Posts by Morgraine

I started this thread, what seems ages ago, to share a little of the anger I feel. I can say, that it is still with me! My trigger is being tired at night and the kids not going to bed or not sleeping . . . waking the baby (that really...

I would really like to share ideas about this interesting book. Raising our children Raising Ourselves. Naomi Aldort. I am surprised that I was unable to find any threads related to her ideas on parenting. Any takers?

I think it is important to expose myself to other ideas and ways of thinking. I don't consider myself AP, ie I never say that I am an Attached Parent. I don't like the term frankly. But we are diaper free, co sleeping and sling...

I am a child of a blended family and I can only say that the more people communicate and respect each other the better off for everyone IMO. OP you sound like your heart and head is in a good place to understand where "other...

When you consider collecting data ask yourself why do you want this info and how will you use it. ie If you feel you baby moving using a doppler to take the Fetal Heart Tones is probably pointless and potentially expensive if you...

LOL, Hi Amanda! I've never really introduced myself. I am a 30 y.o. Canadian Prairie Girl! I am really looking forward to the birth at the end of June. My babies come fast and hard. #3 going to hurt good but I love it anyway! LOL My...

I can really identiy with your feelings. One night I started a thread called Parenting and Rage that people are still posting on! It is common enough. For me I am a great parent all day but at night I am done. No coping skills left and...

Thanks guys! At least I don't feel like such a freak! LOL

Do your kids see each other as siblings? My boyfriend, at 15, got his 14 y.o. step-sister pregnant. They were just regular kids, good grades, no history of sexual promiscuity . . . On the other hand, acting sexual with my step-sibs is...

Normal BP and no edema elsewhere but my crotch is one swollen situation. Sitting for 10 minutes puts it to sleep. I am due in June. I have a healthy body weight and good diet. Baby #3. Can anyone relate or offer some advise...