Nurse Autumn Intactivist NFP

I just wanted to know, what really happens at an adult birthday party? I don't really think I have ever been to one. She does drink some occasionally but I have never seen her drunk, so that wouldn't really be her cup of tea if you know what I mean. (But I am 21 so I can buy alcohol) I want to invite some close family members and some of her friends from work. Also, I don't want it to be too corny, so no silly themes, and she doesn't dance... So... I was thinking about just having a BBQ outside and maybe just having people bring a covered dish, but I don't want it to be boring either.

HELP!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxbFLYa0_bw

Love,

Queen

I personally thought it was great, especially the comments at the bottom

http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2007/06/21/sent...

My friend is convinced that if you have never filed for taxes, then you never have to. He says that his dad's tax preparer said that as long as you never file you are ok, but once you do file, you have to file every year. So now he is dead set against filing next year (even though he no longer works under the table, so he will be on the books). He really thinks that as long as you never file then you never have to pay taxes.

I told him this is BS and that his tax preparer has got to be wrong, and he better file or he is gonna be in a lot of trouble down the road and have a bunch of back takes to pay. I do not know much about this, I think you should just pay your taxes and go on, but this sounds like asking for trouble to me.

So who is right? And could you give me some links to show him (or me)?

We are in Ohio if that make a difference. (I doubt it)

Why should it be the parents choice to decide whether or not the child will be circumcised rather than the owner of the penis (the child)? Even if there really were medical benefits (I do not believe there are), circumcision is not a medically pressing issue. There is no reason to have it done now, rather then when the child is old enough to make the decision for himself.

#1- Infants are not sexually active, so there are no worries about STD's

#2- Even though the studies in Africa are flawed, even the researchers said that circumcision did *not* reduce HIV risk after 2 years post circ. As we all know, infants are not at risk of contracting HIV via the penis.

#3- It is easier for the parents to care for an intact penis because the foreskin is fused to the head of the penis. No special care is required until the foreskin becomes retractable, in which case, the boy is old enough to care for it himself.

#4- It actually hurts LESS to be circ'ed as an adult, because they can give adequate numbing, and even general anesthesia if so desired. Also, they can send them home with powerful pain killers for the post-op recovery period. Not to mention, the man has a choice in his circ status.

#5- Even though UTI's are rare in boys, they are not that bad. (I just had one myself a few weeks ago) Infact, they are 8 times more common in females, yet we do not amputate parts of their genitals. We give them antibiotics and they are fine.

#6- They will not be made fun of in school, the circ rate in America is about 50%, so this generation will have an entirely different view of circumcision.

If you were raised by your parents, are you unlucky?

Can you not love a child unless you adopted him/her?

this website http://www.americanadoptions.com/pregnant/article_... says this

Adopted children may not share the same eyes or ears as their adoptive parents, but their adoptive parents will be able to fill their child's eyes, ears and hearts with the richness of love. By helping answer some questions for your adopted child, you will provide them with the freedom to enjoy a better life. They will love you for it. Fortunately for you and your child, we now live in a world where adoption has evolved into something truly wonderful for the children who are lucky enough to experience it.

I have always wondered, what exactly is so different about the "face tanner"? As far as I can see, it just has purple filters on it. Are they stronger than the rest of the bed, or are they designed to weaker so they don't burn the sensitive skin on your face?

Lets say that a married couple is unable to care for the child, either emotionally, financially,or both, or maybe they just don't want kids, and are considering abortion or adoption. Would you tell them that they shouldn't have had sex? (let's assume they were using birth control)

If not, then why is it ok to say that to unmarried people, teens, and young adults. (please leave your religious convictions out of it) Seeing that we are sexual beings, (it is even on Maslow's hierarchy of needs) and that we need that connection. it is simply who we are.

If you would, how would you expect them to have a healthy marriage? It is a well know fact that a healthy sex life is crucial to a healthy marriage. Please don't say that you shouldn't get married until you can support a child that comes along. For all you know, they could've had a good income, but lost their jobs in this tough economic climate.

http://www.babycenter.com/0_the-truth-about-domest...

I am in nursing school, and I graduate as an LPN in April. I planned on going straight into an RN program, but since I am unhappy with the education I am receiving at my current school, I don't see that as a possibility. The school I want to go to requires that you have 1000 working hours as an LPN before you start, and all the other schools with bridge programs have a waiting list.

Right now, I am not making any payments on my student loans. Those start as soon as I graduate school. My question is, if I work for a year as an LPN, while making payments on my student loans, can i stop those payments again when I start my RN schooling?

Mine is the Doberman, as I am sure you can tell from my avatar!

Also, before anyone reports this question, I ask you, please consider being lighthearted for a moment. When we realize we have similarities and that there are REAL people on the other side of the screen, we can work together for the change we need.

