Yardies at Home and a Farrin (part17)

[JAPrincess 27]

Yeah, the one thing I actually CAN do is the twists....until we decide, twists it will be. However, even that takes me several hours since I'm so new at it.

Good luck with Mister's hair Ells.

I am sure you can find someone in the east bay who will do it for less expensive.

I started my son's locs myself by doing twists, but I tell ya loc maintenance is no walk in the park either

I will see if I can find somewhere in the east bay... It might be worth a day trip on a Saturday to get his hair done, and could be fun too!

Maybe I could even meet ya'll at Art's or the Karibbean restaurant

Apparently my honey shaves his own head every so often

[MRStee 19]

hey kk.. how is ur friend kaycloy.. doing.. i think that is right?? her hubby in good heatlh??

i was gonna ask her some questions about the medical seeing that u guys are saying it takes forever and a day.. was wondering if its the same when u do it from here??

She's doing great and taking care of hubby.

You should PM her about the medical. The medical here is probably not as long of a wait as in Jamaica. Ask Jahlove for the TX doctor that did her I-693. You can call them...they will tell you what shots are needed. You can go to local clinic and get the shots cheaper before you go to the civil surgeon. I'm not sure if Roger has SSN but if he was on your insurance the shots. oh I forgot about the TB test...would be covered by your insurance (usually).

i got that tx doctor's info from another thread.. i was thinking of doing it that route.. they say he will sign off for $30, BUT becuz we didn't file K1, we have to have the entire medical done, not just update immunization record.. so i am thinking about just coming out of my pocket..

doesnt' the full medical consist of more than just shots and tb test?

Yes it more that just that. I was just thinking that sometime the shots are cheaper than at the civil surgeon. Like they mark up the price...If you call the civil surgeon office they will give you a list of what is done. I know there are some other test that are done.

Thanks for this advice because Steve has a friend thats a doctor so maybe he can get shots done. His momma said his shots are up to date but i know the embassy will want what they want done.

[dancehallquana 5]

hair cuts should go on the list of expenses...you'll have to cover until your man gets a job!!!

Dang..imagine how expensive it'll be to keep your lady looking nice...cause we not easy atal...

im pretty low maintenance..if roger had to take care of me.. i think it would be pretty easy..

count down till i see taylor..im so excited can't wait to hear bout the first day of middle skool..

[MRStee 19]

any of ur kids make fun of ur hubby's accent?

i am trying to call my hubby and my son is answering his phone and saying...."yeah mon wha gwaan"....pretending like he has a deep voice...

Lol when my kids answer my phone I ask them what did he say? They say "I don't know" but they be talking to him like they do lol

[MRStee 19]

I wanted to ask the married folks a question...

For those who used Wedding Officiants, do you know what the average cost for one should be?

Ours was $125 & I found prices ranging from $75 to $150 for simple officiating services.

Thank you because I looked on one website so far and they want 425.00 and Im like nah it has to be a cheaper way lol

WHAT THE HECK.. girl they must provide some other service w/ it.. i can't believe that could stay in business charging that????????

Thats what I thought so thats why I asked...

[MRStee 19]

He could not tell 100% but he said he's pretty sure...

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah I hope so

oh my gosh..girl, roger also wants to own a restaurant here.. i am not an entreprenuer AT ALL.. i love the security.. but i am an excellent supporter so i got his back.. i just worry about those endeavors, i don't like taking risks my ex, was always trying to do some sort of business, but it was just to be self employed, never really his passion.. i think its easier to work for something ur are passionate about..

I like the lack of responsibility in working for someone else. I can go home after my 8 hrs & not think about this job again until the next morning. I don't have to worry about how/whether other people will get paid, or any of the other stuff owners worry about.

But Steven wants to open his own businesses. I encourage him to do so. "Make us rich, babe!"

any word yet NAT?

Nope.

thanks i agree also the problem i have found is someone who braid well and doesnt charge a arm and a leg...lol .. im learning to braid but it isnt good enough yet ..

