earthmama97

@earthmama97 (597)

United States • Age 48

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my cat is a bit too chubby

medfundhelp @medfundhelp (47) • Canada 29 Jan 07

Hi, Catherine here... i was wondering if someone could give me some tips on how to find out how much a 5yr-old small-size outdoor cat should weigh. At the moment she weighs 9.2 lbs. Thanks.

cats

pets

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earthmama97 Catherine, Usually a good way to tell is that you can feel their ribs fairly easily (without alot of fat in the way) but you shouldn't be able to see the ribs that would be to thin.

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67 year old woman lied to become pregnant

SwayingThunder @SwayingThunder (444) • United States 28 Jan 07

This 67 year old woman told a British newspaper that she lied to the clinic in California so they would do the procedure. The cut off age is 55 and that's what she told them she was. She sold her house in Spain to get the $59,000...

life

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earthmama97 Wow, my honest opinion is that is really sad and selfish to go into something like that without a father and at an age where she won't be able to be around for a good part of their lives. Just my thoughts...No, I wouldn't do that.

29 Jan 07

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Would you take your young children to a fancy restaurant with you?

kgwat70 @kgwat70 (13387) • United States 28 Jan 07

I am curious to see how many of you would take your children to a very nice restaurant or would you have someone watch your children while you and your spouse or significant other ate out at this nice place? Explain why you would...

dining with children

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earthmama97 I would not. Mostly in all honesty because I don't go to fancy restaurants myself LOL. But I don't think it would be an atmosphere they would be comforable in or food that would suite their tastes for the most point.

29 Jan 07

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nieghbors gone wild -what were they thinking?

eaforeman6 @eaforeman6 (8979) • United States 27 Jan 07

Last night the neighbors threw a huge party. This party went on all night long. Slammimg doors, hollering and loud music and noises. cars everywhere,, big keg of beer,,,but that wasnt enough for them. They were outside in the...

gone wild

nisghbors

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earthmama97 Oh my goodness! I feel so sorry for you that you had to endure this. How awful. I can not imagine living next to someone like that. It is just plain rude, and insensitive. Is this something that occurs regularly or just a rare accurance?

27 Jan 07

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Quiverfull Christians?

crunchymama @crunchymama (158) • United States 4 Oct 06

Are you a QF Christian? What moved you to adopt this lifestyle? We are QF - the more I thought about it, the more I...

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earthmama97 Wow, fantastic. We aren't quiverfull yet but we are defiently leaning in that direction and studying it more! The are truly blessings and we would LOVE more (three so far) but I get stuck with being scared how to afford. We don't have alot of money and I...

25 Jan 07

Sleeping with your children

crunchymama @crunchymama (158) • United States 29 Sep 06

what do you think about cosleeping? Our family's had a family bed since day one and I wouldn't change a thing. It's so cozy. Sleeping in separate beds...

cosleeping

family bed

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earthmama97 We cosleep as well. My youngest has been in our bed from day one. My second youngest co sleep from birth as well he is now 4. He and my oldest 8 still come in our room when they want. Usually it involves "camping out" in sleeping bags though. They share a...

25 Jan 07

Bargains!

crunchymama @crunchymama (158) • United States 4 Oct 06

Do you love bargains? What was your best find ever?? I found a pair of khakis from the Gap that fit me perfectly (a miracle in itself)...

bargains

shopping

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earthmama97 That is fantastic! I am always looking for a bargain. I shop at yardsales and barter for alot of things.

25 Jan 07

do you sew your own clothes?

crunchymama @crunchymama (158) • United States 29 Sep 06

Do you sew your own clothes? What clothing items do you prefer to buy?

sewing

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earthmama97 Not yet, but I'm working on it. I am starting by learning to sew clothing for my children. I buy most of my things at yard sales. Have to be frugal with a family of 5 and one income!

25 Jan 07

I am part of an exclusive club, apparently.

crunchymama @crunchymama (158) • United States 7 Oct 06

I just found out that only 6% of American families breastfeed past 2.

breastfeeding

doing what is best for your baby

nursing

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earthmama97 Oh that is soooo sad!! My youngest is almost two and still going strong with nursing. I don't really care what other's opinions are as I know it is what is best for her! Good for you mama!!

25 Jan 07

Would you ever consider giving birth without drugs? Or at home?

crunchymama @crunchymama (158) • United States 8 Oct 06

Would you ever consider giving birth without drugs? Or at home?

childbirth

home birth

natural birth

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earthmama97 YES. I have given birth 3 times so far. The first was a ob attended, hospital birth with an epidural. The second was a natural midwife attended hopital birth. The third was a planned homebirth w/midwife but she came early so I had to deliver in the...

25 Jan 07

Diaper Free Babies?

crunchymama @crunchymama (158) • United States 8 Oct 06

Anyone raising their babies without diapers?

diaper free

elimination communication

no diapers

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earthmama97 Oh yipee another crunchy person LOL! YES we have used EC with our youngest. Unfortunatly I wan't "brave" enough to start at the beginning but we have used it some in conjunction with cloth diapering. It is really great and I am a big supporter of it now. I...

