Canadian Moms & Moms to be!

[ryder]

hahaha my BB pocket dials one of my friends ALL the time... its pocket dialed melissa before too i believe.

 

[MommyKC]

I have a "pocket" dialer where my phone mysteriously calls people too, it's name is Kyree.

 

[ryder]

Ya peyton likes to call people too. When we were at my MIL's for her and Jasmines birthday dinner we were getting the cake lit up to sing and peyton dialed my MIL's... the phone rang and we were all like WTF? No one was answering MIL when she picked it up and I looked at innocent little peyton and then the cell and he had peyton dialed mil.

 

[Reba]

So sorry to hear about your friend I wish there was something that we could all do to make it better for her. So nice of you to think of being a surrogate.

Thanks ladies
Staying home from work tomorrow to hopefully start getting over this cold that Rach and I have. Going to spend some time working on homework.

apparently I'm 3 DPO... I don't trust FF though so that might change. DH says my temp may be up because of my cold but last time it didn't seem to affect my temps who knows!

 

[Melissa_M]

haha ya Joss I remember you pocket dialing me. That's funny that Jasmine called 911!!!

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Ha ha, that reminds me...I was listening to the radio a few weeks ago, and this one station in Hamilton has a show called Ben and Kerry in the Morning. Anyway, they had a contest earlier that morning and someone had put the station number on speed dial. Well, I guess this person put their phone in their back pocket and when they sat in the car, it dialled the station. So, this person was listening to the radio and heard Ben and Kerry "talking to the person's ass", telling them to pick up their phone and this person started hearing it on their phone and picked it up and ended up having a hilarious conversation on the radio about this person's "ass" dialling the radio station.

 

[tasha41]

Duggars~

Spoiler

The Duggars are devout members of a Christian church (not sure which one)... they don't believe in the practice of birth control. Neither do Catholics tbh (though most people I know DO use birth control, or have had vasectomies when they've decided they're finished, or tubes tied, etc)... but we're really not 'supposed' to do that. IF you and your husband have decided you have as many children as you can handle (financially or other) then you are encouraged to practice 'natural family planning', or the rhythm method. Which is not 100% foolproof, but should be pretty effective if done properly. They believe that each pregnancy is God's plan, and that when God has decided they've had enough kids, that they will not be able to conceive anymore or that Michelle will go through menopause.

To be honest, I can't hate on them for having another baby. One, they are following practices that I technically should be- I don't "not" believe in what they believe in? Two, their kids, which I realize you only see on TV, seem healthy for the most part, they seem happy, well taken care of. They aren't raising them the way I raise Elyse, but there are people with way less than 20 kids who raise their kids WAY, WAY differently than I raise mine. Lastly, I know people who are older having kids, who have had losses and premature births, children with disabilities or other medical conditions who have gone on to have more children (often healthy)... so why aren't they "allowed"?

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Well, I'm young, 25, but had two kids after my SN kid, so I guess I'll tackle that one.

They are allowed. Anyone is allowed to have children, unfortunately, in some cases. But myself, like a lot of other people, have the opinion that if YOU, as the parents, need to depend on someone else (your older children) to raise your children (or you can't afford to raise them), then you ought to think of the futures of your other kids and yourselves, and stop having children.

That's just an opinion though. It's neither right, nor wrong.

I do believe there is a fine line between children helping out around the house, and what families like the Duggars do, raising their brothers and sisters. (Of course, the media only shows what they want you to see too).

Anyway, I, personally, agree that children having chores is not just beneficial, but essential to their development. My kids stand on a chair and put dishes in the dish rack after they've been rinsed, they clean their own toys, and like to "help" sweep the floor. That's great, they're helping, but they're not doing the majority of the work. We still are, and as they get older, they will have more responsibility. That being said, however, I won't turn around and teach Isaiah to dress Zoe, change her diapers, administer ativan, drive a car, take Zoe to therapy, sit with her in the hospital during her admissions and surgery, teach her the ABC's and how to count. I won't teach him to do her laundry and how to properly stain treat her clothes. I won't teach him to feed her when she needs assistance. I won't teach him to care for Zoe because Zoe is MY CHILD. She is MY RESPONSIBILITY. She is Isaiah's SISTER, not his responsibility. If I couldn't take on MY RESPONSIBILITY of raising Zoe, then I would not have had her. If Isaiah decides when he is an adult and I can no longer care for Zoe that he WANTS to take on the responsibility of caring for her, GREAT! I will let that be his decision, but I would NEVER force my children to raise my children.

