I loved them all, and read them when I was young. I especially loved the high school years, and every time I make fudge, I think of Betsy. BTW, we named one of our cats, "Tib".

Go get checked. You can't be sure it's viral until you have a throat culture. And a tonsil abscess means a hospital stay and a hideous amount of pain to go with it. Get the culture, Miss Stubborn. :D

I agree with the poster who said to check your serving size. I think 8 drinks a week is heavy. If you're drinking more than 4 ounces in your glass (about 1/2 cup), then you're really drinking about 16 glasses a week. And that is heavy drinking by anyone's standard.

We loved Blood on the River!

Scissors. You could try nail polish remover, but that may ruin the fleece.

Exactly. Google your own name. Chances are, your name and address will be right there for all to see. Mine is.

Most public places that I've been to within the past year (zoos, amusement parks, museums, swimming pools, even some restaurants) also have signs by their entrances saying something along these lines: "By entering our facility, you are agreeing that your photo (or any member of your party, including your children) may be taken and published in the form of advertising, promotional literature, news stories, or on social media, without any notification or remuneration." If you leave your house, expect that your photo will turn up online somewhere. It's inevitable.

You can't. People can post photos of you all over FB if they want, and if you don't have an account, you'll never know. Tagging just means identifying someone with an account by naming them in photo. If you don't have an FB account, you can still be identified in the photo. The person will simply post it in their comments. As in, "Here's the latest photo from Suzy's baby shower. From L to R, Jane Doe, Ann Smith, Lisa Jones, etc." You will never know about it, but the photo will be there for anyone on her friends' list to see. And depending on her privacy settings, for anyone who isn't, but still has an FB account. I allow "friends of friends" to view my page, so they don't have to know me to see what I post or see my photos. I have over 400 FB friends, so they can see what I post, plus all of their friends. If you really don't want any photos posted of you online, the only option these days is to stay at home or wear a bag over your head when you're in public. You can tell people you don't want them to post your photo, but there isn't a darn thing you can do about it if they do. And let's not forget Instagram. That's ALL photos. And some people post them constantly. Take a photo with your phone, and post it instantly.

Natural consequences will eventually bite her in the butt if you don't do it now. If you fail to do your assignments in college, you'll fail your class. If you don't do what your boss requests, you'll get fired. In order to say her a lifetime of learning from the "school of hard knocks", I'd set up some natural consequences for disobedience now. She can choose her actions, but she doesn't get to choose the consequences.

Oh, Rosie, I have no words. :crying: Just know that you are in my thoughts and in my heart. :grouphug:

$1,000 per year per child is my budget. Over the course of my 20 years of homeschooling, we estimate that we've spent over $40,000.00 in curriculum and supplies. And I'm not finished yet. :D

Correct. But I was simply clarifying for the poster whose child experienced it right away, that it was most likely an allergic reaction. I didn't mean to imply that it COULDN'T be an allergic reaction if it occurs five days into treatment...only that it's not as likely. In my 27 years of experience, very few of the reactions that occur that far into a course of penicillin are caused by a true allergy. But it is possible, and any child who has a reaction should be checked out. You will find, however, that most doctors won't see you for that. As the OP said, her doctor told her it wasn't a problem.

Yes. Hot flashes can begin years before any other symptoms of menopause appear. But it could also be lots of other things. Women who aren't physically active, who are overweight, and who smoke are more likely to experience non-menopausal hot flashes. Some women experience them after drinking alcohol. Spicy foods can be responsible. Certain medications can cause them. It could also be a problem with your hypothalamus, the part of your brain which regulates body temperature. The only way to know for sure is to see your doctor.

A reaction within an hour or so of taking the first dose usually is an allergy. When the rash appears after 3 days, it's usually just an "amoxicillin rash".

You're not too young for menopause. Many women go through it even earlier than 30. If you're experiencing symptoms, see your doctor.

I can tell you when they're NOT harmful...when your doctor says so. :D After testing and an exam. Otherwise, assume they are and get them checked out. I have PACs when I'm overtired. They can feel like a fish flopping around in my chest, and they make me cough. Not harmful even one little bit. There are other arrhythmias that you may barely notice, that can kill you. Only your doctor knows for sure. Let him or her make the diagnosis.

And if you're taking Amoxicillin for strep while you have mono....you will get a SPECTACULAR rash. Seriously, it's impressive. Not an allergy at all though, and no reason to stop taking the abx.

Yes, to both of the ones you mentioned. :D We could start an "ask an LDS thread" again if anyone was interested. LOL

Lots of kids get a rash on Amoxicillin. It doesn't necessarily mean an allergy. It's just a side effect, and we see it all the time in the office. Here's a quick quote for you: Between 3 and 10% of children taking amoxicillin (or ampicillin) show a late-developing (>72 hours after beginning medication and having never taken penicillin-like medication previously) rash, which is sometimes referred to as the "amoxicillin rash". The rash can also occur in adults. The rash is described as maculopapular or morbilliform (measles-like; therefore, in medical literature, it is called "amoxicillin-induced morbilliform rash".[12]) It starts on the trunk and can spread from there. This rash is unlikely to be a true allergic reaction, and is not a contraindication for future amoxicillin usage, nor should the current regimen necessarily be stopped. However, this common amoxicillin rash and a dangerous allergic reaction cannot easily be distinguished by inexperienced persons, so a healthcare professional is often required to distinguish between the two. It's ok to continue using the meds if that's all it is. And most of the time...this is what it is.

A whole lot more than you might think. A healthy lifestyle can help mitigate some things that are swimming in our gene pool, but not all of them. A lot of the time it is what it is and there is nothing you can do to change or prevent certain conditions from occurring.

In the theater? Three. I was 12 when it came out.

Sounds good to me. I, too, would be happy to contribute to a "tip jar".

Bossy does not equal "leadership skills". Bossy is wanting other people to do what you want, when you want it. It does not take their needs, preferences, or free will into account. Bossy little kids are not leaders...they're tyrants. I know, because I was one of them. :D I wanted other kids to play what I wanted to play. I didn't care what they wanted to do. Bossy kids think their way is the only right way. Bossy kids have no consideration for the feelings of others. That's not leadership skills. Unless you're practicing to be a dictator of a small country. I think bossy kids have leadership potential, but they need to be taught. They also need to be told that their behavior is wrong and unacceptable. Nobody wants to be bossed around. Nobody wants to be treated like their opinion doesn't matter. Nobody wants to be used. When my kids acted bossy, they were reprimanded for it, not told they have "leadership skills". People want to follow a natural leader. People run from a little bossy-pants. Learning to treat others with respect, being kind, trying to meet the needs of those around you in a loving way, with genuine concern for their welfare, shows leadership skills. Bossiness doesn't play into that in any way, shape, or form. I think this campaign is way off the mark.

Birth control pills. Work like a charm.

In short...it made me smarter. I was required to take four years of Latin in high school. I was also required to take four years of another foreign language. I chose French, which I had studied, along with Italian, since second grade, as part of a gifted program at my elementary school. Latin provided me with an extensive vocabulary, a facility with English, an ability to learn other Romance languages with ease, an ability to think critically, party tricks, the ability to translate erudite expressions on the t-shirts of people trying to appear smarter than they are, and so many other things I can't quantify. :D My children started their Latin studies in Kindergarten with Song School Latin. It is so much fun. My children have always looked forward to their Latin lessons.