Jennifer16628

@Jennifer16628 (184)

United States • Age 48

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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How many were/are chronic sufferers of Lyme Disease?

sylviekitty @sylviekitty (2083) • United States 20 Mar 07

I have reason to believe that I have been (or that I am) a chronic sufferer. I have not been tested yet- I need to get my "script" to get tested. However, the facts are looking more and more like this is something I should be...

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Jennifer16628 What symptoms have you experienced? I was diagnosed a year ago with fibromyalgia by PCP. I never was referred to a rheumy. After doing some reading though I am convinced I need a test for Lyme also. I was wondering how your symptoms presented over the years...

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Looking for a natural remedy

totty1969 @totty1969 (1468) • United States 20 Jun 07

Does anyone have any natural cures for rose parasites. I bought a rose bush last year, it looked great last year. But this year I have a problem, there are a bunch of holes in the foliage. I think it is keeping it from blooming...

looking for a natural remedy

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Jennifer16628 Well, obviously we don't really know what is causing the problem so it makes it hard. What does work is planting chives with your roses. It helps prevent black spot and repels aphids. My next door neighbor tried this and it worked beautifully!

22 Jun 07

Weather and Chronic Pain

emeraldisle @emeraldisle (13139) • United States 16 Apr 07

Do you find that some weather aggravates your chronic pain more then others? We had a cold snap today and boy am I feeling it. What is worse is humidity. It could be nice and warm but if the humidity is really high everything...

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Jennifer16628 Oh yeah. I have fibromyalgia. I thought the pain usually just got worse when the weather got worse (cold and damp). I am finding that it is actually anytime the pressure changes up or down. I live in the pacific northwest and it seems to be forever changing.

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What does you postal office do when the correct address is not on your mail?

theponch @theponch (198) • United States 16 Apr 07

I had a problem today when the suite number was not included on a packaged I received from Las Vegas, Nevada. A relative is there and wanted to send pictures so I could make a video out of them. This is something I like to do for...

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Jennifer16628 :) This discussion is right up my ally. I was actually a city letter carrier for 7 years and in management for 3 years. First of all there should only have been one stamp on the mail you received. That was not very professional. As for whether people normally...

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Help! My 8 year old daughter's teeth are falling out of her mouth!

theponch @theponch (198) • United States 17 Apr 07

My child's father is not as consistent as me when it comes to caring for the health and well being. When she is at my house she only drinks water, but when she is with her father, he allows her to drink gatorade, juice, tea, and...

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Jennifer16628 There are several issues here. First of all....the milk is NOT necessary for calcium. You can use calcium fortified rice or soy milk, tofu, greens, sea vegies (like kelp). Also, a lot of people don't know this but consuming a lot of meat actually hinders the...

17 Apr 07

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Would you sacfire your life for your child?

theponch @theponch (198) • United States 16 Apr 07

What is the number one thing you would give up for your child? It could be as simple as chocolate or as complicated as your life. I'd give anything to keep my children safe and secure. I'm sure it is what all of us want. I...

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Jennifer16628 My children are part of my heart, soul, and the air I breathe. I would give absolutely anything to keep them safe and cared for. Including my life without a second thought. I was a career woman before having my children. I was quite succesful and enjoyed it...

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What dishes you can cook with eggplant with it?

ozzydee70 @ozzydee70 (465) • Germany 16 Apr 07

eggplant omelet, eggplant Parmigiana, eggplant lasagna, pinakbet, diningding, grilled eggplant, boiled eggplant with spicy garlic dip... what more dishes you can cook with eggplant as an ingredient?

cooking

eggplant

foods

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Jennifer16628 I don' know what you would call this but I enjoy it and it is easy to make! I make a sandwhich out of the following: *Mini french rolls (homemade or store bought)- warmed *Eggplant (grilled or browned on both sides) *feta cheese *thin sliced red...

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am i the only "green" and organic parent out there??

mama4kids @mama4kids (690) • United States 16 Apr 07

I am constantly being teased because we use more natural and organic products and foods than not. I use seventh generation diapers, which are chlorine free and more natural than the other brands. I only use organic baby food. When...

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Jennifer16628 I understand. I don't do quite as well as you do at this it sounds but I do try and get funny looks and comments. I do not buy meat because it is SO expensive to buy the hormone/chemical free and I don't think it is necessary anyhow. I make soy milk for my...

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Stay at home moms

ryleesmama @ryleesmama (560) • United States 16 Feb 07

Do any of you stay at home moms feel like you are constantly working 24/7 and your husband gets 2 days off? I understand tat when my hubby comes home from work he want to relax, or on his days off he wants to just hang out, but I...

moms

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Jennifer16628 Yes, my husband is off two days a week also. I have to ask him to watch the kids if I need to run to the market (the 20 minute run). He will usually but it took a while for me to realize I had to ask him to do it. When I would say that I need to run to the...

