Posts by dutchgal

First, Can I ask why you can't pump? Just curious, is it that you are physically unable to? I remember being totally terrified as well. I couldn't fathom how a child that nursed so many times a day could even survive. She was with...

(((Ksenia))) I haven't been on the boards for a while, but saw this and my heart just hurts for you....I know how hard it is without kids, I can't even imagine what you're going through. Just remember to lean on the community you have...

Why not make it a book exchange party then? Everyone brings a favorite wrapped book (used or new--doesn't matter), everyone puts the books in a pile, and as a favor at the end of the party, each child picks a book out of the pile to take...

Bit of an update, we now choose a song together, she loves hearing me sing it and she happily unlatches and switches now. Thank god we're still BFing, since she's got a fever today and needs her fluids....poor thing! Thanks for the...

FWIW, when I see other people exercising, whether they are overweight or not, I just have lots of respect for them...I don't think you're going to see much of any other sentiment out there. I know I would never make fun of anyone doing...

Quote: Originally Posted by swd12422 Is there a better, easier way? You shouldn't soak your cast iron or use soap on it anyways. (others, please correct me if I'm wrong!!) Just gently sand the rust away and...

No, but like Mama2Xander we have an emergency kit with canned food, meds and water in one of our closets, enough to sustain our little family for 72 hours or more.

How about a bit of spongy foam carved to fit in an empty apple sauce cup? Put an apple on the lid, and there ya go.

Thanks elliesmama, that's brilliant...counting down with the alphabet might make it easier for us. I agree, if I'm nursing and grinding my teeth in frustration, we're not going to last much longer. Having some fun activity after may make...

Hi, I am still nursing my 2.5 yr old DD (yay me!) at naptime and bedtime. Here's the problem: I really feel like I am done with the BFing. It's turning into a silly power struggle, and I always end up feeling terrible and frustrated...