Actually, Bummis should be dried in the dryer. It seals any pinholes that may occur in the laminate, which causes them to sweat. also, if clog diapers develop a ghastly smell when wet - not pee, an OMG what's wrong with these diapers smell - thats soap residue. Also, oxo-clean leaves a residue that turns safety vest yellow in the presence of urine, no matter how well you rinse them. Aren't you glad you asked about cloth? :lol:

Oh, and Kerry's Herbals Miracle Salve is the best rash proofing diaper salve I've ever found. It's awesome and doesn't stick to baby or diapers like the white ones do. http://www.kerrysherbals.com/herbalsalves.shtml

We used prefolds, pins, and either Bummis wraps, Gerber pants (Walmart) or wool covers I knit. I had a time adjusting to an HE machine between dd2 and the boys, but I really just needed less soap because the HE machines don't have a flood of water in the rinse. For three kids (two are twins so they were in diapers at the same time) I had accumulated about 6 dozen premium sized prefolds, perhaps 10 Bummis, various Gerber pants... Less than $500 over 10 diaper years, not including some fun, fancier purchases. I also rigged up a diaper sprayer on the intake hose of the toilet for removing solids. They sell them, but I rigged mine up with a T between two flexible intake hoses and a kitchen sprayer. That thing could blow he paint off your walls! :D

No, you're not alone. Sleep deprivation and crazy seem to interfere with recall. :D

I make pizza dough by hand every Friday night. No recipe, just by feel. 4 cups flour in a big bowl, add a T salt, granulated garlic, maybe some dried herbs. 2 cups warm water, 1 T sugar, 1 T yeast in a measuring cup, mix it and let it proof to a good head of foam. Pour the wet into the dry, add a glug of olive oil if you feel like it, mix with your hands. Turn it out onto the counter and knead a cup or two more flour in. I usually hack it up into 5 individual chunks, make them into balls, cover and let rise. When you're ready, shape them, top them, and throw them on the grill. (a sideless cookie sheet with cornmeal helps here) If you're baking, use a greased cookie sheet. Sigh. Then I go make my GF pizza. :glare:

I saw a perinatologist throughout my pregnancy because of cervical funneling and the concern they would be very premature due to that. (they were full term, 6 1/2 lbs each) I wouldn't decline any ultrasound with multiples. It's a whole different ballgame than with one. (and just so you don't end up feeling crazy or incompetent, parenting twins is different than one at a time, too, which can be a shock when you think you've got it down through having other kiddos) My fraternal boys (who look identical) are Holden and Quinn.

Yes, it does sound like you need a counselor, or some good listening. :grouphug: If it helps, I know there are a number of people here who have kids at school either for a period of time or because it suits one child more or whatever. I have IRL dear friends who have made that choice as well because, while homeschooling was the best choice for their family in one season, school was the best choice in another. Any choice you make has to be because it's the best one for your family. And nothing has to be permanent unless it continues to work.

I've paid $10/hr for my three to a responsible older teen. I think it depends a lot on your area, the abundance of sitters, the social culture of the adults, etc.

When you go, have them do a celiac panel. What you're describing sounds an awful lot like celiac, which is often the root cause of IBS symptoms. Celiac has a genetic component, too, so it could very well show up as familial IBS

no kidding! Congratulations, Martha Family!

I like the Rainbow Light gummies. Well, I don't, but mu kids do. And they seem to have much more than even the other RL kid multis.

Us, too, generally speaking. And we have employed this tactic when neither of us was willing to give in, and came up with a plan C.

Are you trying to start something?:001_huh:

I'm in the "I'd want to know" camp. But, in my experience, parents who allow their very young kids access without limits or supervision prefer to live in denial. And they like to turn it on you when you interfere with their ignorance. (obviously I don't mean all parents who allow heir children technology, but there are plenty who circumvent the Facebook age policies, hand their kid a smart phone, and walk away, thinking their little angel would never... Fill in the blank) I'd block her on the phone and Facebook. While I am concerned for this child, my immediate concern would be for your son. Eventually, this is going to hit the fan and the parents are likely to go after the "predators" of their "innocent" little girl.

Muscle soreness appears the day after and peaks the second day after exercise. You DO have to listen to your body though, to discern whether you have strained a muscle or it's just general soreness. If it's general soreness, keep going. It actually helps loosen everything up. If it's a strain, do something else that doesn't involve that muscle group (says the trainer who is lifting today with an angry groin muscle). As for the diet, I'd recommend going to FitDay.com or something similar, plugging in your current stats and goals, and following that. The program will tell you if your goals are unhealthy. The problem is that you're not going to lose anything if you restrict calories that much and work out. Your body will go into starvation mode and hold onto whatever it can. That means it's storing and not interested in muscle repair/building; it's operating constantly in emergency mode and that kind of stress can wreak all sorts of havoc.

I agree.

Yes, I agree. It's the personal gesture of gratitude.

:smilielol5: you must be southern! Yes, when one is thought of and acknowledged with a gift, one writes a thank you note. If I send your gift to your printer, then I will be delighted to have your printer send the note.

We also have them for lunch or have a leftover potluck night. Some things, like the aforementioned corn, I plan to incorporate into something the next night. Since reheated corn on the cob is yucky, I'd cut it off and toss it into cornbread, soup or salad.

I want my children to to be well equipped to excel in whatever adult path they choose. That means (to me) they will be well read, able to express themselves eloquently, and have the basis to pursue knowledge in whatever discipline hey choose. To break it down further, then, we vet curricula and activities as to how each will help further specific goals in relation to each child's strengths, weaknesses, personality, etc. Character plays a part in finding opportunities, as well, and we include volunteering, service to others and positive character traits in their education as our children, though not as a formal part of schooling. Oh, and to answer your question, we subscribe to a classical philosophy as the most well rounded approach, with a little more emphasis on math and science.

If I recall correctly after 25 years, we slid ours (checkmarks or circles as answers) into an envelope at the back of the room. Our teacher then asked a student to deliver it to the office. So, in the worst case scenario, anonymity wise, someone in the office might have been able to eyeball the answers of 30 people. (though they probably just had a box to collect the envelopes)

FWIW, for those who think 6th & 7th graders have no clue about the various and sundry "activities" of consenting adults, you are very mistaken. I have gotten quite an education listening to the discussions of elementary kids walking past my house from their bus stop. For 11 years. Not the same kids or even an overlapping segment. I know multiple parents who have had to have very uncomfortable talks with their first and second graders, some of whom do not ride the bus, and a couple who are homeschooled. In my mind, as an adult, there is a huge difference between some random stranger asking me personal questions and being asked to fill out an anonymous survey in a group situation. I would also feel uncomfortable being forced to give instructor feedback verbally, but feel I can give constructive praise/criticism in an exit survey.

Huh. That book was just recommended by a friend. :lurk5:

We had a similar survey in 8th grade so... '85 or '86? Sex, drugs, rock n roll sort of thing. Interestingly, one of th questions - do you ever drink alone - has stuck in my head for the past 25 years. As an adult, I am completely paranoid about pouring myself a glass of wine unless I'm socializing. :001_huh:

Yes. Every day. And with 5 of us in a little over 2500 square feet, we're hardly pressed for space. Except the "stuff" has reduced it to about 1000. :glare: