Today, I was discussing with my husband about how it was time I stopped taking birth control so we could have a baby. He looked at me and said sincerely, "We're a little young to be having kids, don't you think?" He's 35 and I'm 32. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I told my dad that I'm pregnant. He shook his head and said, sadly, "What a waste. You're way too young to throw your life away like this." Silly me; I was worried that at 46 I might be too old for this. FML
Today, despite my objections, a 50-year-old guy at a bar tried to convince me that my "biological clock is ticking" and that it was time to have kids, "before it's too late". He then offered his help in this noble endeavor. 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 asked my husband if we could start talking about kids. He said sure, so we talked about kids. Then I asked if we could maybe start trying to have kids, and he said, “Absolutely fucking not, are you mad? What’s wrong with you?” FML
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 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 had to break up with my boyfriend because we’re not on the same page. He doesn’t want to get married or have kids because he “wants to enjoy his youth” and “you’re only young once, don’t waste it!” He’s 38. FML
Today, I told my husband I might want a baby, so he took me to visit his best friend who has a toddler and we stayed for an hour. I no longer want a baby. I want the pill wrapped in 2 condoms and a joint vasectomy/hysterectomy paid for with my non-baby disposable income, and my husband now has a shit eating grin. FML
Today, I told a guy that I was on birth control. He decided that it would be best for us not to continue speaking with each other. I never would've thought taking care of myself would be a deal breaker. 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
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kingwess 8
35 is the new 18
imagineapc 11
Sounds like your husband doesn't wants kids. Don't pull the goalie on him, he'll resent you.
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mrrod462 4
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There is an increased chance that your child will be born with a disease such as Down syndrome if you have beer had a child from 30 or younger. So I suggest u tell him that
shellzy 20
Well considering she and her husband are already over 30, I'd say that's a moot point. And I thought it was over forty.
Dilwann 27
Starts at 30-35. At 45 there's a 1 in 30 chance for a child with Down Syndrome.
angiodave 6
A"disease" called Down's syndrome?? It's NOT a diseas, but a genetic predisposition! You can "cure" a disease, but you? I'm afraid not! So insensitive!
PlaySpades 21
84- I understand the sentiment but just to clarify, Down's syndrome is a genetic disorder, not a genetic predisposition. You either have it or you don't, and predisposition means there's only a chance you'll develop it later on.
lzmo 20
Loving ur username ( ^^ )
dontpanic_fml 32
I'm gonna say you deserve it as you probably never discussed the issue of children with him and you sincerely think that his reasoning is actually that you're too young. Also, you're now in a no-win situation. Good luck!
williamcarter93 13
Don't do anything devious like pop his condoms on the sly or pretend that you still are on BC when you aren't...he will end up hating you if you trick a baby on him.
doritowhore 9
Perhaps it would have been a better idea to discuss this a lot earlier in the marriage? I mean suddenly thinking "LET'S HAVE KIDS" after all that time makes me think that it probably hasn't been thought through well enough in the first place.
baileygirl88 8
I totally agree! I plan to be in my 30s as well...I'm 25 now and am so not ready and won't be for at LEAST 5 years!
sonnyrosa 32
I think I might be dyslexic. I totally read "Today, I was dissecting my husband..."
chell1894 13
There isn't really a "proper age" to have a baby. If you are financially stable with a significant other that agrees on a baby then that's the proper time. I know plenty of 20something parents with babies. They are married and can afford a baby and wanted to be young parents. There's nothing wrong with that ...
skyeyez9 25
Refusing to have kids is a valid reason to divorce. If you truly want kids and he keeps putting it off because he doesn't have the balls to admit he doesn't want them. Leave and marry a guy who does want kids. I have a friend who is very bitter because he wants kids badly and his wife (who initially wanted them) changed her mind and refuses now. Because she said she likes her childless lifestyle and kids will "ruin it."
doritowhore 9
I can see your point with the whole "losing out on kids because your spouse disagrees" thing, but it would be just as much of a loss to divorce the one you love dearly. Even more of a loss, because the "kids" are an idea and do not even exist at that point.
Abantiquo 7
To a point yes, but some people have kids at the center of what their life will be one day. Hard to give up that understanding of your future.
skyeyez9 25
My husband's dad was in the same situation. He was married to a woman who initially said she wanted kids then changed her mind. He stayed with her for 20yrs before making the decision to divorce because he wanted kids (he was 40yrs old and time for fathering kids running out) He married my mother in law and they had 3 boys together. They were married 22yrs before he passed away from cancer.
saksxalmo 20
#37, you kind of make it sound like you marry people for the future children, rather than for the person him/herself... I thought you were supposed be be accepting of your partner and love them in good and bad and shit. Anyway, why is everyone so obsessed with kids? I never understood it. The world doesn't need more kids.
HelloSirs 14
The longer you wait to have a baby, the higher the chance of defects. And personally, when my kid turns 20, I don't want to be 60, I would rather be 40-50 so I can spend more time with them.