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Stevenloan
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by Stevenloan » Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:55 pm
- A mother has just given birth to a baby boy in the hospital. A doctor comes and says to her "You did great. That's a lot of baby to deliver.". Does "That's a lot of baby to deliver." in this context mean "It was incredibly difficult for you to give birth to the baby."?
Your answers will be greatly appreciated.
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BonnieL
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by BonnieL » Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:01 pm
It would imply that the baby was a big one. Tho from my own experience I would say that babies of any size are difficult!
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Bobinwales
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by Bobinwales » Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:24 pm
BonnieL wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:01 pm
From my own experience I would say that babies of any size are difficult!
I had two babies and didn't have any trouble at either birth.
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Erik_Kowal
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by Erik_Kowal » Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:23 pm
Bobinwales wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:24 pm
BonnieL wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:01 pm
From my own experience I would say that babies of any size are difficult!
I had two babies and didn't have any trouble at either birth.
I think you might be on to something with this childbirth subcontracting operation, Bob:
"No job too large for our expanding business. Our experienced contractor will handle everything for you".
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Bobinwales
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by Bobinwales » Thu Feb 25, 2021 12:46 pm
Do you think that I could patent the idea Erik?
Or has it already been done?
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Erik_Kowal
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by Erik_Kowal » Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:56 pm
Alas, I don't think so. However, you could still monetize the process if you can establish a relationship with an entity that will pay you for being a sperm donor.
Good luck!
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by Stevenloan » Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:02 am
BonnieL, Bob and Erik : Thank you guys so much for your replies. I am sorry for my late answer. Have a good weekend.
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