Monday, February 9, 2009
You know, I promised myself I wasn't going to join this debate because quite honestly, I don't 
think it should be a debate at all. But, since it's all over the net and the news and pretty much everywhere else...and because I have been reading some pretty negative stuff out there, I feel compelled to take a stand.
LEAVE THE WOMAN ALONE PEOPLE!
Alright, so she probably does have some mental issues that need to be dealt with in a timely manner in order to help her become the best mother she can be to her 14 kiddos...so give her some help and lets move on. Everyone is focusing on the fact that the doctor put 6 embryos in...yeah it probably wasn't the brightest or most ethical thing to do...but if she didn't want them to stay frozen and she wanted to give them a chance...good for her. (I happen to be very liberal in my political and social views btw, I just think that it all comes down to you do what you feel is best for your family).
I am tired of seeing all the negative posts and comments out there...no she didn't have a "litter" she had babies...granted 8 is a lot but it isn't like she birthed puppies. Sure there were some huge risks involved carrying that many babies...but which ones would you have terminated to make room? And she had them...prematurely yes, but she carried them and they are in pretty good shape...come on now they are alive and healthy; let's celebrate that fact instead of condemning the mother and by degrees the children for even existing. How do you think they are going to feel when they get old enough to read some of the crap that has been posted about them, their family and their mom?So, I guess what I am trying to say is: there is enough negativity in this world...let's not add to it. Sure, 8 babies at once, single mom with 6 other kids...eyebrow raising for sure...but let's celebrate the fact that they are healthy and they are a FIRST...and then let's move on.
PS. Shame on that grandmother for joining the media circus and for not supporting her daughter and grandchildren. Fine, she may not agree with what is going on...but to jump on the "she's nuts" bandwagon...she's the woman's mom and the grandmother to those 8 babies and other children. You don't deserve the honored title of grandmother if you are going to act like that.
So I've had my say...What Do You Think? 
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I was just telling my husband that I would love to hear a news story like how a firefighter got the Timmy's cat down from the tree!!! Seriously, people need to move on. I can understand their concern b/c if she needs government assistance we are paying for it. But the babies are here, each of them are children of God and so is the Mother. I may not agree with what she did but it's not up to judge her. We can have an opinion. My motto is don't complain unless you have a solution!!! There is my two cents.
As the grandmother to children whose parents don't always make the best decisions, I do feel for the Grandmother. She has been taking care of her 6 grandchildren for her child ( a single mother who needs state assistance to take care of her kids) and then her child decides to have 8 more? She is in a tough, tough spot. And she has been shouldering a large amount of this burden don't forget. Hard, sad issue. Can't imagine how to give the time necessary to 14 children under the age of 7 with no spouse to help.
We need to pray for all the folks involved
Amen Sister! I think all the negativity is sparked by jealousy. Good for her, if she wants to have in-vitro and is blessed with 8 healthy children...she should be able to ....it's her decision. Good for her!
Don't you know that this country is addicted to knowing everyone else's business...just stay out of theirs! This is why I don't watch TV. Good post!
I think the grandmother has every right to voice her opinion. They are living with her! Why should she not be able to voice her concerns or opinions?
As for the mother of now 14 children, if she did not want this talked about she would not be scheduling interviews.
Regardless, it only affects me, if I as a tax payer, have to help with the medical bills and future medical care for her and her kids.
You hit the nail on the head! Seriously, people make their beds and then have to lie in it. Talking smack isn't going to do any good...and quite frankly, kudos to her for being able to have that many children. I'd love more, but my body is saying (more like screaming!) NO!
Not all of us desire to have such large families, but to those that do, good for them. We all just want to be the best parents we can be. I'm sure this lady is the same way.
I am SOOO on your side in this...it is DONE and she will have to figure out HOW to make it work. For her sake, I hope her mother gets over her need for being in the spotlight and helps her daughter! SHE WILL NEED THE HELP!!! BIG TIME!
I don't know much about the story, I've been purposely ignoring it but I love what you said! I'm on your side and stumbled your post.
I completely agree with everything you said. Yes, it wasn't a smart move on her part or the drs. part BUT they are here now...it can't be changed. She needs support for these children...all of them. Not for her but for the children.
And as far as her 'mother' is concerned...I think she was WAY out of line! Shame on her!
This isn't just about whether or not the woman had the right to do this, or about what the doctor did. This is about the fact that our taxes are going to have to pay for this. I am a mother of an autistic son, 2 other children and a bi-polar daughter. Their father started beating me after number 3 was born, when times got tough. Now, divorced, I have had a hard time with things, and I have NEVER gotten one dime of government assistance. I work very hard. My autistic son, comes over after school to be with me at my business, until we go home. Yet I always give what I can. If churches, her family and other non-profit organizations want to help take care of these children...(which by the way, the money will go to the "mother" for many years, not the kids) let the charities do it. But I'm tired of my tax dollars aborting babies and raising them. Let's help our neighbor willingly, not when it's forced on us, as millions and billions are wasted through beauracracy!
6 other babies and adding 8 more..she better have the patience of a saint. Now we all know its everyone of us who will be paying and supporting those children through more state assistance. SHe even managed to get together a blog website to beg for money to help her too. AND she excepts credit cards. Where did she find time to put that together. Move over Jon and Kate plus 8...
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