Moms of tension building toddlers

RE: Autumn--regarding NFP

Yes, you can use it even if you are not having a menses. I'll email you or pm you some information.

Autumn
 
RE: Autumn--regarding NFP

We must both be on the boards right now, because I just posted that question. My e mail is not linked to my user name on this forum, so here it is: [email protected].

Thanks, I do appreciate this.

Now off to make dinner:9

Maggie
 
RE: Autumn--regarding NFP

Hey Maggie! I emailed ya! Let me know if it doesn't make it to you.

You are very welcom.

Ok, what is for dinner??? JK, I am hungry and should go prepare a meal too.

Autumn
 
RE: Autumn--regarding NFP

Hey Maggie....I'm right there with ya. I'm tired!! I figure God will intervene in our natural family planning if he wants us to have another. Do you have the book "Taking charge of your fertility". I believe it covers some of your questions regarding that period of time when you are not cycling. I'm sure Autumn has the answers too :) :) :) .

Emy....I've been through about all the natural stuff you can imagine. I've done every cleanse imaginable, including colon cleanses. My dh has done a few 30 day carrot juice fasts - he likes these a lot. I don't do those because I don't want to loose my hard earned muscle. There is a purpose for them all. I can't say that any single ONE is the answer. Most can benefit you each in its own way. I was really sick in our previous home (it was for this reason that we moved to WI). I was trying everything (including amalgam removal) to get well, but turns out that we had a LOAD of molds etc that broke down my system and I just needed to move. All the cleanses were nice...but until I got out of the moldy home I would never get well. I sincerely thought I was slowly dying. When I moved to WI....I went to a vegan diet and began exercising and I feel 100% better. The first thing I ask people is...."do you have mold in your basement/environment". I know of MORE cancer victims who were in a mold related environment at home. Fix that and then do the cleanses, diets, etc. Candida is a MAJOR problem as well for many people. I have to cut most breads/sugars because the mold got into my system and now if I go back to eating that way...it creeps back in again. MAKES ME EAT REALLY CLEAN now!!! (usually }( }( ).

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Briee
 
RE: Autumn--regarding NFP

Briee--I have heard about that book and will see if I can get a hold of it. Right now, my convictions are certainly being tested. Nothing is written in stone and I may feel differently in a couple of years when the new baby is weaned and thing one and thing two are potty trained. (I'm so sick of poop I cannot even tell youx( x( )It's just a season, its just a season, its just a season.

Autumn--dinner was chicken stew which was not very good, because I over cooked the chicken while stewing it the first time to get the stock. I'm off to check my e mail now. Thanks so much.

Maggie:)
 
RE: Autumn--regarding NFP

It IS just a season Maggie.....I keep telling myself that too. And on Sunday when I was in church and had to take Noah out AGAIN...I said to myself...in just a few months he will be completely different. And when he woke me up last night for the third time I said...only a little while longer.

AND THEN I GIGGLED AT MYSELF....when I was watching those Jeanette Oakes movies and found myself saying....babies are so sweet...little bundles of joy. I actually think it's kind of wonderfully cool to go through the whole process of childbirth and push that little baby into the world. Oh NO.....listen to yourself Briee.

ON THE OTHER HAND...I went to a church party last night and was able to NOT worry about baby as he is almost two and the older ones can successfully handle him without my being there and get him to bed etc. You are entering into this phase soon and I'm told it's a whole nother world....to be able to have your older ones REALLY help with baby. Can't wait for my 12 year old dd to fully embrace the "being able to care for little ones" as I sometimes loose my 15 year ds to other events. He was at a "Communicators for Christ" compitition this past weekend "arguing apologetics". (I think arguing is his gift!:) :) :) ) Just hang in there!!

Briee
 
RE: Autumn--regarding NFP

Maggie, I have taking of your fertility but it is lent out. I do recommend it. I used it to help get pregnant but it does cover not getting pregnant very well. I bought my copy cheaply off half.com. a few years ago.
 
I too am getting to this late. It's hard to find to post these days, much easier just to read LOL.

Miriam is now 2 months old :) I've been having lower back pain off and on since the delivery. So I've had 4 sessions with a PT for therapy. I'm now mostly without any strain in the area, though it does strain from time to time. I'm surprised to see I'm not the only one with back issues, maby it's more common than I though. I've been exercising since week 6, so I'm on my 4th week. I've been hoping for 4-5 workouts, and seem to only get in 3-4. My body is pretty week strengthwise since I was on bedrest for 8 weeks and had to tag on 6 wks of no exercise postpartum as well. I've been using the pyramids the last 3 weeks for strength building, and am encouraged by how quickly I am going up in weights. I'm almost to where I was in my arms, but not quite, and my legs are building up but only to a little more than half of what I was lifting prior to this pregnancy. I can't see any changes physically yet but am hoping to see some in the next 4 weeks.

Miriam is a great baby, but poor thing has GERD. So we have been dealing with reflux issues, and she is on Zantax for it. She sleeps well about half the time, which is better than Anthony who didn't want to sleep at all! Anthony doesn't have jealously issues and is quite sweet with Miriam. I think he and her will get along as well as siblings growing up together do. He is definatley a handful also being a little over 3 1/2. The energy he has is exhausting to me, and I can hardly keep up with him. This Christmas season has been really fun, as I am able to do crafts and more activities with him than ever before. We've painted ornaments, made brownies, and next are making a stocking for him with felt. I bought Miriam her first doll for Christmas, which was SO fun to do! It's by the Lamaze Co. and is perfect for her when she starts reaching out to play.

I'm glad to see all is well with all of you, and that you are all making it alive this holiday season. Sometimes with a toddler one wonders who will survive at the end of the day ;)
 
Hi Julie! I remember your posts during pregnancy. Will you join me at the postpartum posts? Noone's joined me yet. :( I'm feeling all alone. ;)

**Melanie**
Jadon born 11/23/05
Justin born 1/17/04
Jory born 4/9/94

" Take care of your body like it will last a lifetime. Take care of your soul like it will last for eternity"
 

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