The proper care of nipples – let’s chat at #ecowed Twitter Party
Who thinks about their nipples, unless you experience a cold breeze in a thin t-shirt or you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Otherwise, we mostly ignore the nipples, although we may think about our breasts. So let’s talk nipples!
Have you ever wondered what those white bumps are on your nipples? Well, they are the visible parts of all the oil glands that surround your nipples. They basically keep your nipple skin from getting too dry. If you have ever squeezed one (confess), then you may have freaked out by the discharge – sort of like a zit. Well, that discharge is excess oil that you’ve forced out.
Got any other questions – like how to handle sore nipples while breastfeeding? Come chat with us for #ecowed. This week’s #ecowed Twitter party will be sponsored by Earth Mama Angel Baby and we’ll be talking all things nipple related. We’ll be focusing on nipple care pre, during and post breastfeeding. For example, we’ll chat about nine things your nipples wish you knew about them! Confess – have you used cabbage leaves to help with engorged breasts? I did – although I chilled them first to provide some cooling relief.
But if you didn’t, aren’t or won’t breastfeed, don’t let that stop you from joining the party. Your nipples still need some attention. And Earth Mama Angel Baby’s certified vegan Natural Nipple Butter isn’t just for nipples. I love to use it on my elbows and feet to keep them smooth. I even use it on my husband’s elbows, although he doesn’t know if it Natural Nipple Butter. And it is free of phthalates, 1,4 dioxane and other not so nice ingredients. It is also free of lanolin and instead uses calendula extract.
Join us on February 17, 2010 at 10 pm Eastern time for a fabulous and educational #ecowed party. Be sure to leave a comment below to be eligible to win one of the absolutely fabulous prizes from Earth Mama Angel Baby:
- Earth Mama Angel Baby Breastfeeding Support Kit;
- Two (2) Natural Nipple Butters;
- Three (3) Milkmaid Teas;
- Two (2) Bosom Buddies; and
- One (1) Booby Tubes.
Not sure about Twitter parties? Learn more about the Twitter party and then join us using the #ecowed hashtag on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 10 pm Eastern.
A New Era in Biodegradable Disposable Diapers for #ecowed
We’ve heard your many requests for an #ecowed Twitter Party focused on eco-friendly diapering options and we aim to deliver! This week we’ll be chatting with our sponsors and natural living experts Jennifer Grenz and Corina Kuban, Canadian co-founders of Better Baby Bums. We’re looking forward to having a lively discussion about conventional vs. natural diapers:
- Issues with conventional diapers from health and environmental perspectives.
- Comparison and feedback on the natural brands currently on the market from environmental and health perspectives.
- How composting natural diapers actually works.
Truly Natural Disposable Diapers
Believe it or not, there are truly eco-friendly, non-toxic disposable diapers that work great for full-time use or as needed for cloth diapering mamas. Jen and Corina recently launched a U.S. sister store, bringing two of the newest disposable diaper alternatives available on the market to America for the first time!
- Broody Chick Diapers are 100% natural and fully compostable. They contain only natural, fully compostable material from annually renewable resources, with 90% reduction in greenhouse gases vs traditional synthetic material. Broody Chick is proudly a Canadian, BC-based, company. These diapers are packaged in 100% recycled cardboard with plant-based dyes. The list of super star qualities is long: chlorine-free, breathable, hypo-allergenic, fragrance-free, ultra thin, natural super absorbers, G.E.-free, exceptional fit, inner lining is certified to be 100% natural and compostable to EN13432 (EU) Standard and fully compostable to ASTM D 6400 (USA), wood pulp fiber core is naturally biodegradable, waterproof outer is make with bio-film (fecula).
- Bambo Nature Eco-Friendly Diapers are the newest, most exciting 100% biodegradable diapers on the market in North America. Made in Denmark, they are a best-seller all over Europe, offering a super soft feel and superior fit. Stringent standards dictated by the Nordic Swan Eco-Label, make the environmental and health standards for these diapers superior to levels set in the US by other brands. The absorbent core of these diapers has a cornstarch super-absorbent polymer and the pulp used in the diapers is harvested from sustainable Scandinavian forests. These diapers are totally chlorine free and whitens the diapers using an oxygen delignification procress in combination with hydrogen peroxide or ozone.
Join Us Feb. 10, 2010 and RSVP for Prizes
We can’t wait to hang out with you again this week for another educational #ecowed party! Be sure to leave a comment below to be eligible to win fantastic prizes from Better Baby Bums:
>> Two $25.oo Gift Card Prizes
>> One $50.oo Gift Card Grand Prize
How to Attend the Twitter Party – It’s FREE!!!
1. Join our discussion by using the #ecowed hashtag in each of your tweets so we can all follow the conversation.
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Follow http://www.twitter.com/3greenangels, http://twitter.com/betterbabymom, and http://www.twitter.com/CorinaKuban so you can respond to the discussion and ask us questions.
3. Use this Tweet Grid link created for this specific party to make following the conversation easier.
4. RSVP to win a prize leaving your Twitter URL in a comment below.
As a reminder, please visit our disclaimer and information on Twitter parties. The hosts of our parties are sponsored hosts but the basis for all parties has to do with eco-friendly education. There are many spectrum’s of green but we aim to align ourselves with companies that a) we trust b) we respect c) are trying to do the right thing and be eco-friendly d) that we would buy from or tell our friends about.
Wake Up with #ecowed and Healthy Child
For most parents, a wailing baby is our daily wake-up call. Parenthood is a never-ending procession of realizations, do-overs, and wake up calls. We learn something new everyday, and often times our children act as our most powerful teachers.
Over the past 17 years, Healthy Child Healthy World has witnessed the “light-bulb moment” of millions of parents when they learn that their homes, their environments, and their own bodies have been unknowingly contaminated by toxic chemicals. It’s unthinkable that the government hasn’t been protecting our families and that industry has greedily swept aside concern for public health in the face of profit. Parents soon feel betrayed, they feel vulnerable, they feel alone.
That’s where Healthy Child comes in. Healthy Child is there to help parents understand this new reality, to teach them how to minimize risk, and to provide the tools so they can do something about it.
But its time to really shake things up, by waking up every parent in the country.
Join us on Twitter – February 3rd from 10-11 pm EST
- Share your story of what compelled you to wake-up
- Toot your own horn for what you’ve done to help wake-up others
- Help us come up with new ways to wake-up other parents, businesses, and elected officials
- Have a chance to win a prize – we’ll be giving away 3 copies of the Healthy Child Healthy World book, a BornFree Baby Bottle Gift Set, a Klean Kanteen water bottle, the Raising Baby Green book, and a Born Free Microwave Sterilizer!
How to Attend the Twitter Party – It’s FREE!!!
1. Join our discussion by using the #ecowed hashtag in each of your tweets so we can all follow the conversation.
2.
Follow http://www.twitter.com/3greenangels and http://www.twitter.com/healthy_child so you can respond to the discussion and ask us questions.
3. Use Tweet Grid to make following the conversation easier.
4. RSVP to win a prize leaving your Twitter URL but also that you did something to make this message viral and spread the word. We make it easy see below…
A Wake-Up Story from Healthy Child Healthy World on Vimeo.
Please help Healthy Child send a universal wake-up call to inform parents about the dangers of toxic chemicals in our world, and get a movement of parents activated to do something about it in 2010!
Share “A Wake-Up Story!”
- on your blog
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by forwarding the video to your personal networks
- on Facebook, here are some sample status updates:
“I woke up when…[I became pregnant, my son developed asthma, etc].
