Yooper Mamas, Say Ya to da UP, EH?

[Smalls181]

I am in Chippewa County. :cold: :joy: :eyesroll That 'bout sums it up, LOL

Sweet!! I just moved here, to the Soo, in May from down-state. This is where my husband grew up, so Ive been visiting here for several years. I am pretty excited to be here! Quite a bit going on in the way of an AP community, much to my surprise. =) And I enjoy the cooler weather.

[MPJJJ]

I wasnt aware we had an ap community. I work a lot though, so I dont get out much. I will be attending Moms Group on Monday evening though. It is through the Care Net Pregnancy Center. Maybe I will see you there?

[Smalls181]

I wasnt aware we had an ap community. I work a lot though, so I dont get out much. I will be attending Moms Group on Monday evening though. It is through the Care Net Pregnancy Center. Maybe I will see you there?

Oh I went to that back in June! I dont remember everyone there, but I was the one talking all car-seat crazy, if you were there. :lol

I am actually headed to Minnesota tomorrow and wont be back until the end of the month. But August 2nd, the B.E.S.T group (breastfeeding education and support team) is sponsoring an ice cream social down at Project Playground to celebrate World Breastfeeding Month! 12:30-2pm. Its free, and should be lots of fun.

The BEST group is also starting up this "sling initiatve". They have all of these ring slings made, and if new moms attend one of the breastfeeding classes and breastfeeds for at least 2 weeks, they get a free sling! I am going to helping the moms learn how to use these slings, and am also working on starting up a babywearing group in the area. There is a CNM who will be accepting patience in January 09, and a new OB/GYN coming to town next month whose wife is a lay midwife!!! I dont know for sure if she will be practicing or not, but I have my fingers crossed extra tight that she will!

Anyways! You should be seeing more and more babywearing as the months go on. If I have anything to do with it, you will!

[mommybugs]

Does anyone know anything about Doula training classes in Marquette? I have heard through the grapevine (the ladies who run the breastfeeding support team here in the Soo) that there is going to be one? Any info on this would be awesome! It would save me a trip to Ann Arbor!



Yes yes, My friend and i trained 2 ladies about month ago. Lauren who is on here and Maria....We do our traing thru our Doula Group called Marquette Doula Services .We will be dong another training soon.( date not known of yet)

You can check out our website at WWW.Marquettedoulas.com


:) I really want to meet you!!

:) Desiree!

[rparker]

Hi, my husband has accepted a job in Ironwood and we're moving there next month. We have a 9 month old daughter, so I'd love any recommendations for mom/baby related groups and activities in the UP. We'll be living in Ironwood initially, but we'd eventually like to live in Marquette (my husband would commute). So any suggestions for things to do? I've been trying to figure out where the closest LLL meetings are and my best guess is either Marquette or Duluth? Any attachment parenting groups?

[Qerratsmom]

Welcome to the U.P.
Unfortunetly Marquette does not have an LLL group although I think there is a breastfeeding support group starting. We don't really have any attached parenting groups but we have a lot of attached parents LOL! There is a MOMs group but I don't know when they meet. Otherwise there is an informal group of us that get together for playgroups usually weekly.

Also I think there was another Mama that posted on this thread that was moving to Ironwood, you may want to check the thread for her user name. Might be a couple pages back.

[rparker]

Thanks for the info. Bummer about there not being a Marquette LLL; the info on the LLL website is probably outdated :(

[mommybugs]

KIDS SUMMER CARNIVAL
SATURDAY, JULY 19TH
11AM - 4 PM
AT THE
MARQUETTE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
(We are located on the corner of 553 and 480)


TOTALLY FREE!! :bouncy
Huge Bounce House, Games, Crafts, Food, Face Painting and Clowns!
Bring your whole family and come have a blast!



Come on out!! I am doing a face painting booth!! :) :energy:

There will be free food, crafts, games and everything!! Even a HUGE bounce HOUSE!!! :balloons:jumpers:

[Smalls181]

Oh I am excited! I am out in MN right now, but I will be back to MI in early August. I am looking forward to meeting you, too!

Yes yes, My friend and i trained 2 ladies about month ago. Lauren who is on here and Maria....We do our traing thru our Doula Group called Marquette Doula Services .We will be dong another training soon.( date not known of yet)

You can check out our website at WWW.Marquettedoulas.com


:) I really want to meet you!!

:) Desiree!

[Leah_G]

Hi, my husband has accepted a job in Ironwood and we're moving there next month. We have a 9 month old daughter, so I'd love any recommendations for mom/baby related groups and activities in the UP. We'll be living in Ironwood initially, but we'd eventually like to live in Marquette (my husband would commute). So any suggestions for things to do? I've been trying to figure out where the closest LLL meetings are and my best guess is either Marquette or Duluth? Any attachment parenting groups?

I sent you a PM. Welcome to the area...when you get here!

[MPJJJ]

ETA: Ugh, that quote button didnt work. This message was aimed at Smalls181. :)


I went to Moms group last Monday, and was promptly reminded why I havent gone in 2 years! After listening to about 5 women bash foster parents (they have apparently all had their kids in foster homes) I got to hear about how horrible everyone's life is. It was pretty depressing. Not sure I'm going back to the next one. Maybe we can meet at Project Playground sometime instead?

[Smalls181]

ETA: Ugh, that quote button didnt work. This message was aimed at Smalls181. :)


I went to Moms group last Monday, and was promptly reminded why I havent gone in 2 years! After listening to about 5 women bash foster parents (they have apparently all had their kids in foster homes) I got to hear about how horrible everyone's life is. It was pretty depressing. Not sure I'm going back to the next one. Maybe we can meet at Project Playground sometime instead?


Oh thats a bummer! I mostly go for the free stuff you get, and to get out of the house. I am always looking to meet people, and hang out at the parks. we wont be back to the Soo for a few more weeks, though. we are out in MN visiting family.

I can send you a message when we get back. =)

[mommybugs]

August 4th- belly casting, baby bonding and baby wearing


HEY!!! I need some AP mommas to help me out! If you have baby wearing knowledge and woudl like to share our knowledge and love of baby wearing then PLEASE let me know so you can do a little talk at our next advocates meeting! :) Susanne the local major belly caster will also be there.

http://www.bellycastingbysusanne.com/

I do casts as well, but she is like super pro at it!!




:) Hope everyone is enjoying this great weather!!! :joy:
Things here are going good.We are dong our first "full blown" fertility round this month....ills, pills, pills and shots..FUN FUN, i get sick wih some of the drus....but it is sooo worth it!! I dont have high hopes or this month it working but they say te 2nd moth th chances of it working are wayyyy higher. PRAYING!! after trying for a baby for almost 4 years..we are sooooo ready. Daniel is dying for a bay brother or sister. Sooooo thats all thats new with us...How r you all??

[redhotmama]

mommybugs :dust have fun making babies!

Yooper mamas, anyone have ripe thimbleberries yet? I had some at a potluck, but all the berries I've seen are still green.

[imalego]

I just ate the couple ripe thimbleberries I came across yesterday. Everything is still has at least another week or two.

I did however go blueberry picking with russianthistle yesterday and gathered up quite a few!!





Desi---email me about the AFIB, I'd be happy to bring my slings and such!

[babycatcher01]

I just wanted to say hi to everyone. I havent been able to do any fun computer work, preparing for tests, children, husband, babies being born, everyone, gets my attention but me. But for now waiting for a baby to come in Curtis. So Iam saying hi form the Nautical Festival in Rogers City. Nothing but beach and sun, oh yes and cying children:D So hello everyone!

[sparkygirl74]

Hi ladies. We are going to be in Houghton next week for my Great Grandmothers 100th birthday and I was wondering if you all knew of a few fun, cheap things we could do with little ones. We have a 3 1/2 year old and a nine month old.
Thanks, we can't wait to get there!

