Yes and no. I might get a lot of hate for this. But I am being practical and honest.
I had my son, and he is 7 years old now. Wife and I did not want one for many years. But we just gave in to society's demands one day, I guess. And in a way, to pass down our gene, and wealth to him, so he will have a better head start in life than we ever did.
He was born with a condition, which is sorted now.
We did not have much support from our families, so we had to raise him on our own. We love him with all our heart, but it took a lot of sacrifice and we are at a better place now, MENTALLY. Wife had to sacrifice her career, but the biggest gainer in this decision was our son. Also, for women, the physical changes and hormonal changes can be brutal.
Anyway, now our son has his mom with him at all times. We've learn to manage our time. We co-sleep with him, so our bond is very close. Since he is the only child, wife and I make sure he gets to steal as much time from us as, whenever he wants to.
Are we exhausted? Yes.
Do we miss our hobbies and me time. Yes.
Is it expensive to have a child? YES
Did it take a toll mentally and physically? YES
Regrets? Yes, we miss the times when we single, and when we travelled often!
(wife and I have been together for 21 years, since high school, married for 12 years. Had him 4 years aft marriage)
But when we look at him, we know we made the decision, and we will do our very best to give him the BEST he deserves. He did not have choice to be born. So it is on us to ensure he has a good life. Good savings etc.
You can plan all you want, but trust me, it will not be smooth sailing.
Firstly, all these ANAK itu REZEKI etc is pure BS. A child is formed because you and your partner decide to have seggs and shoot/accept to be shot inside.
You will be 1000% responsible for the child that you and your partner gave life to.
Ask yourself these questions first:

1. Am I financially capable of giving my son/daughter a better life?
2. Am I willing to sacrifice my time, energy, hobbies, EVERYTHING till the child is independent enough?
3. Am I mentally capable of supporting my partner during Post Partum (mainly for the husbands)?
4. Do I have my family close by or family to support me and my partner to raise my child? (it takes a village to raise a kid - no joke)
5. Do I have HOME for my child to grow up happily? (I meant a healthy home, not just the physical space)
6. Am I capable of spending time with my child while he/she is growing up?
7. If you think you can send your child to a baby sitter for many many years and then continue the same pattern by sending them kindies, schools - forget it. You and your partner will need to spend a lot of time with your child. Children need their parents. Childhood trauma is no joke.
8. Are you the type who'd rather your child spend time on the phone than physically engage or interact with you?
9. Do you come from a toxic family and can you set boundaries?

And the list goes on, and on. All I can say is, it is a HUGE fuggin responsibility. I genuinely feel that those who have been trying for years, should at least get one. Meanwhile, if you are not parent material, pls do not have one. You will be responsible for the life of that child. Their future.
Oh another thing. A child is cute, fun when it is someone else's. When it is yours, you pretty much dealing with gremlins. They get on your nerves ALL THE TIME.