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You really want to see if they can be timed. If they are distinct enough to be timed and are fairly regular then it *might* be the real thing.
Now, I had *alot* of BH contractions. They always go away when you move around and change positions. They can be regularish. But keep a certain amount of irregularity. So they would look like this....
3mins apart, 3 mins apart then 10 mins then 3 mins then 5 mins.
Instead of
3 mins 4 mins 3 mins 3 mins 4 mins 2 mins . See what I mean.
Back labor is different then regular labor. I do not have experience but back labor can make the labor progress.
If it is early labor and it is too early then get her to drink lots of water. Dehydration can bring on preterm labor. If she wants it to stop then that would help.
If I had advice for you it would be to start timing them and chart it for as long as she is comfortable. Get her to change positions and see if they go away in front. If they do then it is just BH. Which is good becase they can do some good prelabor work for her.
Hope all goes well and that she gets home safe and sound. I am worried about her driving if she is in labor. The fact that she is willing to drive home is also an indication of it being BH. A woman in labor would be more likely to just hunker down where she is and wait for someone else to drive her home. You can also watch out for her emotional signals to point the way.
What an exciting time she will have waiting for this little one.
Hugs to you both!
It gives me something concrete that I can do for her. She is home and is very, very uncomfortable. She's normally quite a wimp when it comes to pain so it's hard to tell if she's truly in deep pain or just has her normal low tolerance. I told her that if she was truly in labor -- real labor --- she would not have wanted to drive or walk or anything.
She is drinking lots of water now and is laying on her side to see if that helps. Thanks again for your advice. This is exciting. We know he's a little boy. I will keep you all updated.
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that it could go either way, huh? She's home and is going to lay down and relax to see if that helps with the pain. She's in a lot of discomfort.
Yep! It certainly is exciting!
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I forgot what labor feels like. My daughter's back has been hurting all weekend and she said that it's been hurting off and on all day today. She said the pain's moved to the front. Does this sound like labor? I don't remember ever having Braxton Hicks so I don't know what those feel like. Could this pain she's been in just be Braxton Hicks? Her original due date was supposed to be July 5th (based on last period, symptoms, etc.), but the doctor changed it to August 15th after her first ultra sound. So, if we go by the original due date, the baby could be coming now, but if we go by her new due date, the baby will be about 1 1/2 months early...unless it's Braxton Hicks. What do you all think? She's on her way home from work so I'll know more when she gets here. :001_unsure:
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Sonlight's literature program seems like it could be too much for her -- Lots and lots of reading; dd is bright' date=' but she's a slow reader. And the TLP program looks thorough and like it would be easier all around to implement.
TIA![/quote']
I haven't used TLP, so I can't speak to that, but I have used several years of Sonlight. It worked out great for my very avid reader, but for my youngest dd (she just finished 9th grade) it didn't work as well. Like yours, my dd is a very slow reader. I've tried 3 different Sonlight years with her and she's never completely finished any of them. She just can't get through all those books. The best year we had with Sonlight was the year when I bought the IG and less than half of the books. Even then she didn't get through all the books. I switched to TOG for her and it's worked out much better.
So, I just wanted to say that if you decide to go with Sonlight, either buy half the books or spend 2 years doing one Sonlight program for a slow reader. They are great books so you will be building a wonderful library if you buy the entire year. I've just discovered that owning them doesn't mean they'll get read later. Good luck in your decision!
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1. Will I get frustrated trying to plan it out?
2. Can I afford all of those books? Is their a better way?
3. I'm nervous about ordering 1 unit at a time with an 11th grader...we need to keep the pace.
4. Should I supplement civics/government in 12th?
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Now, to complicate matters even further...my son locked on to Core 5 in Sonlight's catalog this week and said - "Can I do this next year?" - after looking at all the books. :tongue_smilie: Well, then I got to wondering (LOL)...maybe I don't have to have them on the "same page" in history. Maybe my oldest could do Sonlight Core 300 (20th century) and my son could do Core 5 and then my daughter could read many of his books on missionaries and such. She could then do Core 400 in 12th which is government/civics.