Shannon

[Mrs. Cheerful Face]

Hi Shannon, Sorry I won't be in town to play... there is the wonderful Chutes and Ladders park at the waterfront, we have a wonderful new library if it rains (hope not) or lovely shops and a Saturday market in Hancock. Also great hiking trails in both Houhgton and Hancock. If you feel like a little drive of 10 miles or so you can venture out to McLain State Park, a straight shot out of Hancock up the canal, great beaches, a super cool lighthouse and great playground. There are some great restaurants too, Ambassador for pizza and stuff, Lunch Bag for Soups and Sammos and sweet treats, Suomi is famous for breakfast, or the ever popular Ming's Buffet. Have fun and post back to let us know what was fun for your family. P.S. No time for spell check, mia culpa... Marcee

[mommybugs]

Monday is the next Advocates for Informed Birth Meeting! 630 Peter White Library!!

Topic is Birth Bonding, Baby Wearing and we will also have a belly caster there!!

PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEE tell everyone you know so we can have lots of mommas come and start to come to our meetings!!!:joy:

Peace and Bugs! Desi

[sparkygirl74]

Thanks Marcee! We just got into town and are so excited to have the kids out of the car! Off to have some fun :joy:

[Qerratsmom]

Sorry I missed the babywearing meeting, been busy picking blueberries on the YellowDog Plains. Picked for 5 hours on Sunday and 3 yesterday. My seven week old strapped to me with my Moby the whole time. gotta love babywearing! Now I'm elbow deep in blueberries, freezing, canning, making pies:joy:
Thimble berries are next!

[lakesuperiormom]

Sorry I missed the babywearing meeting, been busy picking blueberries on the YellowDog Plains. Picked for 5 hours on Sunday and 3 yesterday. My seven week old strapped to me with my Moby the whole time. gotta love babywearing! Now I'm elbow deep in blueberries, freezing, canning, making pies:joy:
Thimble berries are next!
ugh...let's not forget the few minutes you laid him down and my child came to "love him to death" seriously, though you should get the babywearer of the year for that amazing task! :joy: :thumb

[mommybugs]

Hey do any o you mommas know anyone in the community who would be willing to come talk to AFIB about vaccines? Any drs or chiros who you think woudl come talk...i am trying to set up sept 8ths meeting. I want it to be HUGE!! email me if you have any ideas! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!:thumb

desibugz @ yahoo

[Smalls181]

Sorry I missed the babywearing meeting, been busy picking blueberries on the YellowDog Plains. Picked for 5 hours on Sunday and 3 yesterday. My seven week old strapped to me with my Moby the whole time. gotta love babywearing! Now I'm elbow deep in blueberries, freezing, canning, making pies:joy:
Thimble berries are next!

Do you (or anyone) have a good recipe for jams or preserves? We have been picking blueberries, too! There is an awesome field out here near the Soo. My dd has been having a blast! She just goes through eating and eating and eating them. I wish I could spend 5 hours in one day out there. She would never tolerate that. Usually we get 2-3 hours at a time. I have about 18 cups accumulated.

[MPJJJ]

Do you (or anyone) have a good recipe for jams or preserves? We have been picking blueberries, too! There is an awesome field out here near the Soo. My dd has been having a blast! She just goes through eating and eating and eating them. I wish I could spend 5 hours in one day out there. She would never tolerate that. Usually we get 2-3 hours at a time. I have about 18 cups accumulated.
Where is this field? I'd love to take the kids there.

[Smalls181]

Where is this field? I'd love to take the kids there.

Its in Raco, down M-28. As soon as you hit the sign for Raco, the Raco Lodge is on the right and you turn down that street. And then from there, oh gosh, I cant even really remember, but I think you just stay right. Its free, you just bring your buckets and find a place that hasnt been picked over. But you could seriously pick there till the end of time and still not have it all gone. Its literally acres and acres of wild berries. I want to go back and out Thursday evening if I can. We found a really great place in the shade where the berries were massive. We didnt get to spend much time there because Scarlett started getting super whiney. But thats what Ide like to do on Thursday and if that day works for you, you can follow us. Im gonna try to bring another friend and her 5 year old dd.

[sparkygirl74]

Well ladies we just got back from our visit to Houghton. We had a blast! I always forget how beautiful it is up there. We visited with a ton of family and just had a good old time. My great grandmother made a pasty dinner for over 100 people. I hope her energy and longevity is hereditary!

p.s. chutes and ladders park was a hit!

[hopefulfaith]

:wave

Hi, everyone! I lurk here every so often, wondering if there's anyone near me! We just moved to Munising. (That's a sentence you don't hear very often. :lol Funny. What an interesting little town...)

Anyone nearby me? I would love to play. :)




((And even if you aren't near me but know of anyone who does child care in the area, PM me! The babysitter I had arranged before I went back to work can't babysit now, and I'm desperately looking.....))

[redhotmama]

Happy Summer everyone! I found a red leaf in my yard today:eek

[Smalls181]

Happy Summer everyone! I found a red leaf in my yard today:eek


Oh I loooove the fall! Today (inspite of the family drama and lack of sleep) has had me in a good mood because it is cooler. Wahoo!

[redhotmama]

I like the cooler weather too, I would just like the opportunity to eat more than 2 red tomatoes before it freezes.
45 degrees this morning, makes for goooood snugglin':wink

[mommybugs]

i agree, my toms are so sad his year.....i have gotten 3 total off my plants! My flowers are rockin but all my veggies suck. Oh well......we ll love the U.P. Right?!?! :)


Desi

[cranecreek]

I was wondering if there is any doulas in the SOO area? I was contacted by a doctor's staff looking for a doula for a client in the SOO area. Any bites? Contact me ASAP so we can help this momma out doula style.

[Smalls181]

I was wondering if there is any doulas in the SOO area? I was contacted by a doctor's staff looking for a doula for a client in the SOO area. Any bites? Contact me ASAP so we can help this momma out doula style.

There are none that I know of. Just two of us who are wanting to take the class and get certified ASAP.

[mommybugs]

I know cranecreek and I are going to do a doula training class again soon just waiting to figure out when, we both Homeschool and all that so its crazy busy time. I hope we can find this lady a doula..even someone just experienced wit birth in that area could really help her...AND if a dr is asking for a doula, that is huge..and means good business for whoever gets that area:D.....hmmmmmmm

[cranecreek]

I know cranecreek and I are going to do a doula training class again soon just waiting to figure out when, we both Homeschool and all that so its crazy busy time. I hope we can find this lady a doula..even someone just experienced wit birth in that area could really help her...AND if a dr is asking for a doula, that is huge..and means good business for whoever gets that area:D.....hmmmmmmm


If there is a lady in the SSM area who is experienced at birth and would like to PM me and discuss the opportunity I would be willing to host a day training for some hands on learning( there is required book reading) and open discussion so this momma can have a doula. You can email me for more info.

[mommybugs]

VACCINES! THE TRUTH!!

Has all the talk about vaccines got your mind in a whirlwind? Do you have questions, but don’t know who to ask? If so this meeting is for YOU!!

Advocates for Informed Birth
Would like to invite you to our monthly meeting!

September 8th, 2008
6:30-8:30pm
Peter White Public Library in the Conference Room.

Speaking: Dr. Craig Thomas
Of Discover Chiropractic

[fairydoula]

I was wondering if there is any doulas in the SOO area? I was contacted by a doctor's staff looking for a doula for a client in the SOO area. Any bites? Contact me ASAP so we can help this momma out doula style.

I'm not in the UP, (yet) but it's something dh and I are considering for the future. So, what is the SOO area? I'm not from MI originally, so alot of these abbreviations throw me completely! lol.
Oh, I'm a doula, but I'm down here, south of Lansing.
- Jen

[mommybugs]

soo = sault saint marie

[russianthistle]

Do you (or anyone) have a good recipe for jams or preserves? We have been picking blueberries, too! There is an awesome field out here near the Soo. My dd has been having a blast! She just goes through eating and eating and eating them. I wish I could spend 5 hours in one day out there. She would never tolerate that. Usually we get 2-3 hours at a time. I have about 18 cups accumulated.

