Posts by ComplexOphelia

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Why homeschool?   Because it makes sense. Because it's fun. Because my son has a difficult time in groups. Because kids are growing up really fast, and I love being the primary person in their lives for as long as...

It's okay. I also was totally shocked by my positive test - I had an IUD until Monday, when I had to have it removed after that pink line showed up.   Luckily, babies give us a long time to adjust into a headspace that we can...

Hiiii, everyone! Finally posting an introduction!   Name (screen name or real): Kelley EDD: 2 - something - 2011. LMP has me around February 5, but early blood work says probably a week or so later - DS2's birthday...

Awesome! Checking them out. Thanks!

Title says it all - DS2 (15 months) is a major super soaker and we haven't found anything that works overnight for him, so we're using sposies (yuck)! I'd really rather not be getting up to change him, but if I try putting him in...

Underground midwife almost killed me in my first pregnancy when she failed to do anything about severe pre-eclampsia (namely, referring me to an OB!). Seriously, like, spilling +2 protein throughout, borderline BP red flags - and then...

Color me jealous! DS is such a picky eater, and I WISH I could get him to eat so many things on your list! He won't even touch fresh fruit, despite our best intentions (exposing him to many foods early, and we also don't do any...

Eliot's is just clearing, and he was 6 weeks yesterday. He's still a bit spotty, though! I wipe him gently with warm water and a soft washcloth, and will wash his face with a tiny amount of our baby mild Dr. Bronners on bath days...

Oh, Mama!!! What a story! Thank you for sharing it. He is beyond gorgeous and I am in tears of joy. Thousands of blessings are headed from us across the ocean to your beautiful family!