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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes. That said, I'm jealous of childless friends for their time, disposable income, freedom, and sleep. Very jealous. But I still love my life as mom without those four.[/quote]

I have zero jealousy of my childless friends.  I can't imagine having their life. However, I have an amazing DH who is truly a partner in raising our children, so for me, it has been a wonderful ride. I think having a spouse you love and who pitches in makes the experience a huge difference.[/quote]

You can't imagine their lives? We're you never childless?[/quote]

I was childless until I was 27.  No, I cannot imagine having the freedom I had at 26 today. I don't want it. I don't feel that kids shackle me. I also don't put a huge amount of value in disposable income (partly because I'm comfortable and don't want for anything).

I seriously cannot imagine a life that I would be truly happy in without kids. I have some single friends without kids who are deeply sad that they have not had kids and one who did IVF on her own to fill her void.  Some not, and it is GREAT that some women admit that they don't want children and DON'T DO IT, unlike many here who are wasting their Thursday night on an anonymous webisite wistful that they were free of the dreadful burden of a family. My sister is one of those women who does not have kids and has made the wise choice not to sell out on herself. However, if i had her life, it would suck. If she had mine, it would suck and she would be on here wishing she never had kids.[/quote]

Struck a nerve![/quote]

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