I have been in a relationship with a great guy for 6 months now, but I am nowhere near ready to say the "3 little words" yet. Now I know that all relationships are different, and they progresss at their own pace, blah, blah, blah...

I am perfectly content (as is he) with our relationship status, and I am sure we will someday get to that point, but it just got me wondering, Whats the "typical" (if there even is one) length of time in a relationship before people say "I love you"?

Also, what are your and your partners age, and what age were you when you said "I love you" for the first time, and how long have you been together?

I am in nursing school right now, and I hope to one day go into L&D or postpartum. I am extremely against circumcision, and I will refuse to assist. My question is, If I were to go into that field, do I legally have to assist in the circumcision? I know that more doctors are doing it in their offices, but there are still many that do it in the hospital.

Have any of you had a problem legally in this area? What are your suggestions for me in the future?

Again- I am AGAINST routine infant circumcision, you can NOT change my mind on it, so please don't try.

Thanks in advance!

I recorded "Adoption Stories", because the info on it looked interesting. I usually don't watch it, but I wanted to see how they portrayed it. This one one went WAY beyond uncalled for. In the "info" it mentioned, among other things, "Birth father snatches son" When I read it, I thought that he actually barged in and took his son. Quite the opposite! The PAP's had the child for 3 months, and then the NFather was located and he wanted to raise his son. There was NO "snatching". He simply stepped up to the plate and was a father to his son.

1) How do I contact who ever writes the "info" and tell them that this is unacceptable. Who is it? Is it Adoption Stories? Is it "Discovery Health"? Is it Time Warner Cable?

2) How do you think this portrays men? It seems to me that they can't win either way. If they don't step up, then they are a dead beat dad, if they do then they are a baby stealer?

3) Is this sexist? If the mother had three months to revoke her consent,(btw, he NEVER signed the TPR, so he did not revoke anything) and she did, then she would have "changed her mind" not "snatched her son"

I am genuinely curious, not just trying to prove a point.

For the sake of argument lets presume that circumcision really does offer all the benefits you say it does. (I don't believe it does, but that is besides the point)

Why do you believe that it is a parents decision to make and not the childs? It is not a pressing medical concern, there is no need to rush it. It is purely preventitave. So I am confused, WHY is it not the childs decision to make? It is his penis, and if it is not urgent, then I don't understand. Do you not believe that we own our own bodies? Do you believe that we own them, but not until a certain age? If so when is that age? If you believe it is a certain age, then why is it not ok to abuse a child before that age, if they do not own their bodies, but we do? Because if we owned their bodies, would we not have the right to do whatever we want to them?

Also, when it is for relgious reasons, I still don't understand. In developed nations, there is freedom of religion, and freedom from religion. What if your son decides not to follow the religion he has been taught. I was raised christain and am now athiest. I understand that some people believe that god wants them circumcised and that is fine, but shouldn't it be between god and the person himself? Why as parents do you make those decisions for your child. It is not reversible, it is permanent and the child has no choice. Where as when you take them to church (or temple, or whatever) it does no harm to them permanently, if they decide not to follow, they just stop following.

I am not trying to offend anyone, so please, NO rudeness to me OR eachother. I am certainly no religious scholar, so inform me if need be

I am really just curious about this!

Many of you know my stance on the issue, I would just like to hear others view on it.

Did you have your son circumcised? (bio or adopted)

AP- Did the natural parents have a preference? Did you follow their wishes?

NP- Did you have a preference? Were your wishes followed?

Do you guys know anything about her? I cant seem to find too much on the internet, other than she wants to shorten to appeals process. I am confused, she seems to want to make things easier for the PAP's and terminate parental rights faster, but I am not really sure. She IS a republican which *Absolutely* worries me...

Also, is it just for Foster Care adoption, because I don't see anything about domestic infant adoption mentioned

Basically, could someone just explain her political views on adoption for me, It is very important to me that I understand her position, because I live in Ohio, and I will be voting

ps- before someone says something to me, this is NOT the only research I am doing on her, it is only a supplement

It's a country song that I *think* is by Miranda Lambert, at least that is who it sounds like, but I can NOT find it anywhere

It goes something like like

'Tell me baby what do you see in me? I'm a _____ I'm a crash and ____, and I'm crazy"

It talks about how she is not like the other girls with the perfect nails and how they will do anything to please him, but she won't?

Thanks in advance

more likely to be expected to relinquish when facing an unplanned pregnancy than those who had a negative adoption experience or were not adopted?

If you are in reunion or even if you are not, would you tell (or plan to tell) your child the about the horrific way you were treated until you signed the TPR?

Also, Lets be nice to each other on this question alright people, it is a very sensitive topic, and if I see abuse I *WILL* report it!