Ok, good to hear. We should be fine. Thanks!

If my dc hasn't had any of SWB writing materials, is it still okay to place her into WWS? She's in 9th gr. Thank you!

No infectious disease dr has seen me. I just spoke with the nurse from an internal medicine practice and she said the only difference from a GP, is they only see adults. I just grabbed an opening with a rheumatologist at a teaching hospital, but the appt is 3wks from now. I appreciate the help.

Thank, Jean, I have a call into my GP RE seeing an internal dr. I have to admit, I'm not even sure what this type of dr does. (?) Rebecca, I never had an actual bug bite, that first night it just felt like a bite. The ER dr said the Cellulitis probably started at the end if my finger, which had been slammed in the door a couple weeks before.

Jean-I was put on steroids for a week, and it helped a little. It's not shingles. I've been looking at the pathways of my lymph vessels along with lymph node locations. My areas of edema, swelling and pain follow this. I'm in extreme pain right now in both arms, especially the right one. Also woke up this am with pain behind my knees.

I'm wondering if someone can help me. I've been to the ER 3 times, my GP 3 times, and hospitalized for 2days. Still no answers. The 3rd time I saw my GP, she said she was sure I have Lupus, but the next time I saw her, she said she was doubting it after reviewing some lab work. This has happened all w/I the last 6 weeks. I was laying in bed one night when my upper right arm started burning- like I had a bug bite. Then it started feeling like an actual burn. About an hr later it was bothering me enough that I got up and took a look at it. An inch wide red streak was coming from my armpit, traveling down my arm past the elbow. Figuring this wasn't good, my dh took me to the ER. I was dxed with Cellulitis and given antibiotics. After being sick from the antiB, I was changed to a different one. Ten days later I am feeling like horrible, my arm is bruised, swollen at the elbow, and very painful. I went to see the dr standing in for my GP. He sends me to the ER to have me dopplared, to see if I had a blood clot. No blood clot. Blood tests are run and everything comes back normal- except one test revealed high inflammation. (?) The ER dr sent me home saying I needed time to heal. The next night I am in so much pain and now my armpits on BOTH sides are aching, and I have "cording" in my right arm pit. I went back to the ER. (very, very unlike me!) I was told to stop the antiB as it clearly wasn't helping. (duh!) Because I am now screaming in pain, I am given morphine, which made me very sick, then I'm put through a few more tests. MRI, CatScan, more blood drawn. My arm hurts so much I can't have anything touching it. I ache everywhere. Finally, after being totally stumped, they admit me to the hospital for further investigation and pain management. I was seen by a Neuro dr, with his tests coming back normal. My GP then wants me to see a Rhuematologist, but they evidently don't come to the hospital. I'm sent home, with mild pain meds. still no answer. ( the red streak is no longer the issue, the swelling and pain are.) Here I am few weeks later, and still not getting better. In fact, today both arms hurt, armpits ache and it is clear I have what looks like Edema in my right arm-especially around my elbow and forearm. I should note that I've been doing a TON of natural, self help. Oil of Oregano, Cleavers, warmed onion on lymph nodes, gentle lymphatic massage, Ibuprofen. I also stopped eating ALL grains , dairy, and sugars. My dr wants me to see the Rhuemy dr, but I'd rather drive to a larger city to see specialists. Also, this AM,mi read that people see an Orthopedic dr for Edema. But what is the cause? All if this has already cost several thousands of dollars. I can't afford to waste more money seeing a dr who is going to look at me like I am a mystery dxes case. I do have a history of Fibromyalgia, EBV, CMV and CFIDS. I'm sorry this is so long.mive literally saved my arm all day to type all this out. I'd really appreciate any thoughts or direction.

I'm no help, but wanted to say how impressed I am! Wow! Makes me want to rethink WWE!

Love this! When I made the chart, I went full size and after a month, it was a bomb. Baad! I will share this with a friend currently ending grade two.

Okay, good to know about the oil! Sheryl-it is a saturated fat, but it's the very good fat which our bodies need.:) Definitely checking out the Native Forest brand, thank you!

Thank you! I just subscribed to everyday paleo and will search for the other.:D

In general, I know that the oil is used for baking, cooking and body care. The milk I've only heard of as a substitute for dairy. For healing(gut especially) I'm making smoothies with unsweetened coconut milk. I'm wondering if it would be nasty to put the oil in the smoothie instead, and either way, if using the oil would be healthier? Also, does anyone know if there's a big difference between a carton of coconut milk and the cooking kind found in cans(for making curries,etc.) as far as nutrition goes? Thanks!

If so, I'm looking for favorite cookbooks or recipe blogs. Thanks!:)

I've never bought a whole core, only the IGs. Before my IGs arrive (whether I bought them new or used) I print out a list of all books needed. If a book is a SL exclusive, I check homeschool classifieds first, if I come up empty, I buy it new from SL. All other books I check for at our library. If the library has more than three copies, I can usually count on the availability. The exception is for longer read alouds, which I will then try to buy used. New books I buy at B&N. I've never used the schedule as written. I always have a RA going, but my dc read one book at a time. ( both read fairly fast) I do read all history books aloud. ( my second time around for an education:D)

My ds will love these resources! Thanks, OP.:)

Winston Grammar worked well for us in this situation. I have a dd who started the basic the end of January and will finish by end of May. We'll then begin Advanced Winston at a slightly slower pace.

I know, second post, but I'm legit.;) It is incredibly outrageous the WAY in which GCH went about their weeding. Ignoring JB's phone calls for the application for months, then receiving a vague rejection letter, signed " The GCH." :confused: Hats off to SWB.:)

Yeah, it's a bit intimidating, and this forum moves so fast. Thanks for the welcomes!

Hello, I don't use TWTM exclusively, but would like to post here now and then. Like my sig says, I've been at "this" since my oldest was in kindy, with the exception for a year when we tried public school. So,8yrs?. Sounds right!:D I still feel clueless, each year brings new bumps and surprises, leaving me wondering what I was ever thinking all those years ago. But,really,it's all good. Most days. I used Five In A Row for K-3rd, then Sonlight off and on. My dd's been my grand experiment. Poor child!:tongue_smilie: I registered here years ago, rarely posted, then could not for the life of me remember my username. :glare: Nice to come out of lurking!! ( so cliche, I know)