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Re: Goodbye WBs...For real
Even though I haven't been on here in a while I'm really sad about the forum closing. It's been a big part of my life...
Even though I haven't been on here in a while I'm really sad about the forum closing. It's been a big part of my life for a long time. I was only 25 when I joined so I kind of feel like I "grew up" on here. So thank you to all of you who played a huge part in many important events in my life!
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Ham/Burl/Oak etc. July 31st Playdate xpost
Hello, If anyone is around on July 31st in the morning and would like to get together for a playdate at Lasalle Park or the...
Hello,
If anyone is around on July 31st in the morning and would like to get together for a playdate at Lasalle Park or the Waterdown EYC (we can decide which location depending on the forecast closer to the day).
Let's say 10:00. All ages are welcome!
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Ham/Burl/Oak etc. July 31st Playdate
Hello, If anyone is around on July 31st in the morning and would like to get together for a playdate at Lasalle Park or the...
Hello,
If anyone is around on July 31st in the morning and would like to get together for a playdate at Lasalle Park or the Waterdown EYC (we can decide which location depending on the forecast closer to the day).
Let's say 10:00. All ages are welcome!
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Free to a good home in mississauga Fenugreek&Bless
I'm in Hamilton and it might even be worth the drive. Especially since my husband works in Brampton!! ...
I'm in Hamilton and it might even be worth the drive. Especially since my husband works in Brampton!!
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Re: A Vote for my Friend Post :) :) :)
It's sooo close now! Tomorrow morning is the last time to vote ...
It's sooo close now! Tomorrow morning is the last time to vote
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Re: Where to buy inexpensive glass punch bowl?
I got mine at the grocery store in the housewares section. ...
I got mine at the grocery store in the housewares section.
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Re: A Vote for my Friend Post :) :) :)
Please vote ...
Please vote
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Re: At Home Business - What do you do?
My husband and I are both teachers and we were thinking of starting up a tutoring business on the side.m I would target per-k, k,...
My husband and I are both teachers and we were thinking of starting up a tutoring business on the side.m I would target per-k, k, grade 1 age as a readiness for reading skills sort of thing and my husband would primarily focus on math. We also debated doing an EQA0 prep kind of thing as there would be interest in that, but we don't believe in the test so pretty sure we won't do that!
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A Vote for my Friend Post :) :) :)
I know, I know.... But my friend is neck and neck in the lead to win a get away to Whistler and it would be...
I know, I know....
But my friend is neck and neck in the lead to win a get away to Whistler and it would be the perfect way for her to celebrate the end of her mat leave.
It's a contest through Dole salads and there are 4 videos posted. Her video is the third one (second row, first from left) She is wearing a green hoodie. The best part is out don't even need to watch it to vote
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Voting closes Sunday the 20th and you can vote daily!
Thank you sooooooo much!
https://apps.facebook.com/dolechaletgetaway/
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Re: New House Build -is this still (in)
I don't love ceiling fans for the look but I do like them for the function. We do have AC but our cooling costs definitely...
I don't love ceiling fans for the look but I do like them for the function. We do have AC but our cooling costs definitely decreased when we put them in the bedrooms.
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Re: New forum has launched
Looks great!! ...
Looks great!!
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Re: White Kitchen's are all the rage??
I LOVE white in a kitchen. My DH and I are building a new house and we are debating going with white uppers and dark...
I LOVE white in a kitchen. My DH and I are building a new house and we are debating going with white uppers and dark lowers. Or at least a dark island.
I agree with the others, go with what you like.
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Has anyone seen the ridiculousness in Misc?
Well said Tatania!! ...
Well said Tatania!!
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Harwood in Kitchen
What's your feeling on hardwood in the kitchen? We are looking at putting hardwood in a living room, dining room for sure but are debating...
What's your feeling on hardwood in the kitchen? We are looking at putting hardwood in a living room, dining room for sure but are debating the kitchen/breakfast area.
What do you think?
