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Toddlers Today's MomsTalk Archive I haven't been staying away on purpose, just been really busy preparing for tomorrow. In the morning we're driving into Point Roberts (just across the border into the USA) for an Easter egg hunt and lunch with my FIL and then back home for a Easter dinner here. My MIL is going to cook it. We decided to do it here since our place is much bigger than hers and then we don't have to end the night early because of Paige. It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Now, I've been running around like mad cleaning and baking. I've probably gone way overboard, but that's nothing new! LOL Today Paige climbed out of her crib. I heard her making noise in her room and figured I could go up in a couple of minutes when I had finished what I was doing. Then I heard a thump and crying. When I went to open her door she was standing there with her blankets. I don't think the thump was her coming out of the crib, I think it was her headbutting the door (her newest game thanks to daddy!), she had pulled out some toys and they were behind the door. I can't say I'm all that happy with this development. I can just see her climbing out when she doesn't want to take her nap. AARRGGHH!!! Well, I should go, there's a floor needing a wash and a cake needing frosting. Happy Easter (and Passover) everybody! XOXO Rebecca & Paige 17 months email: burn@canadawired.com Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 02:23:38 (EDT)) Hi everyone! Paris here. I am back to reality. :0( I had a great trip back. Quinn was so good people were coming up and telling me how good she was on the plane. She was so cute at the airport, walking around and making all sorts of friends while we waited for the plane. And we were sitting in the front row so when people would come up to use the washroom, they would talk away to her and she just had the greatest time. We were really glad to be home though. She has been sleeping constantly which is nice. She hardly slept at all on the trip! I think she is singing the alphabet now. So smart my little peanut! :0) I'm so happy to be back at my computer and able to post regularly! I know you all must have missed me terribly! ha ha. Yes, I'm wild but I was on vacation! I'm a little tamer at home. :0) Anyway, I only read the posts from today and yesterday cuz there are just too many to catch up on. So, on to my personals. Patti: It takes way too long for the page to load. Last week was brutal. Today wasn't so bad actually. Maybe it's cuz they were redoing part of the website or something. Paula: I believed in Santa til I was 10! Okay, okay, I still believe in him! Why not. lol I think kids these days find out too young about Santa and the Easter Bunny. It's too bad cuz really it's only about 4 years that they really believe it. Sarah: Thanks for reminding me about the shots. I have to take Quinn and I keep forgetting cuz they don't do it at the doctor's office here. I didn't get the chicken pox vaccine for Alex but he had c/p at 8 months anyway. Peter had shingles. I'm not getting it for the other two either. They say it wears off and it's way easier if you get c/p as a kid. I thought I read that someone said their baby got 5 needles! Wow, here they put it all in one. They get tetanus, polio, diptheria, pertussis (whopping cough) and Hib which is influenza B all in one. So, that makes it easier. The measles, mumps and rubella is all in one too. Rita: I've noticed a huge change in Quinn too! She's looking more and more like a little kid now. Moe: That is just way too gross but pretty funny! lol LisaB: Quinn sits in a box. She loves it when people pull her around, she just laughs this huge belly laugh. It's way too cute. Cam: Adorable about kissing the sick feet. I've never heard of that book. My kids love Are you My Mother. I like that one too. :0) Misty: My son read his letters at that age too. I think if you work at it, anything is possible. Kids are like sponges at this age! Julianne: I have the Barney Songlight Rainbow which is just way too cool and Quinn loves it. I put it on sleepy time every night and it plays really softly for 9 minutes or something. She loves it! Alice: We have Family Day in Alberta in February so it makes for a nice break in between Christmas and Easter. It's a long time to go with out a holiday. Oh, thanks for emailing tech about the board being wrong. It was driving me nuts all day that I couldn't post! :0) Nina: Welcome! Cool job you have. I love your kids names by the way. Well, that's it for my post here. I'll be back regularly now that I'm home and back to reality. :0) Talk to you ladies soon. Bye for now! Paris and Quinn email: pariscosby@hotmail.com Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 03:15:51 (EDT)) Good Morning, Ok, I couldn't get on this page all day yesterday, I kept bringing up the Babiestoday page. I think I was going thru withdrawls. Well the Easter Bunny has come and gone and left a whole mess of chocolate in his wake. There were lots down low so that Caelen could participate, it was so cute to watch. Moe-Your boogie story was cute, in a disgusting sort of way. I always wonder when Caelen is putting his fingers in my mouth, where they have been. LOL!!! Sue-Isn't it amazing how babies are so open with their affection and their empathy? How adorable kissing the book. Julianne-Thank you for the Easter well wishes. It was fun, but we had to do it early as DH had to work at 8:00. Alice-Sounds to me that a star has been born. I don't blame him at all for wanting all of the attention, afterall I'm assuming that he was the cutest person there. Misty- Welcome. I dont think that your child recognizing abc's at that age is normal. How do you pronounce Ciaran, I love the spelling of her name. Nina-Welcome, I don't think that this is a board that wards off newcomers. I haven't been posting here very long, and everyone has been very friendly to me. Well I hope everyone has a nice day, and I will check back tonight. Bye for now, Paula & Kids (aka Easter Bunny) Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 12:28:26 (EDT)) Happy Easter, I tried to be the good easter bunny and have an easter egg hunt for Nathan, but he just didn't get it ( told you Paris) I didn't even try to hide them, I put and egg on every step going downstairs and basically a path to his "presents" but he walked right by them into the living room didn't see any presents (I don't know how he missed them the couch was almost full) and went back upstairs, DH had to actually point out the eggs to him. too funny LOL. It was nice I didn't have to cook this weekend, we went to my parents house yesterday for dinner, so we had leftover turkey and ham today. My sister was over today and took Nathan home with her for a "sleepover" it's soo quiet in here, it's weird. In case you all were wondering about the board yesterday just a "glitch" so sorry Paris and I did not get kicked off, as we had thought LOL. I e-mailed tech support and 5 minutes later it was up and running again. Any problems in the future ladies just ask me I'll get things done ha, ha. On to personals: NINA - Welcome! I know I welcomed you yesterday, cause I saw your response, must have been deleted in all the mix up on the board yesterday. Anyways, welcome again. lol REBECCA - All I can say is WOW you sure do have a busy day today, good luck keeping everyone sane ha, ha. I think maybe Paige is telling you she is ready for a toddler bed? PARIS - how can I actually have anything to post to you, we talked last night LOL. I posted some words of encouragement on your diary, hey what r friends for? In response to your post to Paula, I also believe in everything, how can your kids believe if you don't, and besides it just makes the holidays that much more fun, didn't we have kids so we could be kids again? LOL Sheldon dressed up as Santa last year and went around the neighbourhood giving out candy to the little kids, they knew it was Sheldon though, cause of his size and not too many black Santa's around ha, ha. Remember I was telling you last night how my throat was hurting well woke up this morning with a beautiful head cold, I feel like crap today, I mean this week has been just wonderful, what else can happen? That's why I wasn't on icq this morn. stayed in bed as long as I could. Oh I got some sun today, it was beautiful here, better than I thought it was going to be. PAULA - Well of course my baby was the cutest one there, but I tend to be a little biased, but thanx for the vote! PATTY - Don't worry, I don't think yours is the only one taking forever to load, but it is better today, I think they took some posts off. Okay, I'm off ladies, have a great night, back to work tomorrow, YUCK, when am I going to win that lottery? lol Bye Alice & Nathan email: alicita@idirect.ca Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 21:52:45 (EDT)) Colton had a great day today. We went to my IL's church becuase MIL was playing the accordian for special music. It's a really small church (less than 40 people!) so I was worried about how he would behave. He sat on DH's lap the entire time and was really quite. He was only naughty when he was eating his Froot Loops--he would put them on his toy elephant's trunk and then eat it off the elephant! He slept the entire time we were at the IL's. We had to wake him up to leave. I felt kind of bad that they didn't get much play time with him. He loved the Easter Egg hunt. I placed 25 eggs around the yard and he was away and putting them in his basket before I could finish telling him what to do. We got some fun pictures and video. I had to hide the basket tonight as he loves to dump the eggs out over and over in the house. There's no room to walk! Misty: Welcome Alice: Too funny about Nathan's nose hurting during the b-day song. Maybe he'll enjoy the Easter Egg hunt more next year. Nina: Welcome Rebecca: Ouch for Paige's new trick. DH's sure can teach our tots some interesting stuff. Colton still only tries to climb into his crib. Paris: Yeah for Quinn having more fun on the plane ride home. It always amazes me how many strangers will come up and start talking to Colton at the grocery store. Have a great night everyone. Julianne & Colton 21 mo email: dnjjones@altelco.net Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 22:19:23 (EDT)) OMG!!!!!! I've been experiencing pc problems and could not get on the internet for the last week. Then, I log on and my socks are now laying half way across the room. You all knocked them clean off. I make a comment about a WHOLESOME kids show, Paris tells a cute story about her "gay" son and the narrowminds come out. I guess I will no longer be posting here. You see, I'm Bi-monkeyial (attracted to monkeys) and in love with Zaboo. He unfortantly, is having a torrid affair with Tinkie-Winkie, the purple Teletubbie. You know, that sign on top of his head means he's GAY! Plus, Thank You for helping me to see which kind of Christain I am. The kind that spout love and all that happy horseshit, yet condemn someone different or the kind that has an open mind and loves ALL SOULS and MINDS THEIR OWN BUSINESS. GET THE PICTURE??????? This is all very stupid!!!!!! I am extremely opinionated and I will talk about anything I want here! Sometimes, I've offended some of you and some times you've offended me. But my friendships here are far too dear to let go. I went to school with a gay girl. She died a few months ago after having had 2 different liver transplants. I do not want to think of her as being in Hell. God loves us all! You who "tolerate" need to listen up at church a little harder! Alice***Good for you! Speak your mind anytime here, it's ok with me. Even if it's about me!LOL I'm very sorry about the miscarriage. I, myself, had one 12/96. Now I have Riley born 4/1/98. Kahne***You are honest! That takes guts! You once yelled at me for saying I was fat and felt ugly. I think about that everytime I start to get down on myself. Goodnight to everyone else! Oh, and thanks for sending us some sunshine. Shelly & Riley 2 yrs Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 22:32:35 (EDT)) Hi Everyone! Darleen here. OHHHHHH! So nice to be back home to reality! We are all exhausted! Nolan never fought going to bed tonight, and I know I won't fight going to bed either. Nothing like your own bed. What a busy week-end. We had to go to both parents of course. They only live 15mins from each other. Dh is from a family of 6, 14 (counting Nolan),neices and nephews. Nolan was frustrated by them. He is not use to being picked at and bugged. By the time we left Dh's parents, there was a sign of relief!! I felt sorry for him, but it's kind of hard to tell them to leave him alone, when they are between the ages of 1(Nolan) to 21 years old. So he gets lots of attention. Oh well, we get alot of adult conversation when we are all together. Then we went to my parents for an Egg Hunt, but we were late getting there so Nolan missed out on getting the chocolate. I was not the least bit upset at all. I would rather Nolan not have any chocolate. Nolan enjoyed collecting empty eggs and putting them in the basket. What a beautiful day here today. It's about time!! Personals: Paris: Welcome Home! I'm glad you had a better flight going home with Quinn. What a Party Animal you are! Yes I'm a little jealous. I wanted to go out last night, but Dh went out with the guys instead, and I sat and visited with his sisters. Oh well! Next month I'm going out with my high school friends. I'm looking forward to it! Sue: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope you had a great day! Welcome Newcomers, sorry I forgot to write down your names. Sign of exhaustion!! Off to bed to catch up on sleep!! Have a great night everyone!! Darleen & Nolan email: jndsmith@sprint.ca Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 22:40:35 (EDT)) Had to post again, SHELLY - I LOVE YOU, does that mean I'm gay, ha, ha, anyways THANK-YOU THANK-YOU THANK-YOU THANK-YOU, I HAVE BEEN HAVING A WEEK FROM HELL, YOU JUST MADE MY DAY. OH YEAH AND ABOUT THE WEIGHT THING LISTEN TO KAHNE, I was a tiny girl before Nathan, but since I just cannot get the weight off, DH would get very mad at me for getting down on myself, and now I don't care, I figure when I'm done having children I'll loose it then. But if I don't care and DH doesn't care then who cares ha, ha. You shouldn't either, love yourself for who you are remember all those super twig models can't have ice cream or chips or chocolate or Big Macs, Ha, Ha. I forgot to post earlier I am developing a new set of pics of Nathan if anyone wants them just let me know and I will e-mail them, Paris, Sarah, Patty and Julianne don't worry you get them even if you don't ask LOL Paula you get pics just cause you think my darling is soo cute. Kahne and Shelly also get pics cause you're my new best friends here. LOl Okay if anyone else wants them just let me know. k bye for real this time Alice & Nathan email: alicita@idirect.ca Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 22:52:26 (EDT)) Hi mommies. Happy Easter! Yay for the archive! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Jarin had fun today. He sort of got the idea of finding eggs, but was more excited about eating the candy inside them. He also really likes the ride on train we got him, but he has a hard time making his feet make it go, so he has lots of fun getting behind it and running while pushing it. **Moe: You are too funny. I am picturing you in the teen section buying bras. LOL. I'm not that big though, so I can't laugh too hard. My 34Bs are as good as they get. **Misty and Ciaran: Welcome to our site! I found that my second child who is 7 years younger than my first seemed to pick up more information more quickly because he was learning by listening to his sister. Also, she is probably remembering the letters from the book. My daughter and son both LOVED that book and we used to read it all the time. I don't know if it's normal or not, but isn't it great to watch them learn things so easily? I say keep at it and let her learn while she wants to. =) **Julianne:Yay for you good deals shopping. I love Paul Harris!! YUCK on cleaning up the dog's accident. Our cat has been having that problem lately (in his litter box, but he doesn't cover and it makes my whole house smell. So gross!!) I am so happy to hear you were such an angel as a teenager. LOL. Sounds like Colton had a great Easter. =) **Alice: Yay for you getting to sleep in AND getting up to a spotless house!! Sounds like a good DH today. =) Yeah, I definitely remember those teenage years, that's why I WON'T let her go alone to a guy's house. Hmmm, I think I was only a year older than she is when I ended up pregnant with HER. Think that has anything to do with my rules? LOL. That's too funny that Nathan didn't even notice the eggs and the presents. Jarin finally got into it when he found out there was chocolate inside. Hmm, a man after my own heart. =) **Nina: Welcome! Where do you live in Indiana? I am also in Indiana and also a licensed teacher - I teach Kindergarten here. I live in Huntington, about 45 miles west of Fort Wayne. **Rebecca: Uh-oh, now you're in for it since Paige can get out of her crib. =) **Paris: Welcome back to reality. That's great that Quinn was so good on the way home for you. I still believe in Santa too! **Hope you all had a wonderful Easter. Take care everyone. Ugh, work tomorrow! Patty and Jarin email: tematheny@ctlnet.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 00:26:52 (EDT)) Sorry Ladies, you will not understand my last post, but someone out there really hates me and she was using a lot of foul language and basically threatening me, so that was my answer. Anyways, admin deleted her post. Sorry to drag all of you into this. Alice & Nathan Monday, April 24, 2000 at 00:59:35 (EDT)) oops sorry they got rid of my post also. I just basically told her that i loved her guess they didn't like the sarcasm(spelling?) Anyways, sorry again alice & Nathan Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:03:20 (EDT)) Hi Everybody! First time on this site. Am I too early to be on the toddler site? My angel girl is just turning 11 months. I love to read what you have posted..it gives me some ideas about what to expect in the near future! Alice : I did catch your comments in response to the 'unknown' coward' before they took them away...goodness! Scrolled back to find out what sparked the hostility...everybody does certainly have their own opninions, and that's just fine. I don't think you said anything offensive to warrant such an attack from 'unknown'. Anyway, my little girl is an just a darling. Furniture walking and standing for brief periods of time by herself. Talking gibberish/baby talk. Loves to play with her friends, Tookie & Zeeke the cats! If I could, I would like to ask everybody when their little ones started to walk? I've heard quite a variety of ages. How about talking? ALSO - what is everyones' opinion on how far apart one should try to space the babies (a year apart, 2 years etc?) So many pros and cons! I can't decide which is best (I guess maybe that means I'm not ready yet?) Would love to converse with other SAHM's, Stats: 29yr old Been with adoring husband 11 yr, married 3 yrs. Hope to hear from you, :) maryann Maryann & Mia (11 months) email: dareandmare@sympatico.ca Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:40:01 (EDT)) Good Evening, Paula Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:42:04 (EDT)) Good Evening, Paula Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:42:05 (EDT)) Good Evening, Paula Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:42:06 (EDT)) Good Evening, Paula Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:42:07 (EDT)) Good Evening, Paula Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:42:10 (EDT)) sorry everyone, dont know what happened there, but I'll blame it on my pc. Well anyway, just a quick post as it has been a very long day. You know Turkey etc.. Alice-Glad to see that you got rid of that post. I actually got the undesired privalege of reading it, and quite frankly, I believe that "unknown" and her negative attitude is what is not welcomed on this board. That is all that I have the stamina for tonight, and once again, I apologize for all the space my stupidity took up. Good Night, Paula Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:49:45 (EDT)) Just wanted to let you ladies know that I appreciate the warm welcome. Just got home from work - it's 11:30pm!!!!!Second shift is tiring.... I will post tomorrow because my hubby is trying to sleep and the typing drives him NUTS!! later nina Nina and Sydney 2yrs. email: ninashoultz@hotmail.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 01:54:38 (EDT)) Hi everyone! Hope you all had wonderful Easters. Quinn totally enjoyed herself. All three of them were incredibly hyper from all the chocolate but it's all gone so Yay! LOL Well, it seems as though we have an Alice hater amongst us. I'm glad they deleted those entries, they were pretty nasty. There is no reason to be so hateful to someone you don't even know. As far as being unknown, this site tracks who is here so they will know exactly who wrote those messages. Every time I go into my diary, it says Welcome Back Paris. :0) No one is unknown on the internet. I'm glad it's that way. Anyway, not a very nice Easter attitude whoever it was. So, on to personals! :0) Paula: Having a little trouble posting? LOL I was having trouble getting the whole page to come in probably about the time you were trying to post. Sounds like you had a great Easter! Alice: Sorry the hunt didn't work out with Nathan. Quinn loved hers. I can't wait to see more pics of Nate! He's just so cute!!! Julianne: LOL about the eggs everywhere, my house was exactly the same. Shelly: You are welcome for the sunshine but I would like it back now. LOL Darleen: Sounds like a really busy but fun weekend. :0) Patty: I can never seem to remember if you spell your name with an i or a y. Anyway, sorry if I get it wrong sometimes. :0) Jarin sounds too cute with his train. Maryanne: Welcome. You can join us now, I don't think anyone would mind. My three walked all at different times. 15, 13, and 10 months. Talking was 2, 1, and 21 months. The middle one was the quickest. I think you should have another baby whenever you feel you are ready. Mine are close together but other people choose to wait longer. I'd say it's just a matter what you want. Either way is good. :0) Well, that's it for me for tonight. I am going to volunteer at the Auxiliary Hospital tomorrow in the next town over. My friend asked me if I wanted to and I would love to. We are taking the seniors to lunch. She needs help with them. I wouldn't mind working in that field so I figure starting out volunteering is a good way. I thought it was a senior's centre though not an auxiliary hospital. It will be a little more difficult than I expected but I think it's a good thing to do. So, I'll let you know how that goes. :0) Happy Easter everyone! Paris and Quinn (21 months) email: pariscosby@hotmail.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 02:00:41 (EDT)) Well Easter went fairly well. Saturday we had the big family picnic. My cousin is PG, and due today - so everyone was giving her advice. (Mostly they recommended the epidural.) I just recommended that she get on here, and read a few birthstories, and make up her own mind! I hate epidurals! Had one once, I will never do it again. (But then again I have been known to deliver a 9lb baby in under 2 hours (Tiana) Anyway - we had a huge family picnic, roasted hotdogs, had an easter egg hunt, and got out the pony for pony rides. The kids had a ball. Then today was church (of course), then dinner with the family - just siblings, not cousins today. So I am now just getting settled down, and back into the routine. I skimmed the posts, but I only have a few personals. Alice - didn't see my name on the list of pics. Nina - Welcome to the board. We always like to welcome new people (and sometimes offend the old ones - inside joke for everyone who posted last week) Anyway - I am a SAHM of 4, (3 DS 1 DD) DH is Rodney - aspiring stand up comic. Been married 7 years. Live in a small (but RAPIDLY growing) town in Utah. Rebecca - Oh no! kids outta jail now. There is no hope once they can get out of the crib. Next they learn to open the door, then comes the fridge (Marcus loves the fridge) They just grow up too fast - don't they. Looks like there were some tech problems while I was off line, so the rest of the posts are kinda a jumble. Also looks like most everyone got off for the weekend - or have been too offended to post. All I can say is Hey - it's only opinions. And it does relate to how we raise our kids. I am glad that everyone shared their veiws - good, bad, or "Not wanting to get personally involved" I think Alice and Paris have taken over the board tho - almost every other post is from one of the two - and that's not a bad thing - I just can't figure out how the two of you have time to talk on the phone - and write all these posts! I'll never keep up with you! Well, more later. Theressa Thressa email: labor_story@yahoo.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 02:06:27 (EDT)) Hey girlys!! Just thought that I'd post a quick HI to everyone. I've been reading but really wanted to stay out of the topic as I was practicing my moms rule about not having anything nice to say! LOL Hope everyone is well. Alex had a rough week. He had a problem with his trach - it got irritated & sort of infected. He had to have it cauterized. Worst thing ever!! Made me sick to my stomach & I've never felt so bad for him. Now he seems to have a respiratory thing so I think his surgery that was supposed to happen on Tuesday will probably be postponed. Who knows! Easter was good. I took Alex to the neighbors for a big egg hunt. He found one but when we weren't looking another kid found it again in our basket! LOL Kids are so funny at this age. We only stayed a few minutes as it was nap time & Alex was haivng a melt down. Then we had dinner for Geoff's family here (13 people). It all turned out good but now my house is a mess again. BUMMER! My MIL (BLESS her!!) had paid to have a service come in & deep clean my house. It was so great, but now it's covered in sticky finger prints. LOL One thing that I keep wondering - do all the boards have similar problems?? Saturday night this board must have been down becuase if you came here it actually went over to BTMT & anyway I read how they were afraid to come over her because all we did was fight. What a shame. Several times this group has gotten that reputation & it bothers me. I know that we all have the right to respect our opinions. But maybe in the future we can remember to be a bit more respectful of others in the process (NOT directing this at anyone - I SWEAR). I guess you could call me Rodney King "Can't we just all get along??" LOL LOL LOL LOL Hey Mary C - where did you get Moriah's name from?? I'm the only person I've heard of with this spelling! Anyway - I think you have impeccable taste! LOL BTW - for those who remember her Barbara, Stephen's mom says hi! She emailed me. Apparently she reads sometimes but doesn't post. She wanted to see Alex's new pics. Hi Barbara if you're out there! Well I need to go, I'm so tired & I need to email a couple of people! Chat again soon! Moriah & Alex (18.5 months) email: geoffandmoriah@msn.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 02:52:23 (EDT)) Hi me again, I know I said that I was done for the night, but I thought while I was enjoying a bit of quiet time... well you know. Moriah-Sorry to hear about Alex's infection. Keep us updated with his surgery schedule, he is in my thoughts. Barbara-If you're reading, a big Hello to you and family. Alice-I would love photos of Nathan. It is rather upsetting that people on the BT board are worried about graduating to this board. I will try and make a promise to keep my negative opinions to myself. To all of you browsing, I'm sorry if I have put you off of this board. Good Night, paula & kids email: pl.marshall@home.