http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/comments/ Latest comments by Kristen on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Kristen I believe we are supposed to be blaming this on global warming...  lol http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/697286/Its-hot-then-its-cold-then-its-hot-then-its-cold/#704363 http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/697286/Its-hot-then-its-cold-then-its-hot-then-its-cold/#704363 Wed, 07 May 2008 06:18:32 -0700 Kristen I saw that on the news.  How crazy is that? http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/697286/Its-hot-then-its-cold-then-its-hot-then-its-cold/#704362 http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/697286/Its-hot-then-its-cold-then-its-hot-then-its-cold/#704362 Wed, 07 May 2008 06:17:52 -0700 Kristen I'll be honest.  I probably would have been pretty grumpy with my husband if we all had to swim back to shore! http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/696065/Oh-its-Monday-alright/#697283 http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/696065/Oh-its-Monday-alright/#697283 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:06:11 -0700 Kristen Yeah, the sleep is still missing, but a floating boat is always good!  lol http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/696065/Oh-its-Monday-alright/#697282 http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/696065/Oh-its-Monday-alright/#697282 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:05:18 -0700 Kristen Things will get a little easier (or a lot harder ) when your little girl starts to walk.  We love to go to the park with my kids and even before my little one could walk, he loved to just crawl... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/697011/activities-and-outings-for-young-toddlers/#697281 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/697011/activities-and-outings-for-young-toddlers/#697281 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:03:32 -0700 Kristen It's great that you had the courage to share this.  I'm sure it will be lots of help to others.  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8720/Sex-after-rape/#696483 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8720/Sex-after-rape/#696483 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:02:52 -0700 Kristen I liked that line about remembering that you are important too.  That is so easy to forget when you are bogged down with the day to day dealings with the kids.  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8735/Too-busy-for-depression/#696476 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8735/Too-busy-for-depression/#696476 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:56:02 -0700 Kristen Dr. Sears provides so much great advice.  We love him. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8736/Recommended-Parental-Reading/#696474 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8736/Recommended-Parental-Reading/#696474 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:51:00 -0700 Kristen I'm so sorry that you are going through this.  It sounds like you have a wonderful relationship with your granddaughter.  I hope that your daughter realizes how important  your... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8737/Do-Not-Use-Your-Children/#696473 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8737/Do-Not-Use-Your-Children/#696473 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:48:52 -0700 Kristen I love that Emerson quote. It's so important to remember how important our relationship is!  Thank you. It's so important to remember how important our relationship is!  Thank you.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8742/3-Parenting-Tips-for-Staying-in-Love/#696471 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8742/3-Parenting-Tips-for-Staying-in-Love/#696471 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:45:12 -0700 Kristen I've heard this too.  Great tip! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696469 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8741/Learning-Tip-Number-Two-Chew-some-gum/#696469 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:41:04 -0700 Kristen Hope you had a great break! http://www.minti.com/members/ajv00/blog/690159/A-little-holiday/#696463 http://www.minti.com/members/ajv00/blog/690159/A-little-holiday/#696463 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:15:27 -0700 Kristen how about those colds?  http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/693372/Twins-Mobility-Check/#696312 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/693372/Twins-Mobility-Check/#696312 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:38:02 -0700 Kristen crawling is crawling, Mama.  Good luck with that. http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/693371/Jojo-has-just-made-me-a-liar/#696311 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/693371/Jojo-has-just-made-me-a-liar/#696311 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:36:58 -0700 Kristen which is why I have to write retractions all the time as well, Monkey Dad!!! http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/695198/my-sunday/#696309 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/695198/my-sunday/#696309 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:36:08 -0700 Kristen Thank you for the clarification.  Waiting for your self-flagellation as well.  We're waiting.... My husband says this kinda crap too.  "get your own blog" is very... My husband says this kinda crap too.  "get your own blog" is very...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/695198/my-sunday/#696308 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/695198/my-sunday/#696308 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:35:30 -0700 Kristen Sorry to hear you may be getting sick too.  It sounds like that sickness that doesn't want to go away.  Good luck and get lots of sleep.  If that's possible.  lol http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/695014/neglecting-minti/#696305 http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/695014/neglecting-minti/#696305 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:30:22 -0700 Kristen Your efforts to explain it all exhausted me.  