Comfortably Childfree:
whether temporary or permanent
1. You don’t hesitate to step up when your friends need a last minute babysitter.
2. You are the “favorite” aunt with so much love to give.
3. Shopping is your superpower especially when it’s time to splurge on yourself.
4. You’re a pro at sarcasm and quick comebacks when people criticize your childless status.
5. Finally, you know how to live and have learned to count your blessings.
What does it feel like to miss you for just one month? I want to know. What does it feel like to not cater to the pain you bring me? You take everything from me including my energy whenever you're around. I'm never myself. Actually I'm moody and you bring out the worst in me. I just want you to leave me alone for one month. Is that too much to ask? Actually nine months, that's all I need.
We met when I was 16 years old. I was over my grandparents house and sitting on their sofa just as happy as I could be and glued to the television. Then you came along. Who knew that one visit would turn into more than two decades together. Twenty-one years later, you're still around and it looks like you're not going anywhere. I've tried to make you leave on more than one occasion as well as my husband but you're tough. I must say I never imagined that it would be this hard to get rid of you.
I'll never forget the moment I thought you finally got the hint. It was the summer of 2012. I felt sexy and confident about myself. I was hopeful and no matter how many times you upset me I tried to be in a good place. A few times the thought of you made me feel a little uncomfortable but I remained positive and had my mind set that we weren't going to see each other. The thought brought me joy. I even started to daydream about what things would be like without you. I was afraid to tell my friends about us. It was too early to share the news. I was advised to wait two weeks but then you came back. It was Day 12 and I was just getting excited to begin a new chapter in my life. Unfortunately, I suddenly fell sick. I became extremely nauseous.
That's when you reminded me……I'm not pregnant and will never have control over my relationship with my menstrual cycle.
Many of us would be living a fairytale if our lives turned out the way we imagined. Instead of sleeping in on the weekends, I would probably have to cater to a toddler in the early mornings. The thought of a conversation with a little child just tickles me. Sure I would be an even busier woman but I would love every minute of it.
Sometimes dreams come true and sometimes we have to physically go out, open our wallets and turn our dreams into a reality. Today, many women are doing just that when it comes to having children. In fact, some aren't waiting for the ring. They're just going after the baby. Recent studies show the number of single women determined to experience motherhood has doubled in some countries.
One thing for certain, it takes strength. So how brave are you to broadcast your non-traditional journey to motherhood?
See the flyer below, share and tag Give Me a Ring and a Baby to help spread the word.
