I'm 28 and getting prepared to make this choice final. I've found myself more adverse to the notion of giving birth the older I get rather than the reverse. In fact, even when I was undecided on the parenting prospect I knew I'd rather adopt. Anyone else on this ship?

Also, I have to say that reactions I've gotten when I've had to say I don't want kids has been interesting. Most women over 35, whether they've had kids or not, have been unanimously supportive. Men of all ages have been either shocked & suggesting something's wrong with me, or are astounded at the notion that there can be a life to live without them. I find it erm...amusing, for lack of a better term.

Sometimes I see where the sexual politics of my state are heading and I think the permanent procedure is best. I don't respond well to hormones anyway. Anyone else understand?