Hey Amsta,

Maybe you could look at buying something that is a stepping stone to your later home purchases. DH and I have bought a little "shack" that doesn't cost us much more than it did to rent!It means we are putting our money into our property rather than our landlords pockets but we can afford it if one of us doesn't work. OUr little house is tiny and old and we will move eventually - but we love being able to paint or do things to the walls etc without asking permission. It has also allowed us to save lots of money by putting extra on the mortgage as TTC is taking SOOOOO LOOONNNGGG!!!

Also don't stress about having kids "young" DH and I are over 30 (just) and think we will be good parents and not "out of touch" as you seem to believe. Lots of parents on here are much older but very committed to loving and raising their children - lots don't or didn't have the luxury of getting PG in thier 20's even if they wanted to.

Anyway - you will know whats right for you and your family. Good luck with TTC