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 03:05:05 (EDT)) Hi everyone. I just wanted to stop by and say hello, and share a few cute stories about Caleb. We had such a fun time Sat. at an egg hunt at our church. Caleb was so proud of himself "finding" the eggs. We now have a bucket full of candy, what will I do with it? The Bunny hid eggs outside yesterday, what a bright idea, then it rained. So out we go, it was just a light drizzle, but then Caleb was mad when we had to come in. Somewhere we lost 2 eggs, we still can't find them. LOL I trust you all had a great day, and hope all is going well with everyone. Christi Monday, April 24, 2000 at 09:15:18 (EDT)) Good morning ladies...SARAH here. Hope you all had a great Easter. We had alot of fun. We went to my parents house. There was an Easter egg hunt for the kids, and HANNAH just had a blast!!! She was so cute yesterday. DH got her a big stuffed polar bear for Easter. He also got me ROSES!! What a sweetie! I was so mad cause I forgot to bring my camera to my mom's yesterday! UGH. I'm soooo bad about that! The rest of the weekend was very good. I ended up getting to go to the Avalanche game (hockey team-in playoffs) on Friday night with my brother. Had a blast!! Then Saturday night we had some friends over. Then on Sunday, HANNAH slept in until 9:30...so that was very nice! For all of you new mommies, here's a little info on me. I am 28 years old. DH is 26. We've been married almost 2 years and have a WONDERFUL daughter, HANNAH. We live in Denver, CO. PATTY - Thanks for the input on the C/P vaccine. I was thinking of you last night. I was laying in bed and couldn't get Bear ITBBH song out of my mind. OH MY!!!!!LOL MOE - I think they do get a milder case with the vaccine. MISTY and CIARAN - WELCOME!!! I love the name CIARAN! JULIANNE - I know the shot is required here before they enter Kindergarten. That's awesome you got the jacket sooo cheap! :) Poor TEQUILA!! :( ALICE - That was so sweet of your DH!!! I haven't checked my email yet, but I'd better have some pictures of NATHAN!! Wow, sounds like it was a nasty post by what people are saying. Sorry that happened! Thanks for your input on the shot. NINA - WELCOME!! REBECCA - I'm just waiting for the day HANNAH crawls out of her crib! PARIS - Thanks for your input on the shot. MARYANN and MIA - WELCOME! You bet..join now!! HANNAH started to talk when she was about 12 months. She would say words way before that, but started to make a little more sense. She started walking when she was 13 months. MORIAH - HI!! I'm sorry ALEX had to have his trach cauterized! That must have been awful! Well ladies, gotta go. Hope you all have a great day! Sarah and Hannah (19 months) email: smoore@geatoir.cfer.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 10:34:50 (EDT)) Hi Mums, Thank you for the warm welcome. It sounds like everyone had a lovely Easter. (Although it sounds like little Alex had a rough time...I don't know what exactly is wrong, but pls know that my thoughts are with him) I know that you're not supposed to 'wish time away', but listening to your Easter stories I can't help but look foward to next year when my little one will be able to hunt for eggs too! She did have her first taste of chocolate EVER, and boy oh boy! If that wasn't the cutest thing! Her eyes were as big as saucers and she couldn't get her little teeth into it quick enough! We have her on video with chocolate from ear to ear, and the drool just pouring down - great blackmail material during teenage years! Silly question...what exactly is DH? I'm thinking maybe Dear Husband? Darling Hubby? Something sweet like that? I've never posted on a board before, so I'm not quite up on my lingo! Well, it's a beautiful day here in Ottawa, Canada - finally!!! I can't wait to take my baboo out for a hike!! Have a great day everybody! Maryann & Mia (11 months) email: dareandmare@sympatico.ca Monday, April 24, 2000 at 11:23:37 (EDT)) Hi from LisaB. I missed the chat Saturday - I couldn't find the web site address at home and therefore couldn't get to the site. Max loves his big duck from MIL - he was dancing with it Sunday and then sat by it on the couch to watch the Easter Beagle video the sitter gave him. He also got some bubbles, a coloring/sticker book, and a stuffed Bear in the Big Blue House. Max finally figured out how to climb stairs by himself Saturday. He half walks / half crawls up the stairs, without holding onto anything, so you have to be RIGHT there to catch him when he falls. He still holds our hands going downstairs and hops from step to step. Max had a rude awakening Sunday. DH was smoking meat for Easter dinner and got the bright idea, since it was drizzling, to open the garage door and light the smoker inside. WELL, all the smoke alarms are wired together and he sat them all off. I went running from the kitchen to Max's room and he was standing in the crib with his little lip quivering, scared of the noice. The poor little guy! Then he fell asleep on the way to MIL after church so I laid him on her bed. I went back to check on him later and he had his face all pukered up like he was crying really hard but he wasn't making a sound - and he had tears rolling out of his eyes. I guess it scared him when he woke up and didn't know where he was. I felt awful for him. He did ok at the Easter Egg hunt. MIL hid 3 eyes in plain sight for him and told the older kids not to pick those up. Max found them pretty quick but then tried to pop the entire plastic eggs in his mouth - rather than openning them up and getting the candy out. LOL!!!! RITA: I think I remember you posting that the baby bash for July has been cancelled. Is that the one they were going to have in Chicago? SUE: Max also loves The Foot Book. How funny, Cam kissing the sick feet!!!! Happy belated birthday!!!! PATTY: Poor Jaime, being mistreated by the Evil Mother!!! MOE: From what I hear, the vaccine will either prevent a child from getting chicken pox or if they get the pox they get a milder case. There are various complications from getting the pox and therefore many people recommend the vaccine. The vaccine, however, is only effective for a certain number of years and pox are most dangerous to adults … therefore many believe it is better for a kid to get the pox and then be fully immunized for life. MISTY: Welcome!!! Ciaran sounds like a little genus to me!!!! Actually, from what I have gathered many kids learn words, colors, letters, etc. early on - they just don't have the verbal skills to demonstrate this knowledge. Max is 19 months and can identify the main colors but doesn't recognize any letters of the alphabet. JULIANNE: Good luck keeping Tequilla calm. NINA: Welcome!!! I think you'll find that this board wlcomes all newcomers!!! I'm 33, have a 19-month old son and am due again in September, have been married for 5 years, live in central Missouri USA, am a CPA and work as an assistant controller for the state, REBECCA: I guess it's almost time for a toddler bed if Paige is crawling out of the crib. ALICE: I hope you get over your cold soon. DARLEEN: I'm glad to hear Max isn't the only toddler that gets tired of cousins fussing all over him - LOL!!! MARYANN: Welcome to the site!!! Max started taking his first independent steps right around his first birthday. He still doesn't talk a lot. He has said probably 30+ words total but most are said 2-3 times and forgotten. His main form of communication is waving his hands around and grunting - LOL!!! I think 2 years is good spacing … probably just because Max will turn 2 just a few weeks before our next baby is due!!! DH is dear/darn hubby, depending on your mood!!! PARIS: You're a great person, volunteering at a hospital!! THERESSA: A lady at PT is starting a web page in honor of her son Ryan, who was born when she was 4-5 months pg and sadly didn't survive. I mentioned your web page to her and she was looking forward to checking it out. MORIAH: Poor little Alex. I hope he respiratory problems are better soon. I know you were really hoping to get rid of the trach soon - will this delay that? I know there was a big blowup at PT when I started posting there again a few months ago. If you talk to Barbara again tell her "hi" - I think of her often!!! I wanted to let you know Marci posted at PT this weekend. Her computer had crashed and she lost all her e-mail addresses so if you still have it, you might want to drop her a line. Little Meliah is now 11 weeks old and is doing great; she's up to 3 lb 10 oz and is at home!! CHRISTI: Hi!!!! It sprinkled on our Easter Egg hunt also! LisaB & Max (19 mo) & 19 wks pg email: lisa_lab@hotmail.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 11:43:17 (EDT)) One quick note on something that has bugged me for a long time. If you don't have enough conviction to print your name with a post, then keep your comments and thoughts to yourself. I remember anonymous posts to Manon at PT, to Crystal at BT and TT, and recently to Alice here. I have been falsely accused of penning at least one of these posts and it sickens me. We all seem to have enough problems getting along some days anyway without some coward wanting to make a statement that they are too scared to be associated with ... especially when everyone then becomes suspicious of everyone else, trying to figure out who the mystery poster is. LisaB Monday, April 24, 2000 at 12:04:30 (EDT)) Hello from Rita The weekend was a mixed bag for us. We had a big party for my MIL's birthday on Saturday and stayed home yesterday and had our own egg hunt in the front yard. Amy is really growing up - she used to be so clingy, but she was visiting all of the relatives and letting people hold her. Her cousins didn't eat all of their dinners and I caught Amy going around and eating the ham, turkey and scalloped potatoes left on their plates. LOL - gotta watch this one! She did find some of the eggs that her sister didn't get to first. Her sister, on the other hand, was an absolute monster yesterday. I am thinking about banishing chocolate from our house. Welcome Nina, Misty, & Maryann. I am 37 and work fulltime outside of the home. DH is 39 and we have two DDs: Maddy (3) and Amy (15mos). Shelly - Zaboo and Tinky Winky? I had better not tell Maddy. We haven't seen that show in a while since I don't turn on the TV before dinner any more. Barbara - Hello to you, if you are reading. I certainly miss the crazy old PG days with you, Manon, Dana and everyone else! Alice - I would love to see Nathan's pictures. Rebecca - Time to take down the crib! Amy has tried to climb out, but her legs are too short to make it. One of these days I know that I will find her snuggled in with Maddy. Lisa - Yes, the Chicago thing fell through. It was hard to organize and the person doing it left...There has also been a little weirdness between some of the other boards which I am sure did not weigh in favor of having a big gathering. iParenting is encouraging smaller get togethers, but not backing them. Well, it's time to get to work. Take care everyone! Rita & Amy email: ritad@home.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 12:36:54 (EDT)) Good Morning to all. THe sun is promising a nice day here. Should be around 65. woohoo!!! I'm so tired of the rain. Our Easter was great. Tay got a new bike, Jesse, a fishing pole and a helmet and Riley got blocks and a fold out chair. The chair is for when we go watch T-ball, so he has one like Mommy. He thought hunting eggs was so fun, we had to keep hiding them over and over. I always get the plastic ones and fill them with candy, so he would find one and open it to see what was inside. Later we went over to the school field and flew kites. Riley would hold onto the string, but when he was done he'd just let go. So if you weren't watching, the kite got away. He played on the play ground and yelled whee everytime he came down the slide. It was a great day. My 2 cents on spacing out your babies is this, give enough time for each baby to be just that, the baby. If you can handle 2 in diapers then more power to you! I had my boys 5 yrs apart. There are pros and cons. They each got a lot of time with us to be the baby. But now, they go in different directions because of the age diff. I would have like to space them 3 yrs, but it didn't work out like that. We all know that Riley just kind've sneaked in. One pro, is that the older two are old enough to help. Tay can watch his younger bros pretty good. He can give Riley a bath while I do dishes and Jesse reads stories sometimes. Our older sis has 2 15 months apart and I don't know how she does it. THey compete for her attention constantly and all hell breaks loose when they don't get their way. But, that is not how every body else is. I know some of you have them close together and don't have the problems. Anyway, that's how I feel. Sorry if I made anyone upset with my last post, I was just trying to bring some humor into a sticky situation. Alice***E-mail me anytime! LisaB***Evertime I see a post form some idiot who can't sign their name, I think it's you!!!!!!!!!!! I say to myself "There's that LisaB again"LOL NOT!!!!!! I've never thought all that crap came from you! Hope your pregnancy is going well! Well, I just realized it is time to go to work and I haven't even showered! OOPS! Shelly & Riley 2 yrs. email: shelly@bobvance.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 13:06:14 (EDT)) Hello Ladies!! How was everyones Easter? We had a really nice weekened. We met are family in L.A. We spent the weekened at magicmountain and Universial Studios. Adriana had a really good time. She was very spoiled this weekened. Although she did get a rash. Im not sure what kind, but it seems to be gone today. Probably just a heat rash. She went on the little kids rides and loved them. Her Nana rode with her on them. We tried really hard to get her to take pics with the Rugrats and Tweety and Blue but she was too afraid. Anyways Im really tired from the trip. Its hard to walk for hours when your 6 months preggo LOL. Well, I have a question. How do you stop giving a bottle to you little ones? Adriana has one for her naps and bedtime but I dont want her to have it at all. The bad part is, is that she still wakes once in the middle of the night. Is there any advice? Well I hope you had a good Easter everyone!!! Tara and Adriana Monday, April 24, 2000 at 14:11:30 (EDT)) Hey..SARAH again. I saw TARA's post and wanted to respond. You and I sound like we're in the EXACT same situation. HANNAH takes one for her nap and bedtime, and also wakes in the night for one. I've started giving her a water bottle for the middle of the night, but am DREADING the other times. When my DH took her to the ped last Friday, she told us we REALLY need to stop giving her milk in the bottle when going down. So.....I'm wondering the same thing. HANNAH's not gonna like me taking the bottle away!!!!!!!! :( :( See ya! Sarah again Monday, April 24, 2000 at 14:22:52 (EDT)) Hello everyone! Jamie here. I went to houston last wednesday for Easter, than to SanAntonio, so I had a lot to catch up with when I got back. I hope I dont ruin anyones eyesight with this huge post. Gabriel had a wonderful Easter. We had the annual Easter picnin on saterday with my moms partners family, which is HUGE! 8 children, 22 grandchildren etc. Needless to say, it was chaotic but fun, Gabe experienced his first pinata, and did pretty well! We put packets of raisens inside along with the candy for the other kids because Gabe does not eat sugar. The egg hunt on Sunday was hilarious. Gabe got a small football in his easter basket, and at first was just interested in throwing it around. He throws really well, he puts the ball behind his head with both hands, and then launches it. Sometimes the ball just falls behind him, but usually it goes pretty far. Anyway, by the time he noticed the semi-hidden easter eggs, he would throw them when he found them! We ended up with about 20 mutilated eggs in the backyard. It was so much fun. SarahG - i am so sorry to hear about your grandmother. Im sending positive thoughts your way. Theressa - Im sorry youre disappointed. The same thing happened to me a couple of months ago, and it was so hard to get the thought og being pg out of my mind. Martha - I have to say that I dont beleive that being open about your opinions is egotistical, just honest! Self-confidance and conviction are not synonimous (sp) with arrogance. Shannon - Sorry I dont have any advice for you. Gabe has only eight teeth, and has always eaten like a cow! Moe - Mine didnt fall out, it got wavy! Strange. LisaB - I'm not pg again, just planning on it in the future. I re-read what I wrote, and understand how you got confused! I also wanted to let you lnow that I have great respect for your attitude. You seem very peaceful and level-headed, a rare combination these days! Alice - sorry to hear about the posts you received, it sounds awful. Your DH sounds very sweet, and I must say, after the week you have had, I am sure you needed it! I would love pictures of your family, especially after hearing how good looking you all are! Jenni - Congratulations on Nick walking! It was so weird for me the first time Gabe WALKED out of a room by himself. Terrifying, too! Rita - Isnt it exciting and depressing at the same time to see the baby disappearing, and the child emerging? The olny time Gabe looks like a baby anymore is in his sleep. Sarah - I will not give Gabe the vaccine until he is 14, if he has not gotten cp yet.C p is only dangerous (usually) to adults, and the vaccine is only 70% effective, while getting cp is 100% effective as an innoculation. Moe - Dont feel bad about the feet thing. I am always barefoot, and Gabe will sneak up on me and bite my toes! Nina - Welcome! I am new also, and really enjoy this board. My son is 14 months, I am 21, and there are lots of toddlers Sydneys age on this board, I think. MaryAnn - Gabe started walking at 11 months, but has not really started talking yet. This poses a problem, because his passive vocabulary is quit extensive, and he gets frustrated because he cant comunicate with words. Lots of grunts and screeching! He says car-car, which means dog, Da-da which mens daddy and whats that, and sometimes mamma, usually when distressed. Of course! I am going to wait until he is 3 to have another, because I think that due to his temperment and activity level, he will benifit (along with the next one) from more one - on -one time. It would be nice to have them close, though! Moriah - I hope everything works out well for Alex....want to trade Mil's? lol sorry this was so long, and excuse any typos, I have Gabe asleep on my lap, and can only type with one hand. Talk to you later, Jamie and Gabe (14 months) email: zeppelin2@msn.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 14:25:23 (EDT)) Hi Everyone Darleen here! Nolan is napping, so I thought I would do a quick post before Dh gets home from running errands. He has the day off! What a beautiful day here today in Ontario!! First nice day in a week or so. Question: For those of you that have a toddler around 17,18mths, when do the sentences start? Nolan is starting to repeat what we say to him. Please, thank-you,animal sounds,colours, and counts to three with help. Glad to hear everyone had a nice Easter with all there toddlers, and other family members. Personals: Moe- Do you have an e-mail address? I was just courious, you never post it, and I was thinking about e-mailing you to say hi. That's ok if you don't want to post it. E-mail me sometime when you are free! MaryAnne & Mia- Welcome to the TT board, I'm from the Toronto area. There are a few of us from Ontario. Christi-Welcome back! Glad to hear you had a nice Easter! Did the kids enjoy there Easter gifts, the bags you ordered for them? Sarah- My Dh is a Die Hard Detroit Red Wing fan!! Actually...... he likes any team as long as they beat out Toronto. He hates the Leafs! Sorry if there are any Leaf Fans! My nephew likes every team going, he collects all the different hockey shirts. He is 8. Well I'm off to go and do something outside while the weather is nice. We don't have a lawn to mow or rake, but maybe I will just go and play in the dirt. I hate being cooped up inside. I guess it is suppose to be nice for the rest of the week. I will keep my fingers crossed that Summer is on it's way. Have a nice afternoon!! Darleen & Nolan email: jndsmith@sprint.ca Monday, April 24, 2000 at 14:37:34 (EDT)) Good Afternoon, Just a quick note, Darleen-Caelen has just turned 18 months, and just in the last week has started linking 3 and 4 words together, it is so amazing to hear. It also helps his frustration level as he can communicate some of his wants to us. I am so JEALOUS of all of your pregnancy talk. I am going through a really rough patch of wanting to be pregnant, I am hoping that it will pass soon, or we may need to revisit to real estate market to buy a bigger house. LOL!!!! Hope everyone is well. Paula & Kids Monday, April 24, 2000 at 15:02:20 (EDT)) Hayley here. We had a nice weekend, although we had to pull Becca out of the church service we attended because she started screaming "twinkle twinkle little star" at all the quiet moments - lol! DH and I are going through this experiment where we're attending a variety of churches, synagogues, etc., trying to figure out if we like any of them. I'm Jewish, and DH is Unitarian, but neither of us is really practicing. We're trying to figure out how to give Becca some spirituality - to date, it seems like the services that work the best (i.e. where she is the least fussy) are those with the loudest, most rockin' music - don't be surprised if I end up joining a fundamentalist Southern Baptist church! Made dinner for my DH's parents, brother, sister in law, and daughter Sunday. Ham came out well - pretty good for a Jewish American Princess! DH left today for a 3 day biz trip - so Becca and I are on our own! Then I drop her off on Wed p.m. at inlaws so DH and I can leave for 3 days at Jazzfest in New Orleans - crawfish gumbo here we come! Alice - I'd love to see Nathan's photo's. Maryanne - Becca didn't take her first steps until 15 1/2 mos. - then it was instant running - she never went back to crawling. hayley and becca, 19 mos. email: hayley.thompson@citicorp.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 15:11:18 (EDT)) Hello, Everyone. My name is Jenny Rogers Barrie, and I'm the Internet Community Liaison for iParenting. As many of you know, iParenting's webmaster had to delete a couple of posts over the weekend because they were inappropriate. It's unfortunate when a discussion gets out of hand and crosses the line into personal attacks. Nothing good ever comes of these attacks; watching someone get flamed is difficult, but not nearly as hard as being on the receiving end of someone's cruelty. We want these boards to be a safe place where women can come together and talk about their children and their lives and, hopefully, build lasting relationships with each other. This is a community, so there's bound to be occassional strife. That's just normal. But when something like this gets so out of hand, iParenting may need to step in like we did this weekend. Please remember that this is your community. What you say and how you say it gives it form and substance. Should anyone have any questions--ever--please don't hesitate to e-mail me. Take care. --Jenny, iParenting.com Jenny Rogers Barrie, Internet Community Liaison for iParenting.com email: jenny@iparenting.com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 15:20:34 (EDT)) Me AGAIN!! Last time, I promise. I just read the last post by JENNI. I have kept my mouth shut through the whole thing, but just wanted to express how EMBARRASSED I am about the whole thing!! I wasn't involved in this AT ALL, and now I feel like I'm a 10 year old being scolded. I have been posting here for almost 2 years....and LOVE it!!! But, it's real embarrassing when people on the BT board are "scared, nervous, and turned off" about coming over here. I guess it just makes me mad this got SOOOO out of hand because it reflects on me, and I had nothing to do with it! OK, that's it. :) I usually try and keep my opinions to myself, but just couldn't this time. Hope you all are having a great day! :) Sarah again Monday, April 24, 2000 at 15:55:39 (EDT)) Hi mommies. My little sweetie Jarin is playing in Jesse's room right now with all of Jesse's action figures. Big surprise, huh? He is just so cute. What a little angel I have. He even slept until 7:30 this morning!! I think that was a first. (And now that I've told you all, it will probably be the last. LOL) **Maryann: Welcome to you and Mia. Jarin started walking about about 10 1/2 months, but he has an older brother to keep up with. He is saying some words now (at 20 months), but mostly only mommy and daddy understand. As far as spacing kids, I'm probably the wrong one to ask. heehee. I have a 16 1/2 year old, an 8 year old (will be 9 in June) and a 20 month old. My little one is also a chocoholic already. **Paula: Are you having a good evening? LOL. Sorry, I couldn't resist. **Paris: i am also glad the negative post was deleted. I take credit for emailing the webmistress and asking her to remove it. I'm Patty with a Y, but I'll accept either. LOL. Good luck with the seniors. **Moriah: So sorry to hear that Alex isn't feeling well and his poor trach! Sounds awful. Wow - your MIL paid for a service to come clean? She can send one to my house any time. LOL. My invitations came today. Love them!!! I'm with you girl, let's keep the nastiness off ouf board. Thanks for the update on Barbara. I remember her. She was so funny. =) **Christi: Glad Caleb enjoyed his Easter Egg hunt so much. We also have a missing egg somewhere. =) **Sarah: What a good DH to get you roses! Sounds like you guys had a busy, but fun weekend. I spent most of mine arguing with DD. LOL Oh, the joys of parenting a teenager. =) Glad I can make you think of me now when you see Bear ITBBH. heehee Jarin got two new Bear videos for Easter from my mom. **LisaB: Glad Max liked his big duck. Bad DH scaring Max with the smoke alarms. Jarin did the same thing about sleeping - fell asleep at MILs and I put him on her bed. He slept an hour and their dog ran in and jumped on top of him on the bed. Scared poor little Jarin to death. He was screaming his head off and was pretty grouchy for a couple of hours afterward since he usually naps 2 1/2 to 3 hours. **Rita: Sounds like you need to feed Amy more if she has to search for scraps left on other people's plates. LOL **Shelly: Sounds like all of your kids had a great Easter. =) Flying kites sounds like fun. I haven't done that forever. **Tara and Sarah: Good luck taking away the bottles. Jaime had one until she was 2 1/2. She was totally addicted to it. The Easter Bunny actually took hers away and left her the eggs and candy. She was suprisingly ok about it, but she was also older than your two girls. **Jamie: I love the way Gabe throws the ball. Sounds too cute. LOL at him thinking the eggs were mini footballs. heehee **That's it for me today. Personal stats for the newbies: I am 34, DH is 36 (37 next week) and we have three kids -Jaime 16 (from my first marriage), Jesse -8, and Jarin - 20 months in 3 days. I am a Kindergarten teacher in the morning and a SAHM in the afternoons. We live in Indiana. Take care everyone. Patty and Jarin email: tematheny@ctlnet,com Monday, April 24, 2000 at 16:15:39 (EDT)) Hello Ladies!!I hope all of you had a nice Easter. I so sick of food I could throw up. We went to the in-laws at 3:00 then my parents at 5:00. Of course, I had to eat at both places!!We went to church and my beautiful child was a complete BRAT! He kicked his brother in the head, slapped DH, Slapped me, threw my glasses down the pew, glass shattered everywhere by the wieght of my glasses..Just kidding. DH took him out it was a good thing otherwise he would have threw a fit about wanting