gdp's Comments

http://theshubox.com/ : clean up catch up & a dilemma

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:18:52 +0000

I have done all four of these options (including flying my MIL out to San Diego!). They've all worked!

http://theshubox.com/ : Introducing . . .

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:41:24 +0000

Congratulations!

http://theshubox.com/ : honest update

Tue, 23 May 2017 22:29:44 +0000

If you're interested in trying a different prenatal, the only one I could keep down that was actually a prenatal (some of the gummies have less vitamin than a children's chewable) was rainbow light prenatal one. WF and our local grocery store both carry it. My OBs always said children's chewables were also fine.

http://theshubox.com/ : reader mailbag!

Thu, 9 Feb 2017 21:04:14 +0000

It seems like practices used to have an NP basically as a floater, but they don't anymore. Maybe it varies geographically or by practice, but I've lived a lot of places and it seems like in the past we'd see the practice's NP if something happened to the doctor's schedule (like they were sick or delivering a baby etc.) and now there's rescheduling or really long waits.

http://theshubox.com/ : reader mailbag!

Tue, 7 Feb 2017 23:37:19 +0000

This is one of those things where usually I'm happy to be seen by a NP or someone else in the practice if our usual practitioner is sick. I do go into work sick as an academic when I'm teaching because the hassle of rescheduling a class is just too much. Not for any one-up-manship reason though.

http://theshubox.com/ : breathing again

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 01:03:13 +0000

I'm ignoring the news, but am able to be active from reading wandsci's twitter feed and doing the todos every week from Actions for Americans. It maximizes what I can do while minimizing my exposure. If you can do one thing this coming week, a good choice is to call your senators about Jeff Sessions because we cannot have a bigot as attorney general. His vote is Tuesday.

http://theshubox.com/ : a year off of FB

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:34:28 +0000

I've never been on fb at all, but the one downside is the big "sign into Facebook " box when I'm trying to see the website of a restaurant or other activity that only has a Facebook site.

http://theshubox.com/ : another kind of training

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:27:56 +0000

Our daughter was in underwear at 15 months (and earlier) except at daycare. Early potty learning is kind of fun. Definitely worth reading the research. It is fascinating.

http://theshubox.com/ : another kind of training

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:21:09 +0000

There is actually science on potty training. There are many windows for potty training and the average age for boys before disposable diapers was 18 mo. (Now it is over 3.). There's nothing wrong with waiting and it does take less time for older kids usually but circumstances do have an effect on age of training and earlier starting ends earlier even if it takes longer. Brazeltons signs of readiness come at exactly the wrong time leading to defiance and prolonged diapers. He was also working for pampers. Diaper Free Before 3 was written by a doctor who summarizes surprisingly extensive research on potty training.

http://theshubox.com/ : another kind of training

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 02:31:47 +0000

Here's our post on night training, btw. Boys really are something else in this area. https://nicoleandmaggie.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/...

http://theshubox.com/ : another kind of training

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 02:25:55 +0000

If he hasn't experienced pee/poo diaper free much he may not actually get it. I remember the look in DS's the first time he peed in the shower. Like what is happening to my body. The diaper free baby has tips for gentle potty training for older kids in the second half of the book. Step 1 is awareness. You may also want to start cloth pull-ups to get the experience although that is unpleasant to clean so you may not. Diaper free time someplace easy to clean is good.

http://theshubox.com/ : TOYS and GIFTS and CLUTTER oh my

Wed, 4 Jan 2017 02:32:13 +0000

I hate shopkins so much. My MIL buys them because the older girl cousin is really into them. But that woman unboxing shopkins on youtube and saying sexist crap while she does so is the reason that we no longer have youtube on the ipad. This Christmas I actually gave her back the shopkin and told her we were not fans (though I kept the barbie stuff that DC2 also really isn't into and I'm not a huge fan of, at least in large quantities). Our post on the grandparents' over-generous giving goes up next Monday, I believe.

http://theshubox.com/ : A collection of honest thoughts (maybe even TMI)

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 12:43:12 +0000

Have you had your vit levels tested recently? I had to up my vit D and that helped with mood generally, plus vit B (12 or complex) during the down parts of my cycle. The prenatal just doesn't cut it by itself.

http://theshubox.com/ : coming down from the high

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 20:44:32 +0000

When my kids haven't had enough stimulation they are more prone to misbehaving. One thing I do if I can't throw them outside is have them work on mental math (ex. Addition for the 4 year old) or memory stuff (like friends' names).

http://theshubox.com/ : coming down from the high

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:46:36 +0000

Fighting over a toy remove the toy. Just fighting, time out. And it has to be age appropriate-- little kids often work better with distraction. Older kids can be reasoned with. Time outs are one tool in a large toolbox.

http://theshubox.com/ : coming down from the high

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:15:25 +0000

Time outs are a logical consequence from being unpleasant in an overexcited way. Being removed from the situation allows cool down so the apology and making it better step can occur. (Also: no research base either way.)

http://theshubox.com/ : the essence of GTD

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 03:49:29 +0000

His chapter on meetings is invaluable.

http://theshubox.com/ : so does it or doesn\'t it?

Tue, 7 Jun 2016 23:26:45 +0000

Four-six was great (and 4 is great with our DC2). Seven not so great. Eight/nine have been great so far.

http://theshubox.com/ : pix & persona

Wed, 25 May 2016 19:04:11 +0000

Thanks for the link! I don't think we ever really *know* anybody, even ourselves.

http://theshubox.com/ : musings from the deep

Thu, 12 May 2016 14:59:23 +0000

My husband is also firmly against it. My body, I think, is doing a last-ditch effort to try to get me pregnant again before it no longer can. I don't think it will win, however.