fairfarmhand Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Breastfeeding, properly done, should never hurt. Boys are easier to parent than girls. Once you have two kids, what's one or two more? It makes little difference in the amount of work involved. Anyone else? 11 Quote
Night Elf Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Well, there's always the doctor/nurse. Hold still, this won't hurt a bit. 4 Quote
Denise in Florida Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Stay home with your children, you can always go back to work. I am very glad I stayed home and home schooled them. But I wish I had planned career reentry better (or planned at all). :) 13 Quote
FaithManor Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Childbirth isn't very painful. If you use cloth diapers, your baby will never get a rash. Fasting cures all cancer. ( Sure. Fast until you starve, and by George that danged cancer will be gone.) Also ionized water cures cancer, essential oils cure cancer, flax seed cures cancer,...but my favorite was that diffusing essential oils will cause dad's lung to grow back!!! Sex is yucky. Nice girls do not wear short skirts. Girls can't do math. Girls do not like science. Oh there is a ton! I spent a few months in "fundie land" so there is a truckload of falsehoods I heard. 8 Quote
Murphy101 Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 If you just teach them to enjoy reading, they will educate themselves starting somewhere around middle school and you won't be the teacher anymore. If you do Lamaze, labor won't hurt much. You just breathe through it. We live in the greatest nation on earth. 8 Quote
ktgrok Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I'm still pretty damned bitter (that's right..used the real swear word...that's how angry I am about it) about the hypnobabies people and their promise of a pain free birth. You can ask my midwife, I spent that whole labor just ANGRY that it hurt. The next birth, and the one before it, I handled the pain fine because it was just pain, not pain AND betrayal! 8 Quote
Denise in Florida Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) If you just teach them to enjoy reading, they will educate themselves starting somewhere around middle school and you won't be the teacher anymore. If you do Lamaze, labor won't hurt much. You just breathe through it. We live in the greatest nation on earth. That last one. ..yep Edited July 22, 2016 by Denise in Florida 2 Quote
Scarlett Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Childbirth isn't very painful. If you use cloth diapers, your baby will never get a rash. Fasting cures all cancer. ( Sure. Fast until you starve, and by George that danged cancer will be gone.) Also ionized water cures cancer, essential oils cure cancer, flax seed cures cancer,...but my favorite was that diffusing essential oils will cause dad's lung to grow back!!! Sex is yucky. Nice girls do not wear short skirts. Girls can't do math. Girls do not like science. Oh there is a ton! I spent a few months in "fundie land" so there is a truckload of falsehoods I heard. Yikes. I have never heard of any of these. 2 Quote
Outdoorsy Type Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 My first thought was also breastfeeding won't hurt. Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) That my children would be perfect if I homeschool. ETA: I was fed that platter of untruth twenty years ago. I don't hear it so much anymore. Edited July 22, 2016 by Kinsa Quote
Murphy101 Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I'm still pretty damned bitter (that's right..used the real swear word...that's how angry I am about it) about the hypnobabies people and their promise of a pain free birth. You can ask my midwife, I spent that whole labor just ANGRY that it hurt. The next birth, and the one before it, I handled the pain fine because it was just pain, not pain AND betrayal! Ha! I know that feeling! The first time the epidural didn't take. During back labor. Pain free labor is a myth as far as any of mine went. Oh and "our hospital is a level 4 trauma hospital. Which means we can handle any emergency when it happens. You should have your baby in a hospital bc at any moment a delivery could need surgery and we can do that." I guess if you don't care about the whole anethestic part of having a cesarean, they did handle it.... I have a long list of medical lie examples. 3 Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Homeschooled siblings are like best friends. Provide a literature-rich home and read to your children and you will raise avid readers, guaranteed. If you lay the groundwork at elementary age, they will basically just homeschool themselves by 7th grade. Carbs are good, it's meat that's bad for you. 20 Quote
TranquilMind Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Well, there's always the doctor/nurse. Hold still, this won't hurt a bit. Ha. Yes. "This will pinch a little." No, I almost punched you! (I didn't) I once had a "lactation consultant" suddenly squeeze a cyst on my extremely sore breast hard without warning. She is lucky to have made it out of my house. 2 Quote
Peaceful Isle Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Don't go to the movies, you will make another Christian stumble. Parenting teens is easy if you raise them right and break their will. Any music with a beat is of the devil. Don't wear pants or shorts, it will make a man lust and thus be sin on your hands... Anyone guess how I was raised? Lol 11 Quote