Are you awake? http://awakeupstory.org ”
“I’m awake, are you? Watch a Wake-Up Story. ”
“Please answer this wake-up call and join the movement. http://awakeupstory.org”
- on Twitter, here is a sample Tweet:
“Are you awake? Watch this and you will be! http://awakeupstory.healthychild.org/”
- on YouTube (you can comment on our video and share our video on your Playlist)
- on Digg, Stumbleupon, and Posterous
- anywhere else you can think of!
THANK YOU for helping us alert parents to the dangers of exposure to chemicals in everyday products and build the movement to create healthy environments for children.
#ecowed Lead and Handbags the 411
Last October I attended a BlogHer meet up in Washington D.C. for the documentary My Toxic Baby by Min Sook Lee (our green mom blogger portion was cut) and it was the first time I had ever met Jennifer Taggart, The Smart Mama. Alicia from The Soft Landing helped support my way to Washington and now look at the three of us, we’re the 3 Green Angels! Funny how things work out and come full circle, isn’t it?
After a long day and jet lag Jennifer, Jessica of The Green Phone Booth and I decided to do some XRF analyzing of toys and yes my purse. You can watch the video over at Green and Clean Mom and though we had some laughs, great drinks and lots of fun the toxic lead coated purse is not a laughing matter! Diane Sawyer recently did a report on this (guess she should have talked to us last year; we were ahead of the curve) and our pal and green expert, Dr. Greene rings in on the dangers of lead during the interview but now The Smart Mama is flying across country to do what…test handbags for lead!
On the heels of her trip across country (more on this Wednesday) and the importance of learning about the danger of lead our #ecowed party, January 27, 2010 will be focused on what other than: LEAD and HANDBAGS. So mama think about that fancy handbag you just lug over your should or that great knock of you see for $10!
RSVP and by leaving us a comment and you could win a eco-friendly non-toxic purse to replace the not to safe purse you might be toting!
Join Us:
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 10p-11p EST
How to Attend the Twitter Party – It’s FREE!!!
1. Join our discussion by using the #ecowed hashtag in each of your tweets so we can all follow the conversation.
2. Follow http://www.twitter.com/3greenangels so you can respond to the discussion and ask us questions.
3. Use Tweet Grid to make following the conversation easier.
Laundry Tree Talks SoapNuts for #ecowed a Rehash
On December 9, 2009 we talked laundry – yes, who likes to talk laundry? We do when it comes to going green, saving money and being non-toxic! Find out about Laundry Tree and SoapNuts or visit What the HashTag and keep up with the #ecowed parties!
| 10:39 am | thesmartmama: | Did u know colorants in conventional laundry detergents may cause cancer (such as Rhodamine B)? Try soapnuts; learn 2nite at #ecowed |
| 11:30 am | greenyourdecor: | RT @thesmartmama Did u know colorants in conventional laundry detergents may cause cancer? Try soapnuts; learn more tonite at #ecowed |
| 1:38 pm | spoiledsisters: | Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via @3greenangels |
| 1:38 pm | thesoftlanding: | Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via @3greenangels |
| 1:39 pm | heyfreckles: | RT @TheSoftLanding: Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via … |
| 2:02 pm | 3greenangels: | No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av |
| 2:05 pm | saramomof2: | RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av |
| 2:11 pm | mmc67: | RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av |
| 4:52 pm | laundrytree: | RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av |
| 5:02 pm | GoGreenBeans: | RT @thesmartmama: Soapnuts, on the other hand, do not have that problem – learn more tonight from 10 to 11 pm at #ecowed |
| 6:37 pm | GoGreenBeans: | RT @greenmom: Excited to learn more about @laundrytree on Wed. w/ @3greenangels for #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB |
| 8:09 pm | 3greenangels: | How much laundry do you do each week? -sp #ecowed |
| 8:11 pm | Brandie185: | @3greenangels too much laundry LOL! #ecowed =) |
| 8:11 pm | GoGreenBeans: | A load a day keeps the laundry monster away ina full house =D @3greenangels RT: How much laundry do you do each week? -sp #ecowed |
| 8:13 pm | 3greenangels: | Gearing up for talking no more dirty laundry RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/Ks3z #ecowed -sp |
| 8:14 pm | laundrytree: | The average American family does 8 ?10 loads of laundry each week, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. #ecowed |
| 8:17 pm | Brandie185: | RT @3greenangels: Gearing up for talking no more dirty laundry RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/Ks3z #ecowed -sp |
| 8:25 pm | shellykramer: | RT @detroitmommy: @ecostoreusa Me and 2 others won a $50 gc from #ecowed twitter party on Sept 26 and still haven’t received them!! |
| 8:26 pm | jillyrh: | The average American family does 8 ?10 loads of laundry each week, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. #ecowed |
| 8:44 pm | thesmartmama: | @sprigtoys soap nuts naturally produce saponin #ecowed |
| 8:46 pm | thesmartmama: | once used up (4 to 7 washes) can be composted #ecowed |
| 8:50 pm | racergirl1313: | I made it! I have missed #ecowed the past few weeks  |
| 8:50 pm | thesmartmama: | soapnuts, once used up, can be composted #ecowed |
| 8:51 pm | saramomof2: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 8:52 pm | saramomof2: | 8-10 loads a week- I would say 15 here- #ecowed |
| 8:53 pm | greenmom: | Be sure to follow @laundrytree and join us for http://ow.ly/KsrY #ecowed |
| 8:54 pm | saramomof2: | RT @greenmom: Be sure to follow @laundrytree and join us for http://ow.ly/KsrY #ecowed |
| 8:59 pm | saramomof2: | Hoping to learn something new! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | racergirl1313: | @saramomof2 Me too! I hadn’t heard of soapnuts until the @3greenangels mentioned them #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | 3greenangels: | Welcome to #ecowed everyone where our sponsored host is @laundrytree -sp |
| 9:02 pm | saramomof2: | Curious to know about soapnuts! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | @saramomof2 Welcome, we are happy to have you here tonight! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | condoblues: | @3greenangels Perfect! I’m putting off laundry for yet another night to tweet  #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | 3greenangels: | Composted? That is super cool! Via @thesmartmama Do you know about http://www.laundrytree.com -sp #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | saramomof2: | Glad to be here! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | racergirl1313: | I need to do laundry too! I have an excuse though I have been sick. #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | spoiledsisters: | Join us for #ecowed right now on TweetGrid.com to talk with @laundrytree http://bit.ly/75xHWB |
| 9:04 pm | saramomof2: | @condoblues Laundry will wait! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | sarasophia: | Yay–hello all<3 #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | sarasophia: | My laundry pile will be the death of me. #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | jillyrh: | RT @saramomof2: @condoblues Laundry will wait! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | thesmartmama: | I use @laundry soapnuts in my front loader and they work great! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | sarasophia: | I do about six loads per week—wanting to reduce but, hubs is a builder and four kiddos–(we also cloth diaper) #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | condoblues: | @saramomof2 Well, yeah. For the good of the environment and all #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | sarasophia: | I had never ever heard of @laundry soapnuts until this afternoon when I checked the @3greenangels site #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | 3greenangels: | No residual color left on whites, right? @laundrytree -sp #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | racergirl1313: | @thesmartmama I was wondering how they work in a front load machine. Nice to hear you like them. #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | condoblues: | @thesmartmama I guess that answers my Q if soapnuts work in HE washers! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | zealandsmom: | @thesmartmama dang…missing #ecowed how is everyone?! |
