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[UtahMama]

Everyone? Do I look thinner? It was a whoppin 1/2 pound this week for me!
Which is probably alot better than the usual gain had I eaten all the Christmas treats I wanted to. Twinkie is teeny weenie now.



Nab- you poor thing! I just hate the stomach flu! At least it 'll be over before Christmas....See? A bright side!

 

[MommyPoppins]

Thanks UtahMama. I still had my polyforsixnightsyoucouldseethecastlefromourroomifyouleanedwayoutoverthebalcony glow.

I'm uploading all my pics to shutterfly so everyone can see them. It's only going to take 12 more hours.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Uma, you look positively thinner! You can tell that the pounds melted off!

Watch out for this now

 

[MommyPoppins]

WOW, I just clicked on the link in Uma's reply, just to try, and here is what I got:

Google
Error


Forbidden
Your client does not have permission to get URL / from this server.

Sorry! Don't feel bad. In just 12 hours my pictures MIGHT be uploaded and come next week I can start posting them.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

Sorry! Don't feel bad. In just 12 hours my pictures MIGHT be uploaded and come next week I can start posting them.

It's OK, MP, I'll be patient, LOL.

Just some very intimidating words from dear old website, whenever you get "YOU ARE FORBIDDEN!"
Makes me feel like a child or a pervert, LOL!

 

[Backstage_Gal]

If anyone cares, A Christmas Story is starting now on TMC, that's the one with the kid wanting a BB gun and the dogs running off with the turkey

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Marita - We get an ACCESS DENIED! message at work if we go to unapproved Web sites!!!!!

For example, we can't access radio stations because it is a no-no to play the radio through the Internet because it takes up too much band width.

Uma - You look mahvelous and skinny minnie!!!

 

[MommyPoppins]

I heard the blood curtling scream of my 5 year old on Wednesday morning. "There's blood! There's blood" I wasn't too alarmed at first, even when I walked into the room and saw that the blood was coming out of my 2 year old's mouth. He runs a lot and has big teeth, so he cuts his lips a lot. I was, however very much alarmed when I saw pieces of white floating in that blood. Teeth. My worst nightmare. Really. I have nightmares about myself having loose teeth. I am a bit of a tooth fanatic.

I felt a little sick. But quickly sprung into Mommy action. I grabbed him up, grabbed a clean rag, wet it with cold water and began to try and clean the blood out of his mouth. There was a lot. More than any of their ingurys before. To make matters worse, worse than the HUGE piece of tooth missing, part of which I'm sure he swallowed, I couldn't seem to find any cuts. It seemed ALL that blood was coming from his gums around his three, count that, THREE front teeth. As soon as I got him calmed down and the bleeding slowed, I did what had to be done. I felt to see if his teeth were loose. I could only feel one of the front ones, the others were to small. Including the other front one. It is a HUGE chip. Not a chip at all. More like 1/4 of his tooth missing. Gone. Bye Bye. Forever. Anyway. It was. Loose. I went into emotional panic mode. First of all, it's A LONG time before top teeth would be coming in to fill in 3 missing teeth. And second of all, we have NO dental insurance. Don't even have a dentist at the moment. (DH's employer dropped our dental. Just like that. No notice. We paid for it too.) So I called my Mom. Isn't that what everyone does? She suggested that I call his ped. They suggested that I call a dentist. Thanks for nothing. So, I called my sister. She's good friends with her dentists wife. She told me to call and just what to say so they would see him. Since he doesn't see babies usually. So, he said for me to come in and he'd take a look. But, if Kaleb didn't sit still he'd have to send him to the pediatric dentist. Which is in a different town, a good 45 minutes away. THANKFULLY! Kaleb was a dream! He charmed everyone in the office and sat like an angel. And my Kaleb, well, he's a good boy, but he just never sits still. Just the other night he dove off a chair into the floor. He did put a blanket there to soften his fall. The dentist said they might fall out, might turn brown and stay. Or they could be fine. AND he only charged me $20, instead of the normal $55. What a blessing! So, so far, they haven't fallen out, or turned. I guess that's a good sign. How long does it usually take? Now he looks like a thug. My poor baby. His teeth have always chipped very easily. I always worried this would happen. But a big chip in his huge teeth is better than no top teeth at all. Right?

