[Early 40s] Closing biological window, low energy, no nieces/nephews. Why did you choose kids or CF?
My partner and I really needing other perspectives of those who decided after 40. We are running out of time for biological kids and our feelings have changed. We're blessed to be financially independent.
We’re completely torn:
Why we lean Child-Free: We love our stress-free life. We have lower energy than most people our age, and we love hibernating and eating out and enjoy having no obligations.
Why we lean Kids: We crave a family unit and more people in our lives. Neither of our siblings have kids, so we won't even get to be an aunt or uncle. Travel and eating out are not as exciting anymore while being just us two seems lonely.
If you've made it to the other side of the fence:
Why did you choose to have kids or stay CF?
Has your choice turned out better or worse than you expected?