Crunchy Folks - A crunchier new year! Updated poll

What crunchy things are you looking to get more into in 2013?

Eating healthier	46.5%	[ 93 ]
Buying local	4.5%	[ 9 ]
Recycling	4.5%	[ 9 ]
Using less fossil fuels	4.5%	[ 9 ]
DIY & upcyling	21.0%	[ 42 ]
Activism	8.0%	[ 16 ]
Other stuff (post your alternatives!)	11.0%	[ 22 ]
Total Votes:			[ 200 ]

[panda rayne]

I want three most.

Todd said something about six.

HA.
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[RenaStarluck]

rayne - SIX?? eek

[Kalinka Psyquis]

Rayne...beat him...

[indigobus]

My parents wanted 24 kids....yes, I typed that right. They probably could have done it too if they hadn't run out of money after the first 3. sweatdrop They were 17 and 18 when they got married....then ended up having 5 total by age 36.

[Kalinka Psyquis]

Spider: O.O...that is all...

[panda rayne]

gonk

And I thought six was bad.
gonk

[Gabbie808]

SpiderMum

Gabbie - Welcome to the thread! I'm Kim and I have a 16-month-old nursling. I can't wait for 18-months! That's a big milestone for me. biggrin

Oh it definitely is. I love nursing but part of me is ready to be done. I've been a milk mom for the last 4 years almost with only a 3 months break between lactating. But being period free for much of the time has been super nice. Congrats on the 16 months. It isn't easy.

[PishPoshLaGosh]

.. I'm really really trying to nurse my daughter until she is atleast 6 months. Right now she is 3 months and I'm suddenly not producing enough for her. Every where I read says to just nurse more, but Alaina (my daughter) won't nurse anymore because I'm not producing enough so she get frustrated.

Has anyone had this problem? What did you do?

[Gabbie808]

PishPoshLaGosh

.. I'm really really trying to nurse my daughter until she is atleast 6 months. Right now she is 3 months and I'm suddenly not producing enough for her. Every where I read says to just nurse more, but Alaina (my daughter) won't nurse anymore because I'm not producing enough so she get frustrated.

Has anyone had this problem? What did you do?

Try Fenugreek pills that you can get at GNC, and eat lots of oatmeal. Look on kellymom, they have a lot of info about not producing enough. I nursed whenever I could, but I co-slept so my kids were always on the boob it seemed.

[RenaStarluck]

PishPoshLaGosh

.. I'm really really trying to nurse my daughter until she is atleast 6 months. Right now she is 3 months and I'm suddenly not producing enough for her. Every where I read says to just nurse more, but Alaina (my daughter) won't nurse anymore because I'm not producing enough so she get frustrated.

Has anyone had this problem? What did you do?

I found Brazil nuts made my supply BOOM. eek

[Onigetoe]

Hi I'm new and would like to ask a few questions so I know what to do when I have my children.

I have very large breasts and I know they will get bigger. What would be an easier way to feed them then the normal way?

And how long would be acceptible for breastfeeding them?

[Sensorium139]

SpiderMum

My parents wanted 24 kids....yes, I typed that right. They probably could have done it too if they hadn't run out of money after the first 3. sweatdrop They were 17 and 18 when they got married....then ended up having 5 total by age 36.

Your parents are Quiverfulls? gonk

[PishPoshLaGosh]

Thank you both I do intend on trying both of those suggestions. For those pills do you have to get a perscription?

[iPanties]

SpiderMum

Panties - I'm curious, what inspired you to relactate? Not trying to be snarky, but the way...just curious. I think it's awesome that you're trying!

But the way what?

Before it was kind of a chore, I liked it but sometimes it became a chore. But then I was really sick for most of November and then a little in the beginning of December. When I was better I realized how much I missed it. Plus, I'm too poor to afford formula much longer. sweatdrop

[Gabbie808]

PishPoshLaGosh

Thank you both I do intend on trying both of those suggestions. For those pills do you have to get a perscription?

Nope you can go to a general health store and pick 'em up easy. If that doesn't work I think a doctor can prescribe you something to help. Not so sure about that though.