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Homebirth - how did you decide?
I didn't plan a home birth, though I was in the care of a midwife. I had always planned to deliver with few interventions if...
I didn't plan a home birth, though I was in the care of a midwife. I had always planned to deliver with few interventions if possible but I was anticipating going to the hospital. Once I was in labour though, the only way I could cope with contractions was to walk through them. I couldn't sit or lay down so the thought of getting in my car and driving to the hospital was scarier to me than the thought of delivering at home - so we had a last-minute change of plans. And it wound up being the best decision I could have made (for me), even though everything didn't go super-smoothly.
Anyway, like others have said, you can't possibly know in advance how you'll tolerate pain. All I can really say is that when you're in the middle of it, you just take it one contraction at a time - and you just do it for as long as you can. You might just surprise yourself! And there's no shame in transferring to a hospital if you feel like you need to!
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2.0 is here! The story of Sophie Laine's birth
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter, Laine! I'm happy to hear that things are going well! ...
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter, Laine! I'm happy to hear that things are going well!
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Help with his birthday.. hockey theme
If you search on etsy for 'hockey party' you'll find some fun ideas, granted most of it is more appropriate for older kids and adults...
If you search on etsy for 'hockey party' you'll find some fun ideas, granted most of it is more appropriate for older kids and adults so you have to filter through it a bit. What stuck out for me were decorative banners, scribbler crayons (hockey theme) and favour tags, cupcake toppers, chocolate hockey sticks/pucks.
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Re: What are your make-up essentials?
I very rarely wear anything on my actual skin beyond moisturizer, but when I do, it's a MAC concealer (like your make-up, it's older than...
I very rarely wear anything on my actual skin beyond moisturizer, but when I do, it's a MAC concealer (like your make-up, it's older than dirt but it still works!) and a MAC pressed powder of some description. I don't know anything about foundation, etc., so that's as good as my description gets
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My daily make-up includes creaseless cream eyeshadow by Benefit, gel eye liner from pur minerals (requires a brush to apply) (both are available at SDM) and whatever mascara I find on sale. I've never been able to tell the difference between them (regardless of price), and I have super-short eyelashes to begin with so there's not much I can do to enhance them. Right now I'm using one I got in the USA, physician's formula organic something or other.
For my lips, I have a bunch of random lipsticks but it really looks like I'm wearing a lot of make-up when I wear it so I save it only for special occasions. Daily, I use colourless burt's bees lip balm (mint) and I buy them in bulk on ebay since they're WAY WAY WAY cheaper than way.
Here are links to what I use:
eye liner eye shadow mascara concealer
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Re: Did you attend your convocation?
I attended my BSc convocation (drove from Ottawa to Hamilton for it), mostly because it was a huge deal to my mother. I skipped my...
I attended my BSc convocation (drove from Ottawa to Hamilton for it), mostly because it was a huge deal to my mother. I skipped my MSc convocation and never really had any intention of attending it, mostly because I was moving on to yet another degree so it didn't seem like that big of a deal. As for my PhD convocation, you're darn-right I'm going!
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Re: Do you send Christmas cards?
This is the first year in as long as I can remember that I'm not sending them. I expect to be sending out birth announcements...
This is the first year in as long as I can remember that I'm not sending them. I expect to be sending out birth announcements early in the new year so I hope that will make up for it.
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Re: when your parents get old ...
My parents want no part of being taken care of by my sister and/or I (it's more of a pride thing than not wanting to...
My parents want no part of being taken care of by my sister and/or I (it's more of a pride thing than not wanting to be with us, specifically). They have their 'senior' years taken care of financially and will check themselves into whatever type of residence they require when they require it.
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Re: black friday sales in canada!
For anyone interested in maternity or nursing clothes, hautemama is having a 35% sale until midnight tonight. ...
For anyone interested in maternity or nursing clothes,
hautemama is having a 35% sale until midnight tonight.
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Re: What song is stuck in your head right now?
'Missed the Boat' by Modest Mouse - I love it though, so I don't mind! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4XskfT6vNY&ob=av2e ...
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Re: I want this hat! Anyone here knit???
Wow, I'm so impressed! Are you taking orders now?!?! ...
Wow, I'm so impressed! Are you taking orders now?!?!
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Re: Xmas Tree - Garland or Ribbon?
I have ribbon for my tree, but I've used garlands in the past. ...
I have ribbon for my tree, but I've used garlands in the past.
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Re: Eating out for supper...
Lunch - almost never, I always bring leftovers from dinner the night before Dinner: On my dime - once every couple of weeks, but it's...
