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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2005 Sep. ~ Nov.: Parenting Place: New Parents to be........Tips and advice for us (ARCHIVES): Archive through September 29, 2005 users admin

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Urgrace
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08-19-2000

Sunday, July 31, 2005 - 10:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Urgrace a private message Print Post    
Pretty babies, all of them.

Ada will be getting around in no time from the looks of her head strength!

Nate and Starr are growing like weeds! Starr is 8 months old already? No wonder you wanted a nice fence around the back yard.

Enbwife
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08-14-2000

Monday, August 01, 2005 - 5:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enbwife a private message Print Post    
And I got it!!! Neil built us an amazing fence with a great gate that is locked so there's no escape. Next we will have our patio done and the backyard is pretty much childproof. Woo hoo!

On another note, I need some advice - Nate is about to leave his daycare provider of 2 years, in 2 weeks time. Does anyone have any suggestions of what we could give her as a parting gift?? I'm really at a loss.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Monday, August 01, 2005 - 5:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Well, if you want to be practical, maybe a bonus of a week's pay. Also maybe something Nate made like a frame with his picture?


Kimmo
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05-02-2003

Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 12:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kimmo a private message Print Post    
Starr...What a cutie!!! I love those rompers. She and Nate look so much alike. :-) I wish I could see his whole sweet face!

Urgrace, you're right-- She's been wanting to sit up since she was a month old, but she is almost ready to actually do it!

Lisa, I agree with Julieboo's ideas. Maybe a gift certificate at a Learning Palace-type store? As long as you let her know how much her care has meant to you and Nate, I wouldn't worry too much about the actual gift.

Enbwife
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08-14-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 6:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enbwife a private message Print Post    
Yeah - still thinking about it.

Feeling kind of sad because Neil has sold the TVCH (see "don't know where to start" in General Discussions for details). Of course I'll still post here but it's weird knowing it's not his anymore... :-(

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
{{{HUGS}}}

enbwife, I do hope you do continue to post, but I understand!! Thanks for sharing your lives with us!!

Sillycalimomma
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11-13-2003

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sillycalimomma a private message Print Post    
When our DD moved onto kindergarten and out of daycare we gave her provider a gift certificate from Costco (So she could stock up on some more supplies) and a cute homemade card with DD's pic on it and talk of how much we loved having her in our life to help nurture and teach DD.

Whatever gift idea you come up with I am sure it will be appreciated!
<<<<hugs to you and neil>>>>>

Vee
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02-23-2004

Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 7:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Enbwife, we're all just the same folks, though. I know that it must feel odd, but I hope that you'll continue the journey with us.

Gosh, this sale is even giving me an odd feeling and I haven't been around that long. (Of course I mean in TVCH time. <grin> )

Jan
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08-01-2000

Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jan a private message Print Post    
Happy birthday, Enbwife. I hope you have a happy day today (and stay around so we can keep up to date on you and Neil and those gorgeous kids)!!

Kimmo
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05-02-2003

Monday, August 08, 2005 - 12:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kimmo a private message Print Post    
Lisa, it is weird about the sale, but we're just as interested as ever in what is going on with you and your family. Keep checking in.... :-)

Enbwife
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 5:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enbwife a private message Print Post    
Thanks guys. I'm not going anywhere. I LOVE this place and everyone who posts here. It's just very weird...

I had a great b-day Jan. Thanks!!! We did the pool thing in the day with the kids, then Neil and I went out for dinner with no kids to a local spot. Sat out on the patio at the water and talked for a long time.Very nice.

I like your idea about the card Silly. I think we'll do that and I'll give her some $$.... Not very personal but I know she's broke.

Vee
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02-23-2004

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Yay! That's the best news I've heard this week, Enbwife! Glad that you had a wonderful birthday.



Danzdol
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04-21-2001

Sunday, August 28, 2005 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Danzdol a private message Print Post    
HI gang! long time!

poppin' in to post an update of Dylan..he is soooo big now!!!

I can't believe how big all the kiddos have gotten, Kimmo/Lisa...your babies are too cute!!!!! We are thinking of starting to try again now in the fall...fingers crossed...

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Kimmo
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05-02-2003

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 12:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kimmo a private message Print Post    
Dylan is so cute, and big...Still love his luxurious moptop! :-) I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, Danz!

