Off late I have been really wanting a baby and I can't understand why

[La Lioness Priyanka]

I have alway hated the thought of something growing in me and to a degree I still do. I think it's a little creepy.

But I really want a little girl so badly.

maybe its cos my cousin had a daughter and I am approaching 30.

So confusing.

I wouldnt actually have a child now because I cant afford it and I want to get a doctoral degree but I really really have been wanting a baby girl.

[ScreamingMeemie]

1. Well...I kind of have a little girl...I mean she just graduated but

she is really cute and little-ish acting. :)

[La Lioness Priyanka]

2. ..

:)

[MrCoffee]

3. Come babysit LittleCoffee for a week...you'll get right over it.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

4. lol

:)

[flvegan]

5. From the title, I thought this was a food craving thread.

:popcorn:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

7. ...

:rofl:

[ghostsofgiants]

17. Babies are pretty delicious.

[bigwillq]

6. So have one.

:)

Who will be the daddy? :shrug: :P ;) :)

[La Lioness Priyanka]

8. cant afford one both in terms of time and money

i am not sure i want to birth one, just have a little girl.

[bigwillq]

21. Then adopt.

So you are sure to get a girl.

[Mutley]

9. Biology?

I sometimes feel it, too.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

11. maybe, its a very strong urge.

[4_Legs_Good]

14. I agree, it's probably biology

That stuff kicks in even when you think you're immune, at least it does to me!

David

[Iggo]

10. I understand why.

It's because you're human.

:hi:

[La Lioness Priyanka]

12. i dont really want to have one though as much as i want a child

its very weird

[Parche]

13. Are You Looking For Donors?

:woohoo: :woohoo: :hi:

:hug:

[Bucky]

24. Hey, Parche. What do you gather from the fact that yours is the only comment she doesn't respond to?

Every now & then you type faster than you think.

[Parche]

26. that

she doesnt need a donor?

[Bucky]

27. I gotta hand it to you

I don't mean that literally ;)

[Parche]

29. you are gonna lend me a hand?

:woohoo: :woohoo:

[Bucky]

30. I'll give ya the clap

But this still won't get Priyanka her baby.

[Book Lover]

15. If you think having something grow inside you is creepy

just wait until you see your stomach moving due to fetal wiggling.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

18. i dont really want to have one and be pregnant. i just really want a baby girl

[ghostsofgiants]

16. You could always adopt. (Maybe? What are the adoption laws like for gay people down there now?)

I'm sure there are lots of kids out there who could use a home when you're ready to provide one.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

19. who you calling gay???

i kid i kid. it just saw a very funny skit on logo about this.

anyhow the plan is to adopt in about 8 years or so. sadly, i want this child now.

[Iris]

20. Maybe you could volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters or

some other group like that?

Anyway - from what I've seen of you here, I think you'd be a great mom and any child that had you in his/her life would be lucky! :)

[Lyric]

22. Oh man, I know what you mean.

I want a baby girl sooooo badly...but there's no way we could afford it, there's no "baby daddy" in the picture even if we *could*, and I'm going to be in my 30's by the time I finish school. I'm afraid that by the time we're done with grad school and have good jobs, my easy baby-making days will be gone. :(

[RainDog]

23. Offer to babysit

if your cousin lives nearby.

A baby is a lot of work. A lot. If you want to get your doctorate, you are asking to make your life semi-hellacious to try do that and raise a baby. Babies are more portable, as far as all that goes, but sitting up all night when your baby has an
earache and can't lie down, general sleep deprivation, the adjustment to being a parent... those all are all big things.

if you have family members near by, it's probably much better. I never had that, so if you don't, you would need to find a mom group for the mutual support.

I think your initial idea is a good one. Lots of babies need homes, too. and will in the future.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

31. yeah i am not going to have one or get one now... just wondering why

i want one so badly

[IndianaJones]

25. I'll give you one of mine...they're part oriental or chinese or something. nt.

[yvr girl]

28. There was a baby for sale on Craigslist Vancouver

You missed your chance though...the baby has been removed from the home.

[applegrove]

32. I've been thinking about wanting a baby these days too. But it is impossible. I am

single, poor, and have had too much grief in my life. I couldn't guarantee a safe upbringing. Plus I'm 43. So no babies for me. I'll just have to enjoy the ones I see on the bus, at church, etc.

[Shell Beau]

33. I think it is just a natural thing for a lot of women to feel when they

start reaching certain ages. I have that little thing (girl) growing in me right now and I have to say it is the most amazing thing in the world. Feeling a living thing move around and kick inside of you is unbelievable. But anyway, go babysit or something to give you a little kid time.

[khashka]

34. There are things you can do

Volunteer at an orphanage or hospital - babies need lots of attention and people trying to do their job can't always provide it.

You can volunteer at daycare places, they often have more than they can handle.

Or babysit.

Cool that you wanna wait until you've finished your education and can afford a kid. That was my plan.

"I am approaching 30" - that made me laugh. Your biological clock has a long way to go before it goes off, girl.

Khash.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

36. dont have time. work full time. go to school. part of the reason i wont adopt a baby now

[semillama]

35. onoz! You have the BABY RABIES!!!!! n/t

[edbermac]

37. Twins available in the UK.

You'd do a far better job than these idiots.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x7777653

[La Lioness Priyanka]

45. fucking bastards.

[PVnRT]

38. It's a sign - you need to sleep with matcom and get pregnant

One would only hope your genes overpower his. Otherwise the consequences could be dire.

[Sequoia]

39. If you think it's creepy then don't bother.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

43. i think the pregnancy is creepy not raising a child.

[Sequoia]

47. That's what I meant. Being preganant is not creepy.

Just adopt a child, the orphanages are full.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

48. i will, it is kinda creepy to me. though i find other pregnant women adorable

i loved when my mom was pregnant and i could feel her belly

[Zuiderelle]

40. You don't have to do it now. Get your doctorate first.

I find that having a child later in life is ideal (although it was my partner who went through the actual "having" of our child). At this age, I've gotten all the wild oats out of my system, and am thoroughly enjoying watching this little person learn and grow and become a loving, wonderful human being.

There's nothing like it really. And I NEVER wanted to have a child before. Now I can't imagine my life without him.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

42. oh i wont have her now. i just weirdly want a child. i cant explain it

and the lack of logic in my wanting is make me nutty'

we are on the other hand thinking of flying to SF to get married, now that NY might recognize marriages from other states

[Zuiderelle]

49. Yay! Congratulations! You should!

You make a lovely/loving couple. I know that you'll be great parents some day when/if you decide the time is right.

[hunter]

41. It's possible to have babies in grad school...

Not rational, maybe, but possible.

Unfortunately I don't remember exactly how we did it -- sleep deprivation makes you forget such things.

I was at home whenever my wife was at school, and working whenever she was at home.

We had no money. A few times we had to get emergency loans from the school to buy groceries or keep the electricity on.

I remember looking forward to lunch at work because I could take a nap. Sometimes I'd fall asleep in the break room with my head on the table leaving my lunch untouched.

[Midlodemocrat]

44. I think it has less to do with your age and more to do with

the fact that you are feeling settled in a relationship as well as your studies. So, perhaps you are just looking towards the next stage of your life?

You've got tons of time. My friend Diane had her last child at 44. Perfectly healthy adorable little boy.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

46. thanks. my mom had her last baby at 43 too...

:hi:

[IronLionZion]

50. Consider adoption in the future

There are many children in the world who would love to have a family that loves them. Quite a few GLBT families have adopted girls from China.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

51. i will adopt. probably from india.

:hi: