Posts by t2009

Thanks, AdinaL!   I'm almost through week one of charting & I've taken it every day. I haven't been taking it at exactly the same time (but only off by 15 minutes or so) & we've had a little bug & I've had to take...

Quote: Originally Posted by Just1More  I'm late to the party, after just 4.5 hours, but I have question.   Why, exactly, do pro vaxers need a forum?  I'm not against them having one.  I...

I've seen other posts in which the OP requests that those with differing views not post... it never works & usually sparks ill will & controversy (I'm thinking of a SAHM/WOHM debate from a few months back).   But I...

Also, it took my scoby a while to "warm up" to its new environs. I'm in about batch 6 right now & it's working faster (the warmer weather is helping, too). My first batch took about 14 days or so (& even then it was too sweet)...

Umm... Not sure this is "healthy" but we made this strawberry cake for my son's birthday. It is from scratch & has all natural ingredients... Next time, though, I'd like to experiment with using some whole wheat...

Took my son to Dr. Alla Aver in Glenview (?) recently & I really liked her. Her response when I told her we were still nursing at almost 3: "Good for you!"   No x-rays for the little guy & she made the exam very easy...

I'm getting serious about charting my cycle (based on recs from you awesome mamas I've finally downloaded Fertility Friend on my phone to hopefully make it easier). I ordered a BBT thermometer but I'm worried that I'll forget or take it...

It started for me as being scared &!@#less of having a huge needle going into my spine. Once I found out that's how an epidural works I decided against it. Then my friend told about her experience with an epidural & how it absolutely...

Oops. Totally misread that from the first post! I still think I'd stand by most of my previous post. Of course, it adds another layer of effects, but I still think there are two basically ethical options for OP's friend. Adopting a...

I started working full time last fall. Before that, I was a student & had a couple of full time internships but right before I started my current job I was mostly home with my son for about 6 months. My work has been super intense...