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Alright, there are five million abortion discussion on this thread - so let's not have one here. This will be much more good natured (I hope).

All I am asking is: Do you want to have children some day? Do you already have them? Will you adopt? etc, etc.

It's all a curiosity thing.

Personally, I want to have children. If I let my hormones get their way, I'd probably be pregnant or trying right now, but I know I'm not financially prepared, nor do I yet have the time, for a child. I once had a prof who told me you know you are ready for a child of your own when you are holding someone else's baby and when they start screaming, you still don't want to give them back. I pointed out that it couldn't be a very accurate measure, since I've been like that since I was in my teens. LOL

Poll forthcoming.

I prefer to attempt to impregnate her and not succeed.

That's just me though. I need volunteers

In the future, I would like a daughter. Not for several years, though, as I am far too selfish right now to ever have a child.

I wish I could have children.
:(
I can't.
Damn, the world sucks sometimes.

I am currently pregnant with my third child. I already have 2 boys ages 7 and 3 (I am 29). When I was younger I wasn't sure if I wanted children but now that I have them, I wouldn't give them up for anything in the world.

Neo you could always adopt

I have a son. Nobody was more delighted than me that I could have children. :)

Neo-Anarchists: WHy not?

been there, dont that, ain't NEVER doing it again

while its certainly possible to lead a happy life without kids, i would recommend it to anyone. kids change your outlook on everything.

the down side is that when you choose to have a baby, you are also choosing to have a teenager! thats a whole nother challenge.

I wish I could have children.
:(
I can't.
Damn, the world sucks sometimes.

Do you mean have them have them? Because you could always adopt, right?

My biological clock went off when I was 15 years old.

But I will not have a child without being in a long-term, stable, (and financially stable) relationship. I will also not have a child after 35 - after that I would adopt. I'm 34 now, so most likely if I have a kid, he/she will be adopted.

The age limit is partly because of concern over increasing chance of birth defects as I get older -- and watching my mom run after toddlers at the age of 50. I am not going there, so if I adopt, the age of the child I choose to adopt will rise at the same rate as my own.

I have two children. Boys, 11 and 15.
I would like more... but, husband is not a good father (stupid tard).
So, I'd rather not put any future kids through the pain my first two and I have gone through.

I want to have children but I can't become pregnant.
Too much testosterone and not the required body parts.

I want to have children but I can't become pregnant.
Too much testosterone and not the required body parts.

:eek: Were they left out, or removed at a later time?

:eek: Were they left out, or removed at a later time?

Maybe they were left out, added artificially, and then removed at a later time....;)

:eek: Were they left out, or removed at a later time?

i think that he means he is a guy

Maybe they were left out, added artificially, and then removed at a later time....;)

What, like the pieces of a Mr. Potatohead?

What, like the pieces of a Mr. Potatohead?

Exactly.

i think that he means he is a guy

Bah! Medical science can get around that little bump. ;)

Like Ashmoria......been there done that.....not only do you have teenagers....you become Grandparents too....

Am not sure if thats good or bad!
:rolleyes:

/me wonders how many guys are going to post asking if any of the ladies need assistance.

What, like the pieces of a Mr. Potatohead?I don't think that those pieces come in a Mr. Potatohead set.

--The Jovial States of Cogitation
"Laugh about it for a moment."
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester

Like Ashmoria......been there done that.....not only do you have teenagers....you become Grandparents too....

Am not sure if thats good or bad!
:rolleyes:

Wait, you're a grandparent? How old are you?

I would like to eventually have children, naturally as well as adopt, i am, however, only 17 so i am no where near ready, and i agree, i have held screaming babies before and not wanted to give them back :D

i think mentally i am ready for children... unfortunately finiancially i'm not, and my mother would murder me if i got pregnant at my age, so... lol, anways, i totally want children some day

:eek: Were they left out, or removed at a later time?
No I was born a man ;)
And I don't intend to have an operation or anything of the sort...

And we should also mix some parts of Mrs. Potatoehead.

/me wonders how many guys are going to post asking if any of the ladies need assistance.

I don't think that those pieces come in a Mr. Potatohead set.

--The Jovial States of Cogitation
"Laugh about it for a moment."
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester

If they did, would it increase sales? :D

I would like to eventually have children, naturally as well as adopt, i am, however, only 17 so i am no where near ready, and i agree, i have held screaming babies before and not wanted to give them back :D

i think mentally i am ready for children... unfortunately finiancially i'm not, and my mother would murder me if i got pregnant at my age, so... lol, anways, i totally want children some day
Interesting...

I really don't like kids and really don't ever want one. Having a family is exactly what I don't want to do with my life.

Wait, you're a grandparent? How old are you?
Yup....
:eek:
Eight of the little buggers....
And a Lady never discloses her age....but I'm older than I seem...
:D

Yup....
:eek:
Eight of the little buggers....
And a Lady never discloses her age....but I'm older than I seem...
:D

I'll say. I thought you were like 19.

I think when I've got a career and all and my hypothetical husband and I can afford to reproduce and support our offspring, I would very much like to have some kids.

If I'm with my current bf when this happens, our first hypothetical son is going to be named Lemmy (after the guy from Motorhead) and while he wants to name a girl Pantera, I think Zoe is more likely.

