Posts by insidevoice

I'm going to put a couple up temporarily in a Shape of A Mother public service kind of way. :)  I've had horrible polyhydramnios ( I developed this in a previous pregnancy, but it's considerably worse this time...) and have been...

Ok, so you've all heard those stories of women whose families never know- and no one can figure out why?  This pregnancy has taught me why.      Yep, that bump is it. and I'm at the point in my pregnancy...

My oldest is a girl, and then the next two are boys.  I am due in a couple months, and while there is a part of me thinking cute dresses and things would be fun- (DD is almost 10, frilly dresses aren't happening lol) in the grand...

So, you would effectively be taking on that kind of demand for a whopping $3/hour?    I know there are times that's necessary, but unless you have NO other options, I just don't see this as a good situation for you- and...

Married couple time... uhh- I've kind of enjoyed not having to worry about it.    Since my last child was born, my interest has been nil.  I would be fine with it MAYBE once every couple months, but DH is interested...

I am not saying that it was a positive thing- obviously there are things they will struggle with, I just think that it may not be as horrible/shocking/painful for them to speak about if they have done the work to heal.   Their...

Quote: Originally Posted by AshleyTiger  Well the mystery of the bruises has been solved, and I think its worse than even "the choking game" or any kind of autoerotic asphyxiation. I was collecting laundry from her...

Quote: Originally Posted by Storm Bride  hmm...my gut reaction was to disagree vehemently with this, but on thinking about it for a second, I realize that we don't have any context for the comment in the OP or what...

I guess my solution would be to find a therapist who isn't touchy-feely and go with that.  This is a problem she needs a therapist to help her with.    My mom didn't know I was that ill as a teen, but I was pretty...

Quote: Originally Posted by JenRave  I think - again - the big problem here is this person's attitude.  They say they enjoyed it - it seems they didn't think the abuse was a problem.  To me that would make...