IIRC, they run small.

:blink: No, rape is never the victim's fault. Ever.

:iagree: and :D I'm not going to dress frumpy because there are some people who would judge me for dressing in things that fit (and excuuuse me for being in shape!). I knew I shouldn't click on the link, but I did anyway. Made it halfway thru the transcript before I had to stop reading. Yuck! Sorry, I'm coming out of this stuff and it turned my stomach. :(

Actually, it sounds to me like you are a forefoot striker (coming down on the balls of your feet), probably because you have heel pain and don't want to land on them. You don't need tons on cushioning on your heels in that case, so I'd look for a minimalist shoe.

This is one you can rent for $6,900/week. It is spectacular! Would love to have a family reunion there or something.

One of the best aspects of hs'ing is being able to meet our kids where they are. I wouldn't even call what you're doing "holding back". :001_smile:

I'm just thinking that with your younger kids, it may cut into nap time, etc, and be very inconvenient. I can also see how your DD may not want to leave partway thru the day and it may be odd to the other kids that she leaves. But this may not be a concern.

Depending on your relationship with your mother, is there any way you can just let her know what you just posted? Just tell her you are not sure where you stand on certain issues right now and you need some space to process everything. Let her know that you are glad it's working for her, but that you need a break. Maybe ask her to pray for you. :grouphug:

Good. :001_smile: I just meant that you shouldn't feel apprehensive about discussing the issue, as you were about posting it here. There is nothing wrong with getting your DD's needs met, just as the SN kids need to get their needs met, kwim? I hope you find the right school for her soon. :001_smile:

That is really great! I hope the CAT scan shows nothing and all is ok.

:grouphug: That stinks and I'd be upset, too. According to the link Ellie posted, you report to the superintendent. Have you ever had any dealings with the local principal? That is odd.

Staying at this school is third on your DD's list of 4 options. That's pretty low, IMO. I'd move her to a new school where she can stay for the duration. I know you said you're checking the schools out. Be sure to meet with the administration and ask these questions. Your DD needs to have her needs met in school.

My last was a homebirth. It was a great experience. He was large and had shoulder dystocia. My MW knew exactly what to do (Gaskin Maneuver) and he was born safely and was perfect!

I'm not sure why you'd want to do this? In our city, the public library is connected with the schools, so that I can request a book from one of the schools and pick it up at the public library.

If you watch the interview on GMA with the girl and the hero, he says he doesn't consider himself a hero. He said he isn't the type of person to just leave and save himself when he knows that someone and her children are in distress. I can't believe the interviewer didn't bring up the fiance and the fact that he did just that. :001_huh:

I keep birth certificates and our marriage certificate, along with our SS cards in a safe. In the filing cabinet, I have insurance policies, medical records, DH's pay stubs, taxes, etc. Most of our bills are e-billed so it reduces paper in our home. I love that!

I got rid of my smart phone a month ago and now use a phone thru Straight Talk. I am loving the smaller bills and the service is great (it's Verizon). I don't miss my smart phone in the least. I am usually home to use a laptop/iPod Touch/Kindle Fire to get online, check emails, FB, or just play around. I don't need to do any of that while I'm out and about. ETA: It is possible to get a no-contract phone that is semi-smart, for lack of a better term. :) Mine has a touch screen, and a slide out keyboard. I text and talk as much as I did with my smart phone. I can also go online with the phone I have now, but it is clunkier than my other phone.

What an idiot for running off! :confused:

I don't have anything on the mirror of my car, but DH has his parking tag for work on his.

I would've ignored everything up and until he pushed my 2 yo. That is over the line. Way over.

Try Dawn with Olay Hand Renewal. We don't have a dishwasher so I obviously do everything by hand. I also hate gloves and refuse to wear them. I used the Dawn with Olay all thru the winter and my hands stayed soft.

I set up gmail accounts for each of my kids under my name and then just changed the name from mine to my kids' in the settings.

I never buy my DH clothes. He is way too picky. He doesn't mind going and getting his own stuff when he needs to. In your case, I'd drag your DH out with you so the two of you can do it together. You really need him there to try on things. I just had a situation in Old Navy where I tried on a pair of shorts. They fit, but I decided to buy longer ones instead, same fit same cut, just longer. So I grabbed the same size and off I went. Grrr. When I got home and put them on they didn't fit. I had to go back to the store and exchange them. Moral of the story is that you really have to try every single thing on. Knowing sizes isn't enough anymore. And you are waaaaay too busy to be running back and forth to the store. Be firm about this.

:D

Hope he's ok. I'll be watching for an update. :grouphug: