I've NEVER wanted kids and since becoming a step-mother (SD 9 and SS 4.5), that feeling has only solidified further! I've always loved being an Auntie; I get along fine with kids. I've never wanted to be bothered with the whole 24/7 parenthood thing though. The step-kids and I get along just fine, but they annoy the daylights out of me. It's as if someone has to be paying complete attention to them every waking moment. My DH and his ex-wife and everyone else pander to these kids so much and I just can't do it!