|
I think this is from the perspective of having seen "Soylent Green" far too many times, but I would feel downright guilty if I brought a child into the world without taking care of one who is already here. (that is, adopting one child for every child you conceive) Overpopulation and overuse of the world's resources are very real problems.
If/when I do adopt, I would definitely adopt an older child. Most people want babies, but I don't do the things that most people do, plus I'm not a baby nut - when I see a couple with a baby and a dog walking down the street, I ooh and ahh over the dog, not the baby.
Would I ever do IVF, the whole bit? I say now I wouldn't, but I honestly have no idea how I would feel when the time came up. You never do. The one time I did have a pregnancy scare, I was terrified, but at the same time a little sad that I wasn't. I would have NEVER thought I would have any reaction other than relief.
__________________
It is all 33girl's fault. ~DrPhil
|