Posts by Galatea

I did get a rapid strep test and it was negative, so I requested a full culture to see if it is something else like staph.  I do not have post-nasal drip so that is out.  I am going to see an ENT to see if I meet the criteria...

Quote: Originally Posted by Adaline'sMama  Hey, thanks everyone for the advice. I might try planet, but Im already using powder detergent (always have except for seventh generation, Mrs. Meyers, and Eco. I really dont...

I have terrible sore throats multiple times per year - huge tonsils with pus on them, difficulty swallowing, high fever, glands painful, etc.  Not a flu or cold b/c I don't cough, sneeze nor am I tired.  I rarely get them...

Most diapers eventually develop some stink - you have bacteria going into multiple layers of fabric so it's gonna happen.  Liquid detergents, additives, minerals and too much detergent create a nice matrix for bacteria to be...

You can use HE detergent in a non-HE washer - just double the amount.  Country Save is a great brand.

Stay at home?  I know very few people who make enough to pay for that many kids in childcare.  

This is a bad time to go job-hunting.  I'd focus your energy on retraining your reactions to the office crap.  Don't join in, don't criticize, be relentlessly positive and kind.  At worst, you'll feel better and pPeople...

Well, you could always get a cloth-safe rash cream (Homestead Company, Magic Stick, CJ's Butter, etc.)

OS diapers almost never fit a NB.  I'd get infant prefolds and some Thirsties Duo Wraps, and use the Snappis with the PFs for better blowout control.  You'll be good until about 15 lbs or so - then just get bigger covers and...

Quote: Originally Posted by NellieKatz  My big thing to wobble about is that by allowing him to opt-out of things he doesn't enjoy OR isn't instantly perfect at, I am allowing him to be fearful of things and missing...