Sunday, April 12, 2009

Can't decide on wedding flowers.?

I want to keep it simple, but do not like calla lilies. I do like wildflowers, but no sunflowers. My colors are dark blue (midnight/sapphire) and white. I%26#039;m thinking about adding a little accent of yellow, but can%26#039;t decide. My wedding is in May and because of that, I am feeling very overwhelmed on all the available flowers. I was maybe thinking of white carnations, daises, babies breath and blue roses, but don%26#039;t know if that is too fancy for what I want. Any suggestions would greately be appriciated.

Can%26#039;t decide on wedding flowers.?
Wow. Sometimes I feel like the only person on earth who doesn%26#039;t like cala lillies. It%26#039;s nice to know there%26#039;s someone else!





You%26#039;ve got some lovely ideas there for flowers. Other flowers you might consider are: bachelor%26#039;s buttons (ironic name, I know, but they%26#039;re a lovely deep blue and closer to wildflowers than your blue roses), heather (which comes in purple or white), snapdragons (they come in a lucious soft yellow as well as a positive rainbow of pastel shades), forget me nots (pretty, soft blue with yellow centers), or larkspur (comes in blue, purple, pink, white).





I love the idea of sticking mostly with wildflowers rather than the same sorts of flower everyone else carries.





Most of all, have fun putting your flowers together. Choose flowers you like and don%26#039;t let anyone talk you into those cala lillies if you don%26#039;t want them.
Reply:A friend of my did hydrangeas as a pretty blue flower: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/phot...





you could put yellow statice as your flower:


http://www.lazyway.com/floral/other-bloo... (bottom left)
Reply:White carnations, daises, babies breath and blue roses are the cheapest and cheapest-looking flowers you could get! No, no, no. These are florist filler-flowers. The blue roses are not natural...they%26#039;re made by soaking the stems in blue dye - which causes the roses to expire early (do you want a dead bouquet?).





Check out the bridal bouquets on the martha stewart website for inspiration. Do all white with little blue flowers in between.
Reply:Simple and elegant would be white roses, I love daisies too.





How about white amarylis or white stargazer lilies, they are so beautiful and elegant. Definitely white with blue ribbon!





Good luck!
Reply:i LOVE daisies...they remind me of %26quot;fun%26quot; where as something like a calla lily seems more %26quot;formal%26quot;...





what if you did a mixed boquet of all white flowers? some daisies, some carnations, some lillies, some orchards---with blue satin ribbon going half way down the stems to hold the boquet together?
Reply:I had an April wedding that was really simple. I used orchids. You get many on one stalk and they go a long way. Plus they come in a variety of colors. If you search orchid bouquets you can see a variety of styles in the picture areas. You can have it as simple or as fancy as you would like.
Reply:Did you see a florist yet? I brought in swatches and she laid out several selection for me- depending where you want to fall in price. And they order flowers from all over the world- she had a book of 100 and 100 of flowers. I must have saw 100 in just pink and they had a whole yellow section.
Reply:I think it would be lovely to do a simple bouquet of white roses and babies breath, tied together with a blue ribbon. Very elegant. But do not mix roses with daisies.
Reply:i think hydrangeas are nice. they are blue and don%26#039;t have to be dyed blue. they have the same effect as carnations, but are a little better looking in my opinion. stick with the daises too...then you%26#039;ll have blue and white flowers with yellow accents!!! and they won%26#039;t be too fancy.
Reply:some blue bells or maybe some blue flax mixed with daisys and babies breath maybe some cone flowers mixed in
Reply:catcus.
Reply:Calla lilies and red roses (colors=apple and gold) are what Im going with. Dont be so overwhelmed. Mine is in June and if you%26#039;re already thinking detail you%26#039;ll get things done.