If you want to practice, feel free to visit me! My best friend could braid/cornrow, but she moved to New York in December. So now I only get it done when I go to Jamaica.... but that's about to stop. I need to make friends with corn-rowers, cause Steven and I will both need that done periodically.

If we lived closer my daughter would do it for yall... She is great!

[dancehallquana 5]

okay my fb peeps.. have jawi posted pics.. i saw her come on responding to some foolishiness and didn't give no update.. LOL..imma get u jaws!!!

[dancehallquana 5]

alright..im out..talk w/ ya'll later..oh look portland is up.. hope u feeling better!

[DaDa 1]

Is the an option to send your fiance back?

I didnt read the whole thread but it sounds like the first one didnt work out but he has found another.

they gave some more details toward the end.. i don't fault him for not marrying her.. hey some things don't work out.. but if he is worried about it affecting his filing.. i am sorry i believe he has been looking or plan to go look LOL.. why would u even be asking about the NEXT filing..

but he just like di Columbian women like dada like di Jamaican men

Yeah u right I sure do!!!!!

[MRStee 19]

Here are 17 Ways to Turn Your Breech Baby!

Be sure to check with your provider before trying the positions for turning a breech baby to see if there is any reason why you should not use them.

1. Visualizing the baby moving down with the head very deep in your pelvis, several times a day; especially in conjunction with positions and exercises below.

2. Swimming as often as possible. This keeps your body and pelvis loose and relaxed. Do in conjunction with headstand below if you have help.

3. Headstand - with assistance and in a pool frequently as possible.

4. Breech Tilt - begin at 32-35 weeks gestation. Do 3 times daily for 10-15 minutes each time, when you have an empty stomach, and the baby is active. Prop one end of an ironing board securely on a sofa or chair 12 to 18 inches high (or may use slant board). Lie down, bend knees but keep feet flat on board. Relax, breathe deeply, avoid tensing. May also use pillows on a flat surface to raise hips 12-18" above shoulders. Gravity pushes the baby's head into the fundus, tucks it, and baby can then do a somersault to a vertex position.

5. CD/iPod headphones - place them inside mom's pants toward her pubic bone and play classical music for 10 minutes 6-8 times a day.

6. Flashlight - try moving slowly down from the top of the uterus toward your pubic bone while you are in a breech tilt position.

7. Massage - start with your left hand at the bottom of the abdomen and your right hand just above it. Move move your hands clockwise around the right side of your tummy. As your right hand reaches the top of your abdomen, slide the left one over your right and move it down the left side of your tummy. Your left hand leads as you you come full circle, continuing clockwise. Massage gently as you would to apply lotion. Massage for ten minutes or more up to several times each day.

8. Clothespin - place on the small toe of each foot at the outside corner of the toenail; sideways so that the toenail and toepad are stimulated for 30 minutes per day, this is an acupressure point that is a "moving down" point. You can also do this with just finger pressure as you remember to do it.

9. Motion Sickness band - place with the bead four fingerwidths above the inner ankle bone - another acupressure point that is used for stimulation of the uterus. Do not use this point if you are experiencing any pre-term labor.

10. Glass of orange or other juice - follow this with a side-lying position with your hips positioned higher than your feet. Babies move more after a sugar high!

11. Pelvic Tilt- with an ice pack on the top of your tummy on an empty stomach, 10 minutes twice a day. Do this while lying on your back on the floor with knees flexed and feet on the floor with three large pillows placed under your buttocks. Try this in conjunction with headphones and visualization.

12. Cat stretch - start with all fours, then lay your head and chest flat on the floor with your buttocks in the air, as you round your back and return to all fours.

13. Knee-chest position - by kneeling with hips flexed slightly more than 90 degree, but with thighs not pressing against your tummy and your head, shoulders and upper chest are flat on a mattress for 15 minutes every two waking hours for five days.