I would like to eventually have children, naturally as well as adopt, i am, however, only 17 so i am no where near ready, and i agree, i have held screaming babies before and not wanted to give them back :D

i think mentally i am ready for children... unfortunately finiancially i'm not, and my mother would murder me if i got pregnant at my age, so... lol, anways, i totally want children some dayNot to be rude but at 17 no one is ready. You might manage to get through it but it's a lot harder.

I'll say. I thought you were like 19.
Lol...I wish!
My eldest Grand is nearly 18....
Shhh...don't tell though!

I'm hoping to father seven children eventually.

Don't worry, I plan on having 2 wives. ;)

I would like to eventually have children, naturally as well as adopt, i am, however, only 17 so i am no where near ready, and i agree, i have held screaming babies before and not wanted to give them back :D

i think mentally i am ready for children... unfortunately finiancially i'm not, and my mother would murder me if i got pregnant at my age, so... lol, anways, i totally want children some day

call me in one year.

555 867-5309

call me in one year.

555 867-5309

Hi Jenny.

call me in one year.

555 867-5309


:confused: uh... ok??? i'm a little confused... :rolleyes:

/me wonders how many guys are going to post asking if any of the ladies need assistance.

I don't think that those pieces come in a Mr. Potatohead set.

--The Jovial States of Cogitation
"Laugh about it for a moment."
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester


At this moment I am volunteering my virile services to any appropriate women

Jenny Jenny, you're the girl for me....
You don't know me but you make me so happy... *sings*

:confused: uh... ok??? i'm a little confused... :rolleyes:

Don't worry, DG. He was making a joke about helping to make you pregnant when you turned 18.

But the phone number he gave you was from an 80's song.

I intend to start a family as soon as I'm done with Uni.

However, that's unlikely, as everybody hates me.

i think mentally i am ready for children... unfortunately finiancially i'm not, and my mother would murder me if i got pregnant at my age, so... lol, anways, i totally want children some day


Obviously, you know your own mother better than anyone else on this board, but wouldn't she instead wait for you to have the baby, raise the baby as her own, and then murder you? :p

If they did, would it increase sales? :D
I would tell you that you're a lunatic, but you seem to already know that. :p :D

Besides which, if it were tried, I dare not openly speak of what might follow from that. [color=white]Mr. and Mrs. Potatohead with reproductive anatomy, what next? Mr. and Mrs. Kinky Potatohead with toys?
--The Jovial States of Cogitation
"Laugh about it for a moment."
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester

Don't worry, DG. He was making a joke about helping to make you pregnant when you turned 18.

But the phone number he gave you was from an 80's song.

at 17 she's too young to remember that song! ;)

at 17 she's too young to remember that song! ;)

That's why I thought I would clarify it for her.

You know, like those Clarica commercials.

I'd have given the song title, but I can't remember it either. AND now I've got the stupid song stuck in my head. Argh.

Alright, there are five million abortion discussion on this thread - so let's not have one here. This will be much more good natured (I hope).

All I am asking is: Do you want to have children some day? Do you already have them? Will you adopt? etc, etc.

It's all a curiosity thing.

Personally, I want to have children. If I let my hormones get their way, I'd probably be pregnant or trying right now, but I know I'm not financially prepared, nor do I yet have the time, for a child. I once had a prof who told me you know you are ready for a child of your own when you are holding someone else's baby and when they start screaming, you still don't want to give them back. I pointed out that it couldn't be a very accurate measure, since I've been like that since I was in my teens. LOL

Poll forthcoming.

Ah, a thread where we certainly won't argue. It feels oh so good. I absolutely would love to have kids. I have the time and the financial stability. I even feel like I'm ready mentally. Just one little thing missing. I have no uterus, so I have to wait till I find a woman who is willing to bear my children (no small task). I'm even tempted to become less annoying as unlikely as it is that I'll succeed (to become less annoying).

I would like to have a kid/kids of my own someday, but that won't happen for another decade or so.

in fact im at the hospital giving birth at this exact moment! or something to that effect

I don't want kids, I really don't see the point, they're horrible, dirty, foul-mouthed, smelly, screaming things that wake you up all night and take all your money. But i would like to get married.

Obviously, you know your own mother better than anyone else on this board, but wouldn't she instead wait for you to have the baby, raise the baby as her own, and then murder you? :p


I would tell you that you're a lunatic, but you seem to already know that. :p :D

Besides which, if it were tried, I dare not openly speak of what might follow from that. [color=blue]Mr. and Mrs. Potatohead with reproductive anatomy, what next? Mr. and Mrs. Kinky Potatohead with toys?
--The Jovial States of Cogitation
"Laugh about it for a moment."
NationStates Self-Proclaimed Court Jester

he he he, look what i found in there secretly hidden, I'm so smart. (new found coloured blue)(just go over it with your cursor and it appears)

Ah, a thread where we certainly won't argue. It feels oh so good. I absolutely would love to have kids. I have the time and the financial stability. I even feel like I'm ready mentally. Just one little thing missing. I have no uterus, so I have to wait till I find a woman who is willing to bear my children (no small task). I'm even tempted to become less annoying as unlikely as it is that I'll succeed (to become less annoying).

