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Thank them for their concerns and tell them that you want to enjoy your pregnancy to the fullest and you can't if they plan to nitpick all the way through. People will always offer suggestions on how to raise children. You have to define the parameters, so that your family knows the best way to give them and will know that…

Not always so simple <sigh> This is some of what works for me: + c25k (WITH indie tracks designed for it) helped me to relax. (Almost like mindless exercise.) + Meditiation + Journaling -- sometimes it helps to see what you are stressing about to put it in perspective If you are able to delegate some of the things that…

It seems that people are just trying to be caring and honest. I don't always eat a great breakfast myself. So, I do speak from my own experience. Sometimes, we need to rearrange our calories. Obviously, she is eating. But, people just wanted to let her know that she can eat more for breakfast to make her feel better…

If you eat less than 300, you will feel like that. Try 400-500 for breakfast, unless you eat lunch early. Then, I recommend about 300-400. Protein is also good. Eat those yolks!

Eating first thing in the morning does make a difference. I am not in the habit of eating breakfast every day, though I am working on it! I find that if I eat even a granola bar in the morning that it makes a huge difference in my energy throughout the day.

I wear cross trainers. 30DS is high impact exercise. You would be setting yourself up for injury if you continued to do high impact workouts without good support. With low impact exercise, such as Yoga or Pilates, you don't need shoes.

You can always rinse off and wash the "essential parts" in a light shower, before going to work, for example. When you finish in the evening, you can wash all over. If your hair can't stand being washed only once a day, divide up the task: You can shampoo your hair in the evening and just condition it before work in the…

I have low d levels, too. My doc and I have been working to bring them up for months now. My goal for this winter is to do outdoorsy stuff, so I can get some sunlight to help my d levels. The symptoms that stood out the most for me were that my mood was a bit off and I was very tired.

Thanks for the link. I will bookmark it.

I'm the teacher who says no, too. The kids did a blood drive at the end of last year. I had to say no to a few students, even though I wanted to participate. I had been treated for Lyme, so had to wait until it cleared my system. I look forward to them "fundraising" blood again. I think it's a great idea!

I can eat most foods, but I am sensitive to milk. I have to be very careful about how much I have, including milk ingredients such as whey.

Maybe you can design meals together that you would both like to eat. Some couples even enjoy cooking together. Maybe he can pack his lunches with you on some nights? As for exercise, don't push. Just tell him how good you feel when you do it. I know this helped me to try c25k. My sister brags about how great running makes…

Chair Yoga for Seniors http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chair+yoga+for+seniors&aq=f Chair Pilates for Seniors http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=chair+pilates+for+seniors&aq=0&oq=chair+pilates+fo HTH.

If he has Blepharitis, then it makes sense: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002586/ (In short, it's too much oil production near the eyes.) But, he shouldn't have to scrub as hard as he does. A little baby shampoo on a Q-tip by the lashes is sufficient, or he can get a cleansing wipe specifically made for the…

Mayo can last a long time, too...so long as you don't add anything to it! If you use a clean spoon each time, you are fine. But, if you mix your tuna with the spoon and go in for more mayo, the mayo will go rancid quite fast. Take a look at this: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/storagetimes.html

I hate to see marriages break up. :-( Ladies, I wish you well nevertheless. Sometimes, men (and us women) don't see what's in front of them (us) because they (we) are dealing with other issues. I hope that your husbands find healing inasmuch as I hope you do too. Am not making judgements here.

I love that movie! There is book like the one in the movie: The Love Dare: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Dare-Stephen-Kendrick/dp/0805448853/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1320697088&sr=1-1

Are you sure you don't want to work things out and try separation for a while instead? It doesn't work for everyone, but I do know of some couples who have reunited and are happier after almost losing each other. It sounds like you still love him very much. Sometimes, it is easier to work through the growth pains of a…

I've run into those suicidal-homocidal maniacs, too. Or, narcissistic types. Hate it!

Disrespectful is disrespectful no matter.

Day off. I will try to limit myself to one plate full. Dessert only if I am hungry for it. And, maybe one glass of wine. I am usually a sucker for potatoes and stuffing. Those can top the charts rather quickly for me.

The low point is just that -- low. But, look at the progress you have made today. You are proof you are not that person any longer. Your husband has even commented that that is the case. Think of the life changes you are still making that will benefit everyone, especially you in years to come. If the memory still stings,…

I looked down at my belly and realized it isn't protruding so much. LOL.

Auger or Snake? http://www.ehow.com/video_383_unclog-toilet.html http://www.ehow.com/video_4971666_use-plumber_s-helper-snake.html

Something tells me his momma wouldn't do half the things there, because she probably taught him to pick up after himself and help her out. If a wife were home full time, then I can see her doing the bulk of the work. However, if people do not help in cleaning their house, they never appreciate it very much. And why would…

My friend might call it the lobster pot mentality. Instead of getting out of the boiling water themselves, they drag you in. Others may call it codependency, because now, they have to relate to you on another level which may be out of their comfort zone. So, they try to keep you in the relationship they had with you prior…

Dip in milk, then flour. Saute with a pat of butter. Broil with rosemary, thyme, and dill. Use a drizzle of olive oil to sprinkle over fish. My friend had me do something like this and then wrap the fish in tin foil while it cooked.

New Year's? I haven't thought that far ahead yet. I know I do not want to do what I've traditionally done for the last 5 years. I'm bored with that. I hope to do something though. Will see. No idea what I will wear. Maybe my lil' black dress in the closet before it doesn't fit me anymore. As for suggestions: Nothing too…

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I heard about one of those when reading _Stitch n *****_. I don't think I've quite seen one yet. And, in red! Oh my!