How would you cope if you suddenly had a newborn baby right now?

[Buzz Rules]

I'd give the baby back to his or her parents

No chance it’s yours?

 

[amcnj]

It would probably be annoying having the Guinness Book of World Records people always pestering for an interview.

 

[disneychrista]

Nope. Nope. Nope.

 

[jo-jo]

Suddenly? You mean without 9 months to prepare? NopeNopeNope. I never wanted kids of my own, and I ain't starting now.

My DD got a foster baby with a few hours notice. Had to rush to get diapers, formula, etc.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

What about if it was like the movie “Life as we know it”? I mean this in all in good fun. I totally respect your choice in not having kids.

I would not cope. I've got a mental illness that would not let me be a Mom even if I wanted to. I'd have to give the baby up to the proper authorities immediately. That's not being heartless, it's just a fact.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I would not cope. I've got a mental illness that would not let me be a Mom even if I wanted to. I'd have to give the baby up to the proper authorities immediately. That's not being heartless, it's just a fact.

No judgment whatsoever. I really respect your response. Thanks for answering.

 

[Buzz Rules]

My DD got a foster baby with a few hours notice. Had to rush to get diapers, formula, etc.

Was it unexpected or did she always want to foster?

 

[E&Cmom]

I probably manage after not having a newborn for 16 years plus being 16 years older not something I would want at this stage of life.

 

[Buzz Rules]

You could be very, very rich though, considering you'd be a miracle man LOL

Wasn’t there a man like a decade ago that claimed with modern science, he could give birth?

 

[TipsyTraveler]

Fine by me. I’d rather they get dropped off at my doorstep than have to go through pregnancy and childbirth anyway. We’re in the expanding-family stage of life as it is so we’re already prepared with supplies and it wouldn’t take much to adjust.

 

[Aurora79]

I wouldn’t. I love my kid more than anything in the world, but I hated being pregnant, and I wasn’t a fan of the infant phase. And kids are so dang expensive. I’m one-and-done for a reason.

 

[indimom]

My response "Not Well."
I read the question to DH, his response was "Right now?" With a look of horror.
LOL. Guess we're in agreement on that one.

 

[holden]

At this point I'd consider trading a teen for a newborn.

 

[White Cat]

If something happened and I had to raise a grandchild I would do it.

 

[OKW8297]

Nope. No sleep deprivation for this girl. I will gladly be a grandmother if God so ordains it. But the only babies in this house from now on meow.

 

[jo-jo]

Was it unexpected or did she always want to foster?

She had fostered older kids and was open to a new born, but this just popped up. Not like in two weeks we may need a spot for a new born.

 

[JAMIESMITH]

I'd love it if it wouldn't force us into bankruptcy. Inflation with two in private school is all we can do.

 

[Moliphino]

And get to skip the whole pregnancy part? Sounds good.

 

[MrsPete]

I have an 8 month Granddaughter, does that count?

I have a 1-year old grandson, and I love having him for the day or the weekend ... but he's a lot of work, and I'm glad he's a grandson instead of a son.

 

[Mrs.AMC]

Wasn’t there a man like a decade ago that claimed with modern science, he could give birth?

More than likely there was. Granted people can claim anything they want. Claims doesn’t make them right