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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For reasons I don't want to get into, having children looks more and more not in the cards for me. Is there possibly a physical silver lining to that?

I'm in great shape as it is, a size 2, and my body is as firm and tight well into my 30s as it was ten years ago... maybe even better, since I don't drink as much as I used to. Will my not having been pregnant/given birth delay the weight gain and bodily changes that come as women get into their late 30s and 40s?

I'm not seeking validation for choosing body over kids. Only looking for silver lining in an otherwise disappointing situation. The other upsides of course are more time to engage in competitive athletics and travel and hardcore outdoor activity, but I'm wondering if forgoing the physical stress of children will enable me to maintain a physical peak for longer. For what it's worth, the other childless women I know of various ages seem pretty trim. [/quote]

I'm sorry if kids were what you wanted.    I applaud you for making lemonade out of lemons.   :)    The one downside to being kidless that I can see is an increased risk of ovarian, endometrial, and breast cancer.  But that could be offset with use of the birth control pill for several years.    [/quote]

How do you explain cancer in women who’ve had children?[/quote]

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