The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 2

[julia & nicks mom]

I would also be livid. I used to work for a principal like this so don't be surprised if he thinks what he did is perfectly acceptable. It's an outdated technique and the punishment doesn't fit the behavior. That teaches nothing about respecting the teacher (assuming that was his goal). It humiliates and IMHO, humiliation is NEVER effective discipline.

I would also wonder about this classmate. How was this any of his business? Was he in charge of collecting homework? I'm confused, though. Did the teacher not allow her the opportunity to produce the homework and took the classmate's word instead? If that is the case, there really needs to be serious discussion with the classroom teacher. It doesn't matter if your daughter has social issues or not. Part of the teacher's job is to make her classroom a place where ALL students feel accepted and safe.

I hope you've had a positive resolution to this by now . Give your daughter an extra hug from us. I'm sure she needs it.

dawn -

I read it that the classroom helper collected the homework and did something with her DD's homework - leaving her with no proof!

the teacher should not have a system in place that allows another child to have control of someone else's homework -

I would certainly be requesting a room change

 

[bengalbelle]

Now that Tarzan Rocks is gone, here is my new reason to go to AK...

I'm such a chicken, but that ride looks like fun. I watched the video that was posted on the Theme Parks Board. Great picture!

 

[KristineN]

OK...so what's this High School Musical thing??

 

[KristineN]

Does anyone know about or have an ING account?? A Dis friend was talking about it...but I am not familiar with it.

 

[bear74]

this will have to do

congrats.

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Marti, did you guys get the lemonade?! That alone would make it the experience worth it!

I didn't know they made lemonade! But now I do so I am prepared for the next trip.

 

[bengalbelle]

Congrats, Dawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


For the sleeping, ask your doctor about an OTC med called Melatonin. Rees' Neurologist told us to give it to him (he had a horrible time sleeping due to brain issues). It is the natural hormone your body makes to help you sleep and rest. We get it at GNC. He takes 4mg a night, and it really helps him relax and get into a deeper stage of sleep (not so restless).

As far as the migraines and stuffiness, your body is increasing the fluid volume in your body 3x the normal amt for the baby. That makes all blood vessels swell and increases migraines and stuffiness. It can get better as the pg progresses. In the mean time, try using Vicks vapor rub, those nose strips, a cool mist humidifier, sleeping propped up. Also keep taking the tylenol even when you're not hurting to help prevent one. I'd mention this to your OB and tell him it's past annoying to see if he can give you a prescription. I took prescription migraine meds while pg with no problems.

As far as relaxing, I suggest trying a prenatal yoga or pilates type class. They are very relaxing and great for reducing stress and tension. You could also put on soothing music and meditate/relax for a few minutes per day. Prop your feet up, put on a good movie, and relax!

As far as worries, it is so common to have all those feelings. Part of being pg is over analyzing it all and worrying. That's why we're mothers! Sending you hugs and most importantly

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you trying to say something with the large, pink writing

I am going to check with the Dr. about the Melatonin. Thanks for that. I think you're right about the exercise too. I haven't been to the gym since I found out I was pregnant because of the morning sickness and dizziness, but now that both of those are going away, I'm going to try to get back there next week.

 

[tink2020]

I didn't know they made lemonade! But now I do so I am prepared for the next trip.

It's FANTASTIC! So.... what's "the rest" of your info that you couldn't share?!

 

[babytrees]

My mom told me the same thing. I was concerned about starting a family....way back when. I told her I wanted to wait until I could afford to stay home. She said if you wait until you can afford it you will never have them. Today I am celebrating DS, Austin, 12th birthday. I am glad I took my mom's advice.

Lynn

Happy Birthday Austin!!!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I'm such a chicken, but that ride looks like fun. I watched the video that was posted on the Theme Parks Board. Great picture!

We watched that video too Dawn - but it wasn't as good as the ride. Alot of the ride is in the dark, so it wasn't captured on the video. One of the coolest part of the ride was the new technology they used... they actually rotated the track - when we went up a hill and it looked like the Yeti rip the tracks off the mountain we were stopped completely. They rotated the tracks from straight to curved so that when we went backwards we went a different way than the way we came. Really cool ride.

 

[Steamboat Marti]

It's FANTASTIC! So.... what's "the rest" of your info that you couldn't share?!

Still can't share - trying to preserve the magic.... I'll share as soon as I can... but it involves doing something nice for another DDAer and I don't want to give it away!!!

 

[bengalbelle]

Does anyone know about or have an ING account?? A Dis friend was talking about it...but I am not familiar with it.

I have one and Christopher has one. So far I've found them to be really easy to deal with and the interest rate is really good. We need to move Christopher's tuition money and thought about a short term CD, but the ING account pays better. I admit I'm a little worried about moving so much money into that account, but I haven't found anyone who has had problems with them and they're FDIC insured.

There is a lot of info about ING on the budget board.