| 9:08 pm | 3greenangels: | Do you hang dry your laundry? http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf758672.tip.html -sp #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | jillyrh: | RT @3greenangels: No residual color left on whites, right? @laundrytree -sp #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | bellaeast: | RT @3greenangels: Do you hang dry your laundry? http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf758672.tip.html -sp #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | sarasophia: | @zealandsmom Good:) Learning about @laundry soapnuts (all kinds of craziness, fruit you can wash your clothes with!!) #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | 3greenangels: | Be sure to be following @laundrytree and stop by and RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels No room to hang, but we use those dryer balls and they really cut down on dry time. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | saramomof2: | @3greenangels A lot of my laundry is hung to dry- I do dry my towels. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | sarasophia: | @3greenangels Not in the winter…we use the dryer…Summer we hang them (and on warmish winter days) #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | condoblues: | @3greenangels Inside during winter. Extra humidity=heaters works less= lower utility use. And dog doens’t get shocked during pets #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | zealandsmom: | @sarasophia I have soap nuts too. YOu gotta go liquid though SO much easier!! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | bluefroggie: | hi everyone! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | GoGreenBeans: | @laundrytree can you add your own essential oils to Soapnuts? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | thesmartmama: | Soapnuts work best in warm or hot water but have tip if you like to cold water wash to save $ and energy #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | thesmartmama: | Drop bag w/ soapnuts in 1/3 cup hot water; let sit 2 min before throwing all into wash; will release saponin so you can wash in cold #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | condoblues: | @zealandsmom Do soapnuts come in a liquid? #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | sarasophia: | @zealandsmom Are you saying they are hard to use? #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | RoseClark: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | bellaeast: | RT @tweetmeme Give the Gift of Clean Laundry: Soapnuts :: 3 Green Angels http://bit.ly/8XfyhH #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | racergirl1313: | @thesmartmama I always wash in cold. Thanks for the tip! #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | sarasophia: | @laundrytree It is PHENOMENAL to simplify—the happiest moments of my life were the simplest:) Here’s to soapnuts<3 #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | saramomof2: | I’m really curious about these soapnuts- Glad to read these answers. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | zealandsmom: | @condoblues yes!! maggies is the best that I know of #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | saramomof2: | RT @racergirl1313: @thesmartmama I always wash in cold. Thanks for the tip! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | jillyrh: | RT @sarasophia: @zealandsmom Are you saying they are hard to use? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | zealandsmom: | @sarasophia well u can use them for 5 loads, then change. so just a PIA, I guess. but not hard. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 3greenangels: | Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://frugal.families.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-your-wash #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | bluefroggie: | Soapnuts sounds really interesting! Are they sold in stores? #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | condoblues: | @laundrytree Can I use soapnuts w/ oxygen bleach? Need 2 find a good eco powdered detergent 2 use w/ oxygen bleach in my HE washer #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | candita: | RT @spoiledsisters: Join us for #ecowed right now on TweetGrid.com to talk with @laundrytree http://bit.ly/75xHWB |
| 9:15 pm | saramomof2: | I’m anxious to try these soapnuts! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | sarasophia: | @zealandsmom Interesting…if they save money on Eco-Laundry soap though—they’d be a LIFESAVER. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | PuddlegearAlex: | #ecowed Are they good for septic users? |
| 9:16 pm | thesmartmama: | I use essential oil for scent in dryer instead of wasting in wash; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | racergirl1313: | @laundrytree I have recently become a lover of tea so that’s good to know! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | condoblues: | @zealandsmom Where can I get it? #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Brandie185: | I got the sampler soap nuts and really liked using them! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | fiskers: | How much are a bag of soapnuts? #ecowed? |
| 9:16 pm | bellaeast: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | surfingmomsc: | Questions ofr the soapnut party: What about doing cloth diapers? #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Brandie185: | Except I never remember to order mor euntil I’m almost out of detergent LOL! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | saramomof2: | RT @PuddlegearAlex: #ecowed Are they good for septic users? GREAT QUESTION |
| 9:16 pm | bellaeast: | I’ve got a septic system & HE Washer…they sound awesome. #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | jillyrh: | Where can I get it? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | 3greenangels: | Scary luandry soap facts http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/928241/scary_facts_about_laundry_soap_healthy.html #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | thesmartmama: | I think soapnuts make a geat hostess or teacher gift #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | GuerillaMinds: | checking out #ecowed with @laundrytree |
| 9:17 pm | saramomof2: | RT @3greenangels: Scary luandry soap facts http://bit.ly/63dQfs #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | Brandie185: | When we used them though, we didn’t line dry – anyone line dry and use them? Do you need softener with them? #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | sarasophia: | @royaldixie From @MightyNest I got the Eco Kids finger paints:) #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | GoGreenBeans: | @laundrytree How well do Soapnuts whites? #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | 3greenangels: | @laundrytree That is cool that you are making a liquid called SoapNut Soak! Sweet! Can’t wait to try it! #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | saramomof2: | @Shortshit1031 You got to head to #ecowed party |
| 9:18 pm | condoblues: | @laundrytree I think I love you! I make my own HE detergent & white r a problem even w/ oxygen bleach. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | bellaeast: | Do these soapnuts have strong fragrance? DH can’t handle strong scents. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | 3greenangels: | @laundrytree can be gotten for http://www.laundrytree.com #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | sarasophia: | Wow. RT @3greenangels: Scary luandry soap facts http://bit.ly/63dQfs #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | parentbynature: | Ohhh … great idea! RT @thesmartmama: I think soapnuts make a great hostess or teacher gift #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | bellaeast: | RT @GuerillaMinds: checking out #ecowed with @laundrytree |
| 9:19 pm | bellaeast: | @thesmartmama ~ ooh – great idea! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | mamamelinda: | RT @3greenangels: @laundrytree That is cool that you are making a liquid called SoapNut Soak! Sweet! Can’t wait to try it! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | saramomof2: | I guess I didn’t know there was so much info. out there on laundry soaps’ #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | Brandie185: | @bellaeast No! I can’t handle them either! And laundry soap – ugh. I can almost always tell what people used -I’m that sensitive! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | maggiesavage: | I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | thesmartmama: | Saponins are class of chemical compounds; name derived from soapwort plant; root of soapwort plastic historically used as soap #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | whopperman13: | I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @maggiesavage: I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | Brandie185: | @bellaeast but the soap nuts didn’t bother me at all!! #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | sarasophia: | I’d love to put them in our gift bags….@laundrytree soapnuts would be adored by the hippie generation that is my family:) #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | condoblues: | @Brandie185 Yeah, now that I make my own, other detergents smell so STRONG to me now. EW. #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | 3greenangels: | PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | greenmom: | Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://frugal.families.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-your-wash #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | racergirl1313: | It it too bad the local independent eco friendly store closed. Soapnuts would have been great there! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | thesmartmama: | I like the liquid for whites #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | royaldixie: | RT @3greenangels: PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | bellaeast: | @Brandie185 ~Thx Brandi, gr8 to know! Amazing how much perfumie scents are put into things. #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | 3greenangels: | Great stocking stuff or gift for a college student for x-mas http://www.laundrytree.com #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | StuffSmart: | RT @3greenangels PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | royaldixie: | I’ve never tried a soapnut but the though makes me want peanut butter #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | Brandie185: | @condoblues I have family that uses TOO much soap. I feel naseous around them its SO strong. I try to hint they could use less LOL! