Oct. 30, 2007 - Links
As you will find in the following 3 posts, I had to separate one post in order to get all of the links to land where they're suppose to. I have had trouble with this since I came to HSB and can't find help in the forums. I'll venture back there and request help but if anyone stopping by can tell me why my whole post gets reorganized when I insert a link, I'd appreciate. Blogging takes twice as long when I have to mess with that headache!
Thanks!
Oct. 30, 2007 - God Bless America? Part 3
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Oct. 30, 2007 - God Bless America? Part 2
THEN I get up way too early with the baby this morning and, checking my email before coming to visit the blogosphere, was mortified to find the following:
The National Park Service, a branch of the federal government, has joined the Veterans Administration in establishing anti-Christian bigotry as public policy. The NPS has censored "God" from a key display of America's Christian heritage in Washington.
The reference is an engraving of "Laus Deo," which is Latin for "Praise be to God," on the east side of the 100-ounce aluminum cap atop of the Washington Monument.
Since the actual inscription on the cap is unviewable atop the 555-foot stone column, the NPS created a replica which is on display in the white-colored obelisk of marble, granite and sandstone.
Now "God" has been removed from the plaque containing information about the Washington Monument. In 2000 the plaque read:
APEX OF THE MONUMENT Reproduction The builders searched for an appropriate metal for the apex that would not tarnish and would act as a lightning rod. They chose one of the rarest metals of the time, aluminum.The casting was inscribed with the phrase, Laus Deo, (Praise be to God).
The NPS censored the last sentence from the latest plaque, which now reads:
CAP OF THE MONUMENT Reproduction The builders searched for appropriate metal for the cap that would not tarnish and would act as a lightning rod. They chose one of the rarest metals of the time – aluminum.
Every week is scary for America. I’m wrapping up reading the Old Testament. Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah – God was done cutting Israel slack. We have a loving, merciful God. We also have a just God and I’m here to tell ya, America is NOT in the concordance. I confess I find it hard to trust God and not be anxious for my children. I use to be very involved in the issues working on campaigns, researching the latest so I could put the info in the homeschool newsletter. I got caught up in the emotions of elections and all that but found myself to be an ineffective mommy when I was wrapped up in the latest Rush Limbaugh show or argument with the public school superintendent at church (no kidding). This season of life calls me to be a mommy and, so, I have to remind myself I am making the world a better place by spending more time with family and less time, um, trying to change the world.
BUT, sometimes, because I’m not in "the know" like I use to be, I have to wonder if there’s anyone out there working towards restoring our country! It’s a mess and the woman in me wants to go clean it up! I KNOW there are SO MANY hard-working, wonderful people in many organizations striving to make changes. It seems so daunting. I’m also fearful, though I shouldn’t be, that restoration won’t happen until we go to the pit OR that restoration of America is not a part of God’s plan. Yes, I should want God’s plan, but I love our country, I like my house and being able to drive to the gas station, fill my van with gas, go to the grocery, fill my van with groceries, drive by the theatre to pick up the kids, fill my van with kids, then drive home freely to my big house with running water and electricity and live, love and laugh. Yep, we’ve got it good and we know it. I’m too comfortable. BUT, I’m not apathetic.
Oct. 30, 2007 - God Bless America?
This past week has been scary for America. Okay, it’s been scary for A LOT longer than that. In case you haven’t heard, I received the following alert from the American Family Association:In the latest attack on Christianity, the U.S. government has banned the
at all 125 national cemeteries. The banning came as the result of one complaint! The situation is similar to that in which one person removed prayer from schools.
This article from The Associated Press explains the situation:
Complaints about religious content have led to a ban on flag-folding recitations by Veterans Administration employees and volunteers at all national cemeteries.
At thousands of military burials, VA volunteers have folded the American flag 13 times and recited the significance of each fold to survivors. The 11th fold glorifies "the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.?€? The 12th glorifies "God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost."
Citing a need for uniformity, the National Cemetery Administration has prohibited unpaid VA volunteers as well as employees from conducting the recital at all 125 national cemeteries.
American Legion attorney Rees Lloyd calls it "another attempt by secularist fanatics to cleanse any reference to God."
