Suddenly broody

[Olgapolga]

So, my husband and I were together for 10 years and I knew I never wanted children with him. I actually thought I never wanted children. However, since splitting with my husband I have now met someone new and I have suddenly been hit by the desire to have a baby. Obviously I'm not doing anything about it and things need to be slow and reasoned, I'm just looking for a forum to explore these feelings with. How on earth have things changed so much? I didn't want a baby with my ex husband, but suddenly would eventually like a baby with this new man. Not ttc. Not doing anything. Just saying this out loud in a safe way really. What does this mean?

I think it means you've found someone who makes you feel safe enough that a child is an option?
I was with my ex for 9 years, and was adamant that I didn't want children. I'm in a different relationship now. Although it's still new-ish, I can see the possibility of children in our future. He makes me feel safe, secure and loved in a way my ex never did.

Is this perhaps the same for you?

Yeah perhaps. I think I ended up being friends with my ex rather than husband and wife, so the same desire to have kids with someone wasn't there. I'm glad I'm not alone in this. So much has changed in my life that I sometimes have to check that I'm not crazy.

Also, this is good news for you. That's lovely that the future is looking bright.