I'm just not sure how many notes & discussion questions Sonlight's IG offer. I used Core 3, but that was 8 years ago and they weren't at our convention so I didn't get a chance to really peruse their materials.
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Help!!
Is any of this clear? LOL Now that I typed it all out...I feel as though I'm rambling. arghh!
Advice, PLEASE!
thank you!
~Gail
I've done TOG years 1 and 4 and own year 3 (all Classic, not Redesign). I've also done Sonlight 5. Both TOG and Sonlight are fantastic programs. It depends on what you're looking for in the curricula.
If you want a schedule completely planned out for you, down to the number of pages to read per day, Sonlight is the way to go. They don't have the Teacher Notes that TOG offers. TOG's notes are based on World Book, so you could add those to Sonlight (which Sonlight does also use), but Marcia has already done that work for us in TOG.
Sonlight is literature based (both history and literature) and you have to use their listed books because the schedule is based on those. The literature questions are more comprehensive (in SL 5), not literary analysis. TOG is subject based so you could use any books that cover the subject for history. You will have to use their literature choices because the literature questions are based on their book for the week, but there is lit. analysis. You don't have to read as many literature books in TOG as Sonlight, but you delve deeper into the ones you do read.
My suggest would be to try to purchase TOG year 3 Classic (to save money) and add Sonlight books as needed or desired. This keeps both kids on the same period, saving your sanity, and both will get what they want/need. If you want to go with Redesign (better questions, easier to manage, but more expensive) you do not have to buy all their books. I use what I already have or what I find at the library. As I stated above, TOG is subject based, so I only buy the literature choices I don't have. My dd is a slow reader so I don't try to do all the reading TOG suggests either.
As far as wondering if you will get frustrated planning it out, you could go to the TOG boards and the wonderful people there will be happy to help out in any way they can. Hope this helps.
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So I'm wondering. What do you think has been your single greatest curricula/book/program discovery in the past four or five years? The one that made you think: Thank goodness, I've finally solved THAT problem? I'm not looking for brand new programs here--I'm wondering which new OR classic curricula have given you Eureka moments.
SWB
When Tapestry of Grace (TOG) first came out, I had that Eureka moment. Then disaster hit, it was pulled, and I was left with all these resources I purchased for that particular program. I moved on. I still love TOG and have used 2 years of TOG (Classic) since it came back stronger than ever...and it's great! It just doesn't give me that Eureka feeling anymore.
I've been homeschooling for 10 years and it wasn't until I went to the WHO convention last weekend and heard you (Susan W. B.) speak that I finally got that AHA! moment. I finally realized two things. First, I don't need curricula (except for math) to do this thing called homeschooling and second, even in Classical Education I need to relax. My kids don't only have to read the classics. They can read Bionicles or other graphic novels if they so choose (they don't, yea!). They don't have to read and dissect 20 novels each year. They don't have to try to cover all subjects well in the high school years. They could, and should, spend time pursuing their interests/specialties.
I know it's been said repeatedly by you and others to relax, but for some reason, I wouldn't or couldn't hear it. The suggestions you make in the book are good ones. There are many, many others not listed in the book that are just as good. The answer is not the curriculum. The answer is us. I think Janice said it best, "Enjoy your little people. Enjoy your journey."
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Hi, all -
Stacey and I have not "found our place" on these new boards much yet. But I am checking in today to ask you folks to pray for both of us.
HeatherC (Canada)
I understand about not "finding your place" on the new boards. Please know that those of us who have been around awhile know you both and love you.
I don't post on these boards much anymore, but I sort of "followed" Stacey, KC, Heather, and Cathi (from Hawaii, now in ?) from the Sonlight boards to these boards. You all have always provided much inspiration and advice and prayer to whomever needed it. And now you need it.
