Marrieds choosing not to have kids

[plgrn]

just add some padding to the walls and put the kids in there!

Pint sized straight jackets wouldn't hurt either.

Oops, did I say that out loud?

 

[dcox931]

Pint sized straight jackets wouldn't hurt either.

Oops, did I say that out loud?

 

[plgrn]

 

[maddhatir]

Pint sized straight jackets wouldn't hurt either.

Oops, did I say that out loud?

Yes you did- I heard it loud and clear over here in Jersey!

 

[kennancat]

just add some padding to the walls and put the kids in there!

Our closest friends have twin 1-year old boys starting to walk - that may be just what they need in a year or two!

 

[maddhatir]

Our closest friends have twin 1-year old boys starting to walk - that may be just what they need in a year or two!

one of nephews is just starting to walk-- he cracks me up- he walks like he is drunk and it seems his head is too big b/c he cant keep himself straight whichever way his head leans- he just goes in that direction

Padded walls would be a good idea!

 

[zima-cheryl]

Lately our friends haven't been able to make plans because they have to take Jr. to karate/basketball/piano/4-H/horse club/and any other thing you can think of.
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Check out the book "Why Don't you Have Kids?" by Leslie Lafayette. It is a bit dated (90's) but very relevant. Sections on loosing friends to kids, setting up your own Childfree group, and even tips on helping you decide which side of the fence you may fall on.

It is hard - but even if you meet 1 or 2 other couples (the No Kidding group in our area is about 8 people) it is at least a small group of support & people you can hang with.

And when all else fails just drag you DH out. There are plenty of dinners, shows, movies, concerts, hockey games, museums, etc. for the 2 of you to keep busy & happy.

 

[zima-cheryl]

This is a bit off topic - but has anyone out there had the Essure procedure done? 2 years running my doctor has suggested it for us. I like the idea of no pills, shots or other additional hormones. But am not sure about the permanent part of this. I have 3 pins in my hand from a broken bone - not sure I need any other new pieces.

I would really appreciate any info. or feedback from anyone who has had the procedure already.

Thanks!

 

[plgrn]

This is a bit off topic - but has anyone out there had the Essure procedure done? 2 years running my doctor has suggested it for us. I like the idea of no pills, shots or other additional hormones. But am not sure about the permanent part of this. I have 3 pins in my hand from a broken bone - not sure I need any other new pieces.

I would really appreciate any info. or feedback from anyone who has had the procedure already.

Thanks!

You'll probably get more views and responses if you post on the community board. A lot more people view that board than this thread.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

But am I the only -non-breeder- who watches Nanny 911 for the comedy aspect of the show and yells SUCKER at the TV!!?

Me and my husband totally do this!!!

 

[maddhatir]

Me and my husband totally do this!!!

I think it is interesting the way the parents are on Nanny 911 and Supernanny-

It seems they never want to deal with with the kids b/c they are annoying and it takes up too much of their time..........ah hello!? thats why WE didnt HAVE kids- I guess those people didnt get the memo!

 

[maddhatir]

I was checking around some sites today for stickers for my helmet and came across these......

 

[JCandKT]

by a duck!!!! oh my!!! LOL
that's hilarious.

 

[Hixski]

Check out this story. Finally some justice for the childfree (and the ones with children who don't like this either).
http://my.earthlink.net/article/nat?guid=20070123/45b59650_3ca6_1552620070123-675767606

Now if we could just get them to do this in the restaurants......

 

[maddhatir]

man- that must stink when you cant get the kid to calm down!

I dont know how parents put up with it--- I would say-- how about you just take HER off and we will fly home!

 

[plgrn]

So the parents get REWARDED for allowing that kind of behavior. They get a flight refund and credit to fly anywhere in the country?

Words fail me.

If you nip that behavior "in the bud" at home, you shouldn't have to worry about it in public. Who knows what that child does on a daily basis that no one but Mommy sees

 

[Hixski]

So the parents get REWARDED for allowing that kind of behavior. They get a flight refund and credit to fly anywhere in the country?

Words fail me.

If you nip that behavior "in the bud" at home, you shouldn't have to worry about it in public. Who knows what that child does on a daily basis that no one but Mommy sees

There is a thread on the CB about this too. I don't think they should get the extra credit either. But they are too mad about this incident to ever fly on them again. I just wish the other airlines would start this. At least on that thread the parents are even on our side.

 

[kennancat]

But they are too mad about this incident to ever fly on them again. I just wish the other airlines would start this. At least on that thread the parents are even on our side.

Yeah, my thought is sign me up to fly Airtran more often!

 

[Mischa]

I don't think the parents should have been given an "award". Getting their money back is one thing, but to get extra tickets to anywhere Air Tran flies is ridiculous. Just amazing!

I wonder what the other passengers were doing when this was going on? I know I wouldn't have been able to take a screaming/crying child for very long!

 

[ForTheLoveofDisney]

I don't think the parents should have been given an "award". Getting their money back is one thing, but to get extra tickets to anywhere Air Tran flies is ridiculous. Just amazing!

I wonder what the other passengers were doing when this was going on? I know I wouldn't have been able to take a screaming/crying child for very long!

EXACTLY!! How about refunding my money and giving me some free credits for having to listen to that crap!! I think I honestly would have had to get off that plane. Tonight at a restaurant a kid was SCREAMING his head off because he wanted to stand in the middle of the restaurant and his mom made him sit down. That kid was as stiff as a board in her arms, bloody red in the face and screaming his fool head off!! Why didn't she just take the darn kid outside?? And I don't want to hear that maybe the kid has emotional/learning disabilities or the mom "deserved" to eat her dinner. To hell with that, I deserve to eat my meal in peace!! It's just like smoking. Take it outside, I don't smoke and I don't want to smell it or breathe in your second hand smoke. I don't have kids and I don't want to deal with yours!!

And another thing, I was at a seminar about a month ago that I had to pay for. It was a food demonstration and tasting. This woman brings her three kids and I had to sit next to one of them. The kid proceeded to scribble ALL over his hand in black ink and then proceeded to LICK it off!! That wasn't even the worse part. He then proceeded to take his finger like a drill and dig in his nose until it was bleeding!! THEN, he smeared the nasty blood all over himself and all over the table!! God, I wanted to vomit!!!

And I was coming out of my seat!! The mother was completely oblivious!! So, I've shared this story w/ a few people who have children because I don't know anyone in real life who doesn't and all but one said the same damn thing. "Well, sometimes you have no choice but to bring your children. Sometimes you can't get childcare. . . blah, blah, blah, blah!!" Give me a freakin' break!!! This isn't an emergency where a loved one's been rushed to the hospital emergency room and you HAVE to get there!! Or Grandma's on her death bed and you have to get there w/ no notice! This was a flippin food seminar! She didn't have to be there with her kids and she did have a choice not to bring them. Sorry about your luck, lady, if you lost some money cause you couldn't find a sitter!! Why did everyone else have to put up w/ her unruly child?

So, thanks for letting me get that off my chest. It was so aggravating not having anyone understand, especially when they said "Well, sometimes you just don't have a choice but to bring the kids."

OK, I'm stepping off my soapbox now.