Following one complaint, the Veterans Administration has made anti-Christian bigotry the law of the land. The U.S. government has bowed to pressure from one radical anti-Christian secularist. Allowed to stand, the action by the Veterans Administration, in essence, means that anti-Christian bigotry is now the accepted and approved law of the land.
Here’s an article from
Continued on next blog.
flag-folding recitationsOct. 29, 2007 - What a weekend!
There are many reasons why I have been unable to blog on a regular basis lack of sleep being one. But we have been SO busy ALL of the time. I’m trying to squeeze in a post here and there and make a habit of squeezing. So, here’s a squeeze. Friday, we had one more cast party for Taming of the Shrew. We cooked and cleaned all day then had a great turn out. As a caterer-wanna-be, I have to tell you what the kids and I prepared for our guests (some pitched in other snacks but we love to make palettes happy!): Pickle Sushi (dill pickles wrapped in cream cheese and dried beef), Ham & Swiss Spirals, Cocktail Dogs, Brownies drizzled w/ White Chocolate, and Mocha Punch. Yum! We played several rounds of the Couch Game after presenting our directors with digital albums of the play. I love Storybook Creator! I could tell they were really blessed by these special gifts. Saturday, Isaiah and I got up and headed over to my mom's. My mom had asked if we could visit Anna who just loves babies. Anna is in a nursing home and, though she can’t get around without a walker, she keeps very busy quilting. She does beautiful work. She just beamed when she saw Isaiah and threatened to keep him. I couldn’t help but think about the times I wish I could have the house to myself and work on sewing or scrapbooking or cooking to my heart's content in peace and quiet. Being in the peace and quiet of that lonely room with Anna’s quilting project on the table made me grateful for my bodacious, lively, and sometimes noisy home. Sunday, Lenae and Corinne worked at the theatre doing props for Jungle Book while the rest of us joined 2 other families for a day of fellowship. I came home early for my first read-through/sing-through (not a lot of reading in this play) for Pirates of Penzance.
I’ve been catching up on some of your blogs while feeding Isaiah but he won’t let me comment anymore. He tries to "help." I’ll try to get back to that, too. 
I don’t usually post about the happenings that keep us so busy so here ya go.
While I’m here, I was sent this information regarding a movie coming out in December, just in case you hadn’t heard this already. I saw a poster for it and thought it looked like an interesting movie. Now I know better:
Oct. 25, 2007 - Have you ever done this?
Sometimes I wonder why my DH puts up with me. I cause problems when I do the exact opposite and start wondering why I put up with problems HE causes (BTW, it’s real life-shattering stuff, as you probably know. Not.) Every once in awhile, I get fed up or just so aggravated with a situation that I feel like I shouldn’t have the inconvenience HE has caused. Then I do something like shoot off a venting email to let him know the trouble he’s caused and how ticked I am. Then I talk to him on the phone, before he’s read said email, and, while I’m thinking but not saying he’s causing me trouble, he has the nerve to say, ever so gently, "Don’t let me cause you trouble. I made a mistake – don’t let that ruin your day." Gosh darn it. He won’t even let me stay mad at him. Now I’m ticked all over again. ;o) You know the verse: A gentle answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger." I think that’s Proverbs 15:1. Then there’s "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." I guess if I’d feed on the Word more, I’d eat less crow, eh? 
Oct. 20, 2007 - The baby is sleeping in! I think I’ll blog!
