Posts by ladyelmo1

But I've seen it twice now, and I really want to know: What, exactly, is a troll? Cause all I can think of is "trip, trap, trip trap" Not trying to be offensive, just really want to know. -Melissa

That's the worst part... she did. His advice was to give "Sam" a particular stuffed animal to hold when he melts down, to try to calm himself. Needless to say, it doesn't work all that well. "Sam" doesn't have a...

so, so many... Lately, dd has started telling "jokes". In the car the other day, she starts saying "daddy, daddy," When DH says "sweetie" she says "what's that?" When he repeats "what's...

test test test broken record time

I, too, think you are handling that beautifully. I don't know if I could be that calm. Could try "that not a very nice thing to say to someone. " Only other thing I can think of. -melissa

My best friend's ds (29 mos) just had surgery to remove his tonsils and adanoids (sic?). The surgery was very necessary, as the organs in question were desperately infected. "Sam" is still nursing, and cosleeping, and has a...

Regarding lying to children - I actually watched my best friend in the whold world tell my dd that something was "all gone" when the truth was that one serving of ice cream (all natural, of course) was plenty for anyone. I...

I have to admit that I fired off the hip and sent them a nasty message when I found out about all of this. Thankfully, we have such intelligent and thoughtful women here, who wrote such beautiful letters. I read all those posted here,...

Thank you all for the very warm welcome!!! In answer to your questions: FAM - fertility awareness method bcp - birth control pills Sorry, didn't mean to confuse anybody! -Melissa

Hi there! My name's Melissa, 27yr old mother of one fiercely independent 2 yr old girl (born on the 4th of July, go fig ) and hopefully many more like her to come! was admiring how inclusive and warm the community seems to be...