Lunch - almost never, I always bring leftovers from dinner the night before
Dinner:
On my dime - once every couple of weeks, but it's usually simple take-out
For work - several times a month
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New Baby Drug Store Essentials
Hey Mrs_P - is this mega redemption day Canada-wide (as far as you know)? I have a to get a bunch of things too and...
Hey Mrs_P - is this mega redemption day Canada-wide (as far as you know)? I have a to get a bunch of things too and am willing to hold out for it, but couldn't find out anything about it on their website....
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Re: Talk to me about MS
I don't have MS but I'm a neuro-immunologist and do research in the field, and have a great deal of personal experience with it as...
I don't have MS but I'm a neuro-immunologist and do research in the field, and have a great deal of personal experience with it as my mom has it. Feel free to drop me a PM; I'm not comfortable discussing it publicly.
Best wishes.
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Re: Are you attending your work holiday party?
My research institute's 'party' is brutal. We go bowling and they splurge for pizza for everyone (but we still pay $5 each). The only good...
My research institute's 'party' is brutal. We go bowling and they splurge for pizza for everyone (but we still pay $5 each). The only good part about it is that we get a half day off work.
DH works for his family's business so it's also not really a traditional party; they all just get together and have a bunch of drinks and food someday after work.
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Re: Brazilian waxer retired - recommend yours! (Ott)
Thanks Ladies! ...
Thanks Ladies!
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Re: Beauty Sample Box Subscriptions
Mrs_P - how is it that you didn't mention this to me before?!?! You holding out on me?!?! I'm SO doing this for some Christmas...
Mrs_P - how is it that you didn't mention this to me before?!?! You holding out on me?!?!
I'm SO doing this for some Christmas presents this year!
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Re: A Day In The Life Of...Pictures!!!!
Dimples - someone gave me the same dinosaur sleeper at my baby shower a couple of weeks ago . ...
Dimples - someone gave me the same dinosaur sleeper at my baby shower a couple of weeks ago
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Re: A Day In The Life Of...Pictures!!!!
I actually did this last Thursday, but only got around to uploading the photos last night. I should add that while this isn't my 'every'...
I actually did this
last Thursday, but only got around to uploading the photos last night.
I should add that while this isn't my 'every' day, it's certainly not even close to abnormal for me either.
At the restaurant I had dinner at, I ran into Jean Chretien (like, really almost ran him over) but couldn't bring myself to ask to take his photo
. That would have made my slideshow a bit more interesting!
Anyway, enjoy my boring day!
A day in the life of FineFrenzy
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Brazilian waxer retired - recommend yours! (Ott)
As the title says, the aesthetician who does my Brazilians for me retired recently, unbeknownst to me (I loved her!). Can anyone offer a recommendation?...
As the title says, the aesthetician who does my Brazilians for me retired recently, unbeknownst to me
(I loved her!). Can anyone offer a recommendation? I live in the west end so that would be preferable (as I won't be working in the upcoming year), but I've been going downtown forever so it wouldn't be a big deal to continue it.
TIA!
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Re: MRI - What are they like?
It's definitely a small space but not actually as small as I'd expected. And I got used to the noise and almost fell asleep out...
It's definitely a small space but not actually as small as I'd expected. And I got used to the noise and almost fell asleep out of boredom as my scan was long (brain and spinal cord). If noise and small spaces aren't major issues for you, it'll be totally fine. And if they are, then talk to your doctor about taking something for your anxiety. Best of luck!
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Re: A Day In The Life Of...Pictures!!!!
Great slideshow mrs_p! LOVE the sweater dress!! I'm taking pics today, though it's kind of an atypical day for me. ...
Great slideshow mrs_p! LOVE the sweater dress!!
I'm taking pics today, though it's kind of an atypical day for me.
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Re: And the 2011 WB pumpkin Carving Champ is...
Congrats Ladies!! GREAT job! ...
Congrats Ladies!! GREAT job!
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Re: A Day In The Life Of...Pictures!!!!
Shoot! I forgot to do this yesterday (and I had an interesting day so it would have been fun!). I'll try for tomorrow! ...
Shoot! I forgot to do this yesterday (and I had an interesting day so it would have been fun!). I'll try for tomorrow!
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Items to mark baby's birth
I saw this on etsy today and thought of this post. It could be cute if you're into that sort of thing! ...
I saw
this on etsy today and thought of this post. It could be cute if you're into that sort of thing!
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Re: VOTE for your favorite WB pumpkin HERE!
Voted! What a tough decision, and I can't believe we have to wait for the results!! Great job everyone! ...