Nah, no point changing to find a woman - it'll turn out bad in the end. =)

Besides, even the annoying guys can find someone - my boyfriend gets on my last nerve sometimes. =)

Nah, no point changing to find a woman - it'll turn out bad in the end. =)

Besides, even the annoying guys can find someone - my boyfriend gets on my last nerve sometimes. =)

I was kidding. I can't avoid being annoying, trust me. I get on your last nerve sometimes, too, don't I? :fluffle:

he he he, look what i found in there secretly hidden, I'm so smart. (new found coloured blue)(just go over it with your cursor and it appears)
That was fast.

You spend quite a bit of time looking for these things, don't you? :p

--The Jovial States of Cogitation

Neo-Anarchists: WHy not?
Because I'm male-to-female transsexual.

I do not want children at all. I never wanted children, even as a child when this pronatalist society was cramming it down my thraot that all little girls have to grow up to be mommies.

I want a dog, a cat, and a PhD.

Because I'm male-to-female transsexual.

making your own baby from scratch its very overrated. adopt or do a surrogate mother thing and youll get 99.999% of the experience of being a parent.

And a Lady never discloses her age....but I'm older than I seem...
She doesn't? How come I know how old you are then? :p

Because I'm male-to-female transsexual.

Ah. Yep. That'd do it. *nod*

Though, I think that if I had the predisposition to get my gender changed, then before things got...er... removed... I'd probably have some of my sperm frozen first.

I've never liked kids.

*Bootkicks Baby*

I prefer to attempt to impregnate her and not succeed.

That's just me though. I need volunteers

lmao

"Why have sex when you get the same effect with your hand?"- Ben Jenkins
I found that quote amusing.
I don't want kids.

All I am asking is: Do you want to have children some day? Do you already have them? Will you adopt? etc, etc.

It would be a fascinating experience. I am sometimes torn. I have the capacity to experience the full feminine motherhood thingie . . . but at the same time, I am more emotionally inclined towards the advice of a wise man: "I'd rather be a kid than have them."

Don't worry, DG. He was making a joke about helping to make you pregnant when you turned 18.

But the phone number he gave you was from an 80's song.

DAMNIT... now it stuck in my head...

Because I'm male-to-female transsexual.
You are? I thought female-to-male?

You are? I thought female-to-male?
Obviously not. Do you really think she would make a mistake about that?

No kids for me. Got five lovely nieces to spoil so far, though.

i definatley want kids one day. probably the best thing you can do with your life is to bring kids into this world - everything else is kinda pointless. and, yes, i am something of a nihilist ;)

You are? I thought female-to-male?
:confused:
What?
Hell no.

I do want kids and I will probably adopt. Unless some female friend wants to carry my child. That would feel very selfish, though, as there are so many children out there who desperately need a parent.

Neo-Anarchists, thank you for sharing.

My partner and I have already decided that once we've finished uni and are financially stable we're going to have 2 kids, and possibly adopt a third. We're not sure yet, I guess we'll have to see how we go.

I'd love to have kids one day... but can't. Well, at the moment, I could assist, but in a few years, won't be able to. M-t-F like Neo, see. Argh.

*crocktchety old man with shaky voice*

Why, when I was your age, young ones, I used to want 21 kids--all with just one wife. Now, I don't want any kids. Darned whipper-snappers. :p

But spoiling other people's kids is such a pleasure. :) Take them off mom & dad's hands for a few hours (or days), take them on a nice trip, drop them off home. Everyone wins. Mom & Dad get some nice private time, nieces/nephews get some individual attention and have fun with adults other than mom & dad, and you get the benefits of having kids without the downside. ;)

I have a son, he will be 11 in june... I plan on having one more.. hopfully before I am 40... I am 32 now... I love having my munchkin, he was an unexpected blessing, but having him got me though some things I may not have otherwise. Kids are great... but if you know you are not the type it is ok. Not everyone has to have kids to be complete in their lives, breeding is optional! *laughs* but I would not change one moment of my time being a mom, hard times and all...

Maybe when I'm done school, and eitehr my boyfriend's genetics improve, or there is a way to circumvent his genes from being passed to my kid(s) (unles sof course his mom's genes come through, in which case, the kid(s) will be cute!) :p :D

Maybe when I'm done school, and eitehr my boyfriend's genetics improve, or there is a way to circumvent his genes from being passed to my kid(s) (unles sof course his mom's genes come through, in which case, the kid(s) will be cute!) :p :D
are you saying you have an ugly boyfriend?

are you saying you have an ugly boyfriend?
Nope... I just think he could've turned out as cute as his sister. :D

Nope... I just think he could've turned out as cute as his sister. :D
Are you lesbian? :confused:

*sigh*

I would love to have kids, but its going to be an impossibility.

Well, I am finally before the big decision: either having a go at it alone and enjoy my little family, or forget the whole idea and enjoy a different life. I'm in my thirties and I feel time is of the essence now. It's this year or nothing.

Not me.

We've been trying for awhile now (a year maybe?).....no luck yet, altho' both tested fertile. Hope to have a boy and a girl

I think I want a child, eventually.