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | bellaeast: | @condoblues ~how do you make your own? So curious! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | bellaeast: | RT @greenmom: Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://bit.ly/8yStCR #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | GoGreenBeans: | Oh Me! Me! @3greenangels RT PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | MindfulMomma: | Yeah for Soap Nuts from @laundrytree !! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | saramomof2: | Thought- are all scents necessary? Probably not…….Something to think about #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | greenmom: | 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-energy-saving-laundry-tips.html #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | MindfulMomma: | I even got my Mom to try soap nuts from @laundrytree #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | PRIZE #1: How many @laundrytree SoapNuts should be used per wash load? http://bit.ly/6kMgPl #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | Lunachique: | @StuffSmart Do we have to RSVP for #ecowed ? |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @MindfulMomma: Yeah for Soap Nuts from @laundrytree !! #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | whopperman13: | RT @bellaeast: @condoblues ~how do you make your own? So curious! #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | sarasophia: | @laundrytree SO, are soapnuts a NUT or a FRUIT?? Just wondering….. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | condoblues: | @bellaeast 1/2 cup borax, 1/2 cup WASHING soda, 1 cup (usually bar) of grated baht soap/laundry soap. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | bellaeast: | RT @greenmom: 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-energy-saving-laundry-tips.html #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | royaldixie: | I hate laundry. So much so that when DH stains a shirt, I give it to his mom to clean *true story* #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | Brandie185: | @3greenangels 3-5 per load!! =) #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | Wow @laundrytree 40 loads for only $9.99 for the starter kit! Amazing! #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | StuffSmart: | @3greenangels 2 or 3 #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | racergirl1313: | I don’t like scented laundry products. Unless it is VERY subtle #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | sarasophia: | @3greenangels #1 3-5 soapnuts!! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | bellaeast: | @3greenangels 4 #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | erinely: | damn, missing #EcoWed, got busy with my tree and dinner…. |
| 9:25 pm | condoblues: | 3 #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | thesmartmama: | think of all the packaging waste u can save using soapnuts #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | saramomof2: | RT @racergirl1313: I don’t like scented laundry products. Unless it is VERY subtle #ecowed Me too! |
| 9:25 pm | royaldixie: | RT @3greenangels: Wow @laundrytree 40 loads for only $9.99 for the starter kit! Amazing! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | pretailers: | RT @bellaeast RT @greenmom: 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://06.sale.0sp.in #ecowed o_O |
| 9:25 pm | thesmartmama: | Note that if you would need to treat spot b4 washing with conventional detergent, still will need to spot treat with soapnuts #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | thesmartmama: | Mystic balls for wash not so great if made of PVC; will release phthalates – yuck! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | thesmartmama: | Did you know that benzene is released in the production of some surfactants, which are used in most conventional detergents? #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @thesmartmama: Mystic balls for wash not so great if made of PVC; will release phthalates – yuck! #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | royaldixie: | Average 3-5 #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | whopperman13: | @3greenangels 2 or 3 #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | 3greenangels: | @thesmartmama @greenmom learned the hard way about the Mystic balls! -sp #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | Brandie185: | @laundrytree Fabulous! =) #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | GoGreenBeans: | 2-3 soapnuts not so dirty 3-5 average 4-5 for hard water #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | sarasophia: | @thesmartmama This is why I love getting back to nature-using NOTHING but natural products. Helloooo @laundrytree soapnuts:) #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | zealandsmom: | @thesmartmama ive been using allen’s now, do you approve  #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | surfingmomsc: | @3greenangels 3-5 soapnut shells should be used per wash load #ecowed http://bit.ly/6kMgPl |
| 9:27 pm | condoblues: | @Brandie185 I hate the reek of fabric softner that I smell frm neighbors when they try laundry. Bothers me now that I don’t use #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | racergirl1313: | You can make your own dryer balls with wool yearn and a nylon. There is a tutorial online somewhere. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | YourOrganicLife: | As usual, came in late to #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | GoGreenBeans: | @thesmartmama RT:Did u know that benzene is released in production of some surfactants…used in most conventional detergents? #ecowed |
Give the Gift of Clean Laundry: Soapnuts
Laundry, it is this never e-n-d-i-n-g chore. We need clean clothing and we cannot walk around naked – even though I’ve thought of declaring a naked day just so I could catch up laundry!!! The best gift this holiday season for a mother, grandmother, dad who does or helps with laundry, housekeeper or shoot anyone because we all need clean clothes and laundry makes this possible: SOAPNUTS!
What the heck are soapnuts (I know you are thinking this right now)? Well, according to Laundytree.com:
* They are simply a dried fruit — 100% totally natural.
* They are organically grown and are free of harsh chemicals, so they are incredibly gentle. (This makes them especially great for those with sensitive skin — including babies and those that suffer from allergies, eczema, and psoriasis).
* They’re totally biodegradable, so they’re better for the environment than regular detergent.
* They’re ant microbial, so they’re even good for septic and greywater systems.
* They are low-sudsing — exactly what you need for HE (or high-efficiency) washers.
You might be thinking: “Fruit in my washer, nuts…you have got to be kidding me” ? Shih, calm down – they rock and your clothes will smell so good! Join us for #ecowed on December 9, 2009 to learn more about soapnuts, LaundryTree and just how to use them, get all your questions answered, a special #ecowed discount and just why they’re the perfect holiday stocking stuffer!!!
OH or Ho! Ho! Ho! We have some special giveaways to help you with your holiday gift giving and/or laundry woes! Just RSVP by leaving us a comment with your Twitter URL (Example: http://www.twitter.com/howareyou).
2 Starter Kits (value $14.99)
1 Deluxe Starter Kit ($49.99)
No RSVP necessary to join the #ecowed party but to win a prize you must leave us a comment to RSVP.
How to Attend the Twitter Party – It’s FREE!!!
- Join us using the #ecowed hashtag so we can follow the conversation.
- Follow www.twitter.com/laundrytree, and http://www.twitter.com/3greenangels so everyone can respond to the incoming tweets.
- Use Tweet Grid to make following the conversation easier.
As a reminder, please visit our disclaimer and information on Twitter parties. The hosts of our parties are sponsored hosts but the basis for all parties has to do with eco-friendly education. There are many spectrum’s of green but we aim to align ourselves with companies that a) we trust b) we respect c) are trying to do the right thing and be eco-friendly d) that we would buy from or tell our friends about.
#ecowed Thanksgiving PJ Party
This week the @3greenangels are keeping it simple. We are focusing on cooking, being thankful and our family. We’ll be in our P.J.’s cooking for our families and preparing meals for a Thanksgiving day feast. We hope you join us for #ecowed to share you tips, traditions and ways you will “green” this holiday.
A Healing #ecowed
Over 700 tweets and 69 women sharing, supporting and remembering the babies they lost; the sad feelings and road to healing and recovering emotionally and physically. The sponsor Earth Mama Angel Baby launched their new website to help with resources, support via a community and tips for what to say or not say to someone who is suffering the loss of a baby. A topic that most don’t want to talk about but the pain is there and it last night we wanted to be there for others. The courage, guilt, confusion, broken hearts and tears that women suffer exist and when you view the transcript you’ll see as we do: the bravery and healing. Too many tweets to even post but the complete transcript can be viewed here.
