Wow! Babies do stir up a lot of emotion. I hope i haven't offended anyone and thank EVERYONE for sharing their thoughts.

I am in my early thirties and do feel the clock ticking and i can't bear the thought of growing old without offspring around me. Funnily enough I look forward to the 9 months of pregnancy because I'm fascinated by the magic of creating a new life (boy, am i in for a shock!)
Being tied to the house with screaming babies does scare me, but i do appreciate that the first nine months will only serve to create the bond that will help me get through those sleepless nights.
i do worry about the resentment at hubbie and others going out without me, but I think now I can see that it's only a temporary situation - a change like all changes in life (as one of you so brilliantly put it). We will just have to find new ways of having adventures. I look forward to introducing one or more new humans to the pleasures of an active life...
Meanwhile, we are planning Scotland, Alps and Pyrenees next year - all before I get pregnant!!! I should be sick of biking by then

Also, I guess it may simply never happen - shouldn't complain about my chicks before they've even hatched.

Em