Re: Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

I think the path changed a bit, but the destination is pretty close. I wanted to be married with children. And I am. Not only that, but in a way I feel like I have a better, stronger marriage then I even thought I could. We're not perfect, far from it, but we're perfect for each other. And just like us, our kids aren't perfect either. But they are amazing and bring so much love, humor and joy to my life. As for my career, eh. I had every intention of being a newscaster. That certainly didn't happen. I wound up taking over my mom's dance school and couldn't be happier. I love what I do and I love that I only work part time and have lots of down time with my family.

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Nope. I thought I'd be much further along professionally, and that I'd have 2 kids. My life kind of got stuck in limbo for a few years. Now I'm content with my 1 DD, and I'm no rush for #2.

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No, but I'm not complaining.

My plan was to be single and childfree (even though I liked kids). I assumed I'd be in law enforcement and traveling around too much.

Then I met my DH...and I went down a different road. Being a SAHM to 4 children was never on my radar.

I do truly feel blessed though.

Re: Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

Sometimes I think so, other times not.

I'm married, own a house, have a baby and I just turned 30.

I have a very different career path than I intended and didn't have those few carefree finding yourself single years before settling down.

Of course there are things I'm still striving for, but overall I'm proud of everything I've accomplished thus far.

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It sounds horrible for me to say this but I had no expectations for career. I was very confused about what I would want to do for the rest of my life. The only thing I was sure of is that I wanted to be a mom. That's what I am and I'm perfectly fine with where I am. Maybe when I'm done having babies I can focus more on a career...but for now...this is more important to me.

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Yes.....in general.

Financial I feel behind

Family wise it feels small.

Re: Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

I don't think I thought this far LOL!!!

Re: Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

Posted by casey31

Posted by JennyPenny

I think so...

I never really looked to the future. I always lived in the 'right now'. the only thing I absolutely wanted was to be a mom and I am- so I guess yes, I am. The awesome marriage and house are bonuses.

This, exactly

Re: Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

With everything except kids....I thought i'd be further along then just 1 DS at this point, but the rest of my life is spot on so I really can't complain.....

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yes and no.
Work yes.
I knew I would have kids but never would have thought 3!!!!

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Yes. Better than I thought actually and very grateful for it.

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Kind of.

I knew I'd be married with kids.

BUT I was supposed to be in a totally different profession Someday I'll get there. I hope.

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Far far surpassed what I thought.

Eta. The only thing is that I don't have the career I thought I would have.

I am so very grateful for what I have. I have best friends, a job I love, a great marriage. We don't struggle financially, and I am in a position (not a big one) to help my mom and make sure she is ok. . Have a lot to be grateful for.

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Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

Nope-thought I would have a career instead I stay home

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Re: Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

I actually never really thought about it

I wanted to be a bus driver when I was young

I am achieving the goals I set for myself now

I am very happy with my accomplishments

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no

Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

I think I am actaully further along than I imagined I would be at my current age . Sometimes I think it would be quite nice to slow down for a while and just take it easy.

Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

No way. I'm almost 40 and have an 18 month old. I always thought I'd have an 18 YEAR old at this age.

Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

No, but I'm ok where I am. Expected to have more kids by now and be a bit more financially stable. But we just bought a house and had a baby. I have a good career and I love my son and my husband immensely. So for me that's more important than anything

Re: Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

Pretty close! And I have everything that matters; anything I'm missing is just icing.

Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

I guess I'm pretty close, I just wish we were in a better state financially and that DH had a steady job. I never thought I'd be the breadwinner after marrying a PhD scientist. We were doing better financially before DD was born but she's worth going into debt :)

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nope. I thought I would own a home, be married, and have kids. Im getting divorced, live with my parents, and have no children.

But it is what it is. I suppose this is the path im supposed to be on.

Are you where you thought you would be at your age?

Mostly- I think I am a couple of years behind my ideal plan but all and all I am pretty close.

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I think the reality is that you can dream as a kid but when you become an adult everything is so expensive. I never thought I would see a world that is thankful for having a job.
I guess in my personal life I am content. I have 2 gorgeous girls, married and a job in the field I studied. I think if we took all that down to a more affordable area like fl or North Carolina, we would be a lot less stressed but we have family here and that is most important for our upbringing of our girls. We make it happen.