LuvCarmen

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Whoa. This is a big one. I'm not sure how old you are, but if I were you, I'd talk to my ob-gyn first about how much time is left on the ole clock. It could be there's no need to rush into anything. That said, I can see the appeal of the Ex-as-Daddy, especially if he's really ready and into the idea, and you're ready too. You'd probably fare better as parents than the couples who are passionately in love, but one (or both) doesn't want to be a parent. (And we all know passionate love can turn quickly to passionate hate...usually at the expense of the kids stuck in the middle.) But just because you've survived a breakup and get along great now doesn't mean that you and your ex won't be in for some tough times if you become parents. Have you talked about who will pay for what, and how you'll share in the care-taking workload? What if one of you meets someone else - will that change how you get along? (What if one or both of you wants to have kids with someone else down the road?) I'd go to a couples counselor with him, and reallly talk through what you both want and expect. But whatever you decide, just remember - your chances for love won't end just because you become a mom. It will get harder to date, no doubt, but that doesn't mean you won't fall in love again some day. Who knows, maybe it will even be with your baby daddy...