I was never the girl excessively enthusiastic about having babies, but now I’m at the point in my life where people obviously think that I should (at the very least) be thinking about having babies.
As if consistent nagging from my mother isn’t enough, there seem to be reminders everywhere. I’m not sure if it has to do with the recent NHL lockout or just an abundance of sexual chemistry floating around (that obviously wasn’t in the air I was breathing) – but there are pregnant women and newborn babies everywhere I look. I do adore children and I absolutely admire all the women who endure 9 months of pregnancy – including the before/after/during effects. But the truth is that I actually have no desire to get pregnant… which seems to be quite a big shocker to many people I’ve shared that with.
People keep telling me how magical the whole process of creating a new human being is. They try to explain how wonderful it is to watch your own child grow, while noticing physical, emotional, and habitual similiarities between them and you. I can understand the unexplainable beauty or desire of having a baby. I just don’t want to experience it.
My decision against producing my own child is just the same as people choosing to avoid life experiences because of their own fears, opinions, and personal tastes. I willingly admit to being frightened by the (commonly) uncomfortable pregnant moments and the concept of pushing a baby out of your body. I’ve heard horror stories, and they’ve all convinced me that I’m not enticed to take a chance of experiencing any of the possible aches and pains.
All that being said, I’ve seriously considered starting a family one day with the right person; I’ve even picked out a few of my favourite baby names. But when the time is right and I’m ready to be a mom, I don’t plan on popping out my own child. I’m definitely on board with adopting a beautiful child, despite the fact that many people have tried to change my mind.
While it’s very possible that I might eventually change my decision, in the event that my baby fever spikes, but for now…
I’m not pregnant, and I don’t plan on getting pregnant.
Sorry Mom.
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