, and home, and if you don’t see any major obstacles, then by all means, proceed. Obviously, you can choose to proceed even if having a baby now doesn’t make sense on every level, but first make sure you can provide a loving, safe home and can pay for all the things baby needs to thrive.