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Want to know how to make the most of our features? From creating your own wall, friending, commenting, & more -- we have it covered! Need help finding particular support forums or resources onsite? Wondering about those strange acronyms? Maybe you'd like to test your signature or have questions, comments, or concerns you'd like to share. Drop in anytime! Our door is always open for you!

Hosts for this board are Marla (Princess&ThePea) and MissyJ. You can send either of us a private message by clicking on our usernames at the bottom left of the board.

This is the place to introduce yourself and meet others from throughout the site. Whether you have questions, comments on what's happening in your world, a review, cute joke or story to pass along, or want to seek advice from your fellow members -- the Anything Board is the place for you! Enjoy!

Are you trying to conceive or perhaps want to avoid a pregnancy? Maybe you are using Natural Family Planning. This is the place to learn more about charting your basal body temp (BBT), cervical changes, and more. Whether you are a veteran at charting or want to start, here's the spot for you!

Have you just started trying to get pregnant? Perhaps you have been trying for a while and need some additional support as you move forward in your journey. Meet with others on a quest to start (or add to!) your family, ask questions, share advice and encouragement!

Welcome to TTC: 2 years or more! This area was especially created for our members who are veterans of the "trying to conceive" journey. Moving beyond the standard charts and testing, members here are able to focus on the trials and support needed for this particular time in their lives.

There is nothing more stressful in the TTC journey than peeing on that stick! Come post pics of your HPT's and OPK's! Together we can all squint, see that line, and celebrate! Tons of information about brands and testing do's and dont's!

Trying to conceive can be frustrating enough. But what about if you're over 35? There are a whole bunch of issues that come up that weren't around before. Find out what your peers are going through!

Are you about to embark on the journey to parenthood? What kinds of things worry you? Make you excited? Are you going to chart your temperature or just let it happen? Discuss this and more with other folks like you!

Are you trying to conceive and over your ideal weight? Weight itself is a struggle by any means, but is this interfering with your conceiving a child? Meet with other moms and moms-to-be and talk about what bugs you most, what your deepest concerns are and what you think might be a good solution!

Whether you've suffered a stillbirth or miscarriage, trying again can be filled with worry and fear. Talk with other parents who are going through this and get support. Please Read: Loss is a sensitive subject and out of respect for those who have endured a loss, we would like all users to use the following notations when mentioning specific topics in their posts. For example PG MENT: I am pregnant after a loss. You can use these terms to start off your topic: PG MENT (Pregnancy Mentioned) or CHILD MENT (Children Mentioned.) In addition to keeping these boards sensitive to the needs of our members, please do not include your signature if it includes pictures of children. Feel free to share your pictures in your personal photo hosting accounts.

Are you using clomid? About to start? Connect with other moms hoping to conceive using this wonder drug and find out what the ins and outs are. Please note: If you have a medical question, please contact your healthcare provider. This board is for peer-to-peer support!

Infertility has its own unique stressors that may affect everything from family finances, relationships, work, and more. The emotional rollercoaster alone can be difficult to navigate. Know that you are not alone. Join in here with others that understand what you are dealing with!

There are many phases of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) with each presenting its own unique need for support. This board is for all those IVF'ers -- past, present, and future! Please join in as we discuss the varied emotions, mechanics of the process, and much more!

Adding a new baby will jump start the New Year in the best way possible! Join other January 2014 hopefuls in your journey from conception to delivery and beyond!

Those expecting in February 2014 will have a new "sweetheart" to cherish! Come share your excitement with others on your journey to parenthood!

Let March 2014 present you with the luckiest of clovers -- a new addition to your family tree! Meet up here with other March 2014 parents-to-be as you share this adventure!

A super springtime gift will be your new baby to hold! Gather here with other April 2014 parents-to-be on this rollercoaster ride to parenthood!

The month of May will be a terrific time to greet a new little one to your home! Talk with other May 2014 hopefuls on your journey to parenthood!

Want to grow your family in June 2014? Discuss your path to and through pregnancy and beyond with other hopefuls here!

Create your own fireworks as you welcome your new babe in July 2014! Chat with other hopefuls about ttc, pregnancy, and raising your family!

How amazing would your summer become with a new baby? Join other August 2014 parents-to-be to discuss the ups and downs of pregnancy and parenting!

