Posts by Thyme Mama

Quote: Originally Posted by Marissamom  at that age you could also "clearly see a penis" on a girl though. genital differentiation isn't complete until 14-15 weeks.    Where are you getting this...

Quote: Originally Posted by Marissamom  yes. 13 weeks is too soon. the sex organs have barely started differentiating, so it takes someone really well trained to be able to tell at this...

I wanted to add that I launder all my linens (curtains, rugs, shower curtains, pillows, blankets etc) OFTEN. My curtains get washed monthly or bi-monthly. Sofa pillows get washed every couple weeks (usually). Bed linens are washed...

I am super sensitive to smells, chemically sensitive and pregnant. I have to have a fresh smelling house for my general well-being. Our family of 2 adults and 3 little ones are home practically 24-7, 1 toddler in diapers and another...

My baby's measurement at exactly 10 weeks (from LMP, and I chart, so I know exactly when I ovulated and my dates are perfect, but the actual age of the BABY was 8 weeks at the ultrasound) was 4.06. If they gave you a picture or a paper...

"I AM your boss. God says and the law says. I love you and everything I instruct you to do is to help you learn what is right and become a more loving and thoughtful person. You can choose to obey, or you can choose X consequence. If...

My 4 year old still wears diapers at night. He sometimes stays dry, but he drinks a ton of water, and I would rather support his water habit than monitor it just so he doesn't have to wear a dipe at night. He is fully day trained...

Quote: Originally Posted by tibris  My grandfather was born in 1918 :p you're making me feel old Thyme! He and my grandmother only had two kids in 1944 (I think) and 1950. Not sure why they didn't have more come...

Quote: Originally Posted by tibris  That was normal back then. My great grandmother had three sets of twins and 12 singletons for a total of 18. Only 7 made it beyond childhood, my grandfather's twin didn't make it...

I think for our family, food prep is the biggest help around here. I am ravenously hungry for about 4-6 months after my little ones are born, and it is SO HARD to prepare food for little ones (and yourself)  when you're juggling a...