My sister is going to have a baby any day now.

The_Edge · 2011-07-15 13:42:28

My 20 year old sister is due to have a son anyday now. It was a surprise pregnancy or as some might say, accident. I say it was a logical result of not being on birth control.

Myrmidon · 2011-07-15 13:50:12

The important thing is that you're being sympathetic.

The_Edge · 2011-07-15 13:57:52

On the outside, I am supportive but inside it's just my above comment. My mother pretty much let it happen as well. Plus, my sister doesn't love her baby's dad and has been trying to break up with him for a while.

TheMightyAnonym · 2011-07-15 14:01:01

~~Let me guess: You're the father.~~

She's going to have a baby? Good for her~!

glennmagusharvey · 2011-07-15 14:03:05

The wonders of sexual intercourse?

The_Edge · 2011-07-15 14:07:59

^^Nice to meet you, too.

Bob · 2011-07-15 15:54:24

_{Psst, word to the wise. Ignore that one.}

┻━┻ ︵ヽ(`Д´）╯︵ ┻━┻ · 2011-07-15 15:55:31

my sister doesn't love her baby's dad and has been trying to break up with him for a while.
She's going to have a baby? Good for her~!

-twitch-

Bob · 2011-07-15 15:58:45

It's TMA, Ed.

Counterclock · 2011-07-15 16:02:13

Is that really suppose to be a good excuse Bob?

Bob · 2011-07-15 16:03:44

More of an explanation than an excuse, really.

The_Edge · 2011-07-15 17:13:09

At least my mom will be helping with the baby. After all, she wanted a baby a few years ago. My wife and I aren't breeders so at least my mom is getting her biological grandchild.

GLORIOUSLeader · 2011-07-15 17:25:38

How was babby form? How girl get pragnant?

Bob · 2011-07-15 17:26:51

Crimson · 2011-07-15 17:28:12

Well you see, when a mommy and a daddy want to make a babby. Daddy puts his wiener in mommy's butt and pees.

Then BAM! A stork appears with a babby.

Chagen · 2011-07-15 17:41:09

I have no clue just what the answer to the infamous "babby" YA!

I can't even decipher it. At all.

Bob · 2011-07-15 17:44:13

"They need to do away with insane mothers who kill their babies because these babies can't fight back. It was on the news this morning. A mother in AR (Arkansas) who had killed her three kids. They are taking the three babies back to New York, to lay them to rest. My prayers are with the father, who lost his children. I am truly sorry for your loss."

Waltzy · 2011-07-15 17:54:37

In a similar vein, my cousin got pregnant shortly before she was planning to attend college and become a teacher. For whatever reason the father is out of the picture now, and she's keeping the baby, so as a result plans have changed.

Chagen · 2011-07-15 18:10:31

Hi, Waltzy.

TheMightyAnonym · 2011-07-15 18:15:30

-twitch-

And lo, I am once again reminded that I am one of the few tropers that *ACTUALLY* wants to have a child. I'm even weirder in that I want a dozen of them.

Values dissonance perhaps? I certainly agree that it is extremely unfortunate that there are troubles between the couple, but even so, a baby is going to be born. A new human being with thoughts, desires, ideas, and on and on. I'm sorry, but I can't help but think that is one of the most fantastic things ever. I apologize for the earlier sarcasm, but nonetheless I am very happy that someone will be born.

Life is always painful, no matter where you go or how you live it; the least a person can do is take joy in the good things.

Bob · 2011-07-15 18:18:16

And lo, I am once again reminded that I am one of the few tropers that *ACTUALLY* wants to have a child. I'm even weirder in that I want a dozen of them.

You're really missing the point here, m'boy.

TheMightyAnonym · 2011-07-15 18:24:27

No, the point is the problems in the family, I know; the reason I mentioned that is because I hold children in high esteem, such that the birth of a child is awesome enough to overshadow problems in the family.

Whereas, most others here are kinda like "meh, a little brat to cost money and add stress; how annoying".

ClockworkUniverse · 2011-07-15 18:25:09

My desire to not have a kid isn't because I dislike children, but because I don't think I'd be good at parenting.

All Nines · 2011-07-15 18:27:22

My desire not to have a kid comes from both, to be perfectly honest.

Bob · 2011-07-15 18:32:11

My desire to not have a kid isn't because I dislike children or because I don't think I'd be good at parenting, but because I'm selfish and I really don't feel like putting that much time and effort into another person, at least no time soon.

Wicked223 · 2011-07-15 18:32:12

Mine comes from that, and the fact that raising a child is one of the most expensive things you could ever do, and I'd rather use the money for something else.

┻━┻ ︵ヽ(`Д´）╯︵ ┻━┻ · 2011-07-15 18:33:18

I kind of want a child, but i'd hate one that was born from someone I didn't want to have one with.

I also don't want a dozen children, even if all of them were from awesome mothers (that somehow wanted a child with a cranky father like me) because it would be too hard to try to raise them all well to me. There's always those kids that get sad that their decent parents aren't taking care of them and instead someone else or something like that.

BlackHumor · 2011-07-15 18:45:30

I actually want to have a kid someday, but that's no reason to be stupid about it.

LouieW · 2011-07-15 19:48:42

TheMightyAnonym,
And lo, I am once again reminded that I am
one of the few tropers that *ACTUALLY* wants to have a child. I'm even weirder in that I want a dozen of them.

Values dissonance perhaps? I certainly agree that it is extremely unfortunate that there
are troubles between the couple, but even so, a baby is going to be born. A new human being with thoughts, desires, ideas, and on and on. I'm sorry, but I can't help but think that is one of the most fantastic things ever. I apologize for the earlier sarcasm, but nonetheless I am very happy that someone will be born.

Life is always painful, no matter where you go or how you live it; the least a person can do is take joy in the good things.

I agree with you that life is precious and kids can be pretty neat. However, I do not believe those feelings are inconsistent with being incredibly worried about an unexpected birth if one lacks adequate resources. I do not think the child overshadows problems in the family since he/she will be right in the thick of them.

Basically, I think it is great when a kid is born into a loving family that is prepared to give him or her the time, money, and care that the kid needs. In situations where those resources are not there, I feel like it is a better idea to wait a bit before having a child. Still, in either case, the kid should not be considered the problem or a accident. I think that would be blaming someone who is completely innocent.

Even so, there are some perhaps limited resources available (government or charity) for people who have children and are in a bad spot. I would pursue those options if one really struggles dealing with having a new child (not that I am an expert on childcare though).

Waltzy · 2011-07-16 04:00:10

@Chagen: There you are~. I had asked Zersk if he knew where you ended up so I figured I'd come to check up on you and the others I've been missing~. -hug-

-coughcoughbackontopic-

@Anonym: Ohh, don't get me wrong. Kids can be awesome and there's nothing wrong with wanting them. Just...you know, time and a place. Unfortunately there's lots of people who don't plan for kids. I really think there should be some kind of test for whether or not people are fit to be parents, but that's pretty much impossible.

InsanityAddict · 2011-07-16 06:21:33

Just to get this out of the way:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Ca8J6W6x4&feature=related

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