Posts by kelleigh

If you really want a Dyson, wait around a little bit (maybe a month or so) for the next sale. I always see Target and Walmart offering $50-$100 gift cards w/ purchase. I bought my Dyson for $399 (I think) and then I got a $100 gift card for the store...which was really nice.

You'll like the Dyson, I do. And, I have three cats who shed like mad.

the only idea that came to me is sitting her portable potty in her 'alone area' and see if she will use it there. Of course, it kind of has to be her idea, to prevent any struggles and all...but maybe just seeing the potty there will make her decide to try it one day?

It turns out he's still pretty manipulative and lies too much for me to date him, but we're trying to be friends. He's good company when we're not beating the hell out of each other (a tempestuous relationship to say the least). I don't want to give up his friendship.

People don't change :( I know you didn't ask, but once you move away from this (him, the 'friendship' of maniuplation and lies), it will be easier to take control of your self and avoid sabatoge.

Forget about the pie!!! Drink some water, and start over tomorrow...total clean slate.

Well, lets see...just because the father of the child isn't ready to have a child, or because of the fact that they were only together 4 months...those both seem like idiotic and selfish reasons to have an abortion. As do, 'I don't want a kid right now' and 'now just isn't a good time'.

Caverlady, I know that it is a medical procedure. I also know that, in most cases, it is an elective procedure.

Bier: I didn't chime in with any advice because I didn't really have any! I just wanted to tell you that I hope your little man is feeling better soon!

My son had a horrible chest cold when he was six months old and we did the Alberturol, too. I don't believe that it does anything to remedy the cause of the cough, but it is supposed to make their breathing easier for a period of time. The antibiotics should have him on his way soon :)

Original Post by kthompson92:

I want to say, "Yes, and I'm the female who does more parenting than her mom."

Being a step-parent is a damn tough and often thankless job.

From what I have experienced, parenting in itself is a fairly thankless job. Any parent, biological or otherwise, knows that when a child throws up on you...they don't thank you for being there to catch it and clean up after them.

Part of being a parent is knowing inside how much you are worth and how valuable you are. Children would not make it far without us, but they don't always thank us verbally. The thanks we receive on a regular basis is more subtle, yet powerful. This sporadic hugs, hearing them use 'please' and 'thank you' unprompted, watching them laugh.

And I agree with gi-jane, you've got to drop the attitude about the kid's mom. No matter the issues with her, your step-daughter loves her. That is her biological mother. If she senses your dislike (which she probably does) she will end up resenting you for the simple fact that you don't like her mom.

I think that my stomach holds the most fat on my body. While losing weight, I have lost it all over....but since I have so much around my waist, it still stands out.

As we continue to lose weight, the belly will go down.

I'm with Drea...around 22 weeks I was leaking, but I never ended up soaked...thank goodness! Breastpads work, but I always used a piece of papertowel (always on hand) because I wasn't leaking a lot...just enough to be an annoyance.

Yay! A baby :) Enjoy your pregnancy!

Go to the 'community' tab....down under 'My Journal' is privacy filter.

eta: Then, when you journal, underneath your title you can choose the privacy you want.

Just stick to your guns. They will learn.

When dealing with strangers, just remove their hand or step back or walk away.

Stupid coworkers. Mine would talk about how big my thighs were getting....

quinoa....but, it can be kind of hard to find. It is a grain, so I found it by the rice (cooks the same as rice). High in protein, fun to eat....

I haven't taken the time to read any of the other responses, but....

This is my last year taking online classes. I have taken my entire first two years (excluding art) online and I wouldn't change it for anything.

It does take a lot of self-discipline and a huge chunk of time. There is material to read and assignments to complete...these things cannot be avoided.

It is not easy or less work, but it is less interaction with the professor (in most cases) and less interaction with your classmates.

I am transferring to a four year university where I will complete my degree in special education. I would love to continue online, but my degree requires some hands on learning.

My only trick is that I don't let myself snack. Period. I eat breakfast, lunch and dinner (sometimes dessert) but I don't start the snacking because it is alwasy mindless eating (for me).

Bier had a ton of great tips for snacks, especially pairing protein with fiber.

Also, I do have a few things that are sweeter (such as granola bars) for my son, but I avoid them like the plague because they don't do anything for my hunger and I feel like it is a waste to eat them :)

I bought two boxes (to support the cause) and gave them to my mom...who doesn't have a weight issue and can control herself around cookies :)

Sounds like a good plan! Once you get there, I am sure you will be glad that you went to the gym instead of home to the food :)