communition like he did last week. Is there away to control a child in church?? ANYWAY. Misty- I would not say normal. Above normal, Yes. My older son was the same way. He knew his ABC's before 2 and could recognized many letters. AJ has no desire for books or anything. Each child is different so just keep up the good work. My older kid is a 10 year old in a 5 year old body. Julieanne - "Brown Sqirts" My eyes are still watering from laughing. I glad YOUR child was good in church, any suggestions for mine? Alice - Can you send your DH to clean my house? My DH will clean without being told but he will not do toilets!!I don't see why not it is his mess!! He must have bad aim!!LOL But I have to clean it!! Nina - Welcome! The more the merrier. I'm 35 I have 2 boys. AJ 20 months and Jalen is 5. Paula - I had the same problem. I kept getting on the BT board. By the looks of it I think they were cleaning up. Shelly - Your're funny. My computer was working and my socks blew off too. But at least they landed in the laundry basket. My computer is in the laundry room. Patty - I can't believe you are still laughing. People think I am kidding but I am serious. I have a true story. Try and keep a straight face. I was on my way to work one day and I got in the parking lot. My body felt extra relaxed, loose etc. A little too loose...I forgot to put my bra on!!! HELLO!!I better go home and but the baby on. The sad thing is that when I told the girls at work...they laughed of course, "Oh we wouldn't have notice" can you believe it!! Hey I did not know you were a teacher, I work for a school district in the personnel office. We are in our recruiting season. What to come and teach in Western Kansas!!? Mary Ann - Welcome Theressa I never had the epidural. I heard too many stories. My first child was 7 pounds 4 oz. And AJ 9 pounds 1 oz. OUCH! Should of had one for him. I am a small framed woman, so imagine the pain. Moriah - I hope Alex is doing better. Lisa - Poor Max. That made my eyes tear. Boy I should have researched more about the Chicken Pox V. Now I feel bad about giving the poor child the extra shot. Sarah - ROSES you lucky dog? Tara - My older child was hard to break from the bottle. I did it cold turkey. We took his bottles to the trash (I switch bags) and said BYE BYE BA BAS. He cried for 3 days. But then he was fine. A little harsh but it worked. AJ did not even miss it. Darleen - About my e-mail address...I guess I didn't think anyone would want to email a "flat chested woman" just joking. I have 3 addresses. I will give you my home one and I will e-mail my work one. I tend to check the board more at work than at home. drowland@odsgc.net, feel free to e-me. I sent in my film and got a CD with it. When I figure it out I will send anyone a picture of my "Feet smeller, buggie feeder, slap-you-in-face" child. You probabley would not believe it by looking at his pictures Okay I am getting cramped up. See you all later. Moe and AJ Monday, April 24, 2000 at 17:18:09 (EDT)) Hello mums, Mia is napping after our hike through the greenbelt close to our house. It was beautiful! We're going backpacking in Algonquin Park in a couple of weeks, so carrying Mia (who weighs about 21 lbs) in the backpack is great practice! I'm having a heck of a time losing the weight after giving birth. I seem to be stuck at 13 lbs over what I used to be. Very frustrating. Somebody had a hair questions awhile back? Well, mine got very very thick during the preg., but about 2 weeks after birth it all started to come out! It was coming out in clumps! I thought I would be bald in no time. But, it seems to have returned to normal again, and new hair is growing quicker than ever. My hair is down to my waist, so when it was falling out, Everybody knew about it (you know, stuck to their clothes, stuck to the furniture, it was everywhere!lol) Jamie: Gabe sounds alot like Mia! Very active. Which is kind of why I would also sometimes lean towards having another when she's a little older - I don't know how I could keep up with her. Even though she's not independently walking yet, she sure can get into everything! Climbs like a little monkey! Tara: Boy, am I jealous! It sounds like you had a wonderful time over the holiday at Magic Mtn etc. You probably had great weather too, where it rained here in Ottawa the whole time! I can't wait to take Mia on some of those little rides at the fun parks! I think she's going to take after her mommy and be a little daredevil. Shelly: You make a really good point about spacing babes a little further apart. It sure would be nice to have a little helper. If I wait, Mia will be just a doll and bring mommy the baby powder...if I have a babe now, Mia will still be a doll, but will bring the powder over and bonk her sibling on the head! lol (she's already a little possessive about her mommy) LisaB: I think I'll be trying for two years apart. I really want them to grow up as friends - my sister and I were 3 yrs apart, and hated each other until we were 20! Congrats on the pregnancy! Question - did you find it hard to go through the first trimester with a young toddler running around? I was soooo tired during my 1st trim., that I can't imagine doing it again but with a toddler to keep track of too! Maryann & Mia (11 months) email: dareandmare@sympatico.ca Monday, April 24, 2000 at 17:31:28 (EDT)) Moriah - Hey, didn't you read the part of my post where I said that I wasn't coming back to check for any more posts addressed to me? LOL. I'm only too happy to answer your question. My DH and I place great faith in the Bible and wanted Biblical names for our children. We named our 21 mth old DS Elijah after a prophet and our almost 3 wk old DD Moriah after the name of a mountain mentioned in the Bible. It can be hard trying to find names that aren't real common or names that aren't real bizarre. Here's a thought: Instead of focusing on what our "rights" are, how about we place greater value on creating a peaceful harmonious board that all moms can enjoy. Bye! MaryC Monday, April 24, 2000 at 18:59:27 (EDT)) Hey everyone - Nina here. Sydney is sitting on my lap ticked-off as usual when i am on the computer!! Funny thing today - we went to Walmart SUpercenter and got groceries, etc. and when we went to checkout, she saw a HUGE Tigger balloon that was as tall as her. She was so mesmerized by it and had such cute reactions, I broke down and got it for her. I know, what a brat I am creating, oh well. That smile was worth 6 bucks. I am trying so hard to get everyone straight on this board - hard telling how long it will take me - I took notes today! (the teacher in me, i guess) You all will have to keep reminding me, I am sure. I can't believe so many of you are from Canada! My DH would die if he ever got to go to Toronto - huge city, hockey fans galore, cool buildings, etc. how could he not want to visit? We are both hockey fans ourselves. We used to go and watch our Indianapolis Ice play in the IHL league- before we kept producing children!!!hahahah We don't go very often now - babysitters get scared when they hear "3"!! Sydney has had a slight fever today - crabby as well. Look out for a cold or worse here! Now for personals: MORIAH: don't mean to pry but what happened to have a trach? My mom is a nurse and takes care of a girl who has one (private, in-home care). She loves the nursing field - more power to you if you can take care of that sort of thing - I would be a wimp. THRESSA: what exactly is BTMT and all that jazz? i am computer ignorant, i guess. DH is a stand up comic - never a dull moment at home, I presume??????lol MARYANN: my first two girls are 18mo. apart and it was worse than twins when they were little. now that they are 6 and 4, soon to be 5, it is well worth the harshness I dealt with earlier. my next one was three years almost after the middle daughter - worked out pretty well. RITA: How do you juggle working FT outside the home? opinions, comments.I work 32 hours, close enough to full time, and it is soooo hard. you should see my laundry pile!!!!! LISAB: I had my first child at the age of 20 - I wonder what it is like to wait longer (i see you are 33 with one and PG). I don't mean this in a harsh way at all!!! I am being completely serious! good luck to you in your pregnancy!!! TARA: This is what I read in a parenting magazine a couple of years back-- to get a baby weaned off the bottle try this trick: this is supposed to be done at bedtime in consecutive days...the first night, give the baby a bottle at night with 7 oz/ milk (formula, whatever) and one oz. water. the next night, 6oz. milk, 2oz. water, third night 5oz. milk, 3oz water....so on and so forth. it may take a week, but the baby will get sick of the stuff tasting more and more like water. this was recommended by Dr. Brazelton so it can't be all that bad.... HAYLEY: jealous as hell...seafood!!!!!!!! love it almost as much as an orgasm itself LOL!!!!!! SARAH: Avalanche game?? sounds like great fun - my husband would be jealous. PATTY: Sound like we have soooo much in common! I have three also and teach -- well, not currently. Just graduated last summer after a long bout with being mommy, student, wife, commuter, etc. glad that's over!!!! Hail to old IU!!!! I live in Indiana, too. South, though. I live about an hour and 15 min. south of indy. town called Westport. tiny. Heard of Columbus? that's where I work. Need any advice on teenagers, especially what they don't want you to know, just ask me - I work in a detention center, remember? we're talking worst case scenario here! If your teen is sneaky, I can find the secrets to the mysteries from my kids at work!!!!! mommy always finds out, right????lol. Is Jaime a boy or girl..girl, right?? Seriously - i can get the "low down" ahahahaahah. i love teenagers - so interesting. MOE: if i ever would have had the pleasure of producing a boy, poor DH, i wanted to name him Jalen - love the name. is it after Jalen Rose? our fellow Pacer basketball player!!!! Go Pacers! Kansas--there's no place like home! haha Hope to be on later all!!! see ya Nina and Sydney 2yrs. Monday, April 24, 2000 at 19:23:00 (EDT)) Hello from Helen&Amanda---- Just thought I would let you all know we've returned safely-- everyone did well with the long drive!!!!!! The Easter Bunny was good to us all- hope everyone is doing well. I really don't feel like posting at all anymore-- a simple comment about a little boy saying he was 'gay' and a comment about a TV show really brought out the 'best' in some of us----- I think it was Alice--- you 'listed' those that you felt supported you------ I don't think that was fair- I for one was not against anything anyone said- I really think this has been childish--- Later. PS-- E-mail me, anyone who feels like 'gabbing'-- I do miss a good conversation. Helen&Amanda@20mos(DS@14yrsDD@12yrs) email: MHIM27@worldnet.att.net Monday, April 24, 2000 at 19:23:13 (EDT)) Hi Everyone from Alice and Nathan, What a beautiful day here in Southern Ontario!!! Too bad I had to go to work. It is supposed to be this nice until Thursday and then rain all weekend, YUCK!!! Well I have a little problem maybe you guys can help me with, I don't know if Nathan has a cold but he has a lot of really hard boogies in his nose, (sorry to be so gross, i don't know how else to say it) anyways he won't blow, and I can't get them out, HELP!!!! WHAT DO I DO? On to Personals: MARYANN - Thanx for the support, I need it this week! Welcome to TT, I don't think we are too picky on ages around here, after all my son will be 3 in May and I'm still here LOL. I think you are right about maybe not being ready, if you really want to have a baby the age difference doesn't make a difference. There will be pros and cons with whatever age difference you have. So just go ahead and do what your little heart desires. OMG I just read your second post, welcome fellow Canadian, Paris will be so happy, she is the proudest Canadian I have ever met (she even drinks Canadian beer) Other Canadians that I know of are Darleen in Burlington, Ontario and Michelle I think she is in B.C., Myself in Mississauga, Ontario, and Paris in Barons, Alberta, there are a couple of new ladies who are out west, sorry ladies I forgot your names. I will e-mail the abbreviations, you are right DH is darling, dear, or dumb(whatever the mood that day) husband. PAULA - Nice post LOL. Yeah okay we'll blame it on the pc. Thank you for just posting for my sake, I really appreciate it. Hope the turkey was great! PARIS - Pay attention, Patty with a y, Thank you to you too for your support, my little investigator, had a busy day huh? How did the volunteer thing go? THERESSA - People were just not able to get on the board on the weekend there were some tech problems, don't worry we weren't fighting, I'm staying away from that crap. I also hate epidurals, but I had no choice cause I had an emergency c-section. I'm sorry I forgot to put your name on my list to send pics, that's why I shouldn't do that cause you are sure to forget someone, sorry, you definitely can get pics I just got to get them back from the photo lab. The only reason Paris and I can talk on the phone and chat on icq and post and e-mail is cause we don't do any housework, the kids run around doing whatever and we don't have a life LOL no seriously we talk late at night when everyone is in bed, Paris keeps me up all hours of the night (lol just kidding Paris) MORIAH - All I can say is lucky you to have such a thoughtful MIL, poor little Alex and Mommy you are a saint, Give Alex a big hug and kiss from Nathan and his Mommy. SARAH - Sometimes those DH's can really surprise us huh? I never forget my camera or cam corder, Sheldon tells everyone that I have stock in Kodak LOL. Sorry I haven't e-mailed, I could lie and say that I have been busy, but as you can see I have time to post on TT, I promise you will get pics and I'll e-mail you soon! LISAB - I am so sorry to hear about Max's terrible day! Give him a big hug from us, poor little guy. Lisa I think it is best if we all just ignore the mystery poster, let's not start something else here and anyways I have my little detective Paris "on the case" she has almost "cracked" the case. LOL RITA - Sure you can have pics, sounds like you've got your hands full!! SHELLY - Nathan has a chair just like Riley, so he can get in and out of it didn't want a disaster on my hands with him trying to crawl up and down the "big" lawn chairs. OMG Tay did you spell that right, I LOVE IT!!! Too funny about your post to LISAB LOL. I will e-mail you, and you can feel free to do the same. TARA - Sounds like you had a great weekend! Sorry, no advise on the bottle, I think I just lucked out Nathan always just wanted a cup like Mommy and Daddy, so he was about 9 or 10 mos. and wouldn't take it. Nathan would also wake in the night but I never gave him a drink I would just rock him and sing till he fell back to sleep, hope that helped. JAMIE - You're lucky to have such a big family for the holidays, we only have my parents and two sisters, the rest of the family is all across Canada. I will send Pics. HAYLEY - My don't we have an exciting life, Jazzfest in New Orleans, wow I'm jealous! I will send you pics of Nathan as soon as I get them, prob by the weekend. PATTY - I just read your post to Paris about emailing the webmistress and asking her to remove the yucky post, THANKYOU sweetie for looking out for me and all of us. MOE- My DH won't do toilets either, is this a guy thing? You know if he will clean the whole house then I can do the toilet, fare trade wouldn't you say? Well Sheldon doesn't have trouble with the "aim" thing, but now that Nathan is standing to use potty (has to be just like Daddy) he usually gets more on the floor than in the bowl. Oh, well. NINA - I noticed in your post to Rita about working F/t, it is hard but I think the key is organization, DH has to help that is a must, I used to have my own store, but it was just taking away too much time from Nathan so now I work a 9-5 for someone else, and I love it. It's better in the summer with sun out longer. Hope that made sense? LOL I AM GOING TO LEAVE SOME UNWANTED COMMENTS ALONE, FOR I BELIEVE WE HAVE ALL MADE OUR POINTS, AND ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. For all the new moms here, am I just losing it or is there a lot this week, LOL, anyways some info on us: I am 33 DH is 30 Together for 10 wonderful years Married for 4 We have the most beautiful son in the world, Nathaniel, he is almost 3(in may) and we are currently trying for #2. We live in Ontario, Canada. Good-nite ladies, Sorry for the monster post Alice & Nathan email: alicita@idirect.ca Monday, April 24, 2000 at 23:53:49 (EDT)) Wow, what a busy board. Colton went to bed at 8 and I thought I'd get to bed on time too. Oh, well. Colton did real well at work helpin me distribute the flowers. My boss & co-workers thought he was a good little boy too. He even shared his animal cookies w/ my boss. Patty: I can just see Colton & Jarin guarding their eggs to nobody gets their candy. Colton will stuff him mouth if I thinks you are going to take his candy. Maryann: Welcome, Colton started walking 3 days after he turned 1. Since I am a working mom we are thinking 3-4 years between kids. Too cute about Mia & the chocolate. Moriah: So sorry to hear about the problems w/ Alex's tube. Christi: All the candy sure is a problem. Either hyper kids are extra padding on mom's hips! Sarah: Dh & I had troubles w/ the video camera--luckily I had really spread the eggs out in the yard so we had time for a battery change. Yeah for roses. LisaB: Poor Max getting scared by the smoke alamrs. Too funny aoubt trying to eat the plastic eggs. Rita: Don't you feed you little moocher? LOL Shelly: What a fun Easter you and your kids had. Tara: Sounds like Adriana had fun on the rides. I offically put Colton's bottle away almost 2 wks ago. He still asks for them though. Jamie: Too cute that the eggs looked like footballs to Gabe. Sounds like he had lots of fun w/ them. Darleen: Colton's just started saying 3-word sentences. All of a sudden DH & I will look at eachother and say "wow, that was a sentence!" Go Red Wings. Hayley: Opps for Becca singing during church. She just wanted to liven things up some. Moe: Glad I made you laugh. I think it helped that Colton was tired for church. Usually he doesn't last too long before we have to bring him to the nursery. Helen: Glad you had a good trip. Time to hit the hay, my eyes are so tired from looking at this small box! Julianne & Colton 21 mo email: dnjjones@altelco.net Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 00:45:58 (EDT)) Rebecca here... Maryann & Mia - welcome! Paige started to take her first few steps at 11 months, really walking by 13 months. She's still not talking all that much, just a couple of words now and then. I'm a SAHM also. Theressa - Doors and the fridge! Oh my, and I thought I was in enough trouble with the crib!!! LOL Tara - we just took Paige off her bottles completely this week. We started with the day time ones, then the morning, and finally the bedtime. She hadn't started asking for it yet and drinks really well from a variety of sippy cups. I do have to admit that she still uses her pacifier to sleep. Hayley - LOL at your little performer. I remember a few years ago being in a mall and there was a little boy singing Jesus Loves me, I thought it was the cutest. Maybe you can teach that one to Becca! LOL I would love any pics. If anyone has sent me an email in the last few days please bear with me. My system has jammed up and I can't seem to open them. We had a good Easter. We arrived late at my FILs and thought we had missed the easter egg hunt, luckily they decided to do it after lunch. I hadn't brought a basket (completely mindless) and didn't bring any eggs (thinking FIL would provide). We discovered that it was my FIL's girlfriends family doing the hunt and they had all eggs for their kids. I felt so stupid. They were relly great though. They insisted I join in, gave my a bag for the hunt, and one of the girls had even made a special goody bag for Paige. Needless to say I was glad since Paige loved the hunt. After we showed her the first egg she was a pro. I think she ended up with 3 dozen eggs. The older kids all split their bounty evenly but insisted Paige keep all of hers (I think they probably ended up with more anyways). It was so nice to be accepted with open arms by strangers. Paige really enjoyed herself and I have chocolate to last a month (hopefully, if I don't go overboard!). Dinner turned out really well. We tons of leftovers which means no cooking for a couple of days. Yeah! Our company didn't leave until 2am. We were playing board games and eating candy. It was so much fun. Looks like I lied, my email has just finished downloading. Just lots of pics, not that I'm complaining. I have some new ones of Paige, I just need to get my mom or friend to scan them for me. I'll let you know when they're ready. I think the last one I sent out was 6 months ago! Okay, I've rambled on for long enough and DH is trying to sleep. Talk to you all soon! XOXO Rebecca & Paige 17months email: burn@canadawired.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 01:58:34 (EDT)) Hi Everyone, Well you are all inspiring me once again. Do you really think 18 months is old enough to leave the bottle, LOL!! I think that it may be partially me that needs the bottle, as it makes me feel like Caelen is still a baby, and I'm not sure if I'm ready to loosen the cord. You watch, I'll have the only 18 yr old walking around with a sucky and a bah-bah. Nina-I think that it is me and Rebecca who are the other 2 Canadian's on the board, out here in BC, and I too love to drink Canadian beer. You're right $6.00 is worth the smile that these precious little one can put on their faces (I would have bought it too). How neat that your DH is a comic, I think I read in a post a while back that someone else's DH is a comic as well. Alice-YOu're right, enough is enough with the comments. Let's all just get on with the baby talk. LOL!!! With all the school teachers on this board, I'm starting to get really paranoid about my sentence structure. You'll have to excuse me, I know at times it can be atrouscious (sp?). And my spelling.... Oh well, my apologies. Well Ladies, have a good night. Paula & Kids Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 02:37:24 (EDT)) Hi everyone, Theressa here. Marcus was so fun today. I took him with me in the tractor, and even let him drive. (I was spreading manure, so I was only going about 1 mph (if that fast)) He put both hands on the whell, and when I turned, he put hand over hand, just like mommy. Then when gpa go home, he had to tell him all about it. (Some gibberish, one or two words you could understand, and alot of pointing at the tractor) He just loves to help, and tries everything he thinks he can get away with. Nina - SAHM (stay at hime mom) DD, DS, DH (dear, darling, damn - duaghter, son, husband) PG(pregnant) MS(morning sickness) MC(miscarry) BD(body dance-sex) AF(Aunt Flo-period) PT, BT, TT, PST, CT, etc (other boards ie TT Toddler Today) There used to be a dictonary of terms on here somewhere, but I can't find it now. Hope that helps. As far as DH being a comic and never a dull moment at home - try never at home. (Except to sleep) I help him work on his routines, and I get into alot of comedy shows free, so I don't complain. I went with DH to do a show abt 2 weeks ago in Twin Falls, ID - The guy he opened for was on TV last night. Thought that was pretty cool. (He was talking about Roseanne, and working with her.) Mary - makes me think of 7 brides for 7 brothers - Frank! LOL Maryann - I missed the question on Baby spacing - but I am not the right one to ask about that - mine are 13m, 22m, 16m, and 21m apart. Of course now there is going to be a huge gap, because Thad died. I want to have one again right away (emotionally) but am waiting (practically, and physically) But all my kids get along great. However - it is hard to keep the house clean. Alice - Thanks for adding me to the list of pics. Can't wait to see them. (always nice to put a face to a name.) BTW - did you have a D&C, or do I remember seeing something about getting one Tues? Let me know. Moe - Yeah! another vote for no epidural (beginning to think I was the only one out there.) Well, not advice on the church front. My kids ran thru the back(hallway), yelling "Look, mom can't catch us" They finally settled down later. Usually we go to church with my folks so we have 1 on 1 (4 kids, 4 adults) If I am lucky, they fall asleep. Loved the bra story. I used to work at an Auto Parts store. One day I totally forgot my bra. I usually didn't go out front - just worked the phone in the back, but that day I ended up making a sales call on one of my accounts. The boss noticed, and told me about it several days later. Wanted to know when I was going to do it again - he was a dirty old man. Needless to say - I never forgot again! Hayley - I've also done the different church thing. (not looking to convert, just looking to understand other peoples point of view) There are so many different theories and styles. It's enough to drive you crazy. Well enough from me tonight, time for bed. Theressa email: labor_story@yahoo.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 02:58:31 (EDT)) I thought my post was deleted by accident but apparently it was not. ALL it said was Thank You to everyone that was supportive, and for those that were not, we all have prejudices, me included, the important thing is that we don't pass them on to our children. All people are different, and have had different expirences and it is our job as parents to learn from others and pass the information on to our kids in a way that they can understand. For all of you that feel differently about me now, I hope knowing me for all this time changes your views and opinions of stereotypes. And iParenting, if this bothers you something is wrong. Helen, please don't leave. You have been a big part of this place since I have been here, and it would be strange without you. Moriah, so sorry to hear about Alex. You have to be the strongest person I have ever met. Alice, you are right, it is time to move on. Kahne and Cat 16 months Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 03:02:11 (EDT)) Hey girlys!! It's Moriah... Hope everyone is well. Looks like the riots have subsided so lets sweep up the sidewalks & put out our welcome signs & be friends again! OVER & DONE for me! Alex IS having his surgery on Tuesday. Hopefully it'll just be a "overnighter". So I'll try to post & tell you all is okay - actually I'll call my mom, she can call Shelly & then Shelly can post. His infection is way better so the Dr. felt the best thing was to go ahead & get the surgery out of the way. We had Dr. appointments all day & he was just so cute. Once again, I HATE taking him to the hospital!! Alex is just about the cutest damned kid!!! He has this new thing where he points at whatever (or whoever)he wants & screams. At night he yells at Geoff constantly because he just wants to "walk" between the 2 of us. Tonight Geoff had to get off the phone because no amount of distraction would stop Alex from screaming for Dada. Hey we are NOT complaining - let me tell you! When I see those sweet pointer fingers aimed at me - my heart melts!!! Just wait until he learns to point at things in the toy aisle of Target - then my credit card will melt! LOL My .02 on the CP vaccine. My Dr.s logic is that since most everyone is getting vaccinated, the chances of your child contracting CP like in years past is much lower. Therefore making the risk of them getting to adulthood w/o having it much higher. Alex did get the vaccine. On to the personals! Sarah: I'm always forgetting the camera!! Although on Easter I had it all loaded & out, but since I was doing the cooking/hostessing I wasn't in there taking pics. So later I realized that the only pics taken were with a Polaroid - UGH! You cannot really scrapbook Polaroids. Maryann - Welcome! Lisa B - thanks for the Marci update. I'll drop her a line. Poor Max - smoke alarms make lousy alarm clocks!! Misty - Welcome! Nina - Welcome! Trust me taking notes is the only way you can keep everyone straight!! LOL Alex has a trach for numerous reasons & you're not prying at all. In fact if you have ANY questions just ask - I'd rather answer questions than leave it to your imagination. (everyone who's read this 1000 times please skip on). Alex was born with several birth defects & very small. When he was in the hospital at about 5 months recovering from a surgery he contracted a harmful virus called RSV. He had to be placed on a ventilator to live. After several attempts he was unable to breath on his own so a trach was the only option. That was a year ago. Hopefully it will be coming out in the next month or 2. It's been a wild ride this last 18 months but I wouldn't trade it. Alex has taught us what strong is all about! Mary C - I did read that part but I figured that maybe you would at least lurk! LOL What's Moriah's middle name?? Mine is Lea Kahne & everyone - thanks again for all the kind words. Alex teaches me everyday how to be a better person. Not to mention that he taught me to never go to the grocery store in capri pants with big old stumble on your legs thinking that you're just going to run in & no one will see you stand still to notice! YA RIGHT! I'm sure that Dr wondered if I was on a shaving strike or what!! How embarrassing! Remember tomorrow at 11:55 AM PST to say a little prayer for Alex! Thanks! Well I've got to get in bed! I'm sleepy!! Chat again soon. Moriah & Alex (18.5 months) email: geoffandmoriah@msn.