[Said to the mother of 5 children by a cousin at a family reunion...]

my mother was the worst. Kept asking me when I was getting "fixed".

 

I always say, "there is nothing broken to fix."

[Said to the mother of 5 children by a cousin at a family reunion...]

I did, however, have lame-brained OBs throughout my fourth pregnancy. at every single visit, I was asked whether I wanted my tubes tied, even though it went straight onto the chart at the first visit that such was flatly forbidden. At the hospital, when I arrived to give birth, I was asked about having a tubal, three times. At the first post-partum check-up, the doctor made some crack about large families. . . . I never set foot in that office again.

 

I had that question from my OB's nurse when pregnant with #4. My OB was not pleased with her nurse. Told the nurse OB would think she would like to see me have more since I was paying her salary. I love my OB.

[Said to the mother of 5 children by a cousin at a family reunion...]

"Don't you know what causes that?" So creative!!

 

My response to this statement is always the same and shuts people right up.

 

"Of course I know what causes it! (insert big smile here, wiggle eye brows) Why do you think I have so many?"

 

Diana

[phone coverage in Middle TN!]

I would vote for Verizon. We always have coverage while visiting family and friends in Middle TN. We live in West TN.

[Amazon Subcribe and Save]

There are actually ways to get even a better deal, but I don't follow directions so well so except for the first case of diapers (which I got for $2)

 

How do I find these deals?

[Different family values or maybe it's priorities or timing or something]

Stick to your beliefs! Perhaps it is time for WWIII.

 

Diana

[Starting To Hate Food]

I would suggest find what works and stick with it. When pregnant with DD#2 all I could keep down was a Chick-fil-a chicken strip salad, sweet tea, and ice cream from Chick-fil-a. So, I eat there every day until I could handle other food. It didn't even work for me when I tried to recreate the meal at home.

 

good luck!

[What are your best beach vacation meals?]

that does help and that's my kind of cooking. How do you find a farmer's market while on vacation?

 

This website might be able to help you. Search before you leave if you don't have internet access.

 

http://www.localharvest.org/

 

Diana

[Settlers of Catan?]

The Settlers of Catan

 

Reading along... this is on my list as well.

 

thank you!

[Eating w/family on beach vacation]

I would do C & D. Bring what your need for DD. Perhaps bring a few "special" things for your DD when you see her feeling left out.

 

Do you think that MIL perhpas makes the special plates for the boys because she sees you making one for your DD because of her allergies?

 

Diana

[My adopted daughter asked me the question I knew would come someday]

wow! percious.

[I will admit that I have never submitted to my husband...]

That sounds very much like us.

[My brother has been running for 24 hours (Hardrock 100 mile trail race in CO)]

That is neat. I wonder if my local runners club has done anything like that yet.

[Help me think about something fun, would you?]

My concern would be saftey. You and DH are in the basement while all of the children are upstairs.

 

Diana

[Would you say anything about this?]

I would say something to the mothers. Tell them you understand their concern for the saftey of their children. Ask if they would mind waiting until your daughter is finished since it is the ladies locker room they are using. Since their concern is child's saftey they should understand your daughter's concern for modesty too. That is what I did when my son was younger at our local YMCA. Their policy was 5 years and up boy had to use the men's locker room and I was not comfortable with sending him in alone.

 

Good luck.

[Amazon Subcribe and Save]

Thanks! I ordered dog food and laundry detergent but am considering a few other items.

 

Diana

[Settlers of Catan?]

What is it can you send a link?

[Am I the only one not taking a vacation?]

When we go somewhere fun for a day my two youngest think we have gone on vacation.:lol::lol::lol:

 

My 8yo DD calls these trips a daycation.

[Am I the only one not taking a vacation?]

We are not taking a vacation. But you could be tourists in your own town. Spend a week on vacation at home. If you don't cook on vacation don't cook. If you go see attractions go see them near where you live. It could be fun!

[Let's talk beer :-)]

I have not had a beer in years either and my 21yo DD broght me a bottle of Shock Top and it was good.

[How to keep my blood sugar down at a bbq?]

Just watch your daily carb count. You will eat bigger at the party than you will at home. DH does this all of the time.

[80's Again: Yesterday at the library I saw two moms with alligator-clip feathers]

DD has been saving her money a quarter at time to try to get 1 feather but they are $20 for just 1 at the local salon. too much money to go back in time!

[Other than smoking...]

No, but after my son was born at 40 weeks weighing 9lb 10 oz. My next two were induced one a week early and one 1 1/2 weeks early. Thank goodness because they were 9lb. 5oz. and 9lbs. I asked the nurse if she was sure my baby was 9 lbs because she was so small. The nurse thought I was crazy until the doctor said you should have seen the big brother when he was born. I had no problem with induction.

 

Good luck.

 

Diana

[When you hear of others having babies, do you]

My thought is always, wow I loved being pregnant.

[Very Interesting Story: Creating An Human Artificial Windpipe]

wow! that's cool.