tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.comments2023-10-15T05:49:19.775-07:00the gennysent pagegennysenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04041692337647774423noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-83953994482426213092010-01-26T16:37:10.493-08:002010-01-26T16:37:10.493-08:00how old is he now? little ones go through phases l...how old is he now? little ones go through phases like this. it is normal, though really upsetting. <br />nicola<br />http://whichname.blogspot.comNicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-34685925150889471952010-01-26T16:36:20.873-08:002010-01-26T16:36:20.873-08:00welcome back! i have missed your posts!
nicola
htt...welcome back! i have missed your posts!<br />nicola<br />http://whichname.blogspot.comNicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-69923209316731682852010-01-22T08:44:19.756-08:002010-01-22T08:44:19.756-08:00Hi Genny,
Glad to know you are well and to read a ...Hi Genny,<br />Glad to know you are well and to read a bit about your life on your blog. I hope school is going well for you! It's awesome that you are still fitting in sewing projects and the like. Take care, JodiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-70482251224031883772009-11-16T17:37:04.754-08:002009-11-16T17:37:04.754-08:00Hi Genny!! I hope all is going well at school. I...Hi Genny!! I hope all is going well at school. I keep popping in to see if there's an update, but I know you have your hands full!<br /><br />Thinking of you & love the quote!!<br />~MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120447955764612236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-60949613112181549282009-10-07T09:23:25.059-07:002009-10-07T09:23:25.059-07:00hi genny...just thought i would stop by to give a ...hi genny...just thought i would stop by to give a little wave...hope all has been going well for you! and i love that quote you shared with us! too true.<br />xo, pennieleaningapplemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01505863275649293080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-43882119754422093722009-10-01T11:42:46.652-07:002009-10-01T11:42:46.652-07:00Genny, I love (and needed) this quote! Marianne W...Genny, I love (and needed) this quote! Marianne Williamson is truly a gift! I was talking about the changes in my blog, the shift toward joy:<br />http://www.theblankiechronicles.com/blog/2009/09/introspection.html<br />and I think I just realized, reading this quote, that what my family has experienced with our effort to choose gratitude in our everyday moments, has been like a miracle to us. And as a mama, reading something this simple and to the point speaks such volumes. I'm writing it down now, and will hang it on my quote hook next to the kitchen sink. THanks!katehttp://www.theblankiechronicles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-32544993301952680042009-09-30T16:23:30.285-07:002009-09-30T16:23:30.285-07:00I love a really good quote. This is one of them.....I love a really good quote. This is one of them..Thanks. I hope all is well with you.kyndalehttp://earthycrunchy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-59722847825099368152009-09-30T16:16:42.897-07:002009-09-30T16:16:42.897-07:00Thank you for sharing this Genny!
Thinking of you,...Thank you for sharing this Genny!<br />Thinking of you, I hope you are well! xogardenmamahttp://www.gardenmama.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-29141287105125546152009-09-29T14:46:18.467-07:002009-09-29T14:46:18.467-07:00Love this quote, Genny! Sounds like you picked up ...Love this quote, Genny! Sounds like you picked up the perfect book on your sleepless night. Hope you are back to resting easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-4534068780204287362009-09-27T20:34:14.399-07:002009-09-27T20:34:14.399-07:00beautiful.how is school going?
