astromama

@astromama (1221)

United States • Age 42

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Gardening in Sandy Soil?

newtondak @newtondak (3946) • United States 9 May 08

Does anyone have any advice for gardening in sandy soil. We recently moved to and area of ND where the soil is like this. I'm used the the soil in Missouri which sticks together a lot more!

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astromama Depending on the size of garden you want, you could maybe try a container garden using various containers and potting soil, compost... also a little research should show you what kinds of plants do well in sandy soil.. you could search for heirlooms to grow...

9 May 08

White trash girls names?

tipsyflash @tipsyflash (581) • United States 7 May 08

My husband is writing a video game and in it, there is this girl who is originally portrayed as white trash. He can't think of a good name, but he wants it to totally be a name one would associate with white trash. What are your...

names

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astromama Chastity.

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What do you think of breastfeeding a child over two years old?

liquorice @liquorice (3887) 15 Apr 08

My daughter's two and a bit and I'm breastfeeding her about three times in twenty-four hours, although she'd have it a LOT more frequently if I'd let her. She clearly still wants it and it still benefits her physically as the...

breastfeeding

extended

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astromama I'm going strong with my one year old. I don't want to even consider stopping until he is over the age of two. If he chooses to stop before then, that's his choice, but I want to continue as long as we are both happy with our nursing relationship. Not just for...

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Do you know what a lactivist is?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 25 Nov 07

A lactivist is a person who is passionate about breastfeding. They spend time, energy, and money to support and encourage breastfeeding for all children. Please do not call us "nazis" it is insulting and only makes yourself look...

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astromama Hey lillake... remember me? It's been months since I've been on here. We bought a house, moved, and only recently got internet again. I am a LACTAVIST and proud of it! I'm going back to school next summer to get my prereq's out of the way so I can become a...

29 Nov 07

Are you a vegetarian?

butterfly39 @butterfly39 (3904) • Philippines 18 Jul 07

Some people today would prefer to eat pure vegetables. I know that vegetables are very healthy but can you eat them for 6 months or even years? Me...I like vegetables too but I think we need to have variations not able to eat...

health

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astromama I've been vegetarian for years, and I eat a very varied diet, not just vegetables. I eat plenty of grains, fruits, soy, dairy, eggs, nuts, dried foods, and many healthy versions of traditional snack foods. I'm very healthy and happy with my diet. There are so...

18 Jul 07

how do you deal with other people's (bratty) children?

eden32 @eden32 (3973) • United States 17 Jun 07

I had a great today. See my other posting from today if you're so inclined. But there was just one little wrinkle in it that I'd like some feedback on. Looking back on it, I'm not sure I handled it as well as I should have. My...

earring

kids

parenting

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astromama I think you said what you did out of a natural protective feeling for your child, and I may have done the same, but I do think you're right and your insight into why the kid was picking on your son is right on. I don't think you're a jerk, because sometimes...

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Question to Wiccans or anyone else similar

maildumpster @maildumpster (3815) • United States 19 Jun 07

Ok this question is to Wiccans or anyone else that practices magik (I spelled it like that to differenciate from the kind of magic you go see in Vegas or something). So it is going to be a few questions sorry. What kind of...

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astromama I consider myself 'pagan', but more than anything I believe in my own power to think positively and therefore attract positive things and people into my life. I think once I began to take responsibility for my lessons and gifts, my life definitely improved. I...

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Home birth as safe as hospital birth

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 3 Jun 07

A new study shows that home birth is just as safe as hospital births. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/330/7505/1416 Of course this isn't really new, a study done in 1996 shown the same results....

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astromama You know, I absolutely believe that homebirth is just as safe as hospital birth, and was greatly disappointed when mine didn't work out for me. I just want to say to all the women who read this discussion to be just as choosy with your midwife as you would be...

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I don't use deodorant.

Galena @Galena (9110) 19 May 07

why are so many people surprised or disgusted by this? I don't use it because I don't see the point in using it. I smell good. instead of trying to cover the smells, I WASH. soap and water. body odour is caused by the...

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astromama I use a natural deodorant when necessary, essential oils, and soap and water. I find that because I do cleanses and fasts on a semi-regular basis, my body doesn't smell as bad as it did when I had more toxins coming out in my sweat. I notice, though, if I...

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Breastfeeding issues: Can anyone help?

GuateMom @GuateMom (1411) • Canada 29 May 07

I am trying to breastfeed my new baby. Since my older son was in hospital for the first 8 days of his life and had assorted problems, he never took to breastfeeding, so I´m new to this. I have lots of milk, but my baby doesn´t...

