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more about #babytalk cowgirlblues: It's a horrendous mess, and I, like most everyone else here, am conflicted about the legal and ethical issues being raised. I am certain about one th... more » backoffhipster: I'm really annoyed that Baker's entire argument is based on Amy Kehoe's schizophrenia and how Baker thinks it may affect her ability to care for the t... more » emfish55: It sounds to me that at least part of the problem for Baker was that the Kehoes chose not to disclose the information about Mrs. Kehoe's mental illnes... more » Tambar: I wasn't going to get into this-I have ART in my future & belong to the board the baby-stealer posts on but the adoption comments get me every damn ti... more » Ultraprison!: How awful for the Kehoes. I suffer from depression and anxiety, but it's been under control for years. I can't imagine someone saying, "Oh, you are an... more » Annabellie: This sentence absolutely kills me: "Not making judgement I'm glad she is working on changing her life, however I did not want to release the babies in... more » GGobsessed: What about the bonding between parents and children? These children are probably bonding with the parents, and then they're yanked away. I mean, chi... more » purpleshoes reminds everyone to take typing breaks and stretch, ow: I'm sorry, but you can't legally or ethically determine the outcome of someone else's pregnancy. The reason why surrogacy is a gray area is because it... more » individa: Laschell is identified in the story as a pre-med student. I sincerely hope that if she intends on pursuing health care as a profession, she educates h... more » rodmanstreet: It's interesting how, even in cases where the surrogate is not biologically related to the child, the experience of childbirth seems to be enough to d... more » lileigh: I'm an adoptive mom who went the foster care route in Texas. I can tell you that adoption done domestically that links up parents with kids who are ex... more » MargaretMoony: This whole mess makes me all twitchy, we need better rules and regulations. more » daradoodle: I tend to agree with the judge in the Times article who is quoted as saying "There are, in a civilized society, some things that money cannot buy." Th... more » missing_piece: At least Ms. Kehoe is being treated for her mental illness. It's entirely possible the surrogate has some sort of mental illness as well that has gon... more » laurasaurus: This just doesn't make any sense to me. If you agreed to carry someone's babies for them, you are simply bearing their children through pregnancy. How... more » Cimorene: Geez louise. The thing is that even though I recognize that sometimes surrogacy etc can be "murky," it seems like this isn't very complicated. The onl... more » elliott.shontae: The stigma surrounding mental illness could not ring more alarmingly clear than in this case. I think that it's completely unethical for someone to be... more » Evie Havok: Baker and her lot are foul. They weren't even her ova. She was just a carrier (receptacle, really) for the children. That was supposed to be her only ... more » Sputnik_Sweetheart: Ms. Kehoe seems like she is committed to keeping her illness under the control. She is under the care of a doctor who believes she is capable of being... more » EarlyGrey: I read this over the weekend and just found it so enraging. Surrogacy is a complex issue, and not one I fully understand. I wouldn't use a surrogate, ... more » -
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Baby Tug Of War: Everyone Loses
1 mother + 1 father + donor egg + sperm-bank sperm + surrogate carrier = trouble. Especially when it turns out the mother has a history of mental illness and the surrogate changes her mind.
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Help Los Angeles Police Find The Lost Pony
A sweet Shetland Pony was found wandering the streets near L.A. Authorities imaginatively named him "Big Dog," and are looking for his owner. But more important: the local news report about him is hilarious. Baby talk is for horses, apparently! More » -
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What To Expect When You're Expecting A Kaddishel
For the Yissidhe mother: L'Mazeltov, Your Personal Guide to Jewish Childbirth. Oh! NB: "If intended for a wide readership, including the Orthodox community, it is appropriate that there are no graphic pictures." [Jerusalem Post] -
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Tori Spelling Didn't Want A Girl, Either
My biggest fear in life was having a girl," says Tori Spelling. What's with all the girl-hate? More » -
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Maggie Simpson Speaks
Last night on The Simpsons, Maggie Simpson delivered her first multi-sentence speech, voiced by Jodie Foster in a story based on The Fountainhead. Elizabeth Taylor has voiced Maggie previously. Clip to come! [Daily Mail]