September is a wonderful time of year to add a new addition! Join other September 2014 hopefuls as you move from ttc, through pregnancy, on to raising your family!

Celebrating harvest time will be even more wonderful as you welcome your special bounty -- a new baby! Connect with other October 2014 hopefuls to share in your journey!

Are you striving to make November 2014 "your month" for bringing home baby? Meet here to chat with others ready to do the same!

Make this holiday season extra special -- by bringing a new little one home! Chat here with other December 2014 hopefuls as you share your journey!

Excited about kicking off a New Year with a new addition on your family tree? Meet here with other January 2013 hopefuls to celebrate your pregnancy journey together!

What more perfect celebration in a season of "love" is a new baby in your arms? Chat here with other February 2013 expectant parents and share!

Will March 2013 be "your month" for a new baby in your home? Come in and talk with others sharing this journey through pregnancy and beyond!

Is a new baby in your springtime forecast? Join here with other April 2013 hopefuls as you navigate through pregnancy, parenting, and more!

Looking forward to celebrating Mother's Day with a new baby? Meet other May 2013 parents-to-be!

Greeting summer with a June 2013 arrival? Talk with other expectant parents here as you journey through pregnancy and beyond!

Kick off July 2013 with a bang by bringing home a new addition to your family! Share with other parents-to-be here!

Are you aiming for August 2013 as your expected due date? Join here with others as you share your journey through pregnancy and beyond!

Looking forward to September 2013 for your due date? Meet with others due the same month to discuss your excitement, vent your concerns, and celebrate your milestones - together!

The ultimate "treat" for this Halloween season -- a new baby! Talk with other October 2013 hopefuls as you prepare!

Giving "thanks" is never easier when you have a new baby to cuddle and hold! Meet other November 2013 parents-to-be and share your journey!

A December 2013 is bound to bring a touch of magic to your holiday season! Join in the conversations here with other parents-to-be to share the adventure!

Does your child have a 2011 or 2012 birthdate? Meet here with other parents in this age group to discuss milestones, development, funny quirks, play, and more!

April is a time of rebirth and celebration of life! Meet up with other April 2012 parents as you seek to journey through parenthood together!

Fall is a wonderful time of year to welcome a new arrival to your family! Talk here with other October 2012 hopefuls as you await that special day!

Giving thanks takes on a whole new meaning as you enjoy your newborn in November 2012! Join here with others as you dream about that day of bringing home baby!

Make December 2012 a magical season you'll remember forever as you snuggle with your new baby in your arms! Meet here to talk with others as you journey through pregnancy and beyond!

Are you seeking to have a little one this month? Meet and discuss your journey through pregnancy and beyond with other September 2011 hopefuls!

Autumn is a perfect time to bring home a new baby! Join with other October 2011 hopefuls to talk about your dreams and plans!

This time of year is perfect to celebrate the magic of a new birth! Chat here with other December 2011 parents-to-be to share in your excitement and anticipation!

Are you immersed in raising a child in this age group? Connect here with other parents dealing with similar ages / stages and interests!

Fall is be the perfect time of year to celebrate a birthday! Meet here with other October/November 2010 parents as you ride through this adventure called "parenthood"!

Did you fulfill your New Year's Resolution by welcoming a brand new baby this month? Come join with other parents who's little ones arrived in January '09. The journey to parenthood may be just beginning but it is bound to be a great ride!

Are you a parent of a June or July 2009 little one? We hope you will gather here to discuss the challenges and great joys of raising a toddler!

Did your summer blast beginning with a brand new baby? Meet up with parents sharing similar ages/stages throughout your adventure known as parenthood!

Did you have a child born in July, August, or September 2008? Meet here with other parents sharing your same journey!

Do you have a child that was born in this time frame? You're dealing with new challenges, opportunities and more! Jump in with other parents for encouragement, support, or simply a much needed laugh for your day!

Do you have a kid born in this month? Come meet other moms and dads like you and share your wisdom and stories.

Now that you are expecting -- one of the fun tasks ahead is selecting the perfect name for that bundle of joy. Feel free to share and seek input about some of your options, discuss name meanings, spelling ideas (traditional or modern?), your vents over choosing a name and more!

