Child-Free?

[Brianne Pitt]

Any other kid-free folks out there? When did you decide you didn't want children of your own? As you get older, does the pressure increase or decrease?

I have a niece and I think she's a blast to hang out with. But after a couple of hours? I'm exhausted! In my early 20s I had a feeling I wouldn't ever want kids, and as I've gotten older I've become more certain. Fortunately, my husband agrees with me about not wanting children, at least so far. I'm hoping he'll still feel that way after his sister has kids.

[Ashmystir]

I'm 35 (will be 36 in May). Sans kids too.

Not sure I want any. I guess my biological clock is broken. ha. ha.

Like you, I have teen nieces and nephews that I adore but I'm always glad to have my space and silence back.

Hubby and I enjoy our freedom. We may even be able to retire early because we didn't have to pay for school/daycare/medical/college/braces and God knows what else.

You're not alone.

[Katie]

31 and kid free! haha I love kids, don't get me wrong... just as long as I can give them back to their rightful owner when they start crying or getting irritable.

I think I really like the idea of having kids, but I'm just not sure about the reality of having them. I can still barely take care of myself and the thought of having someone's life solely dependent on me and my actions and abilities is absolutely terrifying.

[erin]

I am child-free as well, but my situation is a little different. I am 30 and not yet married. I am also unable to have children of my own. I would actually like to adopt one day but now (or in the very new future) is not the right time. It's been difficult seeing so many of my friends and peers have child number one, and in some cases child number two or three...

[Mimi]

In my early 30's married but still kid-free. I love kids though but we just get married and planning about it. It would be real tough =)

[Magic City College Girl]

i turned 30 not long ago. in a ltr but not married yet, would like to in the furture. as far as kids go, as least for me, no way. not anytime in the near future. i dont think i even want them. i just cant see myself being a parent. my boyfriend wants kids and has been trying to have some with me for years but he backed off a while ago when he realized that we cant afford any right now. besides i love my freedom and not having to take care of someone else right now. i juat want to take care of me.

[Colby City]

I'm 35 and will not be having children. The only pressure I get is from my Mom. She would like grandkids, but my brother's not giving her any either. She has our puppies as grandchildren. That's what we tell her. She rolls her eyes.

[Vanessa]

I am very happy not having kids. Seeing how drastically it has changed the lives of my friends who are on their second or even third child really opened my eyes to the financial responsibility aspect. I have two sweet schnauzers who get my mothering attention but sometimes I'm happy to drop them off at day care and just have pure quiet time for myself. I also love to travel and going at the drop of a hat is not possible when you are working around school breaks (summer, spring break, Christmas vacation, etc). I have felt kids are not for me since I was in my early twenties and don't see it changing now. I love my life and the freedoms (not having children have) afforded me.

[notofthisworld_1973]

I don't have any kids. I always wanted kids, I guess it wasn't meant to be for me. As I get older, I don't feel pressure, I just don't let it bother me anymore. I do have a couple of nephews, but they live far away.

[One Sassy Girl]

Hells yeah and glad for it!

Hot Piece of Sass

[Cindy]

I say if it's meant to happen then it will. I put absolutely no pressure on myself or any of my child-free friends. I think it's silly to do so. I'm not sure this is something you can plan.... I'm 31, single, with no prospects in sight. Hmmmmm... I think I'm going to enjoy every minute and go with the flow. I love children and if I'm a mommy in the future, great! If I'm not, great! So it shall be:))))

[La Belle Mere]

YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!

Just joined TSB and found this post. Brilliant!! This is JUST what I need at the moment!

I am 33 years old, recently married and childless. I have two step-kids that we have every other weekend and they have been the deciding factor for me that I definitely do not want children. They're great kids but they drive me nuts. And that's 4 days a month. And of those 4 days of the month I find the need to "get out of the house" a lot.

My blog is about how crazy-making it all is! www.labellemereuk.blogspot.com

I'm so glad it's not just me!!

[La Belle Mere]

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