gdp's Comments

Baby Dust Diaries : I'm Coming Out

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 03:07:17 +0000

I've never heard of the term Sin Nature. And the teaching that unbaptized babies go to hell...I don't understand how anyone, even a Catholic, could believe that. You can't inherit sins!! I really don't know a lot about other Christian religions, but I so often hear things like you've talked about and others on this thread. It makes me wonder what kinds of sermons people must sit through! I mean, we do believe in sin, but there isn't much focus on a sinful nature, but rather a divine nature. It seems like all that sinful nature talk would really bring people down! I suppose it is meant to induce humility? I didn't quite understand your last sentence. What is it that appears in parenting books? The sinful nature thing?

Baby Dust Diaries : I'm Coming Out

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 02:48:07 +0000

I am so relieved. I was thinking that you were moderating all comments, so when I saw Hobo Mama's post a couple days after I wrote my first comment, I thought you had approved hers and not mine! Then I wondered if maybe my comments hadn't gone through at all. I was bummed because I put a lot of thought and heart into it. Ah, silly me for worrying. I am glad you hear you are keeping your heart open. In my faith, we are taught that learning truth begins with desire. You have to nurture that desire and eventually study things out and pray, but as long as you have desire to know truth, you should eventually find it. In James 1:5 it states: "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given." One of my favorite scriptures :)

Baby Dust Diaries : Coping with Breastfeeding Loss

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:34:00 +0000

Oh, don't worry about reciprocating...life is too short to worry about that. :) Wonderful about WAP! I swear it's the most sensible way of eating, although it does take some effort to get there. My recent post Overcoming Mood Disorders: My Story

Baby Dust Diaries : Coping with Breastfeeding Loss

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:49:52 +0000

Oh, Paige, I'm so sorry breastfeeding didn't last as long as you wanted. I would be heartbroken, too! But wow, eight months is seriously amazing for breastfeeding premature twins. YOU ARE AWESOME. And good for you for supplementing with formula when you knew your babies needed it. This post just illustrates what a conscientious mother you are. You are right about the lack of support. I see it everywhere...formula feeders that shrug it off, and lactivists that just can't accept that you are done or that you've done everything reasonably (and perhaps even unreasonably) possible. Sometimes it just reaches a point where it is no longer about saving breastfeeding, but rather about switching your mentality to one that is most healthful to you and your children. And sometimes the milk really does just run out. You mentioned some formula options that from my limited experience sound like good ones, and I love that you added probiotics and omega-3 supplements (cod liver oil is the best! especially fermented cod liver oil!). When you switch to formula, I believe the solids play a much greater role in a baby's development. I've started recommending a traditional foods approach (such as outlined by the Weston A Price Foundation) or a GAPS approach (for those with digestive issues) for introducing solids to babies. Both diets are nutrient-dense and easily digestible. Hugs to you Paige. Glad you are feeling a bit better. My recent post Gut and Psychology Syndrome

Baby Dust Diaries : OCM or How I Washed My Face With Olive Oil

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:34:29 +0000

Awesome. I should try this. Currently I alternate between washing with water and a washcloth or washing with castile soap, and occasionally with baking soda. The baking soda is what I was previously using, and while it was cheap and natural, it dried my face out and perpetuated the oil problem. After washing, I use coconut oil as a moisturizer. Sounds like your method doesn't even require a moisturizer! I do like the results of using only water and sometimes castile soap. My skin doesn't get all dried out and I can go so much longer without washing. Wouldn't it be great to be like people in the olden days who just splashed some water on their face and called it good? My recent post Gut and Psychology Syndrome