Best wished.
Reply:My colors are blue and white too, but regular blue. I haven%26#039;t decided on my flowers either, but here are some I really like: white roses (dipped in blue, perhaps), blue iris, white asiatic lilies (I don%26#039;t like calla lilies either), belladonna, chatham island forget-me-nots, morning glory (these have yellow in the middle, so that would be good if you decide to import yellow). Most likely I will go with a simple bouquet of white roses dipped in blue, maybe with jewels, or blue irises with white asiatic lilies. I hope this helps and congratulations!
Reply:The selection you have choses sounds lovely.


I love fresh crisp carnations. and I would definitely add in the yellow accent.


Go with your first instinct, that is what usually works.



performing arts

Which one of these baby names is best?

im having a baby sister and would like help on picking a suitable name. the name must be arabic/urdu/persian or any other muslim names as we are muslim. any suggestions?





were thinking of naming the baby girl one of these names:


jessenia-meaning flower(arabic)


parisa-meaning angelic face, fairy like(persian)


celina-meaning moon in arabic


which sounds best and would be most popular?

Which one of these baby names is best?
I like Celina, very pretty.
Reply:I LOVE Parisa, it%26#039;s so pretty. It%26#039;s different but not weird. My second choice would be Celina.
Reply:if you don%26#039;t want her to be prejudiced against, I%26#039;d suggest a name like Jane
Reply:How about Bob.
Reply:I really like the name Jessenia!!
Reply:Parisa............because I love fairy%26#039;s very pretty name I think.
Reply:I Say Parisa Its A Very Rare Name And I Love The Meaning It Sure Describes Me
Reply:celina is pretty
Reply:jessenia and celina are nice... im not too sure i like parisa
Reply:dont you want a name that WONT be too popular(no mix ups in class). n e ways...i think PARISA is the best i dont think anyone in her generation would have that name....♥
Reply:Celina (at least it doesn%26#039;t sound foreign)
Reply:Parisa
Reply:I like Jessenia and Parisa. I think a name should have a good meaning, but maybe they should hold off on the actual picking till she is born. I find people like they%26#039;re names better if it fits they%26#039;re personality. Hope this helps.





But of the two I think Jessenia is cuter and more serene.
Reply:Celina... suits a gal belongin to most cultures %26amp; religions! congrats on havin a baby sis! take gud care of her! all the best!
Reply:I like Jessenia. It is a beautiful name and your little sister will be as delicate as a flower. The name Jessenia flows freely from my lips. It has a melodic and feminine sound to it, and an added bonus is that it is different. I don%26#039;t know of anyone named Jessenia.
Reply:if i was i child, i think i would much rather live with the name celina. THINK ABOUT THE BABY!!
Reply:OMG, I like Celina. I%26#039;m gonna use that name for my baby girl. :)
Reply:jessenina sounds best to me.





all of them end with ahh.





humm. explore other options too.
Reply:I got to help name both my younger sisters. either Jessinia or Parisa, Celina is to common and mainstream. A unique name will always be remembered, especially on a resume. Plus when shes older she can go by Jess, or Paris....
Reply:Celina sounds better, and is more popular
Reply:parisa....celina sounds too common.
Reply:wait...YOURE having a baby sister?....hows that happen!?!are you sure your moms not having it?
Reply:Very modern sounding names....i thought muslims would prefer traditional type names....of all, I alike Pairsa best but actually prefer a more local type name like something starting with %26quot;sha...%26quot;


Good luck !
Reply:They are all beautiful names. If you%26#039;re going for most popular, Celina would probably be the most likely to be popular. If you would rather have a unique name that bunches of other children won%26#039;t have, I would choose Parisa. Any of the three you choose will be lovely! Enjoy your baby sister!





(My baby sister is 27 now, and her name is Melissa; I picked that one, too!)
Reply:jessenia veryyyy pretty
Reply:I%26#039;m fond of Celina. but another beautiful name is Ahlam. I have a friend named Ahlam ... I just think it%26#039;s very ethnic and unique.