| 9:01 pm | 3greenangels: | Welcome everyone to #ecowed with our sponsored host @mamamalinda who has launched http://ow.ly/DyFV to help those cope with the loss of baby |
| 9:01 pm | thesmartmama: | I really like the various products Earth Mama Angel Baby has put together to recognize baby loss #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | kimatsprig: | @thesmartmama I know exactly! We still believe the loss was due to toxins I came in contact w/ at greenhouse whr I worked #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | thesmartmama: | Disclosure – This is a party sponsored by Earth Mama Angel Baby #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | 3greenangels: | #ecowed is going on now, so join us on tweetgrid.com at http://bit.ly/To0FN to discuss #babyloss w/ @mamamelinda -av |
| 9:01 pm | thesmartmama: | @kimatsprig That would make me so mad . . . to wonder whether my workplace caused a baby loss #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | erinely: | @kimatsprig wow that must have been difficult… #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | kariellen: | People often forget that it gets harder once the due date occurs #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | greenNICU_RN: | @mamamelinda Even in the NICU we find it a tough topic to discuss #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | peekababy: | RT @3greenangels: Welcome everyone to #ecowed with our sponsored host @mamamalinda who has launched http://ow.ly/DyFV to help those cope … |
| 9:02 pm | girlyclown: | @mamamelinda it isn’t just that people don’t talk about #babyloss it is also that there is no preparing for such sorrow. #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | kimatsprig: | @HCMFirstCandle a good question. not much. a lot of ppl feel that if you lose before birth you should just get over it #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | 3greenangels: | If anything else tonight can be a way to talk about your loss, remember your baby and get support. Grieving is important for healing #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | mamamelinda: | @kimatsprig oh no. So not ok. Your workplace should be safe. #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | Babies411: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | erinely: | @kariellen that makes sense, it brings up the loss again in a really immediate way.. #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | Babies411: | #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | mamamelinda: | @girlyclown you’re absolutely right. We all assume it’s going to be ok. Every woman wants to count fingers and toes. #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | erinely: | RT @Babies411: I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed this works GREAT |
| 9:03 pm | thesoftlanding: | @kimatsprig Wow, Kim – so sorry for you! I also lost a baby during my 3rd month #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | kimatsprig: | the one thing I can say though, it has given me a heart for those exp loss no matter when exp #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | 3greenangels: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | kariellen: | @erinely I just wish that I had been more prepared – didn’t realize I hadn’t fully dealt with it #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | 3greenangels: | RSVP for some great prizes and join the conversation http://bit.ly/1F4Y5B/ #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | Doodle741: | I am here – late, but here! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | surfingmomsc: | Part of my loss (very fresh)is anger. There are legislatures and insurance that does not cover “surgery” after a loss. #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @3greenangels: RSVP for some great prizes and join the conversation http://bit.ly/1F4Y5B/ #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | greenNICU_RN: | First time on #ecowed – excited to support @mamamalinda who launched new infant loss site today http://ow.ly/DyFV RT @3greenangels #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | 3greenangels: | What do you say to someone that has a miscarriage? http://www.babylosscomfort.com/what-do-i-say/ #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:07 pm | firstcandle: | RT @mamamelinda: “Pregnancy loss affects every single person I’ve ever met… Fully 1/3 of all pregnancies are lost.” #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | I have heard so many different stories, both positive and negative about experiences parents have had after losing a baby. #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | Babies411: | @erinely sure does #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | Finally here! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | thesmartmama: | @kariellen Totally agree-wished I had been more prepared for the grief when I miscarried; really didn’t expect 2 feel that strongly #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | @3greenangels http://firstcandle.org/whenababy/when_cop_fr.html #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | 3greenangels: | OR what NOT to say when someone has suffered a loss of their baby: “It was God’s will.” #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:08 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | Welcome to one of our experts — @kariellen. She’s mom to 3 boys, has a kick butt blog and lost a baby in March. #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | thesmartmama: | Statistics via March of Dimes suggests that between 20 and 50 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage/stillborn #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | Babies411: | @3greenangels I’m here for you. Let me know how I can help u thru this #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | RT @greenNICU_RN: @mamamelinda Even in the NICU we find it a tough topic to discuss #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | kimatsprig: | @TheSoftLanding I don’t think it is easy, ever. No matter when loss happens. As moms, we love them the moment we know #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | mamamelinda: | Death is a subject that few people are comfortable talking about. But women who are grieving the death of their child need to talk. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | erinely: | @3greenangels yeah, I don’t really like that either, I can’t imagine saying that to anyone… #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | Doodle741: | @thesmartmama @kariellen Agree-wished I had been prepared for the grief when I miscarried; really didnt expect 2 feel that strongly #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenNICU_RN Welcome to #ecowed. This is a much heavier topic than we usually discuss. |
| 9:09 pm | theecochic: | RT @3greenangels: RSVP for some great prizes and join the conversation http://bit.ly/1F4Y5B/ #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | bluefroggie: | hi everyone, what an important and hard topic tonight. i’m catching up on the tweets. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | kariellen: | @PRMama_EMAB Thanks for the welcome! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | First Candle continues to have problems dealing wth the “outside” world b/c our mission is to stop infant mortality. #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | 3greenangels: | Wow @mamamelinda the Remembrance page is making me cry! http://www.babylosscomfort.com/remembering-baby/ #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:10 pm | Babies411: | @greenNICU_RN: but unfortunately something we have to discuss #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | thesoftlanding: | @kimatsprig I agree! I also knew the instant I lost the baby. #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | Doodle741: | @3greenangels It helped me to think that it was part of a greater plan … I would have slapped someone if they had said it to me. #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | carrielogic: | One hard part is the lack of acknowledgment of the life that was lost. You don’t get a birth cert., you get a fetal death cert. #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | firstcandle: | @thesmartmama There are about 26,000 stillbirths in the United States annually #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | theecochic: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | kimatsprig: | @mamamelinda absolutely, and have a community of ppl around who understand how they feel and don’t diminish it #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | greenmom: | I tried for 1 yr. to have my son with fertility – the doctor said I might have lost a baby a few times but it was too early to know. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | FC has a section on our site firstcandle.org about what to say and what NOT to say! #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | kariellen: | @carrielogic some of us don’t even get that – there is nothing tangible to look at, go to #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | Or they don’t know whether to bring it up. RT @kariellen: People often forget that it gets harder once the due date occurs #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | 3greenangels: | @carrielogic That is so sad. =( #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:11 pm | mamamelinda: | Thank you for being here, @greenNICU_RN, @Babies411 @firstcandle. You deal with loss every single day #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | Doodle741: | Good to know! RT @HCMFirstCandle: FC has a section on our site firstcandle.org about what to say and what NOT to say! #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | RT @girlyclown: it isn’t just that people don’t talk about #babyloss it is also that there is no preparing for such sorrow. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | MommasintheHous: | Here to show my support! My own mother miscarried 8 times and my younger brother passed when he was 3 months old. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | 3greenangels: | @blogher on losing a baby via miscarriage or stillbirth http://bit.ly/3Hgt3K #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:12 pm | greenNICU_RN: | @3greenangels: what NOT to say after the loss of a baby: “It was Gods will.” #ecowed Also don’t say “atleast you have other kids” #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | bluefroggie: | RT @3greenangels: What do you say to someone that has a miscarriage? http://bit.ly/nBXY8/ #ecowed #babyloss #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | theecochic: | I have a 6yo and a 10mo…and one baby in heaven 2 yrs ago…lost it at @ 11 wks #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | thesmartmama: | @MommasintheHous Welcome to our #ecowed party tonight. |
