Has anyone actually gotten a response back from a man that says “he needs time to think” in regards to continuing to date you?

I (24f) started dating this amazing guy (26m) since October 1st and we have such similar interests. I brought up possibly wanting kids in the future and he said he was still on the fence. I mentioned that kids aren’t a defining factor for me in a relationship anymore. I spent the night last night and he was acting kind of distant, I texted him after I left and asked if we were okay and he said “I’m honestly not super sure, I don’t want to lead you on and you really definitely want kids. It feels the same as my long term relationship… we could date for a long time and then find out I really don’t want kids. It doesn’t feel right to me. I’ve just been thinking a lot about that.” However I responded with “Kids aren’t a defining factor for me. I want someone who is going to treat me right. Do you want to stop seeing me then? I really like you and I don’t want this to end” and he said “I think I need time, and I spoke to a few friends about moving you in and they think it’s way too fast… so i just need to think on it.” (Which he was the one that asked me to move in) and I said “Why do I feel like you’re ending things?” And he responded with “Maybe we need to, just give me a while. I’m with new hires for the day” and I just responded back with “Okay, have a good day. Text me whenever. When you decide I’d rather talk in person” it was a complete 180 and I’m so confused. We’re supposed to drive out to Sacramento together on Saturday to look at a car for him and I don’t know if he is ever going to respond to me. We have camping plans next weekend and a red woods forest camping trip planned in November. I also got a ski pass so I can snowboard with him which he was stoked about. I guess I’m just looking for your thoughts on the matter and if you think he even wants to see me anymore.