For jam recipes, see the insert in the pectin you use. I have made the Sure-Jell kind, but recommend the Pomona kind (as you use WAY less sugar). You can do cooked or frozen. Jams are super easy! I did it myself for the first time (in my life!) after a particularly good blueberry picking.


:wave

Hi, everyone! I lurk here every so often, wondering if there's anyone near me! We just moved to Munising. (That's a sentence you don't hear very often. :lol Funny. What an interesting little town...)

Anyone nearby me? I would love to play. :)




((And even if you aren't near me but know of anyone who does child care in the area, PM me! The babysitter I had arranged before I went back to work can't babysit now, and I'm desperately looking.....))

HI hopefulfaith!
WE met when I was pregnant (and working at the Falling Rock) and you gave me a fuzzy bun. I would love to get together. I just relocated from Deerton to Rumely (about 8 or 10 miles from Chatham). Pm me!

[russianthistle]

Two of us have news!
I'm not telling who else is in my boat, but...
I am growing!:belly

[JenLove]

Two of us have news!
I'm not telling who else is in my boat, but...
I am growing!:belly

Congratulations mama!! :D How far along are you?

[russianthistle]

6 weeks

[MamaGlow]

Yeah! Congrats to you!

[russianthistle]

Last night, Qerratsmom's husband and I went to the great mother-lode of blackberries in the woods and picked until we could not see what color the berries were. Tasty blackberries abound!!!!

Unlike Redhot, I do not care fore cooler nights just yet. It is not Autumn yet, and I am not ready for the cold. I have so many tomatoes (too) on my plants and just 8 or 10 have actually ripened.

Over the weekend, we moved from Deerton to Rumely (did I already write that?). And, yesterday Casimir and I visited the Laughing Whitefish Falls. He walked almost all the way back! It was amazingly beautiful. I will go back there when the maples are ablaze!

[imalego]

So, I'm the other person in the boat with Russianthistle.
:joy:
:+:belly


;)

[mommybugs]

HUGE CONGRATS!!! :thumb:joy::D


I need to drink you ad thistles water!!!

[Mrs. Cheerful Face]

Holy surprises!!!!! I turn my back for a month and zowy- wowy! Mamas I'm so excited for you both, will need to hug you both on the way thru town!!!! I'm so happy for you, hooray!!!!!

[fairydoula]

DH and I went to see Da Yoopers, they were in Battle Creek. When I was in radio, I would get calls all the time to play "the second week of deer camp" around hunting season.
They were pretty funny. I think I'm gonna get DH one of their orange hats... that way he won't get lost if he goes hunting... hopefully. hahaha

Can any Yoopers tell me if there are midwives in their area? if so, websites? info? I have a friend who is thinking of moving up there from Wisconsin, and dh and I have batted the idea around lately too....
Thanks!

[russianthistle]

DH and I went to see Da Yoopers, they were in Battle Creek. When I was in radio, I would get calls all the time to play "the second week of deer camp" around hunting season.
They were pretty funny. I think I'm gonna get DH one of their orange hats... that way he won't get lost if he goes hunting... hopefully. hahaha

Can any Yoopers tell me if there are midwives in their area? if so, websites? info? I have a friend who is thinking of moving up there from Wisconsin, and dh and I have batted the idea around lately too....
Thanks!


Aaaah, Da Yoopers, haha. My friend's dad is in the band, the guy who owns the tourist trap.

There are midwives in the area. No website that I know of, but there is the doula website (perhaps you have seen it already?):

http://www.marquettedoulas.com/

Let us know if the idea of moving for either you or your friend develops!

[fairydoula]

Aaaah, Da Yoopers, haha. My friend's dad is in the band, the guy who owns the tourist trap.

There are midwives in the area. No website that I know of, but there is the doula website (perhaps you have seen it already?):

http://www.marquettedoulas.com/

Let us know if the idea of moving for either you or your friend develops!


Thanks, great website, I hadn't seen it before.
Do you know any of the midwives in the area?

Is there a good website to learn more about the UP, specifically the climate, growing season, snowfall, average lows and highs, etc?

When I moved to MI my dh had grown up here, but not been back in 30 years. He remembered lots of snow and fun, but down here, it snows, then melts, snows and ices over, then melts, then snows again, then melts again.
It really sucks! I was looking forward to snow all winter, so we could snowmobile, showshoe, ski, build snow forts, etc.... but none of that is really feasable here. So, because of climate, cheaper land up north, more beautiful natural surroundings, lots of reasons, we're looking at the UP.
Appreciate any advice, info, etc.
I'm a California girl, only been here 3 years, so any info would not be repetitive for me. Thanks!
- Jen

[imalego]

DH and I went to see Da Yoopers, they were in Battle Creek. When I was in radio, I would get calls all the time to play "the second week of deer camp" around hunting season.
They were pretty funny. I think I'm gonna get DH one of their orange hats... that way he won't get lost if he goes hunting... hopefully. hahaha

Can any Yoopers tell me if there are midwives in their area? if so, websites? info? I have a friend who is thinking of moving up there from Wisconsin, and dh and I have batted the idea around lately too....
Thanks!

Fairy, you mention Battle Creek....are you living near Marshall by chance? DP is from there and his family is still living there. Quite the place, if I may say so....

[russianthistle]

Do you know any of the midwives in the area?

Is there a good website to learn more about the UP, specifically the climate, growing season, snowfall, average lows and highs, etc?

When I moved to MI my dh had grown up here, but not been back in 30 years. He remembered lots of snow and fun, but down here, it snows, then melts, snows and ices over, then melts, then snows again, then melts again.
It really sucks! I was looking forward to snow all winter, so we could snowmobile, showshoe, ski, build snow forts, etc.... but none of that is really feasable here. So, because of climate, cheaper land up north, more beautiful natural surroundings, lots of reasons, we're looking at the UP.
Appreciate any advice, info, etc.
I'm a California girl, only been here 3 years, so any info would not be repetitive for me. Thanks!
- Jen


I do know the midwives here.

There (usually) is snow here all winter...to the point where April, even May rolls around and crocuses have to push their way through the snow. You can do all of the above: build snow forts, snowshoe, etc. and you have to to stay sane.

Land is certainly cheaper here...see here:
http://www.uparidx.com/idx/ncentral/bigc/residential/browse.php

It is absolutely gorgeous! And there is very little population (which is a good thing to me). There is a nice natural living community, I think.

The only problem I find is the work situation. There is not a lot of work here that pays well. It all depends on what you and your dp do.

My sis (who grew up here) lives in CA and is looking to come back...where were you in CA?

From what you write you'd probably like it here....

[fairydoula]

I do know the midwives here.

There (usually) is snow here all winter...to the point where April, even May rolls around and crocuses have to push their way through the snow. You can do all of the above: build snow forts, snowshoe, etc. and you have to to stay sane.

Land is certainly cheaper here...see here:
http://www.uparidx.com/idx/ncentral/bigc/residential/browse.php

It is absolutely gorgeous! And there is very little population (which is a good thing to me). There is a nice natural living community, I think.

The only problem I find is the work situation. There is not a lot of work here that pays well. It all depends on what you and your dp do.

My sis (who grew up here) lives in CA and is looking to come back...where were you in CA?

From what you write you'd probably like it here....

I'm a doula and massage therapist. I'm a student midwife and I wouldn't move till I was ready to take on clients as a primary midwife, so it would be at least another year.
DH is thinking about doing some seasonal trucking...
and we'd be homesteading, cause we're into that and cause it cuts the cost of living.
We'd like to build our own eco house and put in solar/wind/geothermal/other to help keep us off the grid as much as possible.