Well, I am finally before the big decision: either having a go at it alone and enjoy my little family, or forget the whole idea and enjoy a different life. I'm in my thirties and I feel time is of the essence now. It's this year or nothing.
How 'bout you enjoy a whole different life with moi instead? ;) :D :fluffle: :p :fluffle: :D

Well, I am finally before the big decision: either having a go at it alone and enjoy my little family, or forget the whole idea and enjoy a different life. I'm in my thirties and I feel time is of the essence now. It's this year or nothing.

My mother decided when she was ready to have children - and to do so whether she had a male in the picture or not. When she got pregnant, my father proposed and, at first, she refused because she thought he was only asking because she was pregnant. (Other than my brother's existence, in hindsight, she probably should have stuck to that refusal LOL)

One way or another, I would say if you think you're ready, go for it.

Never ever ever.

I really hate children, and consequently am fully against ever having any of my own. Seeing the offspring of other people screaming unnecessarily and misbehaving on a frequent basis is more than enough for me, thank you very much.

My mother decided when she was ready to have children - and to do so whether she had a male in the picture or not. When she got pregnant, my father proposed and, at first, she refused because she thought he was only asking because she was pregnant. (Other than my brother's existence, in hindsight, she probably should have stuck to that refusal LOL)

One way or another, I would say if you think you're ready, go for it.

Well, I have an aunt who had a child on her own, and so the idea isn't foreign to me and it doesn't frighten me at all. I would prefer to have someone to share it with, but not at any cost.

Finding the donor is my real problem... I don't want just anybody... since we may have to try more than once, I'd like to thoroughly enjoy the experience.

lol... maybe I should take an ad in the newspaper...

Well, I have an aunt who had a child on her own, and so the idea isn't foreign to me and it doesn't frighten me at all. I would prefer to have someone to share it with, but not at any cost.

Finding the donor is my real problem... I don't want just anybody... since we may have to try more than once, I'd like to thoroughly enjoy the experience.

lol... maybe I should take an ad in the newspaper...
You want kids of your own?

I want children someday. I'm only 13 and don't want to have underage sex or anything, and don't want to have children until I'm ready, but I want children one day.

To everyone who says they can't stand children because they misbehave, just remember: you were like that once, and your parents taught you.

I really hate children, and consequently am fully against ever having any of my own. Seeing the offspring of other people screaming unnecessarily and misbehaving on a frequent basis is more than enough for me, thank you very much.


Many of those brats you see do not have good parents who set limits and enforce them. My 2 boys are quite well-behaved and well mannered (they are 7 and 3). I get compliments on them all the time. Even the 3 year old says please, thank you, excuse me (even when he burps), bless you when someone sneezes, and even covers his mouth when he coughs. Yes, there are times when I am ready to pull my hair out but I still wouldn't trade it for a life without them.

I want children someday. I'm only 13 and don't want to have underage sex or anything, and don't want to have children until I'm ready, but I want children one day.

To everyone who says they can't stand children because they misbehave, just remember: you were like that once, and your parents taught you.

Good for you! You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders. Good luck!

Well, I have an aunt who had a child on her own, and so the idea isn't foreign to me and it doesn't frighten me at all. I would prefer to have someone to share it with, but not at any cost.

Finding the donor is my real problem... I don't want just anybody... since we may have to try more than once, I'd like to thoroughly enjoy the experience.

lol... maybe I should take an ad in the newspaper...

I'm absolutely willing the help out. It's not like breaking rocks :fluffle:

My fiance and I have already talked about having kids. We both want 'em. She'll have to bear them, but I'll be there for her 100% when we do. We're waiting on everything until after we're married. Then, we'll see what we can do about finishing our college education (I'll be getting my Ph.D. after she and I get married). She's hoping we will take a break after she has her Bachelors to have our first child. I will be 26 and she will be about 23.

As for the number of kids, we're going to take however many are given to us. She would like to have twins once, just for kicks. I've also told her that if I had the capacity to (like a seahorse), I would be more than happy to help in that department, too. Unfortunately, I don't have that kind of power. I'll just do what I can.

Besides, starting the process is half the fun, no?

I don't particularly want to be pregnant...

...which is a lucky thing because I can't...

...but seriously: having seen my 8-year-old brother torturing my parents, I don't really think I want to have children either.

I would like to have children. I am trying to get ready during the time that I have left before I turn thirty five (a few years down the road) but even after that happens (turning 35) I still want to have children vaginally. I would rather not go through adoption if I can help it. I want the birth experience. I realize that there are higher risks for mother and child once a woman gives birth after 35 especially for the first time but honestly having children at all engenders risk all around. And the thing about being 50 and chasing toddlers. Hell and damn, if I am 50 and I can still run around and chase toddlers, I think I'm doing well...

I would like to have children. I am trying to get ready during the time that I have left before I turn thirty five (a few years down the road) but even after that happens (turning 35) I still want to have children vaginally. I would rather not go through adoption if I can help it. I want the birth experience. I realize that there are higher risks for mother and child once a woman gives birth after 35 especially for the first time but honestly having children at all engenders risk all around. And the thing about being 50 and chasing toddlers. Hell and damn, if I am 50 and I can still run around and chase toddlers, I think I'm doing well...

My dad is 60 and he can still chase toddlers. My mom is not far behind, either. I myself am 5th of 7. I am one of two boys in my family and have 5 sisters.