What a whirlwind week! I thought this week would be a little calmer after last week’s dress rehearsal week. Who am I kidding? I have always looked forward to the next week, month, whatever that would be not so hectic but if all I did was laundry, it would be hectic!! Tonight is the last night for Taming of the Shrew: Here’s the review, BTW: I am so proud of my girls. They have done such an amazing job. Everyone who sees the play just gushes over how incredible they were and how much fun the play, yes, the Shakespeare play was. Tonight I get to watch the play with my very supportive husband and 11 yo DS who have held down the fort with 2 yo Isabelle and baby Isaiah while the rest of us have been at theatre. It’s a bit like Christmas letdown when a play is over. We went to a cast party last night after the performance and there was just a tinge of farewell party. This has been a great cast and crew and our family has grown together through working, encouraging each other, laughing together as we share stories, AND working really hard to keep the house together in light of all the rehearsals and performances and set work and auditions for the next play, Pirates of Penzance (another post, another time). I am so thankful that we have something we’re all involved with together instead of drop off a kid here, drop off a kid there. Even Ben, who has no desire to be onstage, enjoys the backstage aspect of theatre. He turns 12 this month and has been waiting with anticipation to be old enough to learn light and sound board. This is so fun! Now…if we could just get my DH onstage! Lucy & Ethel! All of these are mine except the 2 girls in hats 
Oct. 13, 2007 - Sacred Grounds
I'm sitting in my favorite coffee shop, Sacred Grounds, using their wireless and I need to repent of coveting and discontentment. I'm really thankful for my computer at home on the SLOOOOOW dial-up, really I am. But this is SO suhweet!
I'm downloading Storybook Creator stuff so we can make digital albums and upload them faster than at home - great excuse to have to come to the coffee house. Jillian is at a God-orchestrated voice lesson which I will tell about later. For now, please pray for her Pirate's of Penzance audition tomorrow - she's going for Mabel. She has the voice - she just needs a confidence boost!
I must be off to pick up said child so I must sign off. I just wanted to take advantage of being here in the solitude, the cafe mocha, and the wireless. Sigh.
Oct. 10, 2007 - Taming of the Schedule
I have literally been on the go non-stop from 5 or 6am when Isaiah gets me up until 11, 11:30pm when we get home from theatre. My oldest four daughters and 4 of the younger ones are in the Richmond Civic Theatre’s production of The Taming of the Shrew. My 4 yo, Autumn, I one of 3 girls who get chased off of the stage at the beginning of the play by 3 ornery boys, Noah, Elijah, and Judah. I should mention they’ve this Shakespeare classic in the 50s so it will make sense when I tell you that Lenae and Jillian are servants in Petruchio’s household, Lucy and Ethel. Corinne is the annoyingly perky younger sister of Kate, Bianca and Natalie is the bodacious, scattered-brained Boindella (formerly Boindello) who wears a different hat every time she walks out. So it’s dress rehearsal week; tonight is the official dress rehearsal and opening night is Friday. I should also mention that I’m helping with props including Bianca’s wedding cake. Here’s the link to see the way cool poster: http://www.richmondcivictheatre.org AND we’ve been trying to get this rather overwhelming Tapestry of Grace kicked in. AND my Croptoberfest was last Saturday complete with catering the continental breakfast, box lunch, and dinner buffet. AND the laundry, dishes, house, food, son’s birthday trip to Carriage Hill Farm, what more do you need? How about a backlog of of 358 emails – I’m SO behind! This is life AFTER we cut out a BUNCH of extra-curricular activities a few years back and AFTER we’ve been away from the busy-ness of the institutional church setting.
Sep. 18, 2007 - One of those days…
I got the grocery list done. A load of laundry. And I think Isaiah drank about 5 gallons of my milk. It was one of those days. I didn't spend much time with anyone but Isaiah and the one part of the day he finally slept longer that 20 minutes, I collapsed and slept the afternoon away. I feel frustrated and discouraged at the same time, I did get to see him smile at me an awful lot. And he needed me – nobody else would do. That can’t be all bad, can it? But I do hope I get a WHOLE lot more done tomorrow! So Precious...
Sep. 18, 2007 - Fascinating Female Information.....
Pregnancy, Estrogen and Women
Pregnancy Q &A &more!
Q: Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children are enough.
Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.
Q: What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?
Q: My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.
Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A! : Right after you find out you're pregnant.
Q: Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy. Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.
Q: Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.
"ESTROGEN ISSUES"
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN ISSUES"
1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3 The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving-call 1- 800-".
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space".
8. You ' r e not as nice as you used to be and you used to be a *****
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.
TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
6 Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time.
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4 Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.
