I think that a lot of the vegetable aversion we see is likely (at least partially) due to being raised on canned and frozen veggies (not that those things don't have their place and time) and/or not being raised eating them at all (fresh produce is pricey). My ex husband loathed vegetables when I married him. He eventually came around to fresh green beans, but I never was successful at getting him to try oven roasted asparagus or my lemon garlic broccoli. He'd just been tormented by the canned stuff for too many years. I do think vegetables get a ton of attention. People know they should be eating them above anything else. They just choose not to listen because, as mentioned already, they don't typically give people that happy mouth, overly satisfied feeling that people have grown accustomed to. And they don't fit in very well in this fast food, eat on the run environment that is common in this country.

This is Missouri's date as well. It looks to be the earliest of the country? My DD's bday is July 22 and I agonized over sending her as a fresh 5 year old a couple of years ago (my kids were in a university model school that year that used the same cut off). I sent her for 2 months and then pulled her out. She just wasn't ready for the structure that particular K required.

Add me to the "no" list. Too much could go wrong and I'd be a mess the entire time. But I'm a worrier, so take that for what it's worth.

They are illegal here (midwest) and people shoot them anyway. I hate it. I tolerate it before bedtime, but when they are still going at 11 pm I consider it rude. And then, of course, is the safety issue. It always makes me nervous, especially in dry years.

Dyslexia isn't considered medical, so it will likely be an uphill battle. I wish you the best of luck though! And I'm also interested in what therapy you are using for dyslexia. We also do reading remediation, which is educational so not covered by medical insurance.

Yes, on a regular basis. I do puzzles, board games, chalk, swing, play restaurant, crafts, books, sing, etc. I don't enjoy all of those things, but I do enjoy the memories. And I don't play as often as I did when I only had 1 or 2. I have 4 now and they play pretty well together. I also have to work, homeschool, and keep house all on my own as a single parent, so time is way more limited these days.

Missouri Botanical Gardens. It isn't free, but it's beautiful. And they have a super fun kids' play area.

The zoo, science center, planetarium, The Magic House, city Museum, Laumeier Sculpture Park (abstractish art), Lone Elk Park. Not all are free, but all are reasonable. I'll be back if I think of more.

I am not an expert, so take this for what it's worth. I think, if you are looking for an official dyslexia diagnosis, you are going to want a complete neuropsychological evaluation. There are several things considered when diagnosing dyslexia: IQ, decoding skills, phonological awareness, working memory, comprehension, fluency, etc. I had my 6 yr old evaluated and we did not get a diagnosis. We were told her scores, though there were huge discrepancies in key areas, were still within normal ranges for her age. It was recommended we test again in a year. But I'm 95% certain she is dyslexic, so I contacted Susan Barton (creator of a dyslexic reading system). She unofficially confirmed that my daughter's symptoms are classics dyslexia. So, at least for now, we are going with it. We have a city funded grant that provides neuropsych evals for free. Some people's insurance covers it. Other areas might have other programs that help with the cost. But yes, out of pocket would be a couple thousand dollars, minimum. Otherwise you could get evals through your school district, but you wouldn't likely get a dyslexia diagnosis, it would be learning disability-reading instead.

Many of you ride such high horses. I hope you have plans for when you fall. In support of OP, I did not take her words as name calling or character bashing. I took it to be a description of behavior, of which none of us are privy to, that her daughter is displaying. I think it's time for me to take a break and I'm not even the OP! I'm sorry for the way you're being treated here mom@shiloh. Really it's dispicable.

Not nearly enough ;)

What??? Seriously? My god there's a lot of judgement and assumptions going on in this relatively benign thread. Just because op is venting here does not automatically mean that she's belittling towards her daughter. Geez. I guess there's yet another reason why I don't post personal stuff on public forums. OP, I have no advice and nobody here can really give you much because there's so much to the situation that we can't possibly know. But I'm sorry you and your daughter are struggling and I wish you the best.

Yes, I'm very familiar with celiac and gf, as it is in my family. I realize it's very different than what she's speaking about now. That wasn't my point. My point is that she relapsed before so people, regardless of the controversy of the "cure", are more likely to be cautious.

Op, thank you for sharing your experiences. It is always wonderful to hear a child is doing well. However, I'm sure I'm not the only one who read your first update a while back stating you had cured your daughter and got truly excited and amazed for you. I recall wondering at the time who else could be helped by your story and considered passing it on to real life friends. Fast forward and we now hear that the first success relapsed and now you've found another. So I think you must understand people's caution and skepticism, especially when it comes with no studies or evidence to back up this man's claims. With that said, I hope with all of my heart that your daughter remains on a path of good health and happiness.

Mostly in religious organizations. Not necessarily referring to "hard stuff", but girls are definitely still being told "they can't" in all sorts of ways in many church settings. Otherwise, we mainly encounter shock. "YOU did that?" Or "Wow!" I don't recall hearing anything blatant in many years, although I could have just learned to tune it all out.

I have 4 children, only the 4th was a close call birth. I'm glad I was in the hospital (wanted a birth clinic, but dh protested) and had the continuous external monitoring (it saved her life and I only agreed to it because I was too exhausted to walk anymore anyway). BUT I could have delivered the first 3 completely by myself. They were that easy and uncomplicated. So, I get why Mergath wants no intervention. My suggestions would be birth plan given to doc and hospital (worry about her dropping you if that actually happens as there are always options), research vbac and try to be confident in what to when interventions are truly going to be necessary (so much easier when you actually trust your team), choose your battles (maybe let go of a couple things and focus on the ones that are most important to you), or find a way to hire a doula. I'd be more than happy to come advocate for you, but I doubt we are close enough 😉

My mom's white blood count was high prior to being diagnosed with Celiac. It was accompanied by extreme fatigue, weight loss (over years), and low red blood count. ETA: she was also diagnosed with Graves' Disease (autoimmune disease).

I am so very sorry. I'm holding you and Jenna in my heart and mind.

I taught in the public school system for 1 horrific year. I absolutely hated it. I've not kept my certification current as I have no intention of ever teaching in any school system ever again.

I wouldn't think twice about a single glass of wine in your case. Best of luck to you!

Well, I'm divorced, but I voted anyway because I stayed for a long while. I voted for all EXCEPT physical health of myself/spouse, culture/religion not allowing divorce, not basing marriage on love. Interestingly enough, I can say that all of the reasons I stayed for so long are also the exact same reasons why I finally left. Sometimes staying is not the best choice. And in regards to the love being a verb comment: I still very much love my ex and always will, even though I will never again actively love him as a verb. Sometimes love is indeed a feeling, a history, a memory. These things are never as black and white as many try to make them out to be.

I use Mr Number. A few calls still get through, but nothing like before.

I had 1 bunch ever do this. Local grocery store, no plastic bag, treated the same way I treat every bunch I buy. My mom also had it happen once recently, but never prior. Neither were organic.

I use Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer. I think it's spf 15. Very gentle.

I'll give this a try. I already had to send in a ton of photos as proof for another reason. Thank you!