Second only to the positive pregnancy test, nothing is more exciting than that first sneak peak at your growing baby! Boy? Girl? Twins? Questions? Answers? Bragging rights? It all goes here! Come share with us!

Are you pregnant with two, three, or more? What are the perks & pressures that come with carrying multiples? What are the necessities for multiple babies? Here you can connect with other multiple parents to be as you share this journey!

Are you pregnant with questions/concerns or are you a "been there/done that" mom willing to share your advice with others? This is a gathering place to exchange peer to peer support regardless of the stage you're in! Please be sure to read through the "Board Guidelines" thread before posting.

Having a high-risk pregnancy means that a woman has a greater chance of complications due to conditions in her pregnancy, her own medical status, lifestyle, age, or other external factors. Many times, complications are unexpected and may occur without warning. Other times, there are certain risk factors that make problems more likely. If you are currently experiencing a high risk pregnancy, have experienced one in the past or thinking of conceiving knowing you will have to go through a high risk pregnancy, join us here for support from women who are going through some of the same situations.

Did you start out heavy when you conceived? How are you doing through this pregnancy? What kinds of issues are you concerned with? Find other moms-to-be in your same situation and talk about it!

You're pregnant again after losing a baby. Is this pregnancy making you feel paranoid or worried all the time? Do you want an ultrasound or appointment every week because of what you've gone through? Well, don't worry -- you're not strange for feeling that way. Whether you're a veteran mom, or still hoping to become one, this place is for you to connect with other moms who've been in this situation and get relief.

Have you decided to attempt labor without the use of any pain medications? Perhaps you would like to avoid medical interventions as much as possible? Join in to discuss how you plan on approaching pain in childbirth, creating a useful birth plan for your option, and more!

Are you planning a vaginal birth after having a c-section? Do you find that a lot of medical "folks" don't want you to have one? Find out what might be involved with your friends here and get support and answers to your questions.

Whether you are recovering from a planned or emergency c-section, scheduled for a first or repeat surgery, or just looking for information to prepare yourself for any possibility, we're here for you. Find support, get your questions answered, and find out what other moms are doing to speed their physical and emotional healing.

Are you feeling like you could be suffering from the baby blues or have signs of PPD? Perhaps you don't know the symptoms, but just know you're not feeling like yourself since the birth of your child. PPD is often a misunderstood illness that many struggle with admitting they have or put off seeking help for. There is help available from many resources. We'll discuss this and other important issues here.

Share or move your birth story here! If you have a journal or want to archive your birthing "lodge" that you'd like to share, let us know about it. You can share positive and disappointing stories here -- there are no limitations.

Whether you are getting started, dealing with problems, wondering about your supply, or just looking for support and encouragement while breastfeeding -- this is the board for you!

Are you still breastfeeding your toddler? When is it okay to stop breastfeeding? Are you having a tough time trying to wean your toddler? Besides getting strange looks sometimes, extended breastfeeding (meaning going longer than a year) can be very beneficial. Tell us your ideas.

Bottlefeeding your baby can be trickier than you think. There are so many options to choose from, and figuring what to do when your baby has special dietary needs can be downright confusing! Join in with others and discuss the ins and outs of bottlefeeding your baby - from coupons, to brand-name vs. generics, and more!

Want to try your hand at making your child's food from scratch? What are some sure-fire things to do and NOT do? Share what's worked and hasn't, and let us know your secret tips for making mom's best food.

Ah..... there are so many options available for parents that want / need to keep baby snuggled up close as they go about their daily routines. There are front carriers, backpack styles, wraps, slings, and more to choose from! Perhaps you need information on what style may be the best fit. Maybe you simply want to learn more on the *why* parents are baby-wearers and express any concerns! Join in and learn more today!

Are you about to venture into using cloth, are a veteran, or are just curious about making the switch from disposables? Cloth diapering has many benefits, including diminishing diaper rash and being more ecologically sound.

Ok let's hear it! What is (or was!) on your baby registry wish list? Did you find a "must have" baby gear item that you recommend? How did you weigh the options for where your baby would sleep, ride, play? Join in - ask questions - give advice today!

