This is a sore point between me and my husband (DH) on the one side, and our parents and the neighborhood busybodies
on the other.
I don't want kids right now. I may change my mind down the road, but honestly... I probably won't. The thought of childbirth squicks me out. The whole pregnancy process scares me. Then there are the joys of taking care of a small baby - can you say sleep deprivation?
DH and I have agreed, no kids for at least the next 2-3 years. Our lives are crazy enough right now without adding kids into the mix.
However... our parents desperately want to be grandparents. DH and I are each only children, so we're their only hope for grandkids. My parents make a point of oohing and aahing every time we're with them and they see a baby or toddler. My in-laws are more blatant, and recently went so far as to try to get a friend of ours to convince us to have a baby!
And the busybodies in our community! I can't gain five pounds without somebody asking me if I'm pregnant. (This is great motivation for me to stay on my diet.
)
Okay, </vent>
I wouldn't mind raising a child or two... I just really don't want to have to go through the pregnancy and childbirth thing. I'd love to adopt, though. There are so many babies and young children out there in need of good homes and loving parents.