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 04:04:30 (EDT)) First of all, Moriah: Good luck tomorrow with Alex! He will be in my thoughts. Okay, Paris here. I have decided not to post here anymore. I'm sure most of you are relieved! LOL Anyway, there are various reasons for this. 1. I don't really feel as though I can express my feelings about things without people getting up in arms about it. My son was the one who said he was gay and it sparked a whole religious debate. I apologize for that, but I do not apologize for my beliefs. The last few days there have been things that I have wanted to say but am afraid to for what people will think. Like I didn't go to church on Sunday - am I going to get shot down because of that? It's just not fun anymore and I know that is partly my fault for typing what Alex said. 2. There are way too many people on this board and I feel like I may be leaving someone out or not caring about their lives cuz I skim things. 3. My time can be spent more preciously with my children instead of sitting on this computer for 2 hours. It's been nice to hear all about your little ones and if you would like to keep up with Quinn, I do have a diary on TT. I just feel it isn't really beneficial to me at the moment to keep posting on this board. Not that it isn't a great bunch of ladies. It is, it's just that I really don't have the time or the energy to spend worrying about what I say. If anyone would like to email me, it's pariscosby@hotmail.com I do check my email and it's easier to respond to one person at a time rather than 14. I'm sorry my comment about what Alex said upset everyone so much, that was never my intention. I thought it was funny. Anyway, I felt completely disheartened by the way everyone reacted and feel my time could be better spent elsewhere. Sorry to be so blunt, but it's the truth. Thanks for sharing your toddler moments with me - even if it was for only a short time and I sincerely apologize for upsetting the members of the board. Paris email: pariscosby@hotmail.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 05:45:16 (EDT)) Katy here Moriah- My prayers are with you and Alex as always!! Paris- I'm sorry that you feel you can't post here anymore. We here are usually a friendly bunch. Easter was good for us. Liam got a basket made up by my mom, one chocolate bunny and then four toy cars, 15 books and a sesame street video. Just a quick note on all the bad vibes that have been going around. I hope that noone is scared off by them. This is a wonderful board full of positive people. Now I don't post here as often as I would like, but I know most of the women on here and we are all basically good people. We have been together through our pregnancies, our babies year and now are together for the toddler years. I love these women and feel like they are my sisters. I want everyone who was there for me and is still there for me to know that I cherish you and hope that noone else will be scared off by a few narrow minded people. I hope everyone is doing well and has a good Tuesday. Katy and Liam email: princess__bride@hotmail.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 11:26:30 (EDT)) Hi everone and a special 'Gidday' to my fellow Canadian posters, eh? Sens lost to the leafs last night...boooooo leafs! WELL - I just learned a lovely lesson. Don't leave your message unposted in the middle of typing to go back to check the board for names. I just lost everything I typed! It was a least 15 mintues worth! Bascially.... Alice : I use warm wet clothes on hard boogies with Mia. Theresa : Very cute re Marcus on the tractor. I grew up on farm too, and Grandpa can't wait to take Mia up on the tractor for the first time. Your little ones sure are spaced close! You must have your hands full. I'm saddened to hear about Thad. Moriah : Thoughts are with you today - I'm sure Alex with be just feeling great in no time at all. Paris : Sorry to hear you are leaving. I'm new here, and find it a little overwhelming. It does take some time to read everything doesn't it? I really do like chatting with other mums though. I don't have a lot of friends with babies here in Ottawa. You shouldn't have to watch or worry about what you say. That's not right. But reading what has happened over the last week or so, does make me a little weary. CP vaccine - I'm undecided still. It's really nice to read everyone's ideas on it. I feel like we're overmedicating our children. Do they Really need it? Most of us had cp as a child, and we're just fine now. And I'm pro epidural. Definitely! Can't imagine having baby without one!! ta for now! Maryann & Mia (11 months) email: dare333 Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 11:44:46 (EDT)) Opps. Sorry, had the wrong email address....this one is the right one! I too would love any pictures of your beautiful babies! Maryann & Mia (11 months) email: dareandmare@sympatico.ca Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 11:46:11 (EDT)) Hi from LisaB. The Max Monster returned again last night. He was perfectly happy when we first got home but completely lost it when we sat down to eat. He refused to sit in the highchair, in a "big" chair, on DH's lap, on the floor, etc. - he just cried and cried. He wanted to sit on my lap, but cried there also and neither of us could eat. I had a pounding headache and was ready to start bawling myself when he climbed down, went to his high chair, let DH put him in it, and proceeded to eat all his dinner and then ask for seconds. The little stinker is just TRYING to drive me nuts - LOL!!! Actually, a 6-week old girl started part-time at the sitters yesterday and I think it threw Max's usual routine off so he was extra grumpy. RITA: Amy is becoming quite the social little girl, isn't she?! Then again, she'll have to be to keep up with Maddy - LOL!!! I miss Dana also and often wonder if she and DH were were able to work things out. SHELLY: Sounds like your boys had a happy Easter!! How funny that you had to keep hiding the eggs over and over for Riley! Thanks for your thoughts on spacing. We were planning for ours to be about 3 years apart too - didn't realize that we would get pg the FIRST time we tried!!! All my friends and family took forever to conceive their 2nd children so we figured it would probably take us a year also!!! TARA: It sounds like Adriana has a great Nana, riding the kiddy rides with her! Max voluntarily gave up his bottles around 10-11 months … he wanted to always use his sippy cup like his older buddy at daycare. I have a niece that's a little over 2 and she still takes a bottle at nap and bedtime - the only way my sister can get her to go to sleep!!! SARAH: Good luck getting rid of the bottle. JAMIE: A pinata for Easter is a great idea - I NEVER would have thought of that!! He sounds adorable throwing his eggs like a football. Thanks for calling me level-headed … but please realize I have my irrational moments just like everyone else (and they are definitely more frequent now that I have these raging pg hormones - LOL!!!). DARLEEN: Max is almost 20 months old and hasn't uttered a single sentence yet. He just says single words!! I hope you took Nolan out to play in the dirt with you!!!! HAYLEY: Becca was trying to liven up church, huh?! Max always does good in church during the first part, with all the singing. I have all the problems during the sermons, when it's really quiet and he gets bored. PATTY: I hope my new baby adores Max as much as Jarin adores Jesse … they just sound so cute together!! I couldn't get the announcement to open on the e-mail you sent me; can you please try to send it again? Poor Jarin, getting scared by the dog. Max also only napped about a hour on Sunday so he was a little grouch. MOE: I can usually get Max to behave in church as he's generally too sleepy to do much. My problem is that Max's cousins are OUT OF CONTROL. The 7 year old was playing with a little rubber ball in church Sunday … which went bouncing under the pews. Max can't understand why he has to sit and be good when the others are crawling around on the floor, etc. Then MIL likes to give Max her car keys to jangle (even after I've asked her several times not to and I give him quiet toys in church). UGH!!!! I had Max get the Chicken Pox shot. It's probably because I work for a public health agency, but I truly believe in using the immunizations that are available. If everyone immunized (except those who can't due to medical reasons) we could eliminate more diseases and wouldn't have to worry about our kids catching them as adults!!!! I'll love to see pictures of AJ when you send them out!! MARYANNE: The first trimester was hard but I just let everything at hope go during the week. My priorities were sleep and spending time with Max. We have a hour commute home at night so DH drove and I snoozed. I would do quiet activities with Max while DH cooked dinner (read books, color, play blocks, etc.). I would have to recline for 1/2 hour after dinner to keep from getting sick - and would often snooze then. I would pack up Max's diaper bag, pick up toys, etc. while DH gave Max a bath and then would go to bed at 8:30 (when Max did). I'm doing better now but I'm still in bed by 9 each night. Then again, I have to get up at 5 am!!!! MaryC: You probably won't be back to see this … but DH and I were discussing boy's names after church and he mentioned Ezekial (I know I'm butchering the spelling). Thanks goodness he was JOKING as that name is a little (ok a LOT) too unusual for my tastes!!! NINA: I work FT outside of the home and it's hard. Between work, eating, sleeping, and playing with Max my day is gone before I know it - LOL!!! I was going to quit after this one was born but just got a huge promotion and raise so I'm going to work another year or two. Then we'll have enough in savings for me to stay at home full-time until all the kids start school … and then hopefully work during school hours once they are in school. It's kinda funny, as I've often wondered what it would be like to have had kids at an early age like several of my friends did. I grew up in a fairly poor family and insisted on completing college and getting a "good" job before I would even consider getting married. I didn't get married until I was 27 and then DH and I wanted some time by ourselves before we had kids (plus the idea of a baby TERRIFIED him)!!! HELEN: I hope you continue to post here as I've really enjoyed getting to know you and hearing all about your kids. ALICE: I know this sounds gross, but … I shoot saline spray up Max's nose (I think it's called Little Noses, but I'm not sure) to soften things up and then either pick the boogies out (if they are near the edge) or use a wet Q-tip to try to get them out. He runs and hides if he sees the nasal aspirator so I can't use that anymore!!!! And BTW, please share your second for being able to stay up late enough to have these phone conversations with Paris - LOL!!!! I know she's in her 20s but heck, you and I are the same age and 10 was about my limit … even before I was pg. Am I just lazy or what???!!!! LOL!!! What type of store did you have? JULIANNE: You tell your boss and co-workers that we all ALREADY knew Colton is a good little boy - LOL!!! We didn't video tape the Easter Egg hunt as Max only had 3 eggs … but I did take lots of pictures!! REBECCA: I used to sing Jesus Loves Me to Max at naptime but quit … after we sang it one day in church, at the request of a little girl, and Max completely freaked out, thinking everyone was trying to make him go to sleep. LOL!!!! I would love to see pictures of Paige, if you get them scanned! THERESSA: How cute that Marcus likes the tractor. My BIL keeps trying to get Max to ride in the cab of the tractor with him when he feeds the cows but Max is terrified of the tractor. We have tons of cows in the pasture surrounding our house and Max runs from one window to the next, moo-ing at the cows (and we have to wave bye-bye to them in the morning before we leave for the sitters!!!). GOSH - you had me going for a minute, thinking you were posting ages rather than age differences!!!!! KAHNE: What a great attitude on accepting prejudices but not passing them on to our kids!!! MORIAH: I'll be thinking of Alex all day, until you post that he's back at home!!! I bet you guys LOVE to hear Alex scream as he couldn't for so long. So far I've been able to resist the toys at Target ... it's the kiddy book section that does me and my credit card in. LOL!!! PARIS: I'll miss you on this board. You haven't been here long but you quickly became part of the group. Please check in when you have a chance and let us know how you and Quinn are doing!! KATY: I love you too, sweetie! MARYANN: I'll send you pictures of Max, if I remember!! LisaB & Max (19 months) & 19 wks pg email: lisa_lab@hotmail.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 11:49:50 (EDT)) Good morning ladies...SARAH here. It's supposed to be in the 80's the rest of the week! YEA!! :) HANNAH went to bed at 7:15 last night!!! She was sitting in the chair with me watching TV, and I looked down and she was asleep!! Very cute. I just wanted to keep her there with me!!! She was such a good girl last night! I'm going to a Children's Hospital luncheon on Friday, and it's dedicated to Stuart (my little cousin!) Should be VERY emotional!!! PATTY - You bet, I have a great DH!!!! :) MOE - Your church story cracked me up! :) LOL MARYANN - Sounds like you have beautiful hair! NINA - I take notes, too. That's the only way I can remember everything! Very cute how you bought the balloon! Totally something I would do!! :) I'm a HUGE hockey fan!! :) HELEN - PLEASE don't stop posting!!!! I love hearing from you and about AMANDA!! ALICE - There better be pictures!!! LOL JULIANNE - Sounds like COLTON was a good boy handing out flowers!!! Very sweet of him to share cookies with your boss! :) MORIAH - I'm thinking and praying for ALEX today!!! ++++++++ Thanks for your input on the C/P Vaccine! Makes alot of sense! PARIS - Sorry you feel you need to leave. Just one thing I want to say, not EVERYONE responded negatively to you. I'll look forward to keeping up with you and QUINN on the diaries page!!! Hope you all have a great day! Sarah and Hannah (19 months) email: smoore@geatoir.cfer.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 12:09:35 (EDT)) Moriah - Okay, you got me. LOL. I do lurk from time to time, even more so since the whole "controversy" started. See it wasn't all bad. My Moriah's middle name is Leigh. Is yours pronounced the same way or pronounced like = Lee uh? Lisa B. - This board is way too interesting for me to leave at the moment. What about Zeke then? It is derived from Ezekiel and is much easier to spell. LOL. Christi - I enjoyed reading your beliefs/opinons/views as they mirror my own. Thanks for sharing. Bye. MaryC & Elijah Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 12:38:38 (EDT)) MaryC: I just saw your post and must say ZEKE is not even a possibility. I knew a Zeke growing up and never thought much of him for various reasons ... so that name would just remind me of him! LisaB Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 13:35:07 (EDT)) Hello, Jamie here. I think Gabe may be teething, because yesterday he woke up from an unusual late afternoon nap (he usually takes only one in the morning) and was crying inconsolably (sp). That is very unlike him, and even nursing him did not make him feel better. Then, even more weird, he sat in my lap for over 20 minutes watching our Easter home vidoes. He NEVER sits still that long. I must admit it was kind of nice! I almost hope it is his teeth, because that is understandable, and if it isnt, something is wrong. How old were all out your kids when they got their first molars? Hayley - I feel the same way about church that Becca does...the louder the better! I also respect your openness about different organized religions. Sarah - I can relate to how you feel about the scolding. Moe - Sometimes I wish my computer were in the laundry room...my DH would never find me! Maryann - Gabe is a climber also. It makes a lot of people nervous, but i have to let him explore his world as long as it isnt life threatning. I tuly beleive that our society over-medicates. I have not given Gabe any medication, and even feel weird about his immunizations. The problem with western medicine is that you are taught to treat the symptoms, (fever, runny nose etc.) and not the underlying problem. By doing that you take away your bodies natural defenses, and in babies this creates a body dependent on medication to fight natural illnesses. I am by no means against all medications, I just think that we use it when it is not neccesary, and even harmful. Sorry to go on and on, this is just a topic I feel strongly about! (can you tell?lol Nina - I always have to take notes, and still get confused sometimes! Julianne - Too funny about Colton sharing animal cookies with your boss! Rebecca - isnt it a great feeling when people are so welcoming? It is such a good leaason to our children on how to treat people. Paula - I was lol at you r sentence structure comments. My husband is a horrible speller, and we were laughing the other day about what we are going to do when we have to spell things in front of Gabe. Im not going to be able to figure out what he is trying to say! Moriah - Gabe does the point and scream thing, also. I am glad he is trying to communicate, but man, sometimes it makes ME want to scream! I will be thinking positive thoughts for Alex. Katy - 15 Books! wow. One last thing. Has anyone else here become an exlamation point addict? I used to look at exlamation points as the equivilant to doting your i's with hearts, but now I can't seem to stop using them! HELP!!!! Jamie and Gabe (14 months) email: zeppelin2@msn.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 13:43:51 (EDT)) Hello from Rita Just got into work - had another doctor's appt this AM. Not bad news, but not good news either. Send me some positive vibes/prayers and I'll fill you all in as I learn more. Moriah - I'll be thinking of you guys this AM. Positive thoughts for a quick procedure and recovery. ++++ Nina - I try not to think about what I do - actually, my DH is great and we really are a team when it comes to cooking and caring for the girls. He doesn't do laundry, though. I have my first business trip next week, so we will see what kind of disaster awaits me...I have learned to be methodical about some of my chores: throw in a load of laundry as I head out the door in the AM, etc. I have to go into work early to get a workout in and I have one or two nights out a month at my scrapbooking club to get some "me" time in. By the way, I worked for ten years in criminal justice. I even supervised work furlough inmates for awhile. Lisa B - Yes, Amy is really opening up. She loves to tickle DH and me. Her little screech when she does this is so cute. And Tara's Nana is really great - she watches Amy & Maddy. Rebecca - What a great easter Paige had. Your FIL's girlfriend sound really nice. Sarah - I am flying in on Tuesday and out on Thursday. I have basically have Tuesday evening free. If it doesn't work out this time, I will certainly be coming to CO many times. Well, time to get some work done. Take care everyone, lurkers and all! Rita & Amy email: ritad@home.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 14:38:24 (EDT)) Hayley here. I keep losing my message in the middle of typing, so this is my last try! I admit it - I was weak last night and gave in - I took Becca to McDonalds! We had always sworn off letting her get fast food, but we were in the mall, walked by the Tubbys poster, and she was so cute saying "LaLa" and "tubbies", I gave in. Of course she would only eat the french fries - so I got the burger and milk, and subsequent indigestion! However, she now has a Dipsy toy for much less than Toys 'R Us! I read that McDonalds has become a toy store that also sells food, and it's true, judging by all the kids and moms there! Becca's been superfussy (relative for her) at her DC - the provider guesses that she knows DH and I are going on vacation and not taking her with us. Sad! Moriah - I'm thinking of you and Alex today - I know all will go well. Paris - if you're still browsing the board - don't leave - everyone here is an adult and we're all over this already. Your comment was completely innocent and taken out of context. Remember, everyone is entitled to their own political/social/religious view, but we sure don't have to listen to them if we don't want to. Remember why we're here - to talk about our toddlers, not to try and solve the world's inadequacies! Besides, I'm an old lady trying to live vicariously through your energetic adventures! hayley and becca, 19 mos. email: hayley.thompson@citicorp.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 14:38:47 (EDT)) Hi, my name is Christina and i am the mother of Alyssa who is 2 and a-half. I think that she should be potting training already, but my mom tells me that when she is ready she will tell you. Is that true? Also, she does not live with me at the moment, can that affect her now or even later? she lives with my parents for reasons that were my fault. I always worry that she will blame me for this. I am working on bringing her back home now and hope that she will not hate me for it. She does adjust well to changes, but it still bothers me that she will hold regrets towards me. Please advise... Christina email: c.zumrick@advantest.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 16:40:42 (EDT)) Hi mommies. Jarin and I were playing when I got home from work. I was crawling on the floor really fast and chasing him. He was laughing so hard he was snorting. It was so funny. He now tells me the sounds the animals make for cow, dog, cat, sheep, pig, duck, skunk (says "PU"), and he rubs his hands all over his face if you ask him what a worm does. Jaime reads him this book and when she gets to the picture of a worm, she says, "ooh, worm germs, worm germs," and rubs the book on his face. He is such a little genius. =) And I am not a proud mama at all. **Moe: LOL at your story of going to work free and loose. With my nursing breasts, that would not be a good idea as I think I would have little wet spots all over my shirt. Yes, I am a teacher. I can't believe you have to recruit teachers. It is still pretty difficult to get into our district, but of course, I am in a small town, not the inner city. Sorry, since DH is a state police officer, I guess we are stuck in Indiana for now. Not that I would go anywhere else anyway. I like it here. =) I would love to see pictures of AJ. And, I can't believe you have a Jalen! That's what I wanted to name Jarin before we came up with his name! **MaryC: Good idea!!!!!!!!! I had to laugh at you lurking. =) **Nina: Hope Sydney is feeling better and doesn't end up with a cold. I've heard of Columbus, but never Westport. Probably the same with you and Huntington, huh? I know when Fort Wayne Komets play the Indianapolis Ice, there are always lots of fights at the games. I've only been to a few, but it seems like every time I go, they are playing Indy. Ok, so now I know who I can ask about teenagers! I would die for advice sometimes. I went to the Teenagers Today board, but hardly anyone posts and when I asked no on answered. Jaime is a girl, she gets good grades, doesn't really get into trouble, is a Varsity cheerleader, works at Kmart, is the biggest slob you'll ever see when it comes to our house and has a mouth that doesn't quit! =) We had a huge blowout last week and she said (in front of another girl's mom!) "Just because you got pregnant at 17 doesn't mean I will!" I thought I'd kill her! LOL. So you like the Pacers too, huh? DH has tickets to the games (like a 10 pack, I think?) He and Jesse go to the games together. They love it. I love Jalen Rose! **Helen: I hope you change your mind and continue posting. Glad the Easter Bunny was good to all of you. =) **Alice: Not to be grosser than your question (heehee) but I dig out my kids' boogies when that happens. Hey, isn't that what long nails are for? Sorry guys!! LOL at Nathan getting more on the floor than in the toilet. Jaime is always complaining when she cleans her and Jesse's bathroom that it is way too gross to have to clean up the pee when Jesse misses the bowl. Hey, welcome to womanhood. LOL **Julianne: I bet your boss just melted with Colton sharing his animal cookies. How cute. Yep, get our little Easter egg "guard dogs" together and they'd both have mouths full of candy in order to prevent the other one from getting any. LOL **Rebecca: Sounds like you had a great Easter. That's wonderful that FIL's girlfriend's family was so nice. I bet Paige had a blast. **Paula: Don't feel bad - Caelen can walk around with his sucky and bah-bah and Jarin will be coming home to nurse during his free time. LOL. I swear I'm the only one with a 20 month old who still nurses. =) Today he got up and DH got him pancakes, so he didn't nurse this morning. Then he fell asleep on the way to get Jesse and didn't nurse before his nap. That means he will only nurse once today! I think it's a miracle!!! LOL at you worrying about your sentence stucture. Once I leave that school building, I only want to think about fun things - not worrying about sentences. So don't worry about stuff like that!! **Theressa: Don't you just love the long gibberish stories? Jarin was telling DH and me a big long story while he was jumping in his crib today. We were both cracking up as he just kept going and going.Yuck on your dirty old man boss. Didn't you just want to cringe? **Moriah: As cute as Alex is, you and Geoff better both be working and Geoff better be getting a second job to afford all the things Alex will point at and yell. LOL. How will you ever be able to tell him now? =) By now, Alex's surgery is over. I hope everything went well and you'll be home tomorrow. I was totally cracking up at you and your "shaving strike" at the doctor's office. You are too funny. **Paris: I'm sorry you won't be posting anymore. Sure you won't change your mind? You can always post when your little ones are asleep. =) **Katy: I loved what you said about "our" board. I feel the same way. =) **LisaB: I hope Max gets used to the new little girl at the sitter's. Jarin also decides that any time I try to eat is when he needs to be on my lap, making it impossible for me to eat. Ugh! I wonder about Dana too. Every