The Front Porch Swing

[perchie.girl]

Quote: I know sulpher is used as a preservative.... I wonder if sulfated is similar....

deb

 

[RachaelS]

Hi everyone! Just got done reading the whole thread, took me all day but I was determined. I am Rachael from Austin, TX. I "know" most of you on here and am happy to be here.

Okay going to try and remember all I read and hit on somethings that crossed my mind while reading.

As far as banding or toe punching, it is a pain but if you are setting up a breeding program it is a good thing to do. Bee's story about her sisters dog is a perfect example, when you breed two excellent reps of a breed the result is not always what you hoped for. Sometimes even the best genes just don't match up. By banding you can keep better track of who you are breeding to who and what the result is, so you know if you ever want to repeat.

Bruce, I am so sorry for your devastating loss. I love Barnies, they were my first breed pick when I started out. I no longer have any, but they were a joy while I had them. I know you will do right by the breed.
That kid calling 911 almost made me pee my pants

I had forgotten about the tires panted white for flower pots, have not seen those in a long time but remember they used to be everywhere when I was a kid!

O'h my a 40 pound turkey, crazy! You did good.

I had both of my kids with a Midwife. One at a birthing center, the other at home. The first time I loved the 3 midwives that I would see. I DID not like the owner, however, she was getting out of the actual practice to just run the center and I was told she would not delivery anymore, well guess who was there when I showed up at 2:00 AM to have my baby. Yep, her, she pooped my water after I told her not to, she told me to stop being so loud (really I was a first time mom in the worst pain of my whole life) at one point she "shoved" him back up into me, scratched his head and to this day he has a bald spot from it. When I took him back for his 3 day check up and asked her about it, she tried to tell me it was a rare genetic disease. I still ended up with a Gift from God, so overall it was perfect. With my second, I found one that would do it "my way", I told her I did not like to be "checked" every time I went in and she said fine and never did. She was so supportive. One of the best experiences ever, now that I think about it, Bee kind of reminds me of her. No nonsense and practical, but still caring, supportive and not a "know it all" even though she really knew a LOT! So go for your degree and change people lives, there needs to be more Midwives out there.

Bee can't wait to see if your eggs hatch!

Okay that is it for now. Tired of reading and going to bed.

 

[TexasLisa]

Hi everyone! Just got done reading the whole thread, took me all day but I was determined. I am Rachael from Austin, TX. I "know" most of you on here and am happy to be here.

Okay going to try and remember all I read and hit on somethings that crossed my mind while reading.

As far as banding or toe punching, it is a pain but if you are setting up a breeding program it is a good thing to do. Bee's story about her sisters dog is a perfect example, when you breed two excellent reps of a breed the result is not always what you hoped for. Sometimes even the best genes just don't match up. By banding you can keep better track of who you are breeding to who and what the result is, so you know if you ever want to repeat.

Bruce, I am so sorry for your devastating loss. I love Barnies, they were my first breed pick when I started out. I no longer have any, but they were a joy while I had them. I know you will do right by the breed.
That kid calling 911 almost made me pee my pants

I had forgotten about the tires panted white for flower pots, have not seen those in a long time but remember they used to be everywhere when I was a kid!

O'h my a 40 pound turkey, crazy! You did good.

I had both of my kids with a Midwife. One at a birthing center, the other at home. The first time I loved the 3 midwives that I would see. I DID not like the owner, however, she was getting out of the actual practice to just run the center and I was told she would not delivery anymore, well guess who was there when I showed up at 2:00 AM to have my baby. Yep, her, she pooped my water after I told her not to, she told me to stop being so loud (really I was a first time mom in the worst pain of my whole life) at one point she "shoved" him back up into me, scratched his head and to this day he has a bald spot from it. When I took him back for his 3 day check up and asked her about it, she tried to tell me it was a rare genetic disease. I still ended up with a Gift from God, so overall it was perfect. With my second, I found one that would do it "my way", I told her I did not like to be "checked" every time I went in and she said fine and never did. She was so supportive. One of the best experiences ever, now that I think about it, Bee kind of reminds me of her. No nonsense and practical, but still caring, supportive and not a "know it all" even though she really knew a LOT! So go for your degree and change people lives, there needs to be more Midwives out there.

Bee can't wait to see if your eggs hatch!

Okay that is it for now. Tired of reading and going to bed.

Hi Rachael! Welcome to the 'Front Porch Swing'!

Lisa

 

[lindz8504]

Hi everyone! Just got done reading the whole thread, took me all day but I was determined. I am Rachael from Austin, TX. I "know" most of you on here and am happy to be here.

