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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 7:09:43 PM
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Nicole_Michelle
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Now I'm interested...
How do you bf without being pregnant? Hormones or what?
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 7:50:11 PM
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Mrs.X
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How often do you have to wash the 4 bottles?
Sanitize after every use, that means dishwasher, santizing tablets or dipping them in boiling water. My youngest got thrush I think because I wasn't always sanitizing the bottles.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 7:50:21 PM
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Nicole, is there anyone else around who can help you? Anyone who can take the baby for a while so that you can sleep?
And maybe I'm wrong, but you're still BFing right? Have you thought anymore about weaning? Nath is almost 1, and if weaning would help, then I seriously think you should do it. You're entering seriously dangerous territory here.
And you know, if your husband refuses to pitch in and help, then by all means pack your bags and go stay for a week at your parents or whomever you can trust. I'm not saying divorce, but maybe a break would be just what you guys need.
And you'll have a clearer head when you've gotten some sleep.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 7:51:36 PM
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((Nicole))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I'm not sure what to say either. Do you have family you could stay with for a while to help you out?
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My mind is blown away by my day and I jsut need to TELL SOMEONE about it!
A. I had a Great day today! The MOPS group was so helpful and I think I made two friends right off the bat! I can't tell you how nice it was to talk to someone IRL about babies, what to do, dont' do, etc. I mentioned Jadon sleeps with me (ready for a cringe from them) and they automatically said, "I did too!" YAY! It was just so nice to RELATE to people IRL. One of the girls already came over this afternoon to visit briefly. I mentioned I was prayign for a cosleeper or bassinet. Mandi said she had a great one that was tall that I could use. She brought that over and MORE. Girls! She brought me over TWO huge boxes (200 diapers in each) of #3 diapers! She said she couldn't return them and her son had outgrown them! With the 3's I already had - I literaly will not have to buy ANYmore #3 diapers (knowing how Jadon has been growing thus far.) And, if I do have to buy more then it won't be much!!! She also brought over huggies WIPES! 384! She said she likes pampers better and so she'd never use them!!!!!!!!!!
And, she also brought me two pairs of BRAND NEW SHOES that her son never wore. They are SO CUTE! And she brought toys and CLOTHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just spent 80 bucks on 6-9 month clothes and if I had only known I would have not. Seriously, I am exploding with clothes now!
I am just so blown away by God's provision. Just yesterday Jason called to tell me that we only have $50.00 in the bank to last over a week - that includes food and gas. Luckily we have some in savings we can pull out for necessities. (No, I never got the kitchen stuff - just dreamed about it.) And the NEXT DAY God pours into our life with ABUNDANCE!
I am blown away!
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 7:57:52 PM
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Mrs.X
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What a story Jae! That is so awesome.
I finally sold the baby backpack on craigslist today. And, someone is coming to buy the minicrib. Now, if I can sell my old pregnancy books & workout DVD and my Ameda parts, then I think we'll be OK until payday.
No luck finding work. No one offers a schedule 6pm-10pm. Hopefully, some other type of work will come up....I put a flyer up at church that I can watch a grade schooler after school. They get out kinda early up here, and a lot parents don't get home until 5 or so.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 8:33:39 PM
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(((Nicole))) I'm so sorry that you are struggling. I wish there was something I could do or say to take it all away. If you want to talk privately, please feel free. I may not have any advice, but typing out a message to me or chatting on FB may help you to reason through things. I love you!! I am praying for you right now and will continue.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 8:43:15 PM
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I have spoken with the woman who gave me counsel before. she has told me to try and wait it out, that her hubby was exactly like mine and she had to just press in and ignore his behaviour but also get out when she could. She is going to take Grace out once a week for me so she gets some fun and I get a little time too.
I don't have any family here, they are all 4 hours away but I wouldn't want them to know things were tough, they aren't Christians and would just not help them to know about this. We are meant to be going down together in 2 weeks but I may just go down for the weekend alone. Its hard being here without family support, very isolating.
Thank you for your prayers.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 8:50:08 PM
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Lots of men grow up and change into the responsible we all long to share our lives with... I just hope you can both hang on until that happens. The marriages I know of that outlast this kind of thing are very strong, though. It's like the hardship gives them a greater appreciation of marriage and knowledge about each other that makes the marriage unbreakable.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 8:53:20 PM
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nicole6598
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Thanks I wonder what is the key to holding on, because my bags were half packed this morning....
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 9:52:55 PM
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(((((Nicole)))))). We love you and will be praying for you and your husband.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 10:21:51 PM
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AAANNNDDDDD Ryanne, inquiring minds wanna know - what did you [and everyone else] think of sarah's speach? I was impressed.
Lol! We are really liking her, and I am loving that she embodies everything I believe in as a woman. What I would really say would violate TOS 
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Do the colleges or the adult education dept provide any assistance for finding out what the steps are like we got in high school from the guidance counselor???
He should be able to meet with an adviser prior to enrolling, I know our college requires it. Also, keep on top of what the other colleges require. I know for me, if I transfer to a 4 year program each college/university has slightly different requirements.
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Speaking of pumping, does anyone here bottle feed, or has strictly bottle fed? If so, can you tell me about how many bottles I should have on hand to start? So far, I have 11. And also, how many cans of formula (on average) I can expect to need per week/month?
I personally only use about 4 bottles on a regular basis. They are easy enough to wash and/or sterilize(if you plan on sterilizing, then get some Steri-Steam bags from Medela). As for formula, that is really going to entirely depend on the baby and their age. When Gabby was 4months old we were using 9-11 of the smaller 12.5oz cans. Now that she is a year old we are only using one of the big cans(25oz) per month. Just varies...
Oh, and we usually just use 1-2 bottles per day, I just rinse them out in scalding water and use them again for the next feeding. Scalding= holding them with tongs because it burns my skin.
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I would ask Ryanne- she bottle fed Gabby and also is nerdy enough to be able to keep track of all the BPA junk
to you, Jen.
Nicole, I'm praying for you. I think that counseling, even if it's just on your own might be good. At this point, even a secular counselor would be good.
Lexie, I am trying to get into a nursing program. Right now I'm just going to get on the waiting list and then plod away at the bachelors degree requirements. I think now we are going to have another baby next year, and I'll wait to go back to school full time until Gabby is in school.
Well, I have decided to go back to work. Just decided this afternoon after redoing our budget and realizing that things just aren't working like I want them to, so I called my old boss and I start work on Sunday  I'm hoping that I just do nights/weekends but I'm open to whatever at this point.
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RE: SAHM/W Support - Part III - 9/4/2008 10:25:40 PM
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(just thought I would throw it out there in case you didn't know that) 
I just wash with good hot, soapy water. 
I could not put up with that as long as you have. Hang in there! 
Don't know if she is a church goer, but members of her mommy group are helping out in similar ways, like taking the toddler once a week so she can go to her prenatal checkup and have a little time to herself.
