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[JNajla]

I personally would never carry a gun around with me, I just wouldn't feel comfortable.

[dayiscoming2006]

Originally Posted by SweetMama34 

Honestly not trying to debate, because as I said - I have very real reasons for my fear and viewpoint on all of this, and I realize I'm in the minority. For as long as I'm alive, I'm sure there will be guns everywhere. That's my own issue to deal with.

My husband and I were talking about what you just brought up today, though - and I'm curious what others think - that a responsible gun carrying citizen carries a gun to protect themselves or others. We actually have very dear friends who carry, but out of respect to me will leave the guns in a locked car when we're together.

Anyhow, does that mean that none of the 10,000 people at the mall that day were carrying? My theory is that while carrying a gun for protection may be a good idea, how many people are going to approach a shooter and take care of business? Even in the military, trained soldiers are known to run the other way. It's not as simple as it sounds, and I have yet to hear of an awesome story involving a gun. I only know awful ones. :(

Yep, not debating either. Was just giving my opinion. I understand your feelings, but I have seen a couple situations/news stories where a responsible citizen took care of the bad guy. It may not be very common. Just saying. Maybe no one was carrying a gun at the mall. I don't think it's very popular to carry, but maybe I'm wrong? And I agree, I don't see someone running to help. I was thinking if they were in the same room/area already, they would want to defend themselves possibly and therefore help defend others.

[Tenk]

Oh, me too, not trying to debate at all mamas!!

I've only met one person that carries and has discussed it with me.  I've expressed my fears/concerns about the things that can go wrong and things that can happen and I can't lie and say I'm not worried.  I'm going to work on that though and this isn't going to happen tomorrow by any means.

[MommyThea]

I understand this is a very uncomfortable topic and respect everyone's views.

I conceal and carry, well not since getting pregnant, it's just not comfortable, and I will not carry in my purse, too hard to get a gun out, and too easy to loose a purse, I won't carry unless I can carry on my body. I grew up around guns, and come from a family of law enforcement officers. I am very comfortable around firearms.

I wish EVERYONE would take a Conceal and Carry class, even if they don't want to carry. The information that they teach are INVALUABLE. It is said that only 1/3 of those who take the class will ever conceal and carry. There were several in the class I took that were taking it because their husbands cc and they wanted to know more about it, but did not want to do it themselves.  Also it is said that less than 1% of people who do CC will ever draw their weapon, but out of those who do 99% saved their life and the lives of those with them.  

Oh and to the mamma who doesn't wear pants this is what I have something called a belly band holster that is very comfortable.  I too wear lots of skirts

There are many places where you cannot carry. And every mall in the metro area that I live in have very strict no firearm rules. So chances are that mall was the same way, same with the theater in Colorado, it was a no firearm zone.  Each individual store owner has the right to declare their place of business a no gun zone.

[Espion]

Originally Posted by amlikam 

Really starting to feel pregnant, the last few days I have felt like crud and unable to eat. All I want is hot and sour soup. ???????

Oh my, yes. What IS this? I feel absolutely awful today. Worst day so far, hands down. And I thought being in the 2nd trimester was supposed to be glowy and non-vomitous.

[dayiscoming2006]

Well, I remember with my kids, I stopped the nausea/sick feeling after week 14, but I went to week 18 with my daughter. So, there's still hope that it could go away for you who still feel bad in the second trimester.

[Espion]

Originally Posted by dayiscoming2006 

Well, I remember with my kids, I stopped the nausea/sick feeling after week 14, but I went to week 18 with my daughter. So, there's still hope that it could go away for you who still feel bad in the second trimester.

I shouldn't complain, because I've been a lucky bunny - this is my first day with any nausea at all. And now I've gone and barfed in the Target parking lot...

I haven't commented on the guns issue for a reason (I prefer to listen to both sides and stay out of the debate), but, oh, Connecticut. Those families. Those children.