Can't wait to do the same with my 1 and 3 year old.  lol http://www.minti.com/members/superpo/blog/696071/Getting-outside/#696304 http://www.minti.com/members/superpo/blog/696071/Getting-outside/#696304 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:28:17 -0700 Kristen If I had a penny for every time I bought conditioner by accident instead of shampoo!  LOL.  I love those little Hot Wheels from Walmart.  Ethan loves them and Nate is just starting to... http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/695175/Nice-day-today-/#696300 http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/695175/Nice-day-today-/#696300 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:22:17 -0700 Kristen What great news!!!!  It will certainly be a load off of your mind.  I'm so happy for you!  Best of luck in your new place.! http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/695853/omg2blogs-in-1hr-but-great-news/#696298 http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/695853/omg2blogs-in-1hr-but-great-news/#696298 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:19:46 -0700 Kristen What a beautiful tribute to your kids.  And I love the pictures! http://www.minti.com/members/ravenheart/blog/688432/I-love-my-kids--this-much-/#696294 http://www.minti.com/members/ravenheart/blog/688432/I-love-my-kids--this-much-/#696294 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:18:22 -0700 Kristen sorry to hear about the tax issues but I really like that phrase "swivel on cat crap."  May I borrow that?  lol http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/695812/Good-Morning/#696292 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/695812/Good-Morning/#696292 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:17:02 -0700 Kristen Em,  sorry to hear about the migraines.  As if pregnancy isn't difficult enough!!  Hope the doctors can help you find some relief.  Hang in there with John's film stuff.  You... http://www.minti.com/members/fairymama25/blog/693172/Sorry-its-been-ages/#696289 http://www.minti.com/members/fairymama25/blog/693172/Sorry-its-been-ages/#696289 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:13:05 -0700 Kristen So glad you weren't disappointed!!  Looks like the kids had a great time. http://www.minti.com/members/cassaustin/blog/692401/Hi5/#696287 http://www.minti.com/members/cassaustin/blog/692401/Hi5/#696287 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:11:03 -0700 Kristen Helen, he can never just leave well enough alone, can he?  So sorry he is ALWAYS messing with your brain and making you wonder about his motives.  I would say that I hope he has good... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/694840/Weird-/#696284 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/694840/Weird-/#696284 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:09:42 -0700 Kristen how sweet! http://www.minti.com/members/kathryn-solaris/blog/695373/logans-latest-quote/#696280 http://www.minti.com/members/kathryn-solaris/blog/695373/logans-latest-quote/#696280 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:07:14 -0700 Kristen It's living proof that people can make a living selling just about anything.  lol http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/694006/ok-I-like-purple/#696279 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/694006/ok-I-like-purple/#696279 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:06:28 -0700 Kristen passing the Minti addiction around.  lol. http://www.minti.com/members/tammy13/blog/688295/finally-got-my-husband-to-join-Minti/#696272 http://www.minti.com/members/tammy13/blog/688295/finally-got-my-husband-to-join-Minti/#696272 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:55:06 -0700 Kristen the babies are BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations. http://www.minti.com/members/cathbusymum/blog/691107/TWINS-ARE-FINALLY-HOME/#696270 http://www.minti.com/members/cathbusymum/blog/691107/TWINS-ARE-FINALLY-HOME/#696270 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:53:17 -0700 Kristen how funny that the mama wasn't worried about you.  She must have known how nice you were and how you would appreciate seeing the babies.  lol http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/695987/Going-To-Spend-The-Night-On-The-Couch/#696268 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/695987/Going-To-Spend-The-Night-On-The-Couch/#696268 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:50:50 -0700 Kristen with the life jackets on, I guess we would be leading towards comedy.  lol http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/696065/Oh-its-Monday-alright/#696267 http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/696065/Oh-its-Monday-alright/#696267 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:48:55 -0700 Kristen we had our life jackets on but the water was pretty cold.  It would have made for a grouchy afternoon.  lol http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/696065/Oh-its-Monday-alright/#696266 http://www.minti.com/members/kristen/blog/696065/Oh-its-Monday-alright/#696266 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:48:02 -0700 Kristen that would be a lot faster than the hour and a half I spent cleaning the kitchen this morning!  lol http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/693991/How-to-CLEAN-your-house--My-secret/#696264 http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/693991/How-to-CLEAN-your-house--My-secret/#696264 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:44:33 -0700 Kristen The girls are so cute!!! http://www.minti.com/members/electrifying02/blog/695995/sister-love-/#696263 http://www.minti.com/members/electrifying02/blog/695995/sister-love-/#696263 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:42:17 -0700 Kristen I love the pictures.  Looks like you guys had a great time. http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/685580/BEEN-A-LONG-TIME--KINDA-oops-saved-to-soon/#696260 http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/685580/BEEN-A-LONG-TIME--KINDA-oops-saved-to-soon/#696260 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:39:46 -0700 Kristen I hope that you are able to get some answers about Izzy.  That must be so frustrating.  Hang in there.  http://www.minti.com/members/libbylincoln/blog/684126/news-from-the-lincolns-/#696251 http://www.minti.com/members/libbylincoln/blog/684126/news-from-the-lincolns-/#696251 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:33:18 -0700 Kristen Sounds like the girls had a great time.  