Baby Dust Diaries : My Month With Water Kefir

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:25:25 +0000

Awesome Paige! I acquired some kefir grains last summer but didn't really know what I was doing. I didn't know they had to acclimate? Mine turned out like yours, too sweet and not carbonated, although it smelled and tasted a little fermented. Then I thought I ruined them because I put in cherries that I'm pretty sure were sulfured. Oops. I just threw them away. I want to try again, though, especially after reading this. So you can just store the grains in a container without any sugar water to feed them? Milk kefir grains have to be stored in milk, so that's interesting. Good article. Seriously I think I got more info out of this than anything else I've read on water kefir. My recent post Gut and Psychology Syndrome

http://africanbabiesdontcry.blogspot.com/ : Wordless Wednesday : Watermelon

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:38:52 +0000

Oh, yes. Watermelon. I know how that goes...you were smart to take the shirt off, that stuff surprising has very stubborn staining abilities!

http://www.laurenwayne.com/ : Join us for NaNoProgMo: National Novel Progress Month!

Mon, 7 Nov 2011 04:18:16 +0000

I finally signed up. I did actually write today, yay! I only pledged 15 min because I have blog posts and a book I'm reading to finish, too. But once those are out of the way, hopefully I can spend more time on my novel!

http://www.frontierdreams.blogspot.com/ : She Talks to Angels

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:43:45 +0000

Oh, my goodness, that melted my heart, too. And this post is so sweet. I had never even thought to tell my son he has a guardian angel. Need to remedy that...

http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/ : if you read blogs, you should read this

Sat, 28 May 2011 23:43:45 +0000

You've changed my blog-reading life forever.

Old School - Self Reliance 101 : the lost art of quilting

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:46:37 +0000

I totally agree! I am so torn about whether to use scraps or buy new fabric, because on the one hand, I like to be thrifty and use what I have, but on the other hand, I am very aesthetically driven, and feel I'd be happier to see pretty things. I mean, I just made my son a backpack out of my husband's old shirts, and it is so blah to me. I bought so cute new fabric to make another one! But maybe I could get more creative and make something truly pleasing out of scrapes. We'll see. Good to know we have tons of old clothes and fabric scraps around in case we need them.

Single Dad Laughing : You just broke your child. Contratulations.

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 05:18:55 +0000

My dad was kind of like the dad you saw at Costco. He wasn't raised well, just didn't know how to be a good dad. I like what you said about dads touching their kids. I think if I had had a good relationship with my father and if we had been affectionate with one another, it would have saved me from so much trouble I got into with boys during my adolescence. My husband is a wonderful dad. He plays with our son every day. He probably spends and average of three hours or more with him every day. Maybe more. He's so kind to him. I'd say more but I my son is asking for me.

Old School - Self Reliance 101 : freezing raspberries

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:14:04 +0000

We did this with strawberries once. So much better!

Old School - Self Reliance 101 : old school writing

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:30:13 +0000

Haha, I chuckled all the way through this. Is this for real? I read some books like that when I was in elementary school, but by the time I was in junior high I advanced to more interesting reads.

Old School - Self Reliance 101 : make your own dryer sheets

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:28:08 +0000

I read all the comments just to see if someone had an answer for that. It sounds so easy, I just may try.

Old School - Self Reliance 101 : how to mail cookies

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 06:53:12 +0000

When I used to send cookies to missionaries, I would put in a piece of bread (usually the heal, because I didn't like that part) and it made the cookies stay soft. I don't remember how I packaged them, though.

http://typical-ramblings.blogspot.com/ : Gentle Parenting During Toddler Tantrums

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:51:57 +0000

I see tantrums as a healthy release of emotion, so I would never want to stop one unless we were just in a really bad place for one. But I do think it's good to avoid them. If we avoid the things that stress them out, and thus avoid the build up to a tantrum, that's a good thing. But sometimes they are just plain stressed out and need a release. So we gotta be there for them. I think giving them the words they are lacking is such a good idea, since sometimes the meltdown occurs simply because they can't express themselves any other way! Or because they wanted something and couldn't say it. It certainly takes time, though. Over time they will eventually be able to express themselves well, if we keep encouraging it. As an adult, I still can't express myself well when I'm upset, but my feelings were not accepted by my parents when I was a child.