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Having kids or not having kids

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So i am newly married my husband and I have talked and agreed not to have children. Some times i feel that I would like to have one but feel that it is just because all of our friends have them.And the monthly cycles that remind me that a women is made to have kids. It makes me sad. I am i crazy. Or does this happen to most women.

Having kids or not having kids

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I think it's normal to feel like you SHOULD want children. Society also puts a lot of pressure and tells you that it's wrong not (wanting) to have children. Have you thought about offering to take children in temporary foster care? I myself have thought of that alternative, both to meet my needs to care for someone (for a certain period of time) and to sort of "do my share".

Having kids or not having kids

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Of coarse it's normal to have baby pangs. I applaud you for not feeling pressured to have a baby just because. But on the other hand life evolves and we grow through different experiences and if you decide later that you want a child, go for it. It's a great blessing for those ready and wanting children in their lives and a blessing to some that they are free to do as they please and not have children altering their lives. You are not crazy. But if you are feeling the baby pangs, pretty sure it will grow stronger the need for kiddies in the future.

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