Hope to see the pictures !! http://www.minti.com/members/folkartist/blog/689147/the-girls-photo-shoot-on-saturday-/#696244 http://www.minti.com/members/folkartist/blog/689147/the-girls-photo-shoot-on-saturday-/#696244 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:24:26 -0700 Kristen Congrats!!!!  What a beautiful baby! http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/693666/Im-a-Nanny-Again/#696243 http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/693666/Im-a-Nanny-Again/#696243 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:19:38 -0700 Kristen Believe me, I don't think you are petty at all.  It's tough to have a grandstanding family member.  I think that all you can do is worry about yourself and your family because it sounds... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695356/jealous-of-a-new-niece/#696236 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695356/jealous-of-a-new-niece/#696236 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:06:05 -0700 Kristen I would definitely consider it if she lived close by and her mother was available to help her if she had an emergency.  It would be nice to know that she had someone to call if she needed it. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695427/teen-babysitters/#696234 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695427/teen-babysitters/#696234 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:52:41 -0700 Kristen my kids rarely see their grandparents too and we make a big deal about calling grandma and grandpa.  We have pictures up and we talk to the kids all the time about our parents.  I don't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/696212/how-do-you-get-grandparents-involved-in-your-childrens-lives/#696232 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/696212/how-do-you-get-grandparents-involved-in-your-childrens-lives/#696232 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:47:08 -0700 Kristen Sounds like it's tough being a step mom.  I would really try to work on your relationship with your step daughter because as she gets older, it won't get any easier.  Maybe it would help if... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695448/when-you-just-dont-get-along/#696230 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695448/when-you-just-dont-get-along/#696230 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:37:29 -0700 Kristen Someone brings up my 14 month old's bowed legs Every.  Single.  Day.  He has the fattest legs I have ever seen and the most bowed legs I have ever seen.  It is more pronounced... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695460/bent-shins/#696211 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695460/bent-shins/#696211 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:03:55 -0700 Kristen I have a friend whose daughter wasn't going to be able to go to kindergarten because she didn't know how to bounce a ball.  I'm thinking that maybe the whole school thing has gotten a little out... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695509/not-remembering-things/#696198 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695509/not-remembering-things/#696198 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:48:56 -0700 Kristen with my son, we went' cold turkey and went from breast milk directly to cow's milk.  However I have a friend who's son refused cow's milk.  She started with 90% breastmilk and 10% cow's... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695608/12-months-and-cows-milk/#696188 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695608/12-months-and-cows-milk/#696188 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:44:50 -0700 Kristen Sounds like everything is right on target for a 3 week old.  The baby's body isn't as good at processing food as our bodies are so that means more dirty diapers when they are newborns. ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695737/constant-diareha/#696174 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695737/constant-diareha/#696174 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:36:38 -0700 Kristen It sounds like your doctor isn't very good at giving you information about what is happening with your body.  I think that maybe getting a new doctor might help you figure what is going on with... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695742/why-aint-i-falling-pregnant/#696162 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695742/why-aint-i-falling-pregnant/#696162 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:28:01 -0700 Kristen I can understand your concerns with giving your child a mobile phone but it sounds like you can get one that provides you with the reassurance that your child will be safe AND won't be able to call... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695764/kids-with-mobile-phones/#696160 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695764/kids-with-mobile-phones/#696160 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:23:48 -0700 Kristen It's like we are living parallel lives!  lol.  My 14 month hold has just started to get really cranky when we put him in his high chair.  My solution?  Have the food on the tray... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/696128/high-chair/#696135 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/696128/high-chair/#696135 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:54:46 -0700 Kristen It sounds like you are being a really great mom, not spoiling her!  I agree with Arna.  My son was really teething at that age and having a growth spurt too.  It's tough being a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/696070/please-please-any-one-who-can-help/#696130 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/696070/please-please-any-one-who-can-help/#696130 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:49:53 -0700 Kristen That sounds like it would really hurt your feelings!  I imagine that it causes you to react every time you hear it too.  I think that may be what she is looking for from you.  Perhaps... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695953/strong-willed-4-year-old/#696127 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/695953/strong-willed-4-year-old/#696127 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:47:15 -0700 Kristen Ah, I would pull him off and let him sleep.  