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I'm a mom of 6 amazing kids! I am employed full time in an open pit lime mine where I operate mining equipment. I want people to be blunt and honest with me and I do the same for them. I've lived alot of life. I've been unhappily married twice (one was abusive, one was an addict) and learned from it. I am a mom, a stepmom, custodial parent and at one time the non-custodial parent. I've been homeless living in my car and shelters (with my kids), I am no stranger to welfare or custody battles. I've pretty much been there, done that way more than I ever wanted. My life wasn't always as great as it is now. I've worked hard to get where I am and to learn from my mistakes to better myself. I am truly blessed. By dealing with myself and my issues I have become a woman who has a life she wouldn't trade for anything. 6 amazing kids..... and an appreciation for all it you can only gain from having lived through the worst of it.

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  • Parents of teens, suggestions?

    I've been talking to my kids about sex for as long as I can remember, but now they are teens and it's time to take it to the next level. I made the list below of things to discuss with my kids... any other suggestions??

    Things to discuss before Sex

    1. Birth control.

    - What kind would you use?

    - Who is responsible for having it?

    - What are the failure rates of the type you choose?

    - Do you understand that if you can get pregnant while using it you can also get a disease?

    2. STD’s and Sexual Activity

    - Has the person you are with been sexually active?

    - If they have been active, have they been tested for std’s?

    - Do you know about std’s and symptoms?

    - Do you know that some std’s don’t show symptoms for months or years?

    - Do you understand some std’s have no cure?

    - Do you understand the importance of testing even if you have been safe?

    3. Pregnancy Issues

    - Do you understand that birth control does not prevent all pregnancies?

    - Have you discussed what you would do if you were faced with pregnancy?

    - How does your partner feel about abortion, adoption, raising the child?

    - How do you feel about abortion, adoption, raising the child?

    - If you‘re a guy, do you understand that the above options are not your choice!?

    - Do you realize the answers you get now could change if an unwanted pregnancy happens?

    - Do you understand the costs involved in raising a child?

    - Can you handle working and finishing school?

    - Do you understand abstinence is the only 100% way to prevent pregnancy?

    - Are you willing to be a part time parent if things don’t work out w/ your partner?

    4. Other Issues to Discuss

    - Do you feel comfortable discussing these things with your partner?

    - Do you realize if you don’t feel comfortable that it means you are not ready for sex?

    - Do you realize if your partner won’t discuss these with you they are not ready?

    - Are you strong enough to resist pressure to have sex before you are ready?

    - Do you know how to avoid situations that can lead to sex if you are not ready?

    - Do you know if your partner feels comfortable talking to their parents about sex?

    - Do you and your partner share the same moral and religious beliefs?

    10 AnswersAdolescent1 decade ago

  • Having symptoms and think your pregnant?

    I can help... if you have done anything recently that makes you think you might be pregnant, and you are suffering from breast tenderness, headaches, nausuea, cramps..... then....

    TAKE A PREGNANCY TEST!

    Seriously people... no one on here can tell you if you are pregnant or not.. that is what the test is for!

    Have a nice night!

    5 AnswersPregnancy1 decade ago