richelle19_80

@richelle19_80 (133)

United States • Age 44

Joined myLot 18 years ago

Worse things have happened to better people than me!

Responses (41)

richelle19_80's Responses

Children attending Your Birth

Jshean20 @Jshean20 (14348) • Canada 20 Dec 06

I've been watching the "life channel" on TV lately and I've noticed that a lot of women (especially those having a home birth) have their children attend their whole birth. Have you or someone you know ever done this? Would you?...

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richelle19_80 Personally, I feel that the birth of my son was a chance for my husband and I to bond. I did not want anyone else in the room besides the doctors , my husband, and I. This choice was criticized by some (my sister primarily) but it was definitely the right...

21 Dec 06

Baby's toes are gnawed off by a six week old pit bull puppy.

lizabeth @lizabeth (666) • United States 13 Dec 06

I just heard on the news tonight that a six week old pit bull puppy gnawed 4 toes off of a baby. The parents were asleep by the baby during all this. Now, the fate of the puppy is being decided by a judge. The parents are going...

neglecting parents

pit bull puppies

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richelle19_80 Pit bulls should be banned. There are too many horror stories where they turn on their owners unprovoked. Pit bulls were breed to be especially aggressive.

14 Dec 06

When Dreams Come True

giova74 @giova74 (333) • Italy 13 Dec 06

It was Yael Averbuch's decision, not her parents, to sacrifice the parties and the proms to make North Carolina her destination of destiny, where she has blossomed into a soccer standout.

soccer

usa

world

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richelle19_80 Girls throughout the country love the sport. I am one of many. Good for her!

14 Dec 06

PROBLEMS WITH YAHOO

llecis @llecis (109) • Portugal 13 Dec 06

I would like to know if this happened to someone else. Some time ago i tried to register at yahoo, but they kept on saying that the ID or password I introduced were already taken. This is rather strange as I have an uncommon...

problems with yahoo

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richelle19_80 Keep trying. If you really want to use your name try adding a number to it. This should work.

14 Dec 06

Mobile phones dangerous.

ravelomas @ravelomas (40) • Finland 9 Jun 10

Have you ever thought about that when you call with an mobile phone the antenna radiates next to your head and does something to your brain. I heard from somewhere that there are done some research about it(not sure).

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richelle19_80 Have you ever thought about that when you call with an mobile phone the antenna radiates next to your head and does something to your brain. I heard from somewhere that there are done some research about it(not sure).

9 Jun 10

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DEAD-BEAT DADS: LISTEN UP!!

chunkers @chunkers (1050) • United States 14 Dec 06

I am SO TIRED of hearing the phrase "Dead-beat Dads"! Just because a father cannot afford to work a 60 hour week, pay his own bills, and still support the MOTHER of his children, does not make him a DEAD BEAT! There are some...

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richelle19_80 The support is not for the mother of the children. It is for the child. The fact that you would want another man to take care of your children makes you a dead beat. I am all with you though I one thing, the term dead-beat should and does apply to either a...

14 Dec 06

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To spank or not to spank?

shannon154 @shannon154 (132) • United States 13 Dec 06

What form of discipline works best for your little ones? My son is 2 yrs old and laughs when we put him in time out but with a simple swat(in which we only use as a last resort) we then get his full attention. We also use...

children

dicipline

spanking

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richelle19_80 I was spanked and I have seen many kids spanked. My husband and I have decided that it is best not to spank; however, it is not so much that I am for or against spanking. I am for the proper and immediate consequences for a child's misbehavior. I believe that...

14 Dec 06

Did it pay off for you?

pookie92 @pookie92 (1714) • United States 13 Dec 06

Do you have a college degree and if you do, what job are you working at right now. Did your degree pay off with a high paying job when you were done? I am just wondering, my mother and father got divorced when I was 2 years into...

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richelle19_80 I have a master's degree in public policy. I am taking time off to start my family. It is a decision that my husband and I made in the best interest of our family. I plan to begin working outside of the home, when my son starts preschool. In the meantime, I...

14 Dec 06

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forcing kids to nap in the afternoon?

evepin @evepin (721) • Philippines 10 May 10

i grew up spending summers in the province with my grandparents. every afternoon we kids are all forced to take naps, even if we didnt feel like it. we get scolded when whenever we got caught with our eyes fully wide awake. now...

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richelle19_80 i grew up spending summers in the province with my grandparents. every afternoon we kids are all forced to take naps, even if we didnt feel like it. we get scolded when whenever we got caught with our eyes fully wide awake. now that i have a 2 yo kid, i don't...

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Do you think vegitarians are healthier?

