What helped you make the decision to be child-free? How do I be sure about what I want? Looking for recommendation - resources, articles, books etc.
My partner just let me know he would be ready to start trying in a year. My head just spun. I am not ready now at 31 (as a woman and my clock is going tick-tock) and I don’t think I will ever be ready. I am neither excited about the process of birthing nor does a crying pooping tantrum-throwing machine excite me!
I don’t think any first time parent is ever going to be ready. If birthing is a fear you have, go for a c-section instead.
Kids are also very different from one another. Tantrums are not commonplace, it depends how you approach your kid when it is sad, upset etc.
PS: sorry for not linking you any articles. Choose whatever you feel works for you and your partner :)
That’s terrible advice. A C-section is a major abdominal surgery, where you can’t do much after, and for weeks. (This includes a carry limit of less than baby plus car seat)
Truly, if birthing is a problem, adopt. But if children are the problem, then maybe it’s not for you.