So, When Are You Going to Have Kids?

By Kathleen

This is a frequent question, which can sometimes start the moment you get married. It’s only natural for parents and grandparents to wonder why a young couple doesn’t have children after a few years, so it’s best not to feel like they are prying into your personal medical problems. For a couple experiencing infertility the answer can be complicated and painful. This article has some good tips for responding to this question. Ask yourself some key questions and have an answer ready so you are prepared for any occasion. My husband and I eventually told our family about our difficulties, but before that happened we had a canned response: “it will happen whenever it happens”. That followed by a forced smile and laugh usually put the issue to rest. If someone is being particularly prying, why not just take them aside and explain that “we haven’t decided yet if we’re going to have children”. That should keep them quiet without having to go into details.