Have a Baby or Just Adopt Cats?

@salonga (27775)
Philippines
November 7, 2015 12:58am CST
We have a cute visitor , my two month old grandnephew! The baby is now the center of our attention. Every one at home is excited. We don’t want to do anything anymore but stay beside baby and enjoy him as much as we could. Each of us wants to cuddle, kiss and caress him. He is so cute specially when he smiles. Are you fond of babies? I know a wife who does not want to bear a child so she is taking birth control pills. Instead of having her own babies, she keeps adopting cats. Would you prefer cat over a baby of your own?
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@LadyDuck (470624)
• Switzerland
7 Nov 15
The baby is cute. We had no children, this was our decision, we worked together, we traveled together, we had a very busy life. We regret nothing.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
I know a lot of couples who don't have children and like you, some of them are by their own choice while some can't really bear children no matter how they tried.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
7 Nov 15
I loved my babies and would choose babies over cats. My daughter never wanted children, she is a Sociologist and felt the world is too over crowded. She chose a life without children and that is her right. She has a dog and two cats, a beautiful man in her life and a dream job and lots of friends with and without children. I think she is amazing. She loves her life.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
We all have the right to choose what we think is good for our life. Your daughter proved that not having children is not a hindrance to having a happy family
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• Canada
7 Nov 15
@salonga You are absolutely right!
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@youless (112483)
• Guangzhou, China
7 Nov 15
I am a cat lover, but be sure a baby at home is much more important and meaningful. The home will be full of noise with a baby. When the baby smiles, he/she is like an angel. If he/she cries, he/she is like a devil This is how I felt when my child was a baby. Now I miss that period because he was just so tiny at that time.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
Like a devil when he cries! lol I'm sure you are just joking! I also miss having a baby at home so I am happy to be visited by one.
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@youless (112483)
• Guangzhou, China
7 Nov 15
@salonga I remember when my child was a baby, he cried out loudly. Once he slept on the bed, he would cry. At that time my husband would go out with him and he slept quietly outside. And my husband just held him under our building. After several hours he thought our baby must sleep well. Then he returned home. But when our baby heard the lift sound, he would open his eyes I didn't know how we survived those days
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
@youless lol, your baby gave your husband a hard time
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@gudheart (12659)
7 Nov 15
Oh he is so cute :D I love babies as they are little angels to me lol I am not an animal love so babies it is :D
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
I love babies too, I think I won't be as happy if I don't have a child.
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
7 Nov 15
Wow, she is looking superb. Hey can you take her to here so that i could spend some time with her.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
Obviously you also are a lover of babies. How about having your own?
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
@rahulvsmokiee okay, okay, indeed you are still young to have baby. lol,
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• Thiruvananthapuram, India
7 Nov 15
@salonga Lol! i am just of 19 and how can have a baby now? Wait for few more years.
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@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
8 Nov 15
There are a few women who just aren't ready to have children. I had my daughter very young and after this I didn't want anymore children. I sort of looked at it that I was glad I had her when I did because maybe I would never of had a baby ever. I don't know but it is a big responsibility and takes a lot of work. Some people just aren't ready for this one. I guess being young and growing up together with my daughter made it easier on me. But if I didn't have her when I did I am not sure I would of had a baby ever. I don't know why but I guess this is just the way I felt on this one.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Nov 15
I think it is a wise idea to stop bearing when you know it would be very hard for you to tackle again the great responsibility involve in raising another one.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
@poehere You are a woman who knows what is exactly is best for you and your child. Congrats! If only every woman should use their brain and think ahead just as you do before bearing another one. I've seen a lot of unattended children, lacking in almost everything just because their parents bear child one after the other.
@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
8 Nov 15
@salonga My life, work, and moving like my daughter and I did got me thinking about this a long time back. There was no way I could handle 2 children and my work alone. Let alone take the child with me where we were assigned to work. I was better off with one child and this is how it ended up. I am so happy I have here and this is all I need.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
I wouldn't trade the joy of having a baby for a cat . Having a baby is the essence of being a woman . Do you remember that "essence of being a woman " answer .
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
It was asked in the Ms. Universe contest which was held in our country that time. We were then having a swimming party in my Boss's house but we stopped the swimming just to watch the pageant. The title was won by Ms. Sushmita Sen of India. I remember that part of her answer to the question is " ...the origin of a child is a mother, and is a woman"...something to that effect if my memory does not fail me.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
@salonga Very good ! You have a retentive memory ! Indeed that was during the Miss Universe , the reply of Ms. Sushmita Sen. That one really stuck in my mind until now . So beautifully said by Sushmita Sen ! A Miss Universe indeed !
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
@SIMPLYD I am an avid watcher of pageants and I love the question and answer portion always for this is where the real brain and beauty can be revealed.
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@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
7 Nov 15
Yes, you are right a baby make us excited. Yes, I love baby so much. Now, I have two daughters. I never know, how a woman taking birth control pills if she does not a baby yet and prefer adopting cats? Maybe she has an unique taste...
