could MDMA effect the health of your future childen?

[XSI11V]

yeah fair enough - that's fine not to have kids - of course I don't have a problem with that...
but often people's lives change - they mature and priorities alter and I think 'most' are a bit young to say for sure that they aren't planning on procreating.

 

[haste]

thats true - we change our attitude many time throught the course of our lives, many thing in the future can influence us. I guess what I was saying that I really liked how voodoo chile was open enough to admit her true feelings on the matter, instead of feeding us with the status quo "yeah i don't want kids now..mmmm but maybe one day in the future."
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Careful with that axe Eugene.....

 

[Voodoo Chile]

XSI11V, I didnt mean to sound selfish, nor do I think that I am being selfish.
My whole point was, that at the moment I would prefer to enjoy myself and live my life to the fullest. I am only 20, so I have a long time to go before I even consider having children (although I am engaged).
My partner and I have talked the whole thing over, and we are both quite happy the way we are. I think that if i knew drugs could harm future children and still continued to take drugs while planning for a child, I would be acting selfishly.
Who knows what will happen in the future though. I know a couple that were married for nearly 15 years, who never planned on having children. She accidentally got pregnant, and they now say it is the best thing that has happened to them.
All I was trying to say is, although it may be slightly selfish, at this point in my life, I am thinking of myself, my partner, my friends and my lifestyle over what I may plan to do in the distant future. If it turns out to mean that I cant have kids, then so be it.
Voodoo

 

[XSI11V]

I thought you were implying that you'd continue to pop pills even if it was proven to be harmful coz you were having too much fun -
"if I found out that e would harm my future children, I wouldn't stop".
I don't normally stick my nose into other people's business - everyone is entitled to an opinion - but I think that opinion is pretty selfish (unless you're never having kids which is a big call at the age of 20) and so I was surprised you didn't keep it to yourself.
Sorry if I offended anyone

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[Duffer]

In response to the original query, all I've got to add is my own experience:
My wife and I were long term (from '88), and at times heavy, e users and decided to start having children recently. We stopped all substance intake including alcohol (well, she did anyway) for about 2 months before conception. My wife remained clean throughout the pregnancy while I was allowed to have the odd binge.
So now we have a healthy 4 month old girl. There has been no physical problems, she's happy and sleeps well.
If there is any problem maybe it's too early to tell yet. We were both pretty concerned during the pregancy as to whether she'd be OK considering our usage so it was a huge relief seeing her being born healthy and normal. Our main worry now I guess is mental development.
I think the most critical factor is what you do during pregnancy and having a cleansing period before conception.
As for people in their early 20's debating about having kids - fucking hell, you got many huge nights ahead of you yet. Enjoy yourself now and wait until you get bored with going out (not that I have at all!).
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[Voodoo Chile]

XSI11V - if you found out now that e could harm your future children, would you stop doing it altogether because of the possibility that you may have children, or have you already made a conscious decision to have children already?
I, for one, do not plan on having children. I am far too happy with my life and fiancee the way I am. It may change I guess, but at this stage I dont plan on having kids.
Therefore, if it does harm your future children, I would not stop based on this alone. Although, if it is proven to harm our future children, then isn't it more than likely that it will be proven to harm us too?
Anyway, as I said, I would not keep doing it if I planned on having children - THAT is selfish.
Voodoo

 

[XSI11V]

I definitely would stop if I found it could be damaging (as i do plan on having kids)- but i guess the damage would probably already be done eh? Oh well lets just hope it ain't detrimental - so far we've not seen probs - so we could be allright. Sorry for getting into this argument Voodoo - i hate arguing - just had a 2 yr break up and am sick of it - sorry

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[barks]

Lilly
Anything that is this good has to be bad and harmful for you

 

[Voodoo Chile]

Hey XSI11V - I didnt think we were arguing! Just debating

Everything is cool! As I said, I will probably regret all this down the track, but at the moment I am to focused on the present (bad I know!).
Sorry to hear about your breakup - they can be really hard. Especially after such a long time.

Luv Voods
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There is harm in taking a drug, but the biggest harm today is societies constant effort to shape everyone into its perfect ideal.
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[Lilly]

Jellyhead...congradulations on a having a healthy little girl
I know....hhhh....good times do come at a cost but it's always good trying to educate oneself as much as possible
Voodoo, haste and Xs1(sorry cant remember your nick)...good on you no matter what your choices in life as far as producing your own 'mini-me's'...hehe
...Hope all goes well regardless..

....Thankyou for replying so passionately too!!!!!!!!

Maybe one day our kiddies will have a boogie together..heh...

Cheers
Lilly

 

[Lilly]

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