I don't want to sort of give away my identities on the other sites because of the trolling tactics on them by certain um online teachers who then completely slam any unfavorable reviewers on their Facebook page etc... But you can google homeschool review sites or method sites and RWT and sometimes they come up. As to the email exchange, this is the first I've heard of it. Dr. Wile is always a pretty genuine and gracious man. Can you enlighten?

All of my OB's were consistently in and out of my LDR caring for me and delivering others. I had five babies at three different hospitals in different states. My first delivery I was scared out of my mind, thanks to the instructor of the childbirth classes about even an IV or having my blood drawn and was quite sure if I had an epidural I would be paralyzed, or my labor would be extended, or my baby would be unresponsive. I was also told on no uncertain terms by this same coach all I needed to do would be the proper relaxation and breathing techniques, and I would have an event free delivery. Back to my original question, that video really helped! I also am now reading babies can definitely turn anterior or posterior during labor. So, even though baby can be face up at one appointment late in the pregnancy, he/she could turn during labor. Interesting!

My OB's ALL had me walking at the hospital and doing everything I could on my own to help labor along on it's own. None of them EVER just "popped" pitocin to get things to move "faster." Their concern for my well being and my infants' was superb. Not once was I ever just treated like a number. I'm glad they had the education and skills set to handle the emergencies that presented themselves all during labor with ALL of my normal, low risk pregnancies. I'm sure there are great midwives with proper medical education who work hand-in-hand with OB's. I respect their hard work and their skills. Two of the practices I used had CNM's on staff.

Wow very helpful video! It all makes sense too! Thank you!

Well, I appreciate the info. I think what I meant is that my doctors did not say anything about the presentation until I was pushing. I will say though, all of my labors were exactly the same and I felt no differently with the face up babies than I did the face down. All were long labors but no back labor. Please, let's not slam OB's. I think they're quite capable and were very necessary part of my delivery. Perhaps they did know early on about the facial presentation of my babies, but I didn't ask. I didn't know there was a way to know this without an ultrasound. I did ask about breech and head down though and that information was given to me. Also, no...I don't think unless you're high risk OB's ask for ultrasounds in the last weeks of pregnancies.

Just by an exterior exam? How is that possible? I had two posterior babies, but none of my doctors predicted the face up presentation until the last stages of labor. I have a friend whose midwife has told her that her baby is anterior and she can tell just bey feeling around on her stomach. Is there such an exam that doctors and nurses use to determine this?

I also want to point out that I don't think any woman with good self-confidence would be up for being #2, 3, 4, 5 etc. My educated guess is that all of these women due to their religious upbringing had a small pool of mate choices and since their religion revolves around getting into eternity via being someone's wife and propagating, then it must put a little stress on them to jump on board and not complain.

Here's how I feel...if they don't pay any attention to legal vs. not legal, then they shouldn't get any "benefits" (formal adoption, tax incentives, insurance benefits etc.) Oh sure...they're all consenting adults, right? But why is it in these situations, they don't like the laws, stick their noses up at it, but then turn around and maneuver so they can take advantage of those same laws? No. The wives are NOT equal. It is never the case in polyg marriages. Also, if I had to share a husband with another woman, he would definitely not look like Charles Manson's clone with surfer hair. Kody has crazy eyes and an annoying voice.

DOH! Just saw where she asked not to quote and look what I did? Will try to fix! Sorry!

Surprise pregnancy at 42 here and delivered at 43. I never liked being pregnant. Was upset because I had a twenty-one year old, eighteen year old, eleven year old, and six year old. We thought our family was complete. The pregnancy was scary (because, heck after 35, they think it's their job to scare you). I was sick. I was tired. I was gender disappointed. But, oh. my. gosh. When that little boy was placed into my arms, I never knew how much joy could come in such a little package. So here we are doing all the preschool things again. He's keeping us young, I tell ya. He's also been great birth control for the older kids so they could see how much work is involved in a baby and expense. He was a very easy baby and I could NOT imagine one day without him in our lives. Go ahead. Your thinking of the life that was going to be is ok. But just know, what lies ahead is WAY BETTER than what you had been planning. If I could change one thing, I wish I could go back and just enjoy that last pregnancy. I really do:) Edited because OP asked not to be quoted and I missed that part because I lack any brain power after 1 pm.

I know what you mean, but sadly, I only know a couple who can do any genre well. I know a few who can only do one and not any others.

