I was planning on using Galore Park's Year 6 Maths book for my rising 5th grader, but I skimmed it, and it looks like a review of Year 5 with a little more depth. She could use some review, but there looks to be little that would challenge her to learn more. Should I go on to the next book? (I loved the rigor of Year 5). Is the next book So You Really Want to Learn Maths Book 2? I'm afraid Book 1 may be too much review as well, since it's recommended for Year 5/6.

We are using a combination of Explode the Code and Primary Phonics readers from www.memoriapress.com. It's working pretty well.

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Thanks for the commiseration. Maybe I can make it, one day at a time, until they're in 6th grade. =) One's in fourth, and the other's in first. The fourth grader has the more challenging, strong-willed personality. I'm just tired, and don't like to fight. I'm pretty persistent and determined though.

Feeling kind of stuck. Homeschooling is working academically, but the whining/ complaining/ arguing makes me want to be "done".

I had Novasure in February. After suffering with borderline anemia and low ferritin (11-20 range) for a long time, my levels went up to the 50s (for ferritin) within a month. Now my ferritin is at about 78, which is close to ideal. I'm glad I did it.

Explode the Code and "Primary Phonics" books from www.memoriapress.com

I'm leaning more towards Singapore's now, based on reviews. This is only for one year, then I will do Nancy Larson Science with him.

This is a review I found on Heinemann: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15928377-heinemann-explore-science-student-s-book-3 4.6 rating out of 5. Does anyone have personal experience using either?

I'm having trouble deciding between these two. I just want an easy, cover-the-bases type science curriculum that capture my first grader's interest. The first one is endorsed by the Cambridge Int'l Exams board, and the second is a highly acclaimed Singapore program.

We're learning quite a bit from Nancy Larson.

I can only wear gold, and not sterling. I can wear titanium watches without irritation.

Does anyone know when 1B will be done?

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I find it to be pretty open-and-go, and more conceptual. I use it in combination with Christian Light Education (CLE) math.

I was concerned with morcellation as well, but my dr. said they had a technique in which they contained it in a bag of some kind.

Traditional myomectomy is when they make a large abdominal incision to remove the fibroid. A vaginal myomectomy was not an option for me, likely because my fibroid was mostly outside the uterus, and partly in the uterine wall. I remember now the dr.'s concern was that a vaginal myomectomy would not get the whole fibroid, and it would likely grow back. The laparascopic robot-assisted myomectomy (the one I had) takes out the fibroid through three small incisions in your abdomen.

I had one large, golf-ball sized submucosal fibroid that caused similar symptoms, including flooding. My dr. told me my options were a vaginal hysterectomy or a traditional open myomectomy. Both options caused me a great deal of distress, so I researched another option on my own: a robot-assisted laparascopic myomectomy. I was careful to research the expertise of the doctor, since there are few that have extensive experience. I found a wonderful dr. in NY who performed this procedure on me last year. It was a success. The flooding stopped. Since then, however, one year later, I had a novasure ablation to stop my periods. I had the ablation about 3 weeks ago. They found a small polyp with a hysteroscope, which continued to make my periods heavy. The dr. said sometimes polyps form inside the uterus from the large fibroid. So far, I think this will be a success, and my anemia will improve. I'm glad I went this route, but it was difficult to navigate. From the research I've done, if you only have one fibroid, the chances of it growing back are very small. My dr. was able to remove all of it without puncturing the uterine wall. My ultrasound tech said my uterus looked normal and healthy, and you'd never know I'd had the laparoscopic myomectomy. Because my dr. did such a good job, I was a good candidate for the ablation one year later. Hope this helps.

She sounds like an introvert and HSP to me. My loud family didn't "get" me either. I, too, would encourage you to build trust between you. Let her know you are in her corner. I would read books on introversion so you can help her understand herself better. It's confusing to myself, as an introvert, because I long for human connection/ intimacy/ closeness, but too many people irritate and overstimulate my sensitive nervous system. She needs to know how to regulate herself to meet her needs. Don't label her as "anxious" unnecessarily.

Thanks everyone! You guys are the best.

Thanks Seasider. That's helpful to know.

Thanks for the hugs. I'm anemic, but the surgery took a lot more energy out of me.

I had this procedure 6 days ago, and I am exhausted. Has anyone else had this? How long until the fatigue subsides?

I put my written workout in a Ziplock bag, and do one set at a time. The total yardage is written on the workout.

I struggle with this too. I've been trying to connect with God more--thinking about the truth in His Word. Phillip Keller's books are helping.