Posts by homemademomma

Quote: Originally Posted by maba  I was in a well-paying job before DS was born but I chose to stay at home with him after he was born. Every time I ask DH to parent DS - sometimes to give me a break, but most...

My son was a lot like that when he was a baby, and it was very, very challenging when I became pregnant with dd- he was about 16 months old. In hindsight, I wish I had laid down more consistent guidelines and boundaries. I was so...

Hmm. I have city water and it is chlorinated. I have lived with both well and city water multiple times, and I have never, ever noticed a chlorine smell or taste. I know there are different chlorine compounds and some smell more...

Quote: Originally Posted by pregnova  yes. this.      We had a hospital birth after a transfer from the birth center and declined the social security number. It was a...

I have nothing useful to add. I just know how frustrating it is when you are trying to figure out what is going on with your kid. BTDT times two.

What about going to a CVS or something and double checking on their machine?

One of the moms in my ataxia telangiectasia support group told us that her doctor recommended that they apply for hospice care!!!! Now, I know that pediatric hospice care is different because you can continue life preserving...

When I was your daughter's age, I took books to school and read when I finished before the other students. Is that an option? It won't get boring and it will give her something enriching and fun to do, with virtually endless variety....

I have little advice, but I went through the same thing. I always thought I would SAH and homeschool. I was amazed at home unfulfilling and mind numbing I found SAH to be. I am lucky in that my husband and I switch off a lot, so I was...

Quote: Originally Posted by Linda on the move  In your sister's defense a lot of parents, even college graduates who see it as their job to help their child be successful, feel exactly the same way. It is the...