I want children and I would have no problem with having them now. I want a large family, like 6 kids! I just love big families, they are the best.

I'm absolutely willing the help out. It's not like breaking rocks :fluffle:

Willing to fill out a questionnaire? *eyes fluttering*

Willing to fill out a questionnaire? *eyes fluttering*

I doubt you can ask me a single question you won't like the answer to.

I doubt you can ask me a single question you won't like the answer to.

*wicked laugh*
how very interesting... and how many are you willing to father?

more than you're willing to birth?

*wicked laugh*
how very interesting... and how many are you willing to father?

Let's start with one and see how that works out. Actually, I suggest we start practicing immediately, as it would be shame for us to try such a risky maneuver and pull a muscle or something. We should be properly warmed up and well-practiced.

Let's start with one and see how that works out. Actually, I suggest we start practicing immediately, as it would be shame for us to try such a risky maneuver and pull a muscle or something. We should be properly warmed up and well-practiced.


*fans herself*
I totally agree... when can you fly in?

more than you're willing to birth?

Well, that's the trick, isn't it? It takes a lot of practice to make perfect...

I want children eventually (finish uni first). Preferably mine, but adoption is a-okay too.

Well, that's the trick, isn't it? It takes a lot of practice to make perfect...
hmm *musing noise* good point

Many of those brats you see do not have good parents who set limits and enforce them. My 2 boys are quite well-behaved and well mannered (they are 7 and 3). I get compliments on them all the time. Even the 3 year old says please, thank you, excuse me (even when he burps), bless you when someone sneezes, and even covers his mouth when he coughs. Yes, there are times when I am ready to pull my hair out but I still wouldn't trade it for a life without them.Each to their own. I am glad to hear that their are some parents that bother to instill manners and discipline in their children at least; I commend you for that. Still, I would never have any of my own - I want to be defined by me and my achievements, not the fact that I am a mother. I am not saying that parenthood is necessarily a bad thing to be identified with, but I do think it depends on personal opinion. My priorities, for as long as I can remember, have been a happy relationship, friendship and a career. Call me selfish and I shall only agree with you. Furthermore, I could not stand anyone being so dependent upon me...and on a lighter note, kids' voices tend to irritate me :D

I sooo want to be pregnant! I can't wait, it seems like a great experience.

*fans herself*
I totally agree... when can you fly in?

I checked and flights to the center of the universe are terribly expensive and hard to find. Perhaps you should use your godly powers to warp me there or you here. I agree with the part about lots of practice that you replied to Chi.

Each to their own. I am glad to hear that their are some parents that bother to instill manners and discipline in their children at least; I commend you for that. Still, I would never have any of my own - I want to be defined by me and my achievements, not the fact that I am a mother. I am not saying that parenthood is necessarily a bad thing to be identified with, but I do think it depends on personal opinion. My priorities, for as long as I can remember, have been a happy relationship, friendship and a career. Call me selfish and I shall only agree with you. Furthermore, I could not stand anyone being so dependent upon me...and on a lighter note, kids' voices tend to irritate me :D


I have three children and love everything they do. Its other people's children I cant stand.

I always hear people saying they want to have children at the right time. Now I agree that you should finish school if at all possible. Itd be great if you could be finished with college, well into your dream job, met the love of your life and had banked enough dinero so that you are sitting pretty.........

but guess what....if you wait around for the "perfect" time to have children, you may very well be 50 or 60 and I dunno if I'd want to have kids that late in the game. So I say, think about it for a moment and be sure you are ready to give yourself to someone completely. Not part time, mon-wed-fri, not just during the summer months and not just when youre in a good mood. Having a child means becoming selfless and willing to learn as much from your children as they will be learning from you. Its no easy task and its not for everyone. But for me, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I didnt know love could run so deep or feel so strongly until I had children. You learn about who you really are when you become a parent. I am a better person because of my kids, They have taught me dicipline, patience, kindness, selflessness,and how to multi-task...which I was never good at until they came along ;) . There is also nothing sweeter than your child looking up at you smiling. My whole world can be falling apart.....and one of them can smile at me. Then I'm all fixed up.

So, who wants to be pregnant?
Ooh, ooh, I do I do!

Oh wait...

I definitely want children though.

Ooh, ooh, I do I do!

Oh wait...

I definitely want children though.


I can say this with a certian amount of surety.......people may want children but no one wants to be pregnant. Its just not pretty and feels oh so ouchy.

I think I should get you pregnant Tribes. Think of the rumors.....

I can say this with a certian amount of surety.......people may want children but no one wants to be pregnant. Its just not pretty and feels oh so ouchy.

I think I should get you pregnant Tribes. Think of the rumors.....
Ooh, I could check into a pre-natal clinic under the guise of an ex-East German female shotput champion, pumped full of steroids to enhance my perf....

...oh wait, that was Junior. Maybe I should just stop now.

Ooh, I could check into a pre-natal clinic under the guise of an ex-East German female shotput champion, pumped full of steroids to enhance my perf....

...oh wait, that was Junior. Maybe I should just stop now.


HA!
We could diguise you as one of those bints on Absolutely Fabulous.....Patsy maybe? God I love Brittish television. I could disguise myself as Rowan Atkinson or whatever his bloody name is.