[fairydoula]

Fairy, you mention Battle Creek....are you living near Marshall by chance? DP is from there and his family is still living there. Quite the place, if I may say so....

at the moment, I live in Marshall. It is sad, it's lost so much industry/jobs since we moved here 3 years ago... lost State Farm, Eaton, Lear and now Marshall Brass has laid off over 100 people and is/probably is closing too.
The only major industry left is the hospital.
It's not quite the same as we expected when we moved here. DH lived here from birth to 18yrs, but then went in the military and he hadn't lived here since he was 18!!! Needless to say, things have changed quite a bit since.
What do you mean it's "quite the place"? Don't worry, you can't offend me!

[Qerratsmom]

nak
drinks to imalego and rt!!:joy::joy: I'm so jealous you guys get to be pregnant together!

So I"m kinda freaking about winter coming up. Not ready at all. I'm loving the gatherin season though. mmmm...

Atleast I'll be able to drink this winter LOL! lets get the homebrew cookin!

[imalego]

at the moment, I live in Marshall. It is sad, it's lost so much industry/jobs since we moved here 3 years ago... lost State Farm, Eaton, Lear and now Marshall Brass has laid off over 100 people and is/probably is closing too.
The only major industry left is the hospital.
It's not quite the same as we expected when we moved here. DH lived here from birth to 18yrs, but then went in the military and he hadn't lived here since he was 18!!! Needless to say, things have changed quite a bit since.
What do you mean it's "quite the place"? Don't worry, you can't offend me!

Wow, small world. I wonder if our partners know each other, since it is such a small town. By "quite the place" I mean it in a not-so-nice way... DP's parents are tough people to take, very small town-ish, small mindedness, and stuck in their ways. They live in a sort of run down part of town(right by oaklawn actually), or at least their home is very run down and it just bugs me to go visit. And it seems like everywhere you go, there's someone there from Marshall. That town is going to take over the world, I swear.

Damn that fountain..... (hahahahaha)

[Mrs. Cheerful Face]

Fairydoula we would love to welcome you here in the Pen. We have an, um, entry level midwife and a very devoted doula who is a mom to 4 homeschooled kiddos and just bought a house super cheap! Great land u.p. here, great possibilites! We have a busy coop and some neat crunchy ladies. Redhotmama is our LLLeader! We would love to host you and your clan anytime. As a matter of fact come during the winter, what better time to see everything first hand??

Been thru Marshall once apon a time... but Nana was driving...

[Bonnenuit]

Hey girls, I'm from Marquette, my name is Sally and I have an 8 month old daughter.

[bgb699]

So, I'm the other person in the boat with Russianthistle.
:joy:
:+:belly


;)

Just read this:joy:. Even though I know, it still gave me goosebumps. I'm so excited for you!

And Erin, congrats to you too!

[bgb699]

Hey girls, I'm from Marquette, my name is Sally and I have an 8 month old daughter.

Hey, weird question~ are you the Sally that I met at Border Grill a couple weeks ago?
Oh, and welcome!

[imalego]

Hey girls, I'm from Marquette, my name is Sally and I have an 8 month old daughter.

You made it! :joy::joy::joy:

[Bonnenuit]

Hey, weird question~ are you the Sally that I met at Border Grill a couple weeks ago?
Oh, and welcome!

Probably. Who is this? lol




Hi Lauren :):joy:

[Bonnenuit]

Hey, weird question~ are you the Sally that I met at Border Grill a couple weeks ago?
Oh, and welcome!

Okay, yeah it was you! Lauren and I picked a date for the breastfeeding group too, btw.

[Bonnenuit]

Hey ladies!


I'm trying to look up slow cooker recipes online because Kyle wants me to make him a pork roast for dinner.

[Bonnenuit]

Any help?

http://mothering.com/discussions/showthread.php?p=12152549#post12152549

[cranecreek]

I do a lot of things in the slow cooker. Roast is excellent to do because you can cook it all day on low with the potatoes and carrots and meat altogether. We brown the roast in the skillet then put the roast in the roaster. After that we add cream of mushroom and beef bullion to the droppings and then dump it on top of the roast and veggies.

[Bonnenuit]

I do a lot of things in the slow cooker. Roast is excellent to do because you can cook it all day on low with the potatoes and carrots and meat altogether. We brown the roast in the skillet then put the roast in the roaster. After that we add cream of mushroom and beef bullion to the droppings and then dump it on top of the roast and veggies.

Oh I should have tried cream of mushroom soup. That's what mine was missing last night. It turned out okay just not creamy!

[russianthistle]

Hey girls, I'm from Marquette, my name is Sally and I have an 8 month old daughter.

Hi Sally,
I know you :p
I was your drama teacher in 9th or 10th grade. Miss P.
We'll meet IRL soon, haha. I know you and Imalego know one another.
peace

[Bonnenuit]

Hi Sally,
I know you :p
I was your drama teacher in 9th or 10th grade. Miss P.
We'll meet IRL soon, haha. I know you and Imalego know one another.
peace


I know you too:joy:

I never forgot your class. I had lots of fun, haha. Do you live near me? I am on green garden hill. You can tell me in pm if you'd like.

So did I hear you have a wee one in your belly? :love
That's exciting :)

[russianthistle]

I know you too:joy:

I never forgot your class. I had lots of fun, haha. Do you live near me? I am on green garden hill. You can tell me in pm if you'd like.

So did I hear you have a wee one in your belly? :love
That's exciting :)

Green Garden hill is gorgeous. I am in Rumely...it's between Skandia and Chatham.

Indeed...hmmm...8 wks, now ;)

So...when's the BF-ing support group's first meeting? I heard that flyers were being posted...

[MPJJJ]

Hey everyone!

Sorry to just jump in, it seems like there's no place here for us Soobies! (Sometimes I feel like the Soo isn't even in the UP!) Anyhow, DH and I decided to move this summer, to either Houghton or Marquette. I'm a direct care worker, so I can get a job anywhere...

But which place is better? Which has more nature centered activities? Which has the least expensive rent? We're looking to make like minded friends, are there any established AP play groups in those areas?

[Bonnenuit]

Hey everyone!

Sorry to just jump in, it seems like there's no place here for us Soobies! (Sometimes I feel like the Soo isn't even in the UP!) Anyhow, DH and I decided to move this summer, to either Houghton or Marquette. I'm a direct care worker, so I can get a job anywhere...

But which place is better? Which has more nature centered activities? Which has the least expensive rent? We're looking to make like minded friends, are there any established AP play groups in those areas?


If you are looking for like minded people I am going to say Marquette. I love it here.

[Bonnenuit]

Green Garden hill is gorgeous. I am in Rumely...it's between Skandia and Chatham.

Indeed...hmmm...8 wks, now ;)

So...when's the BF-ing support group's first meeting? I heard that flyers were being posted...

It's Sept 22nd at 11am in pwpl!


If you need to carpool I can drive you into mqt if you drive here if you'd like.




Congrats on being 8 weeks! Any morning sickness? I had awful ALL DAY sickness with Lilian, it was ridiculous.

[Smalls181]

Hey everyone!

Sorry to just jump in, it seems like there's no place here for us Soobies! (Sometimes I feel like the Soo isn't even in the UP!) Anyhow, DH and I decided to move this summer, to either Houghton or Marquette. I'm a direct care worker, so I can get a job anywhere...

But which place is better? Which has more nature centered activities? Which has the least expensive rent? We're looking to make like minded friends, are there any established AP play groups in those areas?

Boo! The only Soobie is leaving me!:(

[MPJJJ]

Can anyone tell me about K.I Sawyer, the old airforce base in Marquette county?

[Bonnenuit]

Can anyone tell me about K.I Sawyer, the old airforce base in Marquette county?

What do you need to know? I had some friends who were out there. It's near Marquette and I believe it's cheaper, but I don't know about the environment. I think there are a lot of difficulties and maybe some crime out there. IDK for sure though.

I would look into Skandia.

[redhotmama]

Congrats Marquette mamas!
I love it when people have babies:D

[russianthistle]

Can anyone tell me about K.I Sawyer, the old airforce base in Marquette county?

