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What "learning to read program?" I'd love to hear more about this.

Thank you so much. This has really helped. I've used A Beka and am familiar with it, but I haven't used BJ. I think that is the direction (BJ) I will start looking into more. Thanks again!

Thank you all.........it's 4:00pm. Maybe I will try calling again. By the way....this is my 9th, not 10th pregnancy:001_smile:

Wow! Thank you all so much for sharing. I can't believe the differences you've experienced in your pregnancies. All of mine were identical, so this is really throwing me for a loop. I guess I will just carry on and be thankful for the time that I'm not sick. I'm still amazed at your stories. Thank you again

Did everything turn out o.k.? I did call my Dr. They said that if I did not have bleeding or cramping then I was fine. Did not ask to see me or anything. Thanks for the hugs......I need it. Along with an extra bit of grace and faith. But I know that only comes from one place.:)

This is my 9th pregnancy. I've been sick for all of them in the 1st trimester. I'm only 6 weeks and 2 days, but usually by now I am starting to feel very sick to my stomach. :confused: Should I be worried? Has this happened to anyone else? I'm leaving on a trip and don't want anything to happen while I am gone. (i.e. miscarriage etc. ) I guess that is kind of out of my hands though. I'd love to hear from someone that has had a similar experience. Have you had morning sickness with some pregnancies and not with others?

Lets just say you had to switch to a more textbook style of school. You hated the thought of it, but due to unforeseen circumstances, you think you may have to go this route. Which of these two companies would you go with and why? Thanks!:)

I thought I read in the WRTR that even single letters are considered phonograms because they are symbols that represent a sound. I'm not quoting the book, I'm just trying to remember what I read.

So a digraph is also a phonogram?

what is the difference between a digraph and a multi-letter phonogram?

Thank you all again for your encouraging words. I am still trying to wrap my head around the reality of another person to care for, love and educate. I'm glad I have 9 months to work through this. I guess the weight of the years of responsibility that lie ahead is what has me "paralyzed with fear". Thank you all for your prayers.

I've been doing WW for the last 17 weeks. I did it for the accountability of the weigh in. It was also good to have some boundaries with my eating (i.e. points allowance etc.) I did o.k. but struggled a lot because I am an emotional eater. I only lost about 12 pounds. However, about 2 weeks ago I started to eat a lot "healthier" foods. By that I mean food that isn't processed. After the first couple of days I felt sooooooo good and full of energy that I just kept on eating this way. Now, after only 2 weeks, my clothes are starting to get very loose and I'm really starting to see a difference and I feel a lot better. I'm not saying it is for everyone, but It sure has helped me. I don't really count my points anymore. Just try to stay away from things with white flour, chemicals etc. So I eat mostly fruit, vegetables and chicken. I use "Ezekiel" bread....it's expensive but so worth it. I don't feel deprived because I really like all the food that I eat. I will always struggle with using food to "cope" with life, but I have noticed such a huge difference in the amount of times I am tempted to use food for this reason. I can't help but think it is all related somehow. This has been my experience. Hope that helps.

Yes, please, I would love to know how to get my hands on something to help with morning sickness. Thank you so much.

Wow....your posts have brought me to tears. I cannot tell you how comforting it is to read such kindness, compassion and wisdom. I truly felt the love of God through each and every one of your replies. Getting all of those feelings out really lifted a burden from me. And then to come back and see what you all said.....well, I am just so thankful to have sisters in Christ to encourage me. Even if I don't really "know" you. I have a renewed sense of urgency about the upcoming school year. I did like one poster said and made lists of all the things that need to get done. I'm planning on following a bit of Kendra's advice over at "Preschoolers and Peace"---she tries to get everything she can, done before the year starts....i.e. photocopying, scheduling etc. I will try to take a few days and just focus on school prep. It will help me feel more prepared and not so afraid of the year I think. Another thing I am doing is to try and make it so the older 3 can do most things independently or with help from my eighth grader. I know there will be days where I just have to go lay down...but I don't want that to be an excuse for school to stop. KWIM? A lot of you asked about the ages of my kids and if they can help. My oldest is 17 and my youngest is almost a year old. My two older ones started attending a Christian school last year and will go again this year. They aren't much help b/c by the time they get home they have homework or horse chores etc. My eighth grader is a HUGE help to me and the 5th grader is too. They are always willing to help without complaining. I just hate it when they have to take care of me and do my jobs......I struggle with feelings of guilt about this. My 15 yr old girl was NOT excited about our last one. She said some pretty mean and disrespectful things to me when I told her. (Self-control in her speech is something we are always working on with ) I don't know how she will react to this. The rest of them will be fine with it I think. I guess I've gone on enough about it all. Thank you all again for your encouragement and support. It really helped!