Okay going to try and remember all I read and hit on somethings that crossed my mind while reading.

As far as banding or toe punching, it is a pain but if you are setting up a breeding program it is a good thing to do. Bee's story about her sisters dog is a perfect example, when you breed two excellent reps of a breed the result is not always what you hoped for. Sometimes even the best genes just don't match up. By banding you can keep better track of who you are breeding to who and what the result is, so you know if you ever want to repeat.

Bruce, I am so sorry for your devastating loss. I love Barnies, they were my first breed pick when I started out. I no longer have any, but they were a joy while I had them. I know you will do right by the breed.
That kid calling 911 almost made me pee my pants

I had forgotten about the tires panted white for flower pots, have not seen those in a long time but remember they used to be everywhere when I was a kid!

O'h my a 40 pound turkey, crazy! You did good.

I had both of my kids with a Midwife. One at a birthing center, the other at home. The first time I loved the 3 midwives that I would see. I DID not like the owner, however, she was getting out of the actual practice to just run the center and I was told she would not delivery anymore, well guess who was there when I showed up at 2:00 AM to have my baby. Yep, her, she pooped my water after I told her not to, she told me to stop being so loud (really I was a first time mom in the worst pain of my whole life) at one point she "shoved" him back up into me, scratched his head and to this day he has a bald spot from it. When I took him back for his 3 day check up and asked her about it, she tried to tell me it was a rare genetic disease. I still ended up with a Gift from God, so overall it was perfect. With my second, I found one that would do it "my way", I told her I did not like to be "checked" every time I went in and she said fine and never did. She was so supportive. One of the best experiences ever, now that I think about it, Bee kind of reminds me of her. No nonsense and practical, but still caring, supportive and not a "know it all" even though she really knew a LOT! So go for your degree and change people lives, there needs to be more Midwives out there.

Bee can't wait to see if your eggs hatch!

Okay that is it for now. Tired of reading and going to bed.

Welcome to the Front porch!

Thank you for the support on me going to get my degree in Midwifery! I didn't have any of mine with a midwife, but I really wish that I had. My 4th delivery was an absolute disaster, and I regret the whole ordeal! I love my daughter, but her birth was a nightmare! I want to help make sure that no one else has to go through that unnecessarily.

 

[perchie.girl]

Welcome to the Front porch!

Thank you for the support on me going to get my degree in Midwifery! I didn't have any of mine with a midwife, but I really wish that I had. My 4th delivery was an absolute disaster, and I regret the whole ordeal! I love my daughter, but her birth was a nightmare! I want to help make sure that no one else has to go through that unnecessarily.

My Grandma was born In Colorado the last of 9 that lived. Her mom started having babies when she was about fourteen or fifteen. By the time Grandma was born Great Grandma was midwife for most of the county they lived in. My grandam was born in 1916 by the time she was born her oldest brother was off in the army.

They didnt have a phone or a car much less electricity.... So When It was time to deliver a baby the Postman would drive up and tell Great Grandma it was time. He must have had a phone or had the message given to him word of mouth. She would grab up her kit and leave with him. Great Grandma would be away for a couple of days.

Grandma tells the story about how she would cling to her moms leg begging her not to go.

deb

 

[lindz8504]

My Grandma was born In Colorado the last of 9 that lived. Her mom started having babies when she was about fourteen or fifteen. By the time Grandma was born Great Grandma was midwife for most of the county they lived in. My grandam was born in 1916 by the time she was born her oldest brother was off in the army.

They didnt have a phone or a car much less electricity.... So When It was time to deliver a baby the Postman would drive up and tell Great Grandma it was time. He must have had a phone or had the message given to him word of mouth. She would grab up her kit and leave with him. Great Grandma would be away for a couple of days.

Grandma tells the story about how she would cling to her moms leg begging her not to go.

deb

Thats amazing!

 

[RoseMarie1]

I sure am missing Bee on here. I hope everything is fine. Going to pray it is!

 

[Triple Willow]

I sure am missing Bee on here. I hope everything is fine. Going to pray it is!

Her and her mom are gone on a road trip. She'll be back tomorrow I think.

 

[LindaB220]

Her and her mom are gone on a road trip. She'll be back tomorrow I think.

Yes, it certainly is quiet, isn't it. Just saying

 

[wyoDreamer]

Good morning everyone!
Sun is up, sky is blue, it is 42 degrees out already ... and the wind is sustained at 30 mph with 45 mph gusts. Kinda hard to enjoy being outside in that kind of wind.