Our prayers are with you and your families as you go through these trials. You (especially, Stacey) may wonder when will these trials ever end? God has His hands on your lives. He will never leave nor forsake you. I pray for quick healing for both of you and for comfort for your families. Please let us know if there's any more we can do for you all. God Bless You, Always!
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1. This past weekend during a bible quizzing meet, one of her fellow teammates was crying because she felt she didn't do well. My dd hugged her. She didn't try to talk or say the typical platitudes. She just hugged. It was just what the other girl needed. Their team placed second in the meet and each got a silver medal.
2. DD picked up "A Separate Peace" and read 2 chapters without being told. This kid hates to read.
3. Dd also stayed with her Algebra lesson even when it frustrated her to tears. She tried to keep a positive attitude and even showed a bit of sense of humor when she created this formula: x cubed + confusing = algebra. :D
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I like the link, Maxine, but what I LOVE is the quote in your signature! :D
Hey, thanks, Chrissy! Yep, for me chocolate and literature go hand in hand, so as the quote says, "it is the best friend" for those pursuing literature. I mean who can read without having a bit of chocolate to munch on at the same time? Gotta do something with my other hand, eh? And of course, the ultimate is to be taking a nice, relaxing, bubble bath with a glass of wine and some chocolate while reading an engrossing novel as soft music plays in the background. Sigh! Life can be so good sometimes.;)
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I was searching for lesson plans for "A Separate Peace" and stumbled on this site. It gives a list of vocabulary words for some of the top recommended books for high schoolers. It doesn't give definitions, but it may save someone the trouble of searching out words and then typing them for the student to look up.
The link takes you directly to the vocab for "A Separate Peace", but if you scroll down, you will see the list of books. Hope this helps!:)
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I just remembered this is the way I feel about North and South (Gaskell.) Everyone gushes about it here, but I don't get it.
Ditto. I thought it was terribly depressing.:(
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My hubby is working and I need to occupy myself with a brainless activity. Anything on tv worth watching on monday night? We don't have cable, but get the basic channels. Thanks for any recommendation!
"Notes from the Underbelly" and "October Road" are both new episodes tonight. "Notes" is pretty funny. You will probably be lost watching "October Road", though.
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I also have a dc that struggles with algebra. She is in the 9th grade, and she is going very, very slow with it. I talked to my umbrella group leader and she said that I could count this year as Algebra IA and next year as AlgebraIB. She says this is how many public schools do it, so that's the route that I'm taking. It will probably throw her off for the PSAT, but I'm not even sure I'll have her take it. I almost feel like what's the point when you have a dc that struggles with academics.
HTH,
Thanks for this post, Jan. My youngest dd is the same way. We're more than 1/2 way into our school year and she's only about 1/4 of the way through her Algebra book. She also struggles with reading, but that's a whole 'nuther topic. She's great in science, so I'd hate to let her get too far behind in math. I think I'll do what you suggested, though. I'd rather her take her time and understand it. Thanks again!:)
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I've not used Omnibus, but it sounds like this may work for you. You could also use TOG. Your student could read all the Teacher's notes and answer the questions in the Student Activities section. This is what I did for my oldest dd.
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I don't think the UCSMP series is highly regarded by the "Mathematically Correct" people (although I can't find the info right now), but for my math-phobic dd, it was just what she needed. Actually, she wasn't math-phobic, she just didn't understand why she would ever need or use high school math and sort of rebelled against it.
My dd used UCSMP's "Transition Math" for pre-algebra, Jacob's for Algebra, then we went back to UCSMP for Geometry. UCSMP was really good about giving real-life situations in which the math would be used. It was colorful, lessons were short, and there were many sidebars which kept her interest. I've heard that UCSMP is lacking in areas (proofs being one of them) but I've never compared it to other programs. Dd always had aspirations of being an actress/dancer, so for my her, UCSMP worked out well.
Oh, by the way, my dd never took any math beyond Geometry. She scored in the high 500s on the SAT which was fantastic considering she hated math and she refused to study for the SAT. Hope this helps.