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Oh, MP - your poor little guy! I would not have handled that well at all. Hope everything turns out OK.

Thanks for the heads up, Marita. DH is watching Ghost Whisperer (YUCK!), so I'll probably have to wait until the Christmas Story marathon on Christmas day to see it!

 

[UtahMama]

I heard the blood curtling scream of my 5 year old on Wednesday morning. "There's blood! There's blood" I wasn't too alarmed at first, even when I walked into the room and saw that the blood was coming out of my 2 year old's mouth. He runs a lot and has big teeth, so he cuts his lips a lot. I was, however very much alarmed when I saw pieces of white floating in that blood. Teeth. My worst nightmare. Really. I have nightmares about myself having loose teeth. I am a bit of a tooth fanatic.

I felt a little sick. But quickly sprung into Mommy action. I grabbed him up, grabbed a clean rag, wet it with cold water and began to try and clean the blood out of his mouth. There was a lot. More than any of their ingurys before. To make matters worse, worse than the HUGE piece of tooth missing, part of which I'm sure he swallowed, I couldn't seem to find any cuts. It seemed ALL that blood was coming from his gums around his three, count that, THREE front teeth. As soon as I got him calmed down and the bleeding slowed, I did what had to be done. I felt to see if his teeth were loose. I could only feel one of the front ones, the others were to small. Including the other front one. It is a HUGE chip. Not a chip at all. More like 1/4 of his tooth missing. Gone. Bye Bye. Forever. Anyway. It was. Loose. I went into emotional panic mode. First of all, it's A LONG time before top teeth would be coming in to fill in 3 missing teeth. And second of all, we have NO dental insurance. Don't even have a dentist at the moment. (DH's employer dropped our dental. Just like that. No notice. We paid for it too.) So I called my Mom. Isn't that what everyone does? She suggested that I call his ped. They suggested that I call a dentist. Thanks for nothing. So, I called my sister. She's good friends with her dentists wife. She told me to call and just what to say so they would see him. Since he doesn't see babies usually. So, he said for me to come in and he'd take a look. But, if Kaleb didn't sit still he'd have to send him to the pediatric dentist. Which is in a different town, a good 45 minutes away. THANKFULLY! Kaleb was a dream! He charmed everyone in the office and sat like an angel. And my Kaleb, well, he's a good boy, but he just never sits still. Just the other night he dove off a chair into the floor. He did put a blanket there to soften his fall. The dentist said they might fall out, might turn brown and stay. Or they could be fine. AND he only charged me $20, instead of the normal $55. What a blessing! So, so far, they haven't fallen out, or turned. I guess that's a good sign. How long does it usually take? Now he looks like a thug. My poor baby. His teeth have always chipped very easily. I always worried this would happen. But a big chip in his huge teeth is better than no top teeth at all. Right?

OH MY GOSH! Poor baby! It probably will slowly die if the root/nerve was injured. (I was a pediatric dental assistant for 12 years) Sometimes they'll do a spacer to hold the other teeth in place for several years before the permanent teeth erupt. Not too big a deal with boys for some reason. To work on him, they may need to sedate him or "put him under" in a hospital setting. Go to a pediatric dentist, though, if you can. They are better with little ones and have pedo. sized tools and better patience. Hope it's feeling OK, poor guy!

 

[MommyPoppins]

OH MY GOSH! Poor baby! It probably will slowly die if the root/nerve was injured. (I was a pediatric dental assistant for 12 years) Sometimes they'll do a spacer to hold the other teeth in place for several years before the permanent teeth erupt. Not too big a deal with boys for some reason. To work on him, they may need to sedate him or "put him under" in a hospital setting. Go to a pediatric dentist, though, if you can. They are better with little ones and have pedo. sized tools and better patience. Hope it's feeling OK, poor guy!