/fake Brittish accent

I can say this with a certian amount of surety.......people may want children but no one wants to be pregnant. Its just not pretty and feels oh so ouchy.

I think I should get you pregnant Tribes. Think of the rumors.....

Actually, I do. Of course, I think the wish to be pregnant directly stems from the wish to have children. One way or another, every time I see a pregnant woman, I want to be her.

Actually, I do. Of course, I think the wish to be pregnant directly stems from the wish to have children. One way or another, every time I see a pregnant woman, I want to be her.


I was just being my sarcastic self Dem.....yeah its ouchy but its great too. TG me for all the horrific /wonderful details if you ever want. I had two killer pregnancies and labors so you can get a worst case scenario opinion from me. I had a friend who sailed through hers like she was at friggin Disneyland.....damn her.

HA!
We could diguise you as one of those bints on Absolutely Fabulous.....Patsy maybe? God I love Brittish television. I could disguise myself as Rowan Atkinson or whatever his bloody name is.

/fake Brittish accent
Nah. If I'm going as anyone, I'm going as Victoria Wood. No reason, I'd just feel outclassed going as Joanna Lumley when stood next to Rowan "One of the best British Comedians of his age" Atkinson. I might as well look like a respectable comedian too :p

I don't think I ever want children. I'm only 20 tho, I'm far to career focused and selfish with my time. Hopefully in a few years I will get to work in the area I want and there is no way its far to even subject children to that.
But who knows maybe if I meet the right guy I'll change my mind! But by that time Men will be having kids! God can you imagine how much they'd whine?

I can say this with a certian amount of surety.......people may want children but no one wants to be pregnant. Its just not pretty and feels oh so ouchy.

I think I should get you pregnant Tribes. Think of the rumors.....

Not me! I definately want to be pregnant, I swear I get jealous when I see pregnant women. I know its painful and all but think about it, you have a baby inside you! Its amazing, and I think girls are prettier when they are pregnant.

Not me! I definately want to be pregnant, I swear I get jealous when I see pregnant women. I know its painful and all but think about it, you have a baby inside you! Its amazing, and I think girls are prettier when they are pregnant.


again people......I was kidding. Sarcasm. Joke. YES being pregnant is the most glorious feeling in the world.

I definetly want kids someday, but I'm divided over pregnancy vs. adoption...

Pregnancy: I just plain want a child of my own flesh and blood to raise from birth.

Adoption: 1) I have my virginity and would like to keep it. 2) I don't want to go through the Hell of childbirth. 3) There are plenty enough people out there in the world without adding to an already overgrown population when you could just as easily adopt one of the many parentless children out there.

again people......I was kidding. Sarcasm. Joke. YES being pregnant is the most glorious feeling in the world.

I want to be pregnant. Is that weird? "Help, I can't see my dingy. And I don't even want to think about where that baby is coming out of."

Alright,..

All I am asking is: Do you want to have children some day? Do you already have them? Will you adopt? etc, etc.



Hi Dempublicents1!, anyhow I really want children and want to get married soon (I 17). I will probably get married in the next couple years..dunno. Its not exactly up to me, but sort of is..if that makes any sense. Anyhow definitely I want like..2-5 children. And then adopt some. Plus its just smart to have a big family in Alaska because then EVERYONE gets a PFD, and then the family is rich. Oh yah, no I am not a stupid guy who leaves everything to his wife.

totally uninterested in children. i've already had three babies to take care of so far, and though i love each of those kids i really hated being a parent. its looking like my lover is going to insist on having kids at some point, so if i want to keep him i'm going to have to agree to have kids, but hopefully he will be okay with adopting because i have no interest in birthing...i've attended plenty of childbirths already, and had my fill just being a spectator or the hand-holder.

it's nice that some women want to have babies and like being pregnant, and i'm glad they can enjoy themselves during that process, but i find the entire concept boring and unattractive.

I want to be pregnant. Is that weird? "Help, I can't see my dingy. And I don't even want to think about where that baby is coming out of."

yes thats wird, but thats one reason we love you so much. I cant see you having a baby though.....no matter how big your neck is.


Bottle-good for you.Just because people dont have a child from their loins doesnt make them any less of a parent. I think adoption is great since there are so many children in the world who need loving parents. Congrats and best wishes to you and your mate no matter which course you choose to take.

Bottle-good for you.Just because people dont have a child from their loins doesnt make them any less of a parent. I think adoption is great since there are so many children in the world who need loving parents. Congrats and best wishes to you and your mate no matter which course you choose to take.
yeah, it's odd...i seem to make a habit of rearing other people's kids, and i'm the one who hates children. the universe has a sense of humor.

yeah, it's odd...i seem to make a habit of rearing other people's kids, and i'm the one who hates children. the universe has a sense of humor.


i NEVER thought I;d be able to have children. I thought no way could I go through the process.....the pain and all that. I am thinking that theres a part of the brain that deletes the memory of just how painful some births can be......because if not, no woman would ever have another baby again. *shudder*

maybe thats why I had two hard pregnancies and labors.....it proved I could handle it......plus a whole lot more. go me.

