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Joined: May 2001
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Was just wondering. I kind of feel like I should eventually have one because someday I'll be 50 and I might regret it. But, whenever I see groups of children I just think to myself how annoying they seem.<P>It's like signing up to have no time to yourself, constant responsibilities, and bills.<P>Am I a strange woman to feel that way?<P>I never did like playing with dolls when I was little either. <P>Did anyone out there feel the way I did, have kids anyway and was glad they did? <P>How about having one because your husband does?<BR>
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Joined: Mar 2000
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you are probably not the only women who feels this way..i myself do want children one day but if some other women doesnt want kids then thats her choice.<P>so no i dont think you are strange for not wanting children some people are just like that.
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Joined: Dec 1999
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I am not a woman, but I had the same feelings. <P>Our children were my wife's idea. I was extremely worried if I would be any good as a father. What if I never was able to feel anything for my kids? Would it have to be an act for the rest of my life, making an effort to try to like them and give up my freedom for them and all the rest of it? <P>A nasty feeling, and not one I found it easy to talk about - with anyone. <P>Fast forward to twelve years and two kids later -<P>BOY WAS I WRONG!<P>Regards,<BR>rs0522
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I didn't want kids either. Never considered myself mother material. However, the Almighty had other plans for me. I have three and every one of them was conceived on birth control. After the last one I finally had my tubes tied. Talk about fertile myrtle. <P>I don't regret it. I'm still not really mother material, but I can't imagine life without them, bills, grass stains and all.<P>Of everyone that has ever been in my life, they keep me grounded. They have taught me the greatest lessons in life. I'm glad I made the choice to have them. And keep them. Although my middle child tried to give the baby away and my oldest wanted to know why we couldn't return the middle one to walmart.
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