Oh, and since I popped in, I'll post a picture of sweet Ada! She's started eating very reluctantly (resolutely turns head, clamps mouth shut, bats spoon away, etc), but she seems to like the food when it gets in her mouth! I know she doesn't "need" food so I'm not pressing the issue, but I also wonder what will make her want to try food! How can she not want to open her mouth for food after tasting applesauce or bananas? I have had better luck standing behind her highchair and popping spoonfuls in while kissing her on the head-- Isn't that pathetic? She doesn't seem to like the spoon coming toward her. Anyway, hope everyone's doing well!







Enbwife
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 5:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enbwife a private message Print Post    
Hey guys, I'm back from our big vacation out west to Vancouver/Victoria. We were gone 3 weeks and it was lots of fun. The 5 hour plane ride was not so fun... but we survived. Nate had a great time and keeps saying he wants to go to our friends house.

Since we've been back, things have been busy. Nate started preschool last week, 4 afternoons a week. He likes it. Starr cut her top 2 teeth and is standing alone, and now taking steps (she's not even 10 mths old yet!!). I will post pics soon of the 2 of them.

Danz - fingers crossed for you for sure! Kimmo, Ada is such a sweety! Isn't it fun??

Vee
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02-23-2004

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Can't wait to see the photos of the kiddos, Enbwife.

I am grinning as I think of your five hour plane ride. I remember well a flight between Boston and Tuscon with two little ones in tow, which I still remember as the flight from hell. LOL!

Glad to know that the vacation itself was relaxing and fun.


Enbwife
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08-14-2000

Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enbwife a private message Print Post    
Vee, it was so bad at times I wanted to jump out of the plane. You know when it's terrible when you avoid any eye contact with anyone you were previously talking to. Nate was vaulting from one chair to the next at one point. It was far too long to expect a very busy 3 yr old to sit.... :-)

Danzdol
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04-21-2001

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 7:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Danzdol a private message Print Post    
oh Kimmo, ada is just such a sweetie!!!!!

Spitfire
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07-18-2002

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spitfire a private message Print Post    
We are going to start trying again soon. Love my little boy to pieces of course but am soooo hoping for a girl this time.

Danzdol
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04-21-2001

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 2:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Danzdol a private message Print Post    
us too spitfire......luck to us both!

Enbwife
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08-14-2000

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 4:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enbwife a private message Print Post    
Spit & Danz - having a girl the second time is such a great experience for me. I read about timing intercourse to get the sex you would like. We did this with Starr and had a girl. There's a book called "How to choose the sex of your baby". Oprah did a show on it. It ups your chances of 80% for a boy and 75% for a girl (better than 50/50)... Just thought I'd throw that out there. :-)

Spitfire
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07-18-2002

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 6:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spitfire a private message Print Post    
Thanx Enbwife. I remember you talking about this before and was going to ask. I don't know if I have the desire to read a book though. Any really easy suggestions without getting to technical....LOL? I Absolutely love to read fiction and true stories, but when it comes to actually learning something I zone out.

Danzdol......good luck to you and hubby. BTW Dylan is a sweetie.



Enbwife
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08-14-2000

Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 10:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Enbwife a private message Print Post    
Well... in a nutshell it goes like this (not too easy). You first have to know approx what day of your monthly cycle you ovulate (i.e. day 15). If you're very regular and you get obvious ovulation signs, it's easy. For a girl, you have sex 3-5 days in a row on days 9,10,11,12,13, then STOP... theory is girl sperm live longer and swim slower than boy sperm, therefore they have 2 days to get to the egg that will drop on day 15 and will still be alive. The boy sperm will have swam there fast and died off by the time the egg arrives.

For a boy, have sex 3-5 days straight on days 11,12,13,14,15... There you have it! Worked for us on the second month and we had our sweet baby girl.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 10:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
I wonder if I am having a boy or a girl? I am carrying low again, i swear this baby is sitting on my pelvic bone, and it moves ALL THE TIME....just like DD.

Spitfire
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07-18-2002

Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spitfire a private message Print Post    
Thanx Enbwife!!! I do have to say I may have to take the lower end of the 3 to 5 days. My hubby wouldn't know what came over me if we had sex 5 days in a row!!! (I hope this is not TMI)

What really stinks is that he is going back on afternoons right at the time I know that I should be trying again.