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I haven't switched; but Barton Level 4 is the longest one (12 lessons, iirc) and it's hard. Many people take longer to get through that level. I think it took us about a year, and it was nice to not have to buy another level for awhile. That said, dd is speeding through level 5, so I'm bracing for buying the next level in a month or 6 wks. :tongue_smilie:
Thanks for the info. I know in my heart we simply need to keep going. It will help if they don't speed through level 4 quite so quickly. I started with level 3 with my dd in middle of Aug. and she is ready to start lesson 6. With my oldest sons Dr appointments, tests and then a 2 wk hospital stay, we have only done Barton on average 3 days a wk. After this next week we should be able to do 4-5 lessons a week. I figure we will need the new level in a month or so.
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Are there ones of you that have started using Barton and then switched to Wilson Reading? We are really struggling with the cost of Barton every few months and I know that Wilson covers it all.
I have also been told/read that Wilson isn't near as scripted but in going to
their site they do have teaching DVDs.
When you made the change, did you get the DVDs and did you find them helpful?
In general, were you happy with the change or did you regret it? Can you share your experience either way? Even ones who have started with Wilson and stayed there? Or possibly ones that started with Wilson and have changed over to Barton? Please share your experiences with these two programs.
My two are both in Level 3 of Barton and doing well with it. My husband in the
past has expressed he thinks we should just keep on with Barton but we have
recently had some major medical expenses again and it is getting more difficult to come up with the $$ for Barton all the time. I know they resell well but at this point my dd is going to be ready for the next level in about a month and my ds is going to be a bit before he is ready to move on. I do expect the gap to continue to grow a bit also.
I appreciate any and all sharing.
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One of the friends of the family was just diagnosed with cancer. Right now we don't know how wide spread it is or what the intended treatment will be. That said, I was wanting to make her something and was wondering if a lap sized blanket would be a good choice. Are the treatment rooms chilly? While going through treatments, are you naturally hotter or colder? I know one of her symptoms was severe anemia which tends to make people cold. If she is going to be hot, I would think of something else.
My neighbor just went through treatment and even in the summer I would see her wrapped in something when sitting outside. If she doesn't need it at the center I am sure the though would be appreciated and she would possibly use it at home.
With her I found out which days were her hardest (2 days after treatment for her) and I made a meal and took to them on that day. I did enough so her dh could food for a couple of days. I also made them a meal for the evening on the day she had treatment as they were always gone early and come right at supper or a bit later. Until I started these two things they were living off frozen dinners from the supper market. He wasn't a cook and she was to weak.
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1) what is your kitchen sink made of and do you have one or two sinks. Do you like what you have why or why not?
2) do you have lighting under your upper cabinets? If so, do you use it often? is it all on one switch or several?
I have a double stainless steel sink. One is very large and deep and the other is small for the garbage disp.
Yes, I have under cab. lighting and I use it ALL the time. You really have to watch that you are getting lighting that actually.......lights? Some of them are totally worthless for giving you good light.
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I would say that the intensity, duration, and frequency of the tantrums speak to "something else". I'd get a medical evaluation to start.
This may seem implausible because the tantrums seem situation-triggered, but another possibility is environmental allergy and/or food allergy (for food, I'd start with dairy or dye).
:iagree: My ds started raging at about 2 1/2 yrs. Like yours it seemed the word 'no' was the trigger but it was much deeper than that. We have since gone on a dye free, preservative free, gluten/corn/soy/mostly dairy free diet and highly control what he is exposed to in the environment. I soon discovered that non toxic did not include someone that is sensitive to the ingredients.:tongue_smilie: We also have and do use a Chiropractor that does NAET treatment. These have been very healing.
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What if your younger kids have a friend come over to play, they've been at your house for quite sometime, and their parents don't seem in any hurry to come and get them or call to send them home....what do you do? Do you just nicely say "it's time to so-and-so to go home"? Our neighbor friend could be here all day long and no one would come to get him. He usually just shows up to play, so there's no talking to the parents about a set time or anything. I don't want to be mean, but eventually it's time for friends to go home.
