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Post by peace on Aug 6, 2022 12:14:46 GMT
sharlag do you ever think about writing a book? Your posts are always so clever. I think you would write a wonderful book about random observations- (or a wonderful book about whatever you choose). I know they are mostly random musings but you do have a knack and if you enjoy writing, I'd definitely buy that book. you’re so kind! I *DO* have a partial plot involving the main character finding a severed hand in their back yard, and the initial struggle to call law enforcement while keeping the dogs away from the evidence. That’s as far as I get though. I originally thought about it being a childrens book (sort of tongue in cheek) , but it’s a pretty heavy topic. I'll pre-order now  |
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Post by candygurl on Aug 6, 2022 13:28:15 GMT
I love babies so yes I would hold him/her!
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Post by hop2 on Aug 6, 2022 14:16:58 GMT
Want to, yeah sure. Don’t “have to” or anything though.
Would I ask? No way! Only hold babies if its freely offered, don’t sit & sulk or be grumpy if it’s not offered to try to guilt them into offering either. ( unless we are talking puppy babies those I might ask to hold )
And I mean this for people I know I’m not in any way referring to babies I do not know. Babies & parents you do not know should not be bothered or at least not until said child is old enough to cause a problem where you’d need to address the parent you don’t know.
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Post by Dani-Mani on Aug 6, 2022 15:10:04 GMT
As someone who is 31 weeks pregnant, my hope is that you wouldn’t ask, and if I ask you, you wash your hands, wear a mask, and don’t kiss the baby under any circumstances. Most of the rest of those responses aren’t it. I have enough to worry about with RSV, other respiratory viruses, monkey pox, and of course the Rona, that I would hope nobody would pressure any mom to want to hold their baby. 🤷🏽♀️ Our anxiety in 2022 is very valid. , bless your heart. By the time you have your second child (if you do) they will be eating crackers off the kitchen floor, digging through kitty litter and wearing spit stained clothes. I appreciate you. Unfortunately, kids have a way of interfering with the best laid plans of parenting. I am embarrassed to admit how many times I used to say, "My kid will never do that!". He did that and much worse. Oh Lord, much worse. I have a sense of humor now about it but at the time, I wanted to crawl in a hole. I felt redeemed when my dear DIL asked me seriously, "Were you ever glad when (my son) went to bed and you got quiet time?" She was feeling guilty because she was so relieved. Thanks but at 36 I’m solid in my convictions when it comes to the safety of an unvaccinated newborn in the middle of a pandemic who will be born during RSV season. |
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 6, 2022 19:06:19 GMT
I don’t need to hold a baby and don’t ask to hold a baby. If someone just hands over the baby, I’ll hold it. I don’t have any grandchildren and don’t expect to have any. But, if I did, I’d definitely be holding the baby.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 7, 2022 4:34:03 GMT
Babies are not my thing. I prefer something with 4 legs and fur or a 3 year old child. I don't ask to hold babies, and most people who have babies know how I feel, so I just admire them politely and let other people get their snuggles in. This is me 100%. A few weeks ago, we had a five year old in the house for an hour or so and I couldn't get enough of him. His mom apparently had and he was definitely a handful, but not bad- just curious and independent and LOVED our foosball table. I would happily hang out with him over an infant. |
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Post by Linda on Aug 7, 2022 4:44:53 GMT
I love holding babies and wished I could have had more of my own. Grandchildren aren't looking terribly likely (that could change but that'll be my kids decision not mine).
That said - I wait to be offered and the only way I would ask is if the parent looked like they needed an extra pair of hands and even then, I owuld ask, what can I help you with, not just grab the baby.
And certainly at this point in time with Covid etc....I would be extra careful about staying my distance from a baby, esp. a newborn.
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Post by whipea on Aug 7, 2022 14:10:05 GMT
C - edited. I do not care for baby humans. Thank you anyway.
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Post by melanell on Aug 7, 2022 18:22:25 GMT
Not my thing. I’ve never been into babies. I don’t understand the fascination with other people’s babies. I have two kids and the baby stage was by far the hardest for me. That's part of why I do love to hold other people's babies---all of the cuddles without the complete exhaustion.  |
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