Without going into too much gory detail, I have a question that I want an answer for.
When I had Little Man, my ecstatic-to-have-a-boy husband was the one to cut the cord. And when this happened, a couple tiny drops of blood got onto my pillow. My hubby thinks its oogie, but I think its a tiny little reminder that I helped create a tiny little life. When I was replacing the sheets I washed today, I saw it again, and immediately had this question:
If someone were to swab this tiny drop of blood and check it for DNA, who would it come back belonging to? Would it be mine because my blood is what helped sustain this little life? Or would it be Little Man's, because it was his life cord?
I now know that I watch WAY too much CSI. But I still want to know. What do you think? Whose is it?
6 comments:
I believe it would be his because that is why they encourage everyone to save the umbilical cord in case of leukemia or other illnesses the cord could help.
Just a thought.
That's what I thought, too, but my hubby said that it would be mine because it was mine that goes from me to him. I don't know.
*gag*
most of the time things like this don't sick me out, but maybe cause it is before breakfast, this one got me.
I'm sorry... I guess it still was a little TMI.... now that I look back again... you want me to take it off?
HAHAHA...Amanda Sue couldn't handle this convo? That is hilarious! I'm writing it down on the calendar...
Actually, this topic peaked my interest so I looked it up. The cord is considered baby's. It begins to form between four and six weeks and is extremely short in the beginning, then elongates until birth, presenting at the center of the placenta at birth.
Grossed out yet? I think it is fascinating!
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