AND, the Number One thing only women understand
1. OTHER WOMEN
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Sep. 11, 2007 - ZooKeeper and the F-Troop Cause Global Warming
The MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER sent this to me back in May. I still think it's funny although scary at the same time:
MRC NEWS REPORT FOR MAY 9, 2007
From the Desk of:
Douglas Mills
In his May fourth editorial, Paul Watson, an eco-extremist,
and founder and president of the Sea Shepherd Conservation
Society--famous for militant intervention to stop whalers,
called for a massive reduction in population. He wants
us to reduce our current population to less than one
billion. Hmm. I wonder how he plans to accomplish that?
But more than just crazy eco-extremist thoughts, Watson's
wacky ideas that we stop using cars and return to the
golden age of Clipper ships for sea travel, showed me
something else too.
Eco-extremism (including global warming) isn't about saving
the planet -- it is about stopping human progress. It's an
anti-human movement. Frighteningly, the liberal media
elite and their friends in Washington seem to buy into
all of it.
Read the entire businessandmedia.org article:
http://www.businessandmedia.org/articles/2007/20070506180903.aspx
It's called Global Warming Derangement Syndrome (GWDS), and it's taken a terrible turn for the worse. The Sunday Times reported on May 6 that families having more than two children are committing an eco-crime! Large families are to be frowned upon, if we are to be truly "green sensitive". John Guillebaud, co-chairman of Optimum Population Trust and emeritus professor of family planning at University College in London, said, "The greatest thing anyone in Britain could do to help the future of the planet would be to have one less child." According to the paper, if couples had only two children instead of three, they could cut their family’s carbon dioxide output by the equivalent of 620 return flights a year between London and New York. I've got a thought for Brits concerned about global warming... stop traveling to New York and cut your carbon dioxide outputby 100 percent! For the complete Newsbusters.org report:
http://newsbusters.org/node/12564
Sep. 11, 2007 - Getting In The Groove And Nine/Eleven
Trying to get back in the groove, really! I have considered the possibility that I should just give up on this blogging thing, but I am drawn back here again and again. I am so blessed by reading others’ blogs and when I receive confirmation that I have sisters out there who are in these things called homeschooling and Christian family with me, it inspires me to be in there with them. So…here’s to you. I’m sorry I have been so sporadic. I have high hopes that I’m going to be organized, in a routine and self-disciplined in the near future. I’m also hoping that I’m turning over a new leaf as this baby we had in April has brought about a lot of change. One big difference has been that, in the past, I would have everything organized, a restructured system running, routine, school going great guns then I would have a baby and it would all fall apart. This time, everything was falling apart and since having Isaiah, I’ve been getting organized, purging my home of stuff, refocusing our education, getting my home in order, etc. I don’t know why it has happened this way but I’m praying it sticks! I’ve had to make quite the effort, as this postpartum junk does nothing to make me feel like I’m even able to get out of bed much less get re-energized about school! Energy – I have not. So, there is a God. Nuff said. Because of the shadow that hangs over today’s date, I just want to share my prayer journal entry so you can pray something similar for your children: "Lord, on this anniversary of terrorism in our country, I ask for a special hedge of protection for our children and their children after them. Protect them from those who DO seek to harm them. Empower them with your strength and courage to withstand the enemies’ attacks and the character that will shine in the blackest night. Equip them to reach the lost for Christ, especially the lost who would harm them BECAUSE of Christ. It’s in His name I pray, Amen Pictures from a woman from Bristol , England . She said it is no longer English, the Mu*lims have taken it over, and the trend continues. While we want them to assimilate it looks like they would rather annihilate. But...we serve the one, true God and He IS bigger than the boogie man - regardless of said boogie man's religious boogie! 
View the pictures and decide how you really feel about the future of the Western World.
These pictures are of Mus*ims marching through the streets of London during their recent "Religion of Peace Demonstration." M*slims have stated that England will be the first country they take over.
Aug. 27, 2007 - Still here...
