My Uterus, Husband, and I Agree – No Children
I could be mad at my uterus for placing me in a caste of women who aren’t worthy to be part of the in crowd dominated by mommies. I could be mad that I endure criticism for making a choice that is right for me (other than following the crowd.) Instead I embrace my uterus (and praise God for the IUD) as the logical partner to my brain that said to me, “I’m not going to define you. You define yourself. Forget I’m here.”
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Thanks for the article. I am a young woman and have made that decision due to environmental/population/would rather adopt less fortunate reasons. Because I am so young making this decision, I always hear the "you will change your mind" line as well.
We are all individual and as we try and teach people, do not feel they have to follow pier pressure. It is the same regarding having children. I think we all have some great things to contribute to the ourselves and the world. It is wise when someone knows their journey is not to have children. Then they are and we as community are free to enjoy the gifts they have to give and explore to the world. It should not mean anything other then they are smart and have other things to do in life. Barbara and for those that maybe wondering I do have a child.
Word. :) When I decide I'm ready for a family, I plan to get a dog. That will be my baby.
THANK YOU!!! People ask all the time when, when, when? Uh, never. My choice. I've raised my brothers, godmother, baby sat since I was 12 and now I'm done. Many of my peers are becoming grandparents, ugh. Why would I want to start over. With work and sleep I barely have time for anything, let alone the dog. Absolutely love kids. It's time for me and if that makes me selfish, then I'll be a dues paying member, what time is the next meeting?
NYC- convince who? I suppose its time that childfree are not treated as 2nd class. Being in the military (spouse and member) it's all about family - defined as having children. When you dont have kids you're left out of most social elements. The civilian world is more accomodating in general, but interrogation is still prevalant. Unless one chooses to walk away from the questioning, be as rude as the questioner and/or lie (stating infertility which isnt fair to those who are infertile), then one must concede to invasive questions. Perhaps like prohibiting gay marriage, we'll be forced to procreate :)
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