Voted! What a tough decision, and I can't believe we have to wait for the results!! Great job everyone!
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Re: Pregnant and didn't know it?
DH and I know someone (he went to school with her and I worked with her later on) who was admitted to the hospital for...
DH and I know someone (he went to school with her and I worked with her later on) who was admitted to the hospital for an appendectomy and just before surgery they realized she was, in fact, in labour. Apparently it happens 'like clockwork' in my hometown. I personally can't imagine how it could happen (given my experience) but it seems more common than we realize.
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Re: The 4th Annual WB Pumpkin Carving Contest! BOO!
I can't really compete but I like to play anyway! I'm all about owls lately, so here's my contribution. I opted for a 'cute' design...
I can't really compete but I like to play anyway!
I'm all about owls lately, so here's my contribution. I opted for a 'cute' design rather than a scary one like I usually do.
And every year I say I'm going to get myself some proper tools for doing this....yet I never do! My poor kitchen knives....
Happy Halloween everyone!
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Re: What's your drink?
Rye and ginger with lime; I can't wait to have my first one post-baby! ...
Rye and ginger with lime; I can't wait to have my first one post-baby!
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Re: A Day In The Life Of....
I'll try; I think this is the first time I've ever wished I had a cell phone or point and shoot camera! It might be...
I'll try; I think this is the first time I've ever wished I had a cell phone or point and shoot camera! It might be tough with my dslr.
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Re: Kijiji WWYD
People are ridiculous! I wouldn't even respond to the email! I sold a bridesmaid gown last summer, and was even nice enough to deliver it....
People are ridiculous! I wouldn't even respond to the email!
I sold a bridesmaid gown last summer, and was even nice enough to deliver it. I'd had it dry-cleaned and it was still in the plastic. When I got there I offered to let her open it up to make sure she was happy with it. She declined and said it was fine and that she'd be wearing it that night.
A full week later I received an email from her saying it had a stain on it (I was pretty sure there were no marks on it) and that she wanted her money back. I think the stain came from the fact that she WORE the d*mn thing! Anyway, I ignored her completely. It wasn't like I didn't give her the opportunity to inspect it first.
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Re: NWR: Restaurant/Private room rental for 25 ppl
I have work dinners once a month, and we always pick a place with a private room. Off the top of my head, here are...
I have work dinners once a month, and we always pick a place with a private room. Off the top of my head, here are a few we've been to recently:
Wellington Gastropub
Giovanni's (Preston)
Must Wine Bar and Tapas
Mambo
Empire Grill
Beckta
Hy's Steakhouse
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Re: Do you shower every 24hrs?
Like others, I shower every morning, mostly because my hair looks awful when I wake up. If I'm leaving the house, I have to have...
Like others, I shower every morning, mostly because my hair looks awful when I wake up. If I'm leaving the house, I have to have a shower first. I sometimes don't shower on Sundays though, if I'm staying home and doing nothing.
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Re: Past relationships
I had one 5-yr relationship then a couple of years of 'fun' where I casually dated before DH and I got together. DH had 2...
I had one 5-yr relationship then a couple of years of 'fun' where I casually dated before DH and I got together. DH had 2 long-term relationship and then a number of more casual relationships. We'd both 'been around the block' a few times before getting together.
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Re: Students - I have a research paper question
I'm late on the draw here but I would have said the same as Nat&Phil. ...
I'm late on the draw here but I would have said the same as Nat&Phil.
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Re: What's worse - Emotional or Physical Affair??
They're equally bad for me; I don't think I'd be hurt any more/less by one over the other. One can walk away from a physical...
They're equally bad for me; I don't think I'd be hurt any more/less by one over the other.
One can walk away from a physical affair though, while I think it would be a lot more difficult to disconnect emotionally.
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Re: The 4th Annual WB Pumpkin Carving Contest! BOO!
Ooooooh! I love this thread. I don't have a hope in h*ll of winning but it's fun all the same! ...
Ooooooh! I love this thread. I don't have a hope in h*ll of winning but it's fun all the same!
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Re: Memories of your parents' jobs
What I remember the most was that my father was the only one allowed to have a career (my parents still largely live in the...
What I remember the most was that my father was the only one allowed to have a career (my parents still largely live in the 1950s); it was automatically assumed that it was my mothers job to raise us. She was like a single parent she made sure she was around whenever we werent in school but she always also had a job. She was expected to sacrifice any work-related dreams for his career and she did. On the one hand, Im disappointed that she gave in, and I wish she had become a teacher like she always wanted to be, but she sacrificed a career to be home for my sister and I, (knowing that she couldnt rely on my father to help parent us) and I find that incredibly admirable, though I dont think I would make the same decision necessarily. My mom was always around, but not overbearing; all in all Id say our time with her was really balanced. She worked when we were in school, but was otherwise home with us. Somehow she always managed to have a job where she never had to work on a holiday or in the summer when we were out of school. Imagine that today (teachers excluded)?!?
