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My wife and I were able to harvest 11 embryos (12 total, one didn't take). We used two embryos the first time we tried IVF and were unsuccessful. We moved and had the remaining 9 embryoes transported to OHSU. AFter another year we tried again. They thawed out 4 embryos, two of which were damaged. We used all four and got one perfect little girl.

Out of 12 embryos, it took 7 to get one child. Any amount of the remaining 5 could be damaged. We plan on using the last five sometime in the future to try and have another child (or however many we get).

These are wanted, planned pregnancies. There are hundreds of thousands of unplanned pregnancies every year. Regulate those before you regulate planned pregnancies for people who really want to have children.

posted 4 years, 3 months ago
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I am a brand new father. My daughter Brooke is going on 8 months. I call myself "Mr. Mom" after Michael Keaton's movie from the 80's. I stay at home taking care of everything and experiencing all the joy of playing with Brooke and teaching her about all the things I think she needs to know at this age.

My wife is a little jealous since she cannot be at home. She is the money-maker right now until I can make it thorugh school and get a good paying job that can supplement her income. She will then stay at home.

It hasn't been easy cutting back on all expenses to keep one parent home so that we are in charge of her care and education, but the last 8 months have been worth every sacrifice we have made and will make. I love my daughter and when I think about graduating from college next year and looking for a job, it saddens me that I will not be there for her. But I know that my wife needs the opportunity to share with Brooke what I share with her everyday.

posted 4 years, 11 months ago
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I am trying to help my 14 year old nephew find a job in Vancouver. I have realized that it is a lot harder to find work specific to his age and geographic boundaries (must be within walking distance of Westfield Mall). What tips can you give for him and others in his similar situation?

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I believe that anonymous "snitching" should be allowed. Reporting on someone's bad driving is in place to protect them and the public. Anonymous reporting is in place to protect the accuser from repercussions from the accused.

It is true that people abuse the system, but that happens in program. I would rather let someone report anonymously because they would be afraid otherwise. And in those cases, it is usually a real case that is needed to be brought to light.

posted 5 years, 2 months ago
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