I paid Child Support for 17yrs out of 18yrs for my first child, been #1 influence for my 12 & 13yr olds all their life... never any regrets. Decommissioned nearly 10yrs ago and all is good... this ship is too old now to unselfishly bring a child into the world. I would love a new born, they are sensational, I am at the age where I am ready for grandchildren.
If at 45 I had another kid, at 75yrs of age if I got there, dementia free, cancer free, heart attack, stroke free ect, my child at age 30 would have a parent who could be looking at nursing homes, need constant care ect... They don't need that shit when they are setting out in their own lives.
The decision to get the snip means 'no more'... but really looking forward to my grandchildren.