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In reply to the discussion: Study Finds American Women Delaying Motherhood Because The Whole Thing Blows [View all]
Vinca
(54,014 posts)43. I think you just described me. Never wanted kids, but always had cats.
Now that we're older, though, and the current cat is getting on in years, we won't be having any more cats because there would be no one to take care of them if we die. That makes me sad, but it's life and you have to accept it. I donate to charities that take care of them, but I'm hesitant to volunteer there because I'd be upset I can't take them home. I'm trying to turn my mindset to a charity that takes in unwanted work horses. It's a given I can't take any of them home. LOL.
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Study Finds American Women Delaying Motherhood Because The Whole Thing Blows [View all]
nycbos
Jun 2021
OP
I didn't want kids and everyone said, "Oh, when you fall in love you'll want them."
betsuni
Jun 2021
#45
Thx for posting...personally I don't blame any woman who thinks motherhood "blows."
PortTack
Jun 2021
#8
If women were able to be completely hnest with themselves, and with survey takers,
soldierant
Jun 2021
#38
If the first set of twins are fraternal, the chance that the next pregnancy will be twins increases
Klaralven
Jun 2021
#21
I felt the same. Never wanted kids or marriage but got pregnant in my late thirties.
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#22
I had to put my cat down during my 7th month of pregnancy. I was so devastated and was sobbing
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#30
Thats great. We tried for kids. Did not work out and was painful at the time.
GulfCoast66
Jun 2021
#15
It is much more difficult for young people now. The cost of housing, student debt makes it much
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#24
I just don't buy that anymore. Did until people I knew started having adult kids.
GulfCoast66
Jun 2021
#33
When we got married, I told my wife we would only have children until she was ready
AZLD4Candidate
Jun 2021
#17
It's different when they're your own. When you bring that tiny helpless baby home and witness every
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#26
Considering teachers know more about a parent's children than most parents. . .
AZLD4Candidate
Jun 2021
#34
I never had teachers like that. Only had one in 10 years of public education who gave a shit
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#49
I teach on an native American reservation. Many of my students are McKinney-Vento
AZLD4Candidate
Jun 2021
#59
I have a number of personal friends who are teachers, but they tend to be progressive and
Dream Girl
Jun 2021
#60
I feel bad for parents who feel that "everything fuckin sucks" about having kids
SYFROYH
Jun 2021
#47