Living childfree

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Feels so nice, but i need advice.

By kellidenise · New reply June 3, 2013
3 replies
So everything feels so right for the first time in a long time! Husband and I are on the same page about living child free ànd I've found other ways to nurture besides being a mother. I think I've finally ...

When do you call it quits? Anybody have a crystal ball???

By ell116 · New reply June 1, 2013
16 replies
I'm new to this site. I was motivated to join when I had an all night crying jag triggered by finding out that one of my DH's best friends from HS is pregnant with their second child...a couple who always ...

Thoughts on the Bitter Infertiles "Living Child-Free" podcast

By AJLonesome · New reply June 1, 2013
8 replies
Over the weekend I listened to the Bitter Infertiles podcast entitled "Living Child-free" - it was from Feb. 5 - and I'm pretty sure it's their most recent podcast. (Here's a link to the podcast: http://bitterinfertiles.podomatic.com/en ...

Did I just let the dream of fatherhood die?

By kinglouie · New reply May 27, 2013
8 replies
Hello, My wife and I got divorced about 2 years ago. We tried to conceive for about two of the three years we were married. It was rough. After ttc for 8 months I was diagnosed with an azfb microdeletion ...

Where do I fit?

By frozenoj · New reply March 19, 2013
4 replies
DH and I have been TTC since October 2011. We have been undergoing fertility treatments since February 2012. We had one pregnancy and subsequent loss in October 2012. We've recently had the decision made ...

Why me?

By champagne4unii · New reply February 4, 2013
4 replies
Hi my name is Jessica and i am 30yrs old. I have been living child free for 12 yrs almost 13yrs. I always thought that time would heal everything or it just wasn't the right time, but i am 30 now. I like ...

Bad day

By Nj3809 · New reply October 29, 2012
19 replies
Man I was fine! I was happy ready to move on!" Oh Nikki did you know Christina pregnant?" Punch to the gut! Why dose it always feel like a punch to the gut? Heart racing, wind knocked out of you punch ...

Anyone else single and childless?

By metrygirl · Posted May 21, 2012
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I am 40 + and single. After 3 years of infertility treatments and more money than I care to think about, I have given up on having a family of my own. Is there anyone else out there in this situation ...

Finally giving up the 'family car' and repainting the 'baby room'

By KeriBoBeri (Inactive) · New reply May 17, 2012
7 replies
So about 4 years ago, when we decided to start trying and my car was damaged in a tornado, we decided trade up and get a SUV (Ford Edge) so we'd have the extra room for the kiddos. I love, love, love ...

At a Baby Shower Today

By Stefanie1037 (Inactive) · New reply April 10, 2012
17 replies
Today I'm sitting at a baby shower for my cousin and his GIRLFRIEND. I hate to sound so selfish and jealous but I have a really hard time being happy for them and celebrating today when my HUSBAND and ...

Support group in West Michigan?

By lmg11283 · New reply April 1, 2012
1 reply
Anyone familiar with any support groups for infertility/living childfree not by choice in West Michigan? We live close to Grand Rapids, Grandville, Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, etc. Looking for some ...

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By sunset1960 · New reply March 25, 2012
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i had opperation on testicles when 5 now told i have no sperm i am now 29 and so want a child the doctors said it was due to opperation is there any help for me ...

an amazingly generous offer - can I refuse?

By martini03 · New reply March 14, 2012
18 replies
I wasn't sure where to post this and I will warn you it is a bit long. A little background... My husband and I spent three years trying to have a child. My husband has an underactive thyroid for which ...

Ever feel like a failure?

By Stacyy · New reply February 22, 2012
10 replies
Coming to grips with living childfree, is tough enough, even making you suicidal at times, and when you get past dealing with not being able to have a child after 9 miscarriages makes it so easy for people ...

What do you say when you are put on the spot about being childless??

By elf28 · New reply December 5, 2011
49 replies
Hi Every one me again. What a day I have had!!!!! Just to give you a bit of back ground about me My husband and I have been tryiong to have a baby for about 5 years. I had one pregnancy which was ectopic ...

some inspiration for living child free

By missinglattes · New reply August 3, 2011
4 replies
Love these quotes/links!! Stupid Question: So when are you going to get pregnant? Snappy Answers A1. As soon as you become less annoying. My guess is that will never happen. A2. I am waiting for human ...

Interesting Article

By madindc · Posted July 27, 2011
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Interesting article on the homepage of Yahoo this morning... has a great website for childfree travel as well! http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting /the-no-kids-allowed-movement-is-spreadi ng-2516110 ...

Is it possible to come to terms with potentially not have kids?

By elf28 · New reply July 1, 2011
4 replies
Hello Everyone. I am new to this forum and forum's in general. I have been struggerling with infertility for 5 years now following an ectopic pregnancy and the loss of my left fallopian tube. My husband ...

Great Book, "Nobody's Mother"

By Schmidtt · New reply March 1, 2011
4 replies
I have happened on this sweet little book of essays that I'd like to post. The book is called "Nobody's Mother" and it has been so wonderful to read the words of other women who are living without children ...

Tough Questions

By PamelaJeanne · New reply January 29, 2011
18 replies
What do you do with years of expectation about roles and identity? How do you turn off the tape in your head about what was supposed to be the rest of your life? Where do you find a new sense of purpose ...

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