Andrea Hermitt's comments

Let's Talk About Having a Bicornuate Uterus

27 Feb 2007 09:43 PM

I had my two children 10 and 12 years ago before finding out I had a bircornate uterus. The problem was not diagnosed until after it was removed and disected. I had it removed after years of uncontrolled bleeding.

When Your Uterus is Deformed

27 Feb 2007 09:40 PM

I had a bicornuate uterus. I say had because I don't have a uterus any more. Previous doctors said my uterus was in the wrong place or sideways. Turns out it had a wall down the center. I carried each kid on the left side. My stretch marks are proof of it.

After my second one and a bout with polycystic ovarian syndrome and years of uncontrollable bleeding, it was removed.

Should You Make Kids Save for College?

27 Feb 2007 09:18 AM

Financial Aid paid for all my older siblings to go through college until it was my turn and our income to Dependants ratio was not in my favor. My parents wanted to, and tried to pay my way, but fell short. Had It been suggested that I save for college I would have better used all the money I made from age 14 up, I would have had a much easier time instead of working multiple jobs and ending college in great debt.

What I am trying to say, is even if parents want to and intent to pay for their child's college, there is no guarantee that situations will allow it.

Finally, An Ethnic Question That I Can Answer

26 Feb 2007 05:46 PM

side note Ed: I am one of those few people whose voice gives no hints toward ethnicity... or towards my ethnicity at least. It's funny to see the faces of people who meet me after talking to me on the phone and expect anything but me!

Ask a Baby Blogger: My Mother-In-Law and My Husband Are Against Co-Sleeping

26 Feb 2007 05:30 PM

I am sorry for your loss too, Mommieofanagle

Here is a suggestion, and what we did. we kept a little bassinet next to the bed until my children were able to roll over and move about (about 5 months) before we moved them to the bed. This way I there was no problem just moving them into our bed and I often slept with one arm in the bassinet so I could sense their movements. I think it might be a good compromise? What do you think Valorie?

All You Need to Teach Your Child about US Geography

25 Feb 2007 10:11 PM

oooh sounds good. we have got to add these tools to the forum thread!

Too Much Information?

25 Feb 2007 10:10 PM

Don't feel bad Julie... my son was not in shock. I was. They thought I had lost my mind and was being too overprotecting. Now two years ago when when we had to have THE CONVERSATION at 10, he was very shocked... but once we got past that, it was only his father and I that were left traumatized.

But either we tell him, or his friends will. That was apparent after a play session in our front yard when he came in and asked what humping was... and I live in the suburbs!

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Different Skin Colors

24 Feb 2007 05:48 PM

Sorry Pam, for my kids we use obnoxious bright colored bandages because there are non for darker ethnicities.

I have seen some really dark ones but they were really really dark. I did do a search and found talk of a line called Ebon-aide, but they seem to have not made it in retail and have been sent to dollar stores.. but there won't be an eyepatch.

Examining My Own Attitudes Toward Race

23 Feb 2007 09:38 PM

I have friends who think it is wrong to discuss race (they are white). They say Jesus loved everybody and so do I. Eventually however, sand will get in the Ostriches eyes, and he has to pull his head out of the ground. The more you talk about it, the easier it will become. Just make sure you add lots of complimenting adjectives.

Would They Have Done That To Me?

23 Feb 2007 09:35 PM

I disagree with the speaker. I have tons of relatives who have warned their children against discrimination. I did not. The difference I see in the kids is confidence. The kids would walk into stores and other venues looking for someone to treat them badly. My kids on the other hand would expect to be treated well. When mistreatment happened, they were oblivious to it. Now that my kids are pre-teens, they have naturally started talking about skin color. In fact my son questioned me once as to why we did not have more friends that look like us (We have friends of all races). As the discussions got difficult, and they started picking up on subtleties themselves we went to the MLK center in Atlanta to discover civil rights history.

PS. I think you did fine...just don't go faster than she can handle.