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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most people won't have trouble having kids at 35-39.  Problem is you don't know if you're most people.

I'd do some testing with my OB.  They can tell you a decent amount through some simple bloodwork in terms of whether or not you're looking like an early fertility decliner.  No guarantees though in any case.[/quote]

Agree with this.

Also, if he's anxious to start sooner rather than later, is he willing to be the default parent while you're still in school?  Will you be able to afford lots of help?  Do you have family around who could help?  My sister is having her third right now while getting her MBA and working at a (more than) full time, very demanding job and her DH is out of town for work quite a bit.  She makes it work but depends incredibly heavily on my parents and her MIL to help her.  If she and her husband didn't have that help, she couldn't manage the MBA program or the job.   [/quote]

Op here. This is part of my concern. My DH doesn't travel, but he works 50 hour weeks. We live close to his parents, but I don't want to treat my MIL as my personal babysitter. She raised her own children, and is not fair I make her raise mine. DH will be present, but with his hours, I doubt he will be Rhee as mic has he plans to be there. We can afford the help, but I'm worried about leaving a newborn in the hands of a babysitter. I can take maternity leave with my current job, but I will still be a full-time student. I wouldn't mind having a child now, but I don't feel I have enough of a support system. [/quote]

your support system is as good as it is ever going to get. many do with less.[/quote]

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