i NEVER thought I;d be able to have children. I thought no way could I go through the process.....the pain and all that. I am thinking that theres a part of the brain that deletes the memory of just how painful some births can be......because if not, no woman would ever have another baby again. *shudder*

maybe thats why I had two hard pregnancies and labors.....it proved I could handle it......plus a whole lot more. go me.
the pain doesn't really phase me, it's mostly the inconvenience and the fact that afterwards all you get is a baby. if giving birth meant that i ended up with a Viper instead of a baby, i would do it in a heartbeat.

the first birth i attended was my brother's, and i haven't been scared of labor since. sure, it looked hard, and i was scared at first because mommy was red in the face and using no-no words, but she reassured me that "mommy is just working very hard, and no matter what she says she still does love daddy." after that i wasn't worried, especially since she was telling dirty jokes and making the orderlies uncomfortable.

childbirth doesn't sound like anything i want to do, and man are the smells disgusting, but if i felt like i would get something worthwhile out of it then i would be more than willing (and able) to do it. i just don't want kids at all, so there's really no motivation for me to endure childbirth :P.

Go you!!

the pain doesn't really phase me, it's mostly the inconvenience and the fact that afterwards all you get is a baby. if giving birth meant that i ended up with a Viper instead of a baby, i would do it in a heartbeat.

LOL.....yeah I might go through it again for a Benz

the first birth i attended was my brother's, and i haven't been scared of childbirth since. sure, it looked hard, and my mom was swearing under her breath for about 2 straight hours, and she dislocated two of my dad's fingers because she was squeezing so hard, but she was lucid and talking calmly through the whole thing. i was scared at first because mommy was red in the face and using no-no words, but she reassured me that "mommy is just working very hard, and no matter what she says she still does love daddy." after that i wasn't worried, especially since she was telling dirty jokes and making the orderlies uncomfortable.

ever since then, the process of birth hasn't really frightened me. it doesn't sound like anything i want to do, and man are the smells disgusting, but if i felt like i would get something worthwhile out of it then i would be more than willing (and able) to do it. i just don't want kids at all, so there's really no motivation for me to endure childbirth :P.
have someone take hold of your index finger and your middle finger......now have them pull them apart slowly. Have them continue till the skin rips open and then tell them to just pull your fingers completely off..........

then multiply that by 100000 and thats how bad it hurts. lol...I almost pass out when I get my blood drawn, so my perception of pain might be dif Bottle ;)

have someone take hold of your index finger and your middle finger......now have them pull them apart slowly. Have them continue till the skin rips open and then tell them to just pull your fingers completely off..........

then multiply that by 100000 and thats how bad it hurts. lol...I almost pass out when I get my blood drawn, so my perception of pain might be dif Bottle ;)
well, i'm somebody who enjoys getting piercings and tattoos, so pain isn't something i'm scared of. i know giving birth would be more painful than anything i've ever experienced, and i know i would probably not enjoy it while it was happening, but i'm not scared thinking about it. pain i can handle...it's kids i can't stand.

I have 11 children!!

Strangely enough, they're all cats and dogs....7 cats, 4 dogs to be exact. No matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to pop out a human flesh loaf, I just keep on having litters of puppies and kittens. :D

The pain of childbirth is nothing like any other pain. Yes, it hurts like hell (but thats what they make epidurals for ;) ) but when you look into the face of that precious little baby, it seems worthwhile. Otherwise, why would some of us go through it more than once?

well, i'm somebody who enjoys getting piercings and tattoos, so pain isn't something i'm scared of. i know giving birth would be more painful than anything i've ever experienced, and i know i would probably not enjoy it while it was happening, but i'm not scared thinking about it. pain i can handle...it's kids i can't stand.

oh see I cried like a baby when I got my ears pierced. /wuss

so having 3 toddlers get into a bag of flour and demolish your kitchen, while listening to the music from Barney, would be much more painful that giving birth to you......I bet you are wincing at the thought of that ;)

Children-eek!
I'm too selfish and immature anyway. With neices and nephews I can have a little fun spoiling them and being a bad example but not have all the responsibility. Cats are enough responsibility.

I have 11 children!!

Strangely enough, they're all cats and dogs....7 cats, 4 dogs to be exact. No matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to pop out a human flesh loaf, I just keep on having litters of puppies and kittens. :D

That must have been a shock at the hospital. Meow!

Children-eek!
I'm too selfish and immature anyway. With neices and nephews I can have a little fun spoiling them and being a bad example but not have all the responsibility. Cats are enough responsibility.
Welcome back :)

I can say this with a certian amount of surety.......people may want children but no one wants to be pregnant. Its just not pretty and feels oh so ouchy.

I think I should get you pregnant Tribes. Think of the rumors.....

I do... I want to feel the kicks and have morning sickness, and be uncomfortable, and unable to find a right position to sleep in... I want to have a natural childbirth and experience it all... It's all part of the process and I just want to... experiencel it all.

Does that make it a masochist, too? I already know about the kinky sadistic part... Or is it that I just want to be able to play the drama queen when the kid hits his/her teens, ie. such classics as: i brought you into this wsorld and I can take you out... i went through 26 hours of labour for you and that's the thanks I get?...

I want a child eventuly, but first i want to be able to support a family.

Adoption: 1) I have my virginity and would like to keep it.

