I knew by 22 I never wanted kids. Annoying, noisy, messy, and expensive.

But I listened to everyone around me saying I’d change my mind.

Got snipped at 35, mostly due to the scares and the extra risk to my SO due to recent law changes (abortion being made illegal).

We (my SO and I) both agree I should have just done it sooner, and not listened to everyone claiming my opinions would change.