Today, the doctor saw in my file that I was 39 and asked me straight away, “How many kids do you have?” Not IF I had kids, just how many. Sure, a woman's main purpose is to procreate. What else could she want from life? FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was told I'll need a hysterectomy. I'm barely 22. My doctor said "You probably wanted kids, huh? That's gonna be rough!" FML
Today, I asked my husband if it was a good time to think about having kids. His response was, "ABSOLUTELY FUCKING NEVER." I’ve always wanted to be a mom and he knows that. I feel like I’ve wasted my life. FML
Today, I explained to my boyfriend that I want to get my tubes tied, because I don’t want kids and can’t stand the fear of getting pregnant by accident, despite contraception, which has happened before. He summarized: “So, the main point is to preserve your fertility, right?” Wrong. FML
Today, after spending a great day with my nieces, I turned to my husband to ask him if maybe we should start trying to get pregnant like we both agreed we wanted to multiple times. Before the words even left my mouth he said, “God they were exhausting, thank God were not having kids.” FML
Today, I went to a new doctor. While filling out charts she looked up and said, "I'm assuming you are single." FML
Today, I asked my boyfriend if he might want kids one day, and he most definitely does not. In fact, he even thanked me for reminding him we need to stock up on condoms when we go shopping, plus he’s even considering a vasectomy just to make sure. I’m already pregnant. FML
Today, I tried to have a conversation with my mom. As usual, it turned into an hour long gush about how much she loves her grandkids. When I said, “You know you have children as well, right?” She goes, "Yeah but I only had them to have grandchildren for me!” FML
Today, I asked my mom why she decided to be a parent. She replied, in all seriousness, "Everyone else was doing it." FML
Today, I was talking to my mum about how I'd quite like to have kids someday. She responded: "Well, nowadays they let singles adopt as well, don't they?" FML
Today, I had a doctor's appointment and my doctor had to examine my abdomen. I'm generally a pretty fit woman. After touching my abdomen, my doctor called me "the perfect specimen" and asked me if I was single because his son is also single. FML
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Earl_KarmasBitch 36
Zero is a number. The question is perfectly acceptable without any of the other stuff you added to it.
OniKudaki 6
Why ask 2 questions when 1 will get you the answer you need? How many kids do you have? Zero, one, two, etc. Do you have any kids? Yes. How many? Why do you assume the doctor sees women as only tools for procreation? Maybe he's simply streamlining the process. Plus, at that age, any pregnancies are deemed geriatric with a whole slew of potential complications.
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OniKudaki 6
Why ask 2 questions when 1 will get you the answer you need? How many kids do you have? Zero, one, two, etc. Do you have any kids? Yes. How many? Why do you assume the doctor sees women as only tools for procreation? Maybe he's simply streamlining the process. Plus, at that age, any pregnancies are deemed geriatric with a whole slew of potential complications.
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
Zero is a number. The question is perfectly acceptable without any of the other stuff you added to it.
mattiagardin 15
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Lol it's a standard question, you can easily say "none" instead of turning it into a butthurt rant that shows how much of your life you regret
RichardPencil 32
My guesses are: 1) A well-stocked kitchen 2) Good birthing hips 3) Tasty recipes to please her man. Let me know if I win! I hope the prize is time travel to the 19th century.
clovericous 27
So, how many kids do you have?