| 9:12 pm | Babies411: | @mamamelinda these resources are gr8! Thx for all that u r doing http://bit.ly/PLt2k #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | theecochic: | I didn’t think I was at risk or know how normal miscarriages are. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | 3greenangels: | If you’ve lost a baby join this supportive community http://www.babylosscomfort.com/healing-hearts-community/ #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:13 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | RT @mamamelinda: Pregnancy loss affects every single person I’ve ever met. Fully 1/3 of all pregnancies are lost. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | jacquelynelopez: | wow! omg I had no idea this was happening to so many #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | theecochic: | I also wasn’t prepared for how hard it was going to be. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | thesmartmama: | @theecochic Thank you for sharing tonight #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | thesoftlanding: | @greenNICU_RN Welcome to #ecowed Kathi – so glad you could make it! |
| 9:13 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | We all need a safe place to tell our story. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | firstcandle: | @HCMFirstCandle Yes, we do. We are also close to launching a new website: new look, new content. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | rachelmarshall: | RT @FirstCandle: @thesmartmama There are about 26,000 stillbirths in the United States annually #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | @mamamelinda we often tell people to continue talking about the baby. Families like to think of their baby and don’t want to forget #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | kariellen: | RT @greenNICU_RN: @3greenangels: what NOT to say after the loss of a baby: don’t say “a tleast you have other kids” #ecowed agreed! |
| 9:13 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @mamamelinda: Thank you for being here, @greenNICU_RN, @Babies411 @firstcandle. You deal with loss every single day #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | serenemoments2: | #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | Doodle741: | When I miscarried last, I lost too much blood, and the hospital didn’t have room anywhere else, so i was put on the L&D floor. HARD! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | serenemoments2: | @greenNICU_RN My first too #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesmartmama: | I have always been pro choice, & I didn’t realize the absolute grief at miscarrying; seemed contradictory #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | Doodle741: | Agreed! RT @PRMama_EMAB: We all need a safe place to tell our story. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | Babies411: | @mamamelinda thx mama. here 4 all mamas suffering loss #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | bluefroggie: | RT @rachelmarshall: RT @FirstCandle: @thesmartmama There are about 26,000 stillbirths in the United States annually #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | greenNICU_RN: | @mamamelinda I have always considered it a privilege to be there with families who are facing death and loss head on..#ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 3greenangels: | Serious. Necessary. Painful. Our conversation tonight on baby loss but lets get it out there and help each other! #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:14 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | @Doodle741 WOW. I can’t imagine how difficult that was for you #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | firstcandle: | @greenNICU_RN http://bit.ly/1kh6Zz Tips for talking to someone who has experienced a loss. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | kariellen: | @Doodle741 Oh my gosh that is awful! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | mamamelinda: | RT @HCMFirstCandle: we tell people to continue talking about the baby. Families like to think of their baby & dont want to forget #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | Doodle741: | RT @thesoftlanding RT @mamamelinda Thank you for being here, @greenNICU_RN @Babies411 @firstcandle You deal with loss everyday #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | jacquelynelopez: | that had to have been difficult @Doodle741 #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | theecochic: | @Doodle741 I had to sit in the OBGYN office for a while waiting to be seen! Knowing that I had probably miscarried #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | Doodle741: | RT @3greenangels: Serious. Necessary. Painful. Our conversation tonight on baby loss but lets get it out there and help each other! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | 3greenangels: | What is a miscarriage? Medical terms: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancycomplications/miscarriage.html #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:15 pm | firstcandle: | @Doodle741 I am so sorry. That must have been horrible for you. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | greenNICU_RN: | @serenemoments2 — i hope we get the hang of it quick… so much to read #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | serenemoments2: | @3greenangels I never know what to say #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | kimatsprig: | @Doodle741 That is so wrong! It is like rubbing your wound with salt… they should have found room 4 u smwhre #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | @MommasintheHous Welcome. We all need friends and family like you! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | Here are some tips for talking to children about grief: http://firstcandle.org/whenababy/when_cop_child.html #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesmartmama: | @Doodle741 That would have been so hard! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | bluefroggie: | A family friend had a still birth. It’s been so difficult for her. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Doodle741: | @HCMFirstCandle It was insane. Luckily, hubby was able to stay with me, I had my own room and was able to go home the next day. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | mamamelinda: | Often when women miscarry, they are sent home to heal emotionally. Little, if any, attention is paid to their physical recovery. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | bluefroggie: | RT @3greenangels: Serious. Necessary. Painful. Our conversation tonight on baby loss but lets get it out there and help each other! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | theecochic: | The OBGYN let me miscarry naturally…that was HORRIBLE! It went on for almost 2 months b4 sideeffects ended. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Doodle741: | @theecochic (((HUG))) I can’t imagine. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | 3greenangels: | @theecochic That is horrible and I am so sorry. #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:16 pm | zealandsmom: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | kariellen: | The worst for me was when someone said, well at least you can have more – but I had to have a hysterectomy due to the miscarriage #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | thesoftlanding: | @theecochic I experienced the same thing, then had to wait a whole week for a D&C afterwards . . . #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | theecochic: | We had just told our then 5yo…that was hard to explain. #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | serenemoments2: | @theecochic that’s horrible #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | Doodle741: | @theecochic why?! #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | jacquelynelopez: | I have never lost a baby or had a miscarriage but I got a big scare this last time #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | bluefroggie: | @theecochic Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | kariellen: | I also had had a tubal ligation so I shouldn’t have been preg so people thought I should be relieved? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | GeminiJoanLANY: | RT @thesmartmama Stats via March of Dimes suggests that between 20 and 50 percent of all pregnancies end in miscarriage/stillborn #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | Doodle741: | @kariellen (((hug))) I am so sorry! #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | there are so many reasons that a miscarriage could’ve happened that professionals don’t even know where to begin. #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | greenNICU_RN: | YES! RT @kimatsprig @Doodle741 That is so wrong! It is like rubbing your wound with salt… they should have found room 4 u smwhre #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | greenmom: | @mamamelinda Physcially what can a woman do to help themselves recover from the loss? #babyloss #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | jacquelynelopez: | im so sorry @kariellen #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | theecochic: | @thesoftlanding They never did a D&C! They let me go home and wait it out! It was weeks later when that happened. #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | lifeonprint: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | serenemoments2: | @thesoftlanding just seems so cruel #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | mamamelinda: | And their pregnant friends find it so difficult to remain friends.RT @bluefroggie: A family friend had a still birth-so difficult. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | bluefroggie: | @kariellen Oh, I’m so sorry #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | firstcandle: | @theecochic That’s a great point: there are physical AND emotional effects. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | Doodle741: | @theecochic Telling siblings is SO hard .. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | theecochic: | @Doodle741 I really don’t know why. I didn’t go back to that OB with next pregnancy. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | Babies411: | @serenemoments2 mama has some gr8 suggestions http://www.babylosscomfort.com/what-do-i-say/ #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | greenmom: | RT @3greenangels: Serious. Necessary. Painful. Our conversation tonight on baby loss lets get it out there and help each other! #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | kariellen: | @Doodle741 hugs back at you – we aren’t alone #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | Doodle741: | @theecochic I was SOOOO scared about a D&C … I am so thankful that they didn’t do it! #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | serenemoments2: | I had many complications carrying my son. Started labor at 4 1/2 months then ever 2 weeks. Delivered a month early #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | Doodle741: | @bluefroggie Give her a (((HUG))) from me! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | jacquelynelopez: | i was toldfor a couple of weeks that i might not have a baby cause they couldn’t see a heart beat #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | Doodle741: | @theecochic I don’t blame you! I wouldn’t have either! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @Babies411: @serenemoments2 mama has some gr8 suggestions http://www.babylosscomfort.com/what-do-i-say/ #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | serenemoments2: | @Babies411 thank you! