The Kardashians showed they can relate to people in one moment.

Who would have thought my week would have involved a metaphorical high-five to one of the Kardashian sisters? Certainly not me – but indeed it did!
Kendall Jenner, the 28-year-old supermodel, is the only one of her famous siblings – Kourtney, Khloe, Kim, Rob and Kylie – not to have a child. And during the latest episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, her mum and infamous momager, Kris Jenner, mentioned that she had dreamt Kendall had a baby and then quizzed her daughter as to whether she’d ever like a little one, one day.
Kendall's response was perfect. ‘I swear I got this, and I will give you a grandkid when the time is right and when it all makes sense perfectly,’ she replied smoothly.

I knew how she felt. I can relate to the societal pressure to have children, particularly when those around us are doing it. Everyone around me was suddenly growing up and settling down, while I was no closer to creating a family of my own. I was turning 30 the following month and I felt that squeeze.

Thankfully, I gave birth three and a half years later to my son, Theo, and again, two years after that, to my little girl, Immy. I had met my now-husband, Tom. After moving in together, we discovered we actually were right for each other. We had bought a flat together and were sorted financially.

For me, it was the right time. Having children isn’t just about being materially ready – it’s about mentally prepared too. Our days off are spent ferrying Immy to her ballet lesson, before taking Theo to his piano class and then usually going to a party or a play date in the afternoon. Don’t get me wrong, I love our family life together and I wouldn’t change it for the world – but it is a huge change and one I’m only content with because I entered parenthood at the right time for me.

So go you, Kendall! You have children when – indeed, if – the time is right for you. Don’t bow to any pressure from anyone. No woman, nowhere, should ever feel pressured into having a baby. Never.

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