8/27/07 I’m still here…sort of. I keep "waiting" for an opportunity to blog with two free hands but that opportunity still has not occurred so I’ve resigned myself – again- to typing-whilst-nursing. I know this will become increasingly difficult as Isaiah is becoming more curious and his ears work really well. I can see him twitching now as I tap away. I’m sure it’s killing him to not be able to see what this noise in his ear is but hunger is winning out so I’m free to type without his assistance…for now. I’m curious – how doing homeschooling moms find time to blog on a regular basis? Especially moms of many? Our lives are a constant blur of activity and by the time evening rolls around providing that little respite when I can read or scrapbook or tell my tales on the web, I crash and burn. The only reason I’m here now is I let the older folks stay up late and told them they can sleep in a little bit (while the big yellow monster drives by devouring its victims). They’re starting to scurry around now but I’m still feeding my baby so I will continue until he is done. We haven’t started "official" academia, yet, as starting before Labor Day is against our religious convictions. I use to say we homeschool year-round, which, technically we do since they never stop reading, creating, drawing, learning and PE, for crying out loud! I have tried many, many times to go non-stop but lesson plans and grading always give way to the liveliness of summer. I’ve decided that there’s a good reason little chalkboards and apples are printed on September’s calendar so that’s when will start. I have a huge problem, tough. I’m the type that plans AT LEAST half my year before it begins and we don’t have our curriculum, yet. After using "hodge podge" for most of our 16 years of homeschooling, we’ve felt led to start using Tapestry of Grace. As if postpartum stuff, a new baby, physical problems, and laundry weren’t enough, God wants me to have peace about this! I usually take two weeks to get school in order, sometimes a whole month. I have 6 days and no curriculum. I have been praying a lot about this as I’m getting another one of those lessons in trusting God through trusting my DH. Don’tcha hate those? The does force me to be resourceful. When my panic over this started to set in, I remembered I do have math, spelling, etc. and can print off the first three weeks (one week was 56 pages – wousers!) and they provide the weekly topics to be covered in their site, SO, I’m not completely lost. I just "feel" like I am. I guess I’ll learn to be flexible! Yesterday, we were blessed with a beautiful day with our fellowship group. It wasn’t humid like it had been all week. We ate yummy food outside, worshipped, kids played, we fellowshipped. We had to leave early, though, as 2 of my gals had play practice and Craig had to get some sleep before going into work at 3am! Well, Isaiah is now up wanting to get involved in the keyboarding process so I must be off. I’m sorry I was gone so long again and that I haven't been around to visit y’all! You have been missed!!!! TIP: If you and/or yours have lots of hair and/or a sensitive scalp, we have found ouchless brushes. We found them at Stuffmart. If you’ve already discovered these babies, you know what I’m talking about! They’re made by Goody, have solid handles (not the "cushion grip" so many have) and come in lovely pastel colors. I don’t know why they work but they detangle without the shrieking our 4 y.o. usually gives us. The first time we brushed her hair with one, she exclaimed, "Hey! Dat didn’t hu-et!" I've never been excited about a brush before!
Aug. 11, 2007 - Science and God
You've probably read this before -I have, too. But it's SO worth repeating:
God is sitting in Heaven when a scientist says to Him, "Lord, we don't
need you anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life
out of nothing. In other words, we can now do what you did in the
'beginning.'"
"Oh, is that so? Tell me..." replies God.
"Well, " says the scientist, "we can take dirt and form it into the
likeness
of You and breathe life into it, thus creating man."
"Well, that's interesting. Show Me."
So the scientist bends down to the earth and starts to mold the soil.
"Oh no, no, no..." interrupts God,
( I love this)
"Get your own dirt."
Aug. 11, 2007 - The Check Out Aisle
It's bad enough having to drag my children through the check out and seeing what's on the covers of the magazines. But then I check my email this morning and the American Family Association wanted me to know what's inside. But we're npt taliking Cosmopolitan or Maxxim, here. We're talking Redbook. The kind one's daughter might pick up at the orthodontist. So, I'm going to be one of those "activists" and post the link http://www.onenewsnow.com/2007/08/perspectives_readers_beware.php and tell you to join
I like my cozy, sheltered, homeschooling life but we need to protect our children by doing what we can with the time we have....