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Wait for new baby's arrival to try PTing?
I think part of her decision was she was given 2 different books about being a big sister and both books talk about how babies...
I think part of her decision was she was given 2 different books about being a big sister and both books talk about how babies wear diapers and big sisters use the potty.
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Wait for new baby's arrival to try PTing?
Personally I didn't like the 3 day method. Too much like potty training boot camp for me. Sure most kids can be successful if you...
Personally I didn't like the 3 day method. Too much like potty training boot camp for me. Sure most kids can be successful if you push them hard enough. But it totally depends on what your comfort level is.
K did have a lot of new baby regression. She wanted and still does to,be held and carried a lot, is really into soothers even though she never had one, and is obsessed with footie PJ's. Tantrums surround all of these things so we just are going with it.
Potty training is one are we didn't have a problem with. After trying the 3 day method this summer and quitting after 2 days we just kind of followed her lead. We had the potty and little seat out, we read about using the potty and watched movies, she had a smartie if she used it and sometimes she even picked out her own potty candy from the bulk section. 2 weeks after W came home she announced on a Saturday morning that she was going to wear underwear. When we suggested she wear a diaper for her nap she said, "I said goodbye diapers!". We have her in them for night still and for now she is ok. It has been 3 weeks and we have had 5 or 6 accidents which is petty great!
I would wait, go with the flow and make it casual. However you could try the 3 day method and see how you like it!
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Baby Acne/Face Rash?
My little man is 1 month old now. Over the past week his forehead and cheeks have broken out very badly. I know that it's...
My little man is 1 month old now. Over the past week his forehead and cheeks have broken out very badly. I know that it's normal, and it probably doesn't hurt him (?) but it looks so bad. Is there anything I can do about it?
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Cloth Diaper question
My favourites are Fuzzi Bunz OS and Bum Genius 4.0 snap, and I purchased a few BG Elemental's and they are okay. They are super...
My favourites are Fuzzi Bunz OS and Bum Genius 4.0 snap, and I purchased a few BG Elemental's and they are okay. They are super absorbant and I like the ease of not having to stuff but they take forever to dry!
I always purchase them from bynature.ca and sometimes
www.sogreenbaby.com
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Am I doing this wrong?
My DD is similar. She has great language and thinking skills and we often forget that she's only 2.5. When she's calm and good she's...
My DD is similar. She has great language and thinking skills and we often forget that she's only 2.5. When she's calm and good she's really good. However the flip side is she has wicked tantrums. I find that a "stern" talking to does little to calm her down in the heat of it. I agree with Kathryn, I don't think you handled it incorrectly at all!
Sometimes when speaking calmly doesn't work with her I just walk away and leave her to scream. After a few moments when has started to calm I go back and she's usually ready to talk. However this doesn't always work and usually we need to be at home!
Hopefully it's just a phase.
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Keeping toddler occupied to make dinner/do things?
I don't know how safe they are... but what about getting him a small trampoline? ...
I don't know how safe they are... but what about getting him a small trampoline?
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Keeping toddler occupied to make dinner/do things?
We either involve her in making dinner or I give her a "busy bin" (thanks to mommajacks for the awesome idea!) I have about 10...
We either involve her in making dinner or I give her a "busy bin" (thanks to mommajacks for the awesome idea!) I have about 10 bins made up with different activities in them that she is only allowed to play with when I need her to be busy. Some of the activities are lacing cards, simple puzzles, magnets, marble run, colouring book with markers, plastic animals with felt scene. I switch up the activities every so often so it is fresh.
I get a lot of the things from the dollar store. Today I needed her to be busy while I fed the baby and then did the dishes so we could make cookies. So far they work well for us.
Here she is playing with them today. One bin had simple 2 piece puzzles and one had plastic animals. Both things were from the Dollar Store.
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I am SO Done! Sleepless Nights :(
Maybe I will break it out and see... ...
Maybe I will break it out and see...