Autism is a complex neurological disorder affecting individuals in the areas of social interaction, repetitive stereotyped behavior and communication. It often shows up in the first three years of life, often becoming more apparent in a child from 18-36 months of age. Currently there is no known cause that has been found though there are a large number of potential causes from genetic to environmental. Autism and its related disorders affect individuals in every country and region of the world and knows no racial, ethnic nor economic boundaries. Autism is referred to as a spectrum disorder - meaning the symptoms can occur in any combination and with varying degrees of severity. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can also be referred interchangeably with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) as both are terms for the spectrum that encompass the following disorders: Autism Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, Rett’s Syndrome, Child Disintegrative Disorder and PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified aka "Atypical Autism".)

Are you a parent of a child that has been diagnosed with a birth defect(s)? Perhaps you have a special needs child? As parents, you are your child's best advocate. Please join us as we discuss the issues that concern you, help one another navigate whatever lies ahead, and simply provide support as needed.

No one said that parenting was easy, but most are surprised at just how challenging childhood safety can be! From choosing (and properly installing/using!) the right carseat, learning about rating standards, childproofing your home, recalls galore, and laws that can vary from state to state -- it can become overwhelming! Come and meet our host, ask questions, and remove at least some of the guesswork as you seek to provide the safest 'world' for your little one to explore without installing them in a bubble!

Ever wondered if there was an alternative to diapering your newborn? Full-time, part-time or occasional users find natural infant hygiene is a great way to bond with their baby while helping the environment. Join us on the Elimination Communication board to find out more about this easy method of keeping baby clean and healthy!

Are you starting the process of adoption or interested in foster parenting? What kinds of questions do you have? Where do you begin? Meet with other prospective parents and talk about what is challenging you. Have you already fostered/adopted or perhaps are a child of one of these options? Please join in! All are welcome!

Going through the birth of a preemie is really traumatic. These worries don't end with the infant leaving the hospital either. A lot of the time these special babies are sent home on monitors and even oxygen supplements. The problems that they can acquire from their early entrance into the world can be life lasting. As parents of preemies you know how important support from others can be. Meet here and find out what others are doing.

Sick of watching strangers count as you stand in the checkout line? Tired of hearing snide comments about birth control? It isn't easy to have a large family these days. Societal expectations and large families just don't mix. Get together and discuss the problems and blessings of a large family.

Do you say "zed" instead of "zee"? Do you understand such terms as "loonie", "toonie", and "eh?"? Do you wear a toque and sometimes feel like you live in an igloo? Are Timbits, double-doubles, and poutine a staple in your diet? If so, then this is the place for you! From Bonavista to Vancouver Island, from the Arctic Circle to the Great Lake Waters... with thousands of Tim Hortons in between! Welcome to our little bit of Canada on PO! Come join the fun and we hope you enjoy your stay!

Military families struggle with "intermittent single parenting" and how to help their children cope with loss and separation. Most active-duty military families, even when intact, are usually separated from extended family members. Other stressors include frequent relocation, and children's worry about their parent(s) working in dangerous situations. What are the issues that affect you most?

How do you soothe more than one cranky baby? Do multiples have a language all their own? Are they identical or fraternal? Here is the place to relax and meet other parents like you.

Have you chosen home education for your child(ren)? Interested in exploring your options? Whether you are a veteran homeschooling family or one just taking the leap gather here for support, ideas, and more!

"Are you a single parent or parent-to-be? Are your days long and exhausting and you feel no one understands? Whether you will be single parenting on purpose or have been left to raise your child(ren) on your own, you are not alone. There are specific challenges that one faces while going through a pregnancy alone and/or single parenting that those with partners don’t experience. Come here for support, advice, and a shoulder to lean on from others who know and understand what you are going through!"

Attachment parenting is a philosophy that practices nurturing parenting methods. These methods create strong emotional bonds between the infant and parent(s). As a result, this strong attachment helps the child develop secure, empathic, peaceful, and enduring relationships. Share what works for you!

Were you a graduating member of the TTC for the First Time Board? Gather here with your friends to share updates as you all journey together on that adventure known as parenthood! Enjoy!

Were you a member of one of our Planning a Family forums? Most likely you enjoyed a wonderful bond with other users. Don't let that come to an end! Join in here as you move through the rest of your journey to and through parenthood together!

