Suzie

I am not a fan of Cola drinks (I don't buy them) if someone offers me I drink it without hesitation and I really don't have a problem with those who drink it.

Thanks for replying Daniel. :) In that quote though, it says that the Church has never officially taken a position on this matter and then goes on and add the counsel part. But I can see why some members may see it as doctrine and others like me, do not. Thanks for clarifying your point.

Are you saying the statement is church doctrine in your opinion?

Not at all! You are going through a LOT! It's normal to feel this way, please do not beat up yourself. I think is wonderful all the things you are doing and I know your kids love you so much for it as well as your wife. You're living under special circumstances and in situations like this one we feel and do things we would not normally do or feel. God bless you and your family! Suzie

Pimping? I was thinking more of John Travolta.

Yup, you are right. What hubby did (besides thinking it's ridiculous) is call my friend on the phone, thank her for her help but asked to please stop and give the meals to someone in need in the ward. So in the last 2 weeks, she did that. That experience made me realize that even when giving service, we can overkill.

Oh I did! NONE of them accepted!

This is what I was trying to say in another thread. When teaching the Gospel we use the Standard Works as the source, when we start adding our own philosophy into it AND teach it as the Gospel, it becomes "precepts of men mixed with scripture". Notice that it says "no matter what its source".

My family and I moved from one apartment to another some years ago. The RS President was my best friend at that time and she arranged dinner for us for a whole MONTH. No kidding. I was grateful of course! But then as the days were passing, it just did not feel "fair" knowing there were probably MANY people in our ward who stood in NEED of those meals (and we did not have the need!). I shared my feelings with her but she didn't want to stop. I also felt bad because other families moved in and out and they were not given the same act of service and they truly needed it and I feel that being her best friend was actually the major factor about arranging those meals. Not sure if I am expressing myself properly, I am not complaining but didn't feel entirely good about it.

As long as I don't have to cook...bring the bagged stuff!!!!!!

This is so true Dove. Often times, we are caught in the "study" part only but we fail in putting those studies into action. That's why one of the definitions of wisdom is "applied knowledge" and not merely knowledge (information).

Geez, all these baby threads make me want to have ANOTHER and I'm done!

I bought everything after I hit the fourth month. I think the best choice is to wait after the first trimester is over. DIAPERS, stock lots and lots and lots and lots! Newborns use so many! Use disposables, you can always change your mind later on when the baby is older otherwise you will be like a zombie washing and drying diapers and up all night with a newborn. Take it easy! :)

Well this is how I see it. If breast implants are considered vain then most women should not dye their hair and let the gray hair come out naturally. Personally, I wouldn't do it but I don't see the issue with those who do.

Yes, I had that same problem. I tried the manual pump though, it was a nightmare!

All these terms (related) remind me of this scripture in Ephesians 4: 17-19: For me are those who (without being aware) live in ignorance and in the vanity of their own "knowledge" (prideful) and their own understanding. Those who cannot be corrected, whose necks are "stiffed", those who are "past feeling".

Do you plan to pump only when you are going out without your baby? I ask because I just read you plan to stay home so I am not sure the need for a pump? I would vote for electric. I breastfed all my kids and I tried the manual pump for a couple of times and I saw stars! Not recommended.

Jena my goodness your baby is ADORABLE! Look at those legs! (two little hams) Sooo CUTE!

Definitely! I tried both and went for disposable all the way!

Maybe a recipe from Mars or something.

That's pretty strange of your neighbors to put the flag particularly on Independence's Day unless they always had the Italian flag outside their house? Let's not forget that the US is a country made of immigrants (I think many times we forget that) and many feel proud of their heritage, there is nothing wrong with that. Maybe if they are newly immigrants, they miss home, who knows.

Wingnut, yes of course I will ask my doctor. It's not even something I brought it up to him yet because I don't usually drink milk but when I do it once in a blue moon, the symptoms are there.

Pam, only when I drink milk (not when milk is mixed with other products or foods). MOE, yes of course. I don't really drink much milk, I don't like it but once in a blue moon I feel for a glass of milk and this happens every time. Not an immediate concern of mine but just curious if anyone has the same symptoms.

I can eat all sort of dairy products with no problems at all and even foods that contain milk. However, I am not able to digest a glass of milk or chocolate milk at all. As soon as I do, I get a lot of pains in my stomach and I have to run to the bathroom immediately. What's up with that? Is it possible to be just lactose intolerant when I drink a glass of milk???

Fix them some tacos, easy and everybody loves them!