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Old 03-31-2008, 05:28 AM
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Ovum, embryo or fetus - why can't we just call the little human 'a Baby'...
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Old 03-31-2008, 06:32 AM
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Oh my..... I'm shocked... I really am. I can't really find the words to accurately describe it but imagine finding that on your aircraft.
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Originally Posted by SmoothOnTop
Ovum, embryo or fetus - why can't we just call the little human 'a Baby'...
Without getting into a political discussion, the different terms you quoted describe different stages of development. If the article said "baby," it would indicate to me that it was new-born to +/- 1 1/2 years old. "Fetus" to me indicates the baby was not a full-term pregnancy.

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Old 03-31-2008, 09:11 AM
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ok, was I not the one who made this post? I started the thread this morning and now it says Dr. Pepper was the one who started it. ...weird.
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<--- Agrees with bloodhound 100%
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Old 03-31-2008, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Bloodhound

"Fetus" to me indicates the baby was not a full-term pregnancy.


If that's the case, I have twin fetuses graduating from high school this year.










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Originally Posted by Bloodhound
Without getting into a political discussion...
1. Congratulations, you should be proud.

2. See above phrase.
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Tragic!


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Old 04-08-2008, 11:55 AM
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Ovum Parties

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"Hey, I'm carrying an embryo" Gatherings

or

A Fetus Shower

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Originally Posted by Bloodhound
Without getting into a political discussion, the different terms you quoted describe different stages of development. If the article said "baby," it would indicate to me that it was new-born to +/- 1 1/2 years old. "Fetus" to me indicates the baby was not a full-term pregnancy.
Think about how many more gifts, balloons and greeting cards can be sold by eager retailers...
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