Just remember that naming a baby is permanent and that it should be something that you like and are happy with. Just go with your gut. ;)
Reply:Parisa. It will remind people of Paris, and it has special meaning for your family/heritage.
Reply:Preferably Jessenia but Parisa is also a lovely one, by the way don%26#039;t choose a very popular and hackneyed name.
Reply:Parichehr is nice Persian name which means angel face, Parirokh (same meaning) and Parizaad (angel born) .... don%26#039;t select a damn Arabic name (if you%26#039;re really Persian) ...
Reply:They are all beautiful names... i prefer jessenia!





I really like the way it sounds!!!





Good Luck %26amp; Congratulations on your new sister!!!
Reply:G-d dsoesn%26#039;t want you to know



fitness

What can be used to keep muscovy ducks from eating low growing flowers like petunias?

i%26#039;ave been feeding cracked corn to muscovy ducks, mothers and babies. they got in my flower bed and ate a white $10 petunia. what can i do or use to discourage them.

What can be used to keep muscovy ducks from eating low growing flowers like petunias?
I raise muscovies, and they Love flowers and vegies. Darned birds. But, spraying the flowers with a mix of dish soap in water will make the flowers unpalatable, and it actually kills many pest insects.





Feeding corn to muscovies isn%26#039;t a great idea. If these are Your ducks, and not wild, invest in some game bird feed. With the price of feed corn skyrocketing, it doesn%26#039;t cost much more than the corn, and it%26#039;s WAY better for them. Even scratch grain is better than corn for a muscovy.





Put tomato fence around precious flowers (those wire cones that you get at the garden center) and spray with dish soap in water.





Best of luck.
Reply:Fence in the flowers so the ducks can%26#039;t get to them. Some kind of physical barrier would work best.



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What is a proper show of condolence for a mother who lost her baby?

I work for an OB/GYN and one of my patients gave birth only a few months ago, but recently lost her baby due to complications of an illness. She and her husband are wonderful people and it shouldn%26#039;t be a thing anyone has to go through. It has especially been getting to me since I heard the news this afternoon. She%26#039;s coming back for an appointment soon, and I don%26#039;t know what to do. I just lost my mom a few months back and although I cried everytime the phone rang from a relative or friend calling or opening a sympathy card, it really did help. I was thinking of getting her just some potting flowers or something as a small gesture of my condolence, but I%26#039;m not sure if it would be proper, or if I should do anything at all. Just trying to get some ideas.


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What is a proper show of condolence for a mother who lost her baby?
The best thing you can do is be kind to her. Getting her a gift might make her think the whole office is talking about her. That would be the first thing that would come to my mind if someone from my OB office gave me a gift like that. I would think if you were close to this person it would be okay. Otherwise it%26#039;s best not to approach her about this subject as it is very sensitive. If she brings it up with you personally then you can talk with her about it. Otherwise no gifts.
Reply:Acknowledge her loss, even if u cry thats ok, its is SAD! I work as a midwife, when a baby dies I often cry too (and when I see them later down the street sometimes too) it shows u r human and that u feel for them in a real way. A littel gift or card is ok but ur thoughts and acceptance of them would mean more. Ur patients r lucky to have u!
Reply:the best thing you can do for them is to give them a child.... which you can%26#039;t really do ... if you work in a hospital.. you must be also in touch with persons who wanna go for an abortion... then am sure that you can do something for them to become parents...... i know it%26#039;s a hard job but if you are a nice person am sure that you will surely try your best in solving the problem
Reply:Flowers, a card, a hug, anything. that would really mean a lot to the family. just show that you care, that you are doing more than just doing your job, that you actually care for the patients.
Reply:I lost my son last year. I get it. You have the right idea. Also make a donation to the hospital in the babies honor. or get and in memory ornament. Make her a bracelet and put always ________%26#039;s Mom. She will know you care.
Reply:if she was a friend I would say a rose bush. But if she is a patient it may not be appropriate
Reply:We all get that overwhelming urge to try to think of something to do or say in situations like that; and there isn%26#039;t much anyone can really do or say.





I think a nice, tasteful, simple, card (maybe with a little simple prayer if you think she%26#039;s the type) or a %26quot;thinking of you%26quot; card with something like, %26quot;If there%26#039;s anything at all I can do%26quot;, may be all you can do.