nicola
http://which...beautiful.how is school going?<br />nicola<br />http://whichname.blogspot.comNicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-74180075613506676372009-09-24T15:14:58.951-07:002009-09-24T15:14:58.951-07:00i'm not planning on us getting it. we are able...i'm not planning on us getting it. we are able to stay home if there's an outbreak. we're healthy with no asthma, etc. i plan to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and nuts and beans and take my chances.maya | springtree roadhttp://springtreeroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-18319834690458334732009-09-19T18:44:47.817-07:002009-09-19T18:44:47.817-07:00Genny-
Been thinking about you! Hope that school...Genny-<br /><br />Been thinking about you! Hope that school is going well--that the transition has not been too challenging and that you're finding the course you're taking to be a good beginning back into the world of school learning!<br /><br />-BeccaBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336768000832832651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-68485560196796356142009-09-14T20:30:21.477-07:002009-09-14T20:30:21.477-07:00For us, we looked at our family and individual hea...For us, we looked at our family and individual health to decide. We have leaned very heavily on the Dr Sears book mentioned above and are slow to vaccinate. Given the Thimerosol, newness if the vaccination, and hype around H1N1, I was already skeptical. Other factors to consider- nursing, as Becca mentioned, family exposure (ie when I was a flight attendant I was exposed to many many germs), and general health (especially lungs and food sensitivities). Also consider your lifestyle- would you be willing and able to stay at home if there is a major breakout in your area? How many children do you generally come into contact with? For us, we are in low risk categories and have decided that given other vaccination sensitivities we know our daughter has, and the low success rate of flu shots, we will not be getting the vaccination. But I can see how it's a case by case, factor by factor decision to make. Good luck!Linneahttp://www.peppermintalley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-49803659010434635362009-09-09T12:04:34.454-07:002009-09-09T12:04:34.454-07:00Being in the science and health-care community, I ...Being in the science and health-care community, I have always felt that the dangers in not getting the vaccines outweigh the dangers of getting it. We got Gianna the flu vaccine last year, but she still got sick 3 times or so last winter. Even so, we'll probably get it again this year.Jldnratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422971182064586227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-86487023284919975572009-09-09T10:34:19.409-07:002009-09-09T10:34:19.409-07:00I have always found the issue of vaccines to be a ...I have always found the issue of vaccines to be a hard one. We vaccinated my oldest child at 2 months old, against our feelings on it, and then he had a massive reaction and had to be hospitalized.<br /><br />I just read a wonderful article in Living Without magazine that does point out the serious risks of children or adults with food allergies getting the swine flu or daily flu shot. <br /><br />It is so hard, because we don't want anything to happen to our children, and vaccines have wiped out certain illnesses, but I just wish that there were not such huge risks involved.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712219007358643623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-4376122298936655902009-09-07T23:02:31.887-07:002009-09-07T23:02:31.887-07:00yes. we decide each year with the flu vaccine, but...yes. we decide each year with the flu vaccine, but in general, we are very pro-vaccine. so many of the illnesses these vaccines cover are no longer threats because of the vaccines. of course, i am a biologist, so it is naturally likely i would feel this way.<br />about it being untested...the flu vaccine is one that changes annually, with the changing flu strains. if you receive the flu vaccine annually, you are receiving a new, different vaccine every year. (it is why flu vaccines are annual.) this might help: <br />http://www.kqed.org/epArchive/R909010900<br /><br />hope school is going well!<br /><br />nicola<br />http://whichname.blogspot.comNicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-70769018299414896312009-09-07T19:56:35.218-07:002009-09-07T19:56:35.218-07:00No, Genny, I don't have plans to get the vacci...No, Genny, I don't have plans to get the vaccine for me or my kids. I don't have a really solid answer to that except I really don't trust the mainstream medical community. They've let me down on so many levels. We are all very healthy. But we will see what things look like this fall and winter. What are you leaning towards?kyndalehttp://earthycrunchy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-88516031391634638692009-09-06T19:15:40.716-07:002009-09-06T19:15:40.716-07:00Genny-
This question has been on my mind a lot lat...Genny-<br />This question has been on my mind a lot lately, as my kids are both quite sick right now. My 2 and a half year old has really nasty croup to go along with the cold they both have--we even called 911 when she was having tons of trouble breathing yesterday. Despite the fact that all the symptoms seem to point to flu, when we went to Urgent Care, the flu test came back negative, so it seems that we might have another round of such sickness if the flu comes our way. So, I've been trying to figure out whether I want to vaccinate the kids against the flu.<br /><br />Now, I should say that my husband and I are parents who do not go with the mainstream in many ways (eg. we both very equally share parenting, we cosleep on and off, I nursed my first until I got pregnant with my second, we try to feed our kids local, organic food most of the time, follow a lot of the attachment parenting ideals, etc.), but, in terms of vaccinations, we've pretty much decided to go with the mainstream. Our reasons for such will take more discussion, time, and space than makes sense here, but I feel like I should make that general disclosure.<br /><br />But, the point is, after some thought and conversation, I do think we are going to vaccinate the kids. My father is a pediatrician and when he says that he thinks it's a good idea (I just had a long talk with him about it), I feel pretty confident in his advice, as he wants no harm to come to his beloved granddaughters. But this week has really helped me make my own decision--my kids are feeling really miserable and diseases that messes with the upper respiratory tract can be scary and quick. I know that there are questions about the safety of the vaccine but I know even more certainty that little kids having the flu is really scary and can be dangerous. There's where I find myself standing now (especially as the little one has just started to cough in her sleep...)<br /><br />But just one more thought, as I try not to see things in just black and white...I wonder whether your getting vaccinated might give some protection for your son, given the fact that you're still nursing him? Wonder if any antibodies might be transferred--might be worth asking your healthcare provider if flu antibodies work that way (I know some are passed by breatmilk and some not). Just a random thought.<br /><br />Good luck navigating this issue. I hope you all stay healthy!<br /><br />-BeccaBeccahttp://listeningandlaundry.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-62239435070831943322009-09-05T19:21:19.063-07:002009-09-05T19:21:19.063-07:00Hi Genny!
