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Succumbing to hormones... maybe
DH and I had planned on being married for two years before TTC. With us buying a house and having the room for a baby, it's really been on my mind that I want a baby. I don't know if it's just a hormonal thing, it's definitely not a logical thing. Three weeks ago DH and I were watching tv and someone on the show had a baby and DH goes "I want a baby." So there goes the half of us that was thinking about it rationally.
So we talked yesterday about maybe TTC come May. We'll have a lot going on with fixing up the house, and having both mortgage and rent for a little while, but by the time the baby would come that would be all sorted out. My parents are pressuring us from both sides. They really want a grandbaby, but they also want us to wait and just "be a couple" for a while.
I guess ultimately we need to step back and decide what's best for us. But the more we thing about having a baby, the more we want to just go for it.
Re: Succumbing to hormones... maybe
Kids are not on the radar for us right now. We are living with no extra money for savings, are not in a house yet, and simply enjoy our life together without having to take care of anyone else. Honestly, we love our life as a single couple very much and a child would not bring us any added joy. Once we believe a child would bring us more happiness in life, we will definitely try for a baby.
There are times when I really want a baby right now but then I take a step back and think about why I exactly want one. And it's more for reasons of "It would be fun to have a baby" or "I can't wait to buy baby clothes and toys and other things". I never say "I want a baby because I want to be a mother and raise a child". Until that is our reasoning for having a child, we won't be conceiving. I try to look past the cute baby phase of life and think "Am I truly ready to raise a child, teach her right from wrong, discipline her, put her needs before my own and before my husband's, and deal with everything that comes with raising a child to be a a decent human being?"
That and since we have no extra income, we would seriously be put under the poverty line by having a child. We don't struggle financially, but every dollar that comes in goes right back out to pay for our necessities, nothing more.
My parents and in-laws do the exact same thing as yours and I hate it. My mother and mother-in-law talk about babies but then tells us we are in no position to raise a child. Like I don't know that.
Do the creep.
I feel that having a baby is HUGE decision and can applaud when the decision is made after a lot of consideration. I think too many people rush in because they dream of the cute clothes, baby shopping,etc. (I am not saying this is you) I sometimes have those thoughts, but then I think of the reality. I think of how expensive it is, how time consuming it is and how our lifestyle is going to change. DH and I enjoy traveling, being financially secure and like pp stated, our "alone time." Even if I could manage a baby right now, I can't see myself handling them when they are 6 or especially when they are 15!!
So, I think your thoughts are common, but think you are making the right move by thinking about your decision.
I think that I agree with pp about enjoying my life with my DH, and us having our own lives before we have a baby. I agree that every now and then I envision my H holding a little infant of our own, or when I watch TLC's a "Baby Story" I get emotional. But that's the romantic part of having a baby; the sweet imaginings of a life with our future children, and all that will bring.
BUT the true reality of things is that right now, we travel on a whim, we dine out frequently, and I don't have to think twice about buying moderately priced shoes if I want them. My DH and I are in the process of getting out first house, and we jokingly call it "starter home" but it's the truth! We are just starting.
I would be a terrible, parent right now, because I'd personally feel that we gave up our time to really solidify our marriage and life as husband and wife. I think that is essentially to a solid marriage, IMO.
HOWEVER, every case is different, and you must always do what is best for you! (duh) Don't listen to the pressures of people who tell you have a baby 'now' if you have any reservations. Continue to wait until you feel absolutely certain.
And if you find that you guys are ready for children now, for the right reasons (and not the romanticized ones) then don't worry about the opinions of people like me in cyberspace, and go make a baby! :-)
You're not alone tho, being a women, there's that famous saying that it's a women's prerogative to change her mind!