Posts by MamaScout

Quote: Originally Posted by AngieB That's what they did. For about the last 4months the container and lab paper work has been sitting on dh's dresser. Every few weeks I nag him about doing it.: Wow. My DH...

Quote: Originally Posted by AngieB It doesn't help that my dh will not go in for the test to see if the "v" worked. I think the idea of doing you know what into a cup and then taking to someone strange...

Barcino: Hugs to you. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. It helps put things in perspective. Your sentiment is powerful, and I can completely take your advice about being more intentional about things. I tend to get...

Well, we did have DH's count checked, and we got the all-clear. But apparently, most doctors do several of those checks over the span of about a year. Wish we had known that, because our dr did only one. And yes, most recommend...

I am 25 weeks pregnant with baby #2. My first pregnancy, I was unemployed, and was able to stay home all day, watching my growing belly move, reading books, relaxing, and enjoying the entire wonderful, amazing process. This time, I...

Quote: Originally Posted by sunshinegal The trouble I seem to have is keeping track of my inventory. I have a list and try to cross off or highlight when I use up an item, but it never fails that I forget something. Or...

I don't know if you are especially wanting to do these by hand, but this is a great thread that talks about making wooden figures but with a scroll saw. My DH and I are in the process of trying to make some of these. It looks pretty...

I'm with you--I try to let my 3 year old make as many decisions as possible. I believe it's important for us to teach our children to be independent thinkers. I ask my son every day, "what do you think?" and "why is...

Quote: Originally Posted by lmonter I had the same problem with brown rice and basically gave up - I always tried doing it on the stovetop. But then I discovered Alton Brown's baked brown rice recipe - I haven't had...

Quote: Originally Posted by zansmama So in the morning I hear this argument: "Wow, the gods must have left those for you!" (dp is sort of obesessed with greek mythology) "No papa, it was the...