Well, we have one neighbor kiddo that has come as early as 7 a.m. and he wouldn't leave if I didn't send him home. When he comes to early I simply tell him that my kids can't play until ...... When he comes or any of them come for that matter, I send them home when I need/want them to go. Once this summer I found out that one of the dads had sent them over so he could go down town for a bit in the evening. He didn't say anything to me or anything. It wasn't until I sent the little guy home that I found out that the dad wasn't there (I knew that the mom was working). When the dad came to pick the kids up(I was inside) my dd told the dad that I had send the boy home and found out he wasn't there. The dad got a bit snippy with her but it hasn't happened since.
It is your home, you have the right to clear the yard/house when you need/want to.
I am always courteous with the kids but also don't bode any disrespect. For the most part the kids do love me and feel quite free with me but there is a limit.
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Have all their teeth pulled?:tongue_smilie: Ok, I am just kidding but we are going through this with our puppy also. I simply scold him and he stops. He is a smart little guy. It seems as he is not near as mouthy as he was when we first got him.
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we are getting a new kitchen and I have been looking at catalogs for different cupboards and cabinets...pantry shelving and regular shleving...and I am having a hard time trying to figure out where I might put things...I mean..what kind of drawer, shelf, organizer etc for the following items...can you please tell me where you have your...
9 x 13 pans, muffin tins, bread pans, pots and pan, cooking utensils (in a drawer or on top of your counter)?, appliacnces like bread machine, KA mixer, toaster. What about big mixing bowls and plastic storage containers, casserole dishes?
Does my question make sense? My kitchen is small, so I really can't design and then figure out where things will go...I sort of want to have an idea as I am designing..
thanks.
My kitchen is all drawers/pull out shelves and I love it. There are a couple of strange corner cabinets that are just shelves but easy to get to. When I designed my kitchen one of the cabinet people was addiment that it was not going to work. Said I would really regret having a couple of larger cabinets with just regular shelves. NOPE! I love it and if I ever have the opportunity to do another kitchen it is one thing I WON"T change. When my two youngest were little I even had the dishes and such in a base drawer. They could easily unload the dishwasher and set the table.:001_smile:
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We took our first real vacation, 3 days, 2 nights(don't make fun of me) this summer. We had the couple that rent our basement apartment take care of our dogs and birds. Even then our dogs were major stressed but was much better option than boarding them out with total strangers/living circumstance.
Have a great time. We sure did.:D
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Praying!:grouphug:
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I know someone (not well) who runs a pet rescue, and today on fb this popped up--"Taking donations for this sweet puppy that had to have her eyes removed today." With a pic. :crying: This lady has had a huge heart for animals her entire life, and I admire the compassion and care she gives them. Still, I have to wonder if it's normal for pet rescues to take veterinary care this far. Recognizing that I don't know the circumstances, it seems like the kinder thing would have been to put the dog down.
Any insight, hive mind?
:iagree: I love animals. We have several and love each of them dearly. I personally believe that people have become confused with the importance of animals. It seems to me that in many cases animals have become more important and humans. I see the push to save this animal or that animal, sometimes thousands of $$ being spent on one animal. At the same time I have see people struggle to get a piece of equipment that is very needful for their well being. The cost is prohibitive and for some strange arbitrary reason the insurance won't cover. It isn't necessary to sustain life or what ever.
It is just my humble opinion but I do believe that it is out of balance.
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I would contact one of the ladies that said they would like to give it a try.
I have a mill and love it. I like the freshness of the flour, and the knowledge that nothing has been added nor taken out. We used to do wheat berries, went glutten free, gave my mill to my oldest dd, purchased a new one to be used for gf grains.
As far as cost, for the glutten free grains you save any where from 1/3 to 1/2 by milling your own.
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Read and do math. Nothing else right now. Just focus on being together (all of you). Hugs and prayers your way :grouphug:.
:iagree: This is what I would do along with making as many great memories for your dd as your dh is up to it. We have had so many things happen in our family in the last 2 1/2 yrs and twice it meant putting school totally on the back burner for over 3 months. We are doing school consistently now and the kids are gaining.
Praying you have many more years to make those memories with your dh.:grouphug:
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Of course. It's the water that washes. Soap just loosens.
Most of the time I don't even use the soap in public bathrooms. (But then, I'm not a germophobe.)
:iagree: I never use the soaps in a public rest room because of the stuff that is in it. I plain water. I don't us the anti bacteria stuff either. I do wash a bit longer than most people to with just the water.
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As much as I hate to say it, I am that child. I am terribly afraid of doctors. It's awful. But, I understand your son's wondering about dying on the operating table. It's an awful thing to deal with.