Are you big and beautiful? Come hang out and enjoy your peers. We'd also like to recommend these guidelines to make sure you're in the right place. If you're size 12 or smaller, please check out our Weight Loss Buddies Board. If not, and you're size 14/1X or larger, here is your place to be!

Have you been touched by diabetes? Do you, a partner, a child, or a loved one have diabetes? Are you looking for support, menu ideas, a place to vent? Do you have questions about Gestation Diabetes testing, finger pokes and all the fun of how to make needles more tolerable? We are not medical professionals but we have "been there, doing that." Come join us for friendship, information, and support!

Women's health & wellness matters are important topics worthy of support! Gather here to discuss everything from PMS, thyroid concerns, exercise/fitness questions, proper nutrition, and more. This is also the place for those that either are battling cancer or other serious illness/disease (or survivors!) to gain support! Join in the discussions today.

Sometimes a pregnancy just doesn't work out. If you've experienced either a miscarriage or stillbirth, the long-term affects can be far-reaching. Meet others who have been through this, talk, share, and heal together.

Please Read: Loss is a sensitive subject and out of respect for those who have endured a loss, we would like all users to use the following notations when mentioning specific topics in their posts. For example PG MENT: I am pregnant after a loss. You can use these terms to start off your topic: PG MENT (Pregnancy Mentioned), TTC MENT (Trying to Conceive Mentioned), CHILD MENT (Children Mentioned.) In addition to keeping these boards sensitive to the needs of our members, please do not include your signature. Those posted here will be removed. We also request your sensitivity in your choice of avatars if you are a frequent visitor of this board. Thank you for your cooperation & understanding.

The loss of a loved one is a difficult journey. As you traverse through your grieving process, we invite you to share your memories, your concerns, your fears. It is our hope that through the support of one another that we can ease some of the pain, provide encouragement and hope, and help lead one another on a path of healing.

Would you like to share your grief experience? Would it help to talk about it? If so, post yours here and get support!

Please Read: Loss is a sensitive subject and out of respect for those who have endured a loss, we would like all users to use the following notations when mentioning specific topics in their posts. For example PG MENT: I am pregnant after a loss. You can use these terms to start off your topic: PG MENT (Pregnancy Mentioned), TTC MENT (Trying to Conceive Mentioned), CHILD MENT (Children Mentioned.) In addition to keeping these boards sensitive to the needs of our members, please do not include your signature if it includes pictures of children.

Have you suffered a loss due to an abortion? Whether your abortion was yesterday or years ago, here you will find a place to discuss your feelings of grief and loss. We recognize that each woman's abortion experience is different - and ask that everyone here respects that. This is not a place to be judgmental or to debate the topic. This is also not a place to serve as a resource site for those seeking information on obtaining an abortion. While we will respect that women have a right to choose, this is not the mission of this site. If you have any questions or concerns, please email MissyJ

Please Read: Loss is a sensitive subject and out of respect for those who have endured a loss, we would like all users to use the following notations when mentioning specific topics in their posts. For example PG MENT: I am pregnant after a loss. You can use these terms to start off your topic: PG MENT (Pregnancy Mentioned), TTC MENT (Trying to Conceive Mentioned), CHILD MENT (Children Mentioned.) In addition to keeping these boards sensitive to the needs of our members, please do not include your signature if it includes tickers for pregnancy, ultrasounds, or pictures of children.

Have you just read a rockin' bestseller that you can't wait to recommend? Simply looking for suggestions for a good suspense, action, romance, or tearjerker to add to your reading list? Drop in and share your personal favorites, join in our challenges, and enjoy much more today!

Want to get the book in time for bookclub? Amazon has a great section of Bestsellers.

Are you an avid coupon clipper or looking for help to get started on maximizing your savings? Struggling with debt or just wanting to take better control of your family finances? Are you ready to learn ways to live better for less or willing to share what worked for you? Join in the discussions today!

Do you enjoy practicing the art of persuasion? Are you up to being challenged on your opinions and open to allowing others to share their points of view? We welcome respectful discourse on a wide variety of topics including ?news of the day? items, ?just for fun? type, and everything in-between! Please make sure to read our Debate board tips and guidelines thread prior to posting.