25 Jan 07

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Any babywearing mamas (or daddies) out there?

crunchymama @crunchymama (158) • United States 27 Sep 06

Anyone else here wear their babies? What's your favorite carrier? We've been experimenting with an Onbuhimo lately. I'm not sure I'm...

babywearing

sling

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earthmama97 YES she says as she is wildly jumping up and down with excitment to find another baby wearer on here LOL!! I am addicted to baby wearing. My favorites are The Moby wrap and TheSlingSet sling. I just did a write up on my blog recently about baby wearing you...

25 Jan 07

Teething aids??

mommycrat @mommycrat (148) • United States 24 Jan 07

I have a 4 m/o who has ben teething for a couple of mos. now. He's exclusively breastfed (no pacifiers or anything) and doesn't like teethers of any sort. We've got some homeopathis teething gel and that soothes him..Does anyone...

babies

teether

teething

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earthmama97 Yeh to exclusively breasfeeding and no paceys!!!! Same here! What has worked best for my three where the Hylands tablets (seemed to work better than the gel)A wet washcloth, especially if it was put in the freezer for a little bit to make it cool. Also the...

25 Jan 07

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Babywearing

mommycrat @mommycrat (148) • United States 24 Jan 07

Are there any babywearing moms/dads out there? What is your favorite carrier? If you aren't a babywearer, what are your thoughts on babies being worn/held? I'm hooked on my wrap..I think I have a much happier baby because of...

babywearing

carriers

slings

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earthmama97 Yes!!! I am a HUGE baby wearing supporter. My favorites are The Moby Wrap and TheSlingSet sling. I don't understand why everyone doesn't wear their babies. I just did a blog entry last week I think on reviewing all the baby carriers I have tried LOL (a...

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How big were your children at birth?

quispy @quispy (572) • United States 24 Jan 07

How much did they weigh and did you have them "naturally" or by C-Section? My first child was 9 pounds 11 ounces and he was natural. UGGHHH! My second was 8 pounds 12 ounces and I had an epidural. My third child was 8 pounds...

parenting

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earthmama97 My children have been 8 pounds 2 ozs, 7 pounds 7 ounces and 5 pounds 11 ounces. The first was an epidural and the last two have been 100% natural. I opt for natural because I feel it is safer for me and the baby.

25 Jan 07

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At Home Teaching or Preschool

blogyourself @blogyourself (1577) • United States 24 Jan 07

I often hear about parents in a debate on whether or not they should send their child to daycare. In my opinion, daycare and preschool is great because kids learn so many skills such as standing in line, sitting in their chair,...

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earthmama97 We teach our children at home. They have exposure to other kids regularly but we do not send them to a special place to be taught. Nor do we send them to public school. We homeschool and it works great for us!

25 Jan 07

What is your personal 'worse noise' in the world? (Here are some stats!)

shywolf @shywolf (4514) • United States 24 Jan 07

In a recent study that was a year long and received over a million votes, it was revealed that the sound that people dislike the most is the sound of someone vomiting. (I would have to agree with that. It's so hard to hear...

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earthmama97 Oh eww yeah. I have to agree with number one anyway...my family all had a stomach bug this week and yuck....yes that has to be the grossest sound!!

25 Jan 07

Soft Paws

SwayingThunder @SwayingThunder (444) • United States 24 Jan 07

Soft Paws are little nail caps that goes on your cats/dogs nails. These are plastic so they will protect your furniture from kitty's clawing or your hardwood floors from you dogs nails. These are so easy to use. You just clip back...

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earthmama97 I know of those and always wondered if they would work or not. I guess I thought they might be irritating to the cats feet rubbing on their paws. I guess if someone is having a severe clawing issue they would be worth trying. Certainly they are more humane...

25 Jan 07

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Parents, Let me tell you what happened to us at a local wal-mart, and nothing wa

OnfireforJesus @OnfireforJesus (500) • United States 24 Jan 07

A month ago, My husband and I went to wal-mart with our three kids. While I was off shopping with my daughter, My husband called me frantically on my cell phone," I am by the restrooms, get here now!" Of course i freaked out, ran...

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earthmama97 Oh my goodness. How terrifiying!!! I would have reported it to the police no matter what the store person thought. I then would have reported the store manger to a higher up in the company that they tried to dismiss this. Shame on them. I am SO glad your...

25 Jan 07

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Entertaining a 3 month old

Laurel78 @Laurel78 (37) • United States 6 Jan 07

I wanted suggestions on how to entertain my 3 month old. She needs to be carried around constantly. If I put her down she will sit there for about 2 minutes and then she starts crying and getting frustrated and upset. I can't get...

baby

mom

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earthmama97 I'm not sure what kind of baby carrier you have tried but it sounds to me like she would love baby wearing. I would try a sling or a wrap carrier. Then she is "being carried" while you still have two free hands to use. You can even learn how to make your...

24 Jan 07