time someone mentions those pictures we sent I think about her, since my name was right after hers on the list. I am going to scan one of the invitations Moriah sent me and then I'll resend it out to all of you. If you already got it, ignore it, but hopefully the rest of you will be able to open it this time. And yes, Jarin and Jesse ARE cute together. I am so thankful that they love each other so much. Jesse gives me lots of moments to catch up on my sanity by playing with Jarin. =) I really lucked out with him. He is a real treasure. My DH kept bringing up the name Abraham when I was pregnant for Jarin. I just kept saying No Way!! I'd be singing "Father abraham had seven sons..." every time I looked at him! LOL at Max being afraid everyone was singing him to sleep! heeheeheehee **Sarah: Rubbing in that weather again, huh????? Good luck at your luncheon on Friday. I'm sure it will be hard for you. I'd say I'd be thinking of you, but I will be in the middle of Grandparent's Day at school, so I probably won't even know my own name at the time! **Jamie: Jarin already has one set of molars. I forget how old Gabe is, but I think Jarin got them around 12-13 months. I am LOL at your exclamation point comment. Every time I post here, I notice myself using more and more of them. I, too, need to join Exclamation Points Anonymous.!!! **Rita: Saying a prayer for you. Hope everything is ok. **Christina: All kids are different when it comes to potty training. If she is showing any interest, then you could try it with her, but if she gets upset at the idea, I would say wait a while. Not sure what to tell you regarding the living arrangements. I hope everything works out and a the transition is as smooth as possible for everyone involved. **Ok, I HAVE to go make dinner. It is taking me way too long to catch up on here lately!!! Patty and Jarin - 20 months in 2 days email: tematheny@ctlnet.com Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 20:54:19 (EDT)) Hi Everyone from Alice and Nathan, Thank-you everyone for all your booger remedies, I think this is developing into a cold so I put the vaporizer in his room tonight. Okay, I need everyones HELP please. I went for my third blood test today in one week, I think it was Theressa that was asking about my D&C, anyways you all know that you have HCG in your blood when pg, so after the mc I was at 12(supposed to be 0 or at least below 5) the next day still 12 and then yesterday 9, now my doc says she wants another blood test, I'm thinking lady I've got tracks on my arms like a drug user, I would think it is standard practice to have a D&C after the mc, I just assumed that it would be this Friday, but she is calling me tomorrow and I haven't heard anything yet. The only thing that bothers me is that we are currently ttc so I don't want anything left in my uterus to mess up any further pg. Can you guys give me your opinions please!!!!!!!! If you guys remember the first time I posted was regarding toilet training Nathan, well he went the next day (remember the bribe mobile, Lisa) well he hasn't gone since, I think cause he got the car so he didn't bother, well he has successfully pooped 2 days in a row on the toilet, YEAH FOR NATHAN. Okay you guys are going to kick me off all I talk about is boogers and poop, LOL, exciting home over here isn't it? Personals: JULIANNE - how sweet of Colton to share the animal cookies with your boss, or did you prep him before, could it be raise time LOL REBECCA - glad you had a nice easter, that's what the holidays are all about when family and friends old and new can come together, so nice how everyone was so good to Paige. PAULA - If your not ready to loosen the cord with Caelen maybe it's time for a new baby for mommy? lol Don't worry Nathan is almost 3 and he still walks around with his blanket and thumb in the mouth. THERESSA - I loved that age when they are soo excited about their day, but just don't have the vocabulary yet to express themselves, I am sitting here picturing Marcus, and just smiling to myself, how cute. I also vote no epidural, although I had no choice cause I had a csection. Read top of my post about the D&C. KAHNE - You are absolutely right, and here's a big kiss for you sweety (from Nathan) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx MORIAH - I will definitely be thinking of you and little Alex tomorrow, good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PARIS - Where the heck is this coming from, read the posts and see how much you will be missed and get your butt back here girl!!!!!!! Nathan says so!!!!!!! MARYANN - well I'll say that you learned a valuable lesson leaving your post, what you can do is shrink both windows then you can use both at the same time, just in case you didn't know. Oh yeah I don't like hockey, but I do live in Mississauga,(next door to Toronto, in case you didn't know) and I am glad we kicked your butts! LOL LISAB - I can totally relate to that day had one of those today, just put Max to bed (hopefully DH will be a sweety and do it for you) go and have a nice long bath. I would tell you to have a glass of wine also, but I guess in your current condition not advisable huh? Hope you have a better day tomorrow. The only time I can stay up late and talk to Paris is on weekends, I take advantage of the fact that DH is here, I couldn't do it during the week, I'm with you on the bedtime, although I have been known to party on the weekends. LOL Thanx for the boogies remedy, I never thought of the spray. I had a woman's clothing store, some shoes, but 90% clothes, both casual and career. I miss it sometimes, but I have 100% more time with Nathan now, and just having weekends is unreal to me. SARAH - That's soo cute Hannah falling asleep in the chair with you, that is my absolute favourite, doesn't happen too often these days though, they are just getting too big. JAMIE - sorry I can't help out with the molar thing, what a bad mommy, I can't remember, but I would say that if Gabe doesn't sprout some teeth in the next day, take him to the docs.!!!!!!!!!!!! like my exclamations LOL HAYLEY - Don't feel guilty about taking Becca to McDonalds, I'll admit Nathan probably eats Chicken Nuggets more than he really needs to, but when we are driving home from work and he sees the golden arches all I can think is well I wouldn't have to cook and I don't have the strength to argue. lol CHRISTINA - I wish I could help, but I am stumped, you don't say why your child is with her gp, do you have an active role in her life, as for the potty training, I think you should at least mention it to Alyssa to see if she is interested, Nathan was just over 2 when he started peeing on the potty but we are still trying to get him to have regular bm on the toilet. Hope that helped. PATTY - I loved that snorting thing very funny, how smart of your little Jarin to know his animal sounds. Lucky you with your long nails, I cut mine off the first time I changed Nathan's diaper and got some poopoo stuck under a nail, gross! I figure once I am done having children I'll grow them back. Okay that's it tonight ladies, have a great day tomorrow! Alice & Nathan email: alicita@idirect.ca Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 23:54:28 (EDT)) Hello everyone from a sore Julianne. I went golfing today after work. I was late in getting there (had to meet my parents at DC, sign Colton out, and get the carseat hooked up in their van!) I ended up carrying my bag the whole way as nobody in our group got a cart. Wow, is it way too heavy. I loved being outside and not having any worries. Even when I golf bad--which is most every time--I don't get upset about it. I just love the fact that I am having fun time just for me. I even sang in the truck on the way home--nice a loud too, OK, probably not too nice sounding, but certainly loud! Boy did I need a Mommy break. Alice: Colton hates it when we go after his boogies too. I just keep at em--a burp cloth seems to work the best, or a wet washcloth. Rebecca: Yeah for Paige having so much fun hunting for eggs. Wish DH liked leftovers--I always have to come up w/ something new every night. Paula: I think 18mo is a good time to try to get rid of the bottle. It took us a couple of months. Moriah: Hoping all goes well with Alex's surgery. I certainly will say a prayer for him. Sure is funny how kids just hate it when us parents are on the phone. Colton always gets noisy and demands our attention when we pick up the phone. LisaB: Hope Max gets rid of his case of the grumpies soon. Sending you lots of patience~~~~~~~! Sarah: I hope the lunch in memory of Stuart goes well for you and your family. Jamie: I always know when Colton isn't feeling well too--loves to just sit and watch videos, otherwise he never sits still. Those molars can be pesky, but watch out because the eye teeth are even worse! Rita: +++++ Vibes on the way for you. Sorry to hear you aren't feeling so well. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Christina: Welcome. If you daughter seems interested in going on the potty and lets you know when she is wet/dirty then she might be ready. If you push too soon it tends to scare them off and it is much harder to do. My thoughts on you being apart from her during these first few years: She will not remember them too much as she gets older and if it was the right thing to do in the circumstances then hopefully she will appreciate it when she is old enough to understand it. Just remember that the past is the past and it is better to focus on today and her future. Patty: So Jarin is a little snorter these days. Too funny. By the way, my mom brought over a late Easter present for Colton: OshKosh overalls--Oh so cute. I can't wait for warmer weather as they are the short ones. Night All. Julianne & Colton 21 mo email: dnjjones@altelco.net Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 23:58:27 (EDT)) Hi again mommies. OMG twice in one day!!! I just put Jarin and Jesse to bed and had to check in once more. My little sweethearts played together all evening again. They have such a ball together. **Alice: I hope Nathan is feeling better. Maybe you guys should wait to ttc until after you get all of this taken care of with the Dr. Yay for Nathan going on the toilet again!! Jarin has never had a blanket, except in his crib to cover him with. Well today when I was folding his laundry, he comes out and says, "Bankie" and takes off with his blanket. Where did that come from??? Ok, girl, where did you get the idea I have long nails? I forget what I said, but they are so pathetically short and gross right now I can't even tell you. The girl who used to do my nails is on maternity leave. I had acrylic on them and now most of it is off, so they are peeling, ripping, etc. I try to hide my hands since they are so ugly right now! **Regarding epidurals: I've had three kids - no epidurals. They didn't have them with my first, they were new with the second and didn't recommend them at the hospital I went to, and with Jarin I was 5-6 cm dilated when I got to the hospital and they said it was too late. OUCH! **Julianne: Good for you and your mommy break. It sounds heavenly, except for carrying the golf bag. I would be sore too. And I've only been golfing once. You ready for this? I got 109 on 9 holes. LOL LOL OshKosh overalls - my absolute fav!! **Ok, where are Michelle, Melissa, Charline, Romaine, Sarahg, and Sue??? I hope we haven't lost our oldtimers and Charline just starting out!! Bye for real this time. heehee Patty again Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 00:20:03 (EDT)) Okay last time then I'm going to bed, am I addicted or what? Julianne - you think you are sore now wait til tomorrow! lol the best that i can do is mini golf Patty - Maybe I wasn't clear we are waiting, doc said at least two months, but I am just worried that if they don't take care of this now, I will have problems down the road. Nathan calls his blanket deek, i have no idea! I thought you said you pick the boogers out of Jarin's nose with your long fingernails, maybe it wasn't you, I try to keep track, i don't know. I just had a funny thought can you imagine a new poster reading this and seeing me post about you picking boogers out of Jarin's nose with your fingernails, ha, ha. Michelle is on PST, the rest I don't know where hey are? Nathan is almost 3 so I prob should be on PST, but I like it here better, I have browsed and just think that I have more in common with you guys. Okay I'm going to bed now DH is snoring on the couch gotta wake him up. Bye Alice & nathan email: alicita@idirect.ca Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 00:32:31 (EDT)) Hi! Sarah g here. Ok, Patty, you found me :) I've been lurking now and then, but haven't been making the time to post. I've been procrastinating terribly in the homework department. Since my grandmother passed away, I've been so busy and overwhelmed. Today was the first day in about 2 weeks that I've been home with the kids all day. Thank you everyone for all the kind thoughts. Isaac and Sofie have been playing more and more together lately. It's great. Sofie is saying lots of words, especially "done," but still not ready to walk. Isaac has become quite the singer lately, very loud with out much variation in the notes. But boy is he enthusiatic! just a couple of personals, I really ought to keep it short... Julianne- How wonderful!! A well deserved mommy break :) Moriah- I'm thinking of Alex, my best wishes and prayers are going his way. Kahne- Just a note from a previous very informative post of yours, You Go Girl!! :) Rita- Positve thoughts regarding your doctor visit. Hope you are doing well. How strange that my birthstory was posted again, it's already on that site under a different title. It was kind of fun for me to read it again so close to Sofia's first birthday. Sarah- HI! Hope all is going well for you guys. Did I read that you got flowers on Easter? What a nice guy you've got! I noticed a little conversation about epidurals- my experience is they don't work well. My first labor was induced which was UNBEARABLE, so I went for the epidural, which slowed labor, and ultimately led to a C-Section. Second time around I was set on a natural birth, and it was awesome in all areas, except that part where I thought I would be ripped in two..... oh yeah, I almost forgot about that part... Good night ladies! Oh, btw are you guys still chatting over on Michelle's page? I might try to pop over there tomorrow if all works out. What time if it's still happening? Ok, bye now! Sarah g, Isaac and Sofia email: gat_men@hotmail.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 02:19:49 (EDT)) Hi to all, I love to read all of your baby stories. They make me feel happy to be a mommy. Ok enough of that. Question not related to babies-I have to go and have an ultrasound tomorrow afternoon, because I discovered a lump in my breast. The doctor says that because of my age that it probably nothing, just a cist (sp?) which they will drain. Have any of you experienced this. I am trying to stay out of worry mode. Theressa-Cute, Marcus on the tractor, a regular farmer in the making. Moriah-Thinking about Alex, sending all of my positive energy his way. ps-I would love some pictures of him. LisaB-Your Max monster must have been somehow separated at birth from my Caelen monster LOL!!! That is literally what I call him half of the time. The other half I call him cuddly cakes caelen, which more than makes up for the monster. Jamie-Caelen started getting his molars at about 17 months. Apparently he teethed really late he didn't cut his first tooth until after his first birthday. When he is teething really bad he acts as you described your little one acting. The only other time he has acted that way, was when he had an ear infection. Rita-I'm sending my good vibes your way. Patty-I have heard of people nursing longer than 20 months. A fellow that my mom dated several years ago, had 2 sons. His xwife had nursed the youngest until he was in Kindegarden. What made it bad was that the father and older brother would tease him about it at meal times. He did however have a good relationship with his mother. And last but not least, Paris... I know that I don't really know you, but I would hate to see you leave. I thought that the comment that Alex mad was funny. I also don't think that anyone has a problem with people giving their opinions, otherwise how would we be able to ask for or give advice. I believe that the personal attacks were what people were having the issue with. Like I said, I would hate to see you leave, you sound like a lot of fun. Barbara-Are you out there?? That's all for now, Paula & Kids Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 03:01:19 (EDT)) HI Ladies, Barbara here. Long time no talk. For those of you who don't know me, I used to post on the Pregnancy board and the Babies board...I posted on this board for a little while but had a hard time keeping up...so I pop in and read every day but don't post. I enjoy reading about everyone and your little ones!! Paula, try not to worry about your lump too much. I know it is scary. I had the same thing and ended up having it surgically removed when I was six weeks pregnant with Stephen. I discovered it in Dec. of 97. Went to the the Dr. in Jan of 98. He said he wanted to watch it. I got pregnant in Feb. of 98 and it was removed in March of 98. It was a scary time but the Dr. pretty much assured me during the whole thing that he was almost positive that it was nothing to be concerned about. I had an ultrasound on it before the surgery and it didn't show up because it didn't have any fluid in it (I think that was it)....Keep us posted. By the Way, I was so excited to read that you were back on this board!!!! And if it is any consilation...Stephen is STILL on the bottle too. I wouldn't dream of taking it away from him because he loves it too much. He does drink out of a sippy cup and he likes to drink out of my cup too. He only gets 3 bottles a day and he NEVER has a bottle in bed, so I am not in any rush to take it from him. Have a GREAT day ladies!!! Barbara Barbara and Stephen (18 months) email: bproch@hotmail.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 10:02:46 (EDT)) Good morning ladies...SARAH here. We had such a good night last night. DH was supposed to be home from work about 5pm and didn't get home until 9:30pm cause him and another guy had to work on DH's car. Oh well. :( HANNAH was SOO good for me last night!! I THINK she may have slept through the night last night!!!!!! :) :) At least, I didn't hear her cry at all! I can't believe I went to bed at 9:30 and didn't wake up once until 4:30!!!!! That just doesn't happen! I usually wake up a couple of times/night. So I feel nice and refreshed this morning (sort of!) I picked up HANNAH at my SIL's after work yesterday, and right as we were about to leave, she swallowed some of that bubble stuff (you know the water you blow bubbles with). She DID NOT like that! Well, who would??? Then she went down for a nap at 2:30 and I had to wake her up at 6:00!!!!!! Then back to bed at 8:30. In between, she was a complete angel! When she got up from her nap, I asked her if she wanted to take a bath, and she turned around to me and said "With bubbo??" (with bubbles) SHE'S SO DAMN CUTE!!!!!! Ok, enough of that... JAMIE - GABE sounds like he's teething. HANNAH gets the same way. RITA - Is it next Tuesday? We should try and work something out. I hope everything is okay!! CHRISTINA and ALYSSA - WELCOME!!! I think your mom is right. Unless ALYSSA is acting interested. PATTY - Thanks for the good luck wishes on the luncheon! JARIN sounds sooo funny snorting! :)LOL MORIAH - HOW DID IT GO????? I've been thinking of you guys constantly! ALICE - Yea for NATHAN!!! I hope everything is all right with you! JULIANNE - Golfing sounds like fun!! Glad you had some time to yourself! :) You cracked me up telling us how you were singing in the car!! LOL Thanks for the kind words about the luncheon! :) SARAH g. - HI!!!! Yes, he did give me roses! Is he a sweetie, or what?? There is a chat at 2:30 EST today. Hope you can join. I'm gonna try. PAULA - I hope it's just a cyst!! I'll be thinking of you! ++++++ thoughts! Well ladies, I'd better get to work. :( I think DH and I are going out tonite!!!! YEA! See ya! Sarah and Hannah (19 months) email: smoore@geatoir.cfer.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 10:15:41 (EDT)) HEY BARBARA!!! We must have been posting at the same time! Good to hear from you!! Bye Sarah again Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 10:17:13 (EDT)) Hi from LisaB. Max did the same thing at dinner last night but I made him sit in the high chair anyway. He sobbed for about 5 minutes, with his head laying on the tray. I got on eye level with him and told him I was sorry he was sad but that he has to sit in his high chair to eat. He loves to sit in the chair in the morning for breakfast - I'm not sure what the problem is at night. Maybe he's just overtired for some reason - he's been sleeping a lot more on the commute in this week than usual. Max was sitting on the bed this morning "reading" his books. There were a lot of sounds coming out that SOUNDED like words ... I'm just not sure what language they were - LOL!!! He's going to surprise me and start talking in sentences one of these days!!! SARAH: I think it's really sweet that you are going to the luncheon in memory of Stuart. MaryC: If you are still lurking, I meant to ask if the hernia has gotten any better since Moriah was born. JAMIE: Max got his first molars at around 13 months (I think). I agree with you somewhat on medications - especially the antibotic resistance that exists now as some parents want antibotics prescribed for every little thing. As everybody has probably noticed, I'm an exclamation point addict also!!!! RITA: Please let us know what's going on with the doctor. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers!! HAYLEY: You're a good mother, resisting McDonalds until now!!! Max and I drive through quite frequently when DH is out of town (I grab dinner and Max shares my fries - then I make him a sandwich or something when we get home) and on the 5-hour each way trips to my parents. How true on McD being a toy store!!! CHRISTINE: Welcome! Alyssa is a beautiful name. Most kids are ready to start potty training between ages 2-3. There are signs to tell when they are ready - they don't like to be in wet/dirty diapers, they recognize the need to "go", etc. I know several people who push their kids to train before the kids are ready have various problems with withholding. As far as your other question - it's going to depend on a lot of different factors (how often do you see her, the reasons behind her living with your parents, if your parents speak poorly of you in front of Alyssa, etc.). Most kids don't remember a whole lot from their first 2-3 years so if she is able to move back in with you in the near future she may never remember that you had time apart. PATTY: Snorting boy sounds hilarious!!! Jarin is smart making all those animal sounds. I hope you catch the worm/face thing on video to show him when he's older - LOL!! Hey, if you just arrange several more days of Jarin being too busy to nurse much maybe he'll wean himself! ALICE: I'm sorry you are having to get so many blood tests. I imagine it just makes the m/c that much harder to deal with. YEAH on Nathan pooping in the potty. Max hasn't gone near his potty chair for over a week!!! DH offers to put Max to bed but I prefer to do it myself, unless I'm completely wiped out, as bedtime is our "special" time. I'm glad to hear another Mommy frequents fast food places! JULIANNE: It sounds like you enjoyed your Mommy break. The singing in the trunk reminds me of Kelly - I remember her rolling down the windows, speeding along, and singing at the top of her lungs the first time she left Elizabeth with Rob. I wonder if she's gotten moved and back on-line yet? SarahG: HI!!!! Isaac sounds adorable singing. I bet your heart melts when you watch them playing together! PAULA: Sorry, no experience with cysts. DH keeps saying, half-kidding, that Max gets his monster tendancies from me - LOL!!! BARBARA: HI, stranger!!!! It's so great to hear from you. Post a short note when you can - I don't care if you have time for personals, I just want to know how you and Stephen are doing!! SARAH: Hannah likes her bubbles, huh?! LisaB & Max (19 mo) & 19 wk pg email: lisa_lab@hotmail.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 11:00:59 (EDT)) Hey mommies, I'm new to this, but I need some imput and advice. I have 4 children. Ages 9,7,6,and 2. My kids are great! But I do need some advice about my 2 year old son. He's not a bad child, but somrtimes I feel so lost in raising him. I am QUICKLY learning just how different boys are from girls. So, if anyone who has boys (especially a 2 yr. old) has any imput on hitting, biting, and other toddler behaviour please respond. Any advice is welcome. It would be so WONDERFUL to know I'm not alone in the joys and struggles of raising a 2 year old! Lee Burnett email: duane.burnett@worldnet.att Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 11:01:18 (EDT)) Just a quick post, Barbara-Yeah!! You are here. Thank-you so much for the info. I remember now, you going through this lump business when you were pregnant. It's pretty scary. But I feel much better now, having heard about your experience. I will catch up on personals later tonight. Right now its off to work, and the dreaded appointment. Have a great day ladies. PS-Barbara, I'd love to hear more about Stephen. paula & kids Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 11:25:00 (EDT)) It's me again already. I'd like to leave some stats as well so ya'll can understand where I'm coming from. Lee Burnett, age 28 blended family with his,hers and ours kids married to the most wonderful man 3 yrs. in May: Duane 4 kids : Gabrielle 9 yrs. girl Peyton 7 yrs. girl Lance (step-son) 6yrs. boy Hunter 2yrs. boy 2 girls 2boys. Kids are my life!!!!!!!! I'm SOOOOO glad I found this site. I have NO friends with a 2yr.old, so I truly hope I can make some friends here. And gain some useful tips. I know I'm a good mom but don't we all need a little help from time to time? Would love to say more now but, my little man needs me. Hope to hear from you soon. Lee-B. Lee and Hunter 2yrs. email: duane.burnett@worldnet.att Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 11:40:13 (EDT)) Hi Sarah: You have been here for 2 years - wow! This may be what I have been looking for as far as talking with other parents and seeing if they are experienceing what I am. I am 28 too and work full-time, I am divorced for 2 years now. I am living with my boyfriend who is 26 and works full-time right down the street from my work - its nice! I was married for 5 years, we were divorced because he abused her and he is now in jail. I am hoping that my bf will adopt her if we marry, which I think will happen. Its great that your husband can stay home with Hannah 3 days a week, I wish I could do that with Alyssa. Where abouts do you live in Colorado? My best freind lives in Denver. Well have to get back to work talk to ya soon. Christina Christina email: c.zumrick@advantest.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 12:03:25 (EDT)) Hi Sarah: You have been here for 2 years - wow! This may be what I have been looking for as far as talking with other parents and seeing if they are experienceing what I am. I am 28 too and work full-time, I am divorced for 2 years now. I am living with my boyfriend who is 26 and works full-time right down the street from my work - its nice! I was married for 5 years, we were divorced because he abused her and he is now in jail. I am hoping that my bf will adopt her if we marry, which I think will happen. Its great that your husband can stay home with Hannah 3 days a week, I wish I could do that with Alyssa. Where abouts do you live in Colorado? My best freind lives in Denver. Well have to get back to work talk to ya soon. Christina email: c.zumrick@advantest.