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Red Top mountain used to have a really good restaurant where thier lodge is but as far as I know, the restaurant is now closed . But, they have a huge field and some old buildings that were used for blacksmith's, iron pouring, etc and they give tours and have shows there. There's also a pavilion that looks old and rustic and may be the pews you saw. You can see it most of the time from the cove in front of Red Top State Park. It is where they have bluegrass concerts every weekend during the summer(lots of fun, by the way). I'd go up and ask to take a look around. I know a few people who ha

Theres nothing wrong with what The Postman does here on Pcom. It is his right to speak his heart and his mind. It is YOUR right not to read it. He has accomplished plenty in life and now has the luxury of some spare time here and there to do as he pleases. I think this is just as good a place to make a grassroots effort to get out your message as anywhere else. Gotta start somewhere and where better than your own community?

I'm about to leave home for my dr's appt. I'll update asap. This could go either way. I've had so many crazy things happen with this that nothing will surprise me . Hope you two are doing okay today. I know you are both tired of being pregnant, too.

I agree with him completely. Also, Dr John Rosemond, who I mentioned earlier in this thread, feels very much the same way. I have used his advice since I found him when my now grown son was about 4 yrs old. I havent had to deal with anything like this but I do love to listen to Dr Rosemond and read everything he writes. he has a good bit to say on this subject and it isnt the "popular" ideas of drugging them into zombies.

I think almost anyone can be ordained online now. Its only good for a few days(the license). I have heard of a few people having someone really special to them get ordained and officiate their service. I think it's sort of a nice idea.

No, I'm not delivering there. That would be nice, though. Me and my brother were both born there and he's worked there for 25 yrs. I moved to south Ga a little over a year ago- Valdosta. Minutes from the Florida line. I've been pretty satisfied with the hospital here(unfortunately, I've been there way too many times already with this pregnancy). I do miss having my brother(he's a P.A.) and sis in law(who is a nurse)to pick and choose the best people for me. That was a real luxury in the past. I'm not in labor yet although I really thought I was heading to Labor and Delivery over the we

I agree. My pediatrician, Dr Denmark(retired) and my favorite author/PhD, Dr John Rosemond both say to only let a child have about a dozen toys at a time. Any more and they are overloaded and do not have to use their imagination. Put the rest of the toys somewhere they cannot find and rotate them every couple months or so magically when they arent around. Dr Rosemond also says this and is VERY firm on it: "One might assume a strong family unit focuses on the children, yet experts agree the heart of a successful family is a secure marriage. In Parent Power!, author John Rosemond states th

Me too. Couldnt agree more! Who cares if she's just after money for her family or trying to insure her cut on any book or movie deal? Look at what he did. IMO, she has the right to be as ticked off as she wants to be and to go after every penny she can get...and I hope she gets it. There would be a movie about ME and what I did to him after it was all said and done.

I'm sorry you and your family are going through this. It seems like you have tried or are willing to try anything and you are good parents. This is not a "bad kid" thing and I'm sure it is heartwrenching to all of you. I worry about you and your wife. You both need time together and your family needs the 2 of you together. I dont remember her user name here but there is a Pcommer who works at Ridgeview(or a place like it). She works with kids and teens and has a great reputation. I am FB friends with her and will send her a note to contact you if you'd like. She may be able to help

It's hard to tell at this stage, I think. I thought thats what I was having the other night but they kept increasing in strength and length and my Dr says typically BHicks are more erratic.

Hey Girls, maybe we should start some sort of bet here on Pcom. Like they do for the SuperBowl .

How much fun would that be?! They would never forget the 3 of us, I have a feeling... .