That said, I'd still want my mom there!!! With the girlfriend. If he's like me, he's scared out of his mind. He wants the familiar with him. Right now, that's the girlfriend, and you. Go. Get to know the girl. Support your son. I'm sure he's not trying to hurt you. He's scared.
I so totally agree with Jennifer.
I have been at the waiting room end way to many times.....by my self.....waiting......wondering......praying........... Take this opportunity to get to know his girlfriend and be a support for both.
Just on a side note, this last surgery that my ds had a friend from his work came to the waiting room and sat with me. You can not imagine the difference it made. We had such a good visit and time flew.:)
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What are the foods you feel you must buy organic and which foods do you feel are ok not to buy organic if you can't??? I know about the dirty dozen (fruits and veggies)....but I guess I am speaking more of the other foods. THANKS!!!
I purchase organic produce but mostly from my co op. It is wonderful as I can get organic for the same price as regular many times. I also purchase ones that the grower is in the process of converting organic. I know that they are not gmo, sprayed nor chemically fertalized. Most of the time they are much cheaper than Organic.
If you are where Azure Standard has a close delivery, that is what I use and they are wonderful.
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:grouphug:Praying for you, your little man, and the rest of the family.
Father God, Give the hospital staff wisdom as to the best treatment for this child and give them a compassion for the parents. Wrap Your arms of strength and comfort around the parents and family. I pray for speedy recovery. In Jesus Name. :grouphug:
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Wow! As a landlord I am gobsmacked. No, you have no responsibility to remove the fence and, under no circumstances, should you pay for the disposal.
Nor should you be responsible for anything you have done under #2. The lease says she is responsible for this.
But no heat! Is that even legal? She should provide the heaters. I would check Florida's tenant rights.
:iagree: WOW! that is all I can say.
I would be:
1. Looking for somewhere else to rent.
2. Tell your land lord that you will need to hire the fence removal and will either give her the bill or take it off your rent.
I would also explain that I am unable to go another season without the proper heat/air conditioning. It needs to be brought up to what you agreed it would be when rented.
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Oh, yes, because I can throw all of their clothes on the burn pile, roast marshmallows over it, and peacefully contemplate NOT doing their laundry ever again! Run away, little nudists! Run away..... :D
Faith
Good Point!
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Maybe I'll have a really good dream in which the rest of my family runs off to join a nudist colony and leaves me here, alone.
Faith
:blink: YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! You are going to dream about THEM going to the nudist colony and leaving YOU there alone with all the laundry?
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Honestly, I can totally relate. After being gone for 2 wks I don't even know where to start.:tongue_smilie: I convinced myself that what I really needed today was a nap, that everything else would be waiting for me when I woke up and sure enough.:auto:
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:D I was able to take Richard home yesterday evening. He seems weak/low energy but he has been through a lot in the last 3 wks.
So glad to be home and have him home.:001_smile:
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We are very close to my husband's sister, and she has been like a second mother to my kiddos....She is 34 and has been seriously dating a guy that we all love, and it's been a matter of time before they were to get married. However she just found out that she's pregnant. They are now planning a December wedding.
Coming from a conservative Christian perspective, but one that is filled with grace given the realization that we are all imperfect, how do I explain this to my daughter? We haven't yet had the talk.... and this of course, complicates things. I've resigned myself that I suppose this is the opportunity to give her all those books I've been saving up…
Thoughts? how would you handle this?
ETA: this is not me judging or trying to make it a deal. This is is a big deal to SIL....she is disappointed and thus is far from their ideal. Not everyone is thrilled to get pregnant outside of marriage. Please respect and be tolerant of viewpoints that are different from your own. Anyway- They are both semi conservative Christians and were trying to abstain from s3x...therefore this pregnancy is difficult althought they are humbly thankful for it. I simply wanted advice on how to frame this for my child because she WILL hear about it. If you feel the need to judge me, start your own thread :)
Possibly this is ignorant of me but I would not 'frame' it at all unless your dd brings it up. She is 8, you have not gone there yet. Your sister will be married before the baby is born so tech. she will get her baby after the marriage.;) Personally, I think we needlessly give kids info many times when they aren't ready for it.
Not much help, huh.
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I'm wondering how common it is to have a teenager pass out? Has anyone experienced anything like this? Or does anyone have any idea what this could be?
