Marily's comments

Avoiding a C Section - Blog Entry

28 Mar 2006 05:05 AM

Thanks for the article. It's true that not enough women are informed about their options when delivering. I studied and learned all I could about pregnancy, labor and delivery when I was pregnant. One thing that I never educated myself on was C-sections, because I was convinced I wouldn't need one. Yeah, I ended up getting a c-section. Still, looking back I know that the doctor and I did all we could do and the c-section was the best option.

Women need to be informed about the advantages of c-sections as well. C-sections have prevented some serious problems and deaths from occuring.

Breakfast Recipes Mini Album - Blog Entry

21 Mar 2006 09:48 PM

Very cute idea. I know a lot of people that love to get new, good recipes.

Kitty Litter Cake? - Blog Entry

10 Mar 2006 12:00 AM

So funny (and yet SO disgusting)! This would make a great practical joke!

Should Siblings Be Present During Childbirth? - Blog Entry

07 Mar 2006 10:01 PM

I do not expect that I will have any of my children present while I give birth. Mainly, that is because I tend to like to keep those types of things really private, with only my husband and the hospital staff present. But, of course, other women are more open about these types of things. I wonder too if a birthing experience might be traumatic for a young child.

Just Another Meatless Monday - Blog Entry

23 Feb 2006 06:04 AM

There is now a link in this article to my original "Meatless Monday" article which includes the refried beans recipe.

Gay Parents: Less Than Optimal? - Blog Entry

15 Feb 2006 07:36 AM

Your viewpoint did get me thinking. Still, the facts are (I've done the research) that children do better with a mother and a father. If THAT is the goal, then we should be working towards strengthening marriage and families, and NOT expanding the definition of family.

You use the same criteria when comparing straight parents to gay parents, when the fundamental difference, of course, is that the gay parents cannot have children of their own. (Actually, most children raised by homosexuals come from divorced parents--meaning the parent with custody was previously in a heterosexual marriage. Only a small percentage of homosexuals have actually adopted other children.) Whenever someone wishes to adopt, they are definitely scrutinized. You CAN and SHOULD prevent someone from adopting children if they are not deemed adequate. You CANNOT prevent someone from having a child if they physically are able to. Adoption is a totally different ballgame. A teenage girl would not be allowed to adopt a child, although no one can BAN her from getting pregnant and having a child exept herself--it's just impossible.

Recipes from the Tightwad Gazette - Blog Entry

09 Feb 2006 04:31 PM

The Tightwad Gazette use to be a newsletter. Since then, it has been published as 3 separate books, then finally compiled into one book, The Complete Tightwad Gazette. You can probably find it at your library, or it is available on Amazon. See my article titled, "The Complete Tightwad Gazette."

10 Things I Love About Marriage - Blog Entry

07 Feb 2006 07:52 AM

Thanks for the article! It is refreshing to hear about the great, wonderful aspects of being married. I wish more people had your opportunity and perspective!

A Yummy Stew to Warm Your Innards - Blog Entry

29 Jan 2006 04:39 AM

I made this stew for my family a few days ago, and everyone loved it, especially my toddler! It is a perfect comfort food.