Dawn: I think a date should be in a real fancy restaurant, then champagne at a night club with a floor show, then ballroom dancing. Joyce: Unfortunately, we're not dating in a movie from the thirties.

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Spike's Bitches 40: Buckle Up, Kids! Daddy's Puttin' the Hammer Down.  

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vw bug - May 05, 2008 6:13:26 am PDT #7687 of 10001
Mostly lurking...

He's the only one that deals with the private loans, so no. I do have a financial aid counselor, and I've asked her a few questions and gotten as little, or less help from her. Of course, I was transferred to her when I asked for the person who handles MassRehab stuff, so she couldn't have answered even if she wanted to. But, dammit, she kept trying.

The school has been really good to me, but financial aid is really pissing me off right now.


sj - May 05, 2008 7:00:29 am PDT #7688 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

vw, I'm sorry you're having to deal with an unhelpful financial aid guy. I hope you can get the information you need.

It's very quiet in here this morning.

I'm googling for information on parenting when you are disabled. It's very frustrating because there is very little that applies directly to my situation. FTR, not pregnant, just researching.


vw bug - May 05, 2008 7:01:55 am PDT #7689 of 10001
Mostly lurking...

FTR, not pregnant, just researching.

Quite frankly, this is a smart thing to research BEFORE pregnancy :).

It is really quiet! I'm actually having to do work. That's no good!

Just talked to my thesis buddy, and we're making party plans. Evites should go out in the next day or so. SO excited! It's gonna be a great big, fabulous party! SO excited!


sj - May 05, 2008 7:03:41 am PDT #7690 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Quite frankly, this is a smart thing to research BEFORE pregnancy :).

Yup. My life doesn't really allow me to be impulsive on this subject.

Just talked to my thesis buddy, and we're making party plans. Evites should go out in the next day or so. SO excited! It's gonna be a great big, fabulous party! SO excited!

Yay, party!


P.M. Marc - May 05, 2008 7:15:29 am PDT #7691 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear

sj, your best bet is probably going to be blogs. I can poke around some of the mother blogs I know and see if I can find anyone with a similar situation.


sj - May 05, 2008 7:18:55 am PDT #7692 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

sj, your best bet is probably going to be blogs. I can poke around some of the mother blogs I know and see if I can find anyone with a similar situation.

I would really appreciate this if you can find the time. Most of what I am finding is information on raising a child who has a disability and information on raising a child if you are in a wheelchair.


Aims - May 05, 2008 7:20:10 am PDT #7693 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

What is it in particular that you're looking for, sj?


sj - May 05, 2008 7:39:06 am PDT #7694 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

What is it in particular that you're looking for, sj?

I'm not really sure, to be honest. I won't be able to easily carry a child once they get to a certain weight, so advice on how to handle that. Bending into a crib to pick up a baby may be difficult. I'm also looking for the millions of little things that may come up that I haven't even thought of.


Amy - May 05, 2008 7:42:07 am PDT #7695 of 10001
Because books.

I'm also looking for the millions of little things that may come up that I haven't even thought of.

It seems like there *must* be a book out there about this. Or if not, there totally should be. A "What to Expect" with this particular slant.


Jessica - May 05, 2008 7:43:29 am PDT #7696 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

sj, I can't think of any resources like that off the top of my head, but I'll poke around the mommy blogosphere and let you know if I come up with anything.

ION, today is a bank holiday in the UK, meaning that all of our UK post facilities are closed. Meaning that I can put in orders but nothing will be processed until tomorrow. Remind me again why the NY office is open??