Comments on: Turning 28, still childless by choice

By: Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You

Dawn @ Coming to a Nursery Near You — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:58:00 +0000

I didn’t have my first until I was 6 months shy of 30. Times HAVE changed, and there’s no law that says there’s a perfect time for kids. TRUST me on that LOL
I know the older generations will have that whole “oh wow, NO KIDS YET” vibe? but ya know, that’s how they’re programmed LOL

By: malou

malou — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:40:30 +0000

Happy Birthday….Wish you all the best in life

By: Poppy

Poppy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:56:20 +0000

34 and still childless, right here!

Don’t start a family until you’re ready, if you’re ever ready. It’s not fair to you, therefore ultimately not fair to any of your existing family members.

By: Pumpkin

Pumpkin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:43:36 +0000

I love this post. I love the fact that you are taking your time with this decision and not just rushing to have a family. So many people today are in a race to have children and have them quickly. There is no need! You will know when the time is right. And, when you do have a child take the time to enjoy him or her. Surround yourself in the wonder. These are human beings afterall.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:59:51 +0000

Happy birthday Jane! So glad to hear you’re doing what’s best for you & your husband & just enjoying life. We had our kids when I was 32, 33, and 35 and prior to that we had 2 dogs, travelled a ton (we had been married for like 8 years before kids) and just did lots of stuff. Makes it very easy to settle down and dedicate yourself to your kids when you don’t feel like you’re missing out on everything. And when our kids are a little older, we want to travel with them & show them all of the wonderful things we’ve seen and more.

Enjoy your birthday – hope it’s a great one!!!

By: kristina

kristina — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:57:42 +0000

I know what you mean about being, say, a teenager and thinking 28 is old. Well I’m 9 yrs older than you, and I remember thinking I was old at 28 but now I think about how young it is.

I got married at 27 and waited 5 yrs to have kids (on purpose). I don’t regret that one bit. I traveled. Had time with just my DH and me. Got to do the career thing.

Got pregnant at 32 or 33 and now, at 37, have 2 kids.

Wouldn’t have it any other way.

So don’t even think twice about having kids. Have them when you want them.

Oh, and being a dog mommy is very real. My first baby was my cat, who predates my husband. She is still around. And I value her as a family member. I would be the same way if I had dogs, which I love just as much as cats.

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:11:25 +0000

Happy Birthday Jane!!! I hope you have a fabulous day!

28 is not old at all! You are in a great stage of your life, enjoy every minute. I’m the same way I’ve always loved sleeping in, cooking when I feel like it and girls trips! Don’t get my wrong I do love kids but I’m just not ready either, it’s so funny how it’s “expected” of you at a certain age. My puppy is my only baby for now and he’s a handful!

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:16:45 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope your day is amazing! I agree, enjoy your childless days and then when the time comes, enjoy your child filled days just as much!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:23:14 +0000

Happy Birthday, Jane! I can relate to not being ready at 28 — at your age, I’d actually decided to go back to grad school and enjoy the heck out of my nieces, nephews and extended family. Had my first child at 34 and never looked back. Enjoy those Sunday sleep-ins til 9:30! And have a super birthday.

By: louann

louann — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:31:55 +0000

Happy Birthday Jane!!!!! =) Hope you have a great one and an even greater year ahead of you =)