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Ah you beat me to it. I was going to ask, where do people think "the governement" gets its funds. You and me, baby. And frankly, I get tired of my funds going to bankroll other people's bad or untimely decisions.

Please note, these are tntrn's words, not mine.

I applaud chayarose for utilizing benefits available to her to overcome a bad situation so that she may contribute positively to her community.

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sounds like life is looking up for you. don't let others bring you down! everyone does not "start out at the bottom" so it's hard for some to understand that everyone on the "bottom" is not there by choice and some are bettering themselves; however, they should have learned about empathy and being nonjudgemental in nursing school.

best of luck,

jay

Jay, I hope you also learn in nursing school to check the validity of information before passing judgement. I did not make the statement that was attributed to me.

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Tazzi,

I am tired too, not only of high taxes, but of being misquoted!

My sincerest apologies, Jolie. I had to go back and reread it too, because I thought it was you also. I am so sorry.

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My sincerest apologies, Jolie. I had to go back and reread it too, because I thought it was you also. I am so sorry.

Thanks.

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It's very easy to misquote using this site. I am the owner of the comment about being tired of paying taxes in order to bankroll the bad judgements of others. I stand by that.

I have no problem with helping someone with a "hand up", and chayarose, you seem to fit that description, so good for you. I was abused in a past marriage as well, and I know all too well that you can find yourself in that situation after the fact.

My problem is with those who habitually USE the system: more kids, even though on public assistance, continuing bad habits like smoking, even while on public assistance and while complaining about not being able to feed the kids, free health care, and the list goes on and on. I'm sure we all can think of examples of what I am tired of. It's not those who are able and willing to try to help themselves; it's those who are able but unwilling to help themselves because they know that some agency somewhere will give them just about anything they want.

And along these lines, I would oppose paying moms to stay at home with new babies for a year, breastfeeding or not. If you want to have a family AND feel you must stay at home, then please plan accordingly. Don't expect the rest of us to finance that for you.

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Oh dear, soooo sorry Jolie. Hmm... That msg goes to...TNTRN.

I will try to fix this if I can.

Chayarose

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I'm new here and I have no clue as to how I can see if anyone responds to what Im saying but I guess that I can eventually learn. My goodness I really wish I could've come across this website a bit sooner. Every one here appears to be so close knit - its really nice cause it makes me feel comfortable. Anyway...I'm a graduate lpn nurse and I took my nclex test yesterday but I just feel like I completely blew it because I was soooo nervous. I got home and I started looking up some questions which I was unsure of and realized I had put down the incorrect answers. Im really feeling down in the pitts of depression. My goodness....anyone ever felt this way and realized that they answered some questions wrong but still ended up passing the exam? I would really appreciate it if someone would PLEASE answer back. Thanks..

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well thanks guys for ur help i high appreciate the sooooo many responses...dont respond all at once again next time. lol

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What I would really like to see is places like LLL STOP telling people how "natural" and "easy" and "painless" it is. I wish people would go into breastfeeding with the notion that it's goign to hurt like he!! and know that it's just a short period of adjustment and pain but in the long run is a wonderful way to nurish your baby.

I also wish that people would support moms to at least try it. I know it's not for some but I hate the old addage of "well I wasn't breastfed and I turned out just fine". There are tons of our mothers who smoked while pregnant and could say the same thing, but we know that it's not what is best for baby.

I do wish more people would breastfeed. I truly think it could cut down on a lot of unneccesary hospitilizations for diarrhea, stomach bugs, etc. Just the savings in health costs alone could be amazing.

But, I also don't want moms to be ostrasized for choosing not to or not being able to breastfeed their babies. That goes the same for not asking breastfeeding moms to "go somewhere else and nurse" as well.

I guess I'm fragmented here. Just wanted to put in my $0.02.

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How about support for those that don't breastfeed???? Sounds like a few could use it!!

You get cupons don't you ?

I'm sorry I get extremely upset when it comes to this subject. I bf'd my 1st ( and only child) for 13 months, and wasn't happy when she weaned. The fact is ( in my opinion) with all the knowledge and research done on this subject- you should feel guilty if you simply chose not to breastfeed ( assuming that it was medically safe for you to do so). Breastmilk is best, formula is lacking in more areas than one. Statistically ( in our hospital) the norm is to forumla feed by an overwhelming majority. I have bf'd when most people wouln't, and the satisfaction I have from knowing I have given the absolute best for my daughter allows me the pleasure of not feeling guilty. A support group ???? HA !! What a joke. The focus here has been "people always looked at me giving my child a bottle..." Well, how in the h*** do you think people look at you when your 2 month old gets hungry at Wal-Mart and you have to nurse her ? Do you think they accept that ? Heck NO ! But what does it matter what other people think ? If you are that concerned about the opinions of others, you should NOT be bearing children of any sort, until you establish self-identity and a lil bit of self-esteem.

I do think that there should be a label attached to formula. Something like, "If you'd like to relactation assistance please call us at 1800#######. We here at (insert manufacture's name) believe that breastmilk is best, and truley are committed to your child's health and well-being"

If you get offended by this...too bad, nobody needs to tip-toe around anyone, facts are facts, they are not ruled by emotion.

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I'm new here and I have no clue as to how I can see if anyone responds to what Im saying but I guess that I can eventually learn. My goodness I really wish I could've come across this website a bit sooner. Every one here appears to be so close knit - its really nice cause it makes me feel comfortable. Anyway...I'm a graduate lpn nurse and I took my nclex test yesterday but I just feel like I completely blew it because I was soooo nervous. I got home and I started looking up some questions which I was unsure of and realized I had put down the incorrect answers. Im really feeling down in the pitts of depression. My goodness....anyone ever felt this way and realized that they answered some questions wrong but still ended up passing the exam? I would really appreciate it if someone would PLEASE answer back. Thanks..

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