IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE LIKE ME?

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-02-2006
IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE LIKE ME?
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Mon, 10-02-2006 - 9:07pm
I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE THAT NEVER EVER WANTS KIDS. I KNEW AT 14YRS OLD & I AM NOW 34. HAS ANYONE HAD THEIR TUBES TIED & NOT HAD KIDS? PEOPLE HAVE JUDGED ME MAY WHOLE LIFE BECAUSE OF MY DECISION. JUST WANTED TO KNOW IF I WAS NOT ALONE IN THIS.
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-19-2005
Mon, 10-02-2006 - 9:32pm

No, you aren't alone. I haven't had my tubes tied but I also don't want kids. Come join us at Childfree By Choice, under Relationships!

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-rlchildless

There's also a CF board right here in Health:

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhchildless

There are lots of women who have made the same choice and will know *just* where you're coming from!

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-22-2006
Sat, 10-07-2006 - 5:40pm
You are definitely not alone. I know I don't want any. It's been tough now because I am a newlywed and everyone's question is always "now when are the babies coming?" Not going to happen. Yes, people are very judgemental and most seem horrified by the idea. Check out the websites that the last reply offered. I am a frequent visitor there. It's nice to know there are others like us out there for support.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 10-08-2006 - 2:58am
You are not alone! One of my very good friends has always known that she did not want children, she is 26 now and she did consider getting her tubes tied how ever she got the IUD instead it seems like the Drs dont want to tie tubes when some one has had no children. We also know a few other women who dont want kids too. As for me I am undecided and every one should respect your choice!!!!