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August 28th, 2008
09:16 am pregnant [xblinkxmex] [Link]	Bloody show question ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Tags: bloody show, cramps, labor (Leave a comment)
August 27th, 2008
07:00 pm longhair [weepingmoonblue] [Link]	brush cleaning i found and bought a beautiful antique brass brush and mirror recently, and i realized when i got it that i had no idea what the bristles of the brush are made from, or how to sanitize it before use. i don't use ammonia or bleach at my house, but i need to make sure this brush is clean before i start using it. The bristles look and feel something near to boar-bristle, except that they are clear-ish in nature and slightly stiffer. i assume it's some form of synthetic, but i'm completely unsure here because they look like no bristles i've ever seen before. At any rate, they seem to feel nice, and i'd like to try using the brush in addition to my usual boar-bristle one. How do i sanitize my new/antique brush? Thank you for your help! :) (Leave a comment)
03:53 pm pregnant [gangur] [Link]	ultrasounds and other questions about going to the doctor I've spent my entire pregnancy outside of the U.S. Now I am seeing an American ObGyn and I had some questions for the group: 1. When can I expect (if at all) to get another ultrasound? I had one at 5 weeks, 12 weeks and 20 weeks. But what's the standard American schedule? 2. Every time I visit, they do a urine sample. That didn't happen in the other country. Is this the norm? Should I not pee before I go to an appointment? 3. When I showed up, the receptionist told me that the doctor had to go to the hospital to deliver a baby and rescheduled me for later in the day. Obviously this happens, but it is going to get a lot more complicated for me once school starts in a month and I have a very strict schedule. How normal/usual is this rescheduling stuff? Thanks all! Tags: prenatal appointments, ultrasound, urination (5 comments \| Leave a comment)
06:45 pm pregnant [raving_liberal] [Link]	Possible link between c-section and Type 1 diabetes ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Tags: complications, media, recommended reading, surgical birth (2 comments \| Leave a comment)
06:48 pm naturalliving [weepingmoonblue] [Link]	Mouthwash i'm scared to death of vomiting, and i was very excited to make my own mouthwash with peroxide and water, until i learned that if you accidentally swallow any, it will make you vomit like crazy. i would really rather not take that chance. (although i've never swallowed mouthwash in the past) But i need a mouthwash that i can make at home that has some serious cleansing and inflammation reducing power. i'm working with my dentist to get my mouth into much better shape, but i want to do all i can at home, as naturally as i can, to help that process along. What, if anything, can i use in my own mouthwash that works as well as peroxide without the vomit factor? If i go ahead and use peroxide, and at some point accidentally swallow some, will the illness it causes stop quickly, or what? Will i need to call poison control, or is it no big deal? Sorry to ask such odd questions, and i know my concern may seem silly, but for me, it matters. Thank you very much for your help. Tags: oral health/tooth care (2 comments \| Leave a comment)
03:34 pm naturalliving [cknights] [Link]	sprouts I'd like to start sprouting beans and have a couple questions... Can I just buy regular beans at the store and start those or do they have to be a certain kind? Do I keep them in sunlight? Anyone have any good recipes for sprouting your own beans? Favorite kinds to sprout? Thanks! Current Mood: lethargic Tags: food: recipes (1 comment \| Leave a comment)
06:13 pm naturalliving [gibralter] [Link]	Refilling Printer Cartridges In a continued effort to cut down on the amount of garbage I produce, I've been looking into getting my printer ink cartridges refilled as opposed to buying new ones. The results have been disasterous to say the least and just as wasteful because the refilled cartridges print irregularly or so faintly that I have to REPRINT my school assignments, wasting paper. Has anyone had better luck or a better solution to this problem? Tags: recycle/reuse/reduce (6 comments \| Leave a comment)
05:15 pm naturalbirth [so_there] [Link]	interesting. apparently children born via c-section have a slightly increased risk of childhood diabetes. Tags: news stories (2 comments \| Leave a comment)
02:57 pm weirdfolks [evilgrins] [Link]	posted to my Batman community Current Mood: giggly Tags: batman, youtube.com (Leave a comment)
10:41 pm ailbhe [Link]	"Loo[k], dwo ball!" Emer counts. Also, she has definitely got "pi[n]k" as well as red and b[l]ue. (Leave a comment)
