We don't want kids?

I suggest telling the people closest to you, like your parents, that you do not intend to have children. Tell them that you would like this to be the last conversation on the subject. Say that you understand that they may feel sad but that you both have given a great deal of thought to this and that you consider the subject closed. Then if they bug you, just say, "Remember, we talked about this and the subject is closed."

If they continue after you remind them, just leave the room.

For people you're not close to, say, "That's a very personal subject. Please don't bring it up." You don't owe them an explanation. You can also make a joke about it. You can say, "We're looking to line up sponsors who will help with money. How much can I put you down for?" That should shut them up.

It's kind of hard not to feel awkward when family members and friends do that. It's your life, not theirs. Just because society decided the norm is to have kids, doesn't mean you have to have kids. Just like society pushes women to look like models in magazines. Doesn't mean you have to do it. Some people, myself included, just dont get that motherly instinct, and that is okay! Children are not meant for everyone. Some people who shouldn't have kids do anyways. For some couples, they can be completely happy loving each other and taking vacations and spending their lives with themselves only. Just because you don't have kids doesn't mean you aren't a family..in fact, that could be what you tell your friends and family. You are happy with the family you already have..your husband.

Hey, Lots of people have made a choice not to have kids.

Just tell people.."Kids are not in your future" leave it at that.

If they go on and question you or try to convince you..simply smile and say.."Were going the childless route"