I know it gets tiring putting them back on a million times but he is still so little.  But if he isn't really nursing because he is sleeping.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693855/should-i-wake-him-up/#694528 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693855/should-i-wake-him-up/#694528 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:31:17 -0700 Kristen It sounds like you have a lot going on right now.  If your friend isn't supportive, maybe you guys need to take a little break.  If you are worried about being depressed, you can always go... http://www.minti.com/members/lynd/blog/694044/DepressedI-dont-think-sorant/#694515 http://www.minti.com/members/lynd/blog/694044/DepressedI-dont-think-sorant/#694515 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:06:06 -0700 Kristen the best way to motivate a child to read is to read to your child.  My kids like anything with action and drama. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/694308/motivating-a-child-to-read/#694510 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/694308/motivating-a-child-to-read/#694510 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:59:13 -0700 Kristen I had to wait until I was 13 to get pierced ears.  It tortured me.  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693864/ear-piercing/#694505 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693864/ear-piercing/#694505 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:57:40 -0700 Kristen the downside of overhearing things.  Then you are responsible for what you hear.  I honestly don't believe that people act differently before they get married than after they get... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693886/men/#694502 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/693886/men/#694502 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:55:01 -0700 Kristen yep.  I'm a flapper.  Thank heavens my husband is the calmest person in the whole world! http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/689884/My-Monday/#691525 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/689884/My-Monday/#691525 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:04:54 -0700 Kristen what a nightmare.  You poor thing.  I mean, poor Luke.  No, poor you.  He'll be glad to wake up and see it! http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/690798/Call-off-the-full-scale-search/#691514 http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/690798/Call-off-the-full-scale-search/#691514 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:50:30 -0700 Kristen Well, it's nice to meet you!  I have never met your son but your daughter-in-law Rachel is a lovely girl and one of my favorite people in the whole world! http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/684522/Back-in-business-with-Minti/#691513 http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/684522/Back-in-business-with-Minti/#691513 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:49:09 -0700 Kristen How's the packing going??  I hope this is a great move for you and I'm sure you are glad that the family gets to stay together! http://www.minti.com/members/azmom/blog/678644/Were-moving/#691512 http://www.minti.com/members/azmom/blog/678644/Were-moving/#691512 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:45:23 -0700 Kristen We are having this problem too.  So glad he slept most of the night.  Here's to sleeping until 8:30 tomorrow morning! http://www.minti.com/members/harrisonsmommy/blog/690953/Well-it-was-a-good-night/#691510 http://www.minti.com/members/harrisonsmommy/blog/690953/Well-it-was-a-good-night/#691510 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:43:51 -0700 Kristen WOW!!!   this is so amazing.  You sound so very happy.  I am so glad for you. http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/690433/Just-one-week-7-days-today-/#691509 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/690433/Just-one-week-7-days-today-/#691509 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:41:23 -0700 Kristen someone has to keep you in line... http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/687490/My-Mum-is-Back-on-Minti-s/#691505 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/687490/My-Mum-is-Back-on-Minti-s/#691505 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:37:38 -0700 Kristen oh, my, gosh.  Just thinking about my future frightens me. http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/690993/The-wonder-of-having-kids/#691503 http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/690993/The-wonder-of-having-kids/#691503 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:35:24 -0700 Kristen I can only imagine how writing down everything that you are feeling and everything that you went through would be so comforting to you (in realizing that it is behind you) and comforting to others to... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/689912/My-Group-Today/#691497 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/689912/My-Group-Today/#691497 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:29:17 -0700 Kristen ok, that's hilarious! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/686878/I-fear-NOT/#691495 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/686878/I-fear-NOT/#691495 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:26:46 -0700 Kristen Hope your back pain has gone away.  Are you feeling better? http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/685595/Been-busy-kinda/#691490 http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/685595/Been-busy-kinda/#691490 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:21:42 -0700 Kristen Love the pictures!!!  http://www.minti.com/members/domestic-warrior/blog/682819/Some-pics-from-the-Sanctuary/#691487 http://www.minti.com/members/domestic-warrior/blog/682819/Some-pics-from-the-Sanctuary/#691487 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:19:38 -0700 Kristen would love to see the video!!! http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/690557/Wooaaa/#691484 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/690557/Wooaaa/#691484 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:16:46 -0700 Kristen Kathryn,  sounds like you guys can't get a break.  