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Recent content by parentingzen

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    Labour and Birth

    I would suggest that you check out hypnobirthing online. I know that it sounds all hippie and strange, but the way they approach birth just might calm your nerves down. They are all about relaxing and taking things one step at a time. I would really recommend it. You just have to get past...
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    40 Day Cycle

    I had some longer cycles in the first few months. But then it went down to 28-32 days. Hopefully it will go down!
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    We're on the same page!

    I remember that feeling too! Glad you get to TTC! Yeah!
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    Help Please!

    This is a hard one. First and foremost I would say that this conversation would be best to be had with your husband. Just talking things through can help you figure out what you want. I would suggest that you sit down and sort of have rules about your conversation. Such as; no yelling...
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    devotions for a 9 year old girl?

    At this point we are doing basics. Be nice to your neighbor, who is Noah, who was Jesus, etc. But as they grow, we teach them through reading parts of a children's Bible. I think the stories are easier for them to understand. We tried to have our then 5 year old the story of Jonah the whale...
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    If you vaccinate...

    We just sign saying that we know the vaccine is being given. They do give us a sheet that says what the risks are, but we don't have to sign a paper saying that we have read it. I'm sure it is just a way of protecting themselves against any lawsuits that might come up.
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    California Homeschool Rights Threatened

    I sure hope that people are still able to care for their own children the way they see fit. If in fact homeschooling parents aren't going to be allowed to do so unless they have teaching credentials, that is terrible! Our rights seem to be being chipped away at all of the time. This is just...
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    My 18 month old just told me...

    That is great! You are on your way to potty training! Way to go!! It is a great feeling!!!
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    College funds

    That is a great question. I would say that I would probably either give it to them for something they needed. Let's say they want to start their own business. I would "invest" it in that. If they needed it for living expenses that would be another option. Part of me would really want to use...
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    Update

    Glad everything is okay. I'm sure you were worried!
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    an emotional rollercoaster? - what an understatement!!!

    My Grandpa always says that "Pregnancy pushes everything up so high that I would swear a woman has her bladder right behind her eyes." Meaning she cries all of the time. I know I sure did! Happy tears, sad tears, tears when I was tired, tears when I was excited.....the list goes on...
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    Pray This Little Baby Will Make It!!!

    Praying for her! -Amy
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    Braxton Hicks

    I agree, that it could be ligament pain. I had that and boy does it hurt. Braxton Hicks were usually just uncomfortable for me. I had them from 5 months on, and more often when I was thirsty. Try taking a drink of water and resting when you have them. -Amy
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    Can I get some prayers?

    I had the same thing happen with my 2nd child. We were so worried for a while, but had to get 2x blood work to make sure. At the levels they were at, we should have seen something, but didn't. Sure enough, the next week there she was. It was a scary time, but we made it through. She is now...
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    Help with names!!!

    I like Luke or Zane. Zane makes me think of Zane Grey novels, which are pretty masculine. I agree that Brendan is cute, but not a manly name. -Amy