I, personally, would NOT live there, ever...no matter how cheap the rent. I think that Bonnenuit is being diplomatic in saying she's not sure about the environment. I think that you'd probably not like it there...there is said to be more trouble there than you might see in other places. I think it can be somewhat depressing. It's one of those places where people sacrifice a nice place to live to save some dough...Sorry to be so gruff and all, but I really just have a negative picture of it all.

I might guess that rent might be cheaper near Houghton...but I could be wrong. Both Marquette and Houghton are college towns.

I've had a lot of luck living about 20 miles from Mqt. For some time, I paid $225 for a one bedroom loft (only 500-600 sq. ft.) w/ a gorgeous yard, etc. Then I paid $425 for a two bedroom, say, 900 sq. ft. both places were like 20miles out of town.

It might be cheaper in Negaunee (which is close to Marquette...). Marquette tends to be high, rent-wise. I'd bet you'd pay $800-1000/mo. for a three bedroom in Mqt. I could be wrong... It all depends on how close you want to be to town.

I love being near Mqt. I think it's great here!

[russianthistle]

It's Sept 22nd at 11am in pwpl!


If you need to carpool I can drive you into mqt if you drive here if you'd like.




Congrats on being 8 weeks! Any morning sickness? I had awful ALL DAY sickness with Lilian, it was ridiculous.

Is the meeting in the children's area? or is it somewhere else?

Thanks for the invite on the carpooling. I might be interested, sometime. I usually go to town once a week and get all my stuff done in that day...some weeks I'm not very successful.

The morning sickness (which I didn't have w/ Casimir) started the very day I hit 8 wks. It's been a couple of days now of all-day uselessness, and I hate it! Been walking each day, hoping to get all those funky things outta my body. I can't go weeks and weeks being useless! I can't cook or clean or play or do regular things at all...I couldn't unless someone threatened something like beheading...then I might make myself. Looking forward to the second trimester.

See you at the meeting.

[Bonnenuit]

I, personally, would NOT live there, ever...no matter how cheap the rent. I think that Bonnenuit is being diplomatic in saying she's not sure about the environment. I think that you'd probably not like it there...there is said to be more trouble there than you might see in other places. I think it can be somewhat depressing. It's one of those places where people sacrifice a nice place to live to save some dough...Sorry to be so gruff and all, but I really just have a negative picture of it all.

I might guess that rent might be cheaper near Houghton...but I could be wrong. Both Marquette and Houghton are college towns.

I've had a lot of luck living about 20 miles from Mqt. For some time, I paid $225 for a one bedroom loft (only 500-600 sq. ft.) w/ a gorgeous yard, etc. Then I paid $425 for a two bedroom, say, 900 sq. ft. both places were like 20miles out of town.

It might be cheaper in Negaunee (which is close to Marquette...). Marquette tends to be high, rent-wise. I'd bet you'd pay $800-1000/mo. for a three bedroom in Mqt. I could be wrong... It all depends on how close you want to be to town.

I love being near Mqt. I think it's great here!

Is the meeting in the children's area? or is it somewhere else?

Thanks for the invite on the carpooling. I might be interested, sometime. I usually go to town once a week and get all my stuff done in that day...some weeks I'm not very successful.

The morning sickness (which I didn't have w/ Casimir) started the very day I hit 8 wks. It's been a couple of days now of all-day uselessness, and I hate it! Been walking each day, hoping to get all those funky things outta my body. I can't go weeks and weeks being useless! I can't cook or clean or play or do regular things at all...I couldn't unless someone threatened something like beheading...then I might make myself. Looking forward to the second trimester.

See you at the meeting.

Kay, maybe I was being diplomatic. :wink

The rent in Marquette isn't always high you just have to shop around. I found a couple do able houses when I was looking to rent, but like RT said, I'd try outside of Marquette but near it, because I LOVE living here.



I'm sorry about the sickness! I was sooooo useless with Lilian. I puked for 5 months straight. It was abysmal.

The meeting is ACROSS from the kids area :)

[russianthistle]

Okay, to drill you one more time w/ questioning....I just want to be clear.

The Breastfeeding support meeting is Sept. 22 at 11 am.

Now, the location...is it the place kind of tucked behind closed-doors on the other side of Tu Kaluthia? Where the baby grand is? where they have concerts and stuff? I'm thinking that that is what's across from the children's area.

It'll be tough to get C. in there...he is obsessed w/ the trains at the library.

Oh, and MPJJJ, perhaps what I wrote last night about the high rent is not totally correct. Bonnenuit is right, if you shop around, you may very well find some fab. place for cheap. Scope it out, mama!

[Bonnenuit]

Okay, to drill you one more time w/ questioning....I just want to be clear.

The Breastfeeding support meeting is Sept. 22 at 11 am.

Now, the location...is it the place kind of tucked behind closed-doors on the other side of Tu Kaluthia? Where the baby grand is? where they have concerts and stuff? I'm thinking that that is what's across from the children's area.

It'll be tough to get C. in there...he is obsessed w/ the trains at the library.

Oh, and MPJJJ, perhaps what I wrote last night about the high rent is not totally correct. Bonnenuit is right, if you shop around, you may very well find some fab. place for cheap. Scope it out, mama!

That's the place and time :). I hope you can get him in there! Tell him there is a giant train in the community room. lol. Yeah we could have went in the conference room which is smaller but I didn't know what the conference room was like so I said screw it.

[russianthistle]

That's the place and time :) Yeah we could have went in the conference room which is smaller but I didn't know what the conference room was like so I said screw it.

The conference is not very workable for children who like to move about. It is small and very boring. At least, in the other spot, there is plenty of room for running in circles (which is one of the things that Casimir LOVES to do these days).

[Bonnenuit]

double post.

[Bonnenuit]

The conference is not very workable for children who like to move about. It is small and very boring. At least, in the other spot, there is plenty of room for running in circles (which is one of the things that Casimir LOVES to do these days).

Oh yes, running in circles. How lovely it is to be a kid. I wish I still got as enthusiastic as I did about things like that. ha!

[Bonnenuit]

Just a reminder to you girls around Marquette: There will be a breastfeeding group at the Peter White Public Library at 11am tomorrow, Monday the 22nd!



:joy::joy::joy::joy::joy:

[bgb699]

Just a reminder to you girls around Marquette: There will be a breastfeeding group at the Peter White Public Library at 11am tomorrow, Monday the 22nd!



:joy::joy::joy::joy::joy:

Wish we could make it but I have to work. If the group ever meets on a Tuesday though, we'll be there!

[Bonnenuit]

Wish we could make it but I have to work. If the group ever meets on a Tuesday though, we'll be there!
As far as I know, we will be having our meeting in the evening next month so hopefully you can make it then!

[mommybugs]

hw did your meeting go?? I cant wait till next baby then ill be there!! Remember i need flyers to put in all the marquette doula services packets, and to hand out at Advocates....

Hope the meeting was a success!!:joy:


Desi

[Smalls181]

It might be too early for me to be posting this, but I think DD has the chicken pox! We were exposed last week when we went to visit my sister in Lansing. Her dd was getting these little bumps that we thought were flea bites (even though nobody else was getting them, and they dont have pets). But then the little girl that my sister watches 3 days a week has the pox for sure. She didn't have any lesions at the time, but I am pretty sure my dd put the other kids' binky in her mouth, possibly even used her sippy cup. It is pretty likely.. (this was last Wednesday)

I have noticed a low-grade fever the past 24 hours with my DD. Not high enough to concern me, though. And today I do see two spots on her back. So I am thinking that probably she does have them!!

I know that there aren't too many Sault folks here, but anybody is more than welcome to come over and play if you want your child exposed. I will keep y'all updated on her progress if you are interested.

[mommybugs]

YES!!! Let us knwo if she does have them....WE WANT THEM!!! :)

[Smalls181]

My dad is a D.O. and he said we should know for sure by the weekend. I will keep you updated!

