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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It what is for you but people with experience should give young folks truth so they make informed decisions. Best window is 27-34. Pop in one or two and be done. Kids are precious but take a toll on your physical, mental, marital, professional and financial health.

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I had my kids later in life with a DH in his early 40s.  Parents did the same thing, starting a tad earlier.  I completely agree with this poster based on my experience as both the kid and the parent.  We dawdled around before having kids and enjoyed the time but could have dawdled less and would be empty nesters a couple of years ago versus a year from now.

To OP’s question, though: I recommend trying to work up to your passion project as best you can, watch your health like a hawk so you have the energy, and try to de-stress in the meantime.  De-stressing during these final few years has been a godsend.  I volunteer for very little now and have dialed back at work but not to the point of it jeopardizing my job.  Just delegating that much more, caring a bit less deeply, taking ample sick days, etc. 
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