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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:35 PM Original message |
Is anyone else with me in not liking/comfortable to touch or hold babies? |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
1. Dad? |
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regularguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:14 PM Response to Reply #1 |
30. LOL! |
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redwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:26 PM Response to Reply #1 |
55. Welcome to DU! |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
58. BWAHAHAHAHAHA! |
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NNadir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 08:08 PM Response to Reply #1 |
61. If I was drinking coffee, the screen would be splattered. |
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XNASA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 10:25 AM Response to Reply #61 |
85. There's always grandchildren. |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 09:02 AM Response to Reply #1 |
79. .... |
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JitterbugPerfume (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
2. my husband (now deceased) |
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LaraMN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
3. I will be holding one in minutes! |
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greatauntoftriplets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 10:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
66. I love holding babies also...and I've never had one myself.... |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
4. You also sound like the sort of guy who desn't like being pissed on. |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
5. I am not a baby holder |
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kwassa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:40 PM Response to Original message |
6. No, you are the only person like this, Rabrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr |
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matcom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
7. HATE IT!! |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:45 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. *SPRAY* |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:52 PM Response to Reply #7 |
21. They are remarkably resilient |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
8. I am more special...because I have two. |
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Radical Activist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
9. Sometimes it means they were fucking Unsuccessfully |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
10. I never spent much time around children |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
11. Actually... |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
13. I was 'till I had one |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
14. Several older men in my family apparently have that rule for themselves |
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mikeytherat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
15. Well, me and Mrs. Rat have been married 15+ years with no kids, so |
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StuckinBFE (177 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:49 PM Response to Original message |
16. I hope I feel different in the future but |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:50 PM Response to Original message |
17. The only baby i ever wanted to hold was my own. |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
18. I'm the same way |
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Blue-Jay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
19. I like holding babies, but I need to warn everyone: |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:58 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. You mean they're not like a Super Ball? |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:03 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. yeah, boy, did I ever learn that the hard way. |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
20. You've overlooked one reason momma might want you to hold jr: |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:56 PM Response to Reply #20 |
23. True - and that I can live with. |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:00 PM Response to Reply #23 |
25. It is obnoxious of the mom to expect everyone to think jr is gilded. |
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wildeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 07:54 PM Response to Reply #25 |
97. I mostly didn't want people to hold my babies. |
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progmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
22. i was never comfortable |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:03 PM Response to Original message |
26. Personally, I'm allergic to children of all ages. |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:27 PM Response to Reply #26 |
36. I'll stay away, then... |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 06:13 PM Response to Reply #36 |
44. Intelligent young women |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 06:28 PM Response to Reply #44 |
50. Well, I'll be damned... |
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ucmike (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:10 PM Response to Original message |
28. i don't mind holding them, i just don't like when they are presented |
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mykpart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:28 PM Response to Reply #28 |
38. I'm with you. They act like it's some big privilege to hold their kid! |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 09:08 AM Response to Reply #28 |
80. ... Marcellus Wallace's suitcase..... |
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Pool Hall Ace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 12:09 PM Response to Reply #28 |
88. Now this I can relate to |
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Left Is Write (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
29. I love babies. I'll do all the baby-holding on your behalf. |
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yellowdogintexas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 11:44 PM Response to Reply #29 |
67. not if I get there first nt. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 06:31 PM Response to Reply #29 |
93. Sounds good! You shall never leave my side. |
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Ron Mexico (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:19 PM Response to Original message |
31. I'm completely with you. Not only am I not interested, but |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:29 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. You are right...Not all babies ARE cute. |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
32. Some people are total baby holders. But not so good with teenagers. |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
33. REALLY little babies I don't mind. |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
34. Babies tell me they don't like being held by grouchy old men, so |
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2bfree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
35. I love babies! |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:27 PM Response to Original message |
37. I'm not a "kid person", and probably never will be. |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
40. I actually don't mind crying babies |
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Oeditpus Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
41. I'm open to human and/or animal contact of any sort |
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Kid OfThe Black Hole (108 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
42. Just for clarification |
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StellaBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 05:52 PM Response to Original message |
43. I WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE |
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Hardrada (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
45. I got an aversion to this practice early |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 06:17 PM Response to Original message |
46. My brother in law was exactly like you. |
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MiniMandaRuth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
47. I do not like babies. Babies do not like me. |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 06:18 PM Response to Original message |
48. I don't like holding other people's babies |
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The Velveteen Ocelot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
49. Me. |
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Solar (261 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
51. Its not that I dont like babies |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
52. I'm like you, Rabrrrrrr...babies are cute, and I like them, but hold one? |
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SofaKingLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
53. Yes, I feel like I'm gonna break the damn things. n/t |
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Polly Hennessey (274 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
54. Baby Holding |
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u4ic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 08:14 PM Response to Reply #54 |
63. Welcome to DU! |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
56. Nope, you're not alone at all! |
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mitchum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
57. I'm with ya |
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Redstone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 07:51 PM Response to Original message |
59. I usually like your misanthropy, but this is just stupid. |
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Kid OfThe Black Hole (108 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 08:43 PM Response to Reply #59 |
64. its crudely phrase perhaps |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 02:30 AM Response to Reply #59 |
73. I've Got BINGO! |
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Benfea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 08:04 PM Response to Original message |
60. Quite the opposite. |
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Reverend_Smitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
62. I can't stand holding babies either... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-16-06 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
65. don't know what i despise more |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 11:55 AM Response to Reply #65 |
87. "Will you hold the baby while I have a seizure?" |
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kedrys (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
68. Babies. Ick. Keep 'em away from me. |
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Kat45 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 12:52 AM Response to Original message |
69. Me too! And I'm a woman--you should see the reaction I get! |
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fortyfeetunder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 01:41 AM Response to Original message |
70. Only one I was was comfortable with--my own |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 05:19 AM Response to Reply #70 |
74. My feelings exactly. Nowadays, I would rather hold a puppy. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 01:45 AM Response to Original message |
71. They're sticky |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 02:28 AM Response to Original message |
72. Yuck! |
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rhino47 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
75. I love babies.I like to hold babies that are related to me. |
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Strong Atheist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
76. We agree, for once. nt. |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 07:53 AM Response to Original message |
77. I have no objection to holding the little stinkers. |
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Nicholas D Wolfwood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 09:01 AM Response to Original message |
78. It's not that I don't like it... |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 09:12 AM Response to Original message |
81. I'm with you. |
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Bassic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
82. I like holding babies |
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xmas74 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
83. I don't like touching babies and I'm a mother. |
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kick-ass-bob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
84. I would never ask anyone to hold my baby. |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
86. I'm a baby holder. |
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El Fuego (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
89. Please don't pass me the baby! |
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Sequoia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 12:41 PM Response to Original message |
90. Look wiseguy, people who have babies don't necessarily |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 06:35 PM Response to Reply #90 |
94. Hey, wiseguy - read the whole post. |
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Sequoia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 07:02 PM Response to Reply #94 |
95. Uh Oh...however |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
91. As a mother, I find babies to be nasty little creatures and I avoid |
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newportdadde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
92. I didn't till my son was born, scared I would hurt them. |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
96. I'm with you Rabrrrrrr.... |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-17-06 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
98. I find them a tad creepy |
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