What, really? Even when you got married and all that? Why?

I do... I want to feel the kicks and have morning sickness, and be uncomfortable, and unable to find a right position to sleep in... I want to have a nutral childbirth and experience it all... It's all part of the process and I just want to... feel it all.

Does that make it a masochist, too? I already know about the kinky sadistic part... Or is it that I just want to be able to play the dramam queen when the kid hits his/her teens, ie. such classics as: i brought you into this wsorld and I can take you out... i went through 26 hours of labour for you and that's the thanks I get?...
You really want kids, huh?

I want a child eventuly, but first i want to be able to support a family.

Forgive the double post, but I wanted to draw attention to this.

Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for this man. If only more people took this attitude.

I don't want children, because I also want to contribute to the world through my accomplishments rather than because I reproduced. Also, I think that the world is over populated as it is. If I have a change of mind (which i don't think will happen for a very long time), I think I will adopt a girl and then maybe a boy. But that's only after I've made a successful career, and can afford all the things I think are going to give them the best education and upbringing possible.

My bf thinks I'll change my mind and that I'll want to have my own children. But then he thinks having children will fulfill his life :rolleyes: I personally don't think having a complete life requires having children. And anyway, I'd rather not go through with the pain, general nausea, vomiting, more stretch marks, incontinence, and vaginal tearing. But I don't think any ill of people who do want to be mothers/fathers.

You really want kids, huh?
LOL, yeah, Gene, I do. I've even asked a lawyer friend of mine to look into having papers drawn up for the donor...


EDIT: actually, I was ambivalent because I was either going to do it alone, or have none. I've just recently decided (last 2 days) that I am having one, alone or whatever. Now, if I can just line up the candidates... lol

LOL, yeah, Gene, I do. I've even asked a lawyer friend of mine to look into having papers drawn up for the donor...
Good for you :)




Damn :( Now I'm gonna have to choose another female NS'er to chase. :p :eek: :D :(

I'm not EVER giving birth and I'm not even sure I want to get married. I don't know if I have the energy to spend years of my life trying to figure someone else out. If I do decide to have kids I'll probably adopt and get a manny.

I have nine nephews and nieces, and since the first was born 16 years ago I have known that I wanted Kids.

My wife has now deceided that she doesn't want them. :(

Still I married her, not her womb. And she offered to divorce me if I wanted to find someone else :eek:

Still so long as we can still :fluffle:

I don't want children, because I also want to contribute to the world through my accomplishments rather than because I reproduced...

I personally don't think having a complete life requires having children. And anyway, I'd rather not go through with the pain, general nausea, vomiting, more stretch marks, incontinence, and vaginal tearing. But I don't think any ill of people who do want to be mothers/fathers.This pretty much sums up my feelings on the issue.

I don't want children, because I also want to contribute to the world through my accomplishments rather than because I reproduced.


Funny I think of my child as my greatest accomplishment, and a way for me to make the world better by teaching him how to be a free-thinking and responsible individual.... there are way too few of those in the world *smiles*

I do... I want to feel the kicks and have morning sickness, and be uncomfortable, and unable to find a right position to sleep in... I want to have a natural childbirth and experience it all... It's all part of the process and I just want to... experiencel it all.

Does that make it a masochist, too? I already know about the kinky sadistic part... Or is it that I just want to be able to play the drama queen when the kid hits his/her teens, ie. such classics as: i brought you into this wsorld and I can take you out... i went through 26 hours of labour for you and that's the thanks I get?...

"Do you know how many times I had to have sex with your mother to get you? And the midnight trips to the grocery store? Telling her she still fit into those jeans? *rubs temple, quieter now, shakes fist* Those jeans, those damn jeans! *shakes head* Uh, I mean, and the pain I had to watch your mother go through? Do you have any idea how hard she squeezed my hand during labor? *holds up finger, barely bends it* My finger only bends this much now. And this is the thanks I get?"

"Do you know how many times I had to have sex with your mother to get you? And the midnight trips to the grocery store? Telling her she still fit into those jeans? *rubs temple, quieter now, shakes fist* Those jeans, those damn jeans! *shakes head* Uh, I mean, and the pain I had to watch your mother go through? Do you have any idea how hard she squeezed my hand during labor? *holds up finger, barely bends it* My finger only bends this much now. And this is the thanks I get?"

LMAO!
A man after my own...err....heart!
you're missing all the fun at the Kazoo, btw...

I'd like to have children at some point, though it's hard to say when will be the right time. I'm emotionally ready but there are things I'd like to do that a child would - please forgive the term - get in the way of. Plus I don't have my own house, I'm unemployed and not exactly financially secure. Ho hum.

I'm twenty-six next month and I always imagined I'd have a kid before thirty. Four years. I left uni five years ago. Eek.

I'd be happy to adopt, provided my partner was also happy to do so, of course. Actually, adoption seems to be a very worthwhile act indeed.

I'd love to have a child someday, it seems to me like it would so much fun to be a mother, even if it is hard work a lot of the time. But, I may not ever get the chance to have a natural child because several women in my family are sterile and I have hormone imbalances that make my monthly cycles go weird. But I'm only 16, so I have quite a few years before I'll be ready to even think about having children :)