Shouldering the load

[notbamf]

Around the time I was 15 years old, I had started developing just a terrible pain in my right shoulder; a pain which eventually made its way to both of my shoulders. It is an awful, high-pitched, sharp pain that feels like someone is cheese-grating the inside of my shoulder. When this pain first started, it was an absolute nightmare; I could no

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[numb_kisses]

Poor shoulder. :[

We don't even need to get into the kids subject. You know my stand on that whole thing.

[notbamf]

It IS poor. I'm sick of its nonsense. :(

[ryoneko]

Too many kids have to grow up these days with parents that were pressured into having kids, so they get treated horribly. So if you really don't want kids, then don't have kids. I'm glad you decided early on before it was too late, and if it's how you really feel, you need to stick to that.

[notbamf]

I seem to do really well WITH kids; I actually think I'd be a fine father, if it came to that.

I just don't think I'd enjoy it as opposed to the alternative. :)

[luckyducky82]

Im sorry about your pain and I hope it goes away like it did when you were a teenager.

On the child rearing thing. Luckily Steve and I both want to have children. Im so in baby mode right now as everyone (seems like) is either pregnant or just delivered a baby. My best friend from First Grade is pregnant and Im am THRILLED for her. Her and Alan will make perfect parents.

I believe that once you are fully in love with someone and get married you may think differently. When it's your own child I believe your intrests may change. You made a human it's amazing. That's just my opinion.

Yeah they do cry and shit and sleep for the first year. Then they take their first steps and say DADA. Kids usually say dada before mama. :)

[notbamf]

Yeah, see, like I said...Taking steps? Talking? These are BFD to me. I mean, I'd be thrilled when they occur, just because it makes them less incompetent, but I don't think they are great treasures. Everyone does it.

I know so many of my friends who were dynamic, full individuals with interests and personsalities who, after they had kids, have NOTHING AT ALL to say/think that isn't "WANT TO TALK ABOUT MY CHILD? I HAVE A CHILD. HERE ARE MORE PICTURES OF MY CHILD." They have just become automatons to their offspring. It's so annoying, and I can't imagine something I'd enjoy talking about less.

[mercymydarling]

Fuck Motrin, take Excedrin. Also, :(. I'm sorry, I have a vague grasp of exactly how much pain you have to be in to take anything at all.

Fuck kids. The next time she says she wants kids, bring her down to Donora and let her hang out with Heather and the spawn. SHE WILL CHANGE HER MIND.

[notbamf]

I thought Excedrin was just for headaches. I dunno.

LOL. Oh, you mean your TREASURES? :-p You live for those kids.

[mercymydarling]

No, Excedrin works for pretty much everything, but it's super effective on headaches because it contains caffeine.

ALSO, OKAY: Yes, I love those children to death. Love. I never thought I could love anyone as much as I love those three little bastards, but that does not stop the fact that they are raging asshole douchebags. You know, before Heather popped Marcus out, I used to want children. Badly. I used to cry every time I found out someone I knew was pregnant, because they were and I wasn't.

Now? FUCK 'EM. HATE BABIES. I'll never stop thinking about the daughter I lost, but I will start utilizing every form of birth control that has ever existed every time I have sex. That is fact.

[notbamf]

Oh, I haven't had caffeine in over a year and a half, so thanks for letting me know that. No Excedrin.

[evilpettingz00]

I am SO with you on the children issue!

[notbamf]

Woo! :)