TranquilMind Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) "Eggs are bad for you." "All medicines are safe if we prescribe them. Stay away from Dr. Google (just given a medication contraindicated for me)." "Fat is bad for you." "Salt is bad for you." "Men cheat - it is their make up." "I care about you. (any variation, any politician)." NM. Not allowed to talk about that here. "Really, our teens will be chaperoning your kids at the skate event with 8 entrances (no, they were flirting with each other and anyone could have snatched a kid)." "I will pay you back." "Childbirth is the worst pain ever." (It wasn't for me, but I know that varies). "No, we don't share your information with anyone else (and then I get calls and emails about the topic)." Edited July 22, 2016 by TranquilMind 5 Quote
TranquilMind Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Don't go to the movies, you will make another Christian stumble. Parenting teens is easy if you raise them right and break their will. Any music with a beat is of the devil. Don't wear pants or shorts, it will make a man lust and thus be sin on your hands... Anyone guess how I was raised? Lol You forgot dancing and playing cards. ;) (FYI, it could be problem for you or not - hot grinding vs. a waltz with grandpa- huge difference! Gambling vs. Crazy 8's with the kids - huge difference). 4 Quote
TranquilMind Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I'm still pretty damned bitter (that's right..used the real swear word...that's how angry I am about it) about the hypnobabies people and their promise of a pain free birth. You can ask my midwife, I spent that whole labor just ANGRY that it hurt. The next birth, and the one before it, I handled the pain fine because it was just pain, not pain AND betrayal! Aww, I'm sorry! I kind of felt that way about breastfeeding. That HURT. But it didn't seem to hurt other people at all. Liars! ;) Quote
TranquilMind Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 That my children would be perfect if I homeschool. ETA: I was fed that platter of untruth twenty years ago. I don't hear it so much anymore. Yeah, no kidding. We really believed a good solid home and church life would pave an easy road. It hasn't been easy with one. 3 Quote
JumpyTheFrog Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 "Your kids will grow up in the blink of an eye." Nope. The last ten years feels at least twice as long. Only other people's kids seem to grow up fast. "If you _________, your kids will behave." Nope, some kids are pretty much immune to any parenting technique. Most of what we've tried (with one kid) has been a waste of time that made us feel like we were doing something, when really, it might be mostly time that is making improvement. 14 Quote
Garga Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Oh, those lies about how all homeschooled kids love reading and how the kids will educate themselves by middle school! Ooooh! I'm sooo bitter about those! As bitter as Ktgrok is about her non-pain-free delivery. I'll try to come up with other lies I've been told after I stop thinking about how bitter I am over the reading and self-teaching lies. :) Edited July 22, 2016 by Garga 11 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Childbirth isn't very painful. seriously, what crackhead told you that?! 7 Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 They'll be fine. It's fine. Everything's fine. I love you. Divorce is always wrong. Aww, this list makes my heart hurt. :( 7 Quote
Scarlett Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 They'll be fine. It's fine. Everything's fine. I love you. Divorce is always wrong. (((hugs))) 1 Quote
BooksandBoys Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Education is wasted on girls. Divorce is never acceptable. Your dad is a great man. Breastfeeding is natural, but mrn can't help but stumble if they see it, so never, ever, ever do that in public. If you would just ____, your kid would behave. If you pray, autism will go away. God made you perfect, but if you have largish b00ks and don't wear a second bra, you are responsible for the sin of all those men in your congregation when they stumble. 6 Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Education is wasted on girls. Divorce is never acceptable. Your dad is a great man. Breastfeeding is natural, but mrn can't help but stumble if they see it, so never, ever, ever do that in public. If you would just ____, your kid would behave. If you pray, autism will go away. God made you perfect, but if you have largish b00ks and don't wear a second bra, you are responsible for the sin of all those men in your congregation when they stumble. A second bra?! And, I'm sorry, but this particular line is funny when juxtaposed with your username. :D 17 Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Truth is relative. Hypnobabies works. Ha! Buying your primary residence is ALWAYS better than renting. Quote
FaithManor Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 seriously, what crackhead told you that?! The same 80 year old nor firing on all cylinders granny that went around telling new parents that they could cure their infants of crying by giving them lots of benadryl! Oh, I for certain thought she was a whackadoodle! No believing her tripe. 2 Quote
SKL Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Any promise related to work-life balance, for starters. :P 9 Quote
elegantlion Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 "Don't worry, I'll take care of it" said by the person who never took care of it and promptly forgot it needed to be dealt with at all. :banghead: I literally just finished watching a show where the character said, "I trust you, and that is more important than I love you." Made me think of the above. Only children will be lonely. You can't do that (emphasis on YOU) 2 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 nobody who told me lies lived so... :lol: 11 Quote