04:01 pm longhair [away_she_flew] [Link]	Have you ever seen that Friends episode where they go to the Bahamas or something and it's always raining, and Monica's hair gets huge because of the humidity? Yeah, that's my hair right now, every day since I moved to Alabama about 2 weeks ago. Well, not as bad as Monica's, but still not great. I don't know what to do about it!! My hair is wavy, and I've been reducing the number of times I shampoo it a week, which seems to help a bit. It always reaches a day, though, when I HAVE to shampoo it because it's gross. Someone suggested trying to go no poo...would that help with the humidity? I am also wondering if it would help me to shower at night. I have gotten out of the habit of doing that because I like to put stuff in my hair that helps it dry with curls, but it seems that doing that and then walking to class isn't working well. For those of you who live in humid weather, what do you do with your hair on a daily basis? Also, I don't want to put it up...I like having it down and I think it looks better this way, that's why I started putting stuff in it in the morning. (3 comments \| Leave a comment)
04:37 pm naturalliving [seeinglife] [Link]	Perennial and medicinal plants for GA, USA I just relocated from RI, USA to Georgia, USA, which is quite a difference in climate! I've gone from recognizing 75% of the plants and trees where I live, and knowing which ones were good for medicine or natural dyeing, to "Um, that one's a palm tree? And that has Spanish moss on it?" I just moved into downtown Savannah and am blessed with a teeny little garden. It's mostly overgrown with lantana at the moment. The landlord says that he chose to plant it because it's drought resistant, but that I can take it out and play with the garden as much as I want. I'm looking for web resources, SPECIFIC books, or just personal experience on what plants are best suited to this climate. I'd rather raise things that are naturally suited to the area than fight it, you know? Can anyone recommend web resources or SPECIFIC books or even know of a good nursery in the Savannah area that focus on plants like this? Native plant resources would be even cooler! ETA: I've hit up the library already to try to learn about the trees of the area to start, but at least for that subject, the only books that looked like what I wanted were not that helpful. One was too unscientific for plant ID and one was so scientific that I have to look up half the words to tell me what it's looking for and I had thought I was more familiar with plant terminolgy for most! Hence looking for specific resources of knowledge that a member might recommend. Also, any books or personal knowledge about medicinal plants that grow wild here? I really miss being in a place where yarrow grows for free in abundance... Tags: books/movies/podcasts, city/state/country, flowers, gardening/yard care (9 comments \| Leave a comment)
04:42 pm hopeevey [Link]	Going to a SF3/StellarCon meeting tonight, so if you need me your best bet is either my cel phone, or come to the meeting :) Buffy/Angel game character Blurb: ( Read more... ) Exericise Report: walked all around WakeMed in Raleigh, and up all 6 flights of the parking deck. Writing Report: Just a short character blurb for the Buffy/Angel game Gratitude List, woke up crabby edition: 1. found, cleaned up and used the old window fan I'd forgotten about, and it did help 2. hot chocolate with vanilla flavored creamer 3. the little beaded dragon I got at TrinoccoN. It sits on the dash in my car, and amuses me every time I see it 4. free and inexpensive ebooks from FictionWise 5. I can walk up 6 flights of stairs without having to take a break 6. I easily stayed within my budget this week 7. home-made bread (this still makes me happy, and it tastes delightful) 8. the walk around WakeMed to pick up records feels easy - it used to be a big chore 9. corresponding with a guy on OKCupid 10. had a good time creating characters and some setting for the Buffy/Angel game 11. being able to get up and walk around or stretch during the work day 12. my arms are visibly more muscular since I've been doing pushups 13. staying pleasant and professional even when it's difficult 14. making a list of what I want to bring with me to the StellarCon meeting tonight 15. my insulated mugs keep my tea really hot 16. fabulous new-to-me herbal teas - Rose and Chai Masala by Tulsi Tea 17. I've had good health insurance for over three years now 18. I got my new glasses for just $93.98 at Costco, which my insurance will reimburse 19. Wake Co. Public Library 20. living close enough to work and the library to go home, walk the dog, and go the the library in a 1 hour lunch break 21. LOLDogs 22. most staying on task at work despite having the focus on a meth-crazed weasel Current Mood:* weird (Leave a comment)
01:24 pm house_of_skin [evilgrins] [Link]	your own criteria, please ( You are about to view content that may only be appropriate for adults. ) Current Location: 94306 Current Mood: restless Current Music: CNN (1 comment \| Leave a comment)
