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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 12:10:09 AM
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Sharon, I know what you mean...well I did enjoy wine and everything else when I was much much younger but completely quit all of it 10 years ago. My blood pressure went sky high and the doc's couldn't get it controlled...it's under control now though. good grief..funny how folks can put a label on you for what you do or don't do.
I think I get more strange looks and responses these days when I ask for a cup of hot tea..LOL Most look at me like I'm from Mars especially when I pull out my own teabag 
I haven't found any teahouses around here to frequent.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 08:36:46 AM
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lol Stephanie. My son likes his hot tea. Now, I did drink tea at one point, but I hated it. It was called Red Tea, I think. I was told that by drinking it every day during pregnancy, that child birth would be a lot easier and delivery time shorter. My ob kind of placed a bet on me. He didn't think that it would affect the delivery. Well, I went in at 5:30 or 6:30 in the morning and had my son at about 7:17 am.
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 09:19:13 AM
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ob's really have no idea what helps labor. i am sorry, but when it comes to women and how they work, if everything is normal they have not a clue. my babes are all born here and we are all better off. i wish we could revamp the way women view their pregnancies so they are more responsible for themselves. good for you sharon! 2 thumbs up.
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countrynmore
True Blue Farmgirl
1975 Posts
Sharon
CA
USA
1975 Posts |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 11:34:34 AM
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i applaud you for thinking outside the box. often women are so worried that they forget to do research on their own!
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 11:36:44 AM
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stephanie --hope you are feeling better ! Heres a helpful kitty to get ya a kleenex. Geez ! I hadnt been here since pg 139 of the thread .Gotta lot of reading to do !
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 11:51:20 AM
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So Jess- do ya use a midwife ? My 5th was born at home and I had a midwife. Laws here are very weird now- they make it illegal unless its an accident.
I also did the raspberry tea- but it didnt really shorten my labor- 10 hrs or so. Thats about normal for all of mine.
He was the biggest -so was his big MAma!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 12:14:19 PM
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yes all 7 of mine were born at home with my 2 midwives and a crowd of friends. my last one was born with just 1 midwife, my husband and my sister because she was so super fast. 1... 40 minute contraction and the 10 pounder popped right out. And Indiana is one of the last 12 states to have archaic laws also. It is totally illegal to have homebirth assisted by trained midwife, but if you know my neighbor who has not a clue assisted, she would be a hero. My midwives are very well trained and know more than the average obgyn. But our prosecutors are always watching and trying to hang em high like they are practicing witchcraft or something. So no drugs for me, with help from people who are educated, I find it works for thousands of women. I have been heavily involved in the homebirth community for 11 yrs now and find women who become empowered where they previously felt powerless. I would really be the last one who would just sit back and take whatever they tell me anyway!
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 1:55:56 PM
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Hey Lisa, Thanks for the kitty kleenex assistant..LOL I've got a box of kleenex at every stop...LOL
I've got a friend in Mobile, Alabama who is a Doula and is studying for her midwifery. And yes, unfortunately the Doula's and Midwife's are not what the docs like to see..LOL
My DIL is pregnant and plans to have a tub birthing experience...Any of y'all know ladies that have done this??
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 2:00:34 PM
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yes i had my #2 in the tub and so do several of the ladies I know. They are very comfortable, however it does depend on the birth you are having. my 2nd was awesome, but i never did it again because that is not what was comfy with the others..you have to take it 1 birth at a time. but if that is what she ends up doing, she will love it, it feels almost as though nothing is happening.
My daughter wears a shirt I made for her that says....
"Splish Splash I was born in a bath!"
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 2:07:39 PM
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Steph...feel better soon. (((hug))))
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May we always be in thankful contemplation of God who presides over us all.
Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 2:12:56 PM
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Linda!!!
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 2:20:49 PM
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Hey Stephanie
I sent you an ecard - did you get it??
Linda- did ya have a good birthday?
I have successfully wasted 8 hrs sewing a dress that should have taken 2 hrs and I just threw it away!!!!!!
I have tried to go by the book but my body is not in the book,apparently!! I rigged it everypossible way after following directions and now it's not even fit for the thrift store- I wouldnt insult them by taking it there!!!
I officially throw in the towel!
Its craft /apron and other non-wearables from now on!!!!!
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 2:28:30 PM
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thanks for the birthday wish! What a very nice surprise.
luv ya!
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May we always be in thankful contemplation of God who presides over us all.
Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 2:44:39 PM
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I made myself a new dolly for my birthday. I used the same pattern as for the Bees without Borders traveling doll.
Mine is about 27 inches tall and still bald, needing more face put on but she has a nice new dress and bloomers. I love her.
Got to find my camera and then I'll be able to take pics.
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May we always be in thankful contemplation of God who presides over us all.
Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 2:54:20 PM
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tell us about the bees without borders doll, for those of us who arent in that group.
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Naomi Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
1563 Posts
Naomi
Sunshine State
USA
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 3:11:57 PM
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Linda, have a great day!
No Autumn..I didn't receive the ecard..which email did you send it to?? You're a sweet lady...I hope it shows up.
Jess, I love the Splish Splash...I will have to make something with that embroidered on it for Timple's baby 
Steph
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 3:19:44 PM
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Jess, You can go over the BWOB henhouse and read all about the doll...This will be lots of fun..I remember when Linda first joined the group she was wanting to make a special doll so I think she's come up with the ultimate idea She will arrive at Bev's as a baby and as she travels from one person to the next she will grow into a little girl with all the gussied up clothing and accessories with many stories in her journal about her travels
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/HenHouseSnitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=201
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/HenHouseSnitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=197
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Edited by - queenofdreamsz4u on Feb 21 2008 3:36:32 PM |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 3:19:59 PM
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post a pic when you do it..we have a huge collection of homebirth attire. we go to all the marches and rallies and such. When my first daughter was born we had very good pics that we made into slides and as the topic came up in the state house they used my slides and my husband spoke. It was really different to see yourself in that situation about 15 feet by 12 feet on the wall of the state house with all these old men staring in disbelief. I thought it was really hilarious. Does she plan on a birthing center tub, home tub, or one of those birthing tubs that they bring to your house and set up and then come get a few days later(the name escapes me right now)?
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 3:20:48 PM
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stephanie --know you have interent kleenex :P Happy b-day linda . Have fun on your day . 
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 3:22:29 PM
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you all sound like you will have a ball with that. i have not kept up very well with all the hen housey kinds of things. i have my group here in Indiana, and then the only Renegade Janes group, and that keeps me busy enough!
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 3:36:21 PM
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I'm alergice to cats so a cat would make me sneeze..shall the kitty then hand me the kleenex..or would that defeat the purpose....
ooohhh I am so confused.
LOL
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May we always be in thankful contemplation of God who presides over us all.
Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2008 : 3:43:55 PM
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Jess, Not sure...she mentioned a birthing center but also mentioned the home tub..I'll let you know as I know more...would have loved to seen the look on all those mens faces!
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Stitching & Crafting Room: New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before |
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New Apron(and more) Sew-a-long...cont. from before
