Posts by revolting

Maia - I don't know if being a ward of the state is worse than having guardians who have a history of abandoning children in their care. At least the state will provide you with food, housing, and clothing until you are 21, 5 years...

Okay, I am officially hoping for a girl. My partner is Jewish (raised very assimilated). He agreed to keeping our first son intact, but this weekend he mentione off-handedly about how he isn't sure he made the right choice about that. I...

On wills - My partner and I can't agree on where our kids would go if something happened to us.. My kids love my parents, see them regularly, and are young enough that I think they would live long enough to bring our kids to adulthood,...

Shiloh - Thanks for stepping up! You'll rock it! That sucks that he won't go with you to your appointment. Serenyd - Thinking of you. Danielle - Glad to hear you have a nice strong heartbeat. Hope your scan and test go well! John - I'd...

My DD had a strong passion for the Little House books at thois age. We read them together once and she read them over and over by herself. She also liked the Magic Tree House series, Ramona series, Ivy and Bean series, the Spiderwick...

Also, not every three year old likes chapter books. My six year old, who has tested as gifted, didn't like them until she was four, and her younger brother, who is three, only likes the Magic Tree House series. Both children still like...

I gave my 6 year old one DTap at 2 months before stopping vaccinating. When we enrolled her in an Illinois public school, we submitted a religious exemption. I have a baby coming in October, and after watching a newborn go through...

Seconding Ask. My six year old also gets Highlights.

I think a kid might get teased with Cash as a first name. Maybe use it as a middle? I think Evey is a cute name, but when she's an adult she might want a legal name that sounds less like a nickname. What about Eve? Or Evelyn?

So so sorry for your loss. Whether to have surgery or let the baby pass naturally is a very personal decision. Do you have childcare? Someone to support you through the miscarriage? How much of the D&C will your insurance cover? Will...