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Post by squalorwallow on Jul 28, 2008 16:42:31 GMT -5
So I'm very open. I'm Melissa, I live in Indiana. I have 3 daughters. In 2007 we lost our last born child at 23 days old. Needless to say our Squalor started with this. I've been told if there was an excuse at all under the sun for squalor that the loss of a child would be it. Heck half the time I forgot to eat in the first months, let alone clean About 4 months ago I started super cleaning and decluttering. And then 2 months ago I started a weekly housekeeping schedule. My home has been mostly clean for 4 months and really well kept for 2.  On August 13th I'm starting homeschooling my eldest daughter Freja who's 4.5. SO with a homeschool AND weekly cleaning schedule I will NOT let the house get bad again |
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Post by pegasus48 on Jul 28, 2008 21:26:23 GMT -5
Welcome aboard, Melissa. I am so sorry you lost your last born. I just don't have adequate words to express it. You are very strong and very brave, and I admire your spirit. It is awesome that you have been super cleaning and decluttering. You inspire me to try harder.
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Post by squalorwallow on Jul 28, 2008 21:46:59 GMT -5
Thank you pegasus. Your kind words made me smile  If you ever need someone to wave pompoms and give you support please just holler and I'll be in the front row cheering you on |
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Post by molly on Jul 29, 2008 12:17:34 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about your baby, I can not imagine that type of pain.
I will be homeschooling my 4.5 year old this year too! Congrats on getting your house clean!
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Post by squalorwallow on Jul 29, 2008 13:40:25 GMT -5
woohoo Molly! Can I ask what curriculum you are using for your 4.5 year old?
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Post by molly on Jul 29, 2008 17:22:46 GMT -5
We going to do the Enki K curriculum this year. At this point, it's a trial run... the plan was to do one year of homeschooling and then send her to public school (kindergarten) next year (she missed out on k this year due to her birthday being a few weeks after the cutoff). We'll see how it goes though.
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Post by creativechaos on Jul 30, 2008 19:40:09 GMT -5
welcome, squalorwallow. thanks for sharing your story, and i am so sorry for your loss. your story is hopeful, too; how you came out of that phase and dug yourself out. thanks so much for sharing it and inspiring us. i'm so impressed with your strength and your action.
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Post by crazycatlady on Jul 30, 2008 22:13:37 GMT -5
I'm so sorry about your loss! How heartbreaking!
Great job on reclaiming your home, and keeping it clean! I'm glad that you joined us here. 
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Post by squalorwallow on Jul 31, 2008 17:30:26 GMT -5
Thank you girls (or guys?) for the kind and warm welcome!
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Post by messymimi on Jul 31, 2008 20:50:40 GMT -5
Welcome, squalorwallow. My condolences for the loss of your precious child. I lost my third (of 5), but I was messy before that and am now getting better. I also homeschool, though only 2 of the 4 now (eldest two are in private school). The fact that you are at a maintenance level is an inspiration and I'm looking forward to reading your contributions to this board. messymimi |
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Post by Platypus on Aug 3, 2008 10:48:58 GMT -5
Hello.  I am sorry for the loss of your babe, my friend lost one of twins a few days old, so I can understand a little of what you went/are going through.  Wow, all that super-cleaning, what an inspiration you are! I never home schooled, I couldn't imagine myself doing that, I was always glad to see mine go through the school gate, I am honest enough to say. |
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Post by zinnia on Aug 3, 2008 22:24:57 GMT -5
I am very sorry about your baby.
Welcome!
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Post by houseworkhater on Aug 4, 2008 13:01:33 GMT -5
welcome. i am so sorry for your loss. freja is a beautiful name. what is its origin?
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