This is perfect timing for us, because we have nothing going on in the next few weeks!

[MPJJJ]

I'm in the Soo, and do want my children to get them naturally while they are still so young. I'm not so sure about having to take so much time off work, though... ack!

[Smalls181]

I'm in the Soo, and do want my children to get them naturally while they are still so young. I'm not so sure about having to take so much time off work, though... ack!

Yea.. that does pose a problem...

Initially, I didn't want DD getting them till at least 3. But I am not sure how often we would be able to purposely expose her without having to travel a long distance.

[redhotmama]

MPJJJ,
I saw your siggie, congrats on your new licence. Was it a lengthy and/or difficult process? I'm interested in doing that when my girls are older. There are only 10 homes in our county...:(

[MPJJJ]

If your DD does have chickenpox, we can set up a playdate. I have some sicktime saved up that I can use, and I have been wanting to spend some time with my kiddo's, so it would be a good opportunity. It's very rare that wild chickenpox pops up anymore, and I don't want my kids to have to get boosters as an adult. :(

[MPJJJ]

Hey Redhotmama,

We started the process in February and recieved our license in July. We had to attend an orientation and recieved the paperwork, which consisted of background checks, fingerprinting paperwork, parenting assessments, and medical clearances.

We were able to get all of that done within 3 weeks. We also had to get a reference from our landlord, and vaccine records for our pets.

Then she set up a home visit, where she had a quick walk through of our home, and asked us some questions about our application. She talked to the kids for a few minutes, and then wrote up our homestudy to submit to the state.

It took about a week and a half to recieve online approval, and then about another 2 weeks to recieve our license in the mail.

We recieved a call that wasn't right for us, and we're back to waiting... not so patiently, LOL. But we're planning to move to the Marquette area this summer, so there should be more foster opportunities available for us. :)

[thisiswhatwedo]

Just a shout out my family is from Iron Mountain, I live in Mpls now but consider I.M. my home...sad to see my hillside being developed houses and all last time I was there.

[Smalls181]

The spot I thought I saw the other day went away without pussing. So I am not sure what to think! My sisters baby, who was exposed with my child, has them full blown. But we are just waiting patiently. (or, not so patiently, actually.) She still has that intermittent low-grade fever.

[Smalls181]

Does anyone know of any good pumpkin patches, hay rides, corn mazes, etc in or around Chippewa County? I know there is one near Escanaba, but that is just too far for us.

[MPJJJ]

Does anyone know of any good pumpkin patches, hay rides, corn mazes, etc in or around Chippewa County? I know there is one near Escanaba, but that is just too far for us.
www.justaplainfarm.com This is right across the bridge. I've gone to it on field trips with my boys. We're going again this month. The corn field is awesome, and there are pumpkins as far as the eye can see. We have so much fun! :love

[redhotmama]

MPJJ,
I am so curious and interested in your foster journey. How did you come to realize you wanted to sign up? What criteria are you looking for in a placement (gender, ages, siblings, etc.)? Was the inspection uncomfortable at all? Sorry to be a pest....it just seems so amazing to be able to help others in this way.
Courtney

[MPJJJ]

MPJJ,
I am so curious and interested in your foster journey. How did you come to realize you wanted to sign up? What criteria are you looking for in a placement (gender, ages, siblings, etc.)? Was the inspection uncomfortable at all? Sorry to be a pest....it just seems so amazing to be able to help others in this way.
Courtney
We have lost several nieces to the state. Our last niece, we chose to back out of the adoption process, so that the foster parents could proceed. That was a mistake. We decided that the chances of more nieces/nephews going into care were high, and we wanted to be the first ones called this time.

At first we wanted one child, ages birth to 4 (to keep birth order in our family.) Then we were called for a sibling group of 3 under 4, and our hearts melted. That placement didn't work out (another foster family was chosen), but that was enough to make us realize that we do have room in our hearts and our home for a sibling group. Right now we are licensed for 4, but we are about to bump that back down to 2, because I am in the process of opening up a daycare. State rules that when a family is licensed for foster care and daycare, they can have no more than 8 children in the home.

Yes, the interviews were uncomfortable and very invasive. We had to revisit painful experiences from our past, I did a lot of crying over that period. But overall, it was very positive. Our references were glowing, our licensing worker was very nice and supportive, and it was as painless as it could have possibly been. Emotionally taxing, but worth it.

[rparker]

Can any Yoopers tell me if there are midwives in their area? if so, websites? info? I have a friend who is thinking of moving up there from Wisconsin, and dh and I have batted the idea around lately too....
Thanks!

I just moved to Ironwood and, as far as I know, there is a practicing midwife up here. She's on the list of MANA members I received via email and I've seen her flyer in the local co-op. Her name is Sandy Pera and her phone number (taken from the emailed list) is 906-224-1383.

[MPJJJ]

My little one could possibly have an early case of chicken pox, but the doctor couldn't be sure. He woke up with several groups of red bumps on his stomach and down towards his groin. But doesn't chicken pox normally start on the chest? Either way, we will know for sure in a couple of days. You still wanna get together and have that party? :wink

[Smalls181]

My little one could possibly have an early case of chicken pox, but the doctor couldn't be sure. He woke up with several groups of red bumps on his stomach and down towards his groin. But doesn't chicken pox normally start on the chest? Either way, we will know for sure in a couple of days. You still wanna get together and have that party? :wink

From what I have read, it starts on the torso.... my nieces were on the tops of her shoulders and on her shoulder blades to begin with. They looked like flea bites.

And yes, I would definitely like to get together then! DD still hasnt gotten any bumps. She had a spot or two that I thought were CP, but they went away the next morning. I have been checking her all week, and nothing. It could take up to 2 weeks from exposure, or perhaps even longer. Keep me updated!

[JenLove]

My little one could possibly have an early case of chicken pox, but the doctor couldn't be sure. He woke up with several groups of red bumps on his stomach and down towards his groin. But doesn't chicken pox normally start on the chest? Either way, we will know for sure in a couple of days. You still wanna get together and have that party? :wink

I remember when I got CP as a child, I got it near my underwear line and down first before I got any on my belly and chest.

[russianthistle]

I got them in 4th grade and they were on my back, first. My dad told me that they were zits and I was horrified...I was only in 4th grade for Gaia's sake!

[redhotmama]

I made it :1000:
Been thinking about my senior title.... any suggestions from you fine yooper mamas?

[Smalls181]

Mine is a quote from one of my favorite movies.

I made it :1000:
Been thinking about my senior title.... any suggestions from you fine yooper mamas?

[fairydoula]

I just moved to Ironwood and, as far as I know, there is a practicing midwife up here. She's on the list of MANA members I received via email and I've seen her flyer in the local co-op. Her name is Sandy Pera and her phone number (taken from the emailed list) is 906-224-1383.

Thank you!
I've found that there are quite a few midwives down here that are NOT on the MMA website, so it's a bit confusing... whether there are or not, midwives in a certain area.
- Jen

[Bonnenuit]

Anyone know of a good website with instructions for easy to make cloth diapers?

[Smalls181]

Whats the word on the Chicken Pox? We still havent gotten any over here..

[russianthistle]

Anyone know of a good website with instructions for easy to make cloth diapers?

There are some threads on here...you might need more posts to access them, though. I'll post a thread for you:

http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=319

[mommybugs]

Just a heads up we are having a meeting 2nite! Kim Kee is coming to talk about cranial sacral stuff....should be very interesting. We also will tell some birth stories!!!


I know Lauren and I have a GREAT one!


Hope to see some of you there!! 630 PWPL in the conference room!!


Huggs! Desiree

[russianthistle]

I'm in...see you tonight!

[Smalls181]

I just have to say how happy I am right now! DD and I went to a regular ol' playgroup today and I met TWO moms who breastfeed into toddlerhood! Here! In the Soo!! I have been actively nursing my 2.5 y/o in public since we moved here in May, in hopes of attracting other moms who nurse longer, with no luck. And then today, TWO! I am so happy!

