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Resources to help me make the child or childfree decision (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by eccentric@lemmy.world to c/childfree@lemmy.world

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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!

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[–] Tolookah@discuss.tchncs.de 11 points 1 year ago

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.