This forum is just plain fun (and sometimes addictive!) It's a great way to keep that stretch that thinking cap and keep those "preggo" or "mommy" brain syndromes in check! It is also an excellent and quick means to boost your post count! Join in on any of our current or ongoing games -- or start your own! (Don't forget to share the rules to allow others to participate!)
To allow games to load as quickly as possible, please make sure to turn off your signature while playing here! ~Thanks!

Do you find getting "down and dirty" in the garden something you enjoy? Whether you passion is flowers, veggies, or a combination -- this is the group for you! Seek advice, share pics of your efforts, and exchange tips. Let your "harvest" this season include a host of new friends as well!

Are you a shutterbug? You could be the next Ansel Adams. Talk about your technique! Do you like black and white over color? What's your favorite subject to photograph? How did you get started? Post here.

Looking for materials or a how-to book? Click your way to getting just the right thing! Amazon has a great selection of photography items.

This is our main board for collecting all of our community recipes! Whether you are looking for meal inspiration or have a delicious dessert you'd like to share... this is the place! Be on the lookout for some of our own additions as well!

Pulling together those favorite pics into treasured pages to be enjoyed for generations takes a creative eye and talent! Perhaps you are just getting started or trying to design a special gift. Whether you are new to scrapbooking or a "pro", drop in and share today! Need an item? Check out this handy search and find a deal!

Whether you are wielding material and stitching or taming a pile of yarn into a special creation, it is truly a unique art form! Meet up here to discuss designs, projects, or advice. This is a place for novices and experts to join forces and share your passion! Don't forget to show off your accomplishments!

Atheism and agnosticism cover a large spectrum of individualized spiritual beliefs. If you prefer to tread your own path beyond the confines of organized religious dogma, this is the place for you. Join other freethinkers for conversation and companionship.
Please note: This is a support board. Please do not post or PM spiritual advice or proselytization, and remain respectful of our beliefs.

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or perhaps wishing to enrich your own? Our hope for this board is to support one another in our spiritual journey; to share ideas on raising our children as Catholics, and to provide a forum to learn and grow with other Catholic Families. **Please note -- non Catholics are always welcome here with the understanding that this is a support board for Catholic families. We will do our best to respond to any questions you may have.**

Welcome to the Fundamentalist Christian Board, an online faith community for people who accept the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. Get together with other Christians to discuss issues that influence your life.

Do you have questions about religion? Are you seeking more information to help you determine or move forward on your own spiritual path? Perhaps you would simply like to learn more about the traditions and customs of another faith to gain greater understanding! This is the board for you! Please be certain that you read and accept the "Ground Rules for Posting" thread before you jump in!

Being Jewish in today's world isn't always easy. How are you planning to raise your kids? Are you going to mix the secular with the religious? Share what works for your family here.

If you are part of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, here is your place to meet other LDS families and discuss the issues that affect you most.

Welcome to the Progressive Christian Families board, an online faith community for people who accept Christ as the Messiah and approach their faith from a diverse view, taking historical, literary, cultural, and spiritual traditions into account. This board is for conversation, communion and reflection.

Do you celebrate being a Pagan or similar following? Come meet with other parents and talk about the issues that affect your families.

Are you coming from the right? Share how this choice of political view shapes your lifestyle! Remember, this is NOT a debate board. Please use the general debate board to bring up those types of topics.

Are you coming from the left? Meet with other like parents to discuss how this choice of political slant affects your lifestyle. Remember, this is NOT a debate board. Please create those topics on the general debate board.

Do you belong to the Libertarian party or one similar in party platform? Share how this choice in politics affects your lifestyle. Remember this is NOT a debate board. Please create topics like that on the general debate board.

Are you part of the new Independent or Reform movement? Share how this political choice affects your lifestyle. Remember, this is NOT a debate board. Please create topics like that on the general debate board.

Are you embarking on the journey to conceive? Perhaps you have been trying for a while and find writing your feelings down a source of personal encouragement. Capture these moments in your own online journal! All you have to do is click on "New Topic" and your set to go! Feel free to come back anytime and update your journal. Your moderators for this forum will appear in the lower right of the board page. Please note: Respect the author's rights by not using their journal to start a discussion or debate elsewhere. To do so will result in one warning followed by a temporary disablement of your account. If you have questions or concerns regarding the journals, you can e-mail MissyJ anytime..