Thank you for that thorough review. Sounds like I made the right choice :)

Please excuse my ramble but here it goes: I would love to find someone in my situation to sit and have a cup of coffee with.......I don't know of anyone so I'm coming here. Pretty sad that I have to get my interaction on a message board, but I don't know what else to do. I just found out I am pregnant.....again.....:blink: My youngest will just be turning one in July. I am already beside myself most days when we are schooling. I'm just not excited about this. I know that sounds horrible. I do try not to get pregnant. I guess I am just EXTREMELY fertile. The taking of birth control pills and getting my tubes tied, violate my conscience (not judging anyone else, this is just me) so we use other methods. I just can't believe this is all happening again. We are not financially well off, but we are not on welfare. We stay afloat, but that is about it. I can't stand the thought of people talking about us and judging us. It is not common to have a lot of children here....unless you are Mennonite or Amish. My husband is excited about the baby, which is good, but he is not the most helpful when it comes to the kids. This has always been an issue in our marriage. He is tons better than he used to be, but with each new child, I need more help. We just had a bench put in the back of our suburban last year for the arrival of our youngest. Now, with this new baby, we will again not have a vehicle that seats us all. I was so excited about the next school year and had all my curr. picked out. Now I am rethinking everything. I will be sick in the beginning and then I get so tired (I am 39!) and then when I have the baby I won't be able to do school for at least 3 weeks. So, what do I do? Get all self-paced workbooks? I just don't know what to do. I see of women on these boards with more children that I have/will have. How do you do it? Do you ever get scared? Do you ever doubt your decision to have a large family? Were you ever disappointed to find out you were pregnant? I feel so guilty for that. Other than that though, I don't "feel" much of anything right now. I just feel numb. Yesterday I just snapped at everyone all day. I felt so angry....like "what do you all expect of me?" Please tell me I am not the only one who has felt/thought these things. I'm really trying to get a Godly perspective on this, but I'm failing miserably. I am a Christian and should not be anxious about all these things. I know that.....but I'm having a hard time right now. I am terrified of all that is being required of me. Thanks for listening....I guess I just needed to unload a little. Please don't email me or pm me about this. I'd hate for anyone in my family to read this!

Thank you very much! I just read Maria Miller's (of "Math Mammoth") review of it and think that is the direction I am heading in. I'm going to get the CD-Rom that you can my to go with it. Thanks again, Renee

Anyone used this? Did you like it?

I agree:001_smile:

Thank you all so much for caring. I am going to limit her processed foods more and if that doesn't seem to help at all I'll talk to our Doctor. Renee

The WPD planner doesn't seem to have any pages for daily "to do" lists. Am I missing something?

I don't know how she could be (eating secretly)....but I suppose it's a possibility. I watch her pretty closely.

I was thinking about having her thyroid checked too. But wouldn't there be other symptoms? She is starting to develop a little so that could play a part. I just feel bad for her I guess. Seems like all her friends are the skinny type. Thank you for your help. I think I'll at least talk to the Dr. about it. Renee

I don't usually post on the "General Board" but I thought someone might be able to help. My daughter has been gaining weight over the past year and I can't figure out why. She just doesn't eat enough to be that overweight. She has always been a little overweight, but it seems to be getting worse. She has really been trying to watch what she eats, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Should I ask her Dr. about it? I don't want to embarrass her, so I don't say anything; I just cannot figure it out. She will be eleven in a few weeks. Is it hormones or something? :confused: Anyone experience this? What should I do? Renee