Ambur25 @Ambur25 (1006) • United States 10 Dec 06

Are you a vegitarian? Why did you choose to not eat meat? I'm really curious about this. I've never really heard concrete facts about why people are vegetarians other than "not eating a living thing." But, is it healthier to...

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richelle19_80 No I don't think they are healthier. I think those people who are the healthiest are those who eat a well balanced diet. It it VERY hard as a vegitarian/vegan ect. to do this.

13 Dec 06

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Weight problem

rockaxn @rockaxn (46) • India 12 Dec 06

I have been struggling with my weight for most of my adult life. Sometimes I find this very depressing. I admire people like Dawn French as role models for larger women. The thing is though, I don't want to be overweight. It seems...

problem

weight

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richelle19_80 The first thing is to ACCEPT YOURSELF FOR WHO YOU ARE. Tell yourself that you are a beautiful person with many many wonderful qualities. Make a commitment to get healthy, don't worry about the # on the scale or the size of your pants. I know this sounds...

13 Dec 06

Makeup job on the Deceased

Jshean20 @Jshean20 (14348) • Canada 12 Dec 06

Have you ever been to a funeral where the deceased didn't even look like themselves because of all the makeup? I often wonder why they cannot do a better job on the makeup, or if that's the best they can do to make them look...

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richelle19_80 I don't even want to see a person I loved after they have dies. I want to remember them as they were when they were alove, so for the last time I see them to be in a coffin, made up...I think that is macabre. I prefer cremation.

13 Dec 06

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What type of car is best for a family?

rhinoboy @rhinoboy (2129) 12 Dec 06

i will be needing a new car to ferry my young family around in. My sporty hatchback doesn't cope too well with the baby-seat and the buggy as well as me 7 the wife!!! What type of car would you recommend for the 'family bus'. I...

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richelle19_80 I suggest a minivan! They are safe reliable and fit everyone!

13 Dec 06

Self Confessed MYLOT Experts. Trust them?LOL

megs85 @megs85 (3142) • Australia 13 Dec 06

Do you trust mylot members who claim to be able to provide you with great tips for earning here at myot, when they have scores of 14 or 265, or whatever? I have earnt about forty dolars with no referrals and only 700 odd as my...

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richelle19_80 I trust no one. I'm not here to earn money, I'm here to gain insights and help others.

13 Dec 06

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Should children learn all household chores?

west_tx_goddess @west_tx_goddess (1197) • United States 12 Dec 06

I personally believe that children should learn to do all household chores. I know as a society there is man work (i.e. cars, yard, etc) and woman work (house, laundry, etc) but shouldn't we teach our children to do both of...

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richelle19_80 why should certain chores be male chores and others be female chores. Everyone, including the children, should help with ALL chores. This way everyone is contributing to the households success.

13 Dec 06

Should the legal age to marry be lowered to 13 years old ?

cclay34 @cclay34 (486) • United States 12 Dec 06

Since so many young girls aged 13-17 years old become pregnant and thus become unwed mothers, wouldnt it be wise to lower the age limit for marriage back down to 13 or 14 years old like it was in the 40's and 50's and force the...

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richelle19_80 You don't need to get married just because you get pregnant. Lets focus on preventing unintended pregnancy.

13 Dec 06

sell goods on the internet

JimmySun @jimmysun (401) • China 26 Apr 10

i've been always always thinking about start my own business on the internet...cuz i think shopping on the net will become more and more popular and also i heard there are lots of people who become richmen or millionaires just by...

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richelle19_80 i've been always always thinking about start my own business on the internet...cuz i think shopping on the net will become more and more popular and also i heard there are lots of people who become richmen or millionaires just by selling there goods on the net...

26 Apr 10

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It Finally Happened! The Day Every Parent Dreads!

clownfish @clownfish (3269) • United States 12 Dec 06

Hi! My daughter said something embarrassing in public! We were waiting at the doctor's office when a fairly large woman came over to sit in a chair near us. My daughter said, "Mommy, that lady's too big to sit there." I was...

children

embarrassing things children say

parenting

things children say

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richelle19_80 Kids speak what's on their minds. You can be to upset. Besides a young child doesn't know that what they say can hurt someone's feelings.

13 Dec 06

Help,I am a smoker but now i am pregnant and need help qutiting

pipin82 @pipin82 (42) • United States 12 Dec 06

So i found out i was pregnant and now i need help quitting smoking.I'm not sure if i can do any of the patches or the gum is that safe for a pregnant woman? I wish i had never started smoking because now when i want to quit the...

smoking

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richelle19_80 Seek your ob/gyn's advice on cessation programs.

13 Dec 06