-Kate-

I have no thoughts really, just one experience to share and let you think about: When I was preggo with my first I had to go into the triage room for monitoring 2 days before I was induced for pre-eclampsia. There were 2 other pregnant women in there with me. One was having an ECV done. It did not sound pleasant. I don't know if this woman was a drama queen or had a low pain tolerance or what, but I have never heard someone making such awful sounds in my life. I swear of all the memories of child birth that have faded away, that sounds still sticks in my head. She was in some serious pain based on that sound. As a side note, the other lady in the triage room happened to be in my birthing class. When we had our reunion after we all had our babies she and I talked about that other lady for like a half an hour and about how scary that was. So it wasn't just me thinking she sounded in agony.

Quote: Originally Posted by marak Over 4 million dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters each year, a large amount pure and "designer" breeds to boot. The ignorance and irresponsibility of those that purchase dogs as pets astounds me. And to get a dog b/c she is depressed, heavens this is not the bright bulb Edison intended. Regardless, I would fire this individual. I wouldn't make a scene of it...I'd just stop contacting her. You know where you stand, actions speak louder than words. The gall of her to suggest she hopes you aren't upset with her... Not the end of the world, but the overall "DUH!"-factor of this girl is beyond me. Not being able to afford the trip is one thing, but you have clearly been shown where you are on this person's priority list. Are you for real? Maybe she is depressed because her friend is getting married and she is so alone she has to buy a pet to keep company. She doesn't even have a person in her life she trusts enough to watch her dog. That's pretty sad. I wouldn't write her off. As a person who is 2 years out from being married, I can't even remember who did/didn't come to my wedding. It really won't matter to you in a couple years and it will make you feel better to know you stuck by a friend going through rough times.

Glad you had a good time Connie! I have been stalking you to see how it all went.