Happy New Year PDX!!! - Page 8

[Sage.Naissance]

Hey PDX mamas,
I lurk on here sometimes, as I am fairly new to PDX and like to learn about whats going on, and have a few friends in the group. Anyhow I just wanted to post on here to let y'all know about the Portland Birth Collective and our facebook page, for those of you who endulge in the additional internet pass-time of facebook.
We are a group of birth professionals(presently primarily doulas and midwife students) who work together to support PDX moms in the childbearing year and advocates for healthy birth, parenting, breastfeeding etc.
We are just trying to reach out to everyone to let you all know that we exist, so if you have a facebook join our group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...3640318&ref=mf
Our actual website should be up shortly but in the meantime facebook is the best way to find us!
Cheers!

[AmyMay]

Originally Posted by papayapetunia

Did you guys see Amy's new website? I'm so proud of you, Amy! You really built your business from the ground up, just doing something that you love! :

Aw thanks Candice!!!! You all know you supported and helped create this for me, so I am forever indebted to you! To new beginnings!

Originally Posted by papayapetunia

Did you guys see this? Birth orgasm. Neat!

I had a friend's mom explain her birth comparing it to orgasm. I mean, WOW. I'd have what she's having PLEASE!!!

I watched 20/20 last night and they discussed unassisted birth, home births and surrogacy. Very interesting, and I was surprised in that they advertised the program as almost putting the issues in a negative or dangerous light, but when the actual program was on, it seemed more positive and informational than anything else. I particularly liked hearing about the mom who gave birth to all of her kids unassisted and that Ricky Lake was on the program, too. (am I coming in late on this discussion? Surely you guys have already been talking about this...LOL) I just thought it was really great.

Originally Posted by Hedy B.

Ru is being such a little muffin right now.



Yeah, I could definitely understand that. Vacations are often times much more work than a break for me, too. I sometimes dread them because of that.

I'm wondering if Ice Cream might do the trick? Just something to get the two of them out of there for a while for you. I know... not the best solution, but a way to lure them together for now, because yeah... desperate times...



That is SUPER cute!




I haven't looked yet, but I've said it before... I want to be Amy when I grow up. That lady AMAZES me.



Yep! Pretty cool! I wish I could have seen the entire segment on extended breastfeeding. Does anyone know if they put the whole thing up, or just parts of it? Because what they did put up almost felt like an attack on the poor woman they were interviewing.

Hedy, you make me shiny inside...

Hey everyone! I want to organize or get the ball rolling towards a Naked Ladies Party/Clothing swap.

I think this could be a fun and super easy thing to plan. I was thinking about the Sellwood Community Center and just setting up some tables around the room for laying clothes out on. Who would be interested????

I'm thinking maybe late February?

[Lovely]

Originally Posted by erickalynne

So...I have a JOB interview today at 5:30pm!!! watching a 2yr old and a 6yr old!!!! at my house! I am SOOOOOOO nervous.

Originally Posted by erickalynne

oooooo cross your fingers i get the job and send very good get the job vibes

Yay! :

Originally Posted by AmyMay

Hey everyone! I want to organize or get the ball rolling towards a Naked Ladies Party/Clothing swap.

I think this could be a fun and super easy thing to plan. I was thinking about the Sellwood Community Center and just setting up some tables around the room for laying clothes out on. Who would be interested????

I'm thinking maybe late February?

That sounds cool. I have some really cool clothes that just are no longer for me to give away. And new finds are so much fun!

Nice to see you post here your new website is AWESOME.

[papayapetunia]

I'm published on the Metro Parent website!

[PGNPORTLAND]

Originally Posted by AmyMay

Hey everyone! I want to organize or get the ball rolling towards a Naked Ladies Party/Clothing swap.

I think this could be a fun and super easy thing to plan. I was thinking about the Sellwood Community Center and just setting up some tables around the room for laying clothes out on. Who would be interested????

I'm thinking maybe late February?

I'd be totally into it as long as the size 12 and up crowd was participating

[aniT]

Originally Posted by PGNPORTLAND

I'd be totally into it as long as the size 12 and up crowd was participating

Umm.. nope sorry. Other's might though.

[dani76]

Originally Posted by Sage.Naissance

Hey PDX mamas,
I lurk on here sometimes, as I am fairly new to PDX and like to learn about whats going on, and have a few friends in the group. Anyhow I just wanted to post on here to let y'all know about the Portland Birth Collective and our facebook page, for those of you who endulge in the additional internet pass-time of facebook.
We are a group of birth professionals(presently primarily doulas and midwife students) who work together to support PDX moms in the childbearing year and advocates for healthy birth, parenting, breastfeeding etc.
We are just trying to reach out to everyone to let you all know that we exist, so if you have a facebook join our group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...3640318&ref=mf
Our actual website should be up shortly but in the meantime facebook is the best way to find us!
Cheers!

Hi Stephanie!

Originally Posted by AmyMay

Hey everyone! I want to organize or get the ball rolling towards a Naked Ladies Party/Clothing swap.

I think this could be a fun and super easy thing to plan. I was thinking about the Sellwood Community Center and just setting up some tables around the room for laying clothes out on. Who would be interested????

I'm thinking maybe late February?

Sounds good!

[AmyMay]

There will be lots of women there, lots of sizes, no worries!

I'm going to put it on UrbanMamas too, so expect a LOT of women there.

We'll organize the tables by size.

I'm thinking we will have a bunch of kids toys in the middle of the gym, too, so that the kids can play while moms browse. All in the same room.

Candice I LOVE THAT ARTICLE! So timely and informative! Thank you so much for sharing!