I think any gesture is proper for the most part. She%26#039;ll know what you%26#039;re trying to tell her.
Reply:I can tell that you genuinely care for this woman, but the most I would do is offer her verbal condolences. It sounds like you have a professional/patient relationship with her. You have a legal and moral obligation to protect her confidentiality. It seems crazy, but with all the HIPPA laws, I%26#039;d hate for someone to misconstrue your well intentioned gift or card. Talk it over with the OB before you do anything. She may value her confidentiality at the doc%26#039;s office and not having to discuss her grief as she does with famiy and friends.
Reply:When you see her, look her in the eye and say kindly %26quot;I%26#039;m so sorry for your loss.%26quot; That%26#039;s what a mother most needs to hear at such a time. I know because I suffered a miscarriage with my first pregnancy. Then I went on to have 3 healthy pregnancies. But it hurt me most when people wanted to gloss over my loss and my pain. Its kindest to acknowledge the loss directly and express your sorrow over it directly to her.





Give her a beautiful card with an offer to help out in any way necessary. You can pass it around to the other employees in the Dr.%26#039;s office and have everyone sign it. You could take up a collection of $5 per person and buy her and her husband an engraved picture frame with her child%26#039;s name on it. It will be a keepsake of her few precious memories of her child. She can place a picture she took of her baby before he/she passed away in the frame. Most mothers need to feel the child they lost is remembered.





The idea of the flowers is lovely. I%26#039;m sure that would mean a great deal to her. You can also find books about grief and recovering from the loss of a child through Amazon, you may want to buy her one.





You and your coworkers could attend the funeral and there pass around a sign up sheet for the other ladies to offer to bring her dinner every night for two weeks after the funeral in order to comfort her and allow her and her husband to grieve without worrying over cooking and cleanup at dinner time. They might not eat properly if no one sees to that so that is the most important advice, give them the gift of prepared meals. This is going to be such a heartbreakingly difficult time for this poor Mommy.
Reply:Personally, I would just let it be and not say anything. This happened to my friend last month and from the things I have learned is that the parents are so overwhelmed with condolences that they get rather fed up with them and just want to move on and come to peace with it, without everyone trying to feel for them all the time. I never said anything and just told her that if she ever needed to talk then I was there, and if she wanted to hang out I was here and it was going to be up to her if we talked about it at all. So, I always wait for her to bring it up. If she comes in and brings it up, then say something nice but I wouldn%26#039;t do anything else. I know that it hurts, and I am so sorry you are going through this, I know the pain, but we have to let these mothers be strong. The fact that we need to give, in order to feel comfortable with this, isn%26#039;t always the answer. Godbless you.
Reply:i honestly have no idea what would be the best thing for them. i don%26#039;t know that anyone would since everyone heals differently, but i do have one thought. perhaps she may need people to treat her normally, as if nothing has changed between you. while she may be trying to get her mind off of it, others are probably constantly reminding her. but i certainly don%26#039;t want to suggest something that would come off as offensive. my heart goes out to this family, and i hope that someone will be able to offer some more useful advice.
Reply:I think that the best thing you can do is ask her if she%26#039;s doing alright, if there%26#039;s anything that you could help with or anything that she needs. Offer your friendship. Give her your phone number and tell her she can call anytime if she needs someone to talk to.





If you want to buy her something maybe a necklace. There%26#039;s this great one %26quot;Mother Embrace%26quot; You can get her it with her child%26#039;s birthstone in it. http://www.limogesjewelry.com/custom.asp...



super nanny

I've been married fr 5 yrs. now. But recently after the baby arrived,we've been fighting a lot.?

From the time i got pregnant, i%26#039;ve been fighting a lot with my husband. His no-care attitude with the baby, makes me mad. He says i get mad too fast f%26#039;r the slightest reason. I dont know, but it%26#039;s getting into me. I feel like leaving him but i also love him too much. He%26#039;s a fine man, brings me flowers and cards and takes me out most of the time. But we fight and we fight bad. I hit him and he hits me back. When he hits me, it hurts bad and i get mad like a devil. What%26#039;s goin on here? does anyone know?

I%26#039;ve been married fr 5 yrs. now. But recently after the baby arrived,we%26#039;ve been fighting a lot.?
I know how you feel, I have a son hes 10 months old and we fought alot after he was born, and its because i thought that he didnt care too, See Maybe you should just sit down and talk to him and tell him how you feel, thats what i did, and we havent had ne problems for awhile {Knock on wood} But you should just talk to him, and i know how you feel when the man you love hits you, it makes you feel bad and like your no good, and everything else I have been there
Reply:You two must see a marriage counselor NOW.
Reply:you both have to stop....


he loves you ... you love him ... and both of you love your baby...


you both are so lucky to have each other and your baby... if he is a bit care less abut the baby it does not mean that he does not love his baby.


give him time to get use to this big change... and remember that:


A good marriage is an intimate and loving relationship which gives both partners security, friendship, companionship, support, comfort, and deep love that penetrates every aspect of life. None of this can be achieved without work and sacrifice.





Marriage may be compared to a plant that requires daily nurture, daily attention, daily care and cultivation. It will not develop of its own accord; only as effort and will are exerted will it grow and mature. For a marriage to succeed, both husband and wife must be committed to its success. They must build an enduring love relationship that is centered in the heart of their consciousness. Their relationship must be nurtured with the water of loyalty and love.


Good Luck
Reply:Post partom depression could be a contributing factor. Men do get jealous and it is a big change to have a new baby and hard for some to adjust. The hitting is not a good thing at all. That is crossing boundaries. What will that teach your child. I think that you should both go to see a marriage counseler together.





Best of luck to the three of you!!!
Reply:This is something that should NEVER go on in any relationship. ESPECIALLY when there is a child in the home!! You MUST seek a marriage councilor immediately!! Make the call, as soon as possible or get away from each other. In the meantime, you need to control yourself and stop hitting him. Granted, a man should never hit a woman, but you shouldn%26#039;t be hitting, either. Please seek professional help.
Reply:The first part of your question sounds like you had hormone imbalance. This can occur during pregnancy and years after. It can cause erradic behavior on your part.





The second part of your question sounds like you both are out of control. Hitting is NEVER an option for you or him. If it has gone this far I suggest you divorce. Even with hormone treatment the mental scars from the physical abuse you have inflicted upon each other will never fully heal. Once you become parents the priority is the child. Your baby does not need to be in this environment. Seek medical help for the hormone imbalance and psychiatric counseling for the abuse. If you don%26#039;t learn a healthy way to express yourself it will be only a matter of months before you both start hitting the baby.
Reply:some times itslike that when you get a new baby ,,wait it out it will get better,show more affection to each other until then
Reply:there%26#039;s nothing like a new baby to create turmoil in a relationship. you%26#039;re hormonal, he%26#039;s losing ground as the most important priority, the lack of sleep, added responsibility - try to talk to a counselor, please do not hit each other! If you can get through the first year or so, you will find it easier. good luck!
Reply:Maybe you are getting the baby blues to soon, get counseling before you take it to far and end up regreating what you might do or make him do (if you really love him)
Reply:yea, the hitting has got to stop, like now, if both of you can hit one another and you have a new baby there. you need to get your things or let him get his and get out. if you can hit now and have a temper, one of you could very easly take it to the next level. get out or him and try if you want to with council,but not living in the same house and having a baby there hitting one or the other.
Reply:Most men get jealous of the baby when you first get pregnant then when its born, but if he hits you, that%26#039;s not common. He needs some counseling or its gonna get worse, not better. Talk about this problem with him NOW. Don%26#039;t wait. Kids notice and will pick up everything even as infants.
Reply:I think from reading the other answers, which are great, you pretty much have your answer!How old are you?When you bring a child into this world, that becomes the priority but it is a matter of adjustment. It takes time for you, your body to adjust to the hormone change, body image is different, and now also sleepless nights, responsibilities. Get self-control or learn how to from a good therapist in your area, NOW!PRONTO! You guys need somebody who can help you through this, and the answer is not to hit or fight. It is okay to argue, but you also have to after the argument, and cleared the air by talking, COMMUNICATION, you need time for each other to make up! It%26#039;s the hardest time that first year when a baby is born, and things will always go up and down, you need to know how to ride the wave!Good luck, prayers to you, your husband and your new baby! Congratulations!:)
Reply:I believe it happens to most new parents, the quarreling part I meant. Whether good or bad reason, there must have been something big that caused him to hit you.





