I don't make a good girl

What is thread count?  What is a good thread count? 

These are things that I have no clue about.  I was window shopping for Luxury bed linens today because our bedroom linens are about ten years old but I don't understand about thread count, different cottons, etc.

I don't think I make a very good girl.  I'm clueless when it comes to things like this (and sewing, cooking, and cleaning).  Wow, what a wife I am!

Human Growth Hormone

There is a lot of talk about the use of human growth hormone prescriptions, injections and supplements for your health.  I was looking for the best hgh releasers to see how to get my body to release more if its own hgh without the need for prescription or injectable help.  It has nothing to do with my fear of needles.  OK, maybe it does but I'm allowed. 

Still Gaining Weight Back!

This is so frustrating!  I'm gaining back the weight I lost and I'm not doing anything to justify the weight gain.  Most of my 30's were spent pretty much unhappy with my weight and how I look and now that I am 39, if I don't get something fixed soon (my thyroid), I'll spend my 40's unhappy and unhealthy as well.  Vitamin and mineral supplements might help rev up my thyroid.  Perhaps phentermine would rev up my weight loss! I don't want to be this big anymore.

Colon Cleanse

OK, who will admit to using a colon cleanser? What was the reason? Did it work for the reason you wanted it to? What was it like?

I'm really curious.  I've read up on colon cleansing before but never tried it because I'm unsure of the side effects.  I'm the type that needs to answer all my questions, about anything, before I'll try it.  Personal experiences make great information.  Anybody want to share?

My little sister has IBS.  I wonder if she's done this to see if it would help.  I'll have to ask her too.

New Mom Questions

There are a lot of questions new moms have so I thought I'd post a few of them here:

• So how long did it take you to lose that pregnancy weight after the baby was born and did it come off naturally or did you need dietary supplements for weight loss?
• When does baby sleep through the night?
• Bottle or breast?
• Does childbirth hurt?

My personal answers:

1. Weight:  The weight loss for my first child came off pretty well.  The second child took a little longer and it didn't all come off (most of it did).  After my third child was born, I developed thyroid disease and was up a size by the time it was all said and done.  By my fourth child, I lost it all within two weeks of her birth (I was nursing) but then it all came back (thyroid disease - whacky hormones!).  For me, I ate healthy and lost weight.  When you're nursing you HAVE to eat right so it definitely makes it easier.
2. Sleep:  This varies with each baby and whether you are nursing or bottle-feeding and what time you give that night-time feeding before bed.  One of my babies was wanting to sleep through the night by the time she was two months old.  Another woke periodically throughout the night to nurse for what seemed like forever (about her first year) and I nursed her on demand. 
3. Nursing vs bottle:  After doing both for my children, I have to say that breastfeeding, definitely!  It was such a good bonding experience, was convenient no matter where we were, and we just loved that snuggle time.  Nursing also meant no ear infections at all for my daughter who was nursed for two years.  I've done both breast and bottle and breastfeeding is definitely my first choice.
4. Childbirth:  Yes, it hurts.  Unless you use drugs to deaden the pain, contractions hurt like a you know what and that head and the shoulders coming out isn't a picnic either.  However, it's all worth it.  I did it four times - believe me, it's worth it. 

Babies are worth it!

I'll bet one thing you might not have realized about pregnancy is the funny things your skin can do!  From stretch marks to acne to dry skin - what's a girl to do?  Geesh!  Like nine months of needles, check-ups, gaining weight, and getting sick weren't enough!  You also have to get acne face wash, stretch mark cream, and get more used to those very personal doctor visits than any girl wants to!

That little baby at the end of those months is definitely worth it though, right?  I think so.  I had four kids so that must be true.

Baby Clothes by Very

Baby clothes are not just a practical need; they're fashionable and fun.  How can you pick just one clothing set when this outfit, and many others sold by Very, would look adorable on your child? 

ELLE Infant Long Sleeve T-Shirt & Skirt Clothing Set
sold by Very

When shopping for baby clothes, there are several things to keep in mind:

First, size is important.  Check the clothing size charts to be sure you are purchasing the correct size for baby.  Remember it is always better to go a little bigger than smaller if you expect ample wear of the clothing set because babies grow fast.

Second, comfort, comfort, comfort.  Nobody wants a crabby baby so keep the comfort of the child in mind when shopping because uncomfortable fabric or fit may turn a smiling baby into a frowning baby.  Make sure the fabrics are soft and the fit is right so babies movement isn't restricted or uncomfortable, like this outfit sold by Very:

Timberland jeans & t-shirt clothing set
sold by Very

Third, laundry.  Babies equal a lot of laundry from spit-up to leaking diapers to spills.  Buy clothes that are easily washed for the regular, daily wear clothing sets. 

Fourth, and this has to do with the third point above, expect baby to need more than one outfit a day due to all of the above in my third point.  With the special Very is running right now, to buy now and pay nothing until October 2011 when you spend £50.00 or more, stock up for the season!

Very also sells jackets, snowsuits, hooded tops, blankets, bodysuits, 4-piece or 3-piece dress clothes, dresses, and more.  With brands like Elle, Timberland, Mamas & Papas, Diesel, Ladybird, Winnie the Pooh, Tommy Hilfiger and more, Very carries something for every occasion with the comfort and style of baby in mind at prices parents can appreciate.  For savings, check out Very's "latest offers" in baby clothes for great sales going on right now!  With the holidays around the corner, it's a great time to buy gifts and save money at the same time.

New Baby at 40?

My kids are asking for another baby sibling.  I just turned 39 on Saturday.  In the middle of my birthday dinner, they asked us to have another baby.  Woo hoo - Happy Birthday, Mom.  Don't choke on your food. 

I'd be starting over again after just getting all four of my kids into school, no diapers, no naps, no bottles, etc.  Starting over would mean needing all that stuff again, sleepless nights, etc.  I wonder if I could get another baby shower out of the deal?  Hey, if I have to get morning sickness 24/7 for nine months, shouldn't I get a playpen, some personalized baby gifts, and baby gift baskets out of it?

I'm just kidding (well, not about the kids asking for a sibling but about my getting pregnant again).  I am not trying to get pregnant again.  If it happens, it would definitely be our "oops" baby and it'd be my husband's fault because he's afraid to get a vasectomy.  I'd just blame him. 

Works for me!

My teenage daughter thinks Santa is made of money

My daughter has put both an iPod Touch and a laptop on her Christmas list.  My jaw about dropped to the floor.  We have six kids. We can't afford to buy them all laptop computers and I know if one wants a computer, the rest of them will want one. Besides, she already has my Gateway laptop that has a webcam and everything. I'm not sure why she wants a new one. Perhaps she wants one of those little notebook computers that are smaller than her current laptop computer.

I think I'll buy her a Barbie laptop and tell her Santa thought that was what she meant.

Not Feeling the Love

Not feeling the affection lately! 

Between our four kids' busy schedule, arguing over my husband's daughter, my "girl" time, my husband's herpes simplex cold sore on his mouth, and then arguing about my husband's daughter again (which we are still doing), I'm sure not feeling the love lately!

I am actually too angry to care at this point.  What we are arguing about is not scheduled to happen for a couple more weeks so I would imagine the next couple weeks will be tense.  Oh the fun of marriage to a non-custodial father when we don't agree!