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 12:03:44 (EDT)) Hi ladies, Charline & Hayden here. I'm posting from my mom's. Our flight here went fine. I was extremely nervous because it was a very small plane. You had to walk outside and up stairs to get to it. Hayden did pretty good and only screamed a couple of times because he wanted to get down and crawl around. My mom had bought us this safety vest that straps him into my seatbelt on the plane. It worked very well. We had a nice Easter. Hayden saw his first live band at the restraunt that we ate at. He loved it and didn't want to leave. Hayden started walking Saturday night! He is now walking all around my mom's house. It is so cute he will fall down or squat and then stand up again and walk some more. He is so happy with himself that he claps after he walks across a room. My Dh is home in Mass. and is upset that he missed out on seeing Hayden's newest accomplishment. I want to thank everyone that wished us a good flight. Patty & LisaB-Thanks for the tips about giving Hayden Dimetapp. Sorry, no personals for now. I'll have to get caught up when I get back. I hope that everyone has a good day. Charline & Hayden(1 year) email: charline@mediaone.net Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 12:15:24 (EDT)) Me again!!!!!!! CHRISTINA - I live in Denver, too. I know it's a HUGE city, but what is your friend's name?? You never know! OK..gotta go...REALLY! :) Sarah AGAIN!! Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 12:41:27 (EDT)) Hi LisaB.: First off thank you for welcoming us and congradulations on your "future" child. I do not want to push my daughter into potty training, but she does go in the bathroom with me, so I am not sure if she wants to but has not said it and I was afraid to mention it to her. So maybe a good idea to wait. As far as her being by her GP, she is very happy little girl and I usually am with her all week over there and then on the weekends she is with me other than sleeping over. I made a huge mistake about 7 months ago and I regret every day since then. My parents do say all good things to her about me when I am not there and if for some reason I can't go there I talk to her on the phone. Its been a hard 7 mon. and just trying to get things back to normal. alittle about myself: I am 28 and work fulltime, divorced and have one child. I have a son, Jonathan who passed away 5 years ago, he is in heaven now with the angels and I believe he looks after Lys. I have to get back to work, talk to ya later. I really do like this chat room, its a relief to finally find something for parents. :) Christina email: c.zumrick@advantest.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 12:47:28 (EDT)) Hi Sarah: her name is Hannah Bundy - let meknow, wouldn't that be weird! Gotta go too! :) Christina email: c.zumrick@advantest.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 12:52:11 (EDT)) Lello! I have great news that will make you all smile this a.m. Alex came out of surgery with a new nose. Moriah called our Mom and asked that I post to all of you. He's doing really well, and I think is coming home today. I will post more as I hear. Keep him in your thoughts and your prayers. Also something horrible happened here recently and I wanted to share it with all of you. If you use any kind of trailer or equipment take heed! Last week a ranching family were hauling some horses home, the Dad was backing up the trailer and for some reason the 8 yr old ran behind to cross over and slipped. Her own Dad ran her over and she died at the hospital. She was laid to rest Monday. It happened in front of family members and other kids. I can't even imagine the grief. But, just think about this when things are happening around your place with rigs or equipment. And to the newest girl, I'm sorry I wasn't taking notes was your name Lee? I can tell you all sorts of boy things as I am the Mom to 3 of them. Taylor 12, Jesse 7, and Riley 2. I have to go to work right now, but I will learn your name(LOL) and talk to you later. Have a good one! Shelly & Riley 2yrs. email: shelly@bobvance.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 13:17:07 (EDT)) Hello ladies!! Well I'm feeling alot better this A.M. I wasnt feeling to good yesterday. With this pregnantcy sometimes I feel godd and other times I dont feel as good. As for Adriana she is over her cold. She has been eating so well too. Lately she has been going around saying HI BABY!!! She is getting so big. When I'm cleaning the house, she gets the broom out and tries to help. I'm teaching her early LOL!!! Other then that everything is going well here!! I did decide to go with the c-section. I figure it will be alot easier. I dont want to go throgh all that pain and have to have one anyway, so at 35 weeks tthey will make my appt.and then I will have the baby at 39 weeks. Well I should get on to my posts, I need to start the housework!! Rita: I hope your doing ok!!! I will keep you in my thoughts, please kepp me posted on whats going on. Moraih: I hope everything goes well for you guys!! Sarah: I'm going to start putting water in Adriana's bottle for her nap and at bedtime. I have tried it before,but she wouldnt take it. It wouldnt be so bad but like I said she wakes up in the middle of the night still. How are you doing with your little one? LisaB: Adriana does have a wonderful Nana. Its amazing how when she sees her,it only takes a little while and she wont let Nana put her down. We live in San Diego and she is in the Bay Area, so we dont see eachother alot. Still they are very close!! Tara and Adriana Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 13:42:31 (EDT)) Hello from Helen&Amanda!! Thought I would try it again since the 'tone' here seems to be back to normal. Amanda is in bed- so much for getting to the drug store this AM- have to go later. Easter was fine- Amanda got lots of candy, PJ's and 2-outfits. DH,I and the kids also got TOO much candy- have to slowly toss it in the trash when they are not looking-LOL! Patty- Great grades on the report cards!!!!Isn't the 'rocking time' b/f bed the sweetest- snuggling and looking at those precious little faces!!! For some reason- I cannot seem to open the pics, 'toe jam' and invitations you sent!!????? The other stuff opens though. Darleen-- I bought DS and DD a kitchen for X-mas when they were about 3&5yrs-- they both loved it- we still have it but I have it in the basement- its such a mess to pick up after! Julianne- did you get Colton the sand box yet- I bought more sand last night and pointed to it to show Amanda when I had re-filled it- her face lit up, jumped off her trike and into the sand!! Paula-- oh-- yes those kiddy songs that get stuck in our heads--- I can relate!! Moriah-- Great that Alex is walking--- is he still playing w/the sofa fuzz!!LOL!! Hope your all doing well with the surgery----- hope Alex is home soon. :O) I did get the pics-- don't know if I told you yet-- I just love them- cute w/the props!! Sarah-- Are you still getting the crazy weather?? Its snowing here today mixed w/rain--- how annoying!! LisaB- I didn't realize you lived on a farm?? Thats great! Is the garden planted yet? Jamie-- Amanda also likes her feet- likes to smell them and pick toe jam!! Can't leave her socks on either! So your mother is gay- how brave of her to admit it openly and choose to be happy instead of living a life of misery--- must have been hard at first for you. My mother has hinted that my father is gay-- and actually come right out and said it a few times-- they are catholic and 'till death do we part' people- which in this circumstance is not appropriate- but its their life. I grew up with this big secret hanging over my head along with my father being an alcoholic not working and growing up on welfare-- not the best way to grow up. They are still together-71&74yrs old and just put-up with eachother which is why going home to visit is soo stressful each time. It takes a while to re-adjust when I get back here- just feel like crying- its so depressing the way they live and deal with things. Sorry to ramble on but I just wanted to say I know how you feel. ( this is the 1st time I've ever 'said' this out loud!). Darleen-- oh- the GST and PST-- I bought Amanda sneakers at the Gap-- 19.50 plus tax...22.37(I think) but we get about 45% on each dollar-- The tax is just craxy!! Shannon--WELCOME!!! Alice-- The name Pellerin does sound familiar but don't know anyone by that name-- Love lobster- we get it when we go in the late summer.No-- I'm one of the few that doesn't speak french-- do you?? DH is french but went to eng. school. Kahne-- sorry your step-father was abusive- thats just awful- I'm sure many would turn away from men in the same situation you were in, I'm glad you felt comfortable enough to share it with us. Julianne- I'm now slowly weaning myself off the RX and have to go on Friday for a diff. one!!! The good news is that the 'itchies' went away as soon as I stopped taking it! Jenni-Welcome!! Sarah-- Amanda is fine after the fall- nice bruise on her forehead that turned blue- green-yellow and now is gone. Rita- You go to the gum! Im so jealous!! Hi MaRY!!!! Hope your back to stay!!!! Darleen- thanks for the pics- Nolan is so cute!!!!!! Patty- Your mom lives with a 'friend'? Man or woman?? Sorry - it all must be hard. Paula- Holy thursday- never heard of it. Patty-- Jaime is just a normal- teenager! I've been hearing stories of sleepovers at girlfriend-boyfriends houses- getting drunk, parties w/no parents---and thats at 8th grade-13&14 year olds- Kevin is now confined to a closet with food, drinks and N-64 until he is 32!! Joking of curse!! Makes you wonder what parents are thinking! Did anyone see Everyone Loves Raymond this week- a repeat about him not wanting to go to church--- so funny!!! Sue- How was Conn.?? Patty- OMG!! Holy Thursday-- You can tell I'm a good catholic-LOL! Misty--Welcome!! Julianne- Poor Tequila- hope she is doing ok. :O( Nina-Welcome! Rebecca- Hope paige doesn't make a habit of climbing out of bed- glad she was ok! Paris- glad you had a good trip!! Theressa- had to LOL over your welcome to Nina- welcoming the new and offending the old!! Maryann-Welcome!! LisaB-- Too funny about the smoker-men!! Poor Max- those things are so loud! I agree about the anon. posts-- remember on PT and Manon was anon. attacked repetadely--- she constantly ignored me after that- I know she thought it was me--since I didn't come to her rescue when she was being attacked- then me and another had babies the same week-she congratulated the other and not a word to me-- I've never posted anonamously and agree with you. Well I'm only caught up to Mon. but have tired little fingers and need to get some housework done-- hope everyone is well and sorry if some personals are old--Later!! Helen&Amanda@20mos(DS@14yrsDD@12yrs) email: MHIM27@worldnet.att.net Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 14:43:26 (EDT)) Hayley here. Yeah - we leave for vacation in New Orleans tomorrow! Keeping our fingers crossed that Becca stays healthy - she had a fever last night, wouldn't eat dinner, and went to bed an hour earlier than normal. But no fever this a.m. and she woke up hungry and chipper. Hopefully she'll be good for Grandma and Grandpa so they're willing to take care of her again! Paula - I have gone through the breast lump thing twice. I'm 37, but both my mother and maternal grandmother had breast cancer at early ages (grandma died from it), so I'm considered high risk. I've had cysts drained, which is no biggie - it's basically a needle aspiration - feels like a shot. Hurts for a second, then it's over. I've also had two lumps removed surgically, including one a couple months ago which the gals here remember. It was day surgery with general anesthesia since the lump was big, but I didn't feel a thing except the IV. Fortunately, it was benign. I have two scars now on my boobs, but no one sees them except DH. Good for you for getting it taken care of instead of ignoring it, which would put you at much greater risk. The surgery also won't effect breast feeding. In fact, when I had the first lump removed about 10 years ago, my nipple kind of inverted/collapsed a little bit. But after I got pregnant and nursed my daughter, it corrected itself - very weird! Lee - welcome to the board! hayley and becca, 19 mos. email: hayley.thompson@citicorp.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 14:51:59 (EDT)) Hello from Rita Last night DH called me out to the livingroom - he caught Amy up on the diningroom table playing with my Easter Bunny collection. He had left a chair halfway pulled out from the table and she took the first opportunity she could to climb up and get to those bunnies. Too bad I didn't grab the camera - it would have made a good scrapbook layout. Shelly - Thanks for posting the great news about Alex! I am still sending ++++ vibes to him. You are so right about trailers and equipment. We try to be very cautious and not have the girls around when Larry is hitching up or backing in the trailer. Barbara - Hey you! Long time no post! How is little Stephen? Are you staying home with him? Sarah - I can e-mail you my phone # and we can see if we can set anything up. Julianne, Patty, Lisa B, Tara, Paula, Sarah - Thanks for the +++ thoughts. I actually feel okay, it's just that there is more serious concern about my thyroid than was anticipated. Gotta go. Take care everyone! Rita & Amy email: ritad@home.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 15:11:30 (EDT)) Hi again from LisaB. LEE: You have a house full, don't you?! And yes ... we ALL need parenting assistance!!! I only have a boy but he's 110% boy!!! He doesn't really hit or bite much and when he does he gets a time out and gets told that hitting/biting isn't nice. CHARLINE: I'm glad the flight went well. I rode on one of those small planes once and it scared the crap out of me ... they are so noisy and seem so small I kept worrying that we would crash. How sad that DH missed Hayden's first steps. CHRISTINA: My son goes to the bathroom with me ... his favorite thing is to put tp in the toilet and flush!!! He has a potty chair that he plays with with. We aren't pushing him at all to train, esp as he's not even 2 yet, but are just trying to get him used to the idea! I think your daughter won't harbor any ill will to you as you seem to be very involved with her life and your parents are so supportive of you! I'm sorry to hear that you have lost a son. SHELLY: You KNEW I would be checking posts all day until we hear about Alex, didn't you?! I'm so glad to hear he's doing ok. Did they just do his nose this time and will do the testicles later? I'm so glad he's coming home so quick; the poor little guy has spent too much time in the hospital. I agree about farm accidents - we had several neighbors lose their limbs and lives and I make sure DH and BIL and my Dad are ultra careful around all the youngsters. TARA: How neat that Adriana is talking to the baby!!! HELEN: We built on the family farm. DH is a partner in the farm but my BIL really does all the work. I grew up on a farm and the hour commute to work is worth it to live in the country. No, the garden isn't planted yet. The old tiller died so we're getting a new one this weekend and will start planting. I understand about your parents - I sometimes think my tolerate each othr more than they actually love each other anymore. RITA: My MIL had thyroid problems. They treated it with medication for a long time and then she needed surgery. I hope things work out well for you. LisaB Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 15:14:50 (EDT)) Hi Ladies, Barbara here. Thanks for making me feel so welcome again. I feel bad popping in and out like I do...I will try to keep up this time. Christina- Everyone here is very friendly and will make you feel very welcome. I'm glad you found this site...it helps to have others to talk to. I am sorry about what happened to Jonathan. Moriah-Hurray for Alex!!! How did your 13 guest EAster meal go? Will you please send me the newest pictures of Alex? I haven't seen any except for the Halloween one on the Zandycards website. Charline-What airline did you fly? Did you go out of Boston, Manchester or Providence? I used to be a flight attendant 5 years ago and I worked out of Newark ,NJ then Boston, then Providence. Rita-Hello!! How are you and Amy?? Not too much going on here. Just to give you all a little update. I am a stay at home mom now, i have been since January. Stephen is getting so darn big..and he has a stinky attitude to match!!LOL He is already very much the "little toddler". Steve and I bought our first house (yeah!!). Our closing isn't until July 14th though because the sellers are building a new house that won't be done until June 30th. We will be moving July 15th. I am sooo nervous. Our mortgage is almost twice as much as we are paying for rent. STeve gets paid twice a month, and one of those checks will cover the mortgage (with 200 left extra from that check)..then we get the other paycheck two weeks later to pay the bills. I am so nervous about the money. I know we can swing it but I am scared. Anyone else get REALLY nervous about money when they bought their first house? Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.... Oh, and I have to take down a border that the owner put up in the bathroom. It is just a wallpaper border but I hate it and know I will have to remove it and put up a new one...I don't know how to do this though, and don't know what equipment I will need...any suggestions?? Gotta go, Stephen is sitting in a clothes basket in the living room watching baby mozart....I don't know why he loves to sit in there, but he thinks it is the best thing> have a good day. Barbara and Stephen email: bproch@hotmail.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 15:57:14 (EDT)) Hey guys!! Long time no talk! Actually I have been guilty of “lurking” for the past 2 weeks and decided to let everything die down first. Thought about posting my opinion, but then decided to leave well enough alone and not fuel the fire. Allison is doing great. She’s stringing several words together now (5 or 6 at a time sometimes). Her sentence structure is not that great, but enough so that you can get the gist of what she is saying. It’s so exciting to watch her communication skills grow by leaps and bounds each day. It amazes me how much she picks up on and remembers from day to day. DH and I have decided that we are really going to have to watch EVERYTHING we talk about as she has become a little tape recorder and remembers and repeats all that is said and done. My lip has just about healed all the way. Thanks for all the well wishes concerning it. I still have a big scar despite the stitches. I am hoping that it is just temporary and will soon fade away. Not too bad as my lips are naturally pinkish in color anyway, but the large pit that it left is what concerns me the most. Not really much way to hide that! Other big news on my front is that I went wild turkey hunting with DH for the first time on Good Friday and actually shot one!! It was actually quite exciting and exhilarating. First thing I have ever shot in my life. I was shaking like a leaf! I love to eat wild turkey though. It is juicier than a domestic and very tasty. For those of you concerned about whether the turkey suffered, he didn’t. I made an excellent shot and he never even moved. Died instantly. Never felt a thing. Shelly – thanks for posting the update on Alex! I was waiting for the news along with everyone else. Moriah – so glad that Alex is doing well! I’m sure you’re more than relieved that this one is over now. Rita – I hope you are feeling better soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Patty – loved the invitation. Great grades that your kids had! You have a right to be a proud mom! Hayley – have fun on your vacation! Sounds like it will be a good time. Helen – glad you decided to stay with us. I must have missed the anon. Posts to Manon on PT, but then again I was one of the first ones to leave since Allison is older than most all of your kids. I have never posted anonymously either and personally think that it is someone that is a lurker that has never posted, but for some reason feels compelled to voice an opinion when things get heated. Tara – Adriana sounds cute helping to sweep. Allison loves to help with all kinds of housework too. Christina – I would at least suggest potty training to your little one. Maybe just get a little potty and let her play with it, tell her what it’s for etc. If she seems opposed to the idea then let it drop. She may be receptive to it. Since you say you have never mentioned it I don’t think that would be pushing to introduce her to the concept. Charline – how exciting the Hayden’s walking! Too bad that DH had to miss it. Lee – sorry can’t help! I only have 1 girl. Barbara – good to see you and Stephen back here! I’ve wondered about you quite often and how you are doing with your OCD. Paula – good to see you back as well. Hope you become a regular again. Sarah – sounds like Hannah being too cute lately! Wow, a 4-hour nap!!! Send some of those long sleep vibes my way! Well, sorry for all those I missed. I’ve been away way too long to try to catch up with everyone. Hope to be able to post again soon. Talk to you all later. Beth and Allison (23 months) email: bobwite@msn.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 16:17:09 (EDT)) OMG how I'm I going to keep up with everyone!!! The posts keep growing and growing. I missed one day and look what happened. To the new ones. My name is actually Melinda but my family and friends call me MOE. It is a long story one day I may tell it. I have two boys. Jalen 5 and AJ (which stands for Aric Jaxon, I don't think I told anyone that) he is 20 months. I am 35, DH 36 in May. I live in Kansas, Yes Dorothy is my neighbor, and TOTO comes over to play with my dog. Mary Ann - Your are making me jealous with your back packing adventures. I was the one that had the hair problem by the way : (. Nina Hope Sydney does not get a cold. Your are good ! Not many people know Jalen Rose. I was lying doing back in 94 watching the NCAA tourn. ( with all day sickness) And saw the name...DH liked it and Hey..Jalen it should be!! Alice- Boogie Problem..Take a shower with him and pinch his nose..works everytime. Theressa * Your children must have a blast on the farm. What a great experience. Kahne * I don't feel any different about ya, even thought I don't know you very well yet. Mariah - Thinking about Alex hope everything is fine. Lisa - Max sounds like AJ Are they possible brothers from a different life? Jamie - Believe it or not, I never had problems with AJ's teeth. The last ones (vampire teeth) I did not even know they were there until he bit me! JUST KIDDING. Haley - My kids love MC. Jalen calls it "Old Macdonalds" Patty - Cute "worm germs" Are you sure you don't want to teach in KS. Yes, I named my child after a basketball player! My family in the old country could not understand why I didn't name him a Spanish name. Christina - I don't now much on pt girls, sorry. Paula - Let us know about your appointment. Rita - Sending vibes for you! Sarah - Glad you got some sleep. I don't even know what it is like anymore!! Lee - I have a hitter too! I am trying to read his moods, if it looks like he is getting irritated, we stay away so he won't get the opportunity to hit. Barb - Welcome back. And to everyone else. A big HELLO . THERE IS JUST TOO MANY MOMMIES!!! I will try to keep up! LATER GATORS. I better get back to work!! :( Moe and AJ Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 16:59:08 (EDT)) Patty - Thanks for appreciating my "idea". I'm glad that I was able to make you chuckle. Helen - I can't make any promises as I have a 21mth old DS and a 3 wks old DD. They are such a handful that I'm grateful to have a few minutes each day to myself. Plus, since the whole "controversy" has died down, I will need to go back to watching Jerry Springer. j/k LOL. Lisa B. - My umblical hernia will never get better on its own. I'm supposed to be getting a phone call this afternoon to schedule outpatient surgery to have it fixed. Thanks for caring enough to ask. I have to go now as my baby is sick and won't sleep for more than a few minutes at a time. Bye. MaryC & Elijah Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 17:02:07 (EDT)) Just another quick post again, I have read all of the personals, but I'll have to catch up later this evening. My appointment went well!! Basically the Doctor told me I have lumpy breasts. I never thought that I could feel so relieved and insulted at the same time.LOL But seriously thanks for your thoughts and well wishes, they got me through the day. Barbara-We too are just purchasing our first house, and it closes May 1. I boy oh boy, do I know what you mean about money worries. We seem to be sycronizing our important moments in life. I feel guilty not going to any other personals yet, but there was just so much to read that I am going to go through again and take notes. Back in a bit Paula & Kids Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 20:11:07 (EDT)) Hi Everyone Darleen here! Sorry, this is going to be a greedy post, but I was so excited I wanted to share it with my TT friends. Last night Dh came home from work regular time...... and guess what? He brought me home 12 stemed long red and white roses. He said he felt quity because he didn't me an Easter card. What a SWEETY he is. I just about cried, but I held the tears back. He usually buys me roses for our anniversary so it was quite the surprise. After the day I had with Nolan, roses were a brightener to my day! I just wanted to share it with everyone. Somebody on the TT board said they got roses also. It didn't bother me that he didn't get me an Easter Card, but I was really surprised and thankful for them, and of course he got a present when he went to bed last night. I will let the minds wonder and let you figure it out on your own. LOL! It was a fun night!! Personals: Moriah-Glad to hear everything went well with Alex. I am rooten for you. You are a very strong person by the sounds of it. Keep up the good spirits!! Lee-Welcome! Julianne- I'm glad to read you are a Red Wings Fan. Here everybody is a Toronto fan. I guess that is because we are only 1 hour from Toronto! Who else do they root for!! Boo Leafs!! Sorry influenced from DH! Anyways I'm off to bath my Hellin on Wheels these last few days! Have a great night everyone! Darleen & Nolan email: jndsmith@sprint.ca Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 21:02:24 (EDT)) Hi Everyone Darleen here! Sorry, this is going to be a greedy post, but I was so excited I wanted to share it with my TT friends. Last night Dh came home from work regular time...... and guess what? He brought me home 12 stemmed long red and white roses. He said he felt quity because he didn't buy me an Easter card. What a SWEETY he is. I just about cried, but I held the tears back. He usually buys me roses for our anniversary so it was quite the surprise. After the day I had with Nolan, roses were a brightener to my day! I just wanted to share it with everyone. Somebody on the TT board said they got roses also. It didn't bother me that he didn't get me an Easter Card, but I was really surprised and thankful for them, and of course he got a present when he went to bed last night. I will let the minds wonder and let you figure it out on your own. LOL! It was a fun night!! Personals: Moriah-Glad to hear everything went well with Alex. I am rooten for you. You are a very strong person by the sounds of it. Keep up the good spirits!! Lee-Welcome! Julianne- I'm glad to read you are a Red Wings Fan. Here everybody is a Toronto fan. I guess that is because we are only 1 hour from Toronto! Who else do they root for?? Boo Leafs!! Sorry influenced from DH! Anyways I'm off to bath my Hellyin on Wheels these last few days! Have a great night everyone! Darleen & Nolan email: jndsmith@sprint.ca Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 21:04:03 (EDT)) Sorry Everyone it was a double post! I don't understand what I do to get a double post! Good night all! Darleen & Nolan Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 21:06:45 (EDT)) Hello everyone! Well, today was my day to clean the house, which means my MIL watched Gabe all day. I am hardly ever apart from him, and hadnt been without him at all for about 3 weeks, and when I saw him again after being seperated for 8 hours, I was amazed at how OLD he looked! I used to have a little baby, now I have a LITTLE MAN! Terrifying, exhilerating.... Alice - sorry, I have no idea what you should do. I dont quite understand. Are they waiting for your HCG count to go down before they do a d&c? If so, why? I am confused, and subsequently worthless! Julianne - I am envious of your day on the golf course! My DH and I are learning, but in Ft.Worth, you cant go outside after May, because its too hot. Christina - I think that as long as you make a consistant effort to be a positive and consistant influence in your daughters life (which it sounds like you do), she will love you appreciate your effort, especially when she is older. Like everyone else says, she probably wont even remember not living with you if you live together again soon. Even if you dont, being a good mother and living together can be mutually exclusive. Love goes a loooong way! Paula - I have very cystic breats, and so does my mother. She just went through what you are going through, and felt the same fear. Your doctor may have told you this, but caffeine makes cystic breats worse, so if you cut down, or quit all together, the problem should decrease or even go away. I dont drink caffeine because of that, and the fact that I am still breastfeeding. I hope you feel better about he whole thing, ++++++ energy your way! Sarah - Isnt it amazing how a good nights sleep makes you a different person? The only time I have ever left Gabe was for a trip to Vegas for my 21st birthday, and the first morning I woke up in the exact same position I had fell asleep in 12 hours before! I hadnt moved a muscle, and was amazed at how bright and cheery the world looked after a good rest! Moriah - Im glad to hear Alex is doing well, Im still sending +++thoughts. LisaB - I read that you have a 5-hour trip to your parents, and was wondering if you had any advice on keeping Gabe entertained in the car. We go to Houston at least once a month (4-hour drive) and it just gets worse and worse. Gabe just cant stand being held down for so long. Any advice? Lee - I have a boy, but he is only 14 months. He does scratch though, and I have been using time-outs to deal with that. It works well, so far. I hope you enjoy this site, I am rather new myself, and really love the advice and sense of companionship. Charlene - Congratulations on Hyden walking! Funny about him clapping for himself...Gabe does the same thing, and sometimes I wonder if we have set him up for disappointment by making him think that everytime he does something, for the rest of his life, everyone will clap for him! Tara - Glad to hear you are feeling better! Helen - I am glad you finally "said" that out loud! Sometimes it feels so much better to allow yourself to feel "unacceptable" feelings that are guilt and saddness producing. I have always known that my mothers life is exactly that, my mothers life, and that I would never have wanted her to live a miserable life with my father out of fear or obligation. My life has been harder in some ways, yes, but so much richer in others! Use your parents life as a learning tool, and let their weaknesses become your strengths. You dont need to own that guilt or saddness! They chose to live the life they have lived. Am I annoying you? I hope I dont sound preachy. Feel free to tell me if I do! (I wont be offended, promise) Hayley - have fun in NO, its one of my favorite places inthe world! Barbara - Sorry, no advice here. My DH and I rent, though we are planning to buy in 2002 when we move back to Houston. Any advice on buying?! Moe - LOL about "vampire teeth" Darleen - Awesome about the flowers! I'll be sure my DH hears about that... well, off to the nightly nursing... Jamie and Gabe (14 months) email: zeppelin2@msn.com Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 22:11:50 (EDT)) Hello mums, I can't get over all of the posts! This is great! I'm afraid I'm going to have to cheat and not do personals tonight...my little one seems to be having a rough night. I think she may be teething again - she has her top and bottom four teeth (8 total) but she's really been drooling alot lately, sticking her fingers way back on her gums and the last 3 nights she's been waking up alot which she never does. I find it so hard not to go to her every single time she cries at night, but I think it's true that if you do go to them right away each time they will get used to it and not learn how to put themselves back to sleep. What is everyone's opinion on that? Some books say to leave them crying for even an hour! I last about 10-15 mintues before I give in. But, I've been finding that she does get herself back to sleep on her own within a few minutes, so I guess it's working. Today Mia and I went to Gymboree. Yay! Such fun! It's a structured play group with lots of singing and playing with other little ones her age (10-18 months). She finds all the other children so fascinating! It is so cute to watch them interact! It really is like they have their own language! In the afternoon, we went with DH for a 4.5km hike. Mia slept for at least 2km of it! She just loves being outdoors. We even managed to get ourselves lost today! Luckily we ran into another hiker who knew the way! Must be off now...she's up again, the poor thing. I guess a temp. check is in order and maybe some baby tylenol? Or maybe just baby anbesol if no fever. Does anybody have any different remedies to aide in teething? later, Maryann & Mia (11 months) email: dareandmare@sympatico.ca Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 23:19:51 (EDT)) Colton thinks it is funny to pretend to cry. This morning he was going to DH & me "cry?" He wanted us to pretend cry too. We weren't quite sure why though. Earlier he was having a crabby moment and having a temper on the floor so DH & me both were fake crying to get him to stop. Looks like it backfired on us! At least he was a good boy for Dh while I was at class--my last one--Yeah!! DH went to his folks and my SIL brought Cheyenne down to the greenhouse to play w/ Colton. DH said they had a riot together, even were holding hands running through the flowers. Another moment mommy missed. Boo Hoo. Patty: I shot 66--but that was on 8 holes because I arrived after they were done w/ the 1st one! Thanks for the announcement, Moriah did a great job. Wonderful proud Mommy moment for you. Sarah G: Hello stranger. I got the epidural and really wished I had asked for it sooner. I was having piggy back contractions when I got it and boy did it hurt going in! It was great in a few minutes though. Didn't like that it took the nurse 4 tries to get the IV in --OUCH too. Oh, and by the time I had Colton the epidural was not working because they kept turning it down since it was taking me so long to push Colton out (almost 3 hrs!) I could feel the dr stitching me up. So I had a good mix of drugs and natural birth. LOL Paula: Yeah for the good news from the dr. Sarah: Yeah for a good nights sleep. Yucky Hannah, drinking the bubbles. Colton loves to eat the bathtub bubbles. We let him brush his teeth in the tub and sometimes he gets carried away putting the bubbles on his toothbrush! The other day I caught him brushing the whale's mouth in the tub. By the way, Colton can say Hannah--there's a girl at DC w/ that name. LisaB: Maybe since the weather in nicer Max is getting more time outside and that is making him so tired. I really noticed that w/ Colton last week. Lee: Welcome. I feel overwhelmed some days w/ just one toddler! I have a very active little boy and he really demands most of my time when I am not working. I have found that acting hurt and sad helps w/ the hitting and such. Make sure he knows what he did "hurt" you and leave the room right away. Hopefully he will realize that the hitting wasn't worth making mommy sad and leave. Charline: Glad the flight went well. Hayden sounds cute clapping for himself. Shelly: What a sad story. It always scares me at DC because some moms let their kids run around when others are trying to arrive & leave. Thanks for the Alex update. We'll keep send prayers his way. Helen: What do you mean throwing candy in the trash?? The candy police will be after you for that one! Poor Colton still has no sand. Plenty at DC though. Hayley: Have a great vacation. Rita: Oops for missing the photo opportunity. Beth: Wow for Allison talking w/ such big sentences. I haven't shot a gun since a kid w/ a rifle at a target. Even won a belt buckle for getting close to the bullseye! Never shot at anything living though--just don't think I could do it. MaryC: Hope all goes well w/ your surgery. Did you get it scheduled? Darleen: What a sweet DH feeling guilty about the forgotten card and getting roses instead. Tell him to forget the card more often! Maryann: I have always picked Colton up when he cries. Once in a while when I am trying to get him to sleep I will let him cry, but only for 10 min at the most. I am a softy, and Dh is even worse. Julianne & Colton email: dnjjones@altelco.net Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 00:28:29 (EDT)) Hi Everyone from Alice & Nathan, We had a good day today played outside when we got home and then we went for a nice long walk around the lake, it happens to be just behind my backyard (lucky us) My doctor is making me very irate, she called today and left a message at home even though I called her twice with my work number, she wants me to have another blood test and if my levels don't drop we will discuss a D&C. Enough already!!!!!!!!!!! Okay on to personals cause it is 10:30 and I got to get my ass to bed. SARAH - Maybe if you feed Hannah she won't try to eat her bubbles, LOL, and she is SO DAMN CUTE, so that's okay your entitled to brag. Good for you going to bed early, I need to learn how to do that, one of these nights. LISAB - How much sleep is Max getting at night and at naps, it's sounds like he is just tired? LEE - Welcome! Sorry I can't help you out with the aggressive behaviour, I never really had a problem, my nephew is a VERY aggressive little guy, but his mom never follows through on punishments, not saying that is what you do. PAULA - Good luck with the appointment, I'll be thinking of you. CHARLINE - YEAH FOR HAYDEN WALKING, HOW WONDERFUL, I REMEMBER THAT DAY MYSELF WHEN NATHAN WALKED. You must be soo extactic!!!!!! SHELLY - I am sooo happy for Moriah and Alex, I have heard something like that happening here a while back but with a car, Dad didn't see the kid in the driveway playing and ran over his own child. TARA - Glad to hear that you are feeling better today, how far along are you, what a good little girl you have helping mommy clean. Good news that Adriana is over her cold I think you posted it over here to my house, Nathan and I both have colds. HELEN - I'm with you on tossing the chocolate in the trash, what I would like to know is who in their right mind buys a solid easter bunny for a 2 yr old, someone who doesn't have kids that's who, LOL. Nathan got 3 chocolate bunnies, like I need all that choc. on my hips, so in the trash it will go. French was my first language, but mom didn't speak it so she sent us to an english school, I am picking it back up now in my job. HAYLEY - HAVE A GREAT VACATION!!!!!! Sounds like Becca might just be getting that I'm going to miss mommy and daddy illness? RITA - Too funny about Amy on the diningroom table, we have to put all chairs away when we go to bed Nathan has been know to get up at 3 am and pull the chair to the light switch and turn it on then proceed to turn on the t.v. and put in his video and watch it. where's your camera when you need it huh? LOL BARBARA - We had to also take down some wallpaper when we moved in our house, you can buy a "wallpaper spray" at any paint and wallpaper store, and you just spray it on, and scrub off. It's great. MOE - OMG I never thought of that thanx. MARY - sorry to hear the baby is sick. Hope he's better soon, I assume you are talking about Elijah. PAULA - Glad everything went well, hey better to feel insulted than to have what you suspected. DARLEEN - How sweet of DH, good for you. JAMIE - believe me I am just as confused about the whole situation as you are. I am also running out of patience with this doc. I think I am going to call my family doctor tomorrow and just get his opinion on the matter. MARYANN - I know how you feel about not being able to leave a crying baby, I would ALWAYS pick Nathan up, I just couldn't stand to hear him cry and it did do a little harm, I never could get him to sleep through the night til he was almost 1, but I'm with you it just breaks my heart to hear the little ones cry, I say pick Mia up especially if she is crying cause she is teething. Okay i gotta get my butt to bed. Nite mommies and toddlers, have a great nite. Alice & Nathan email: alicita@idirect.ca Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 00:39:34 (EDT)) Oops, I made a boo boo in my post. Shelly - Hope you understand the first part is hooray for Moriah and Alex, the second part is about the accident you were talking about. People might think I was saying that poor little Alex was run over, that child has enough problems without me confusing the post. Sorry! alice alice & nathan email: alicita@idirect.ca USAThursday, April 27, 2000 at 00:45:41 (EDT)) Hi mommies. Guess what I did today? I came home from work, put Jarin down for his nap and LAID OUT IN THE SUN!! I got to spend an hour and a half out there. It was 69 degrees, perfect weather since I didn't even break a sweat. You all remember how I hate to be too hot, right? Jarin has gotten up the past 3 mornings and eaten pancakes - no morning nursing. And here I am, almost sad about it! I know, I am very pathetic. **Alice: I remembered as soon as I posted that I had said I used my long fingernails to pick boogies. Yep, that's when I HAD long fingernails. They kinda disappeared. Wonder how that happened. **Sarahg: Isaac sounds so cute with his singing. It is so wonderful when our kids play together. =) I wish I could chat on Michelle's page, but my computer STILL won't load any chats. =( **Paula: I think my biggest fear is that Jarin will want to keep nursing that long. I think that's ridiculous. I love nursing him, but I think past 2 is a little much. I can't help you on the lump info, but I am wishing you good luck tomorrow. **Barbara: OMG - talk about long lost stranger!!! I'm glad you get to be a SAHM now. Jarin also loves to sit in the laundry basket. I got nervous when we built our house. We've lived here for 3 years. The $$ thing is very nerve wracking until you get used to it. And my DH gets paid twice a month too and we are in exactly the same position - $200 extra from his paycheck after paying the house payment. Ours went up $300 from our old house - almost twice as much. **Sarah: Glad you FINALLY got a full night's sleep. I hope Hannah keeps sleeping through the night for you. Sounds like Hannah enjoys bubbles. LOL. Hey, is she cute? **LisaB: Jarin loves to speak that language too. Poor Max in his highchair. =( I know, I am going to have to get the animal sounds on video. The problem is every time that Jarin sees the camera, he comes running right up to it and won't do anything except try to "video" us. LOL I also remember Kelli's story about singing in the car. Too funny. **Lee: Welcome to you and your kiddos. I don't know much about hitting, etc. My 20 month old is a sweetie. It's my girl that is the troublemaker here! LOL. Yes, we definitely all need some help. Hope you join in here. We are getting lots of new mommies lately. **Christina: How awful that your ex abused Alyssa. I hope that things work out better for you and your family. I am GLAD to hear that your ex is in jail. Sounds like that's where he belongs!! I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Jonathan. How horrible for you. **Charline: Good to hear from you. I forgot you were going away for a while. I'm glad Hayden did so well on the plane. Yay for walking!!! Now you will be running after him all of the time! **Shelly: Yay! Thanks for the good news on Alex. I'm so happy for them. And what a horrible story about the trailer. =( **Tara: Glad to hear you and Adriana are feeling better. **Helen: Glad you decided to stick with us. =) We also got TONS of candy. But throw it away? Are you crazy, girl? LOL. I love snuggle time at bedtime. I can't believe my toe jam picture won't open. I had to send it to you since Amanda loves to find toe jam. It was just a picture of Jarin picking at his toes. It reminded me of Amanda. Sorry to hear about your mom and dad. I'm sure that is depressing. My mom and dad divorced when I was 13 and it was best for both of them, though it was hard at the time. My dad was also an alcoholic and my mom (I think, though she's never said it, is gay. she lives with another woman now.) My dad has been sober for almost 15 years now! =) Yuck - teenagers - who invented them anyway? LOL **Rita: I really hope everything with your thyroid turns out ok. Let us know when you feel like sharing. (No, I'm not trying to be nosy, just concerned.) Take care of you. **Beth: Ok, I am LOL trying to picture you shooting a wild turkey. I just can't even imagine it. That's great that Allison is doing so well. I love to listen to Jarin start to talk more, but mostly he is still just gibberish. **Moe: I always wondered what that stood for. LOL at Toto coming over to play with your dog.I still just LOVE the name Jalen. =) **MaryC: I hope your baby is feeling better. Poor thing and it is so hard on mommies when they won't sleep. =( **Well, off we go to buffet night at Pizza Hut. Mmmmmmm. See ya! Patty and Jarin - 20 months tomorrow email: tematheny@ctlnet.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 01:29:31 (EDT)) Ok, I've read all of the posts, taken notes, and had a ten minute break ( I can't believe the amount of posts, wow). Moe- I love your boys' names. I considered Jaeden for Caelen, but Will Smith had just named his son that, and I didn't want to seem like a copycat (like he'd ever know lol!!!) Hayley-Have fun in New Orleans, and don't worry (yeah right!) little one will be just fine. Lee-My son is not quite 2 yet, but I can see a distinct difference between him and my daughter. He is just such a boy. He also will hit and scratch etc..Someone on this board recommended time outs, and it is working fabuously. I sit him on the couch and tell him he has to stay there until he is done. After about a minute of screaming he wipes his hands together and says "all done", and gets down. Charline-Yeah for Hayden walking! Darleen-DH, what a sweety! Jamie-Thankyou for sharing your story, I'm feeling much better now, but it sure can put things in perspective. Julianne-Your little guy sounds adorable. Alice-Hope you're able to connect with your doc soon so that you can get things sorted out. Shelley-Terrific news about Alex, please keep us posted. That is all of have for personals, if I've missed anyone please forgive me. I don't have a printer at home, so I'm unable to go back and reference. Have to rely on my notes, which tonight were done with a black marker and an old bank statement. ???-Can I get some feedback on what sort of food your toddlers are eating. Caelen has been very fussy lately and I am trying to come up with some new ideas. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Good night all, Paula, Kyla(6) & Caelen(18m) Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 02:59:47 (EDT)) Hey girlys!!! We're hooooommmmmeeee!!! That was a slam dunk! My kid is such a trooper! He had one dose of Tylenol w/codiene last night & that was it. No pain meds al day or anything. The surgery went really well, the Dr. got his nose opened up to 8 times what it was before!! So great! They also scoped his airway & it has grown normally & all looks well for the future. All around good news. He even managed to wake up a sunshine in the hospital this morning & impress the Dr & nurses w/his sparkling personality & charming dance routine! A big difference for most of them who are used to seeing him so sick. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes & prayers. I appreciate it & once again I KNOW it helped us out. I know I'm in the minority but I just have one thing to say: THANK GOD FOR EPIDURALS!!!! I just cannot imagine for one minute the pain of child birth! I'm a big wimp, so w/o an epidural I would have died right there! LOL Just so you guys know how improtant you are: it's 10:45 here both of my babies are asleep on the floor (Geoff & Alex) and my sheets are in the dryer! But rather than make my bed, I'm posting! Monster personals ahead: Paris - I hear you on the time spent issue. Sometimes when Alex is awake I want so badly to come take a peak but feel like I shouldbe paying attention to him instead of the soap opera here! LOL Katy - hi!! Glad you had a good Easter! Mary C - my middle name is prounounced just like Lee. Jamie - Alex has been working on molars for months, but the 1st one is only 1/2 poking out now!! My poor kid teeths in patches - got the 1st 8 in about 2-3 weeks. Now he has 5 more coming. While I RESPECT your views on over medication of our children, I am thankful every day for the miracles of medicine & all it's done for Alex. We have to use A LOT of anitbiotics and occaisional steroids for Alex when he's sick to avoid pneumonias and sometimes I worry. But it's important to keep him well. Rita - I'm thinking of you & hoping that all is well. Fill us in more when you feel like talking. Cute story about Amy on the table w/the EB collection! Christina - Welcome. I'm sorry you've had such a rough go of things. I cannot imagine the pain of losing your precious Jonathan, not to mention an abusice marraige & then being separated from Alyssa. I hope that things get back on track for you soon. Patty - So is Jamie grounded for life or just until 30 for that comment?? HOLY MOLY!! Teenagers - that's gonna be scary! Too cute with the "Worm Germs" thing w/Jarin. Also, sounds like some people got the jpeg of the invitations & others didn't?? I could open what you sent, so who knows. Let me know if you need it again. Paula - Well Alex will be haning out w/ Caelen & his sucky when they're older, Since Alex will be eating his pizza & beer all purreed!!! LOL When I was in high school I found a large lump in my arm pit. The Dr was concerned & sent me to a surgeon. Who took one look at me & said I just had "Fat armpits". I was releived & insulted at the same time also! Sarah G - cute about Isaac singing! Barbara - HI! Glad you decided to post. I hear you on the bills!! When I was on bed rest we signed a re-finance deal tht doubled our payments! Then 2 weeks later Alex was born & I had to quit my job. It's been a rough time but we're making it. Instead of a Nordstroms shopper I'm now thrilled to got to Target & Old Navy!! Lee - welcome!! Charline - that's so great that Hayden is walking. I'm sos ad for DH that he missed it. I know Geoff will be heart broken if he's not here to see Alex take those important steps. Helen - I'm so sorry you had such a hard childhood. You've obviously risen above a lot in your life. You have a lot to be proud of. Okay - time to go!! See you guys tomorrow! LOL Moriah & Alex (18.5 months) email: geoffandmoriah@msn.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 03:18:05 (EDT)) Good Morning Ladies, Barbara here. STephen woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. He has been screaming at me all morning long. He actually takes a deep breath, makes a fist and punches down by his sides and SCREAMS at me. His face gets red and everything. Is that his way of communicating with me? Good God, it is scary! LOL. I know he is trying to tell me something because as soon as I try to start doing things (like hand him a toy, give him is pacifier..etc) he gets more frustrated until I get it right. He has a strange attachment to his diaper bag (which is really an insulated carry along cooler). He loves to throw it over his shoulder and carry it around. usually at night, after I put him to bed, I fill it up with toys that he can find in the morning and take out. BETH- thanks for asking about the OCD. It was sooo intense during my pregnancy. Once I had Stephen and started on medication, I was fine. I started thinking, "Wow, I am doing so well, maybe I don't need this medication". So I stopped taking it in August and so far, so good. I am still a little obnoxious about germs...(although I have come a long way). Steve and I are going to try for another baby this summer, so I pray that I don't have the OCD again. DARLEEN-Your DH sounds so Sweet!! JAMIE-Does Gabe still take naps? Whenever I have to go somewhere far in the car, I wait until it is Stephen's nap time and he cant stay awake, then I put him in the car seat and we leave...he usually sleeps the whole time. Although, I doubt that is convienent for you if you are driving to HOuston early in the morning to spend the day there. What about leaving at some God awful hour like 4am? Would Gabe stay sleeping if you took him out of his crib and moved him to the carseat? PATTY-Dont you live in Indiana? I am jealous of your weather. I am in Boston and it freaking SNOWED here yesterday!!! Thanks for telling me about your house situation. It makes me feel alot better knowing that other people are doing it and it is ok. I am just so nervous. PAULA-I am so glad to hear that all went well at the Doctor's. You must feel so good right now!!! So you are closing on May 1st? That is great! I wish we didn't have to wait until July...that seems so long. ALICE- Do you just spray this stuff right on the border and it loosens it? I am not sure if I told you guys this, but I stopped taking the pill because we want to have another baby soon. I am so nervous though because when I was pregnant, I broke out horribly with cystic acne.....I keep reading the posts on the pregnancy board to see if anyone else is dealing with that....no one even MENTIONS it....is it possible that I was the only zitty pregnant woman???? LOL. I have stopped using all non-essential creams (retin A and such) but what did you ladies use for skin care while you were pregnant? What did you wash your face with? Maybe I can find a good routine now and my skin wont react as bad as before? I am sure I would feel much better about my pregnancy body if my skin didn't look so horrible. Any suggestions?? I smell a poopy diaper....gotta go!!!! Barbara and Stephen email: bproch@hotmail.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 10:04:48 (EDT)) Hi Everyone: Thank you all so much for the warm welcome to this GREAT SITE and for your wishes for my son, Jonathan. And espicaially for all the advise on "potty training" for Lys. I will take it all into the big project! well back to work, talk to ya soon! :) Christina & Alyssa (29mon) email: c.zumrick@advantest.