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I am SO Done! Sleepless Nights :(
I have been co-sleeping or trying to but it's like he senses me there and he just wats to nurse! However i think mostly it's...
I have been co-sleeping or trying to but it's like he senses me there and he just wats to nurse! However i think mostly it's just for comfort.
I am so torn on the soother because he was born tongue tied and it's been over a week since we had it clipped but he took a while to figure out the latch so I don't want to mess with the latch but I don't know how long I can go on.
I hope it's just cluster feeding and it passes. DD was so different I really was spoiled with her!
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Aud.rey Lyn's Birth Story
Quite the story! She is perfect and you look amazing! I agree with you that there shouldn't be shared rooms! ...
Quite the story! She is perfect and you look amazing! I agree with you that there shouldn't be shared rooms!
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I am SO Done! Sleepless Nights :(
This kid is killing me! I am going in night 2 of about an hour of sleep. He just wants to continually nurse and then...
This kid is killing me! I am going in night 2 of about an hour of sleep. He just wants to continually nurse and then is up. I put him down and he wakes up. I hold him and he wants to nurse. I am so tired!!!!
Tonight has been the worst. He nurses non stop from 4:00-9:00pm, slept until 11:00 and has basically been up since. It's now 5:08am
. I don't know how long I can go at this rate!
What is his deal? Is my supply low? Should I try a soother?
This is so much harder this time!
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11 Day Old Wheezing/Raspy Breath
Brought him to the doc and his Breathing is okay. Bdoctor thinks for sure that he "drowning" on breast milk. ...
Brought him to the doc and his Breathing is okay. Bdoctor thinks for sure that he "drowning" on breast milk.
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11 Day Old Wheezing/Raspy Breath
See I think it might be that too Sarah! I saw my LC on Tuesday and we corrected his latch and the wheezing has really...
See I think it might be that too Sarah! I saw my LC on Tuesday and we corrected his latch and the wheezing has really increased since then
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11 Day Old Wheezing/Raspy Breath
My little guy has a rattlIng wheezy sound when he is breathing. Occasionally he squeals and tries to clear it. Nursing is proving to be...
My little guy has a rattlIng wheezy sound when he is breathing. Occasionally he squeals and tries to clear it. Nursing is proving to be difficult for him as he is gulping and the wheezing increases. He had a lot of fluid in his lungs at birth but it seemed to clear up but maybe they are related? My doctor opens in an hour so I think I will take him. Anyone experience this with their little ones?
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Baby William's Newborn Photo Shoot
Our little man was born 1 week ago yesterday (Sunday). We had a newborn photo shoot done yesterday and we cannot be more pleased with...
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Baby William Rockets into the World! PICS
Short Version: William Alexander born 2:01am February 19th 8lbs 1oz and 21" long Long Version: I finished work on February 17th and was looking forward...
Short Version:
William Alexander born 2:01am February 19th 8lbs 1oz and 21" long
Long Version:
I finished work on February 17th and was looking forward to a few days off, possibly a week with my D. My due date was February 24th. I was 9 days late with her and had to be induced so I was thinking a similar thing would happen. Especially since I was just at my OB the day before where she did an internal exam and there was nothing happening. Baby was still up really high and I was not even dilated a finger tip!
I woke up the next morning and had some spotting. Thought it was probably related to the internal exam. My DH teased me that baby was probably going to come sooner than I thought. He reminded me of the number of females he works with (we are both teachers) that went off on leave and had their babies within the next day or two. I shrugged him off.
We went car shopping around 10:00am. I actually started feeling crampy, like period cramps but again figured it was related to the exam. We ended up finding a car we really liked so as we were doing up the paper work the cramps started to get a bit stronger. At 1:00 I met my best friend at the mall for a long awaited afternoon out. By now the contractions were certainly much stronger but I could still talk, laugh, walk etc. I joked with my BFF that maybe this baby was coming but then said, no it's probably just a sign that things are going to start in the near future. Since I didn't labour naturally last time I didn't really know what to expect.
