As I mentioned in another post, I will be posting about things that are important to me. The recent debate on contraceptive use and the new legislation regarding abortions is important to me.
I am proud to say I am Pro-Choice. I am appalled that Religious leaders feel they should have a say in government policy and I am sickened that our government is listening.
Being Pro-Choice does not make me Pro-Abortion, or Anti-Life. It doesn't make me immoral, nor does it make me condone murder. I do not believe that life starts at conception. I don't know when life begins, but a mass of cells, a mass of unthinking cells, isn't a person. Pro-Choice means to me, that I cannot tell YOU how to live. Pro-Choice means that I believe that YOU know what is best for YOU and YOUR body. If YOU choose to have an abortion, that is on you, your conscience. YOU need to deal with those emotions, I don't. That is why I don't feel I can tell YOU what is right for YOU. I hope YOU choose life, but, I understand fully why some don't. What is important though, is that they can CHOOSE.
Words cannot express how upset it makes me that our government wants to legislate women's bodies. The government can't force women that have no business being mothers to become sterile, yet, our government feels they can force women to give birth. The kicker? Those that want to see all this legislation offer nothing once the child is born. They want to cut entitlement programs. Basically, they care more about the unborn than the born. Sad. Appalling. Disgusting.
Don't fall for it. The government is waging war on women in the name of religion. Pure and simple.
As I research this more, I will post.
I have not been away, just dealing with a sick kid, a cake that doesn't want to bake and researching an issue that is important to me.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sick kiddo.
Conor is sick.
He has thrush and a cold. Poor kid.
Olivia is playing. She's having a grand time in he gym. I hope she doesn't catch Conor's cold though. She doesn't sleep now, I don't think I could handle her being sick too.
Off to do laundry!
He has thrush and a cold. Poor kid.
Olivia is playing. She's having a grand time in he gym. I hope she doesn't catch Conor's cold though. She doesn't sleep now, I don't think I could handle her being sick too.
Off to do laundry!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Playdate
Conor had a playdate today.
It went well! The boys played well together. I was nervous, but, I think we can let this happen more often. As long as my husband is home though. In case I need backup!
It went well! The boys played well together. I was nervous, but, I think we can let this happen more often. As long as my husband is home though. In case I need backup!
Gas
My poor Olivia is such a gassy girl!
I am not really sure what to do about it, but I need to do something. She didn't sleep much last night, so of course, neither did I. She did ok if she was being held, but I don't like to have her in the bed with me and D.
I have some gas drops from Wal*Mart. They seemed to work, but when she gets all worked up, she won't take them. She can pitch a fit like nobody's business. I need another remedy. When I find something, I will let you know. I don't want to switch her formula again, but, it may come down to that.
I am not really sure what to do about it, but I need to do something. She didn't sleep much last night, so of course, neither did I. She did ok if she was being held, but I don't like to have her in the bed with me and D.
I have some gas drops from Wal*Mart. They seemed to work, but when she gets all worked up, she won't take them. She can pitch a fit like nobody's business. I need another remedy. When I find something, I will let you know. I don't want to switch her formula again, but, it may come down to that.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Teething sucks!
My poor boy!
I am pretty sure he is getting all of his teeth at once now. He was a late bloomer in the tooth department, not anymore. Poor kid. Six teeth at least are coming in now. SIX! He didn't sleep well last night.
Hugs, Tylenol, and cold water. That's about all I can do for him. Well, that and cookies. He really likes cookies, so, since he isn't feeling well, I indulge him.
I am pretty sure he is getting all of his teeth at once now. He was a late bloomer in the tooth department, not anymore. Poor kid. Six teeth at least are coming in now. SIX! He didn't sleep well last night.
Hugs, Tylenol, and cold water. That's about all I can do for him. Well, that and cookies. He really likes cookies, so, since he isn't feeling well, I indulge him.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Bed time.
I am trying to figure out how to get Conor back on schedule. He used to go to bed around 9pm every night. Now? we are lucky if he falls asleep by 10:30pm. Why? I have no idea.
Last night we put him to bed at 8:30pm, he fussed for a bit, and was asleep by 9:15pm or so. He woke up at 1am, I got him some milk, and he was sound asleep again until 7am this morning. I can handle that. I would of course prefer him to sleep through the night, and without the need for milk. I will take what I can get though.
I know the risks of him going to bed with juice, milk, or whatever, but, I need sleep. So, I weigh the risks to his teeth, with the risks of me being sleepless. Weaning him off of milk at night is a long process. We tried cold-turkey, but, that didn't work. So, we take it slow. Water at first, milk later, if needed. So far? seems to be OK. It's better than sitting up for an hour or so watching Sesame St. on Netflix!
Last night we put him to bed at 8:30pm, he fussed for a bit, and was asleep by 9:15pm or so. He woke up at 1am, I got him some milk, and he was sound asleep again until 7am this morning. I can handle that. I would of course prefer him to sleep through the night, and without the need for milk. I will take what I can get though.
I know the risks of him going to bed with juice, milk, or whatever, but, I need sleep. So, I weigh the risks to his teeth, with the risks of me being sleepless. Weaning him off of milk at night is a long process. We tried cold-turkey, but, that didn't work. So, we take it slow. Water at first, milk later, if needed. So far? seems to be OK. It's better than sitting up for an hour or so watching Sesame St. on Netflix!
Monday, February 13, 2012
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