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[ZippyGirl]

Congratulations Sara!!!  He's absolutely beautiful!!!  Thank you for sharing! 
 

[Jaimee]

Avery finally rolled over!!  Tummy to back.  I couldn't get him to do it again on video, but hopefully soon.  Ds1 biked 1.5 miles around our local park unassisted! My boys are getting so strong! 

In other news, dh got his second sample results back yesterday and his sperm count is officially zero!  I felt really odd about it, but also happy that it's all done with.  On that note, we were dtd last night for the first time in a while and got walked in on by a crying ds1.   

[dashley111]

Yay Avery!  Now send him over here to teach Bettie, haha.

You totally reminded me that DH needs to make an appt for his count.  Like, this week.

[ZippyGirl]

Originally Posted by MrsKatie 

Sara, yay! I can't wait to hear the story!
 

Amanda, I am so sorry you're dealing with this with your daughter.  I'm petrified of elementary school, too.  Petrified.  I had a pretty horrific time.  I was desperately unpopular and dorky and uncool.  The bullying that went on was abusive.  So I get it, elementary school girls can be so sickeningly cruel.  I don't have ideas yet, but I promise to think about this.  Again, I'm sorry.  Hugs and hugs and hugs.

ZippyGirl, I never answered you before about my going raw story!  I have been vegan for many years, and I always loved raw food restaurants and preparation, and was intrigued by the idea of going all-raw because of how great I felt after eating a raw meal.  So one day I just decided to do it.  I was 100% raw for 4 months.  I'm sorry to say I didn't get the results I'd hoped for.  I'm certain now that it's because my diet was SO high-fat, which is a common issue with many "gourmet" raw diets.  You know, lots of nut-based "crackers," pates, etc.  And lots of avocado and olive oil.  I was often very lethargic and tired.  I LOOKED amazing - I lost about 7 or 8 pounds, and I had clear skin and bright eyes, but I just didn't feel as great as I thought I would.  I actually started the the 80/10/10 diet (have you heard of this?) but it turns out that I was pregnant at the time, so I felt crappier than ever before.  Plus my cooked-food cravings (BREAD OMG) got out-of-control.  I figured my diet wasn't working for me, so I just started eating cooked food again.  As it turns out, I was pregnant!  So I don't know how the low-fat/high-carb raw vegan thing would have worked.  I'm pretty sure now that a raw food diet can work if I limit the fat.  I don't know if I'd want to try 80/10/10, but I think that the incredibly high fat content of the gourmet raw-food thing hinders my energy level like crazy.  Days when I had a ton of fresh, organic green juice and smoothies, big salads, etc. I felt much better.

Thank you so much for sharing, Katie!  I have so many questions for you!  What are you planning on doing with KJ?  Raw?  Smoothies for her?  What do you think her first foods will be/have been?  I was thinking of starting Bode on green smoothies -- along with table food -- but don't really know what I'm doing because DD went straight to table food (no purees or smoothies).  I have heard of 80/10/10, but not really looked into it, and after reading your post, I might stay away!!!!

I am so sorry about the bullying!  I think you should have the last laugh because you are awesome, and the pictures you have posted of yourself are gorgeous!  How does your experience make you feel about raising KJ?  Do you feel more confident since you've handled mean girls before that you will be able to help her navigate social issues?

Amanda, Katie's post got me thinking about a few books that might be helpful:  Little Girls Can Be Mean and Queen Bees and Wannabees.  Never read either of them, but I have LGCBM, but I'm scared to read it! 

Jill, how is you SIL????

[ZippyGirl]

Originally Posted by Jaimee On that note, we were dtd last night for the first time in a while and got walked in on by a crying ds1.   

  That's become my new worry with life!   

[jbk21]

Way to go Austin and Avery!  What kind of trike/bike does DS1 have?  

That is great re: sperm count!  I am looking forward to that.  His checkup is in June.  

Originally Posted by Jaimee 

Avery finally rolled over!!  Tummy to back.  I couldn't get him to do it again on video, but hopefully soon.  Ds1 biked 1.5 miles around our local park unassisted! My boys are getting so strong! 

In other news, dh got his second sample results back yesterday and his sperm count is officially zero!  I felt really odd about it, but also happy that it's all done with.  On that note, we were dtd last night for the first time in a while and got walked in on by a crying ds1.   

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Originally Posted by ZippyGirl 

Thank you so much for sharing, Katie!  I have so many questions for you!  What are you planning on doing with KJ?  Raw?  Smoothies for her?  What do you think her first foods will be/have been?  I was thinking of starting Bode on green smoothies -- along with table food -- but don't really know what I'm doing because DD went straight to table food (no purees or smoothies).  I have heard of 80/10/10, but not really looked into it, and after reading your post, I might stay away!!!!

I am so sorry about the bullying!  I think you should have the last laugh because you are awesome, and the pictures you have posted of yourself are gorgeous!  How does your experience make you feel about raising KJ?  Do you feel more confident since you've handled mean girls before that you will be able to help her navigate social issues?

Amanda, Katie's post got me thinking about a few books that might be helpful:  Little Girls Can Be Mean and Queen Bees and Wannabees.  Never read either of them, but I have LGCBM, but I'm scared to read it! 

Jill, how is you SIL????

  

Also, I was so not popular, but also not bullied really.  Whew.  I was just nerdy and I think people felt sorry for me (bad home life).  I have no advice in that arena.  


 

[Jaimee]

Originally Posted by jbk21 

Way to go Austin and Avery!  What kind of trike/bike does DS1 have?  
 

Austin is using Avalon's old bike with training wheels- it's the smallest bike, 12" wheels, I think.  Bikes are much easier to pedal than trikes, so if your ds1 hasn't had success with a trike, definitely try a bike!