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Although I know that no program has everything, I recently found several programs for elementary school, that I wish I had used from the beginning. My oldest son is in 6th grade and I feel he missed out on some great things. So, I want to get ahead start on Highschool classes. Please share with me what you feel is the best in each of the following areas and how your family/child has benefited from it. All suggestions are welcome!
Bible Study/Character Developement
Life skills
Math
English
History
Science
Latin
Modern Language
Logic/Rhetoric
Art
Anything else I have missed
Thank you,
Ok, I know the title has grammatical problems, but I can't edit it.
You've received some excellent feedback already. I just want to reiterate what Nan said about letting the kids choose something they are interested in and allowing them time/opportunities to pursue those interests.
Also, I would help provide them lots of public speaking opportunities. The ability to speak in front of a group of people comfortably is invaluable, IMHO.
My 14yodd is taking a Speech class through our co-op and is slowly getting more comfortable with speaking on her feet (ie not reading her speech and not uhmmming when asked questions). This skill is something I lacked and needed during college and even in my career as a computer programmer.
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Her interests are more in botany and home ec and pets. If there was a Charlotte Mason or Prairie Primer for the high school years that would work!
How about "Where the Brook and River Meet" by the same person who wrote "Prairie Primer". Brook and River is based on the Anne of Green Gables books.
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How do you do this? I keep trying and it never turns out right. I know this is probably a "duh" question, but I'd still appreciate the help.
If you want to put a quote in your signature, go to User Control Panel, then click "Edit Signature". A screen is displayed. Type in the quote. Edit as desired (ie font size, italics, etc.) Choose the little icon to the left of the # sign if you want quotation marks around the quote. Choose Print Preview to see the quote before saving it as your signature.
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Favorite study guide? Websites for themes/essay ideas?
I just stumbled on this site. It looks really great. It gets into the symbolism of each major character, in addition to the shape of the island. There are pictures. It looks really good.
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[*]Allan Melvin (Sam the Butcher) died last week!
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Sad. I loved the relationship he and Alice had. I wonder why his death didn't make the papers? :(
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On the old board, Pam mentioned a few times that on HER computer the threads weren't stretched down the right side of a page when the threads scrolled off to the side. I'm guessing a lot of this is dependent on the computer itself.
I think it does depend on which browser you are using. I am using Firefox and I have both a right scroll bar and a bottom scroll bar when I'm in the top box and in threaded mode. Yes, the messages are very long to the right, but I just ignore them and am able to do what I did before. If I wanted to read the entire message without going down to the actual message box, I can do that using the scroll bars. So, at least for Firefox users, we have flexibility. It would be so very frustrating to those of you who don't have the scroll bars.
This is the hardest part for Web Site people to deal with: there are so many different platforms people are using and it's almost impossible to test for each and every scenario. Hope there is a quick resolution for everyone.
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Favorite movies: Sleepless in Seattle, Stepmom, Miss Congeniality, A Few Good Men
Favorite t.v. shows: My all-time favorite is Thirtysomething. Other faves are: Fame, Gilmore Girls, Sisters, Judging Amy, Wings, and Heartbeat
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Music and books have always been my passion, ever since I was a little girl. They have brought me through some very tough times in my life. I cannot imagine a world without either.
I have always loved science, but I come from an era where girls were given messages that we could only be secretaries, nurses, teachers, or homemakers. As a result, I never took any high school science courses and dropped all dreams of pursuing science (I wanted to be a Marine Biologist).
I love Philosophy and Logic. I went to a liberal arts college where 2 classes in Philosophy/Logic were required to graduate. That's where I fell in love with the great thinkers. "The Thinker" is my favorite statue. So, I guess my true passion is thinking. :D
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Like Patty, I spent most of my life in CO (born and raised there and desperately wanting to move back) before moving to WA about six years ago. I will be glad to help in any way I can, too.
It's been MANY years since I've been in labor and...
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She has absolutely no appetite, but I will try to get her to eat a piece of toast or something. She's drinking water per the advice above. Thanks for the congrats! I will keep you posted on the little guy's progress.