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
Yes, it is her prerogative and maybe she has her own reasons. But as for me, I will always love babies.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Nov 15
@srisahara you too, and hope to see you more.
@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
7 Nov 15
@salonga Yes, it is her right to choose have a baby or adopt cats. Me too, I love babies so much. Thank you, have a nice day!
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
8 Nov 15
Some people are not keen on taking on responsibilities of taking care of another human being even their own child so they have pets instead.. But who resist those sweet smiles of a human baby! .. your grandnephew is gorgeous!!
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Nov 15
Thank you! He is the cutest creature in my eyes! The responsibility of raising a child is really great, this is why parents who raised their children well are worth being praised.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Nov 15
@epiffanie very rewarding indeed, and I am talking through experience. I know you also.
@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
8 Nov 15
@salonga indeed, it's not easy to raise a child..But it's most rewarding if done right..
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@sofssu (23662)
9 Nov 15
He is so cute.. I would never opt for cats over babies..
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
The joy of motherhood can't be exchanged for anything. Only a mother would know.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
@sofssu yes they are gifts (heritage from God). This is why when I got a son, I was so thankful. I thought I will never have a child because it took more than a year after marriage before I conceived.
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@sofssu (23662)
9 Nov 15
@salonga That is so true.. .. I love cats and dogs .. but children are a gift from God.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
7 Nov 15
I love babies. I am too old to have anymore babies but would prefer a baby over a cat. I think if someone doesn't want any children, they shouldn't have any. It is their choice and shouldn't be made to feel guilty.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
Yes, every one has the right to choose whether they want kids or not. I believe they think it will be more beneficial to them.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Nov 15
@simone10 indeed to some couples, having kids is not an option and they are living happily.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
8 Nov 15
@salonga I have a friend and her and her husband didn't want any children and they have a great life together.
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@rakski (120195)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
I prefer babies. They are so cut and cuddly. Good thing for me I cannot adopt cats bause I have asthma
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Nov 15
I have allergies with cats too so I never have cat.
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@rakski (120195)
• Philippines
8 Nov 15
@salonga same here. no to cats for me even dogs.
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@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
8 Nov 15
Now that I am older, I can only take babies in small doses. It's always great that I can give them back to the parents. Pets are more loyal and respectful, in the long run. Not that babies are disrespectful, it's just what they grow up to be.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
8 Nov 15
I used to believe also that pets are more loyal because my dogs are very loyal but you know my neighbor who is already on old woman was bitten by her only cat who even sleeps on her bosom like her own child. One bed time, she looked for her cat so they could sleep. She saw the cat sitting on the window sill. So she came near and pick up the cat. But the cat, just attacked her. So the ending, she was hospitalized. What provoked the cat is still unknown up to this time.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
@Pattitude She was seriously hurt, and so her children convinced her to just remove that cat from her home and she agreed. She should because the anti-rabies injection is very expensive apart from the pain. No one in the neighborhood knows how their sweet relationship turned that way. Maybe the cat was then sensing a mouse and would not want to be disturbed in her mission to kill that mouse. Nobody really knows, we could only guess.
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@Pattitude (1287)
• Newton, North Carolina
8 Nov 15
@salonga That is strange! I guess the cat was not ready for bed! I hope the lady was not seriously hurt.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
9 Nov 15
I think its nice time becuse while this kind of baby at home then home is very joyful and everyone is happy and baby brings goodwill in house
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
@birjudanak You are very right. The baby is the instant "apple of the eye" of everyone
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
Yes the house is unusually joyful. Every one is smiling and wishing the baby remains in our care.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
9 Nov 15
@salonga when baby at home house look full and every one like to bussy with baby
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• Canada
9 Nov 15
I love babies. After my own were born, I continued to work with children and then young families.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
Loving your own babies is great but loving the children who aren't your own is greater. God bless your good heart.
@fawkes62 (1276)
• United States
9 Nov 15
I have three kids and two cats. I would hate to only be able to have one, but if that was the option I would choose to have my kids. Thankfully people can have both, either, or neither if that is what they choose.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
You just prove we can have kids and pets at the same time and without any conflict at all.
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@TheHorse (217709)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Nov 15
I'd take a baby over a cat. But baby v. horse? That's a bit tougher.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
That's tougher for sure! I have not seen a baby horse by the way.
@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
10 Nov 15
I can feel your joy with your grandnephew! We're like that too when there is a baby in the house. And because our 6 kids are now grown ups, we borrow babies from friends & neighbors! Ha! Ha! Ha! BTW, our family love cats (kittens, dogs & puppies), but we will never trade a baby with any of our pets.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
10 Nov 15
Yes, we do also like to borrow babies of neighbors lol.
@DeborahDiane (40277)
• Laguna Woods, California
9 Nov 15
I would rather have babies than cats. I raised four daughters ... but only one cat! LOL
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
9 Nov 15
Four daughters! What a blessing! I have not even one. But I have a son!
• United States
11 Nov 15
Cats are far less trouble than children. They are also much less expensive.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
11 Nov 15
So I think it is also my friend's reason why she would rather take are of cats than have a baby.