My father was a workaholic and had nothing to do with raising us. Ive always been very aware of how little my dad cared about the day-to-day goings on of his kids. It used to bother me a lot that he never showed a bit of interest in anything pertaining to us (hes still like this), though I see where it all comes from now (we wont go there). It did, however, have a huge impact on me growing up. He totally used his work to avoid my sister and I (I firmly believe things would have been different had we been boys). So even though my fathers job kept him busy when we were little, the job itself was just a smoke screen for other issues. But when youre a kid you cant see that and I always thought he cared more about work than me.
I find this topic rather interesting; what really *is* and how children perceive things to be can be very different things.
I should add though, that even though DH and I would never emulate our parents' choices (particularly my parents) with respect to work and raising children, I do understand why things were the way they were, and my mom did the absolute best she could in her circumstances. Difficult as it was, it worked for them.
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When did you know?
I could have written your post up until about December of last year. I don't really know what changed; I just realized that at some...
I could have written your post up until about December of last year. I don't really know what changed; I just realized that at some point we knew we were going to take the plunge and 'now' seemed as good a time as any. It's hard to describe. I still have many fears and worries but I think I've accepted the ways in which our lives are going to change. Whenever I'm thinking apprehensively I try to remember how many great things will come from this decision, and try not to focus on the things I fear I'm going to miss.
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Re: Who's got a perm?
I missed the pic too! Please post another!! My hair is straight and yet frizzy; I'd love love love to have some loose curls but...
I missed the pic too! Please post another!!
My hair is straight and yet frizzy; I'd love love love to have some loose curls but my hair is only shoulder-length right now so I'm afraid it would be too short with curls.
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Re: Spin: Do You & DH Work Together?
Nope, and we never have. We couldn't be in more unrelated fields. ...
Nope, and we never have. We couldn't be in more unrelated fields.
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Re: Do you use the restroom on work time, or on your
I've never even considered whether it was 'work time' or 'my time'. I just go when I need to. Having said that, I have a...
I've never even considered whether it was 'work time' or 'my time'. I just go when I need to. Having said that, I have a super-flexible job so it's never an issue. I suppose there are jobs that you can't just walk away from whenever you want to.
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Re: How often do you change and wash your sheets?
Every Sunday. ...
Every Sunday.
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Re: Whose photos do you display in your home?
We don't even have any wedding photos up but I have 2 photos of my friend's little guy up on display. I was just thinking...
We don't even have any wedding photos up but I have 2 photos of my friend's little guy up on display. I was just thinking yesterday that maybe it's time to take them down and replace with with some pictures of 'our' life.
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Re: Expedia.ca
I've used expedia a lot, particularly for overseas travel (flights and hotels). I've never had any problems dealing with them, even when I've had to...
I've used expedia a lot, particularly for overseas travel (flights and hotels). I've never had any problems dealing with them, even when I've had to change/cancel plans. The only complaint I have is with respect to hotels. I find the expedia rate gets you the worst room in the hotel - without fail.
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Re: Happy Birthday BRIGHTEYES
I hope you're having a wonderful day, Jenn!! ...
I hope you're having a wonderful day, Jenn!!
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Re: busy, busy with cakes! - pics
They all look fantastic L!! ...
They all look fantastic L!!
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Re: I want this hat! Anyone here knit???
I can't knit either but just wanted to say that I also think it's a fantastic hat! Whoever decides to make it might just find...
I can't knit either but just wanted to say that I also think it's a fantastic hat! Whoever decides to make it might just find herself making a few....
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Good luck with the studying CJ!!
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Re: Today's Google
They can eat each other?!?! ...
They can eat each other?!?!
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Re: Spin - How do you think a proposal should be?
I'd never really thought about what I would prefer before it happened. DH proposed privately, but in a very public place. In fact, he was...
I'd never really thought about what I would prefer before it happened.
DH proposed privately, but in a very public place. In fact, he was being really 'weird' in trying to get me alone
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It was perfect for us. But I'm sure that if he'd proposed on a jumbo screen at a hockey game (for example) I would have loved it just as much. I'm not uncomfortable being in the limelight necessarily, but I do personally feel that a proposal should be a private moment shared between the people involved.
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