IsabelC Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 http://todayslessons.blogspot.com/2004/10/how-crunchy-are-you.html I got "Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch" or "Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mam" depending on how I interpreted some of the questions. (Which is weird, because my friends irl are more crunchy than me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Interesting...turns out I'm only "sprinkled with granola", lol. I suppose that is fairly accurate; I wouldn't touch McDonalds, and I can't go get my mail if my eyebrows aren't sufficiently filled in :D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 90 – 119 Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch! Wow, who knew? Now if you has asked me if I was a hippy, the answer would have been definitely. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mama :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whereneverever Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Super nutty!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I get Mmmm.....Love that whole grain crunch. Probably accurate. I'm fairly crunchy by many people's standards, in areas like nursing and cosleeping especially, but by crunchy people/ mothering.com standards I am pretty mainstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Super nutty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I scored "Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch" which surprised me. I don't see myself as that crunchy, especially when compared to some of my friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 120 – 140 Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mama Either the quiz scoring or my math was wonky. I got more than 140, but I usually score really high on those. (I don't think I'm that crunchy. :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) An off the scale crunchy mama! One whose crunchiness is not limited by the conventional understanding of mathematics! :hurray: Edited October 21, 2009 by Hotdrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Instant Oatmeal!:thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I quit when I got to the second question and found answering positively to circumcision was a (-5). Bill (not nutty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 120 – 140 Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mama Either the quiz scoring or my math was wonky. I got more than 140, but I usually score really high on those. (I don't think I'm that crunchy. :tongue_smilie:) Yeah, I think that's because it isn't clear if you get point for each home birth or not? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I scored "Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch" which surprised me. I don't see myself as that crunchy, especially when compared to some of my friends. I was surpised as well. I seem mainstream to me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) Yeah, I think that's because it isn't clear if you get point for each home birth or not? :tongue_smilie: I averaged mine out - eg I have had two home births with a midwife and one freebirth, so I scored it between the two items. Edited October 21, 2009 by Hotdrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Pretty Crispy. I am a sensible kinda gal. For example, I won't use cloth diapers because rashes are more of an issue, but I bf exclusively because it's best for baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) For example, I won't use cloth diapers because rashes are more of an issue Is this from personal experience? Because I know lots of mothers who say their kids only get rashes when in sposies. Edited October 21, 2009 by Hotdrink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Is this from personal experience? Because I know lots of mothers who say their ids only get rashes when in sposies. We've definitely had much less rash with cloth.That's not to say that we NEVER have a rash while using cloth, like some cloth-using parents can claim, but the difference is significant. We've also saved SO much money, even taking into account washing/drying. I think we saw a $5/monthly increase in water usage and such a small increase in electricity that it wasn't worth noting! We bought $10/piece used one-size diapers and with washing/drying it came out to something like $.09/wear (not counting what we saved on not having killer diaper rash). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 90 – 119 Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch It's interesting because if I took the test based on my answers when I had my first I would be more like instant oatmeal, maybe sprinkled with granola. However, the more kids I had and the more I found my parenting style I guess the crunchier I got. I don't consider myself crunchy, I just follow Attachment parenting, particularily when they are little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 but I think there should be a choice for unmedicated hospital births with a midwife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Well, if it wasn't for family bed and homeschooling I would have gotten a zero :D so I guess I am pretty mushy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Super-nut ;) but some of those aren't fair because you get only half the points for planning on doing things that you can't do yet (like "will homeschool"). So I just said "yes" for what I definitely will do, no question, even if I can't now (like tandem BF--if I was preggo, yes, I totally would. But not preggo now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 We didn't do cloth nappies or shared beds and we vaccinate. And there was no question about shaving, so I didn't get points for hairiness. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Is this from personal experience? Because I know lots of mothers who say their kids only get rashes when in sposies. Depends on how old they/their kids are/were and the disposable brand. When I was a baby, all the disposables had these horrible perfumes, and babies like me broke out uncontrollably. Even now, bad disposables are worse that cloth for trapping moisture against the skin. But disposables have a lower rate of overall diaper rash and UTIs (I was reading a study about infant girl UTIs--not that mine had one, but looking for something else), and those who change their babies more frequently have lower rates of both, too. I'm sure there's a tipping point for every brand, though, since disposables can be left longer than cloth. That said, my DS wasn't prone to rash, but my daughter's so sensitive I've been sticking her in underwear when I get the chance over the past week. I've been telling her, "Don't pee on the puppy [on her underwear]! Pee in the potty!" And crazily enough, she loves that puppy so much that is mostly works. (She grins and giggles when she sees it and LOVES parading it around!) Who'd a thunk it? At this rate, she might be potty trained within a couple of months. DS wasn't potty trained until nearly three! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Depends on how old they/their kids are/were and the disposable brand. When I was a baby, all the disposables had these horrible perfumes, and babies like me broke out uncontrollably. Even now, bad disposables are worse that cloth for trapping moisture against the skin. But disposables have a lower rate of overall diaper rash and UTIs (I was reading a study about infant girl UTIs--not that mine had one, but looking for something else), and those who change their babies more frequently have lower rates of both, too. I'm sure there's a tipping point for every brand, though, since disposables can be left longer than cloth. That said, my DS wasn't prone to rash, but my daughter's so sensitive I've been sticking her in underwear when I get the chance over the past week. I've been telling her, "Don't pee on the puppy [on her underwear]! Pee in the potty!" And crazily enough, she loves that puppy so much that is mostly works. (She grins and giggles when she sees it and LOVES parading it around!) Who'd a thunk it? At this rate, she might be potty trained within a couple of months. DS wasn't potty trained until nearly three! I'd be interested in seeing the methodology of that study, who funded it, what types of cloth diapers were used, and what wash routine was used on them. My experience indicates that cloth diapers are superior to disposables when it comes to infant health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 90 – 119 Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 consider me sprinkled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 127 Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mama That me. I lost points on the homebirth thing- I would have, dh was adamently against it and we compromised on a birthing centre. I love that term crunchy- it's not used here in Australia, that I know of. Here we are just "alternative", "hippy", or even "feral" in some areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Pretty Crispy. I am a sensible kinda gal. For example, I won't use cloth diapers because rashes are more of an issue, but I bf exclusively because it's best for baby! I used cloth for 3 of my 5 dc, but I had to stop with my 2nd because he was getting so many rashes. He had no problem with the disposables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I am on the upper end of "mmm ... love that whole grain crunch." There were some questions where I was in between and could have given myself a few more points. Many of my friends are crunchier than me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchycons Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I only scored pretty crispy, maybe I should change my screen name;) I guess being into hospital births, baby in crib and weaning at 1 year did me in, and I thought I was so cruchy...:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 90-119 Mmm! Love that whole grain crunch. I was surprised really. While I knew we were somewhat crunchy, I know people that are MUCH more crunchy that myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth Yarn Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I got 135 for Supper nutty :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I got 145 point - Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 130--Super Nutty here too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phathui5 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 135 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'm sort of chewy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 120 – 140 Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mama I actually did answer no for a couple zeros--and still got 140. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Well, if it wasn't for family bed and homeschooling I would have gotten a zero :D so I guess I am pretty mushy! Me too. I'm sprinkled, but hey I have been moving in the crunchy direction for the last year now. Of course it is hard not to, living in the Crunch capital of the world, Oregon.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirth Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I didn't feel so off-grid until now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Care Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 May as well jump in somewhere I know... ;) I come up as 135 - Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mama Math tells me that if I counted for intentions (not limited by money, and not deducting points for having to transfer in birth), I'd come out at 150. I'm not sure how this is possible when the quiz lists highest score at 140, but hey. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 I'd be interested in seeing the methodology of that study, who funded it, what types of cloth diapers were used, and what wash routine was used on them. My experience indicates that cloth diapers are superior to disposables when it comes to infant health. :iagree:Smartmama, you must be a kindred spirit, I keep going to post things and finding you already have. (And I LOVE your blog too. Are you feeling stalked yet? :lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaik76 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) I got 20 points...only because I got 10 points for homeschooling. That put me in "Sprinkled with Granola" but honestly, I think I am more "Instant Oatmeal". (and, a year ago when I had my son in school for a while I would have been jello...) Edited October 22, 2009 by chaik76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I got ... 120 – 140 Super Nutty, Ultra-Crunchy Granola Earth Mama :D Mainly for not circumcising, using cloth diapers, natural family planning, breastfeeding exclusively for 6+ months, co-sleeping, wearing my babies in a sling, child-led weaning, tandem nursing, eating organic foods, using homeopathic remedies, homeschooling, and not vaccinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I got 110 so I'm Mmm! Love that whole-grain crunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Obviously the highest score isn't 140, because I didn't select the highest scoring answer on several, and I still ended up at 140. You're very hampered on that test if you aren't willing to sew. I don't want to sew my own diapers or anything else. I also have always disagreed with the proposition that vegetarian automatically equals more crunchy. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I got sprinkled with granola. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineFarmMom Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Sprinkled with granola. There were things on there I have never even thought of considering. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Mmmm! Love that whole-grain crunch. Always room for improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.