My best friend, her DH and DS came to our house for dinner. Throughout the evening my contractions definitely started to pick up in intensity, regularity and were starting to get closer together. By the time they left around 8:30 I'd say there were about 5-8 minutes apart. I hadn't started timing yet. My BFF told me later she said to her DH that I was going to have the baby sometime this evening or early morning for sure!
I was STILL in denial that anything was happening but I had my DH download an app on my phone to time contractions because I was curious. Around 10:00 they were roughly 5 minutes apart. I talked to my sister in Australia for an hour on SKYPE and by the end of the conversation I had to get up to walk around or go on all fours and just focus on breathing. I finally said to my DH, "okay this is really happening!". I had him call his mom to come down but wasn't worried because we are literally a 2 minute drive to the hospital. She felt as I did that it wasn't time yet that I would probably be sent home.
She arrived around midnight, and in the mean time I talked to my parents on SKYPE (they were travelling home from Texas) and had a shower. The shower really picked up the intensity of the contractions and I was now about 2 minutes apart, but I was still breathing through them.
I called Labour and Delivery to tell them I was coming and we arrived there around 12:30. It was a bit of a hike because I was too stubborn to go in a wheel chair so I had to stop every 2 mintues. But to be honest walking and standing felt a lot better than sitting. Still breathing though. When I arrived at the registration desk at L&D my water broke standing there. The nurses said it was like a movie scene because that never actually happens!
I was assessed and was 5-6cm dilated. I told them I wanted the epidural so they started me on the IV right away so I could have the fluids. Contractions were very strong but if I squeezed DH's hand and focused on my breathing I was actually okay.
I got into a room around 1:00am. I had a fabulous nurse and midwife resident who never left my side, except to get the anesthesiologist. While I was waiting for him to arrive I had a really painful contraction that I screamed through. But DH and the MW were awesome! They talked me through it and calmed me down. MW rubbed my back and was super positive! I had 2 more like that before the anesthesiologist arrived. He came and I had to sit up to be prepared. He told me to sit really still and I laughed at him! As he was prepping I got the sudden urge that I had to push. I knew the baby was coming right away. The Nurse told me to lay down and I shouted at her "I can't". She laughed and said "well then you are going to sit on your baby!"
As they were getting me to lay I started to panic and cry that I need the epidural! They told me it was too late so I shouted, "well give me something then!" Again they said nothing would work fast enough.
I am ashamed to admit it but I lost my cool for a minute. I was just so scared to have a baby naturally. But my husband was amazing, I was so proud of him! He held on to me and said, "you can do it! You already are doing it!" So I focused on a light on the ceiling and just breathed and did what I was told. It was 1:45 and our little man was born at 2:01. Once his shoulders got through it was instant relief!
"Ring of Fire" was very minimal and I didn't tear at all. They told me I had a super high pain threshold to be able to breathe through them like I did. I was so scared though, but after I felt so proud of myself.
Anyway, William is 8 days old now and he's darling. DD is adjusting well to him. She kisses him and calls him "buddy" or "little buddy". Today is my first day alone with both of them and it's going pretty well.
William was born tongue tied so nursing was an issue for us. He lost a bit of weight from 8lbs 1 oz to 7lbs 8 oz at discharge and eventually 7lsbs 5ozs. My supply wasn't coming in, he was jaundice too. Thursday I had a really hard emotional day. Thanks to 2 great friends (who happen to be WB ladies, Coley and mommajacks) I survived my lowest point! William had his tongue time clipped on Friday and now is nursing like champ, and recovering well. I hired a private LC to get me through the week before his clip and I will see her again tomorrow.
Anyway, thanks for reading if you got this far. Yesterday Coley's super fantastic photographer husband did a newborn shoot at our home. Here are a bunch of our favourites!
Enjoy
Big Sister Love
Daddy and William
Mommy and William
Our new family of four!
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Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie
I am getting sore and my nipples are pinched and have some sores. He appears to have a good latch but it's maybe as good...