16 Apr 07

This is for all those that think stay at home moms don't work as hard...

Erilyn @Erilyn (3020) • United States 16 Apr 07

I recently was asked what I do for a living. When I said that I worked from home the reaction I got was oh so you are a stay at home mom? I would love to do that. You get to sit around all day and watch tv till the kids get...

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Jennifer16628 I am with you completely on this one. I really dislike being asked what I do for a living....sometimes I feel like saying I am a nurse, a maid, a teacher, a psychologist, a financial planner, a landscaper, and a cook (among other things). Unfortunately all...

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Inside or Outside?

Inklings @Inklings (1255) • United States 6 Nov 06

Do you prefer to do indoor chores (cleaning, cooking, etc.) or outdoor chores (raking leaves, mowing, shoveling snow, etc.)?

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Jennifer16628 I would MUCH rather do outside chores. I live in a rural area (I only have an acre though) and I just love the fresh air. I have a over 300 square feet of used garden space (it is actually over 2000 square feet but there are all the walkways and stuff) and so...

16 Apr 07

Thank them

lovesfreedom @lovesfreedom (1245) • United States 15 Apr 07

With all of the war protests and the surge, how would you treat a soldier returning? What about one you just happen to meet? It pains me when I hear people speak ill of our troops. Yes, we have an all volunteer military here in...

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Jennifer16628 I agree that whether or not there is agreement with the war is irrelevent (sp). The men and women of the military signed up to protect our country. They don't all even agree with the details all of the time but they still do their job for US. My sister was...

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What's for supper - April 15?

songbirdnaimh @songbirdnaimh (1422) • United States 15 Apr 07

I had some ham, leftover hashbrown casserole and broccoli.

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Jennifer16628 Just finished dinner. We had curried couscous with green onions from the garden, cranberries, and sliced almonds; steamed broccoli, and butternut squash soup. It was a busy day working in the yard and garden so I was tired. It was good though.

15 Apr 07

what are some good ways to entertain my sisters newborn?

aliyaa @aliyaa (580) • India 15 Apr 07

my sister has a beautiful 2 week old little girl and i was wonderin if anyone had any ideas on wat to do with her during her "awake" moments.i talk to her and sing to her,but... to be honest...i feel like im talkin to myself.is...

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Jennifer16628 At that young age you are doing perfect! They are bonding so touch and sound. Cuddle with her and hold her. I talked to both of my children about everything. I am sure I sounded pretty silly :). "OK Brandon what do you think about making lunch huh? Do you...

15 Apr 07

Have you ever been so sad that you could not help crying in front of your child?

smartmom @smartmom (826) • United States 14 Apr 07

I just receievd an email from my mother yesterday. In it she told me, that she cannot keep on any more, and that she does not want to live. She has suffered from ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) for more than five years, and she is...

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Jennifer16628 I am so sorry to hear this. I took care of my mother last year after she was diagnosed with lung cancer. I was with her every step of the way as she fought this terrible disease just to have it spread to her brain. I watched her die over 6 months time. I was...

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Aprons

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 14 Apr 07

A couple of weeks ago I went to a friends place for dinner, I was very surprised to see she was wearing a apron, OMG I havn't seen anyone wearing an apron for years, I think the last person I saw with one was my lovely mum, so I...

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Jennifer16628 I have a feeling that the wearing of an apron has faded into the memory of our mothers and grandmothers (for a lot of people) because of the change in times. I see photos of my grandmother and she is usually in nicer clothing even while cooking/baking thus the...

15 Apr 07

Looks like it's about potty training time...

cynddvs @cynddvs (2948) • United States 14 Apr 07

About an hour ago my daughter was quietly playing in here room while I was in the next room playing on the computer. Well I hear her wonder in here to see what I'm doing and I look down to see she has taken her diaper off. This is...

potty training

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Jennifer16628 My son is 5 he was potty trained at 3. My daughter is 3 now and she has been fully potty trained since the first of the year. They both showed interest in it early on and then lost it. I went with it when they were young (my son even went a couple of day dry)...

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cooking at home

mtoxales @mtoxales (374) • Canada 14 Apr 07

Do you cook at home? If you do, how do you cook? Do you have a meal plan for the whole week or do you just decide what you will prepare when it's cooking time? If you don't cook at home, do you dine-in or take out food or order...

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Jennifer16628 I TRY to have a plan for the week. Sometimes I don't get to it before it is off to the grocery store. When that is the case than I just "wing it". I'll get all the basics and that usually means it will be basic meals for the week. Spaghetti, Vegetable soup,...

14 Apr 07

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