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I am 20 years old, engaged, and 7 months pregnant. My fiance' and I are expecting the birth of our first child on Jan. 1st, 2008. As far was we know, we will soon be blessed with a little girl. I work for JcPennys of Butler as a sales associate. I have two

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 75 of 207
Raised in a family that has always been dog lovers, I naturally think that dogs are the better pet. I have at one time owned both a cat and a dog. I currently have a full blooded pit bull and a Rottweiler. Dogs seem to have this unconditional loyalty to their owners. Dogs are great for companionship, security, and loyalty. M... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dreams & hope: 25 of 64
I dreamed of you so long ago, I strange creature I do not know. I feel you move around so slight, you kick and move all through night. So many questions, wonders, fears...waiting to enjoy so many years. Hopes and Dreams of who you are, although your arrival seems so far. This precious angel set to me, pondering of what your ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Encouragement for first time home-buyers: 8 of 14
The wonderful world of purchasing a home can seem a bit confusing. I personally just purchased my first home with my fiance about a two months ago. While purchasing a home can be exciting, it can also become overwhelming. So here are a few tips that I have learned through out the entire process... 1.) Always get preapproved ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Are electric shock collars an effective method for training dogs?: 4 of 7
There is a large misconception that electric dog collars excessively shock dogs and should not be used in training. This is untrue. Electric dog collars use a proper shock amount to just give the dog a little scare. In many cases these collars beep to warn the dog that they will be shocked. It doesn't just flat out shock the... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Public schools should impose mandatory drug testing on students: 21 of 36
Drug testing in public schools is outrageous. What is this world coming to? These are public schools, not correction facilities. Yes, there are issues with drugs in todays schools, but there are other ways that it can be dealt with. It is understandable for schools to be concerned that their students being drug free, but hav... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Why is your baby's name special?: 10 of 16
Baby names, baby names, and yes more baby names. Hundreds of thousands of wonderful baby names to sift through. I never new that there were so many names in my wildest of dreams. Not only how many names, but the fifty different ways you can spell names. If they printed it I bet I read it. I swear when I first found out I was... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How to fight pregnancy fatigue: 16 of 24
"Why am I so tired?" "Where has all my energy gone?". These are two questions frequently asked by pregnant women. The answer is... fatigue. Fatigue is suffered by many pregnant women. Fatigue can occur in any trimester, but is most common in the the third trimester of pregnancy. There are two different kinds of fatigue that ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to make your teens change their spending habits: 13 of 19
In many cases teenagers do not realize the value of a dollar until it is their own. I personally know this from experience. When my parents simply handed over the money, it was so much easier to just spend, spend, spend. When I was making my own money I was very leery on spending the money. I think it is the parents responsi... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice Choosing a hotel that is right for your travel needs: 9 of 11
When choosing a hotel it is best to first evaluate your needs. Are you traveling for business, or leisure? How much do you plan to spend on your hotel stay? How long do you plan on staying? With a vast selection of hotels to choose from pinning down exactly what you want is relatively a simple task. Things to consider when t... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should spousal consent be required before a married woman has an abortion?: 40 of 47
When choosing to terminate a pregnancy I feel that both parties involved should be consulted. The child is the product of two people, although it is being carried by the woman. The husband has just as many rights over the child, although unborn, as the mother has. The termination of a pregnancy is an extreme choice that one ... More..