I so know what you mean by this. My sister has a classical voice and had classical training. She *thinks* she can sing pop and jazz really well. It is not "well" by any means, but I don't have the heart to tell her. Also,I know a phenom trained classical singer. She can NOT do contemporary music to save her life. She can't even stay in key when she tries. It is odd to say the least. I agree about the autotune thing and respect Gaga for not going down that road.

I do agree that Lady Gaga is truly talented. I've heard her play and sing her own stuff, and she is good! However, I just wasn't blown away by her voice on this set of songs although I thought she did as good as she possibly could given that this is not her genre. If you listen carefully, she has a hard time sustaining notes that are meant to be sustained. I have to wonder why not a true theatrical singer like Idina Menzel would not have been better suited?

No now I have to go look at that performance as well!

Maybe it is bizarre. Maybe it isn't. I was interested in others opinions. I;m pretty sure that asking for opinions is a norm on message boards. At least I was under the impression that it was.

Now I have to go youtube Adam Levine's performance!

I hope I don't sound like a Debbie Downer. I DO think Lady Gaga was gracious and I appreciated her dress. I'm only speaking that vocally, I thought it was ok, but I wasn't "blown away." It IS good to see her do something that shows she truly has talent and isn't afraid of live performances. I also like that she didn't try to do runs and shrills and "make those songs her own." Truth be told, I'm very picky with music, so it takes MUCHO to blow me away:) It is just so terrible what happened to Julie Andrews voice. She had an operation to remove nodules on her vocal chords, correct?

Since I'm involved with music, I was asked by a friend (who was thrilled with this performance) for my opinion. My friend is not a singer and not very musical. I think she did ok. Don't get me wrong - Lady Gaga actually is very talented. I don't like some of her public persona, but musically, she has talent (which is far more than some of the other female "pop" singers.) Anyone else not completely blown away? I just thought it was average. She was in tune and she had emotion. Still, I think many of the songs were too big for her and I noticed it most when she could not hold out some of the notes at the end of phrases. I'm thinking many theatrical singers could have done just as well. Julie Andrews has super smooth note transitions, incredible range, and can hold out notes well at the end of phrases and they don't lose their impact. I just thought her performance vocally was ok.

Yes. I'm competitive, but not in a passive aggressive way. I think there is healthy competition and non-healthy. I root for my kids, husband, etc. I try my hardest, but if I lose, I'm a good sport. I do like to do well on everything I try, but if I know I'm in over my head, I'll still participate and try my best.

The responsibilities generally shifted back when a project I would be heading up with a smaller portion of the group would mean those of us working on the project would need to meet separately or a deadline was drawing near. Projects or meeting separately would be scrapped for no known reason. Or the project or group would get reabsorbed back to the leader, and if I asked about it I would be told "we are just going to work on this during our regular meetings." However, almost always, the project would be scrapped. I have thought about discussing these things with the leader, but since our families are close I'm afraid it would damage the relationship matter how tactful I try to be. Still, that may be the only option I have left or a possible slow fade. Everything I'm reading about micromanagement in leadership does not sound very promising. In my younger days, I probably would have quit months ago, but I have so wanted to be a problem solver and that is the reason I have stayed. Probably what makes this more difficult is realizing micromanagers can be kind and fun....not the way I would have imagined one.

I'm involved in a voluntary group that meets once a week. It is a group for which I have a special talent and education and have always enjoyed. The leader is a very nice person and is also equally talented and educated for the special qualities needed for this group. In the past, on three different occasions, I was given a leadership role within the group and every single time, after only a few weeks, I would find my responsibilities had shifted back to the leader. In addition, I've noticed that most of the suggestions I give in our meetings never seem to work out for this leader. However, I don't think I'm being singled out - I think others have suggestions that just get shelved or ignored as well. Now, the leader is a cool, calm, and collected person and very knowledgeable and comes across as caring. I just now have a really sour taste in my mouth about what I'm doing and being part of this group is something I love - or well,used to love. Sadly, every week I am becoming more disinterested and unmotivated to be part of the group. ANyone have any success stories on dealing with an issue like this?

Several are measles, as well. That is a good question about polio. I would imagine with the general increase in anti-vaccination, fewer percentages children have received this vaccine than perhaps fifteen years ago.

Here are 17 reasons to not vaccinate your kids...http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/please-vax-your-kids#.exlaAJOgWp

If it is on google, then it MUST be medically accurate and a real medical term. Google is never wrong. Not ever.

Well, it used to be "anti-vaxers," but then the CDC got involved and added letters to it making it toxic. It's a government thing with the double "X." In case anyone can't tell, I'm joking!