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | theecochic: | The first year was difficult but now I have a 10mo old baby girl and I’ve moved on. I have friends who are still haunted by MCs. #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | its amazing the different stories i’ve heard from horrible OBs to OBs that have become champions of the cause #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | kariellen: | @bluefroggie thank you – it helps to talk about it sometimes #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | jacquelynelopez: | i was devistated! but thankfully the baby was there and very much alive #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | erinely: | @theecochic wow, that is harsh, seems strange they would do it that way… #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | mamamelinda: | And? All ok? RT @serenemoments2: I had complications carrying my son. Started labor 4 1/2 months then ever 2 weeks. Delivered early #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | 3greenangels: | I’ve had people ask how can they tell or be sure? According to the NY Times symptoms of a miscarriage http://ow.ly/DyUx #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:20 pm | jacquelynelopez: | i couldn’t imagine losing a baby no matter what the circumstance #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | serenemoments2: | I would guess it’s much harder the longer you carry. I would be devastated from day 1 though. I think #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | bluefroggie: | @mamamelinda Yes, that’s so true. #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | Babies411: | @theecochic so glad that ur heart is healing and full of love w ur 10 month old…hugs #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | Doodle741: | @theecochic When we lost the last (i have miscarried 3 times) my MIL started crying when we told her … #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | girlyclown: | I think that hospitals are 4 the most part r doing their best. I would have prefered being on the maternity floor #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:21 pm | serenemoments2: | @mamamelinda Yes, he was jaundiced but 7 lbs. 7 oz. – I just hated they gave him (me) so many drugs to “help” #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | thesoftlanding: | @theecochic Wow! I guess as a nurse I knew I didn’t have to wait, so I insisted after a week. That was enough suffering in waiting #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | Doodle741: | @theecochic I felt betrayed – like it was my pain and why should she cry … #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | bluefroggie: | @kariellen Yes, talking about it definitely helps. Did you have people that you could talk to about it? #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | Babies411: | @serenemoments2 what drugs? #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | serenemoments2: | @mamamelinda we were lucky. Last labor we were both dying when we were rushed in for an emergency c-section #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | theecochic: | @Doodle741 3X…that’s rough! I’m not sure I would be emotionally strong enough for that! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | 3greenangels: | Do we ever really know WHY? #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:22 pm | greenNICU_RN: | Yes.. finding someone to talk to about it is the hard part.. that is why the new site is SO important @mamamelinda @HCMFirstCandle #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | kariellen: | @Doodle741 there are so many emotions #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | mamamelinda: | @serenemoments2 Oh but he’s ok. At least he was ok. #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | Unlike childbirth/labor, we don’t know much about miscarriage or what our options are. Hard to advocate for ourselves. #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | theecochic: | @thesoftlanding I just put my trust in them…but as a working and traveling mom that was the wrong place for trust! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | bluefroggie: | Oh ladies, thanks for sharing your stories. Big hugs to all of you! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | carrielogic: | @kariellen That’s awful I had something similar last time as I got pregnant unexpectedly with an IUD. #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | kimatsprig: | @Doodle741 I am so sorry. I have lost 2, how can we support you now? #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | serenemoments2: | @Babies411 steroids for him through my belly, then pills and drips to stop labor #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | kariellen: | @bluefroggie I made a wonderful friend @PRMama_EMAB never met IRL but she was there to talk to and I have been so grateful #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | serenemoments2: | @mamamelinda Absolutely. He is 19 years old now! My pride and joy! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | theecochic: | @thesoftlanding It could have happened naturally anytime…on a plane…on a trip…anywhere! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | @PRMama_EMAB First Candle is working on that!! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | Doodle741: | @theecochic LOL! … we have 2 beautiful boys, but we aren’t going to gave anymore. I don’t think I could handle another loss. #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | firstcandle: | @greenNICU_RN It’s a great site! We’d love your feedback when we relaunch. #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | 3greenangels: | Newsweek address the mysteries of miscarriages http://www.newsweek.com/id/104816 #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:24 pm | greenNICU_RN: | @girlyclown That is interesting…Why would you have preferred the maternity area? We are taught to move moms away after a loss #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | theecochic: | @Doodle741 It was an eye opener for my whole family! I didn’t realize how normal it was! #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | kariellen: | @carrielogic I don’t blame them – I just wish people would think a little bit before talking #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | I really like the idea of the Light of My Life Candle http://www.babylosscomfort.com/baby-loss-comfort/ #ecowed #babyloss |
| 9:24 pm | thesmartmama: | I was in a car accident with my son at 29 weeks and spent 4 days in labor (trying 2 stop it on magnesium sulfate) #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | Babies411: | @serenemoments2 sometimes (unfortunately) these meds r needed. Is ur baby ok? #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | Doodle741: | @kimatsprig I am so sorry! (((Hug))) I am doing ok … how are you? When I see babies, I think I want another, but then I don’t. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | spiritedmoms: | I have a 12yo, 9yo, 7yo & a baby I lost to stillbirth at 38 weeks gestation(cord accident, would have been 14 this month). #ecowed #babylosd |
| 9:24 pm | bluefroggie: | @Doodle741 Thank you, I will. So sorry to hear about the loss of your little ones. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | serenemoments2: | @3greenangels it’s up to God #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | thesmartmama: | I was so terrified I was going to lose him the whole time after the 2 miscarriages . . .it was awful; my nurse was wonderful #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | mamamelinda: | And look at how impacting 19 yrs later! RT @serenemoments2: Absolutely. He is 19 years old now! My pride and joy! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | bluefroggie: | @kariellen That’s great. How did you “meet” her? #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | zealandsmom: | @thesmartmama Oh my!! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | theecochic: | @Doodle741 I knew we were done after our 10m DD! 2 is enough for me! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | HCMFirstCandle: | @kariellen it’s lack of education and understanding #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | PRMama_EMAB: | There’s no more or less devastated when you’ve lost a baby. No number of days old or any situation makes it easier. #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | serenemoments2: | @Babies411 yes, it all turned out ok when all was said and done . He’s 19. #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | 3greenangels: | Reading all of these tweets makes me so glad we have Twitter and friends online to listen and support oneanother. #ecowed #babyloss |
Tackling a very difficult subject – losing a baby for #ecowed
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At this Wednesday’s #ecowed Twitter party on November 18, 2009, we will tackle a very difficult subject – losing a baby, whether by miscarriage or at full term. The holiday season can be exceptionally difficult for those that have lost a baby. And trying to reach out and comfort those friends or family members can feel awkward and uncomfortable.
What do you say to a woman who has lost a baby?
How do you offer comfort?
Our sponsor, Earth Mama Angel Baby, has a wonderful website to help answer those questions – Healing Hearts, Baby Loss Comfort. EMAB created Baby Loss Comfort to help provide real support as well as emotional comfort and resource information for women who have experienced baby loss from miscarriage to stillbirth.
Before I had my son, I suffered two miscarriages. The first was very early on – basically, right after I had a positive home pregnancy test kit result. But the second was at 10 and 1/2 weeks or so, after I had seen the heartbeat during my ultrasound exam. I was devastated. However, I really had a difficult time expressing the loss because nobody knew I was pregnant. I started bleeding at work, very early in the morning, and I couldn’t really tell people I was losing a baby that I didn’t have yet, if that makes sense. I had to grieve, but I really couldn’t.
EMAB’s Baby Loss Comfort site has tons of resources to help women and their partners that have lost a baby, as well as information for friends and family. There is also a remembrance page where people can post their memorials, and it is heart wrenching to read. But oddly comforting. And, finally, there are specially designed gifts to heal and help those that have lost a baby.
Unfortunately, sources vary, but many estimate that approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage; and some estimates are as high as 1 in 3. If you include loss that occurs before a positive pregnancy test, some estimate that 40% of all conceptions result in loss.
Based primarily on information provided by the March of Dimes:
- There are about 4.4 million confirmed pregnancies in the U.S. every year;
- 900,000 to 1 million of those end in pregnancy losses EVERY year;
- More than 500,000 pregnancies each year end in miscarriage (occurring during the first 20 weeks);
- Approximately 26,000 end in stillbirth (considered stillbirth after 20 weeks);
- Approximately 19,000 end in infant death during the first month; and
- Approximately 39,000 end in infant death during the first year.
The statistics are a little scary, but they show that we all probably know somebody that has experienced baby loss. So, come help us talk about this difficult subject on November 18, 2009, at a sponsored #ecowed party from 10 to 11 pm Eastern. And yes, we will have prizes. Just RSVP below to be entered and join us during the party using the #ecowed hashtag.
