moo says:

you make conversations with people and join all of my groups! we're pretty friendly! then read some profiles and ask to be friends with people. Simple as that!!

posted Sep 14

Jade says:

join all ur groups? what do u mean? i joined a group called Word Association that looks pretty fun -- found it when i searched for game, is that what you mean? r u in it?

posted Sep 14

moo says:

@Jade - I hadn't realised you couldn't see the profile - hope it all makes sense now!

posted Sep 14

moo says:

You really can't stop 5 month-olds from screaming blue murder when they feel like it (or at least, I never found a way). I walked around with a permanent S-shaped hip for months, even when mine weren't balanced on it. I would say to accept any help that's offered and even if it's just so you can catch a 20 minute nap, then do it. I seem to remember spending a year not being able to even go to the toilet on my own or knowing that the moment I thought I'd got them off to sleep or happy, then the phone would ring or the door would go, and you never had a moment to yourself. If it's any consolation - it does get easier eventually.
You need help though? - I'm addicted to this place and the laundry and dishes are also piling up... I know there's no advice for me out there, I'm beyond help!

posted Jul 12

Androo002345 says:

Kids do that. I was depressed for so long and a needy child didn't help that at all. My only advice for you is to let the baby cry. It sucks so hard but you gotta do it sometimes. If you have one of those little swings, or a high chair, or walker, move it in front of the sink and put them in it while you wash the dishes, so they can still see you. Stuff like that. Or take them out for walks in the stroller...that always put mine to sleep...I would come back home and leave him in the stroller and do chores while they slept. Hope you find something.

And keep an eye on that depression. It can easily get the better of you. Take care, fu!

posted Jul 18

o·.·´¯`·.·oLisao·.·´¯`·.·o says:

I never hold my little girl ever...and if i do its for like 5 minutes....and when she was an infant i wouldnt let people hold her that long cause I didnt want her to get used to that......but if i were you here is what i would

if your child is screaming like that...have you tried taking him to the dr maybe its a ear infection (i know your a mom just saying) maybe you should try and find a sitter for one whole day and clean up and get stuff done and take sometime to your self....sometimes this helps out alot...

posted Jul 18

fu says:

thanks for the advice people. it's all very good. i'm doing better. the hardest part is that my two older kids have been on vacation for almost a month, and i hate to be all alone all day..just me and the baby. don't worry, i love my baby and am never upset with him...i do get upset with the situation though...i'm really frustrated with the lack of things getting done, but i need to just chill...this won't last forever. i'm going to try the advice androo and moo gave--sounds really practical (why didn't i think of that? haha) but there's no way i'm not going to hold my kids. i'm all over them and that's my fault that they don't want to be put down...but i'd rather deal with this than to never hold them....that would make me feel more depressed than a dirty house does, ;) he just had a checkup- no ear infection thank goodness, thanks for bringing that up though..and the sitter idea is a great one too...i just may do that. you guys rock and thanks for caring about a stranger! peace and sleep to you all! fu

posted Jul 19

o·.·´¯`·.·oLisao·.·´¯`·.·o says:

i love my little girl too dont get me wrong...i just try as much as i can not to hold her but now she would rahter climb all over everything and so i let crawl over me all the time when i lay on the floor and stuff until she bites then im like uh ok im done hahaha.....yea the strohler is a good idea....and i did the worst of all of them i did the car rides....but sometimes it is whatever works....but glad things are better for you...

posted Jul 23

Pollyanna says:

Im late getting in on this one but Here is what I did to train my child to go to sleep at night.
First i would put her in her bed and time her for 5 min of crying.(each minute felt like an hour)
Then I would go and tell her that I am still here and that she is okay and
next time go for 10 min. By then she was usually sleeping. She was sleeping at our bed time in around 1 week.
And what really helped me is that my mom told me that crying is good for her lungs. (who knows if that is true) Let me tell you. We were crying with her at first. Soon things came together and she slept all night. That was 8 years ago. And she is a happy child now.

posted Jul 27

Michael says:

Wut abooot tha itelophone

posted Jun 29

heshta says:

As if I could afford the that iThing....

I did get a phone. I told The Warden to pick it out because I couldn't decide. Now I have to learn how to use it. =)

posted Jul 3

moo says:

you see Dez from the post below, how hard I worked on your behalf. Just behave yourself here please!

posted Jun 7

heshta says:

Who does that make the solution?

posted Jun 15

heshta says:

Sorry to hear bout your internet service. I would have serious withdrawal symptoms.

Wii! My boys are currently into HEATSEEKERS. I prefer Wii Play (easy to learn). Congratulations & have fun! =)

posted May 31

jo says:

Awww...does this mean the end of Joe here in Virb? Hope not...but have fun with your Wii anyway!

posted May 31

heshta says:

It's so much fun! BTW How's your bug problem? I think I read somewhere you got your place bombed? Hope it worked! =)

posted Jun 4

moo says:

It can be a problem if you let it get in the way of real life. However, if you use it as a tool for gaining knowledge or keeping in touch with friends and are still able to function normally, then you shouldn't consider it a problem. I know I spend far too long on here but I still go to work, talk to my family and get things done - don't get as much sleep as I'd like, but as I'm on my own during the week that's my choice, then I think it's ok.
You CAN get addicted though - just look at the problems some people have with gaming etc - it's the same principle.

posted May 28

heshta says:

Thank you. I do have tendencies and need to keep them in check. =)

posted May 28

gaytheologian says:

most people are addicted to something. if being on the internet helps you to relax or think clearly, then it would be a coping mechanism, not an addiction. if your life would absolutely fall apart without it, you probably need a coping mechanism to deal with the addiction. just make sure you don't replace it with crack or something. if that were the case, we have quite a bit more "shrinking" to do...haha

posted May 28

moo says:

One day at a time zerzhul

posted May 29

moo says:

Not that at all - I see you as more like someone who would be able to give good advice! This is for anyone to either ask for help or to be able to give their views which might help - you are at the opposite age scale to me so we'd probably have different perspectives on the same problem, which is what I'm aiming for.
However, if you DO have a problem...auntie moo is here to help!

posted May 28

Jonathan says:

Well, since you brought this up... I AM feeling pretty down! Can you send me a Moo card to cheer me up? ;)

posted May 28

moo says:

Haven't got them yet! But when I do - of course...though I'd no longer be anonymous then, would I?

posted May 28

Alex says:

Another brilliantly-conceived gathering, moo. Your collection of groups is turning into a real embarrassment of smart ideas.

posted May 28

moo says:

thanks Alex - I just enjoy doing them though! There's bound to be a few stinkers along the way but that's part of the fun too! Just hope this one will be taken seriously, after all my frivolous ones...

posted May 28

heshta says:

Thanks so much for the invite! It's my first "invite". So, this group will be special to me. =)

posted May 28