 

[readynwilling]

Morning all! J slept so so... and was up at 7:30 so we are up. Shes hanging in her circle of neglect while i have breakfast and my tea.

 

[impatient1]

Amanda, I can't imagine how daunting it feels but I'm sure you're friends and family will be very helpful and supportive and once you get into a routine you'll be doing laps around anyone trying to help.

I called 911 when I was younger because I wanted to know what it sounded like. They only called back then but 8 yrs ago when my brother called on my dad but hung up, they came out although we lied because we were scared.

 

[Vickie]

Lisa

wow you're up early Sara!!

Hannah's in a mood today Though every time I say that and see you she's perfectly fine I'm hoping eating cures it

Getting ready to go shopping with Sara & J today

 

[Vickie]

and Happy Birthday Wendy!!! I hope you have a great day

 

[codegirl]

my ass called Amanda once

 

[Melissa_M]

Have fun shopping Vickie and Sara!!!

Alia and I spent most of the morning outside, it is so gorgeous out!! Then she fell asleep in the swing so I brought her inside and she's napping in her crib now

Duggars -

Spoiler

I have to lean more toward agreeing with Tasha. I've seen the show a few times (I watch TLC all the time haha), and all of there kids seem really well-rounded, happy and healthy. Their last baby was born premature, but they've also had 18 other very healthy babies.
Brandi's point about the siblings doing all the work, I think it's great for them. It's usually the older kids doing the chores and helping out with the younger siblings, and I would see it as the same as getting a high school job....teaches them responsibility. I'm from a family of 5 and my younger siblings are 4 years, 8 years, and 11 years younger than me, so I played a big part in helping raise them and I think it made me a better person. For a couple summers my parents were both working and I was their full-time baby sitter.
So I guess my opinion is that they seem to be doing just fine with their family and everyone seems happy so why not have another baby? To each their own!!!
Oh and on the topic about the show only showing "what they want you to see".....drama sells so I would think that if there was any dysfunction or anything that TLC would be showing it!

 

[Sarahkka]

Two very sweet boys this morning.
I'm feeling horribly guilty because I'm using the Box of Neglect (aka TV) and multiple episodes of Little Bear to keep Simon busy while I hammer out a writing proposal for a project I want to work on.
Bad bad mama.
I was just too brain-tired to get it finished last night.

Hope everyone has a good day!

 

[ryder]

I actually agree... I cant hate the duggars... they do what they feel like and it isn't harming anyone. I cant say i'd have that many kids... but thats their businesss. I think bgger famlies are great and having the siblings and responsibilty is a good thing too. I also think there is a line bettween making kids do too much work, but I haven't watched the show enough to comment whether I feel like theyve crossed it

 

[BrandiCanucks]

Having 20 kids is drama enough. They don't need more to sell themselves. Of course, continuing to add kids and stating "We didn't want an odd number of kids" is a great way to stir up more drama, raise the ratings, and bring in more money.

JMO.

 

[Reba]

I wish they'd share some of their fertility around.
That is all.

 

[Vickie]

Reba

just got in from a fun day of shopping with Sara and J!

Put the kiddo down for a nap (we'll see if she sleeps she was pretty wired )

 

[Reba]

Well... talk about excitement today!

So much for a relaxing day on the couch getting over my cold... the fire alarms went off. Turns out the gardener's started some equipment or stayed too long near one of the building's air intake areas and filled a few hallways with exhaust setting off the alarm. Oh well I got to play good Strata Council Vice-President and called 911, met the fire trucks, and assisted when I could!