I agree what others have said, you guys got to go counseling. You guys might also want to try talking about you guys issue as if it was a third party%26#039;s issue. Like %26quot;I have this friend who%26#039;s married for 5 year, now expecting... %26quot;. It works most of the time because most of us are more objective about others issues and doesn%26#039;t feel confronted upon that easily.





In my opinion, try the third party approach first, and let that lead to the counseling bit.
Reply:He hits you and you want to know if you should leave??? Next time he hits you call 911. Get an attorney. Once a wife beater, always a wife beater.
Reply:Listen! Times do get a little rough when you have a new addition to the family but that is no excuse for domestic violence. If he hits you, it will only be time before he will hit your child. And that is unexcuseable! You need to get out while you can before you end up afraid for your life and have no way to escape. Your life and that of your child is way too important to put it in danger by being with an abusive man!



skin disease

Is there any chance that I can stop my cat from killing baby bunnies?

My cat killed two today. I got one from her, but it didn%26#039;t last long after I brought it in the house. She had broke her neck. I spanked her for it. I didn%26#039;t know what else to do. Then, maybe two hours later, there was another one on the porch. Already dead and smaller, but I didn%26#039;t see it. Fortunately, my mother found it. We also have a mama finch that has nested in a hanging basket of flowers and laid eggs. My cat sits out there and watches it and I%26#039;m afraid that when they hatch and finally try to fly, she is going to try to kill them. My cat, Baby, we found her and took her in. She was a ferrel cat and it took me months to get her to let me even touch her without being attacked , so she has bonded closely with me. I can%26#039;t keep her if this is going to continue, though and I know it%26#039;s her nature, so I%26#039;m not optimistic, but thought I%26#039;d ask anyway. I%26#039;m not heartless. That%26#039;s not the only reason why I would give her away. This is just the last straw. Any advice?

Is there any chance that I can stop my cat from killing baby bunnies?
you can put a couple of bells around her neck (more than one because she will learn how to move so that ne doesnt ring)... but thats not going to stop her killing baby animals because the babies wont be able to get away in time.





spanking her wont make any difference - hunting is what cats do.


giving her away wont help either - she will just kill animals at someone elses house.





the only way you can stop it is to keep her inside - turn her into an inside cat. itll take a few weeks of training.


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Reply:There is nothing you can do but keep her inside and if you do let her out put her on a leash.


Personally there is nothing an animal could do beside%26#039;s mauling someone that would make me get rid of them.
Reply:This is one of the things you have to put up with by having a cat. Because of there unessecary killing they often wipeout large tracts of wildlife. so decide which you prefer wildlife or your cat.
Reply:keep her inside
Reply:Yes..keep the cat inside. He/She is damaging native wildlife. Cats are NOT native wildlife and this is what happens when people let them wander about outdoors and introduce a non-native species.
Reply:Make her an indoor only cat and this will stop her from killing baby bunnies and birds. But if anything gets in your house that is prey to a cat she will kill it also. Just so you are aware her bringing these dead bunnies to you is her way of giving you a gift and thanking you for taking care of her. My cats used to bring me dead mice (that they caught in the house). Hunting is what she had to do to survive and she isn%26#039;t going to stop just because she is being cared for now. She is going to continue to hunt to supplement her meals. So don%26#039;t spank her for doing what her instinct is telling her to do.
Reply:Spanking her will only confuse her; she%26#039;s acting on instinct. Keep her inside so she can%26#039;t do that stuff.
Reply:As it is normal for a cat to be a predator i can only suggest you make a large cat cage for her.with access to the house perhaps
Reply:don%26#039;t give your cat food
Reply:How do you spank a cat? They are bony and fragile, you are going to hurt her!!!! By hunting, she is going by instinct. Are you going by instinct by slapping her around? She is obviously not going to be domesticated enough for you, so give her up to a better life instead of abusing her.
Reply:Try to keep her inside and if she goes out, stay with her
Reply:cats have an instinct to kill birds and things anyway but her being a feral cat makes those instincts a lot worse. Sorry but i think you should get rid of her. I mean have a cat,,, or save all the rabbits and birds around you.
Reply:cats r ment 2 kill bunnies n birds...its no good spanking her..thats y shes so aggresive towards u..my cat hunts pigeons.
Reply:it%26#039;s very difficult to turn an outside cat


