As a parent, most of the worry is just unreasonable fear. If you want kids have them. Sure they are expensive, but they will take so much time you won't be able to do a lot of the other things you were spending money on before. I find it well worth the costs (this is of course a matter of opinion)

[–] leoj@piefed.social 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I'm only half of the decision tree, but I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement :) we're trying, but cautiously.

[–] 5too@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

To anyone trying - if you plan to use a daycare, get on their enrollment wait lists now. Those things are multiple years long! (In the US, at least)