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 10:42:38 (EDT)) Good morning ladies..SARAH here! Well, today is my Friday!! yea! DH and I went out for a little bit last night. We always have such a good time together. We were supposed to meet up with some of my girlfriends, but blew them off cause we were having such a good time together. I'm sure I'm gonna hear about it today!!!! I have to make this quick, so.. CHRISTINA - Nope, haven't heard of your friend...love her name, though! :) SHELLY - YEA ALEX!!!! Boy, that is such a sad story! :( TARA - I'm glad you're feeling better! We still give her a bottle too. The only time we fill it with water is when she wakes in the night. Sometimes she's okay with it, sometimes not. We're going to have a REAL HARD TIME getting rid of it! :( HELEN - Glad you decided to stay! No, the weather's been pretty consistent. It's been in the 70's all week. But supposed to cool down for...THE WEEKEND (of course!) I've seen that episode of RAYMOND before. It was too funny! HAYLEY - Have fun in N.O.!! RITA - Yes, let's exchange numbers! BARBARA - Congrats on the new house! You can buy wallpaper spray. We've done it before. Just spray in on the wallpaper, and it should peel right off. BETH - Glad you had fun hunting. Thanks for the email yesterday. MOE - JALEN ROSE used to play for the Nuggets (Denver's basketball team). PAULA - Glad everything is okay! HANNAH loves chicken, lunch meat (Subway, Quiznos,etc), Spaghetti, anything Chef Boy Ar Dee (sp??),etc. Hope that helps a little. DARLEEN - Glad you got roses!! :) How sweet. My DH was the one who gave them to me on Easter. JAMIE - I love a good night's sleep!! I also love Vegas. We're going to try and go this summer. MARYANN - Sounds like MIA is teething. Children's Motrin always seems to help HANNAH. JULIANNE - HANNAH loves to eat the bath bubbles too. ICK! That's awesome COLTON can say HANNAH!! :) HANNAH fake cries, too. ALICE - Thanks for letting me brag!!!! I tend to do it ALOT! :) :) What time do you go to bed, girl??? PATTY - Yea for you laying out. I try to for a little bit as much as I can when I get home from work (depending on the weather of course) I love it!! Well, so much for sleeping through the night. She was up last night, once. You bet I think she's cute...how'd you guess??!! LOL Did you watch 90210 and Pof5 last night? I missed them both because of going out. What happened??? I'm soooo bummed they're going off the air!!!!!!! I've been watching both of them since they first started. :( MORIAH - YEA ALEX!!!! :) :) :) I'm so happy it went well. I thought of you guys alot!! Hey, isn't that walk this weekend? I couldn't agree with you MORE on epidurals!!!!! OK, that's all for now. I'm sure I'll check in before I leave today. Hope you all have a great day! Sarah and Hannah (19 months) email: smoore@geatoir.cfer.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 11:06:34 (EDT)) Good Morning Ladies, I just wanted to start by saying THANK YOU SO MUCH for such a warm welcome. I can't tell you how much it means to NOT feel so alone! We had a great day yesterday! The time outs worked again. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. We seem to have to change tactics every few months, but with my kids age differences this works GREAT for us. I know it doesn't sound consistant, but when one way quits working and we change it to something else the improvement in their behaviour is instantly improved and better. But all you moms know that nothing will work 24/7 forever. Maybe this is an idea for someone else with older and younger kids. I know that this is a toddler page, but I hope you don't mind if I brag on my 3 older kids. They got their report cards 4-24-00 and all of them are once again at the top of their classes! All A's. And you can tell it rubs off on Hunter. He amazes us with the things he knows. Could you please tell me what LOL means? I'm still trying to learn the computer language. I'm sorry I don't remember the ladies name that had the epidural, but you are right about it. I did natural child birth with my 9&7 yr. olds and I wanted to die. With Hunter I decided that I had been brave enough twice. I earned the right to have an ep. (ha. ha.) And seeing how he was 9lbs.1oz. I was SO glad I did. I did have some back problems for @ a year after that but, it was worth it! I know I'm going on and on sorry. One last thing before I have to go. I was rather broad when I described how Hunter acts. My biggest prob. is when he doesn't get his way with his siblings and hits, bites, pinches, or tries to hurt them. He's not a rotten child, it's just with 6 people in our house he has been rather spoiled. and he is the "baby". After 4 I got fixed! Maybe that's part of the reason he's spoiled. NO more babies so we're REALLY trying to enjoy him. Probably too much. Although we don't think you can enjoy a child too much. What do ya'll think about what I've said? I love your imput so far. I think the biggest thing I'm looking for, since I've never done this before, are the stories from you about ways you handle problem situations, good times, and things like that. Once again THANKS for making me feel like a part of something wonderful!!!!!!!! Shelly: got your E-mail. Thanks. Will respond when my guy takes a nap. I welcome any E-mail correspondence. Please know that my prayers will now be with you. God Bless You. Lee and Hunter 2 email: duane.burnett@worldnet.att Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 12:09:26 (EDT)) Hello from Rita Not too much is new with us, so onto personals: Julianne - Congratulations for finishing your class. Does this give you a certificate? Alice - I would make myself a big nuisance with that doctor. I don't think that you should have this going on so long. Hayley - Have a good time in New Orleans. Have some Jambalaya for me. Paula - That's good news, even if it is embarrassing. I think I'd take lumpy breasts over a tumor any day. This makes it harder for you to do the exams doesn't it? Darleen - Thanks for Nolan's picture. I had better not let Amy see all of the good looking boys on this board. Patty - aka Sun Goddess - Don't get too much sun, or they will certainly know you are a tourist when you visit England! The Communion invitation is great. My nephew is having his on 5/20. Barbara - Don't even get me started on house prices! Things are so crazy here in the SF Bay area that we can't really afford to sell our house and get into another. I have a friend who sold her house and can't get another one since she is outbid every time. People are offering way more that asking prices just to get a house, especially near Silicon Valley. +++++ thoughts for conceiving #2. Beth - aka Annie Oakley - I don't think that I could shoot anything. Who plucked and prepped the turkey? I am afraid I wouldn't know what to do with game - good thing that Larry only brings home trout! Moriah - Hurray for Alex! I am so glad that he sailed through the procedure. Christina - I cannot imagine what you have gone through! I hope that things work out well and that Alyssa will be with you again. My 3year old only just got potty training down. She could have done it earlier, but didn't want to and I just had to wait. Well, time to go. Take care everyone! Rita & Amy email: ritad@home.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 12:36:24 (EDT)) It is Barbara and I need to vent. I am soooo pissed. Let me explain the situation. WE moved into this apartment last march. Steve and I really like it here. WE pay 1275.00 amonth for rent (which is pretty much the norm for a decent place in the Boston area)...but still, it is alot of rent. We had a nice couple who lived below us with 2 kids..,.they ended up buying a house and moving out in August...well, in October, our landlord let these 2 guys move in. They are in their mid 30's and recovering alcoholics or drug addicts...I am not sure which one. anyways, I was a little nervous at first because I am home alone all day with the baby. One of them has a head injury and doesn't work, he just paces around the yard all day. A big white van comes everyday to check on them. It is people from the "center" that they went through their rehab in. Anyways, last november, a representative from the center came knocking on our door telling us that a third guy is moving in.....He didn't last too long because I was on the phone with the landlord upset because this guy has a BASS GUITAR...it would vibrate up through our floors and he wouldn't quit playing it...finally, the landlord kicked him out and told me that there wouldn't be another person moving in there. If the 2 guys down there coudln't handle the rent (one delivers pizza, the other one paces the yard all day) that they couldn't stay. Well during these past few months, we have had some problems with their tv volumn. They turn it up so high, it once again vibrates and I can actually listen to their tv show without having to turn mine on. That is pretty f---ing annoying. Anyways, steve and I would go down there once in a while to knock on their door and the guy with the head injury wont answer (the pizza deliver guy is always working and was not home). This went on for 3 days in a row...finally we had to leave a note asking him to turn it down. This worked for approximatley a month..then the shit started again....And again, same thing, he wouldn't answer the door....we had to leave another note. Now today, the "van" pulls up and they are moving in ANOTHER guy!! he has tons of stereo equipment and speakers and he looks scary. I don't want to judge people but how would you feel if you had all of these people living below you? Especially the one with the head injury? Alot of times, I smell burning smoke, I am assuming they are trying to cook...they also smoke cigarettes and I am terrified they will burn us all up. Now, our lease ended in March and our landlord agreed to let us stay until we close on our house (July 14). So I am not sure how much pull I have anymore..probably none since we didn't sign another lease. I did leave him a message and am waiting for him to call me. I am so upset right now. It is so horrible to live here and constantly have to listen to these guys with their obnoxious loud tv, stereo's etc. When I get stephen to bed, I just want to relax and I can't because of them and their loud tv's. Now for another horrible thing. The guy who sleeps below our bedroom (head injury)..you can constantly hear him coughing all night (smoker's cough) and I have to listen to him moaning and groaning sometimes...believe me, there are no females that come in and out of there, so you pretty much know what is going on....I am so disgusted and just want to cry. Help!!!! THanks for letting me vent. I know I am leaving in 2.5 months...but that is a lifetime with all of this going on. Barbara and Stephen Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 13:00:09 (EDT)) It is Barbara and I need to vent. I am soooo pissed. Let me explain the situation. WE moved into this apartment last march. Steve and I really like it here. WE pay 1275.00 amonth for rent (which is pretty much the norm for a decent place in the Boston area)...but still, it is alot of rent. We had a nice couple who lived below us with 2 kids..,.they ended up buying a house and moving out in August...well, in October, our landlord let these 2 guys move in. They are in their mid 30's and recovering alcoholics or drug addicts...I am not sure which one. anyways, I was a little nervous at first because I am home alone all day with the baby. One of them has a head injury and doesn't work, he just paces around the yard all day. A big white van comes everyday to check on them. It is people from the "center" that they went through their rehab in. Anyways, last november, a representative from the center came knocking on our door telling us that a third guy is moving in.....He didn't last too long because I was on the phone with the landlord upset because this guy has a BASS GUITAR...it would vibrate up through our floors and he wouldn't quit playing it...finally, the landlord kicked him out and told me that there wouldn't be another person moving in there. If the 2 guys down there coudln't handle the rent (one delivers pizza, the other one paces the yard all day) that they couldn't stay. Well during these past few months, we have had some problems with their tv volumn. They turn it up so high, it once again vibrates and I can actually listen to their tv show without having to turn mine on. That is pretty f---ing annoying. Anyways, steve and I would go down there once in a while to knock on their door and the guy with the head injury wont answer (the pizza deliver guy is always working and was not home). This went on for 3 days in a row...finally we had to leave a note asking him to turn it down. This worked for approximatley a month..then the shit started again....And again, same thing, he wouldn't answer the door....we had to leave another note. Now today, the "van" pulls up and they are moving in ANOTHER guy!! he has tons of stereo equipment and speakers and he looks scary. I don't want to judge people but how would you feel if you had all of these people living below you? Especially the one with the head injury? Alot of times, I smell burning smoke, I am assuming they are trying to cook...they also smoke cigarettes and I am terrified they will burn us all up. Now, our lease ended in March and our landlord agreed to let us stay until we close on our house (July 14). So I am not sure how much pull I have anymore..probably none since we didn't sign another lease. I did leave him a message and am waiting for him to call me. I am so upset right now. It is so horrible to live here and constantly have to listen to these guys with their obnoxious loud tv, stereo's etc. When I get stephen to bed, I just want to relax and I can't because of them and their loud tv's. Now for another horrible thing. The guy who sleeps below our bedroom (head injury)..you can constantly hear him coughing all night (smoker's cough) and I have to listen to him moaning and groaning sometimes...believe me, there are no females that come in and out of there, so you pretty much know what is going on....I am so disgusted and just want to cry. Help!!!! THanks for letting me vent. I know I am leaving in 2.5 months...but that is a lifetime with all of this going on. Barbara and Stephen Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 13:01:55 (EDT)) Sorry for the double post. my hands are shaking so bad and I am bawling...so it is hard to type Barbara Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 13:03:35 (EDT)) Hi Rita: Thanks for your thoughts. You know before I found this web site chat room I thought that my Lys was behind in potty training, but with everyone's input I see now that they can be 4 and still training! I love this, I do not have friends who have kids, so its hard to talk to them or ask advise. Well I have to get ready to go to lunch with my boss. Talk to you soon! thanks for the warm welcome! :) Christina & Alyssa (29 mon.) email: c.zumrick@advantest.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 13:05:44 (EDT)) Jamie here, happy Thursday. Its a bit dreary and wet here, but it reminds m eof home, so I dont mind. I cant wait until the warm summer rain so Gabe and I can go play in it! Of course, if I tell my MIL, she will have a heart attack. I think Gabe is definately teething, as he has gotten up at night for the past two nights, and never does that anymore. Now that I am used to sleeping through the night, I dont handle getting up very well anymore! I just found sand in my vegetable garden...hmmmm, wonder who put that there!? My squash have taken over, they look like nuclear power plant squash! They dont look very pretty, though, because of hail damage. Well, Im rambling, so on to personals (so I can ramble some more) Maryann - I use "gumomile" oil when Gabe is teething. It is made by Herbs for Kids, and works really well. Alice - It must be nice to have a lake in your backyard. Gabe loves water, and we frequently flood the backyard with the hose. My DH said once that he couldnt understand why Gabes part of the yard was so much greener than the rest! Patty - For a while I had Gabe down to nursing just before bedtime. After I knew we could do that if I wanted to, I began nursing him when I felt like it. I had definately begun to feel resentful about him nursing constantly in the morning, and knowing I had a choice made it so much better. Paula - Gabe loves avacados, which is great because they are so nutritious and full of "good" fat. He also loves yogurt with wheat germ. Moriah - I believe that you are using the medical advances, not abusing them . I am so thankful that we have come so far, and that children like Alex will live better lives because of it. Im glad to hear he is doing so well, he sounds like such a strong little boy, and you must be strong to have gone through all of this with him. Barbara - Ive done the early morning thing (yuck) and it backfired, leaving him awake and sleep deprived. Ive also waited until he could barely keep his eyes open, but even then, the longest he will sleep is 2 hours, leaving the other 2 hours full of Toddler Hell. Better than 4 hours, though, right? The best miracle for broken-out skin is Tea Tree oil. Just apply it directly on the broken out area, and it keeps it from becoming red and infected, and it clears up in a couple of days. If your skin gets dry, Aveda makes a water-based hydrating lotion that moisterizes (sp) without breaking you out. Using some form of glycolic acid 2 or 3 times a week also helps. Lee - How much is Hunter talking? Maybe he is feeling unable to communicate, and is taking out his frustration physically. My son does that. The best advice I can think of is time-outs and telling your older children to remove themselves from the situation when Hunter starts to throw a fit. That way, he cant hurt them. Distraction and redirection also work well for me. if changing routines improves Hunters behavior, go for it! talk to ya'll later, Jamie and Gabe (14 months) email: zeppelin2@msn.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 13:44:44 (EDT)) Jamei again! Barbara - We must have been posting at the same time, because I didnt see yours until I had already posted. I am so sorry to hear about your horrible situation. It must be incredibly nerve-wracking to be home alone with Steven (which one is the ph? I forget,sorry!)during the day. I cant imagine why the landlord accepts this, and they must pay pizza men in Boston a lot more then they do here! What a horrible feeling to have your life disrupted like this. I can understand how 2.5 months can seem like forever. If your landlord refuses to deal with the noise issue, maybe you could call the police? That might make you feel even more scared, though, if you thought that they would get mad if they knew it was you who called. What a sh***y situation. Im sorry you have to go through it. Feel free to e-mail me and vent anytime! I hope you feel better, maybe you should get a calender and mark of the days until you get out of there! Jamie and Gabe (14 months) email: zeppelin2@msn.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 13:59:32 (EDT)) Hi, Everyone. Jenny from iParenting here. This is just a quick note to let you know of some new articles on iParenting. This month's Dedicated Dad is Joe Kelly, publisher of the New Moon magazine for girls, executive director of Dads and Daughters, and proud papa of twin girls. http://iparenting.com/dad/index.htm There's an informative article on diagnosing vision problems in toddlers that you might want to take a look at (http://toddlerstoday.com/resources/articles/eyeexam.htm) Also, don't forget to check for new entries from your favorite diary writers. Take care. --Jenny, iParenting.com Jenny Rogers Barrie, Internet Community Liaison for iParenting.com email: jenny@iparenting.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 15:07:00 (EDT)) Hello! I cannot believe all the people!! Personals first. **Charline - Walking Alright! * Christina -Welcome. I hope everything turns alright for you. **Helen - Toe Jam! EWW What is with our kids? AJ is always smelling feet. **Barbara - Wallpaper stripper works. I found this little gadget "Tiger Teeth" it is round and makes little wholes in the paper, so when you spray the stripper it comes right off.---I feel bad for you on your SOB neighbors!!You poor thing! Darleen - you lucky dog! I tell my DH not to buy me anything....I am a litte bit of a tight wad. My brother used to call me squeeky cuz I was so tight!!LOL I tell my DH as long as you tell me you love me!! Jamie - My DH is always saying we need time alone and have the kids sleep over his sisters. My older son, yes, buy me baby, no way!! Mary Ann - My DH blames me that AJ does not sleep, because I wouldn't let him cry. I don't know why he is complaining...I am the one who get up! LOL Julieanne - I pretend to cry when AJ is crying. He doesn't like when I do that...He comes over to me and say 'I dive you somting to cwy bout" and hit.. JUST kidding! Alice - Did you try the shower thing? Patty - Did you know that "Dorothy's House" is about 60 miles from where I live? Really. The munskins come to Liberal KS on Dorothy Days. There is 3 munskins still alive that come down!! You all are dying laughing I know. But it is true!! I know I am giving KS a good name! LOL Paula - AJ loves pasta, green beans, anything that he can pick up. If you have food he will be your best friend! He is my heavy duty child. 30 pounds. Moriah - I happy everything went okay> Sarah - I glad you put me straight, I knew Jalen Rose played for the Nuggets. I was confused when the girls told me he was a Pacer!!!I thought I was losing my mind! Well I better get back to work, our boss took us out for lunch for Secretary's Day. We got food and a gift certificate! I think I will buy me a new outfit!!I will check back later. Until next time! There is no place like home!! Love Your Kansas friends. MOE and AJ Moe and AJ 20 mo Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 15:08:34 (EDT)) Hey all...SARAH again. I am sooo bored at work today. I can't wait to leave today. It's about 75 outside!! :) MOE - JALEN does play for the Pacers now. He USED to play for the Nuggets. My boss took me out to lunch yesterday, too. Well, since I won't be back until Monday (well, maybe I'll try and post from home this weekend so I won't be SOOO far behind) I wanted to wish you all a GREAT weekend! Bye! Sarah again Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 15:14:54 (EDT)) Hi Everyone: Thank you again for all the advice and well wishes! Does anyone live in Illinois? i live in Palatine, Il.??? ***************************** Personals: Moe: thank you for your thoughts and yes things are going better now for the both of us! Well I probably won't be able to get on again till tomorrow, I do not have a computer at home so I will try tomorrow! Good-day mommies :) Christina & Alyssa (29 mon) email: c.zumrick@advantest.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 15:57:10 (EDT)) Hi Sarah: That's too bad you do not know Hannah, I was hoping just for a minute what a great thing if you did! I even called her the other night and asked her if she knew any Sarah with a daughter Hannah, she said no. Well hope you have a nice weekend! I am so booked this weekend, I have a bridal shower and taking Lys for pictures, its going to be crazy and then trying to spend time with my BF, we have not had a moment to ourselves in like 2 weeks, that's how crazy its been! Talk to ya later! :) Christina & Alyssa Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 16:01:12 (EDT)) Barbara, we own rentals. Some of them are nextdoor to each other. If a good tenant told me they were looking to move because the neighbores were bad, I'de be kicking out the losers rather than lose my good tenants. Maybe you should tell your LL you'll have to move if the weirdos are staying put nextdoor. We've had various organizations contact us looking for housing for "special people". You have to be careful how you turn them down, as they will start screaming discrimination. But maybe your LL will get rid of them. Good luck! I will have to post more later, we have a horse to go try out tonight. I am so excited. When you don't want to buy, there are plenty for sale, but the minute I started looking the well went dry! Shelly & Riley 2 email: shelly@bobvance.com Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 17:46:11 (EDT)) Barbara: Sorry to hear about your situation with the guys downstairs. I had a bad experience with neighbors and for some reason they always made me look bad in some way when the landlord would show up, so I just started calling the police and after a few calls, the landlord apologized to me for not taking care of the problem and they were evicted. I do not like to do that but I had not choice and he was threatening to evict me, so try to make it the next two months and look forward to your new house and you will have peace of mind. Have a good night ladies and talk to you soon! =) Christina & Alyssa Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 18:19:19 (EDT)) CHRISTINA- how long did it take for those people to get evicted? I talked to my landlord tonight and he said he talked to his lawyer today and they are starting the eviction process....I had to write him a letter explaning the whole situation. I will mail that tomorrow. he said in Massachusetts, it could take 30-45 days because of the courts and such. SHELLY- I know exaclty what you mean...in fact, my landlord had told me that he kind of had to let them in because of discrimination laws. I am by no means against people who are trying to rehabilitate and enter back into society...I think that is great, but cant they just keep the noise level down while they do it?? MOE and JAMIE- Thank you for caring. I can't wait to get out of here!! My landlord said that us not being on a lease has no affect on how he would handle the problem. He said it is not fair to us to be living like this. He was told by the North Charles home (their rehab center) that these guys were PROFESSIONALS trying to get back into society. I think that they were misleading to the landlord. Also, the landlord told them that no one else could move in until he was shown a credit and background check, and recieved references....and sure enough, that stupid rehab center just moved the guy in today and Bob (landlord) is pissed!! Let me just explain...my father/stepmom/grandma and numerous uncles are alcoholics and drug addicts...some have been rehabilitated, some have not been. I have nothing against people that are trying to get their lives in order...I think it is great....but this NOrth Charles center also TRIES to rehabilitate severly mentally ill people....how am I supposed to know whether or not these people have more serious problems than alcohol and drug abuse??? Barbara and Stephen Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 19:09:59 (EDT)) Lee here again, Tried to get here earlier and my darn computer wouldn't let me bring up this site. Glad it worked this time. Imagine finding such a great site only to not be able to get here. UGH!!!! I think I found out what LOL is. Is it laugh out loud? Does anyone else live in North Carolina? I live in a VERY small town called Middlesex. 30 min. outside of Raliegh. On to personals, but since I'm new it will take awhile to respond to everyone. Shelly: Great about Alex! Check your E-mail tomorrow, between Hunter being sick and homework for 3, I lost track of my time. Babara: Sorry to hear about your neighbor problems.We'll help you count down the last 2.5 with you. Congrats on the house! Christina: I lost my daughter for two years because of an abusive ex. who threatened to kill me after I left him. He hid her and NO ONE with authority would help me. (from 2 1/2 to 4 1/2) She's 7 now. And has come along way ( I'm told from being back with me) From problem child to awsome kid! So, please don't give up hope. All kids need their mommies! Not trying to bore you, just hope my story will give you hope! Julianne: acting hurt has worked a few times He seems to react better when I don't give in to the "cry till I get my way" mode and redirect him. Thanks! Jamie: Hunter talks extremely well for 2 1/2. The fit must be him not getting his way from them. (hopefully) He can be really fast and sneaky. He'll get one of them and run. So I think he knows what he's doing. What do you think? It's confusing cause the girls didn't act so aggresively. So I feel like basicly a new parent at this stage, even with older kids. Appreciate the advice! Gotta go round up the rugrats for bed. Thank GOD tomorrow's Friday!!!!! Lee and Hunter email: duane.burnett@worldnet.att Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 19:43:55 (EDT)) |