Cecropia Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 "A house is an investment" "You'll get Social Security when you retire in 30+ years" "Saturated fat causes heart disease" "Homebirth is dangerous/scary/irresponsible/crazy/etc" "Tongue ties don't affect breastfeeding, and cutting a tongue tie is akin to child abuse" "Frequent pumping with a super-duper pump will keep up your breast milk supply" 4 Quote
SamanthaCarter Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) If you couldn't breastfeed, it's because you didn't really try. You may not breastfeed your baby if you are on Magnesium Sulfate. It's just a stage. It gets better. A house is an investment. You'll be successful if you are smart and you work hard. Edited July 22, 2016 by SamanthaCarter 4 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 one doesn't need books to homeschool That's the number one thing I read over and over again when I come across this question. Not here, but other homeschool hang outs. 4 Quote
Lawana Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 If you have any concerns, discuss them with your doctor. 8 Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 If you have any concerns, discuss them with your doctor. That's a great one. No doctor has listened to me. I mean REALLY listened. 7 Quote
ktgrok Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 If you rock you baby to sleep they will never learn to sleep alone, ever. EVER!!!!! It takes two to break a marriage. Student loan debt is an investment in your future and totally worth it (still have over 100K in student loans of DH's to pay off. NEVER going to happen) ADHD is made up 7 Quote
Elastimom Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Diapers and wipes are so expensive! I just signed the paper for DS's braces earlier this week.... And he needs a laptop before the school starts. 2 Quote
MegP Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 If you get first time obedience with your kids from a young age, they will be godly, perfect kids and you will have no issues when they are teens. There is no such thing as ADHD-it is just parents who are lazy and won't make their kids toe the line. Depression is just a made up thing. You just need to pray more and read your Bible and you will feel better If your husband is abusive, you just need to try harder to submit and give him more TEA. 5 Quote
Jaybee Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 "This will be a little uncomfortable." (Before a medical procedure. I was almost sobbing before it was over.) In regard to an obnoxious, disrespectful, or otherwise strong statement made by a young child: "He must have heard that at home!" My oldest taught me that some children are fully capable of expressing their own thought-out opinions at a very young age, and they may have nothing to do with what that child is exposed to at home! 3 Quote
Guest Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 one doesn't need books to homeschool That's the number one thing I read over and over again when I come across this question. Not here, but other homeschool hang outs. Wait wait wait - someone actually said that!? Like, homeschoolers are synonymous with books. Technical books, great books, textbooks, fun books, our OWN writings too. I'm all about nature and physical study of interesting subjects but books are the golden ticket to a beautiful, unlimited world of knowledge. And there is so much to know - far beyond what we could experience without the writings of others. The cumulative knowledge and wisdom of man is in these books. And then some. Jaw dropping comment. Quote
trulycrabby Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) They'll be fine. It's fine. Everything's fine. I love you. Divorce is always wrong. I am sorry. :grouphug: Edited July 22, 2016 by trulycrabby 1 Quote
Arcadia Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 One mom about my age told me that feeding my then under 2 years old kids formula and non-organic food is child abuse. She said babies need breastmilk and organic food to be smart or I am lowering my kids IQ with bad food :P 3 Quote
BooksandBoys Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 A second bra?! And, I'm sorry, but this particular line is funny when juxtaposed with your username. :D Hah! Yes, a second bra. For b00ks of the level B variety!! :-) 1 Quote
frugalmamatx Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Let's see..... Every pregnant women gets morning sickness - there is nothing wrong {there was - I suffered from the extreme version HG} Any nausea will disappear as soon as you hit your second trimester {it didn't - I was on meds until the end} Childbirth is the most painful thing ever {it wasn't - heck I've had cramps that were worse!} There is no way your child could be having an allergic reaction to something you ate while breastfeeding {she was} Adults don't get depression - that is only for emo teens You are perfectly healthy {I wasn't} College is mandatory and the best way to success {not for me it wasn't - I just ended up with a ton of loans} Oh and my personal favorite: You'll find a husband in college {I didn't} Quote
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Wait wait wait - someone actually said that!? Like, homeschoolers are synonymous with books. Technical books, great books, textbooks, fun books, our OWN writings too. I'm all about nature and physical study of interesting subjects but books are the golden ticket to a beautiful, unlimited world of knowledge. And there is so much to know - far beyond what we could experience without the writings of others. The cumulative knowledge and wisdom of man is in these books. And then some. Jaw dropping comment. Someone new comes along and asks, "So which books should I get, which books do I need, etc." Oh you don't need any books. Now maybe they mean you don't need public school type textbooks, but they don't say that. 1 Quote
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