(Assuming I’m single not in a relationship)

I want a baby more than anything and I’ve looked into foster care but am getting older and tired of waiting for men to grow up to start a family. I’m ready to have kids and have been for a while. I don’t want to wait to find a decent guy, date, get married, and wait until he’s ready to have kids.

I’m (mildly) considering having a baby with a friend who would agree to the conditions and sign away rights (I don’t have that person picked out yet). I would be a single mom (until someday finding the one) and could support a baby. I would want the biological father to be involved in the child’s life as a friend and to know about the situation but not have any rights to my child aside from visitation (again, it would have to be a friend).

I joked about it to my dad and he said it’s more common than you’d think. Does this sound crazy or rational? If you have any experience with this situation please comment!

I’m currently in a relationship and so it’s not an option right now but I’ve given this relationship until the end of the year to work out and if it’s not I’m leaving. This situation is just one I’m considering if it doesn’t work out and I’m single for a while again. I’m hoping I can find a man who’s more supportive and understanding about the situation because I’m smart and have waited. It’s not just getting knocked up by a guy who just left me, it’s a conscious choice I might be making for my future.