My husband was with me while I was passed out during and emergency c-section. He was terrified, and was a bit traumatized by seeing me strapped down and sliced open. But I know he would do it again.

Officer and a Gentleman would definitely fit the costume part. He was in a military uniform for that.

@jannanaphone: I agree.

@Kilotwat: Zing!

@VastlyUnderwhelmed: The difference is that is a decision made by informed adult women taking into consideration the very strong likelihood of terminal illness based on family history. I don't have a problem with that kind of decision. But amputating a piece of a child's genitalia because the child *might* bleed…

"New research has found that cutting off your child's nose to spite his face will help avoid getting a big pimple there."

@deeleigh: I believe they actually are trying to drill along side the hole so they can then drill across to the hole and try to block it, but it will take months. My understanding was the other things are to try to stop the oil flow, then they will continue with the side drilling to ensure it doesn't pop back open.

@madgetheripper: Some women have increased depression during pregnancy, so while they are able to function well normally with their depression, during pregnancy it gets out of control. So just because someone may suffer from depression doesn't mean they will always be a bad mother. But I am sorry you had such a…

@weese17: When I had a miscarriage, I also convinced myself it was my fault. It got to the point that I was certain it was because I had eaten raw brownie batter. But you didn't do it. I promise you it was not something you did. Miscarriage is just so lonely and isolating. It wasn't your fault at all. And I'm…

@clairedeloony: If you are at a playgroup, most likely people will be nice. It is on the internet that people get really nasty. People are people. Future you will be fine, and so will future babydeloony!

The thing about these particular snotty moms is that everyone will meet at least one eventually. But the other 90% of the moms you will meet are not like this. They just aren't as interesting to talk about, and they don't leave scars, so we forget about them.

@IamnotStarJones: Pardon? I'm afraid I don't follow. Are you talking about the crap that Sarah Palin spews? Or are you talking about me specifically?

If I was Palin, I would be pissed off. It doesn't matter if she has terrible politics. Someone who has already shown they don't like you moving in next door to continue writing books about how they don't like you? No, it isn't stalking, but it isn't a bouquet of flowers, either.

Thank goodness! Now I can screw up my kid BEFORE she is even born!

I think she looks lovely. And I like that snowflake thingy in her hair. Pretty.

@ch33rspetey: Ugh. Band trips! Brutal!

@kittenmittons: Oh God. Literally.

Way back in college, I shared a tiny apartment with friends. To get some privacy, I would make Top Ramen noodles, then go eat in bed. But I would make the noodles plain, then sprinkle the little seasoning packet directly on the noodles, since I liked it better that way.

@crustaceangirl: Thank you! I have searched for that a long time!

@Cairn: She could see a difference between what her character might accept and what she herself accepts.