Check out this week’s Carnival of Homeschooling over at Why Homeschool. They are looking at the top 10 reasons to homeschool according to a survey by the Department of Education.
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Looking for Resources
So NerdDad and I have settled on a Homeschool philosophy and are preparing to start it. We have settled on the Well Trained Mind philosophy that uses Story of the World. Believe it or not, I think we are going to go a little free form with it so we can see what the NerdBug will really be interested in. I love that it isn’t textbook dependent. I am wondering where I can find support and resources. I found a couple yahoo groups but they don’t seem very active. Is there an online group that all you WTM people use? Any specific resources you just couldn’t live without? I am taking all input!
I Need Your Help!
Now I have 4 kids and I am out of Nerd nicknames. So I am polling all of you to get some suggestions. I have names for the older 2 but not the younger 2. So here is what I have and their descriptions.
NerdBug is the oldest, he is 6.
NerdPie is next and she just turned 4.
#3 is an energetic 2 year old boy.
#4 is a cute newborn girl.
I am looking for long term nicknames so if you have any suggestions please leave me a comment.
Long Time, No Blog
Yes, I realize it has been a very long time since I have blogged regularly. I apologize to my readers (if I have any left;). Life has been very crazy around here for a while. We have moved in the last 8 months, I was pregnant, still trying to sell the old house, on bedrest for 6 weeks and just had a little baby girl by C-section. So there is my sob story;).
Life here is starting to calm down a little bit so I am going to try to recommit to the blog! So hopefully there will be many blog posts to come soon.
Pregnancy Carnival
Welcome to the June 12, 2007 edition of carnival of pregnancy. Sorry that is it is so late in coming but I forgot to post it before I went to the hospital. I am proud to announce that we have made our final Nerdling addition. She was born Weds the 13 and was 8lbs 8oz and 21 inches long! We are happy but tired.
Pamm presents Homebirth Twilight Zone posted at We Survived The Teens.
Kate Baggott presents Unassisted Childbirth Considered More “Normal” posted at Babylune, saying, “Reclaiming nature or reintroducing danger to childbirth.”
Kendra presents Curious About Episiotomy Recovery? posted at vbacadventure.com, saying, “Scared of an episiotomy? Me too! Here are some tips for taking care of rips, tears, and cuts in your most private place.”
Kendra Dahlstrom presents Failure to Progress in Labor to Protect Your Baby posted at vbacadventure.com, saying, “If you felt like your c-section was a failure on your part, read this article to gain a new perspective!”
Hueina Su presents Practice Detached Involvement posted at Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul, saying, “Parenting is one “risky business” with very unpredictable ROI. Sometimes things just don’t work out the way you want it, despite your best intention & efforts. What can you do to save your sanity and inner peace?”
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Christian Bachmann presents Dental hygiene even more important when pregnant posted at Med Journal Watch, saying, “News from a scientific study that every mother-to-be should know.”
Sheppard Salter presents Breast Feeding posted at salterblog.com.
Csara presents Amazing Pregnant Bellies! posted at Baby Talkers.
Julie Heath – More4kids Inc. presents Tips for Traveling During Pregnancy posted at Julie Heath – More4kids Inc..
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Free Root Beer Floats!
Sonic is giving away free root beer floats tomorrow(Thursday June 7th) from 8-midnight.
(HT: Biblical Womanhood)
Weird Al: Ebay
Thanks to NerdDad it is a Weird Al break. (Note: This is not Weird Al’s Video but it is his voice;).
Pregnancy Carnival
Welcome to the May 25, 2007 edition of carnival of pregnancy. Just to give everyone an update. I don’t have much longer! My C-section is June 13th. Due to pregnancy related issues I am on bedrest so here is your brief carnival.
Kendra Dahlstrom presents The Great Doula Search posted at vbacadventure.com, saying, “Most pregnant women know what happens during a vaginal birth, but do they know what happens during a cesarean? This article dissects a c-section to educate mothers and fathers.”
Manos Peglis presents Detailed Week By Week Guide To Pregnancy posted at Pregnancy Symptoms.
Leticia Velasquez presents Find the courage within yourself to achieve greatness posted at cause of our joy.
Hueina Su presents Journey into Love posted at Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul, saying, “Motherhood has been an absolutely amazing journey for me. This post is my reflections on Mother’s Day. It’s my small token of appreciation and inspiration for all mothers.”
Stephanie presents Remembering Pregnancy posted at Stop the Ride!.
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Julie Heath – More4kids Inc. presents Changes in the Ninth Month of Pregnancy posted at Julie Heath – More4kids Inc..
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Welcome to the May 4, 2007 edition of carnival of pregnancy. I admit it, I am once again using a template but we have so many great entries I think it is east to over look;). For those of you that have been tracking me, I am now 32 weeks and on bed rest (when I can get it). Just a little over 6 weeks until my scheduled C-Section and I can’t wait.
Hala O’Keeffe presents Cherchez la femme posted at Retired Waif.
Dana presents Welcome to the world, little Peanut! posted at Principled Discovery.
Kendra Dahlstrom presents Finding the Right VBAC Physician or Birthing Professional posted at vbacadventure.com, saying, “This article is designed to assist women who are attempting a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) find a birthing professional. However, all pregnant women can take away some valuable information in reguards to physicians.”
Kristen Munson presents Help For Hypertension In Pregnancy posted at Love Shak, Baby.
Fun Facts Other
Leisa presents Yoghurt DVD posted at downwiththekids.net.
Julie Heath – More4kids Inc. presents Pregnancy: Early Signs Of Labor posted at Julie Heath – More4kids Inc..
Kristen Munson presents Love Shak, Baby: Taking Sudafed PE While Pregnant posted at Love Shak, Baby, saying, “A must read about the safety of certain over the counter meds while pregnant.”
Julie Heath – More4kids Inc. presents Changes in the Eighth Month of Pregnancy posted at Julie Heath – More4kids Inc..
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WFMW: Birthday Celebration
My kids all have their birthdays withing 2 months and sometimes it is very overwhelming. Do you give them each a party? If so do you invite all their joint friends to both? Do you have a party for all 3 or just the 2 that are in the same month? What about years like this one? My little girl is June 10th, my c-section is scheduled for the 18th, and the oldest is June 30th. Then we have one more in July. Well, we started doing a special day with just one kid. Last year my little girl (who was turning 3) wanted to go to Toys R Us (where she picked out her brothers’ Birthday gifts), then we went to the school store to get her first school book and then we went to JoAnn’s to get some fairy wings she had wanted for a while. Then just she and I went out to lunch and went home to put her to bed for her nap. Then the birthday kid gets to pick out their dinner (from a list of choices) and the dessert of her choice. My 3 yr old picked out a princess cake while her 5 yr old brother picked out this layered Italian cake he saw on Everyday Italian. My oldest went to see Cars with Dad and the out for burgers and milkshakes. They seemed to not even notice that they didn’t have big party and have talked about it all year. It gives them a little special attention and can take a lot of stress off mom and dad.