What is a spacer? I can't stop seeing Chicklets. Like Mr Wilson on Denise the Menice. And how long before we would start to notice it turning?

I'm looking into insurance. But there just isn't anything out there for individuals. Least not here in sucky Florida. Besides. Now insurance wouldn't do anything for him since it's a pre-exsisting injury. Right?

 

[UtahMama]

What is a spacer? I can't stop seeing Chicklets. Like Mr Wilson on Denise the Menice. And how long before we would start to notice it turning?

I'm looking into insurance. But there just isn't anything out there for individuals. Least not here in sucky Florida. Besides. Now insurance wouldn't do anything for him since it's a pre-exsisting injury. Right?

It is pre-existing so probably not. They have little white teeth (very real looking) fixed to metal with loops to loop around the molars (cemented in place) they'd have to take an impression and NO 2 yr. old would tolerate that. He probably looks fine??? Maybe braces later I think you should consult with a pediatric dentist. See if they can recommend a few options.

 

[Minnie_Moo]

Hope Pumba's hubby isn't causing trouble at WDW!

http://cbs3.com/watercooler/watercooler_story_349155540.html

Also, you must read this hilarious MIL gift thread!

Saw you over there, Twink!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1299897


Another pitiful puppy dog in a Christmas costume

 

[TwinkieMama]

Hey MommyP! Good to see you around these parts. I am looking forward to the pictures and YIKES!!! about the tooth injury... very scary and it sounds like you did all the right things.

Uma- you skinny woman of many talents! I didn't know you knew all about teeth.... smartypantsmama!!!!

My little Twinkerbell had a cleft palate so we have tooth issues all over the place and her twin sis Princess Twinkie has these naturally deeply pitted teeth that get cavities at the drop of a hat (plus her gag reflex is so stong that brushing is a challenge and flossing is an adventure!).... all this to say
The pediatric dentist is SO worth it!


Hi everyone else

 

[Backstage_Gal]

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[UtahMama]

Moo! That MIL gift giving thread is thefunniest thing I have ever read! I am sore from all the laughing!!!! I think I may have busted my gut!!!!

 

[Minnie_Moo]

I thought it was pretty funny, especialy the 8-track tapes as a gift?!? WTH? Who would give that these days . . .

Be sure to follow the links to the threads from the last couple years too. At least to read the first post about what the gifts were. That stuff is too off-the-wall to make up.

IMHO.

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica][font=Arial,Helvetica] The Top Ten Worst Gifts from Last Christmas[/font][/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica]by Donna Beadle[/font]
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[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica](FeatureSource) Some people have the knack for dreaming up the perfect gift for friends and loved ones during the holidays. Most of us, however, are susceptible to the pressure and lack of creativity that can often lead to the last minute purchase of a gift in bad taste. Givers of bad gifts often mean well, but end up becoming a chapter in the receiver’s memories of gifts gone wrong. [/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] Last year, Sam Goody hosted a Bad-Gift Boycott on December 26, inviting bad-gift recipients to “return” their unwanted gifts to Santa. A large dumpster overflowed with chintzy toys, useless gadgets, homemade “art,” dreadful book titles and unwanted clothing. [/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] The following is a list of the 10 worst gifts collected at the Sam Goody Bad-Gift Boycott. Let them serve as a warning to bad-gift givers everywhere: [/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 1. Clown Art – in the form of prints, statues, T-shirts and towels. Who knows, clown art might make resurgence in the years to come, but for now, resist the urge to purchase anything clown-related. Whether it’s a happy clown or a sad clown, the receiver of your gift will resemble the latter. Lou: Take Note!

