Monday, October 29, 2012

My thoughts on Ref-74

Why all the hate? As a “Christian” I am really embarrassed at the actions and words of people I once respected. I thought God taught us unconditional love? I thought God wanted us to respect each other? I admit I get angry at those that spout hurtful, hateful venom about how they think being gay is wrong or against God. How they will “pray” for these people. Here is what I have to say…pray for yourself. Pray that the hate be lifted from your heart like God would want it to be. Gluttony is also a sin but people are furious when someone wants to take their Big Mac away and ban McDonalds. Who among you can say you are without sin? Who gave you the right to judge what sin is better or worse than another? I am confused when being Christian gave people some entitlement. I thought being Christian meant to be humble, not proud? You are not better than another because you attend a big fancy church with surround sound and a big screen. I can’t imagine that makes you top of the list going to heaven. Jesus led a simple life, how does this represent him? To address the silliness of how R-74 will hurt families, it can’t be any worse than what heterosexuals have been doing to marriage for more than 100 years. If you believe that R-74 is wrong, you should believe that divorce is wrong, cheating on your spouse is wrong. We should abolish divorce to protect families. We should make cheating a criminal offense. If you are cheating or cheating with someone who is married, no matter what the case you should be charged with violation of marriage vows. I wonder how many would vote yes for that? How many of you would be guilty? Children need parents that love them and take care of them. I have seen many more dysfunctional hetro families than I have dysfunctional gay couples. If you think allowing Ref-74 to pass will somehow threaten your marriage, then your marriage has bigger issues than you will admit. We should take a lesson from gay couples, they love each other despite what people say or believe. Despite what obstacles that society puts in front of them. They stand up for their right to be a family unit. Who are we to stand in their way?

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Flashback

Flashback...a friend posted a link to archived posts that were on a June 2007 babies forum. Knowing what I know now this is just so weird to read my concerns on health issues that happened at just 3 weeks old. Excerpts:

_________________________ Spit up through the nose???

07-08-2007 09:49 AM

Last night after a 2+ hour nap Graydon got up to eat. I went to change him before feeding him and he was crying a little then suddenly he gagged/coughed and formula came out his nose. Then it almost seemed like he wasnt breathing almost choking and I turned him over and he started crying and arching his back. He hadnt eaten in about 3 hours so the spit up seemed odd. He rarely spits up anyway and usually doesnt cry or get tummy aches.

I called the after hours dr on call and was told it was probably acid refulx. He said if it keeps happening to go see my dr and she can give him zantac. He also said it runs in the family which would make since I guess because his dad has the same problem with acid reflux.

The gagging scared me and the spit up through the nose I have never seen before. My oldest DS had colic really bad and would projectile vomit/spit up and it never was through his nose. DD didnt spit up much either. Anyone else have that happen?

TIA Lisa Graydon 6/14


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No Poo? 07-11-2007 03:49 PM

How long should a 4 week go without a BM? We just noticed today (comparing notes) that its been over 24 hours since the baby has poo'd. Hes had normal wet diapers but no messy ones. He thought I was getting those to change and I thought he was. The baby has been fussier than normal but slept really good last night, about 6 hours. It's been warmer here than normal but not too bad.

Should I call the doctor? Or wait a bit longer?

Re: No Poo?

Yeah I will probably call in the morning if he doesn't go at all tonight. We were just trying to figure out how long its been, we figure maybe 36 hours.

I am kind of worried because he is crying more than normal which is usually not at all or very little.

Thanks for your help!

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All I can say is wow. I knew it happened early on but to see it with dates is just proof that a mom knows when something isn't right.