I am getting sore and my nipples are pinched and have some sores. He appears to have a good latch but it's maybe as good as he can get but not good enough? His weight has dropped from 8lbs 1oz to 7lbs 8oz which worries me.
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Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie
Just found out tonight that our little guy has tongue tie. His tongue does slightly go over his gums but that's it. He seems to...
Just found out tonight that our little guy has tongue tie. His tongue does slightly go over his gums but that's it. He seems to be nursing well and the nurses keep saying his latch is good but I am worried. Share your stories of Breastfeeding and tongue tie please!
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Stag and Doe - Drink Prices??
My DH and I are in a wedding this April. March is the Stag and Doe and the bride was asking me about drink prices...
My DH and I are in a wedding this April. March is the Stag and Doe and the bride was asking me about drink prices (they are running the bar themselves). I have no idea. I didn't have a stag and doe, and I haven't been to one in ages.
What are good prices for mixed drinks, beer, and shots?
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XP - Natural Selection Meats
I took this healthy eating/diet class a year and a half ago and the nutritionist who ran it told us to stay away from Natural...
I took this healthy eating/diet class a year and a half ago and the nutritionist who ran it told us to stay away from Natural Selections because it was worse than regular deli meat because the celery extract is "natural" therefore not as strictly regulated.
Crazy that companies can get away with that!
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Babies at The Keg restaurant?
At 8 months I would have brought my DD. She would sit in a highchair and be happy. However at 2.5 there is no way...
At 8 months I would have brought my DD. She would sit in a highchair and be happy. However at 2.5 there is no way I would take her to the Keg now, she's a beast!
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shoes--DD hates them!
I wouldn't bother with shoes, especially indoors she can just go barefoot. My DD at that age HATED anything on her feet so she was...
I wouldn't bother with shoes, especially indoors she can just go barefoot. My DD at that age HATED anything on her feet so she was barefoot most often. However her little feet were always cold! We discovered Paidrag's (slippers) and she loved them and would keep them on.
http://www.padraigcottage.com/m-55-padraig.aspx
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Re: why did ya ask then...a rant and a question...
That's frustrating! ...
That's frustrating!
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Re: Teenagers send Lego Man into space...
That is so cool! ...
That is so cool!
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Re: Natural Living, the basic questions?
What kind of laundry detergent do you use? -Nature Clean -Norwex's Detergent -Rockin' Green SHampoo- do you use it or do you use something different...
What kind of laundry detergent do you use?
-Nature Clean
-Norwex's Detergent
-Rockin' Green
SHampoo- do you use it or do you use something different
-I am on day 5 of the 'no-poo' method and I have to say my hair is fabulous. I think the transition has gone well because I didn't wash daily anyway. I've been mixing 1 tbsp of baking soda in a cup of water. I put it on my roots and gently massage and then rinse. Then I take a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed in 1 cup of water and rinse it through the hair. My hair is soft, manageable and does not smell like vinegar at all. Very impressed with this method!
cleaning supplies- what do you use
-Vinegar and water for my floors
-Norwex antibac cleaning cloths (reusable microfibre cloths) and their window polishing cloth. These two things in combination are AMAZING!
-Microfibre dust mop
cooking- pots and pans, do you have any recommendations
body wash- what do you use?
-Microfibre Body Polishing cloth from Norwex. It's antibac and you don't even need to use soap! I have the face cloths too.
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Re: Dress help.
That's cool that they are getting married after such a long engagement! J Crew has some nice dresses but expensive. Might be good for inspiration...
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Hamilton Moms - Dentists?
Dr. Maikawa at Mountain Dental Mall (Upper James right beside Walmart). I don't actually know how he is with children because my DD is still...
Dr. Maikawa at Mountain Dental Mall (Upper James right beside Walmart). I don't actually know how he is with children because my DD is still to young to go, but he's super nice and gentle with me and the hygienists are awesome! I have dentist "issues".
