Well after five miscarriages out of five attempts and then the removal of my child bearing apparatus, I got the creeping feeling that the universe was sending me a very clear and distinct message.
But I never really wanted to be a mother anyway. I think it's something you absolutely have to want with everything you have. I just never quite felt that ardent. Of course, hindsight is 20/20, and I'm sure if any one of those miscarriages had grown into my child I would have adapted. Well, hopefully.
Today I'm 36 and child-free. My life circumstances are such that I can barely take care of myself, let alone a Mini Me. I can't say I feel any kind of a yearning when I see a mother and a child, but I understand why someone might. Myself, I like the volunteer work I do with shelter dogs. Someone's got to pitch in outside the womb, right?
Incidentally, my sister is about to turn 26 and she has come to the absolute conclusion that she does not any kids. I suppose that's subject to change, but she very clearly has given the matter a lot of thought and her reasons are tight.
So let us be non-birthing mothers!
