Do you want kids?

[Dotti]

This is a question for the younger members on here I suppose, anywho when you "grow up" do you want kids and why, if not why don't you want kids. What are the pros and cons of having children

Post your stories here!!!

[sharksarecute]

I hope you dont mind me, as an older member answering this :cool:

I am in my late 30s (ancient, I know) and as yet have no kids. I guess the biggest reason for me leaving it so long, is because I dont believe in having kids outside of marriage (I know these days its unusual, and while its OK for others to be unmarried parents if they so choose, its not OK for me). I wasnt lucky enough to meet my gorgeous husband earlier I spent my 20s with the wrong person, and I never really wanted kids with him. Plus, in my 20s I was too busy travelling around the world and establishing my career, too busy to think about kids.

So, I broke up with him and several years later met my prince charming. We got married a year ago, and since then have ben trying for a baby. Ive already had one miscarriage (tough) and I fear that due to my age it may never happen.

So my advice... experience life, have some fun and establish yourself before starting a family... doing things like that are much harder with kids... but dont leave it too long.

[~Lynd~]

I'm 26 and indifferent.If it happens that's great but if not that's fine to.

[Emma]

Yes, I would love to have a child.

Not now though as im only 17 & wouldn't be able to handle it.

But yes, I would adore a little girl later on in life

Boys are okay too I guess - But I have always dreamed of having a wee girl!

[Dotti]

I hope you dont mind me, as an older member answering this

I am in my late 30s (ancient, I know) and as yet have no kids. I guess the biggest reason for me leaving it so long, is because I dont believe in having kids outside of marriage (I know these days its unusual, and while its OK for others to be unmarried parents if they so choose, its not OK for me). I wasnt lucky enough to meet my gorgeous husband earlier I spent my 20s with the wrong person, and I never really wanted kids with him. Plus, in my 20s I was too busy travelling around the world and establishing my career, too busy to think about kids.

So, I broke up with him and several years later met my prince charming. We got married a year ago, and since then have ben trying for a baby. Ive already had one miscarriage (tough) and I fear that due to my age it may never happen.

Aw, thanks for sharing! People who aren't in their teens or whatever are always welcome to share I can't even imagine what it must be like having a miscarriage

[Samantha]

Im 17 (nearly 18) and I know one day I would love to have children. Like you Emma I would love a little girl, I dont know why I think its because of the closenes I have with my mum, I want that with a daughter. But I would also love a boy, maybe one of each. I also if it happens would love to have them when I am quite young, I dont know why just like the idea of being a young mum

[Ryan]

I can't stand children and so I don't plan on having my own.

[TachelHolden]

Im 18 i love kids , have two nieces and i love them to bits , some day later on in life at around 30 if i was in a stable relationship i'd problably want to try for a family and if i knew my boyfriend or partner/husband was mr right i would like to have 2 children.

[Ashleigh <3 Lincoln]

I love Kids and Names, I would like five kids someday! Preferably four Girls and One Boy!

Names:

- Ella Madelyn "Ellie"

- Sophie Isobel "Soph"

- Caleb Thomas "Cale"

&

- Amelia Charlotte "Milly"

[flyingwithoutwings]

I'd love to have kids one day! I like the idea of being a "young-ish" mum, say, in my 20s.

I'd love to have either a boy, or a girl. Preferably a little girl, hehe. But as long as they're healthy, I don't mind.

I love the name Leilani Marchelline. I'm set.