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Re: "No-Poo" hair washing method anyone do this?
Malkynn, how often do you do your Baking soda/lemon juice wash? ...
Malkynn, how often do you do your Baking soda/lemon juice wash?
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Re: "No-Poo" hair washing method anyone do this?
This is an interesting blog about the subject http://simplemom.net/how-to-clean-your-hair-without-shampoo/ ...
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"No-Poo" hair washing method anyone do this?
So I've decided to ditch shampoo. For several reasons but the number one being the chemicals used in shampoo. Aparantely you don't actually need shampoo...
So I've decided to ditch shampoo. For several reasons but the number one being the chemicals used in shampoo. Aparantely you don't actually need shampoo or conditioner because our bodies produce oil to naturally condition our hair and keep it healthy. Using shampoo daily upsets the natural balance and causes you to produce more oil than necessary to compensate.
Makes sense. I kind of jumped in this morning and washed my hair with baking soda and water only. But after googling tonight I read that some people find the baking soda dries out their scalp/hair. Some people do an apple cider vinegar rinse after the baking soda and some just use the vinegar.
Obviously there is a transition period where your hair gets a lot worse before it's better. But the "no-poo'ers" claim once they get over that hump their hair is thicker, shinier and healthier than ever.
Has anyone on here also gone "no-poo"? What was your journey like and what is the process you use?
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Re: Pics of your tattoo(s)
Great pictures ladies! I have 2 and they are UGLY! One is an old faded Mickey Mouse on my ankle that I got just after...
Great pictures ladies!
I have 2 and they are UGLY! One is an old faded Mickey Mouse on my ankle that I got just after I turned 18. The other one is between my shoulder blades that is "princess" written in Japanese writing that I got when I turned 20.
I plan on getting them removed once my student loan debt is paid.
But I do like tattoo's. Just not the ones I have!
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Valentine's Day Cards in JK?
Like the PP's, we certainly do Valentine's cards in K but we ask the children only sign their names, not their friends. ...
Like the PP's, we certainly do Valentine's cards in K but we ask the children only sign their names, not their friends.
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Will your toddler still wear a Mally bib?
Mally Bibs are the on,h bibs my DD likes to wear. I suspect she likes the independence of taking it on and off herself and...
Mally Bibs are the on,h bibs my DD likes to wear. I suspect she likes the independence of taking it on and off herself and sticking it back on the dishwasher.
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Potty Training -Training Underwear?
I'm gearing up to potty train my DD. We've been doing it casually since the Summer and when she's home with me she will usually...
I'm gearing up to potty train my DD. We've been doing it casually since the Summer and when she's home with me she will usually use the potty and maybe have 0-2 accidents a day. However, when she's at the babysitter's this isn't being followed through so I haven't really pushed it.
I'm off soon on Mat leave and once I feel settled with the baby I want to train her.
Should I just put her in underwear and deal with the occasional accident or should I purchase training style pants?
If you used training underwear what did you use? Fuzzi Bunz has these really cute ones called Trickle Free Trainers but they seem kind of pricey so I'm not sure if it's worth it.
http://www.enfantstylediapers.com/fuzzib...CFecEQAodPEaUIA
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Re: Where did you lose your WB virginity....
Mine doesn't go back far enough anymore . But I suspect my first post was in Inspiring Ideas asking about venues in Hamilton. I wasn't...
Mine doesn't go back far enough anymore
. But I suspect my first post was in Inspiring Ideas asking about venues in Hamilton. I wasn't engaged yet.
Oh yeah just checked. I registered July 2004 and my oldest saved post is August 2005
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Re: Some Serious Cleaning Advice Please
The Norwex Enviro cloth followed by their window polishing cloth. It's seriously amazing! It's a microfiber cloth that has silver particles embedded in it so...
The Norwex Enviro cloth followed by their window polishing cloth. It's seriously amazing! It's a microfiber cloth that has silver particles embedded in it so is antibacterial. The best thing is all you use is water!
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