Do you think you will have children?

Do you think you’ll have children? I’ve always wanted children but been single a long time and been ill with psychosis. I’m 36 now. I might do a PHD then try for baby at 39. That’s if I stay stable. I’ll have been stable for four years. Five when the baby comes. If a baby comes. I’m also coming round to the idea of maybe not having them.

How about you?

Would like to, it’s a matter of good mind health though. Don’t want to be in a position where I can’t be the kind of parent I’d like to be, in which case it is better not have children.

A partner would be lovely though. A support if I can’t manage certain feelings or situations.

What age are you now? Are you male or female?

25, Male. Currently in education myself. Also looking to do a PhD.

Your young you have plenty of time to have children. Plus men can have them any time.

Yeah I know, but being the type of parent you’d like to be takes a sound mind. That’s what I’m thinking will stop me

Maybe your mind will become sound. Not saying it’s not already.

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No, the world is already overpopulated.

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No, not until I marry and then I will plan with my future partner about it.

I’m having a baby. It’s due date is 9th June 2021

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I’m vaguely considering it but as something for way in the future. Children are a lot of responsibility.

I had a vague desire to have children. Sometimes when my niece and nephews were visiting I would be thinking I really wanted to have children. But a mental illness that entailed many visits to the mental hospital precluded me from having children. Maybe it was for the best. I don’t know.

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Congratulations! Send us pictures.

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Not likely for me…I’m 47 now. Don’t know that I could handle parenting for 18 years anyway.

I don’t know. Maybe if I find someone new and we both want a baby.

Are you on meds now? Or have you stopped your meds for your pregnancy?

No , i never wanted kids, too much stress!

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No I never wanted kids - with my mental condition I won’t be able to cope. It will be too much for me. My pdoc thinks so too.

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I’m too old
Not fussed about having kids they are hard work and worry

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I do not want children. I’ve a hard enough time taking care of myself. I’m worried I would just ruin a child.

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