Do You Like Babies?

Actually, my parents were rather like - okay - you don't want kids, fine... I never was pushed to have, or want to have kids, I was probably pretty lucky - tho in my case I did have a sister 4 yrs younger - she's a great lady now! I did have a few moments of weakness in my mid-30's for a child - but more for adopting one rather than having one. I resisted, and I have to say that I came up with the "math of marriage" it takes a mommy and a daddy to make a baby - I'm the potential mommy so I stayed away from potential daddies... or 1+1=3 in biology - mind you, I was 4 yrs old. As it turned out I probably couldn't have taken birth control pills, and as the d*mn-fool nurse at the first gynecologist's office said - "The pill is not 100% effective." The first time she told me that I told her I didn't believe in immaculate conception - twice, the second time I told her it takes two to tango and I haven't been dancing! (thru gritted teeth.) I never fit in with my age group when I was younger - especially after I moved from the "smart" neighborhood. There I thought I was stupid, but when I moved I discovered everyone ELSE was pretty stupid - where I used to live the top 2 students in my graduating class were on the same block! One kid - a few yrs older taught himself to read at 3 and another kid a few yrs older than that taught himself to read at 4. Gee, wonder why I thought I was stupid....

Heck, I wish I had grown up around smart kids like that! All of the kids in my neighborhood were either brats or everything with them was drama, drama. That's great that your family didn't push you. When I announced I was child-free to mine, they really weren't surprised. My family has never tried to change my mind, but strangers and family friends have. Most likely because they don't truly know me and how unhappy I would be with my own kids. My only sibling, my brother, also is child-free, although his reasons are different (he has many physical and emotional issues that he doesn't want to pass on), so I do feel a little for my parents because I know they'd like grandkids. Having kids wouldn't fix the problem though, because then my husband and I would be miserable and the relationship with my parents would suffer. My husband's family is all for our child-freedom because, as his dad has said, "I have kids. I'm all for you guys not having them since I know what it's like!" You and I are very lucky to have understanding families! :)

Yes, I babysit other children. I am a student so it works better with my schedule. I have to admit that I am never fully calmed when I am babysitting because I always have that fear that something will happen no matter how careful I am. But as time goes by I am getting used to it and I surely cant get enough of the funny stuff they come up with everyday. I babysat my brother and all my cousins , do not have nieces and nephews yet, so I had to move on :P! You are lucky to have nieces and nephews. It is so much different when is someone in the family. Enjoy your time with them!!

Hi mimuche! Do you mean you babysit for other kids? Wow I think that's a tough one, I admire you. Sometimes I'm more comfortable taking care of my nieces than other kids, I get too frightened I might break a bone in them or something LOL:)

hi there selina0625! is that a picture of your son? he's so adorable! I bet he brings you so much joy. As for me I really adore babies, children in general. thanks for the response.

I bet all the people that told you you'd regret it are biting back their words now. :) I'm glad you stuck with your heart and didn't give into pressure from others. So many child-free men and women do and regret having kids once they do. The earliest age I remember not wanting kids is 6 years old. Four years old is the earliest I've heard of yet! I remember not wanting to get married my entire life because I thought that if I married, I'd have to have kids. When I found out it's a choice to have kids, I did look for somebody...but only after being assured that having kids and being married where two completely separate things. :)

My thoughts exactly. I am really not into babies, but they are interesting for an hour or so, then it's back to Mom or Dad they go. :)

I so agree! Thanks jesloveian! happy my lotting:)

Thanks for the response lazeebee! Same here, I can't deal just yet with the big responsibility motherhood has to offer. happy mylotting:)

It's kind of fun being around a naughty kid sometimes. It's funny when they start telling stuff that astonish us adults. thanks for the response vivianchen!:) btw I also like vivianchen:)

Same here abbypringles! it must also be fun to have a nephew. Right now I'm still wishing to have a nephew since all I have are nieces. They do get rid of stress. Thanks for the response!:)

Hi vingyan06! I see you already have 2 kids of your own. It must be so rewarding raising your two angles. Thanks for the response and happy my lotting:)

I agree! thanks superaren:)

It's not so bad being a "big kid" it's actually fun! Sometimes it's much more fun to hang out with kids than adults, don;t you think? LOL!:) Thanks for the response purplealabaster.

Hey there k2creation! thanks for the reponse:)

Yes arunmails! I proved through all the response here that most of us looooove babies. Thanks for the response and happy my lotting:)

Kids are really fun. Thanks for the response thecrazyjogger!:)

Sometimes I feel the same way desteny. I'm more comfortable taking care of my nieces than other kids. Thanks for the response!:)

Hi there laurahen! thanks for the response. The most probable reason why a baby's cry gets to us is the thought that maybe we're afraid that she's crying because we're doing something wrong, that's what i think.

Hi minhminh0604!:) I do believe that they are God-sent. So how was it growing up as an only child? I guess you have your cousins as playmates anyway right?

I agree with you mummysboys! I think it's nice that you have raised such good young boys. Maybe I can ask for your advice someday when i have my own LOL!