And the Chippewa county breastfeeding support group has its first meeting October 20th! Wahoo!!! :joy:

[MPJJJ]

Whats the word on the Chicken Pox? We still havent gotten any over here..
No chicken pox, it was a false alarm. It's too bad, really, I was looking forwards to staying home and cuddling with my little ones. Now I have to save my sick leave for when we're really sick.

Oh, and what playgroup were you referring to? Moms group? We used to have breastfeeding support groups here in Kinross, but nobody ever came, so they shut down for several years. I'm glad to hear they are starting up again. :thumb

[Smalls181]

It wasn't Moms group. It was something through the Great Start Collaborative. I think this one is geared towards toddlers and pre-schoolers, but I cannot remember exactly.

I am excited about the BF group, but trying not to get TOO excited. I am just going to advertise A TON and hope that it pans out.

Too bad about the CP. Scarlett hasn't gotten anything.... I wonder if she just has a natural immunity? When things like this start going around and she doesnt get it, it makes me that much more confident in my decision not to vaccinate.

No chicken pox, it was a false alarm. It's too bad, really, I was looking forwards to staying home and cuddling with my little ones. Now I have to save my sick leave for when we're really sick.

Oh, and what playgroup were you referring to? Moms group? We used to have breastfeeding support groups here in Kinross, but nobody ever came, so they shut down for several years. I'm glad to hear they are starting up again. :thumb

[Bonnenuit]

Hey everyone! Just a reminder that tomorrow at 5pm is the next marquette breastfeeding group in the childrens area at Peter White.

[Smalls181]

I know there arent too many Soo moms here, but if there are any of you lurking, the first Breastfeeding support group meeting is this Monday, 10-noon, at the first church of christ, across the street from wmh. spread the word! it will be every 3rd monday of the month. same time and place.

[mommybugs]

BIRTH ART NIGHT!!! Please come if you have ever had a baby or are pregnant now this class is going to be soooo fun! We will dim the lights and draw, paint or color our births out on paper. It i very theaputic and can really show you some things about yourself. We meet at 630 in the PWPL. I will bring everything you need, just show up.

****YOU DO NOT NOT NOT need to be an artist, it is for anyone!!! ******


Desi

[russianthistle]

* * * * * *
* * * * *
* * * * * *
It's snowing!!!!


The ground is covered here!

[Smalls181]

It snowed here some too, but nothing stuck.

[mommybugs]

we got snow too. not full covered, but little piles all over, like a powdered donut thats been tossed around!

[russianthistle]

The snow is still here this morn, too!
I think we might make some snowballs today and toss them around at things!
:treehugger::treehugger::cold::treehugger: :treehugger:

[mommybugs]

HELLO! Just a reminder the holistic health fair is this sat at up front and company!!. from 9- 4 i think. :) PLease come!! i will have a both there for doula and advocates for informed birth.


HUGGS! Desi

[Smalls181]

Are there any homebirth midwives that will go to the Soo? I am not pregnant, but a friend of mine is. She would really like a homebirth, but is not set on going unassisted. She refuses to have another baby at this hospital, so her only other option is Petoskey. Kind of a drive. Thanks!

[rparker]

Does anyone have a good idea of what the current childbirth options are in Marquette?

We're currently trying to conceive AND looking at buying a house in Marquette. Our lease in Bessemer (Ironwood) is finished in August, but we'll renew it if the only childbirth options in Marquette involve hospitals. I had a hospital birth with my first child and I really don't want to repeat the experience, but I also do not want to do an unassisted home birth. My list of midwives in MI doesn't seem to include Marquette... Help?

[russianthistle]

Does anyone have a good idea of what the current childbirth options are in Marquette?

We're currently trying to conceive AND looking at buying a house in Marquette. Our lease in Bessemer (Ironwood) is finished in August, but we'll renew it if the only childbirth options in Marquette involve hospitals. I had a hospital birth with my first child and I really don't want to repeat the experience, but I also do not want to do an unassisted home birth. My list of midwives in MI doesn't seem to include Marquette... Help?

The greatest doctor in the world is here (at least, that's what I think), family practice-wise. Also, there is a great midwife team. There's a doula network with a few different options. And, perhaps, by the time you conceive, there could be another midwife practicing (she has a small baby, right now, and is not practicing).

PM me for particular info.

[russianthistle]

Things around here sure have been dull.

Is everyone buried, now?

We got three feet so far, since Mon. (it's Thurs.). We're supposed to get a foot more tonight! I'm halfway between :joy: and :cold:.

[JenLove]

We've seen nothing but a dusting down here around Menominee. Can you send your white stuff down here, please? :)

[russianthistle]

If I could send it, I would. I'm dying to go to town to go shopping...

[Smalls181]

We have got at least 6 inches here in the Soo.. probably more like 9. I love it! I want to go play in it!

[Smalls181]

I take that back. I didnt realize how much we got last night untill I went out this morning. We got darn near a foot of snow last night, in addition to the 6+ inches we got during the week.

[MPJJJ]

I take that back. I didnt realize how much we got last night untill I went out this morning. We got darn near a foot of snow last night, in addition to the 6+ inches we got during the week.
I know, isnt it great! We got twice as much in Kinross! Makes for tricky driving though!

[redhotmama]

I feel downright ashamed at the lack of snow here in Hancock. We like to try to keep up with all you Yooper mamas, but I fear failure at less than six inches:o

[Smalls181]

I saw a wild Elk today! It wasn't in the UP, though. We were driving north on 75, somewhere between Gaylord and the bridge and what do ya know?! The biggest Elk I have ever seen, approaching the highway! Ive only ever seen Elk on farms.. never in the wild. This thing was ridiculous. I kept looking back at him for fear that he would run out, but thankfully he got close to the highway and then turned back around. Craziness!

[russianthistle]

I've only seen elk in Colorado! They're everywhere, there, esp. in the mountains.

Imagine what something like that could do to a car.

[mommybugs]

There is no advocates tonight , we decided a long time ago that dec would be a break month with all the busy holiday stuff. We will start again the first Monday in Jan!! Hope to see lots of new faces there!! :)


Hope you all are staying warm!!


I find out next week if we are preggers yet?? PRAYING!!

[Smalls181]

And we are expecting anywhere from 10-20 inches of snow over the next 24 hours. Wahoo!:wink

[JenLove]

And we are expecting anywhere from 10-20 inches of snow over the next 24 hours. Wahoo!:wink

Holy smokes!
:joy:

[russianthistle]

Interesting! I don't think we're forecasted anything! I'm checking right now!

Oh, only 6-9 inches here...it looks very quiet, right now.

Have fun Smalls!

[redhotmama]

Where is LakeSuperiorMom? I haven't seen her (online or IRL) in ages...

[Smalls181]

Yea we totally didnt get what we were expecting! I'm a little bummed, but on the other hand, we had a lot of running around to do today, and Im glad I didnt have to clean off a foot or more of snow off my car. We were running late as it was thanks to DD's new found obsession with puzzles.... :lol

Oh well, Im sure we will see our fair of snow between now and what? April? May? hehehehe

[russianthistle]

She's around...I haven't seen her, either, really. I hope to see her next week. She's got a couple of books of mine that I'm swapping for a couple of books that I have of hers.

[redhotmama]

Tell her hello for me and come on up for a cuppa. All you Marquette mamas need to come up for a road trip. Gas is down to 1.69!
I'll make brown sugar shortbread:blowkiss:

[crayon]

I'll make brown sugar shortbread:blowkiss:
:crying

[redhotmama]

Don't cry Crayon, just come home. I'll fatten you up again:eat:

[crayon]

Don't cry Crayon, just come home. I'll fatten you up again:eat:

We are about ready to- dear god. They have canceled school 5 times already this year in Alpena due to weather- have these morons never seen snow? :angry When they cancel school that means that our swim team is also canceled and Scott is going to have a major heart attach here soon. They have not had a full week of practice since they started the season! :angry

No worries on making me fatty- I am SOOOOOO there!