So sorry after all that, you still had to cook!!  http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/690140/Sneezy-here/#691482 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/690140/Sneezy-here/#691482 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:13:27 -0700 Kristen so, so sorry, izzy. http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/688052/the-miracle-of-life/#691479 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/688052/the-miracle-of-life/#691479 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:11:49 -0700 Kristen girl, you poor thing.  Just weaned Nate yesterday.  He missed the memo that it was happening but doesn't seem too concerned.  http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/691415/Im-going-crazy/#691477 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/691415/Im-going-crazy/#691477 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:09:50 -0700 Kristen It's about time for some teeth.  I would try to give her something to soothe her gums when she screeches and see if that fixes your problem.  You wouldn't want bub to be in pain! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/688926/blood-curdling-scream/#691472 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/688926/blood-curdling-scream/#691472 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:04:44 -0700 Kristen I put mine in clothes that made it impossible to get to the diaper.  At night I would put my son into a one piece outfit and I would change him multiple times so he wasn't frustrated by being... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/688547/bedtime-poo-problems/#691469 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/688547/bedtime-poo-problems/#691469 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:02:02 -0700 Kristen sounds like the baby's head is down if you have the urge to go to the bathroom all the time.  Good luck!  Sounds like you are having a baby very soon. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689011/mum-to-be-/#691464 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689011/mum-to-be-/#691464 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:58:51 -0700 Kristen mine did this around this age as well.  Part of his problem was a growth spurt (he was hungry) and the other part was teething.  So I bulked up on food before he went to bed and I gave him... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689144/sleeping-routine-change/#691461 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689144/sleeping-routine-change/#691461 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:56:03 -0700 Kristen Sometimes I have to remind my son during the day.  As for the night, I have to cut him off after around 6:30.  He can get a sip of water but not any more.  I found that he couldn't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/688744/boys-and-toileting-during-the-day-vs-night/#691458 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/688744/boys-and-toileting-during-the-day-vs-night/#691458 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:54:18 -0700 Kristen I think that you don't have to go and you don't even have to explain why you don't want to go.  I'm so sorry that you are going through this.  I would leave her a phone message when you are... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689207/not-really-a-parenting-question/#691454 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689207/not-really-a-parenting-question/#691454 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:46:52 -0700 Kristen While the pill can sometimes alter your period, this sounds like something only a doctor will have an answer to.  You'll probably feel better getting the information.  Good luck! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689461/late-period/#691450 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689461/late-period/#691450 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:42:20 -0700 Kristen Um, all the time.  Like Jess, we are constantly having bumps over here.  The best thing we found was to keep a bag of frozen peas in our freezer for the bumps.  If you put it on the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689499/bumps-and-knocks/#691447 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689499/bumps-and-knocks/#691447 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:39:57 -0700 Kristen This is just horrible.  It is difficult enough growing up without having someone make your life miserable.  I don't have any answers for you but I wanted you to know that I'm so sorry this... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689509/what-should-parents-do-about-bullying-if-the-school-is-being-obstructive/#691443 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689509/what-should-parents-do-about-bullying-if-the-school-is-being-obstructive/#691443 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:37:19 -0700 Kristen you may want to try a piece of dark or bittersweet chocolate.  It has a low amount of sugar but a high amount of satisfaction.  Only a small amount and it will totally satisfy you!  I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689916/late-night-munchies/#691441 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689916/late-night-munchies/#691441 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:35:46 -0700 Kristen It's recommended to wait until they are 2.  However my son LOVED to watch government hearings on t.v. when he was a baby.  LOL. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689847/television/#691439 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/689847/television/#691439 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:34:10 -0700 Kristen she might just be really regular and that's the time she likes to go.  I would change up the time of the bath (wait until after she goes) and see if that helps. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690358/poo-poo-in-the-bath/#691437 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690358/poo-poo-in-the-bath/#691437 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:32:49 -0700 Kristen any low sugar dry cereal is also great for helping them develop their fine motor skills.  It takes a lot of concentration to learn how to pick up those Cheerios between small fingers! