Originally Posted by
glowworm2k
DH and I don't have any children yet, although we're hoping to have one before long. He's going to be 39 this fall, so we've decided on a maximum of 2, but possibly only one as he doesn't relish having teenagers around in his '60s - I really can't and don't blame him for this - could you imagine?!?! ;) DH has said that he will have no problem having the snip as he knows that pregnancy can be very, very hard on the female body and also that other forms of birth control (e.g., pills) can also have negative side effects. We're still a ways away from the decision, but I'm happy to know that he's not squeamish about the idea and is willing to take a turn in being responsible for family planning (after I've shouldered the burden in all of my relationships to date!).