 

[bengalbelle]

We watched that video too Dawn - but it wasn't as good as the ride. Alot of the ride is in the dark, so it wasn't captured on the video. One of the coolest part of the ride was the new technology they used... they actually rotated the track - when we went up a hill and it looked like the Yeti rip the tracks off the mountain we were stopped completely. They rotated the tracks from straight to curved so that when we went backwards we went a different way than the way we came. Really cool ride.

Maybe in December 2007 (wah!) I'll be brave enough to ride it. You and tinknme are killing me with your pictures! Great reports, btw.

 

[babytrees]

Amy -

I just found out that the actors in High School Musical do in fact sing their own songs -

the video of B5 singing "getcha your head in the game" is a bonus track -

I will be so happy to go home and have that tidbit of information that Cassidy doesn't have.....gotta keep up the pretense that I am smarter than my teenager.

We do not like the B5 version of that song

 

[babytrees]

Midnite--

I didn't want to put my 2 cents in until I caught up.
When my daughter was in fourth grade we had trouble with a music teacher so I called explained the situation to the principal and asked for a meeting with him. He said come on over and we'll talk but please don't tell anyone....well by the time I had walked over(10 minutes max) it was all over the school...hmm who told I wonder. While we didn't get it worked out to my satisfaction it was worked on. Then 2 months later a child stole from my daughter. Again to the principal....He BLAMED my daughter and said it couldn't of been this girl because she was in the Gifted and Talented program!! That day we started looking for a different school....I went in and interviewed the principal of the best fit academic wise for my girls, transferred them the next year and while not thrilled with Abi's 4th grade teacher I am happy over all with school.

Your principal has gone way over the line!!! Even if you get some real answers today this needs to be brought up to the Superintendent of schools. While the school board is great the Superintendent is in essence the principals boss. Start with the Sup. and move outward. And if possible see if you can change schools this year/next fall.

As someone else mentioned this can be a great learning tool for your daughter also, a reminder of the story of the boy who cried wolf.

Hope all goes well in the coming days

 

[bear74]

*Warning* this is going to be long.
This is not the time or the way that I wanted to announce...but...I'm almost 9 weeks pregnant . Unfortunately, this pregnancy is not going as smoothly as my first. I'm miserable and hoping someone here has some answers.

First of all, for the past few days I haven't been able to sleep. I don't fall asleep until after midnight, then I'm awake on and off throughout the night. Even when I do fall asleep I'm aware that I'm not in a "good" sleep. I'm averaging 4-5 hours of sleep per night (and that is interrupted sleep).

Secondly I have a horrible headache on the left side of my head. I'm kind of stuffy so I figure that is part of the reason for the headache. The other reason is lack of sleep. By bedtime the headache is so bad I think it is part of the reason I can't go to sleep. Then it hurts worse because I'm not getting enough sleep .

I also have been breaking out in what Kate and I figure are hives. I'm not 100% sure about that since I didn't have them when I went to the Dr. They started a few days after I found out I was pregnant, and come and go.

So this is what I've tried for the headache - Tylenol and Benadryl. Didn't do a thing. Breathe Right nasal strips to help with the stuffiness. It helps a little.

For the insomnia - Tylenol and Benadryl. The Benadryl helped me fall asleep faster, but I was awake within an hour and a half of going to sleep.

Hives - Benadryl and Cortisone cream.

Once I started looking at everything I realized many of these problems seem stress/worry related. I'm a worrier and stress about everything, so this wouldn't be unusual.

So what am I stressed about? At first I thought nothing. Then I realized I've been sort of anxious since I found out I was pregnant. Don't get me wrong - this we wanted this and we're very happy - I just don't have the same over the moon sense of joy that I did with Christopher. I guess I'm worried about how another child will affect our family. We can afford another baby, but finances are still on my mind. Someone please (honestly) tell me this is normal.

I am also on prescription meds for chronic conditions. My dr. has assured me that he has patients on these meds all of the time, but all 3 at once?? I'm anxious that me taking the meds are going to affect the baby (I did do pre-pregnancy counseling/planning and the dr. said they were OK, I just still worry).

I am also due right when Christopher will be starting Kindergarten. We're also changing schools, so he won't have any of his friends from his current school there. He will be fine, but I worry that a new sibling, new school, Kindergarten is going to be tough for him.

So...everything is out there now. Can anyone say anything that will make me feel better?

How about techniques for relaxing?

Any home remedies for stuffy nose/headaches/insomnia???

I'm sorry to be such a downer. I just feel awful!

Just wanted to say Congrats. sending prayers and

 

[Tammi67]

We are getting ready to hit the road and head to PA to visit with my parents for the weekend. I will be off and on, but probably not much.

To everyone with sicknesses.....I hope you all feel better soon.

And to everyone else, I hope you all have a great weekend!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

have a good weekend tammi

 

[julia & nicks mom]

here is my new spring break design

 

[babytrees]

here is my new spring break design

That would be great for a summer t also!! Awesome!!!