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690653/snacks/#691435 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690653/snacks/#691435 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:30:36 -0700 Kristen If you are feeling congested, I found that taking a warm shower helped loosen up all the fluid stuck in my head and chest.  The steam also made me feel better.  I also used a neti pot which... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690707/cold-and-flu/#691431 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690707/cold-and-flu/#691431 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:27:42 -0700 Kristen you definitely want to stay hydrated because if you don't, the doctor will put you in the hospital.  It sounds like you aren't able to keep very much food down and that is going to add to your... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690722/weight-loss-during-pregnancy/#691429 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690722/weight-loss-during-pregnancy/#691429 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:25:23 -0700 Kristen your best bet is to cut everything up into sizes that she cannot possibly choke on and then remind her constantly to "chew, chew, chew." It is so scary.  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690818/foods-/#691424 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/690818/foods-/#691424 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:21:23 -0700 Kristen I can't offer any advice because I don't know how it works in your area but I can tell you that you should definitely keep a record of everyone you have talked to.  I have noticed that people... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691093/getting-the-help-you-need/#691422 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691093/getting-the-help-you-need/#691422 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:18:31 -0700 Kristen Second, first, it's all the same.  I think it has to do more with how old you are.  Obviously, the younger you are, the sooner your body can bounce back.  I'm old.  My body is... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691111/vaginal-plastic-surgery/#691418 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691111/vaginal-plastic-surgery/#691418 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:15:04 -0700 Kristen I knew a family that had 8 boys before they had a girl.  Can you even imagine it?  I'm not sure if any of those tricks work.  Good luck getting your girl! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691286/is-there-a-girl-for-us/#691411 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691286/is-there-a-girl-for-us/#691411 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:11:42 -0700 Kristen I think as soon as it is safe for kids to be out (no worries about getting a cold that could put your baby in the hospital), then you can join a play group.  I took my son to a play group at 3... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691316/play-group/#691407 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691316/play-group/#691407 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:09:05 -0700 Kristen I think you will feel better with having more information.  I would definitely go to the doctor.  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691325/6-weeks-pregnant-and-bleeding-after-rough-sextmi/#691405 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691325/6-weeks-pregnant-and-bleeding-after-rough-sextmi/#691405 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:07:21 -0700 Kristen Not that you can hear it from there, but I'm laughing.  My son started a conversation with me in the middle of the night last night.  I have absolutely no idea what he was trying to tell me... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691339/he-just-wont-shut-up-/#691400 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691339/he-just-wont-shut-up-/#691400 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:02:33 -0700 Kristen we are lucky to have the pumps that take your card right there.  Otherwise I think I would have to go at night after my husband gets home.  Doesn't it just get so exhausting carting the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691346/fuel-up/#691393 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691346/fuel-up/#691393 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:57:59 -0700 Kristen That is so frustrating and I completely understand what you are saying.  My husband just said to me the other day, "you are being so nice to me."  EEK!!  I guess that means... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691358/please-help/#691386 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/691358/please-help/#691386 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:55:25 -0700 Kristen he is just precious, Matt. We are so very happy for your family. And now the excitement begins!! I'm loving all the new Minti babies! http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/679440/This-is-Hamish/#679518 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/679440/This-is-Hamish/#679518 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:41:13 -0700 Kristen it certainly sounds like he has violated your trust and that it is not safe for your daughter to be around him. I'm so sorry that the police are not being helpful. That is so frustrating!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667682/please-help/#667842 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667682/please-help/#667842 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:40:36 -0700 Kristen you may want to try offering her only a small amount of milk before bedtime as a compromise. That or you could wake her up in the middle of the night to go potty. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667525/toilet-training/#667840 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667525/toilet-training/#667840 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:37:33 -0700 Kristen you may be just having ligament pain from your uterus growing but you may want to talk to your doctor about it to get peace of mind. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667711/help-please/#667838 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667711/help-please/#667838 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:33:31 -0700