cheewagacheewaga

Just wondering, but what does it feel like to have this biological clock ticking? Does this mean that you just have this urge to have a child? This urge to just have sex? Does having this biological clock "tick" inside you cause you to rush and make irrational decisions?

Also, for those of you that have hit menopause, do you still have this biological clock that ticks? Do you wish you could still have children?

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mommy22

For me, I don't know if it will ever stop--as you've suggested. I suppose it's probably different from everyone. I'm in my mid 30's and find myself suddenly wanting another child. My children are growing up and I see them going off to college in the blink of an eye (in reality, I still have a number of years before that happens). I see small wrinkles forming around my eyes. I've had some "work" done on other areas and I often think about the notion of a face lift when I start to noticeably age. I know it sounds vain, but the aging process is a tough one. Why I can't accept it as the cycle of life and go with the flow is beyond me. I married relatively young so I never had the ticking clock with marriage. I do think many people go through that stage as well.

As for irrational decisions, not so much. I have longings for another child, but I'm not going to purposely get pregnant in the heat of the moment without talking it over with dh and doing some planning beforehand. I usually think things out. I do think it can lead to mid-life crisis for many (cliche sports cars, toupees (sp?) and the like).

ljtseng

I feel mine starting. I've noticed that when i see a baby i want to hold it. The thought of destroying my body doesnt seem to bother me as much. I feel the need to take care of something. I feel a stronger bond with my H.

Ya, that is pretty much what it feels like.

I've always had that urge, so its hard to say.

Ya, actually, on some level i think it does. Before i felt the 'tick' i knew just how things should be before having a baby. But now all those things are starting to seem less and less important.

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Chopblock

---I've noticed that when i see a baby i want to hold it. The thought of destroying my body doesnt seem to bother me as much. I feel the need to take care of something. I feel a stronger bond with my H.---

So the "me me me" thing actually ends someday? Or is it just replaced with "baby baby baby"?