09-28-2010, 06:45 PM
colinmackay Wrote:Seriously, since then I've had feelings that I want kids. I'm trying to sort out in my head whether that is a hang over from past pressure, or a genuine desire.If you are normally a responsible person - and I believe you are - just do it. The decision is yes or no. It's as simple as that. You can take 2 seconds to make up your mind or 20 years. In the latter case there is no guarantee that the decision will be any better. So do it.
Obviously, I don't want to go down the adoption or surrogate mother route unless I'm absolutely sure. It would be hellishly unfair on the child(ren) if I got it wrong.
Does anyone have any ideas? How do I go about sorting that out in my head?
Being a responsible person, when the day comes and you have the child, you will love it and will do your utmost to be a good parent. Don't forget that it is a life sentence. Even when your child is 50 they will still be coming to you for advice, money, your car or whatever. But I can promise you that you will never regret it.