Aug. 10, 2007 - Thanks
When I signed on to this here outfit, I did not anticipate the thoughtful, encouraging gals that would send me emails and messages when I'm voicing my discouragement or when I go M.I.A. I haven't forgotten you and I wanted to say YOU ARE APPRECIATED! Thanks for thinking of me. I have been putting off blogging until I have 2 free hands -ha - so you can see where that gets me. I can be such a Ziggy:
I tried to find the ziggy comic that I have taped to my monitor to paste here but I couldn't so:
"...There's no excuse for procrastination - but that's just because I haven't had time to think of one!!"
OR
Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday. Unkown
I know, I know...procrastination is, um, sin. I'm getting better, honest! I'm here aren't I??? Oh, there I go - sounding postpartum again.
I think the progesterone is helping some, BTW. We'll see. My darlin' children have given me the day off to recharge. I'm going to go scrapbook and stop back by here later during another nursing.
HUGS!
Aug. 10, 2007 - My Next Birthday Cake
I have to wait until next June, but I found my next birthday cake on the Charm City Cakes Website:
Yep, THAT is a cake. I was suppose to be looking for Barbie cake ideas.... (BTW, we don't even like barbie- it's for a cake order).
Yup, and our own, new Richmond Starbucks will be open by then. I'm seeing a theme, aren't you? A new laptop, cute, comfy shoes....I'll be 40...just surpise me by giving me the whole store and bring back the Milky Way Lattes, thank you very much.
Aug. 2, 2007 - YEARLY PHYSICAL
I haven't had time to post - whew! Busy, busy! But wanted to offer this little tidbit:
Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. My blood pressure was high,
my cholesterol was high, I'd gained some weight, and I didn't feel so hot.
My doctor said eating right doesn't have to be complicated and it would solve
my physical problems. He said just think in colors; Fill your plate with bright colors; greens, yellows, reds, etc.
I went right home and ate an entire bowl of M&M's and sure enough, I felt better immediately. I never knew eating right could be so easy!!
Jul. 30, 2007 - POSTPARTUM
For awhile now, I’ve wanted to offer a blog of substance, something worth your time. Something edifying, maybe, or encourages the reader as a mommy, wife, and/or homeschooler. OR…at least something humorous to lighten the reader’s day. The truth is, I’ve been walking with my head in a fog since Isaiah was born. I’ve never been postpartum before and the only good I can see coming from this is being able to empathize with other moms when they go through it. While that’s all well and good - to encourage each other while we go through unexplainable depressions, I seriously have asked God, "WHY????" on this one. I’m sure part of God’s purpose has been to humble me, because it has, but my family needs me, my DH needs me, my baby needs me. So…we’ve been trying to find out if St. John’s Wort is safe to take while nursing. (If you know, let me know, ya know?) CATCH UP: I failed to bring everybody up to speed in June and I just got a kick at seeing how much Isaiah has changed in one month. Jillian has the little guy here before his hair grew back in. A dear friend called this doo a "Squiggy" from Lennie and Squiggy a la Laverne and Shirley. Yep...a dear friend... Yep, this is how pizza is delivered to our house... ...roof top delivery. You do watcha gotta do. Ack! I went to get more pictures of our new roof being put on and found that I never finished loading them on photo bucket! Ugh! I told ya I was postpartum... I'll have to finish this later. Hugs in Him! 
I have cried out in desperation, which is always a healthy thing to do, and I should do it more often. But, I have been a psychopathic mess. Blubber one minute, talk patiently the next followed by a bellowing, Queen of Hearts voice, "WHOOOOOOOO LEFT THE MILK OUT?????!!!!!" I can’t do basic math or finish my thoughts. I’ll be in mid-sentence and forget what I’m talking about. You wouldn’t believe how much editing this ONE paragraph has needed. This is SO frustrating!
So far, everything we’ve found says it’s "most likely safe" or "no side effects known" and the like but everything says to contact your physician just to make sure. If the physician or herb know-it-all who wrote the book doesn’t know, why would my physician? 
Well, I took my sob story to my chiropractor today and she gave me progesterone. She’s been through this herself and recommends this as a natural way of balancing things out. Pray it helps, please, because I’m trying to get ready for the new school year and I keep going ADD…literally. I’m distractible anyway but I can’t keep focused on anything except for maybe blogging and even with this, I’m thinking about who’s blog I haven’t read in awhile….