[JNajla]

Yeay for hearing the hb via Doppler, amlikam! It's such a sweet, sweet sound, isn't it? :)

I had a prenatal visit today and the HR was in the 150's- such a reassuring thing since I've felt less bloated than ever this week and feeling GREAT (no nausea or fatigue) this week- was starting to worry that I didn't 'feel pregnant' anymore!?!  The bad news is that I'm up 17 lbs and I'm only 13 weeks?!?  I'm not eating nearly as much as I was in weeks 7-10 and I didn't think that I was overeating- but perhaps I'll have to watch it more closely and increase the number of work outs from 3 per week to 5 (which is hard because when I get home from work I don't want to leave again.  I don't get a lunch break so that isn't an option.  The nice thing is that my days are only 7.5-8 hours so I'll take the shorter day with no lunch over a 9 hour day with an hour lunch!)  They told me that it is ok to maintain my weight until 3rd trimester since I've already gained so much.  I don't really 'feel' or look like I've gained that much, I'm still wearing many things that I wore pre-preg.  It is strange.  (I am fairly tall- 5'9" and carry my weight well, but you would think that you would be able to see that kind of weight gain in my face, etc and when I tell friends/ co-workers they are shocked because they say that it doesn't look like I've gained anything except a bump?  I dono....  I need to quit obsessing. 

[FarmerMomma]

I've been crying off and on all afternoon after hearing about the school shooting. Anyone out there crying with me? I don't think 9/11 shook me up this bad. There was a prego in my class that was pretty shook up about bringing a new baby into this world during that tragedy. My mom said "more likely to die in a car accident" but that's an accident. I just want to know other people watching the news are crying too. I don't watch the news on a regular basis. I can't handle it.

[Mama4life14]

I'm with you FarmerMama.. I am in shock of this tragedy. I can't believe there is someone out there that would do a thing like this.. I'm so saddened by what those parents of the kids and families of the deceased will have to endure so close to the holiday season.
I literally feel sick about this. I will hug my child extra close tonight!

[MommyThea]

I haven't watched any news, but have been reading hte live feeds. I don't want my kids to see the news quite yet, not until it calms down a little.  

I feel physically sick thinking about it. 

[spotty4]

Agreed. The news today has brought about a different sickness... not the same as the typical nausea most of us have experienced. This incident has struck me more than the previous tragedies b/c now I am preparing to be a parent. I have definitely welled up a few times today. All you mamas, go hug your kiddos extra tightly! I wish my bub could always stay as safe as it is right now inside me.

[dayiscoming2006]

I definitely teared up over it. It's absolutely horrible!

[spotty4]

Agreed. The news today has brought about a different sickness... not the same as the typical nausea most of us have experienced. This incident has struck me more than the previous tragedies b/c now I am preparing to be a parent. I have definitely welled up a few times today. All you mamas, go hug your kiddos extra tightly! I wish my bub could always stay as safe as it is right now inside me.

[spotty4]

Ugh, sorry for the multiple posts! My phone's network was on the fritz. When I'm on a computer I'll delete the duplicates.

[Voondrop]

I guess I'm going to put this site as my news feed. We've not got a tv or newspaper & only receive 1 radio station where we're at. I've heard of the mall & now a school on MDC before NPR can broadcast it in the morning. I feel blessed we're able to homeschool & am saddened that parents who can't aren't able to feel as safe. Though there is a fair share of home invasions also; I reckon I oughtn't to count my chickens before they're hatched.

[MommyThea]

Is everyone done gift shopping?  I think I'm done. I might have to pick up one more thing.

I have a package to mail to my sister in Germany. It probably won't get there in time for Christmas, but it took forever to find the perfect thing.  

[willsmomm]

Normally I'm almost done shopping by Thanksgiving. This year I just started! Too many other things (and a very needy baby) to worry about. I'm sure your sister won't mind! ;)

[JNajla]

I'm just starting my holiday shopping today.... I've bought a few things online, but not much. Thankfully I don't have too many people to shop for. DH and I are not exchanging gifts this year to save money for the baby.

[FarmerMomma]

My birthday blizzard. Snow plow kept getting stuck in the driveway, which was the deepest part of the yard.