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astromama I agree with ethansmomma.. I've been breastfeeding my baby for four and a half weeks now and he's just now going 2 or 2 and a half hours between feedings. At night he'll sometimes go as long as 4 hours. If you have plenty of milk, just let baby eat when he's...

29 May 07

Finally had my second baby!

GuateMom @GuateMom (1411) • Canada 26 May 07

My friends might have noticed that I haven´t been on here in a while and it is because I had my baby. Well, he was actually born 9 days ago, but the last month was filled with problems, so I ended up not being online at...

baby

newborn

two kids

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astromama congratulations! I had my little boy on April 26th, so I haven't been around much either! He was 7 lbs. 7 oz and my homebirth didn't work out as well... I labored at home, with a midwife who caused complications, for 20 hours, pushed at home for 3 of those...

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Out of diapers?

lillake @lillake (1630) • United States 13 May 07

What do you do when you don't have any clean/dry diapers for your child to wear? Do you keep disposible ones on hand just in case? Or do you keep a big enough supply of diapers not to need them? I have built up my stash big...

cloth diapers

diapers

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astromama I feel like I have a pretty good supply, and have yet to have an emergency where I was completely out. I have about 5 infant all in ones, around 40 pre-folds plus three covers. I also have two g diaper covers and keep a box of the inserts for car rides,...

25 May 07

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The 7 B's of attachment parenting

mememama @mememama (3076) • United States 19 May 07

since some people have been confused about what this section is about lately;) ATTACHMENT TOOLS: THE BABY B'S 1. Birth bonding The way baby and parents get started with one another helps the early attachment unfold. The days...

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astromama You know, I couldn't imagine parenting any other way... except for the babywearing part... my son won't let me put him in a sling. He likes my arms, my lap, even hanging out laying on my legs! He lets Daddy put him in the sling while he's walking the dogs or...

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Breast Milk or Formula? What is your opinion?

Foxxee @Foxxee (3651) • United States 7 May 07

Breast Milk or Formula? What is your opinion? I feel that this decision is for the mothers to make and I don't feel that one or the other should be forced on us mothers. This is something us as mothers need to decide....

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astromama Well, I've only been breastfeeding for the past 12 days since I welcomed my darling son into the world, and I will say that nothing could compare to the experience of breastfeeding. It is so awesome to feel my body produce ample milk for my baby, to always...

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What is it about me?

maildumpster @maildumpster (3815) • United States 5 May 07

I have been here three months. My first two months I really enjoyed it. People replied to me. They didn't seem to get mad at me. I didn't seem to get misunderstood too much. My rating was MUCH higher. This past month more and...

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astromama i still love you... i would write more but i'm down to one hand asw the other is holding my new baby! i wouldn't sweat it too much... i've found the more controversial the post the morre likely people are to negatively rate you... i wouldn't let a few...

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was your newborn funny looking?

mememama @mememama (3076) • United States 25 Apr 07

I hate to say it, but when my son was born, he looked like a werewolf, he had black hair on his ears, back, butt, all over his body. Except he had no eyebrows and blonde eyelashes! He was delivered quickly, so he wasn't swollen,...

babies

funny looking newborn

newborns

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astromama I was expecting my baby to look funny and was quite surprised when he didn't. He came out with no vernix, pink and crying this really cute cry. When I saw his face for the first time I couldn't believe how perfect he was... He has an adorable, pouty mouth and...

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? bumpin da tunes in my hoopdy ride

mememama @mememama (3076) • United States 23 Apr 07

I know, I'm lame. I don't know how to say it in the current trendy words, but I'm talking about cars and music with bass. But why on earth do people invest money in car stereos and blast them at full volume? Does it sound good...

cars

music

stereo systems

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astromama It only bothers me when the music is terrible, but I console myself by laughing at them, because your mother is right... people who have to try really hard to be cool are making up for some lack in another area! I only turn up my stereo when a really good song...

24 Apr 07

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I just don't get it

Gemmygirl1 @Gemmygirl1 (2867) • Australia 22 Apr 07

Hi all, I'm a little confused. I have tried really hard to get my earnings up & i've had quite a few good days but i spent most of tonight & this afternoon replying to discussions. I thought i picked the ones out i could...

earnings

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astromama I really wish I knew... I am sometimes very surprised by the amount I make, or fail to make at Mylot in a day. I have kind of given up even trying, to be honest. Now I just glance at my earnings but don't really focus on them much. It's fun to get a payout,...

23 Apr 07