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About me - Michelle Twilley

I have been married to my loving husband for 6 years coming up on 7 in June. I am a stay at home mom with my 4 lively children. There is never a dull moment in our house with kids from the ages of 5,3,1 and 6 months.

When I am not mommy I like to play Bunko

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Surviving bed rest during pregnancy: 8 of 28
Each of my pregnancies were different but there was always something. With my first, my daughter she swallowed to much fluid coming out and was breathing way to fast and her heart rate was dropping so she was in the NICU for 5 days. Not something a first time mom wants to deal with.My second child my son had a two vessel umbi... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cars: 20 of 64
So, my friend is pregnant. They are blessed to be pregnant with twins. They had to do invetro so you might as well get two out of it for the price you pay to do that these days. Well she had a baby shower this weekend. Which was an hour drive away. It was never a question of going or not. I don't get to see her often cause th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) The importance of quiet time in a child's schedule: 5 of 11
I agree that quiet time is very important for children. I have 4 kids and they are 5, 3, 1 and 6 months. I don't have to say anything but I bet you can guess my life can get pretty crazy. With kids so young they have so much energy and are always on the move.My oldest attends a Pre-K class for about 2 hours a day. Which is go... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Favorite makeup brands: 1 of 2
I am a women that always loves to get a great deal. I love when I am at the checkout stand and something I am buying is on sale which I didn't know. Makes you feel good! That is how I feel about my favorite brand. I like it because I am getting a smoking deal.Everyone women wants to look good. I do but I don't want to break t... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Husbands: 33 of 63
Everyone who meets my husbands just loves him. He is a very friendly and funny guy. They always say, "I bet you are always laughing at your house?" Yes, yes we are. Sometimes when we go places and meet people I have to stop and say, " I apologize now for anything he says." Not that he says bad things. Sometimes he just does n... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Responsibilities as a stay at home mom or dad: 13 of 24
I cannot think of a better responsibility I would rather have then staying at home with my children. I have been a stay at home mom and I have been a working mom so I can say I have been there. I know their a lot of mom and dads that are not cut out to be stay at home parents. There is nothing wrong with that. That is their p... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Budget tips for cosmetics use: 2 of 3
Everyone wants to look beautiful right? Well, that can come with a high price tag most of the time. I know I have spent plenty of money in the past on make up. Most women will do anything to get the new hottest look. Some don't care about price and some do. I know I do.I am a mother of 4 and it is a miracle if I can get make ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Most amazing life experience: Motherhood: 12 of 17
Motherhood. I remember meeting my husband for the first time and him asking me what I wanted to do in life. I without thinking said, "All I want to be is a mom." Well that was 7 years ago.I always knew I wanted kids it was never an issue. I guess I never thought it was going to be such a wild ride. Motherhood is a ride of emo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to help a baby wean off a pacifier: 8 of 11
I think as mothers we don't think to far into the future. At least I know I don't. I try to enjoy my kids how they are at the time cause they grow up so fast. So I guess I never thought in the long run about giving my first child a pacifier. I was lucky that she would take one. She loved that thing. I think it was not until I... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Does breastfeeding prevent pregnancy?: 6 of 8
NO! I know from experience.I do not know about most women but when I am breastfeeding I do not have a period. However that does not mean you do not ovulate. I have gathered all of this from my reading so don't take my word for it. I know I read somewhere that your body does not start to regulate itself until about 3-4 months ... More..