Posts by Raven1

We are also unschoolers "at heart" (which means that is the driving philosophy and practice BUT we do some paperwork and "assigned" stuff, mostly math, spelling, writing. But it is by demand of the learner, so imo, it...

I also think that ideally, mention should have been made of the mother's wishes in that poll! (Which is why I usually refuse to respond to polls; cut and paste answers which don't fully express/reflect my views I know that after 2 yrs...

IKWYM. Same goes for Drs with us. Hard to find a suitable person. (and by that, I don't mean they must agree with everything we dicide/do/want/don't want, but they must at LEAST respect those decisions and treat us with a certain level...

I agree; justsay you are a nursing mom. If the dentist gets nosy, tell the truth. If he or she offers unsolicited advice, blow it off or simply say, "It works for us, thanks!" IKWYM, though; a while back I had to go in for a...

We use NFP; I kept charts for over 6 yrs, and am very familiar with my cycles, so much so that I don't really bother keeping them anymore. That and the fact that when bf, temps and mucus signs can be unreliable anyway! I go by...

Thanks to all for all the info; I'll have to check it out more! Ultimately, I think all possible health risks aside, I wouldn't feel comfortable with sterlization because, like I said, I would never feel sure that it would be effective!...

P.S. I should add that after my first, I felt as if I had been run over by a big truck for 4 days or so! I tore quite a bit and had a long, hrd pushing phase. No doubt in my mind that had I been in a hospital, I would have been...

I'll bite My first child (born at 26 yrs of age, a son, 8'6", 19 in. ) My labor began at 10 am or so; I got up from bed and my water broke. I called the midwife, then my DH, then sat on a towel and hated the feeling of...

Holisticmomma's comment on xrays brought to mind my view on this matter. I am not a fan of xrays, unless, of course, they are indicated for a specific and compelling reason. I myself was subjected to numerous dental xrays(and at least 2...

Smilemomma, I meant no offense by stating that *I* am as biased as *you* on this issue. Simple fact/disclaimer. You ARE biased on this issue; to attempt to deny it is futile. You are, based upon YOUR education and research and no doubt...