PLEASE NOTE: A favor to those writing the journals: Please do not comment on the actual journals -- instead please use the special comment topic to post comments on the journal you like. That way it doesn't interrupt their entries. All comments by non-authors posted on the journal itself will be deleted. Those choosing to ignore this request repeatedly will have their accounts deactivated. Thanks for understanding!

Whether you are just beginning the process of adoption or have already brought your child home, these are moments that you want to capture! Try writing your thoughts in your own online journal! Just click on "New Topic" and title your journal and you can write and add to it whenever you feel like! Please note: Respect the author's rights by not using their journal to start a discussion or debate elsewhere. To do so will result in one warning followed by a temporary disablement of your account. If you have questions or concerns regarding the journals, you can e-mail MissyJ anytime.. Your moderators for this forum will appear in the lower right of the board page.

PLEASE NOTE: A favor to those writing the journals: Please do not comment on the actual journals -- instead please use the special comment topic to post comments on the journal you like. That way it doesn't interrupt their entries. All comments by non-authors posted on the journal itself will be deleted. Those choosing to ignore this request repeatedly will have their accounts deactivated. Thanks for understanding!

Congratulations! You're pregnant! Whether it was a complete surprise or a long awaited blessing, this is a time that you don't want to forget! Create your own online journal! Just click on "New Topic" and title your journal and you can write and add to it whenever you feel like! Please note: Respect the author's rights by not using their journal to start a discussion or debate elsewhere. To do so will result in one warning followed by a temporary disablement of your account. If you have questions or concerns regarding the journals, you can e-mail MissyJ anytime.. Your moderators for this forum will appear in the lower right of the board page.

PLEASE NOTE: A favor to those writing the journals: Please do not comment on the actual journals -- instead please use the special comment topic to post comments on the journal you like. That way it doesn't interrupt their entries. All comments by non-authors posted on the journal itself will be deleted. Those choosing to ignore this request repeatedly will have their accounts deactivated. Thanks for understanding!

Ah! A new baby opens a whole new world of discovery! Seize the moments (when you aren't completely exhausted), and save them in your own online journal! Just click on "New Topic" and title your journal and you can write and add to it whenever you feel like! Your moderators for this forum will appear in the lower right of the board page.. Please note: Respect the author's rights by not using their journal to start a discussion or debate elsewhere. To do so will result in one warning followed by a temporary disablement of your account. If you have questions or concerns regarding the journals, you can e-mail MissyJ anytime..

PLEASE NOTE: A favor to those writing the journals: Please do not comment on the actual journals -- instead please use the special comment topic to post comments on the journal you like. That way it doesn't interrupt their entries. All comments by non-authors posted on the journal itself will be deleted. Those choosing to ignore this request repeatedly will have their accounts deactivated. Thanks for understanding!

Parenting a toddler can certainly be challenging! It is also one of the most rewarding! From sticky fingers to all those "Why" questions, these are moments you will want to treasure for years to come! Create your own online journal! Just click on "New Topic" and title your journal and you can write and add to it whenever you feel like! Please note: Respect the author's rights by not using their journal to start a discussion or debate elsewhere. To do so will result in one warning followed by a temporary disablement of your account. If you have questions or concerns regarding the journals, you can e-mail MissyJ anytime..

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Do you want to keep a generic journal, one where you can just put down whatever thoughts you want? Here is the place to do it! Remember, others will be able to read your entries, so if you have something really private, you may want to keep that elsewhere. Your moderators for this forum will appear in the lower right of the board page.

Please note: Respect the author's rights by not using their journal to start a discussion or debate elsewhere. To do so will result in one warning followed by a temporary disablement of your account. If you have questions or concerns regarding the journals, you can e-mail MissyJ anytime..

PLEASE NOTE: A favor to those writing the journals: Please do not comment on the actual journals -- instead please use the special comment topic to post comments on the journal you like. That way it doesn't interrupt their entries. All comments by non-authors posted on the journal itself will be deleted. Those choosing to ignore this request repeatedly will have their accounts deactivated. Thanks for understanding!

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