Thanks. This describes actual allergy type reactions so who knows if it's what's causing mine. It is all gastro and severe.

I call them soft toys. Had to google stuffies. I guess my answer is a yes and no. The giraffe soft toy in my avatar is sometimes on the headrest portion of my bed. I roll around when sleeping so any soft toy would have landed on the floor by morning. Blåhaj the shark is permanent resident on my younger son’s bed.

I slept with 2 until I had my first baby. Mr. Cuddles the bear sure helped prop that pregnant belly up towards the end.

Yes. His name is Mr. Kitterson.

Teddy is REAL. And that's all I'm saying about that! 😉

No, but I did into my mid 20's.

Yes. Always have, always will. Spouse has no opinion or if he does he's kept it to himself all these years. I call them stuffties but bow to popular spelling. I had been thinking of this topic for a few weeks then this article appeared today: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/style/stuffy-dating-stuffed-animals-relationship.html?

It might be the level/amount of sulphites present. I have seen staff cut open large packs of frozen vegetables and pour directly into the woks or bins. https://www.ifsqn.com/forum/index.php/topic/19952-allergen-management-sodium-metabisulphite-used-to-wash-products/?ampmode=1 “in the previous audit a non conformance was raised stating that sodium metabisulphite was not taken in to account as a allergen. i am un sure how to rectify this as we use it im potatoes, cabbages and a salad washer machine for the lettuce packs.” “In Australia, our national legislation around allergens requires mandatory declarations if the product contains added sulphites in concentrations of 10mg/kg or more. You would also need to check any customer requirements for limits as well if they have been documented as part of contracts or audit criteria's.”

I'm sorry you are beating yourself up now. My oldest was 14 when he broke his ankle. I pretended it wasn't broken for a night entirely because we didn't have insurance and I was just panicking, willling it to not be broken. He ultimately needed surgery to set it. The hospital social worker helped us access Medicare for him which was life-changing, but yeah, also my worst parenting moment.

I often hear the phone ringing in my sleep or when I'm in the shower when it isn't actually. "Exploding head syndrome" is my new favorite go-to explanation for everything.

Thanks. It's super weird because I eat shredded packaged lettuce from the grocery store. This has only happened at restaurants or catering but consistently. It used to be random which is when I thought it was contamination. But now it's even just 3 bites (when I forgot) or apparently one leaf on a sandwich that I even pulled some of it off as a precaution but thought I was being silly as I've never had an issue with a small bit like that.

Did she end up on Slynd? I would encourage trying that, because it won't add to the estrogen load and if it works without emotional issues, she could eventually try a hormonal IUD, which can be a lower dose and gets rid of periods for many women entirely. ETA: if/when she tries the IUD, make sure they have anesthesia available. For many women it's NBD but for those who it hurts, it really hurts.

The Foundation Room is real effort for sure! I think you should like the vibe.

I slept walked and slept talked in full sentences in my early 20s during a high stress time of my life. As in one of my closest friends had been murdered. I still sleep talk a lot. And I dream like I am insane. So my guess is just high stress. Being a mother to many I would say would put you in that category.

I’m sorry you guys are dealing with this, but glad it’s being taken seriously.

I'm so sorry, Tiggy.

Tennis was fun tonight, and I was playing a little better. Still many mistakes, but I had more focus. I'm not sure where my brain was last night. 🤪 I went for 2 nice dog walks today, and finally got back to my strength and stretch exercises I'd dropped for a few weeks.

I'm so happy for you!

Dd17 got a tick off the back of my knee. Stupid thing. Prolly hitched a ride when I was mowing the lawn.

I love Sarasota!!! Enjoy.

There were 7 of us here for ladies' game night. We had such a good time! I'm so glad I found this group to hang out with. Three of us attend the hip-hop dance class, and a couple more may join us.

We haven't used MUS, but we do use CLE, so I can speak a little about the independence. I do need to prepared for and involved in teaching the lesson. The basics of the lessons are written to the child, but you'd still need to teach the lesson from the teacher's manual first. It will direct you what to write on the board and when to use simple manipulatives (like beans) to explain something. As @HomeAgain expressed, it's not designed to be entirely independent. There is a small amount of new information each lesson, and then about 2/3 of the lesson is review, which they call, "We Remember." This part of the lesson I assign as independent work. I work outside the home some days. I teach the new material and have my child do that section with me right there. I then assign the We Remember section for when I'm not home. In this way, I love the independence of CLE, but still have to be involved in teaching. We haven't supplemented with another program because we haven't found the need to, and I like to keep things as simple as possible. The lessons can also be a little long, so adding more math would feel like a lot. Eventually I might get to the point where I don't want to be so involved in teaching math, especially if it starts to be over my head, and at this point I'd look to outsource it entirely, such as to an online class with a live teacher.

Mine has a fairly standard lineup for 12th grade: AP Iit, AP bio, AP Gov, AP Environmental Science, philosophy. No idea in what to do on math. Thinking AoPS group theory.

Praying for you all!

DD17 once insisted her finger was broken and I kept telling her she was fine.....but welp, a week later and yep! broken. She is sooooo overly dramatic about everything, I just figured it was bruised. Ooopsy !