I wasn't at first planning to respond to this thread, me being one of those evil population multipliers most of the internet abhors, but here goes.

Of course the subtle influences of society and one's surrounding culture cannot be denied, but at the same time: is it so terrible to simply say "I want a baby. I am emotionally, physically and financially ready - the time is right". Perhaps in a different culture, time or socio-economic class your anonymous friend might respond differently but her response is still her own. One doesn't have to have quantifiable reasons and justification written out in triplicate. It is not wrong to simply want a baby.