into an inside cat


my cat brings me mice, katydids, and earthworms


which i only discover


barefooted in the middlle of the night


(ewww!)


i%26#039;m in denver


and there is a surge of boubonic plauge with squirrels


pay attention


see a vet


and keep your fingers crossed
Reply:Keep her as an indoor cat.
Reply:You have a beautiful huntress cat! Bringing you %26#039;goodies%26#039; is her way of showing she cares for you. She%26#039;s saying thanks for opening your heart to her and giving her a home. It%26#039;s her way to say %26#039;I Love You%26#039;.





She learnt to hunt so well so as to survive... that%26#039;s what feral cats that haven%26#039;t had access to caring humans and who grow up %26#039;wild%26#039; have to do.





Our animal companions often come to us to not only keep us company but also to teach us things that we can benefit from learning more about. Feral cats must master self reliance and adapting to their environment and the situation they find themselves in.





Also, connect with her spirit. Cats are extremely telepathic. I often had telepathic and verbal chats with my cat and she knew when I got upset about anything she did.





You are the only one who can decide what to do in this situation. She%26#039;s unlikely to change her hunting habits although she can be helped to modify and lessen her %26#039;sprees%26#039; as outlined above and with some of the excellent advice from the other responders.





There is nothing %26#039;unnatural%26#039; about what your cat is doing. Out in nature, big cats and other animals hunt their food every day and that%26#039;s what she%26#039;s learnt to do since she wasn%26#039;t born into a home that raised her as a %26#039;pet%26#039;. There is nothing %26#039;wrong%26#039; with her and I%26#039;m sure your vet will tell you that the more variety you give her in terms of food, such as liver etc, to add to her dried food diet, the less she may, over time, %26#039;hunt%26#039;.





Search your heart, communicate with her and try to find a way to love and accept and continue to have her as your companion. Find loving and creative ways to protect other small animals around, such as those young hatchlings that will shortly bless you with their presence, whilst allowing her some freedom and full expression of who she is. Every one of us wants to be fully accepted, honoured and loved for who we are, without conditions. Your cat does too.





There%26#039;s always a way and I%26#039;m knowing that you%26#039;ll create the best solution for yourself, your beautiful huntress cat soul mate companion, your home and your shared lifestyle.








Angela.





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Reply:You made the effort to make friends with her, this self-sufficient huntress, and now, she%26#039;s adopted you as one of her own. As a lioness brings her catch back to her pride, your friend is bringing food to you.





I think you need to decide whether Baby is more important, or some sillly wild bird. Is it really %26quot;the last straw?%26quot; Is it really that important when a rabbit is taken by your cat instead of some other predator?





Maybe it offends your refined sensibilities for her to be catching prey, but, say I lived in a 3rd-world country, and I had somehow managed to befriend a feral cat. I would be jumping for joy if my cat brought me rabbits.



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My daughter completed 2 years in feb, she's a very happy baby and also a very coperative one but my concern is

she started walking when she was 18 months old i sometimes wonder is that the reason she is a little slow in her motor activities like she doesn%26#039;t lrun around too much, she can%26#039;t clmib stairs without support whereas when i take her to that park there are kids even younger who love running around they can climb stiars on their own etc, whereas she%26#039;s more happy feeding the birds playing with flowers or sitting on the swing, she is very intelligent she loves reading and can read a book on her own, she%26#039;s very talkative and she keeps running around in the house, she loves migling with new kids and she does super yoga, but i get concerned when i look at other kids she%26#039;s petite that may be because both my husband and myself have average height, i took her to the doctor and she says its fine because her brain works way faster than she being physiaclly too active. she%26#039;s an extremely happy baby , never bothers me, she very civilised and i really have no complains at all. should i be worried.

My daughter completed 2 years in feb, she%26#039;s a very happy baby and also a very coperative one but my concern is
This is way to early to be concerned. Kids develope at different stages. So her motor skills is not as advanced, no biggie. After 2, if she still doesn%26#039;t walk at ease (may still wobble at times), then maybe. THey don%26#039;t start walking like adults until about 3.
Reply:there is no need to worry hun, some kids just dont like to run around and climb things. My little one prefers to walk and take her time yet my friends baby is never still (they are both 15months).
Reply:I%26#039;m sure if there were any big worries your doctor would have mentioned something to you. I wouldn%26#039;t worry about it too much but if you are concerned about it ask your doctor on you next visit.
Reply:Her being petite isnt a concern if you and your husband are average height. She might need occupational therapy. Some pediatricians are really not concern over some things or dont have the knowledge. My son had mild autism and his ped. always said he was a late bloomer and he wasnt. Right now i get him evaluated by a developmental pediatrician and i think you should do the same if your daughter has difficulty in the motor skills areas. I see she is very bright and talks, so she might only need occupational or physical therapy. There are some schools that start talking kids at 2 , and this helps the child a lot. Just look for an early childhood center . They even evaluate the kids sometimes. Good luck!





Occupational therapy - a treatment that focuses on helping people achieve independence in all areas of their lives - can provide children with various needs with positive, fun activities to improve their cognitive, physical, and motor skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.





Some people may think that occupational therapy is only for adults; children, after all, do not have occupations. But a child%26#039;s main job is playing and learning, and an occupational therapist can evaluate a child%26#039;s skills for play activities, school performance, and activities of daily living and compare them to what is developmentally appropriate for an age group.
Reply:It wouldn%26#039;t hurt to see a pediatric neurologist. My daughter was almost exactly like that, and she turned out to have a pervasive developmental disorder; if that%26#039;s the case, the sooner you discover, the sooner you take action, the better.





No tears, now; these aren%26#039;t fatal at all.
Reply:no my sister was the same way, she taught herself to walk, talk, read, go to the bathroom all by herself.
Reply:no. something about us mothers, we worry when we have nothing to worry about.
Reply:Your child sound ok, but i bet some more professional opinion is required to make a precise diagnosis. I suggest you go check up on a child psychologist and/or a physical therapist. That will clear you doubts away... And if anything is discovered, the sooner you detect it, the better the outcome.
Reply:All kids are different so it really is hard to judge. To me it seems a little off that 6 months after walking she still doesn%26#039;t climb stairs. Honestly your best course of action is to listen to the little voice inside you, if you think something is wrong fight until someone listens. If you think she is developing at the right pace for her, then let her be.
Reply:Your daughter is very intellegent and normal she just hasnt been running around much or climbing much because she just started walking. Don%26#039;t be worried,this is very normal and your daughter seems to be very smart,friendly,and cooperative.If anything you should be proud and happy with your little angel.
Reply:your daughter sounds just like my son. he started walking at 16 months, and up until he was 3 1/2 , i made him wear his bike helmet when he was playing outside. he was very clumsy, but there was nothing physically wrong with him. he is now 6, and keeps up just fine with the rest of the kids his age. all kids develop at different stages, and with different desires. sounds like your daughter enjoys absorbing her surroundings more than running around. just keep encouraging her to work on her coordination. it will all come in time.



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