Silly Mom Thoughts

First of all, how come I can’t have a cool nickname like “Octomom?” It sounds like some sort of cool super hero, half-mom, half-octopus. “Stand back, children, Octomom will squirt ink all over these bad guys!” That oughta show ‘em. Truthfully, she would probably get great use out of eight appendages, if she had them.

I propose that my new nickname should be Quattro Mom. Fantastic Four-Under-Four. Super Slacker Mom. Hmm, that has a ring to it.

Anyway, on with Octomom. She is all the media rave lately and everyone seems to have an opinion about her. Most of it, I must say, I agree with.

Too Many Eggs

First, of course, is the initial controversy that gave Nadya Suleman the cool Octomom nickname in the first place: the egg drop. Can someone tell me why, even in an ethical setting, it is necessary or even advisable to implant more than two or three eggs in a woman’s uterus? Maybe I’m simply not schooled in the ways of in vitro fertilization, but it seems to me that any more than that is irresponsible and unneccessary. I realize that when that many eggs is implanted, the mother understands that selective termination may be necessary and that Octomom chose not to selectively terminate any of her children. Was that rational? No. But, I can’t say I would want to, either. How can you say, “Yeah, okay, get rid of a few of them” without always wondering “What if?” I think the whole situation should be avoided by not implanting that many eggs in the first place.

The government in my uterus?

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There have been discussions about whether the government should step in and take control of these excessive multiple birth situations. Personally, I don’t want the government to have any say in anything that goes on with any woman’s body, especially where reproduction is concerned. I do, however, think that we could stand for some regulation on the doctors doing the in vitro fertilization, a lean on them to be more ethical in their practices. I think it’s safe to say, because I am definitely not the first to say it, that the Octomom shouldn’t have been implanted with one egg, let alone six.

No one’s lips are naturally that huge.

Then, of course, is the whole Octomom plastic surgery controversy. Oh heck-to-the-yes did she have plastic surgery done, have you seen pictures? Personally, I could care less if you have plastic surgery done. Your body, your choice. But, to spend tens of thousands of dollars on an unnecessary surgery, when you have six kids at home and are struggling financially? Not okay. I think that it may be a stretch on the media’s part, however, to assume that Nadya Suleman is attempting to be and look like Angelina Jolie. There are few things I’m on Octomom’s side about, but this is one of them.

Lies, lies, lies

The Octomom simply must have a few nuts loose if she thinks she can lie in this day and age and get away with it. Did she learn nothing from Bill Clinton’s, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman” statement that came back and bit him in the ass? Nowadays you can find out anything about anyone. What kind of groceries they buy at the grocery store, how much they spend on their mortgage. Heck, with the help of Facebook and MySpace, you can even learn that “I have a splitting headache” on Friday or “Cup ‘O Noodles is the greatest meal ever” on Tuesday. (Yeah, so those were a couple of my own Facebook updates recently.)

The point is, you can’t lie. Especially about something so find-out-able as being on government assistance. Octomom obviously has a thing or two to learn about being in the public eye.

Should the babies go home with her?

(Note: This is not a pic of an Octobaby.)

Wednesday, it was leaked out that the hospital where the Octobabies are still staying may not release the babies to her care. According to Yahoo! News, Octomom called Dr. Phil McGraw upset and revealed to him that unless she can prove she will provide a “better living arrangement, that they are not likely to release the children to her.”

Okay, first of all, I want Dr. Phil’s number! She gets a cool nickname and Dr. Phil on speed dial? No fair.

Second, I’m all for the hospital making this call. Of course, it’s in the best interest of the Octobabies, considering Octomom’s house is close to foreclosure, there are eight of them, all preemies, and she has six other children at home. In the Yahoo! article, it mentions that evaluating parents of preemies is a common practice and if they see an issue, they contact CPS. Good! I’m glad! And not simply in this case, but in every case. If you aren’t able to provide a safe, stable living environment for your children, you shouldn’t be bringing them home. You have nine months of pregnancy, sometimes a little less, to figure out what you’re going to do to get your butt prepared for your child. I am certain that CPS is called only in the most extreme of cases, and it is to put the child’s best interest at heart. Way to go, Octohospital. You rock.

Octomom, porn star?

It was released yesterday by Fox News that Vivid Entertainment approached Nadya Suleman to do a porno. They wanted her to get jiggy with eight guys in eight different scenes for a whopping $1 million. Um, eww. Fortunately, Octomom declined, citing her baby fat as an excuse.

Seriously, you do not want to see any woman naked post-pregnancy with one child, let alone eight. It is not a pretty sight. Loose skin and stretch marks abound. Think: elephant butt. I wonder if Octomom is going to have plastic surgery on her tummy too? Nah, she couldn’t be that dense. Could she?

To give or not to give, that is the question.

There once was a time when people poured out their hearts and wallets to families welcoming large number multiples. They were showered with diapers, bottles, hired help, clothing, money, anything and everything that the family would need. I think that ship has sailed for our society, especially after this Octomom controversy. Though people’s hearts go out to the Octobabies, they are suspicious of the mother and completely distrust her ability to make decisions. This, in turn is causing many people to opt not to donate cash to Nadya Suleman’s fund. I think if and when this happens in the future, people will be much more suspicious and less likely to help out. Now, instead of it being an “Oh, poor you” mindset toward the families, it’s more of a, “Wow, you’re really irresponsible” frame of mind.

In all, I wish the best for the Octobabies, in their health and well-being. I hope that they can grow up to be upstanding citizens. I hope that they are well taken-care-of and never in need of love and attention. They deserve that so much.