Wow, this is a topic that comes up quite...Hi Genny!<br />Wow, this is a topic that comes up quite frequently in our house! We are big fans of Dr. Sears' suggestions in his "The Vaccine Book" regarding the alternate schedule. There was no way that our boys were going to get Hep B shots at 2 weeks old-- I think that alone is preposterous! Eventually, after much research, following our own schedule, and special ordering unbundled MMR vaccines, we have the older boys to the point that they can participate in sports and such. <br /><br />Regarding the swine flu, sheesh, that's a tough one, and we've been talking and talking about it. Joshua, our 5 year old, has asthma, and we read at the CDC that that is a very high risk group for complications, so we're leaning towards him getting it, but Noah will just be one, and I think they're planning on keeping Thimerosol in it so we're not sure what to do.<br /><br />I so wish there were easy answers on this, but I think that the fact that we're taking the time to make educated choices is the best thing we can do, regardless of our final decision.<br /><br />Best of luck as you make your choice!!<br />~MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13120447955764612236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-26083253838417712472009-08-28T08:51:32.694-07:002009-08-28T08:51:32.694-07:00Good luck, Genny! I know you can do this--and do i...Good luck, Genny! I know you can do this--and do it successfully your way, while Tristan is sleeping, while in the quiet pockets of night. I know you can do this. Enjoy every moment. I hope the history you are taught is the history you've been waiting to learn. Blessings to you! You are in my thoughts and I'm wishing you joy in every *historical* moment you study!Jodi at Joy Discoveredhttp://www.joydiscovered.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-73644413231441770962009-08-26T17:58:49.743-07:002009-08-26T17:58:49.743-07:00discovered your blog from Vchelle at Operation You...discovered your blog from Vchelle at Operation You.<br /><br />so going to try this recipe. thanks for sharing.<br /><br />One Love.SE'LAH...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16108031333928082540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-34580041623356170462009-08-26T15:39:50.778-07:002009-08-26T15:39:50.778-07:00Many blessings to you dear Genny as you start your...Many blessings to you dear Genny as you start your school year. May you find balance in life and peace in your decisions. I think it is wonderful that you keep your options open and are going for your dreams while nurturing your little one. Make sure to keep time open to nurture yourself in the process! Now I sound like my mom ; ) lol and my response to her is yes mom but what time left in the day would that be?? ; ) I will miss you in this space Genny and look forward to hearing how this all goes for you good luck you will do great I just know it!!!!! <br /><br />Warmly,<br />Nicolegardenmamahttp://gardenmama.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-35235263840825544642009-08-26T14:58:37.603-07:002009-08-26T14:58:37.603-07:00best of luck with school. I love taking classes. ...best of luck with school. I love taking classes. It will be good to get away to do something you enjoy. <br /><br />I got my undergraduate while taking care of Amelia. She did go into childcare for 4 hours, two days a week while I was in class. It was an on campus center that was so beautiful and loving. I ended up getting pregnant with Solomon during my last semester of school. It was quite the accomplishment for me.<br /><br />What classes are you taking?kyndalehttp://earthycrunchy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-20099284080183586792009-08-26T14:08:14.424-07:002009-08-26T14:08:14.424-07:00lovely summary. interestingly, i wrote a blog post...lovely summary. interestingly, i wrote a blog post last night (that i saved and am not sure i will post or not) similar to this, but from the frustrated perspective of how confusing it is to be earth minded, sometimes. in the end, i think we need to use our common sense, use less in general, and reuse what we can. i just can't find my way to saying that all plastics are bad, for example. i don't think they should be eliminated (there are have been so many benefits to plastic in the medical field, for example), but i think reduction is critical.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2217011796443050169.post-48473000919257589482009-08-26T14:00:32.573-07:002009-08-26T14:00:32.573-07:00good for you! i want to return to school some day....good for you! i want to return to school some day. i think doing it is a brave thing and i will be rooting you on!<br />good luck!<br />nicola<br />http://whichname.blogspot.comNicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02044553646998556989noreply@blogger.com