Does thebabywearer.com no longer exist? I can only seem to find a FB page, which hasn't been used since 2020. 😢 If TBW is no more, is there a similar forum with a swap/marketplace? Thanks!

I am looking for a resort hotel option within reasonable driving distance of Sarasota or Tampa, Florida. My kids are 18, 15, and 11, so we are looking for pools, beaches, etc. We would rather pay more and have a great experience, but it is hard to tell where to stay. Thanks!

I'm going to send you a PM, is that okay? Yeah, this is what I'm worried about.

For those with TMJ, do you have specific episodes of pain? I understand that pain may be different on different days, or periods of flare ups - but do you have like 30 min of INTENSE pain and then no pain for a number of hours, and then another distinct episode of pain. Google is not helping. Thanks!

Yes, exactly! Yeah, my best medical care has come from me figuring out the problem. 🤯 I was using a concierge doctor, but they moved out of the local area. I feel like I need at least someone in our insurance network who "knows" me in case I need local hospital care. But I will not sacrifice my health for this so I may be back to paying out of pocket.

*I* was talking about how for me foods cause a reaction/inflammation that trigger an autoimmune flare (as confirmed by another doctor) and that my autoimmune symptoms are closely tied to what I eat. She told me this was impossible. So I don't know. 🤷‍♀️

We changed health insurance, and I have to find a new doctor. I am currently in a downward spiral of autoimmune diseases and hormone imbalances. I really need a doctor who can help untangle my issues and refer me out as needed; because my health is getting rapidly worse. I have already done everything I can think of to calm my situation down, and eat an extremely limited diet. Today was my first appointment and the doctor told me that food/diet does not influence autoimmune issues. Food, she said, had nothing to do with disease. Um, I'm celiac, and her specialty is, wait for it... diabetes. 🤯 At this point it seems easier to put MYSELF though medical school. I feel so... defeated. 🥲

Thanks! I'll check into this one too.

Never mind

We have a number of dolls in good, but not perfect, condition. We also have a lot of clothes and accessories, but no boxes. Has anyone donated their used AG dolls to an organization like Yes She Can ? (https://yesshecaninc.org/about-yes-she-can-inc/) Experiences going this route?

Me: I can only tolerate 5 foods including salt. I need help. Doctor: Perhaps there is another food you can eliminate? 🤯

Thanks!!!

This year for me involves family estrangement, my child's college applications, Christmas traditions, and Covid. Last week I dreamt that my house was burning down around me. (((Hugs for every single one of us.)))

I would like to try making a chocolate pecan pie. The pecan pie recipe I usually use is the NYT recipe plus a little bourbon. In this recipe the filling is heated and goes into the pie shell while still warm. Can I just stir in some chocolate chips to the filling? Googling has left me both more and less confident with this plan.

I am considering purchasing a GoCube as a gift. Most of the reviews are people wanting to be speed cubers. For those who do NOT want to become speed cubers, is the GoCube a good way to learn how to solve Rubik's Cube puzzles? Is there a better cube choice for this? Thanks!

Is this a thing? Because suddenly any chemical smell - cleaning products, detergents, deodorants, hairspray, etc. give me horrible headaches and nausea. It's really awful.

I had the same thing. It was SO GROSS. I had heard that it could last weeks, but for me it disappeared after a few days. I had a very metallic taste, like my whole mouth was full of nickels.

Here is an article: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/does-the-covid-vaccine-affect-your-period-survey-launched-after-some-report-changes-to-menstruation/2494064/

There has been a lot of discussion of this on twitter. Women both experiencing much heavier periods than usual, and post menopausal women having unexpected periods. I think it is good to see a doctor, but I would not rule out that it is vaccine related.

8ft? It seems to be the same amount of time regardless of distance.

Ours takes FOREVER to get hot. Living in a drought-plagued state I feel insanely guilty waiting for the water to get hot every time I want to wash the dishes. 😬

I'm in a similar situation. I'm going to post most of it in a homeschooling FB group for items free for shipping. (Group name: Homeschool Curriculum Free For Shipping). There is another group for paid items. (Group name: Homeschool Buy Sell Trade)

I have a weekly phone call with my mother and I'm about to cut her off because my whole week is tanked by that hour. I dread it for two days, and then I have at least two days after the call where I am mad about the call. So, no judgement from me. When my kids were little I struggled with being patient. When I was being impatient it helped me to think "right now I'm practicing being patient." It took away the sense that my time was being wasted, because it wasn't being wasted - I was practicing a skill. Perhaps you could use a similar trick with your visits. I should probably try thinking "I'm practicing being non-reactive" for my phone calls. 😬

I am having a similar experience and it is VERY painful. ((((Hugs))))

I am looking to buy a hammock as a gift for my 10yo, but am looking at hammocks meant for adults. I think I will also be purchasing a stand for the hammock. For those of you that love hammocks - do you have a specific recommendation? I can't decide if she would prefer the spreader bar flat hammock, or the crumple style hammock. At this point I have looked at so many hammocks, and I am no closer to being able to pick one. Help!