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However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
Growing old beats the alternative.
Your children only get one childhood.
If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab our problems back.
Don't compare your life to others. you have no clue what their journey entails.
If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry: GOD NEVER BLINKS.

Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.
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Enjoy your day, mamas!View Thread
Anyhow,
I was recently looking online for a new cover since she's needs new ones but I would like something that is VERY breathable since I live in Arizona. I wanted to know if anyone has used a knitted wool cover(soaker)? I hear they are great to prevent wicking on outside clothes BUT I'm hesistant.
Has anyone used a wool cover? Do you have to re-lanolize them often?
My mother in law knitts DD all kinds of unpractical things so maybe if it works out I can just have her knit some wool covers instead of some god aweful sun hat (I love my MIL BTW lol).
Thanks
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Finding a good deodorant or antiperspirant can be hard enough but the decision is even harder when there is concern over the ingredients. It would be great if products with all natural ingredients worked really well. If they did the decision would be easy.
Natural deodorants rely on vegetable enzymes, herbs or essential oils to neutralize or destroy odors. Many natural ingredients are known for their antibacterial qualities. Ingredients like lavender and mint are just a few that work on odors and also provide a pleasant scent. Tea tree oil and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) also work very well for destroying odors.View Thread
Thanks Ladies!View Thread
Here are mine:
WebMD. Came here after my 4th m/c when I found the coping with pregnancy loss board. Then moved to TTC after loss and pregnancy after loss and then the parenting boards.
DiaperPin.com. Found this when I started CD'ing. There are tons of other forums in there like frugal living, healthy living, pregnancy, parenting, in the kitchen. They also have a co-op forum where I've gotten in on some awesome deals on all kinds of things. It's a great forum and I will say that there is hardly ANY drama there. It's a very ecclectic group of woman and I've learned a ton there. Most of my enviro friendly ideas have come from there.
DiaperSwappers.com Found this one when I wanted to sell some of my CD's that weren't working for us. Then I bought a bunch of CD's to try there. They also have a ton of forums similar to diaper pin but DS is way bigger and has ALOT more drama! I mostly lurk there but I do FSOT there and join co-ops where I can get great deals on things.
That's it for me. Where else do you "hang out"?View Thread
But I found several websites that talk about this, and I read all of their reviews and comments, so I'm going for it!
It's very simple:
Pitch all of my shampoos and conditioners ladened with chemicals that I can't pronounce and switch to baking soda and water for my shampoo, and vinegar and water for conditioning.
Here's a link:
http://www.fourgreensteps.com/infozone/lifestyle-health/a-green-and-healthy-beauty-secret-going-shampoo-free
(P.S.: Who wants in on a bet that I'll quit shaving my pits by the end of the year? LOL)View Thread
I'm just now looking into this and wondering if you all have tried it...know of someone who does...or have a great detox diet?
http://daisyheadmamas.blogspot.com/2010/05/detox-our-bodies-with-fruits-and.htmlView Thread
Ugh, so frustrating! It's warmer weather now, so sometimes I'll let Neathery run around with just her diaper on, but she almost always pulls the thing off and tosses it onto the floor and then runs around all excited because she's naked.
So what I've started to do is put her in training underwear, which she will keep on longer than her diaper. But she still wets through her training pants and onto the floor.
Totally frustrating!
So I'm wondering how I get her to keep on her diaper (cloth diaper, BTW, with Velcro covers) in these warmer temps?
I'm trying to think back to my older two girls and can't for the life of me remember them going through this silly phase...View Thread

I say this totally honestly and with a smile on my face.
Neathery's monthly daycare is KILLING us. Ugh.
And then I think we're coming up for air, and it's $255 for Liv's driver's ed one month…and then $275 for brakes plus another $80 for Sway bar replacement/fix the next…and then the left rear axle seal is toast so they're referring me on to a specialist.
Looks like our 1962 Shasta camper trailer is going to be our summer getaway.
Ah, well…it could be so much worse.
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OK so the clogged duct is clear. But today I feel what appears to be two small marbles. Another clogged duct in the works?
Anyone have any ideas?View Thread
I've been married 16 years, and only used bc pills one year out of the time.
We used the "natural" methods for birth control.
Natural Family Planning
The idea behind natural family planning is very simple. A woman is fertile for only about 100 to 120 hours during a month. Let's call this time period the "window of fertility." By avoiding sexual intimacy during the window of fertility, pregnancy can be avoided. This method can also help achieve pregnancy by understanding the fertility cycle better and learning when the probability of concieving is highest. The question that various natural family planning methods are trying to answer is "How do I determine exactly when the window of fertility starts and ends?" If the window could be determined with 100% accuracy, then natural family planning would be a nearly perfect birth control method. However, the window can only be estimated (estimated though with high probability). To determine the window of fertility, these methods use such things as temperature, mucus, and cervical changes.
http://www.bygpub.com/natural/natural-family-planning.htm
Had a boo-boo only once...that was with middle dd. I must've dug my spurs in, my husband jokes. But we wanted a second child anyway. Just weren't trying, kwim? So it was a joy to see that positive sign on the pee stick.
Have you or DO you use natural birth control methods?
DH had a vasectomy when I was 6 months pg with No. 3. We knew we were done.View Thread
I also posted this on my new blog:
http://daisyheadmamas.blogspot.com/
Ways in which I live a simpler or more eco-friendly lifestyle:
* cloth diapering
* mama cloth and "Instead" cups (alternative menstrual products)
* all natural cleaning products (no more chemicals)
* buying organic or local fruits/veggies
* recycling
* gardening
* eco-friendly all-natural laundry detergent/dishwasher detergent
* laundry line to hang clothing outside
* wash nearly all laundry in cold water
I'm wanting to branch out into these areas next:
* No more paper towels, just rags for cleaning
* chicken coop for fresh eggs
* "family cloth" (alternative to toilet paper)
* new energy efficient light bulbs/appliances
* all-natural lotions/shampoos
* all-natural no-synthetic clothing
* more environmentally friendly vehicleView Thread
BethView Thread
For example, your child should be off the bottle when they are a year old. Or, you should start letting your child CIO at 6 months. Or, you should really start thinking about potty training your child at 2-3 years. Etc etc.
Not every child can fit into the perfect 'box'. And, when you tell them, oh, he's still taking his milk from a bottle at 16 months, some people give you a funny look. Then, they immediately jump to conclusions and think I'm lacking in something, maybe I'm lazy, or too attached to bottle feeding. Why can't it be that I just don't think Dane is ready to drop his bottle? Why do some people get so upset by these things? I won't have a high school kid still drinking out of a bottle, when my child goes to college, I'm sure he will be potty trained. Things happen when they should. Of course, we should encourage our children because they will eventually show interest in what you are doing. Dane is showing interest in using a cup. He goes into the bathroom with me, soon he will be intrested in using the toilet like mom and dad.
I just don't understand why I need to PUSH them to do something when I don't see any signs that they are ready? And, why do I feel the need to defend myself when people do look at me funny? Why am I so concerned about what a person in the store thinks of me? They see a small little snippet of my life and make a judgement. I am guilty of doing that too. But, for some reason, when it comes to my parenting abilities, claws come out and I get overly upset about it?View Thread
http://blogs.webmd.com/health-ehome/2010/05/9-better-baby-lotions-and-potions-you-can-make-in-minutes.htmlView Thread
http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=9037&id=2esimloda0ifo2tuh58q2ltu6uvve&id2=dqev556p20m0woeg4b8cai2setfhu&subscriber_id=bewnmqzgnrkfriwndwxjruxweawobjd&messageversion_id=ahfxmdezxlskppurspgoaogcdwaqbbk&delivery_id=auabmxbdpxnnzlybukyteubmnvtubae
I was interested to see the chlorine free tampons!View Thread
http://daisyheadmamas.blogspot.com/
I'm totally clueless how to do this blogging thing, but it's a start!View Thread
I came across this on another forum I go to. Pretty neat, huh?! My hair is way too long and in need of a cut. I think I'm going to look into it!View Thread

Just looking for anyone else's experience with them.
http://www.ecobuns.com/Bummis-Training-Pants_p_17.htmlView Thread
But...he's with Grandma, he's ok. She's ok. Time to breathe.
She sent me another, he's almost smiling.
I just feel so bad when I'm not there and he gets hurt. I know that we always want our mommy when we get hurt, even as adults!View Thread
We had Gabriel measured and he is so small. I knew it but I guess having the nurse tell me he dropped percentiles made it more real. I don't think he is too skinny, he has nice chubby cheeks and pudgy thighs but is in less then the 3rd %. Do any of you have small children?View Thread
1. Jewel - Pieces of You
2. Metallica - Black Album
3. Michael Buble - Call Me Irresponsible
4. Bon Jovi - Greatest Hits
5. Bruce Springsteen - Greatest HitsView Thread
Oh, and my mom brought me over a book that she had with tons of recipes for home made cleaners and such. Very cool.View Thread
BTW, I urban garden, so it's not really that impressive. Also, the herbs are just about 1/2 inch above ground...if that. Nothing else has sprouted yet.View Thread
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