[KayPea]

My DD, just three, rides a balance bike - two wheels, no pedals. She can go FOREVER on it. It's like running and sitting at the same time!  

[Jaimee]

Yes, balance bikes are pretty awesome, but expensive.  If your ds1 is tall enough you could take the pedals off a regular bike.  I know a 4 year old that can ride a two wheeler b/c she started on a balance bike.  I didn't go this route b/c I didn't know about it with dd and then once ds1 saw dd pedaling, he wanted to pedal, too, and we already had the bike.

[dashley111]

I LOVE love LOVE kids riding bikes.  Biking is such an awesome activity that almost all kids enjoy!  We have been working on getting ODD to try to ride with her training wheels loose but she just isnt that confident yet. 

My oldest was 3, and got on a monkey bike with no training wheels...and just rode it.  It was incredible.  Like, he had no idea he wasn't supposed to be able to do it, so he just hopped on and got riding.  He is now, at 9, VERY into biking- its his thing.  He has taught himself tricks, loves to get air born, and takes LONG bike rides with DH.  Last weekend they went on a 17 mile ride! 

[Abraisme]

I think that kids who get a lot of practice and that have an inherent interest in riding a bike will ride early, pedals or not.  Cyan started pedaling at 18mo and was riding a 12" bike by 2yo.   His training wheels were off by the time he was 4 too.   I just think that it's because he rode every day and really wanted to do it.  He never had a balance bike.  He used his 12" bike from 2-4yo, learned w/o training wheels and then I bought him the next size.  Anyway, I think both options can work, it just depends on your kid.  Olivine is just starting to pedal now at 2.5yo, so I doubt she's going to be riding w/o training wheels any time soon.

Originally Posted by Jaimee 

Yes, balance bikes are pretty awesome, but expensive.  If your ds1 is tall enough you could take the pedals off a regular bike.  I know a 4 year old that can ride a two wheeler b/c she started on a balance bike.  I didn't go this route b/c I didn't know about it with dd and then once ds1 saw dd pedaling, he wanted to pedal, too, and we already had the bike.

[seraf]

Thanks everyone. He is great.

On bikes, Osh could pedal at 18 months but couldn't ride til 6.

There are several 3 year olds in our town who ride 2 wheelers.

[Mal85]

DD1 has a balance bike. My ILs got her a really nice wooden one for Christmas and so far it's still too tall for her. My nephew has a shorter one that she can ride, but she doesn't like hers because she has to be on her tip-toes to go and she feels like she's going to fall over. I'm hoping she'll like it more the taller she gets. She's 3 though and really wants to ride bikes. Every time she sees bikes with pedals she begs me for it. If I can find one on a garage sale this spring/summer I may pick it up. Then we can save the balance bike for next year when she's taller. It stinks that it's still too tall for her. I just think this age is ideal for learning this skill and really wish she could do it on a balance bike. Oh well...

[dashley111]

Bettie has been rolling back to front ALL day!!  AND she started pulling at her feet and putting them in her mouth   Finally, she did *something*!  Haha.  I coached her all day to get her to do it...but now that she has it she wont stop. 

Totally made my day :)

 

[birdhappy85]

Aww YAY way to go, Bettie!!! 

[TalkToMeNow]

Ash, that is awesome!! That's how those darn kids work. I was on here saying Jasper wasn't ready to eat because of sitting, interest, etc. Two days later, he's sitting like a pro and totally into eating. So funny!

Cool on the bike riding, Jaimee! My dd1 who I've been posting about still can not ride a bike. She'll be 10 in less than a month. She's terrified. Any attempts (usually with training wheels!) result in her crying and melting down on the street. She also won't go on any hills on her scooter. She says the instructions say not to. Sigh. Dd2 does well on both, though! 

Um, so yesterday at school, dd1's "BFF" said to her, "I don't want to put up with you anymore. I only put up with you because my mom says I have to." Awesome. Can I punch her and her mom? Ok, not really... Dd1 said her response was, "Well, I don't know why I put up with you either." Not sure if that is good or bad. I do not like having a tween girl!!!

[jill the pill]

Thank you for asking about my SIL Anthia!  She and the baby are home and doing great! 

I have a breastmilk question for all of you.  I pumped at work yesterday and put the milk in a cooler with ice packs.  My house was pretty crazy when I got home and I forgot to stick it in the freezer.  I just put it in the freezer and it was still chilled but would you guys still chance giving it to the baby?  I'd hate to waste it!  It still smelled ok.

[CDsMom1031]

If it still smelled okay, I'd say go for it. Being gone so long, my pumped milk sits in my cooler bag for about 12 hours. The ice pack says that 12 hours is the max, but it isn't really THAT cold by the time I get it in a freezer. As long as it still smells okay, I use it.

[birdhappy85]

Originally Posted by TalkToMeNow 

Um, so yesterday at school, dd1's "BFF" said to her, "I don't want to put up with you anymore. I only put up with you because my mom says I have to." Awesome. Can I punch her and her mom? Ok, not really... Dd1 said her response was, "Well, I don't know why I put up with you either." Not sure if that is good or bad. I do not like having a tween girl!!!

I'd say that's a good response! I would've retreated, cried in secret, and taken a blow to my self-esteem if someone said that to me as a kid. The fact that your daughter responded back with what I'd say is rather assertive for a 10-year-old says to me that she is a pretty strong kid. Is she upset after-the-fact or still doing well with it?

[dashley111]

Originally Posted by birdhappy85 

I'd say that's a good response! I would've retreated, cried in secret, and taken a blow to my self-esteem if someone said that to me as a kid. The fact that your daughter responded back with what I'd say is rather assertive for a 10-year-old says to me that she is a pretty strong kid. Is she upset after-the-fact or still doing well with it?

I agree