12:55 pm naturalliving [lunesse] [Link]	Good Mews Cat Litter - what scoop will work? Anyone use it? What is a good scoop to use with it? Our old one for clumping World's Best was AWESOME but doesn't work with the larger Good Mews. I tried a Litter Pearls one (says it works with ALL litter) and was not impressed. Help? =) Meow! Tags: pets: cats, products (4 comments \| Leave a comment)
12:58 pm pregnant [violin_fingers] [Link]	19 week ultrasound today ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Tags: sex - of the baby (5 comments \| Leave a comment)
01:52 pm homeschooling [alice_bunnie] [Link]	The Onion The Onion Writes the Truth I sent my boys to school last year, and my daughter went to high school this year. This article is satire, but just makes me sad. I still feel a part of the home school community, because I think even when you're not home schooling, you've still got part of it in you. :) Current Mood: sad (4 comments \| Leave a comment)
06:45 pm ailbhe [Link]	Birdies Looks like Rob has thrush. Uhoh. Need to do laundry. Washed backup keyboard - hope it will work when dry. (Leave a comment)
01:42 pm pregnant [sleepy_tears7] [Link]	( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Tags: aches and pains, back pain, fears and worries, rhogam (2 comments \| Leave a comment)
01:20 pm bipolypagangeek [ladistrange] [Link]	Meeting and greeting My husband and I will be attending this event next month: http://www.thefallfrolic.com/ If anyone else is planning to attend, or looks at the site and thinks "gee, that might be fun!" please feel free to find me. I should be on site for the whole event and would like a chance to meet some 'kindred spirits' . Yes, this is cross-posted, so for those of you on more than one of the same lists please forgive the duplication. Bright Blessings!! Current Mood: Magickal Current Music: Jill Tracy: Sell My Soul (Leave a comment)
06:09 pm pregnant [helliebelli] [Link]	pregnancy update ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Current Mood: blah Tags: updates - pregnancy (1 comment \| Leave a comment)
06:12 pm naturalliving [hoya_bella] [Link]	big or small flat? Hello everybody ^_^ My fiance and I are planning to get married and are looking for a house. We live in north Italy (I in a small village, he in a small town) in a mountain area, where the house prices are insane and buying land is not an option. Given our present financial situation, we could afford a new flat with 2 bedroom and living room with no separate kitchen and hopefully a small garden beside. New flat means high energy efficiency. At the same price we could buy a 20-year old flat with 3 bedrooms, living room and separate kitchen, 2 bathrooms and some garden. 'oldish' flat means more space but the risk of renovation to be done in short time. Energetic efficiency is important for the two of us, but we plan to have children and space could become important as well. How much does space mean for 'natural living'? What about the garden? My mother presses me to choose space, my fiance's mother tells that extra space is useless. We are also considering renting for a short time, while we make out our mind about what we really need, even if everyone here thinks that renting is like wasting one's money. Any advice? Thank you in advance. Tags: living: green (12 comments \| Leave a comment)
09:36 am naturalliving [topbaby] [Link]	What are some natural ways to clear my head? Just last month I got my first tension headache. The throbbing headache lasted seven days. I am exercising, eating whole foods and also taking frequent warm baths to try to unwind (quit drinking coffee/espresso). Yet I cannot for the life of me relax. I have always been high strung. In the most difficult situations exercise has helped me. As of late nothing helps. I have heart palpitations every night. I feel like committing social suicide and just hide under a rock for a few years. I know this might be depression and has a lot to do with my job. Regardless I have to stick with this job till the end of next year. This is the first job I have been stable and had a ‘future’. I already have plans on seeing the doctor next month. But before then what are some natural options for me? I really do not want to take medication. Maybe I am lacking vitamins? Is there a miracle oil to chill me out? Pep talking to myself is not working any longer. Tags: headaches/migraines, sleep issues (25 comments \| Leave a comment)
12:28 pm pregnant [babyleah15] [Link]	Burns ( You are about to view content that may not be appropriate for minors. ) Tags: emergency room visits (8 comments \| Leave a comment)
11:27 am naturalfamily [nollimetangere] [Link]	Iowa Anyone in Iowa. Specifically Cedar Falls? I'm probably moving there next month and my main worries are that A) I will have no friends to relate to B) I will have a hard time feeding my kids and finding them a doctor who will put up with me C) that they won't have activities to do and D) that I won't be able to practice as a doula. It would be great to know there are others on my level in the area. X posted Current Location: Chicago, IL Current Mood: worried (7 comments \| Leave a comment)

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