14. Belly Relaxing followed by Inversion - Partner places a shawl, sheet, towel or rebozo under mom's hips as she lays on the floor. Lift up on the corners of the cloth and shimmy her from side to side moving your hands up and down to wiggle her belly from side to side. These should be very small movements which mom should find very relaxing. Do this for about 5 minutes. Then mother kneels on the stairway landing. Walk your hands down 2 or 3 stairs into an all fours position; have your partner support your shoulders to balance you. Remain in this position for about 5-10 minutes or as long as comfortable. Also do this on an empty stomach.

The following techniques to turn breech babies to vertex involve the assistance of a specialist or medical professional:

15. Acupuncture - find a acupuncturist who is familiar with pregnancy and knows the points to stimulate for turning a breech baby.

16. Webster's Breech Technique - see a Chiropractor who is experienced in this technique.

17. External Version - this can be done in the hospital at about 37 weeks; see an Ob-Gyn for assistance and more information.

Read more: http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/ar...y#ixzz0P8K0gNLA

Wow this was interesting!

[MRStee 19]

True. That's one of finesse's best qualities: her willingness to ask the questions that some of us feel aren't really our business to ask. I know everytime I thought of a question but didn't want to ask or say anything, finesse did.

You know Nat!!!

[DaDa 1]

He could not tell 100% but he said he's pretty sure...

Congrats if he's right but your sig should say .. Its a Girl .. I think.....

[MRStee 19]

I get gas at Exxon too!!! There is one on my way home that is like 20 cents cheaper too. I fill up twice a week. Long drive to work.

Twice a week? Yikes! A tank will usually last me 2 weeks.... one of the perks of working 2.5 miles from home.

Oh thats nothing I live in Del. County Pa, work in Bala Cynwyd, PA and go to school in NE Philly... I spend about 40 to 60 a week on gas...sheesh

[MRStee 19]

on the locks.. check maintenance fees.. i wanna say its almost as much as getting cornrow, but i don't know how often they get them tightened.. it may be worth it???

If he decided on locks, I would almost definitely become his 'tightener' since I think that would be a bit more manageable. After the initial cost of getting them, I think I'd want to save the maintenance money & it would be worth spending several hours every month or two to keep them up. I really wish I could just cornrow but I've got to give serious props to anyone who can ca ie nah easy!

Is he going to start work soon? if so, maybe he could pick up the hair maintenance tab. just a thought.

I remember back in the days (way before he came here) when my husband had braids..I cornrowed it for him one time and he went and got a hair cut next week. He said I braid to tight. I did a good job..just too tight. So he got a fade ...my plan worked..

ur right..

well i'd give u the same advice.. ask around and get a college or high skool student..IF he decides to keep doing the cornrows.. i know that stuff can get expensive.. coldn't imagine HAVING to get my hair done every 2 weeks..

or he can do the twists..you can twist it up for him Ells...two pieces and twist.

KK that's hilarious! Maybe not for him but just that slightly sinister side to you has me cracking up!

Yeah, the one thing I actually CAN do is the twists....until we decide, twists it will be. However, even that takes me several hours since I'm so new at it.

Its not hard to do. One of my ex's started my locs with 2 strand twist and I kep twisting them around my fingers every chance I got. Now 7 years later Locs!

[DaDa 1]

Hey everyone!!!!!!!...Congrats to everyone with the good news....I see there is so many...congrats jAP on the baby girl... ....

Went to my doctor's appointment for my baby checkup this saturday and to my surprise the doctor told me my baby is breeched...her head is up to my chest and her feet is down...she was in position on my visit before this one so within the 3 weeks between she decided to move.... ...doctor said if she does not turn back to position by the time i am suppose to give birth then i am going to have to do a c-section...I really really do not want a c-section....

Any wives tale on how to turn breech babies back to position...I'll try anything....my doctor said to play soft music and put the headphones down there and she will move towards the music....

I say smack uself on the stomach near your belly button where her butt should be and tell her she betta turn her azz around or else...

No I'm joking…