Quote Originally Posted by Jay_Bunny View Post
Uh yea, I can't get married because I'm in a same-sex relationship. Even if I had the ceremony and we exchanged rings, said our I-Do's the government still would not recognize my fiance as my partner and my fiance would not have legal rights over our children.

And I was not asking whether I SHOULD have children. I was asking for advice, suggestions, and experiences. I like hearing what others have to say and in this instance, parents. I would like to know what parents have to say about having their first child. What was it like? Whether I have a child or not is purely my decision and no one on here can sway me one way or the other. I'm not saying I'm going out today to get pregnant, but I am starting the researching process and this is one of my ways of getting a few things answered. I believe myself to be a mature individual and I'm not about to go out and do something stupid. I want to have as much information at my disposal as possible and get some opinions, suggestions, and advice along the way.

I appreciate your reply, but I would like to be considered a mature adult before someone gives me their advice.
I understand now, and I'll get out, thought it was more of a "Should I, or Should I not" thread. Heinsight (spelling) is sometimes better IMO than someone going through it. That may not make any sense, but I continue to see people I know and love fall off the face of the earth because they have a newborn at home. I'm happy for them, and I want a child too, but EVERYTHING should be in order.

As far as the same sex marriage thing, while it is illegal, and to me it doesn't matter either way, there are still legal ways to get rights to a child without being married. I'm pretty sure everyone that would possible get the child has to sign off on it, but you can make a contract for just about anything now. As long as all parties agree and all affected parties agree, I don't see where the problem would be.