How long do you think it would take on the metro? If I left SS at 2:15, could I make it to N. Bethesda station by 3?

Trader Joe's sugar/tangerine scrub (recommended to me here). It makes my skin super soft.

Anonymous wrote:

zumbamama wrote:I used cardio videos after I put them down and stretch/yoga/pilates floor exercises when watching TV. And I used to do 100 jumping jacks or jump rope by my bed when I woke up in the morning.

What kind of bra do you wear when you jump rope? I just bought a jump rope but it's killing my breasts to use it.

Sports bra.

But before I lost all the weight, I had one of those breast-belt things. It was a velcro strap that kept them in place...not very comfortable, but better than knocking yourself out with a breast...haha!

If you've been to countless doctors for 2 years and still have pain, I'd try going to a reputable acupuncturist AND chiro. IMHO.

Although if it is the weekend, DH will probably be watching fights with all my cousins, and I will be painting my next masterpiece (haha) with a glass of red.

We do this almost nightly:

Chill in the jacuzi.

Comedy central/movies on the internet (we have no cable and going to the movies is expensive).

Massage each others backs/necks.

Prepare kids stuff/clothes for the next day.

Sometimes we practice sparring or stretching. I will try to make him dance with me, but then he turns into a stick in the mud as soon as I start counting steps. Maybe I should add margaritas to the practice!

tangerine sugar scrub and tiramisu

Anonymous wrote:

zumbamama wrote:However, the purpose of the fever is to kick out the bug. Does Tylenol kick out the bug or just kick the fever?

Zumbamama, Neither tylenol nor a warm bath or wash cloth kick out the bug. None of these are antibiotics. They all simply reduce the fever and allow the child to feel more comfortable. Along with cuddles.

True. Unless it is a virus, then antib's won't work. Then its fever to the rescue...and extra hydration/nutrition to boost immunity.

However, the purpose of the fever is to kick out the bug. Does Tylenol kick out the bug or just kick the fever?

My mom gave me Tylenol when I was little, and I seem to be fine. So I'm not saying Tylenol is bad. But if a bath, rest and hydration work just as well, that's the way I'm gonna go.

Yes, we use a lot of hydrotherapy, not just for fever, but for muscle pain, joint pain, colds. If DC has a fever, I do everything you mentioned, plus give them a few sips of either water or herbal tea every 15 minutes. Chicken broth, orange slices and other vitamin c foods to boost immunity. I massage the feet and back to keep them comfortable and relaxed. And I encourage them to breathe properly...which also helps them get to sleep when they are restless.

Anonymous wrote:What most parents don't know and health care professionals fail to teach is that low fever is NATURAL RESPONSE to infections.

the fever is part of the healing process and NEEDED to kill the cause of the disease.

if you give your child a antipyretic every time their temperature raises a little bit you'll let the infection spread, get more serious and last longer.

like PP said, such medication has to be administrated when the child's life is in danger. If the fever is above 39.5C.

What I think the parents really like is the fact that such medications knock out the child, make them drowsy so they're quiet and go to sleep.

Totally agree. I don't use OTCs for fever unless it is dangerously high and nothing else has worked. I focus on hydration and boosting the body's own defenses (which is essential what a fever is).

yes, but it depends on who you ask. "In style" is different according to different people. According to stylebakery.com, sheer is in:


What Are The Age Guidelines For Hosiery?
by Jennifer Davidson on December 24, 2008 | comment

Q. I'm a 27 year old who recently moved from the rolling plains of Mississippi to the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. The weather of course is drastically different. I would like to wear skirts to work but some seem to look better with bare legs. I feel I'm too young to wear old lady panty-hose but don't want my legs to freeze. I do wear tights but it all depends on the outfit. What are the age guidelines for hosiery? I don't want to look too old or too young for my age.

A. Whether you choose opaque black or colored tights, textured hosiery or even sheers this season, hosiery has never been more stylish. You almost can't go wrong with whatever legwear you choose. That being said, there are a few tips to remember:

1. When wearing nude hosiery, make sure it is an ultra sheer shade that matches your skin tone. The quickest road to "old lady" hosiery (as you put it) is to wear nudes that are too dark or light for your legs or are too opaque.

2. Don't wear white tights unless you are 7 years old.

3. Though sheer colored hosiery is a trend this season, it is easier to wear tights during the day instead. Unless the rest of your outfit is very fashion forward, you risk looking dated (or older) with your sheers.

If you prefer to wear bare legs and the weather isn't too cool, then by all means, go for it!

Anonymous wrote:It's not an issue of wanting to look like other people. There are some places that mandate clothing options. When I was working on Capitol Hill, there was a Senator that made women in his office wear skirts and hose every day and this was in 2007. Uncool, but it happens. I personally find hose unbearable, but I'm ok with tights.

Mandatory skirts and hose? I have new appreciation for boss now!

must everyone look like everyone else? Sheen, sheer, opaque...they all take their turns being in style every couple of years. Any of them can look good or bad depending on what you wear with it, or depending on what some Miranda Priestly type says is in style now. Wear what YOU like.