[spottiew]

Originally Posted by aniT

I have tried that a few times. When he fell asleep at 6, I put him to bed.. and when he woke up at 9 I tried to nurse him back to sleep like it was midnight.. Nope didn't work.. he was out of bed and up til 1am.

yah it wouldn't have worked here until recently, like when he started sleeping 12 hours in a stretch and all... much younger, totally would have been a nap. ii am glad we really didn't skip TOO many naps until this older age, baby without would have been evn more dreadful.

[spottiew]

Originally Posted by chiromama

Ruby did that too for a while. Ugh. it's miserable. We were to a point where she was tired, but fighting naps, and then would finally nap but then bedtime was miserable and long. So, we ditched naps. there was a couple of weeks figuring it out, and now she's down by about 8 and up by 7... mostly. But if she naps at all? oy. she will stay up late and get up earlier. Bizarre kid. but cute.

oh i would have loved 'a few weeks' to sort it out, it's been a YEAR... crappy with, crappy without, etc. tho he never did stay up real late, and the 'without' bedtime was the worse one.

tonight, he just started throwing things and crashing into walls, so we dragged him upstairs...

[spottiew]

Originally Posted by kaPOW!

Nico flat out hates Ryan right now. Wants absolutely nothing to do with him. So even though Ryan is starting to finally try to establish some connection with him, it's almost like it's too late. He's frustrated and throwing his hands up, and saying things like "well, all he wants is you. What can I do?" It's hard on everyone, for sure. But I've already been feeling on edge the last couple of weeks, and feel ready to burst into tears at any moment. I would just like a break. I would like Nico to have another "go to" person in his life. I feel so alone on so many levels and this no sleep thing intensifies every little hurt and frustration and blah! I'm just sad.

he is 3, right? kieran hates us lots

hey, did you figure out your friday child care?

[spottiew]

Originally Posted by PGNPORTLAND

I'd be totally into it as long as the size 12 and up crowd was participating

i've been waiting for the next naked lady.. tho i guess i need korin to come, cause she is my size.

[kaPOW!]

I don't understand the concern over whether skinny or bigger people are coming. All the clothes that I would get rid of are either way too big, or way to small. If they were my size I'd keep them. Maybe I'm the only one who manages to bring home so much stuff that doesn't fit, though.

[coyotemist]

Hey, cool, that clothes party sounds like fun. I'm an 18 with clothes in higher sizes that need to go...and Sellwood isn't too far, especially if I plan something else in that direction at the same time.

aniT-10 year old girls who think they can stay up in the wee hours of the morning and be just fine the next day are sorely mistaken. Des has now accidently slammed her hand against the door (I thought maybe she'd broken a bone, but it looks like it's prolly ok) and broke a half gallon of juice in a glass jar all over the floor. And to think I just said I wished I could have had a 4th...what am I, NUTS? She's going to bed VERY soon. Glad school doesn't start until Monday.

Charlie nursed for a good half hour when we got home! Yeah!

Off to mop the kitchen floor...

[aniT]

Originally Posted by coyotemist

Hey, cool, that clothes party sounds like fun. I'm an 18 with clothes in higher sizes that need to go...and Sellwood isn't too far, especially if I plan something else in that direction at the same time.


aniT-10 year old girls who think they can stay up in the wee hours of the morning and be just fine the next day are sorely mistaken. Des has now accidently slammed her hand against the door (I thought maybe she'd broken a bone, but it looks like it's prolly ok) and broke a half gallon of juice in a glass jar all over the floor. And to think I just said I wished I could have had a 4th...what am I, NUTS? She's going to bed VERY soon. Glad school doesn't start until Monday.

Charlie nursed for a good half hour when we got home! Yeah!

Off to mop the kitchen floor...

Lyla is a Lactation Consultant. Maybe she can give you some pointers. Tiff is also BFARing, however she gets BM donations to supplement. I am sure either one of them might be able to give you pointers, or just commiserate with you over the BFARing.

I hope Destiny's hand is fine.

So I found some guy on facebook with my fathers name and middle intial. He even had a car has his picture and my dad is a car salesman. Oh yea and his network was the last major city I knew my dad to live in. So I sent a friends request and said, "Are you my dad?" and the guy added me. So I go look at his profile and the guy was born when I was 11. : Dude why add me then?

[OneWithTwo]

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!

Tina- Her name is Angella Shepard and they just moved here from Sandy..does the name sound familiar? She has a 10yr old and a 6yr old and then her 2 yr old

[aniT]

Originally Posted by erickalynne

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!

Tina- Her name is Angella Shepard and they just moved here from Sandy..does the name sound familiar? She has a 10yr old and a 6yr old and then her 2 yr old

No I don't know her. Interesting though, her kids are basically the same ages as mine.

I have only lived here for four years so unless someone interacts with my children somehow I am not likely to know them.

ETA: I forgot to say CONGRATS!

[SleepyMamaBear]

i am happy to be a BFAR mentor to anyone in need or just a shoulder to cry/sigh on. btdt

[SleepyMamaBear]

oh, and HOOORAH Ericka!!!! :

[hug-o-war]

Hello Mamas! Lurking Jennifer here...
I know Savannah (thanks Savannah!) posted this last month, but it is so vital for us to react to. In a nutshell, there is current legislation that was created to make toys safer (after all the recalled toys from China, etc...) but now is actually putting anyone who makes toys (wood or otherwise), slings, cloth diapers, & baby clothes at risk for not being able to afford to stay in business. We are already having WAHM's closing down their shops and it just makes us fee ill...this isn't what was supposed to happen.
Please read on the link Savvy posted, if you haven't had a chance already. Thanks so much in advance! We want to have toy and clothing and cloth diaper and sling choices in our world!
http://www.mothersource.org/blog/item/244/