Idiocracy - Page 6

Morrigoon · 01-15-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Actually, what I meant by "help" is for others to have kids too, not just moral support.

Don't sweat it Pru - they talk a big game but I've seen these lugs with kids. Except Alex. NirvanaMan has actively played with visiting kids. Not that I'd let him babysit or anything...

Don't worry, you're not the only breeder-in-training here. We were actually just talking about it the other night and set a target date of firstborn by 2010 (because I really think I should have my first by the time I'm 33 - getting old and all that). But first, I need some hardware on the hand, you know?

Morrigoon · 01-15-2007, 10:35 PM

To those who want kids but haven't, for whatever reason, been able to come by them in the traditional manner, there is always adoption. Not just the tedious, expensive, American kind, but international adoption too.

(slightly off-topic alert)

I've been following the blog of a lady in the valley who adopted two boys from Russia just over a year ago, and it's been really eye-opening. Of course adopting from America is great too, but something about taking kids out of desperately awful conditions in other countries and giving them a shot at being in the lucky 3% of the world population fortunate enough to live in this country... it just makes adopting a kid that much more appealing. Given my choice, I'd like to have two and adopt one, probably from abroad. Unfortunately my mate of choice isn't so hip on the whole adoption thing, so I probably won't get to, but I think it's really great.

Anyway, that blog is: http://kaufmanfamily2.spaces.live.com/
If you go back to the first posts, they go through the whole adoption process, trip to Russia, etc.

Kevy Baby · 01-15-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Don't worry, you're not the only breeder-in-training here. We were actually just talking about it the other night and set a target date of firstborn by 2010 (because I really think I should have my first by the time I'm 33 - getting old and all that). But first, I need some hardware on the hand, you know?

If you want to get PG, the hardware should be somewhere else besides your hand.

Kevy Baby · 01-15-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

To those who want kids but haven't, for whatever reason, been able to come by them in the traditional manner, there is always adoption. Not just the tedious, expensive, American kind, but international adoption too.

Also, you can avoid the expensive portion of adopting an American kid by working with Social Services. If you live in Orange County (CA), you are fortunate enough to be in the area of one of the best Social Services agencies in the country. This is where we know that we will go once we get things in gear. Yes, we know that we are probably getting into a special needs situation, but this is okay with us.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-15-2007, 11:18 PM

Just gotta say - a lot of people keep saying "you'll be a great parent" both here and in mojos, as if Alex and NM are somehow saying the opposite and I need to be reminded of it. Huh? I know that those that say that they don't want to be parents are not dissing me. They just don't want to be parents. I'm totally cool with that.

I also know perfectly well that I'm going to be an amazing parent.

Morrigoon · 01-15-2007, 11:35 PM

I'm going to be totally creeped out the first time I participate in a diaper rash discussion on this board... haha.

Heheh... we're getting old...

Not Afraid · 01-15-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

I'm going to be totally creeped out the first time I participate in a diaper rash discussion on this board... haha.

Heheh... we're getting old...

Hmmmmmm, that may be time for another board split.

Strangler Lewis · 01-15-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

I'm going to be totally creeped out the first time I participate in a diaper rash discussion on this board... haha.

Heheh... we're getting old...

I don't think anyone on this board is old enough to be wearing a diaper.

Kevy, I did my business at the doctor's office to prove my vasectomy had taken. No sweat. (But, for one of the finest institutions in the country, UCSF sure has crappy porn.)

If you're looking at an older child from a foreign country, you're at risk for a child with attachment problems due to the whole orphanage thing. On the other hand, I recently heard about a woman with two older kids who adopted a one-year-old girl from China. The adoption is not yet final, and she wants to return her. Doesn't like her. Says she has conniving eyes.

wendybeth · 01-16-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Just gotta say - a lot of people keep saying "you'll be a great parent" both here and in mojos, as if Alex and NM are somehow saying the opposite and I need to be reminded of it. Huh? I know that those that say that they don't want to be parents are not dissing me. They just don't want to be parents. I'm totally cool with that.

I also know perfectly well that I'm going to be an amazing parent.

I didn't think either Alex or NM were saying that, and my comment was purely spontaneous. If it makes you feel better, I'll take it back.

(I still think you'll be great parents, though).

Kevy Baby · 01-16-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

I don't think anyone on this board is old enough to be wearing a diaper.

Are you sure you are aware of everyone's proclivities?

01-15-2007, 10:35 PM	#52
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	To those who want kids but haven't, for whatever reason, been able to come by them in the traditional manner, there is always adoption. Not just the tedious, expensive, American kind, but international adoption too. (slightly off-topic alert) I've been following the blog of a lady in the valley who adopted two boys from Russia just over a year ago, and it's been really eye-opening. Of course adopting from America is great too, but something about taking kids out of desperately awful conditions in other countries and giving them a shot at being in the lucky 3% of the world population fortunate enough to live in this country... it just makes adopting a kid that much more appealing. Given my choice, I'd like to have two and adopt one, probably from abroad. Unfortunately my mate of choice isn't so hip on the whole adoption thing, so I probably won't get to, but I think it's really great. Anyway, that blog is: http://kaufmanfamily2.spaces.live.com/ If you go back to the first posts, they go through the whole adoption process, trip to Russia, etc. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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01-15-2007, 11:18 PM	#55
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Just gotta say - a lot of people keep saying "you'll be a great parent" both here and in mojos, as if Alex and NM are somehow saying the opposite and I need to be reminded of it. Huh? I know that those that say that they don't want to be parents are not dissing me. They just don't want to be parents. I'm totally cool with that. I also know perfectly well that I'm going to be an amazing parent. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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01-15-2007, 11:35 PM	#56
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I'm going to be totally creeped out the first time I participate in a diaper rash discussion on this board... haha. Heheh... we're getting old... __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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