My DD15 lost her vision and then passed out. It took at least 20 minutes for her to come to and know what was going on.
Early Saturday morning, we went to buy some firewood. The kids and DH loaded two pickups with firewood. They finished around 10 am or so, it wasn't hot. My DD was a little bit sweaty, but didn't feel hot. The kids and DH worked at a very leisurely pace, we weren't in a hurry.
While her dad finished loading the last of the firewood, DD15 was walking around for about 10 minutes, and in that time, she drank about half a bottle of water (it wasn't cold water). She was playing around with her siblings. She told me her eyes were a little funny. She was wearing sunglasses, but I thought maybe she needed a hat (she's a redhead), so I went to my truck and got her a hat. When I was walking back to her (she was leaning on her dad's truck), she said, "Mom, I can't see".
I was really confused and rushed to her. Her pupils were HUGE. She told me she couldn't see anything. Then she sort of slumped on the truck hood and I caught her. I yelled out for my DH to come to me, but he was busy BSing with the owner of the wood. I then yelled out, "Rod, I'm having a medical emergency." Then our DD went completely limp, her head flopped forward, and she couldn't stand up, she was out. My DH ran over and helped me hold her up. Her eyes were open but it was obvious she wasn't conscious, like I said her head was kinda flopping around.
My DH had me run and get my truck (his truck is lifted and there's no way we could have put her in his truck). I backed the truck in close and then he kind of lifted her into the truck (she was able to help out a little with her legs). When we were putting her in the truck she still couldn't see and couldn't hold her head up.
In the truck, she had no control over her body. Her pupils were still HUGE, she couldn't see, her fingers on both hands were out straight (she couldn't bend them), she was hyperventilating, and couldn't breath. I freaked out.
The owner of the firewood is cop. He called 911. It took the ambulance at least 10 minutes to show up. In that time, my DD's vision came and went (mostly gone), she couldn't hold up her head but she was conscious. The paramedics did a blood glucose test, and her blood sugars were normal. After about 10 minutes of the paramedics being there, my DD came back. She knew what was going on, she slowed down her breathing and she seemed fine.
I ended up driving her to the nearest hospital ER. At the hospital, all her blood tests came back normal. The EKG showed her heart is taking extra beats (Premature Supraventricular Beats). The ER doctor said this isn't uncommon in adults, but not so normal in kids her age. He said this condition should not have caused what happened.
I took her to the doctor yesterday, and he ordered a 24 hour Holter monitor and a stress echo test. They referred her to a Stanford Pediatric Cardiologist. I'm waiting for that office to call me and make an her an appointment.
Her doctor said this could be something that will never be explained. It could be a heart valve issue. Or it could be hormones. He said she's growing so much and maybe her heart hasn't caught up? He also mentioned that it could have been a migraine without a headache.
More random info that probably has nothing to do with what happened:
- My DD was on her period when this happened but she's not a heavy bleeder
- The night before this happened, she was sitting on the couch. She stood up, walked about 20' and then I saw her grab the wall, I asked her what was wrong, she said she felt a little dizzy.
- My DD has never been sick, she's the healthiest kid I know. She's never even had a headache.
- She's 5'10" and average weight
- She doesn't drink soda, energy drinks, or coffee. She only drinks water (lots of water) and iced tea.
- She ate breakfast that morning. She had a pizza with a corn tortilla for the crust and a banana.
I would have her checked out for seizures. They can come/look so many different ways. I had always thought that you loose control of bowl/bladder but my dh's dr said that is something they look for but he has seen about 1000 cases that this wasn't the case.
Sleep deprived eeg will rule it in or out. Not fun but worth it to know.
- My DD was on her period when this happened but she's not a heavy bleeder
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I thought I would give an update. It looks promising that Richard will be dismissed tomorrow. His system finally seems to be getting a start and he is eating better. They want to dismiss him with a wound vac but there is something in the beginning of the surgeons notes about a fistula and Medi Care won't cover so they are trying to get that straitened out. Please pray that they can figure it out so he can continue with the wound vac. I speeds healing up greatly.
I have so appreciated the prayers and encouraging words.
Need BTDT Barton/Wilson
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Thanks, Ladies. I have found a used set of Level 4 for a good price so will be getting it. I honestly wish I would have simply gotten Wilson to start with but didn't. At this point I am afraid we are far enough that it might be confusing for my kiddos.
Thanks again for your insight.