[/font] [font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 2. Homemade Sweaters – Remind yourself that the person who knitted the garment at least thought enough of you to take the time to create it, regardless of how itchy and ill-fitting it may be.[/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 3. Puzzles – A good puzzle can be a great way to get the family together. However, be wary of giving a puzzle to anyone between the ages of 15 to 25. This age group sees the concept of working on a puzzle akin to watching grass grow.[/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 4. Tube Socks – Many stores carry them in packages of three at prices thrifty holiday shoppers can’t refuse. Retro is in, but not THAT in.[/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 5. Ties – Ugly ties, along with the fruitcake, have become a bad gift cliché. Yet, both items arrived in droves at last year’s Bad-Gift Boycott. Ladies, trust us, go easy on the ties this year.[/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 6. Exercise Videos/Diet Books – Even if the package is adorned with multiple bows, it is impossible to give a gift of this ilk without offending the receiver. A gift/hint of this nature is as subtle as a battering ram.[/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 7. Undergarments – Women typically choose boxer shorts with overly cute designs that men can’t wear to the gym. Men typically choose something too risqué -- your average woman wouldn’t wear them in a million years. Men, trust us, go easy on the lingerie.[/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 8. Padded Toilet Seat – What were you thinking?[/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 9. Sausage Sample Pack – Sausage is best in small quantities. Very few people really, truly have a need for 10 different kinds of sausage at any one time.[/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] 10. Drug Store Perfumes – It’s cute if a very young boy buys it as his first gift for Mom, other than that, cheap perfume is wrong on too many levels to actually list.

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[UtahMama]

Very Funny Moo!

Answer to your edit line question: 3...

Dental assistant (12 years)
Hair (9 years) My Hoity-Toity Years (Nordstrom Perfume sales 1 Christmas!)
Daycare (2 years) LOVE my daycare buddies!

 

[HaleyB]

I was just driving by and wanted to say hello! BUT I read MommyP's tooth report and had to say yikes!!! Poor baby. But ALSO MommyP check your regular health insurance- dental accidents are often covered, and (((hugs))) .

I can not remember when my last drive by was My Sister had surgery (minor) on Wednesday and I had her sweet baby until today. Now my Mom has her. The other one (adopted 'virtual' twins) is much harder to look after because he has all sorts of, well, issues. So he is home with her and a babysitter.

It was big fun playing with a baby for a few days. She is such a good baby. She did not cry, not once!

My parents living here has cut way into my "free" time. So I don't get to play as much. Plus I have to keep my house clean now, they live 2 minutes away and like to invite themselves over. My Mom just stopped working last month and she needs a hobby. Soon.

I ordered two tons of gifts online today. I have no idea what I spent. I only had about 40 minutes and I knew I was already cutting it close with shipping times and all.

 

[Backstage_Gal]

I was just driving by and wanted to say hello! BUT I read MommyP's tooth report and had to say yikes!!! Poor baby. But ALSO MommyP check your regular health insurance- dental accidents are often covered, and (((hugs))) .

I can not remember when my last drive by was My Sister had surgery (minor) on Wednesday and I had her sweet baby until today. Now my Mom has her. The other one (adopted 'virtual' twins) is much harder to look after because he has all sorts of, well, issues. So he is home with her and a babysitter.

It was big fun playing with a baby for a few days. She is such a good baby. She did not cry, not once!

My parents living here has cut way into my "free" time. So I don't get to play as much. Plus I have to keep my house clean now, they live 2 minutes away and like to invite themselves over. My Mom just stopped working last month and she needs a hobby. Soon.

I ordered two tons of gifts online today. I have no idea what I spent. I only had about 40 minutes and I knew I was already cutting it close with shipping times and all.

Haley, poor woman,I feel for you!!Mom 2 mins away and popping over all the time? Just like on what was that show, oh yes, Everybody Loves Raymon! Makes for a great sitcom, not so much in real life, ughhhhhhhhh!!!

Anyone have hobby suggestions for Haley's mom? Im sure Mr Silly will put up a reward!!!!!!!!!!! (not to mention Haley)