[rparker]

Recommendations for Chinese (or other Asian) restaurants in Marquette that are vegetarian friendly (preferably TOFU not just veggies)? We're spending the night in Marquette Wednesday on our way downstate and I'm craving Chinese food. So far the closest I've come to real Chinese in the UP was in Houghton :(

[russianthistle]

Hands down, the Thai House on Third Street, across from Valle's Market (which used to be Jack's IGA). I think it's the corner of Third and Magnetic...or it's close to there.

They have a great Pad Thai and several yummy currys. Yum.:eat:
This is my favorite place.


The Great Hunan, set back off US41 after the Westwood Mall, is pretty good, too...and it's Chinese.


There is also a Chinese Restaurant in Munising that is good. They have good Pad Thai, too. It's located on the corner of Superior (one block down--away from the lake-- from M-28) and Maple.

[imalego]

I second Thai House!! It's soo so good, and most everything on their menu can be made vegetarian(with tofu too!). I've had many things on the menu but Pad Asparagus will always be my very fave. Pra Ram is also super good, if you like peanut sauce.

The Chinese restaurants I've experienced in town are not so good. Not many veggie options and I don't think I remember tofu at any of them.


Man, I wish I had the money to go eat Thai House right this minute!!

[rparker]

Thai House it is then :)

[redhotmama]

I love Thai food! I had no idea Marquette had a Thai restaurant. Anyone tried the Thai place in Green Bay?

[JenLove]

I love Thai food! I had no idea Marquette had a Thai restaurant. Anyone tried the Thai place in Green Bay?

No, but I think I'm going down there tomorrow to go shopping at Woodman's. Where is this Thai place? :eat:

[redhotmama]

Whoa, I totally meant to say Menonome. not Green Bay. Sorry to lead you astray:o
No, we spend all our money and time on the Japanese restaurant downtown Green Bay. We lived in Japan for three years and miss it dreadfully.

[JenLove]

Whoa, I totally meant to say Menonome. not Green Bay. Sorry to lead you astray:o
No, we spend all our money and time on the Japanese restaurant downtown Green Bay. We lived in Japan for three years and miss it dreadfully.

Menominee, MI or the other one in WI? We have on in Menominee, MI that I just love but I don't know how authentic it is.

[mommybugs]

red hott where in Japan did you live, i lived there for 5 years when i was yonger, i am a military brat. We lived in Okinawa. I also LOVEEEE japaneese food!


hope you all are staying warm.....wow this snow is never ending............

[Mrs. Cheerful Face]

Well, I did it! I'm done for the night! Hope everyone else is enjoying their holidays as well! Can't wait to do some skiing with you RHmama. If its going to be winter it may as well be white!!!! Kiddos are watching a movie, I'm off to a nice hot soak with some lav. bath salts, yea for me!!! Peace mamas...

[russianthistle]

wish i could ski.
i could if i would just stay on the boring trails and if my skis could carry 20-30 extra pounds............

[Mrs. Cheerful Face]

RedHot MADE me go down the big hill, and sure enough we both landed on our duppas. Quite hilarious, very beautiful evening on the lighted trails at tech. What is it about skiing at nite? Boy if I weren't already married, what a gem! AND she bought me some nachos after, I'm so loved!

RT- Sorry you're missing the trail happenings, but what wonderful "baking" your up to! Time to spruce up the polk for next winter! I was in your neck of the woods with a client last week, boy do I miss you Marquette mamas! Anyone seen Lakesuperiormama? I miss Ms. Sunshine!

[russianthistle]

Good chance I am moving back to Deerton before the baby comes. I'm missing the lake side...a half hour seems so far from the lake. The only time I've lived this far from Lake Superior was the year I put in in the mitten (to which I'll never return!).

I'm 23 weeks right now...getting big so fast! And, boy, does the baby move a lot, esp. in the wee hours.

LSmom? no real idea. We've had very little contact. Then again, I'm out in the farmland which seems eons away from the rest of the world.

[russianthistle]

Woo-hoo! my 1000 post, right here :rainbow

[mommybugs]

Did any of you watch 20/20! It was sooooooooooooooo good! Orgasmic birth, homebirths and extended breast feeding! It was a GREATTTTTTTTT show.

[russianthistle]

did not see it...don't have tv. But! It surprises me (and pleases me so) to hear that a mainstream show like 20/20 would have anything even close to these topics running! Perhaps it can be found online?

[redhotmama]

The MI Menonome has the Thai restaurarant.
Russianthistle, I am so happy you're brewing a young one, what a great time of the year to be snuggly and nest-y and maternal.
We lived in Misawa, which is ALL the way north on Honshu, the main island. It was all pine forests and rugged Pacific beaches and towering mountains and rural rice paddies and natural geothermic mineral baths. We dream of moving back some day. Maybe as JET teachers after the kids are grown? In the meantime, it is a good thing the co-op carries yummy miso and all the seaweed my girls can eat. I went to Okinawa twice, what a beautiful place, too.
Ladies, the skiing is fine this year. I am loving being a yooper. Powder up to your knees and spandex clad men zooming around. Life is good!

[MPJJJ]

Might be coming to Marquette for a visit this month, can anyone tell me of any really kid friendly restraunts and activity centers?

[russianthistle]

Hands down, the Peter White Library! There is a little cafe in the basement (with amazing food!) of the library, just feet away from the children's area...we usually order food and eat in the children's area...C. will only allow so much time in the cafe before bolting for the trains..........

The Children's Museum (on Baraga Ave, next to the co-op) is also very worthy of kid-time!

[mommybugs]

not wanting to bug anyone i am just reminding anyone that wants to join us TONIGHT is the Jan meeting for Advocates for Informed Birth. Its at 630 in the conference room at the library. We are going over birth choices and are going to listen to a new birth story!! Please come. The local midwifes will also be there...from what i hear!!!


HUGGS! Desiree'
:joy:

oh and i bring a snack for everyone!! I know hungry mommas!!!

[russianthistle]

I thought it was a good meeting, tonight, Desi!

[mommybugs]

thanks so did i. The first meeting is always a lil wierd just geting to know everyone and seing where everyone stands, now that were back in the grove next meeting will be more "topic" centered. Hope to see you more!!

I miss all you Marquette people.....INeed to get that way more, but with one car and hubby goes to work......i am stranded in west ishpeming! :cold:


But anyways, THANK YOU SOOOOOO Much for coming. I love seeing all the baby bellys!

[russianthistle]

I don't make it to Mqt. to gather as much as I used to either. I've been so darned lazy in this pregnancy! Perhaps, I should, rather, call myself "unmotivated" over lazy...but either way, not myself!

I will keep coming! Is it possible, Desi, to put a reminder out a week or at least a few days in advance? I have missed more than one meeting because I was in Mqt. during the day of the meeting and didn't want to make two trips to town (and didn't want to bring C. to the meeting, either).

[mommybugs]

I don't make it to Mqt. to gather as much as I used to either. I've been so darned lazy in this pregnancy! Perhaps, I should, rather, call myself "unmotivated" over lazy...but either way, not myself!

I will keep coming! Is it possible, Desi, to put a reminder out a week or at least a few days in advance? I have missed more than one meeting because I was in Mqt. during the day of the meeting and didn't want to make two trips to town (and didn't want to bring C. to the meeting, either).

Yup i can do that, the schedule is also on the website
www. marquettedoulas.com, b i will put it on here a few days in advance....i just don't want anyone thinking i am bugging you all to come....but.....i am hahaha i want lots of mommas to come. Its so fun and good for us to get out and be with other mommas or mommas 2b!

[russianthistle]

I'll bug people to come for you! This is worth supporting! never feel like you're bugging about this!:thumb

[mommybugs]

THANK YOU!!! Your to sweet!