Especially in recent months, people have been particularly serious and passionate in their discussions regarding children, pregnancy, and birth control.
Natalie of @nataliechard on TikTok decided to take a moment to laugh at her situation, however.
She and her husband disagreed somewhat about the possibility of having more children, as she wanted more, and he, well, not so much. After discussing their options, Natalie's husband decided he wanted to get a vasectomy.
Natalie was fully in support of her husband's choice, but she decided to have a little fun with how she showed her support.
In a viral TikTok video, Natalie walked viewers through the homemade "Vasectomy Care Package" she created for her husband, complete with brand new boxer briefs, which she labeled "Briefs for Your Grief," and some favorite snacks like Jellie Babies, which she relabeled as "No More Babies."
We also can't forget the random carton of eggs, which she marked:
"You can't fertilize THESE eggs."
Natalie captioned the video:
"Our baby-making days are over!"
You can watch the video here:
Some found the care package to be absolutely hilarious.
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Others were concerned about her forcing him to have the procedure done.
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Natalie reassured the crowd:
"He found it [the care package] incredibly funny."
"I love my husband and wanted to treat him. [It's] not like I asked you lot to get one, I didn't even ask him! It's his choice, I wanted more kids."
She even shared her husband's reaction to the basket here:
Some viewers laughed right along with Natalie's husband.
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Others were supportive and encouraged Natalie to look beyond the skeptical viewers.
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Since Roe v. Wade, there has been an influx of discussion regarding various forms of birth control, including surgical procedures for men and women who wish to decrease or prevent their chances of pregnancy.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual person whether or not they want children, and how they wish to go about utilizing birth control.
But some people seem to forget that it's also each person's choice how they will emotionally engage with their decision, and sometimes laughter is as good of a choice as any.
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