Do I regret having kids? Not really, but I often wonder what my life would have been like if I didn't have children. I'd have tons more money, a career that is more satisfying, maybe a different husband. My children were planned, but I don't think I really knew what it was all going to be about before I had them. I love my children and don't resent them, but I think I would be just as happy if I didn't have kids. My life would just be different.

One thing I don't like about having kids---I worry a lot about them. It is very difficult to see them fail (even at things that aren't that important) and this definitely affects my mood quite a bit. I worry if they are going to be ok when they are adults, will they make smart choices about friends, do they know how to be healthy. You name it, and I've worried about it for my children!

There are many ways to be happy in life. There isn't always one path. If you have kids, there will be times when you wish you didn't have them. If you don't have kids, you'll wonder if life could have been better with them. I'd say once you make your decision, stick with it, move on, and enjoy the life you have.