We opted for a puppy. I used to be interested in becoming a father but frankly I'm too old now (coming up on 60) for it to be fair to the child, and I wouldn't risk my partner's fragile health with a pregnancy anyway. I'm kind of glad I didn't have any children in any of my previous relationships, this is the first one that's lasted more than a year or so.
I'm not anti-Christian. I'm anti-stupid.