https://web.archive.org/web/20130712081121/http://www.sfreading.com/resources/ghbgrd2.html My understanding is the books used to be free and widely available, but now they are difficult to find. If anyone has a better link, I would appreciate it!

Heather, I'm not sure. I didn't think to ask in the moment. Each baby had a placenta and I was very, very thin. Looking back I wonder if she really did hear them or if she just suspected. I know she was able to distinctly hear Baby A and C, and probably suspected baby B because of his position.

Wow, thank you all for the concern! I/m sorry for not updating. I was in the hospital on and off before the babies were born, but noth for anything too serious. I just updated with a new thread.

Isaiah James, Ezra Kent, and Simon Daniel (Sy) were born November 10th, at 35 weeks! We are doing well, settled at home after 3 weeks total in the Nicu. Isaiah (baby C) was the smallest at 3lbs 10oz, Ezra (Baby B) was 5lbs 4 oz, and Simon (Baby A) was 5lbs 8 oz. All babies were born healthy-Isaiah and Ezra were in the Nicu for 2 weeks and Simon followed the week after. We've been blessed with many, many helpers! The babies are good nursers/eaters and better sleepers than their older siblings. Thanks for all the notifications I had when I logged in and I apologize for being away so long without updating!

My avatar needs to be removed, I believe. It was taken from a google search, at the time I thought it was public domain but I don't want to take a chance. I'm at the hospital without access to a computer...can a mod please remove it for me if needed? Thank you!! SWB- I am so sorry you are dealing with this. This board is a dream for me and others. Delete as many threads as needed and we will rebuild!

Perhaps create a standard line: I'm sorry you feel that way (or something similar). Don't engage with behavior that's undesirable. Pour on attention when she's not being dramatic.

I so wish I could respond to each post! My DH and I are loving this thread! I just finished a Sherlock binge, so Those names are looking good. Lol! In serious, I think we've settled on Isaiah for baby C (likely the smallest). The other two I'm not sure. DH doesn't want them to all have obvious biblical names, so we might go a different direction with the other two.

You guys are awesome! I agree it needs to be either Isaac or Isaiah, not both. Have to do some thinking. I'm really leaning towards Simon now!!

That is SO tempting!!

Haha you guys are the best!!

So as some of you know, we are expecting triplet boys soon. Well hopefully not too soon, 2 months or so. Anyway, to distract from the crushing financial strain of having triplets, keep me entertained with name choices! DH and I can go one of two ways- 1. respectable, classic,etc. or 2. Since we will already have stares, inappropriate questions, and judgement, we can live it up and go themed! Our choices in category 1: Isaiah James, Ezra Kent, and Jasper John/james Isaac, Ezekiel (Zeke) Caleb Henry Category 2: Sequoia, Cedar, and Oak Jayne, Malcolm, and River (firefly anyone?) Tiny, Shiny, and Don (my sons choices) Lincoln, Clinton, and Nixon (to keep it bipartisan) Aiden, Braiden, and Jaiden OR Aaydyn, Braydyn, and Jaydyn

Im no expert, but my husband is a programmer and web developer. Start by learning the logic of programming. All coding is going to build off it. Don't necessarily jump into a language right away. What kind of "coding" does she want to learn? Is she more design oriented or more logic based? For a design/creative kid, look at Wordpress, Drupal, JavaScript. Lots of front end stuff. For a kid that likes to build, likes the engineering aspect of things, look into back end development languages.

Interesting question. My best friend from before I became Christian is a lesbian, in a polyamory relationship. She is an atheist, so I don't believe she needs to live a Christian life. I guess that's not much help to your situation though. I think you have to look at your life and find out what you are comfortable with- can her kids spend the night? Can yours? What do you want out of the relationship, best friend or casual acquaintance? I think if you want a deep friendship with the woman, she deserves to know your thoughts. Otherwise, it may be best not to. Best of luck!

I unfold it right away. The only way it doesn't leak for me.

Ahhh, I say "no worries" close to 10 times a day!

What if you just talk like a total surfer? I use very casual language with friends. Dude, man, totally, wicked, sick, etc. Oh gosh, I'm *that* mom, aren't I??

Agreed. And so much of ones decision on churches and denomination (to some extent) is based on personal preference.

Totally. A "true Christian" can question their faith at times, or even fall away. God grants us all grace, He allows for sin, mistakes, life changes. Anyway, to answer the question in the OP- Differences in doctrine aside, being a Christian means living your best life following Jesus example. You will sin, you will judge, you will be imperfect. But you strive for a deep relationship with God, and you strive for the perfection (-I can't think of the appropriate word here) that Jesus displayed. I've not thought it was a difficult concept personally.

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family. Hugs!!

Jean- prayers!!

I'm in too. I'll be of little help on the holiday part though. I need to figure out a way to get rock bottom prices on essentials before the babies come.

So happy for you! And I'm so embarrassed, but I accidentally rated this down with my fat fingers! If I was rating, it would be 5!!

I would go to the dr. Because if it is listeria, it needs to be reported. I'm sorry you are sick!!

We are very low income so while we don't spend much on groceries, it's still a large percentage of our income.

Because in some places it is. I grew up in the Midwest. My only experience with gay people were super militant lesbians (my aunt) who truly hated men and girly girls, or energetic gay men who lived life as if it were a pride parade. The only people who were out, were the vocal ones. I just didn't know any others. Now, I live in Seattle. So my experience is that most gay families are quiet, polite, and, well, normal. But it was a perspective change for me as a very young adult.