FTC Disclosure: The November 18, 2009 #ecowed party is sponsored by Earth Mama Angel Baby.
Our Feeding Baby Green Chat with Dr. Greene
Wow, the #ecowed chat with Dr. Greene was AMAZING! So amazing that we can’t post the entire trascript but here’s the beginning of our eating healthy chat with Dr. Greene and you can get the rest at What the Hashtag.
| 8:58 pm | 3greenangels: | Welcome everyone! Tonights host @DrGreene-dad of 4 and so MUCH more! Guest @greenandhealthy *sponsored* -sp #ecowed |
| 8:58 pm | thesmartmama: | at party when son was 3, he turned down make ur own cupcakes for brocolli; alas, it didn’t last #ecowed |
| 8:59 pm | melissamoog: | @greenandhealthy I’m doing good, thanks. Never a dull moment in Moog household. How about u? BTW, I can hook u up w/ Nike Grind #ecowed |
| 8:59 pm | 3greenangels: | Welcome the lady behind the man, @msgreene Have you RSVP’d http://bit.ly/3d0PK3 -sp #ecowed |
| 8:59 pm | DrGreene: | Great to see you all at the #ecowed party : looking forward to chatting together tonight – and having lunch with 2 of you! |
| 8:59 pm | bluefroggie: | hi everyone! #ecowed |
| 9:00 pm | easyecotogo: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:00 pm | 3greenangels: | Hi @MsGreene! We get to chat with you too tonight? Whoot! -av #ecowed |
| 9:00 pm | greenandhealthy: | @melissamoog Never a dull moment here, either! Thanks for connecting me w/Nike Grind. I love the innovation. #ecowed |
| 9:00 pm | thesmartmama: | 95% of moms believe real obsesity epidemic in US . . . let’s talk about how to prevent with @drgreene 2nite #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | greenandhealthy: | HUGS!! RT @3greenangels: Hi @MsGreene! We get to chat with you too tonight? Whoot! -av #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | DrGreene: | Ever wonder why an 18th month old will spit out a delicious peach, filled with nutrients his body craves… #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | msgreene: | I didn’t RSVP. But I’m here #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | royaldixie: | RT @thesmartmama: @DrGreene says – pregnancy & first two yrs of life critical windows for learning nutritional intelligence #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | easyecotogo: | I have super picky 10 & 5 yr olds, can’t wait to hear more! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | thesmartmama: | teaching your child healthy eating habits a gift that will last your child’s lifetime @drgreene #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | racergirl1313: | Looking forward to tonight. #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | bluefroggie: | @DrGreene I just watched a couple videos of yours and really want to change my baby’s diet. She just turned one! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | DrGreene: | … but an 8 month old baby will put almost anything in the mouth? #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | 3greenangels: | @DrGreene Is he just playing around and feeling the food in his mouth? Were your kids picky eaters?? -sp #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @JessicaGottlieb: @thesmartmama oh finally something worth talking about! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | melissamoog: | @greenandhealthy Me too, I’m inspired by innovation & out of the box thinking…keeps it interesting & fun! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | thesmartmama: | @DrGreene Yes, tell us why an 18 month old will spit out a wonderful peach? #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | msgreene: | It’s fun to be sharing Feeding Baby Green tips and info tonight with @DrGreene #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @melissamoog: I have Isabella cooking w/me in the kitchen She’s only 3 but luvs it & will eat what she cooks via @DrGreene #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | DrGreene: | babies are built to sample lots and to learn what is good food. What they taste 6 to 10 times, they usually come to love. #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | msgreene: | Have you announced the grand prize yet? #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | Tonight our host @DrGreen will talk kids nutrition, healthy eating and feeding baby green! http://www.feedingbabygreen.com -sp #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | ecochallenged: | i’d like to know how to get my 2yo to eat anything but pancakes #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | greenandhealthy: | @msgreene Was just reading how you had to stop BFing after cancer diagnosis. Teary…you are amazing! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | tastefullytrish: | RT @thesmartmama Teaching your child healthy eating habits a gift that will last your child’s lifetime. #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | melissamoog: | RT @msgreene It’s fun to be sharing Feeding Baby Green tips and info tonight with @DrGreene #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | thesmartmama: | @JessicaGottlieb OMG – R U going to join a twitter party #ecowed (LOL) |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | Yes! Lunch for 2 w/ @DrGreene!! RT @MsGreene: Have you announced the grand prize yet? #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @ecochallenged: i’d like to know how to get my 2yo to eat anything but pancakes #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | Babies411: | Excited to reed my new book Feeding Baby Green @DrGreene #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | royaldixie: | My 20 month old puts everything in his mouth, food or not!! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | bluefroggie: | @DrGreene How do I introduce new foods to a 12 month old effectively? She’s mostly been eating the jarred stuff. #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | EcolabelFund: | RT @thesmartmama: AGREE! teaching your child healthy eating habits a gift that will last your child’s lifetime @drgreene #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | Doodle741: | Am I way late?! What time did we start? #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | greenandhealthy: | @EcolabelFund Heck yes! Join us for #ecowed with @3greenangels, @DrGreene, @MsGreene and me (and y’all!) |
| 9:04 pm | DrGreene: | but toddlers have this cool thing called neophobia: fear of new foods and food sources. protective #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | Babies411: | RT @3greenangels: Yes! Lunch for 2 w/ @DrGreene!! RT @MsGreene: Have you announced the grand prize yet? #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | greenandhealthy: | @EcolabelFund How old are your kids and what do you get them doing in the kitchen? #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | thesmartmama: | @Doodle741 Started at 7 pm Pacific. #ecowed Join us – @drgreene is in the house! Talking about healthy eating. |
| 9:04 pm | Doodle741: | @bluefroggie My 12 month old has been eating table food for about 6 months – he won’t eat jars. He LOVES new things! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | melissamoog: | @DrGreene It’s true, you’ve got 2 have ur baby try foods over & over again. Don’t give up on the first try. They will soon love it. #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | 3greenangels: | @MsGreene , did you help develop some of the delicious recipes in the book http://www.feedingbabygreen.com ? -sp #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @DrGreene: but toddlers have this cool thing called neophobia: fear of new foods and food sources. protective #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | DrGreene: | u wouldn’t want a toddler to pick a berry or leaf & eat it. might not b safe. designed not to trust new fruits or veggies then #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | bethanyev: | @DrGreene I don’t know what to feed my 12month for breakfast. Seems oatmeal is getting old. Out of ideas. #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | msgreene: | @babies411, so glad you got your copy of Feeding Baby Green. I’m biased, but it’s a great book. #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | royaldixie: | RT @DrGreene: but toddlers have this cool thing called neophobia: fear of new foods and food sources. protective #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | thesmartmama: | I found that easier to get kids to try new vegetables after we started growing them in our rooftop garden. #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | Ecomomwannabe: | definitely! RT @melissamoog: @DrGreene It’s true, you’ve got 2 have ur baby try foods over & over again. Don’t give up #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | 3greenangels: | @DrGreene What about eating organic before conception? What research is done on toxins before baby is born? -sp #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | DrGreene: | most babies in US learn to love the taste of baby food peaches, but never learn to like real peaches or tomatoes #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | greenmom: | I’m curious @DrGreene if preg women should have fish b/c of mercury? #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | bluefroggie: | Is twitter search broken for anyone else? #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | melissamoog: | @DrGreene Agree, toddlers are so picky! I have a picky one & following ur book on cooking with her in kitchen has made a difference! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | Babies411: | @msgreene I won it at the Healthy Child twitter party…whoot! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | thesmartmama: | @JessicaGottlieb Can I just say that Twinkies always make me think of Die Hard when the cop buys 10 for his pregnant wife #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | bethanyev: | