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  Oh, Kelly. You must know that I like this one. I have to admit that I was not so good in practicing restraint and would often say things like “the state of my ovaries are none of your business!” before walking away in a huff. Even though I knew people didn’t mean anything bad by these questions it was still very difficult.

  Our trip to Argentina made me sensitive to another kind of questioning of a totally different subject matter - work. I remember I was told that in Argentina one doesn’t ask what one does for work when first introduced. I guess this could be construed as sizing someone up according to their job. I actually like the custom and now I just usually wait until this topic comes up naturally. I’d love to see people practice this custom in the United States - both for work and family planning!

  Comment by Alison — June 28, 2009 @ 1:28 pm

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  Hi Kelly,

  I can relate to the above, as well.

  I wonder………do two dogs, two cats and occasional emotional immaturity on my husband’s part qualify as ‘family’?

  I’ll chew on that for a bit.

  Ashley

  Comment by Ashley Weymouth — June 28, 2009 @ 1:46 pm

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  Ashley,

  Ha ha, I can answer that one quickly. Yes!

  Comment by Alison — June 28, 2009 @ 1:49 pm

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  response to innocent-seeming questions that touch our
  sensitive places should be answered “none of your beeswax”
  i am not good at restraint.
  kelly , may your dreams come true…. blessed be, vty joanne d.

  Comment by johanna — June 29, 2009 @ 3:32 am

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  I say, yes…picking up after husband and dogs (and cats) does qualify as taking care of kids!!!

  And Alison…I knew this one would get you all riled up!!!

  Comment by Kelly — June 29, 2009 @ 7:41 am

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  I love this and identify with it so much. I could never get pregnant. We had all the fertility testing, and they could not find a reason. So we adopted a beautiful daughter from Guatemala. She has been the joy of my life, wiping away all of our pain. Here is the story… http://bonya.wordpress.com/2008/03/19/the-privilege-of-adoption/

  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  Bonnie

  Comment by Bonnie — July 2, 2009 @ 3:50 am

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  Kelly, love you and miss you….and Alison, your comments are DEAD on….xoxoxoxoxo

  Comment by Michelle — July 4, 2009 @ 5:25 am

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