Believe me, when my family and friends saw me changing everything and doing it the Dr Denmark way, a lot of them gave me their UNINVITED advice and mellodramatic stories of " a friend of a friends baby..."blah, blah, blah... I took some SERIOUS heat over my new ideas. Especially since I was only 21. Now I'd tell them all to go jump in a lake. My Mother and Mother in law agreed with me completely though and gave me the support I needed to go ahead with her plan. The longer I did it, the more the naysayers began to take notice. My baby slept 10 hours a night and took a 2 hour nap everyday, he

I agree! As a new Mother many years ago, I had been so brainwashed about the "back sleeping" and SIDS thing that when Dr Denmark told me I needed to put him on his tummy, I had second thoughts and really worried over it. But, she tells you to line the bed with 2-4 beach towels(as many as you can get a sheet over)and then two baby bed fitted sheets on top of those. If you think about it, all baby mattresses are water proof. She says no wonder babies smother to death. They are face down and NOSE down on a waterproof surface with only a sheet between the two plus they cannot move their own h

Yes it is. It is an action and a choice that we make everyday.

awww...we were hoping you had the baby yesterday. I KNOW you are soooo ready. BTW, looks like I'll be headed to the hospital soon, too. I have an appt Tuesday but I'll be a little surprised it I make it that long...:::thingsarehappeningthatnobodywantstoknowabout...gross::: . I had contractions from 11pm-5am two nights ago and thought for sure we were going to take a trip, but they stopped and I was able to sleep. I say I'm ready but I was laying there all night really sort of hoping for another week. I still have one or two things I'd like to do before she comes into the world. You know how th

I agree and I had to tell a friend once that I couldnt afford to be in her wedding. We were very close friends and she did understand. Mine was more about work I would have to miss and wouldnt get paid for it plus a $275 dress that I would only wear once. When I got married and had a big wedding, I asked the bridesmaids if the prices were okay for the dresses, shoes, etc. One said she was worried about it but wanted to be in the wedding. My Mom and Dad gave it to her as a gift- she was always a great friend and they never said anything to the other girls.

Yep, he does. ATM/Debit cards are unbelievably easy for criminals with a little "know-how" to steal and use. We use them to avoid carrying cash but in reality, it is almost as dangerous. Anytime I reach into my wallet to get my debit card and its not the first card I lay my eyes on, I panic slightly . I just hate it that criminals do this forcing price increases on all facets and the stress and aggravation that the owner of the card has to go through.

Yep. See, I even do the baby on the tummy thing. I tried everything with my son and finally was at my wits end when he was 3 months old. NOTHING was going right until I found Dr Denmark. I did everything her way after being totally convinced by seeing it work for myself. I didnt just jump in andn change everything in one day. But, as I began to use her methods(which are all just old fashioned, tried and true ways), the trust in her increased and after a couple more months, I ONLY did whatever it was the Dr Denmark way. I had the heathiest baby who would sleep 10-12 hrs at night and nap everyda

Love is so much better!

Yes, I know what you mean! I was terrified of having 2 that close together. Now, I HAVE waited an extreme amount of time(not exactly by choice ). But, I know I am not cut out to handle that. Scares me to death! I could do it if I had to but oh my...it'll be busy. But, you are so right. You will be able to put the new baby down a lot and you should. You shouldnt beat yourself up about it. My Mother said she enjoyed me so much more than she did with my brother(not that she loved me more LOL)just b/c she wasnt stressed and loved how much my brother enjoyed me being around. Even though its bee

I've been thinking the same thing. Sending prayers and good wishes your way tonight. Cant wait to hear all about it and see pics of that sweet little baby!

Thank you, Postman. I LOVE it when you talk about your wife b/c I know you have been through all sorts of things- good and bad, ups and downs. Sometimes, it takes time to really know what you need in a mate and then finding them is even harder. We havent been together that long but being together is so easy. That sounds so basic and simple but its what I always longed for and never had. It was always walking on eggshells and unbelievably complicated for me in the past. Life with the one you love shouldnt be that complicated. Things happen and it does take lots of work but being afraid of ev

Must be the Jew in my family . I think they are just sooo sweet. They can get REALLY expensive but I think considering they will proabably use them less than any other bed, less expensive is better. I guess I might get a more "heirloom" quality one though if I were planning more babies. But, I am NOT. As in no more, no way, no no no! These birthin' hips iz DONE! That is almost exactly how I used mine with my son. We used the bouncy seat a lot once he got a little bigger. Not to sleep for long periods, but to use all over the house.

looks like a great idea. I am so "old fashioned" when it comes to babies and kids.Also, I havent done this in 18 years...things have changed! I'm way out of the loop! But, I do believe you cant beat the tried and true in MOST cases...not all.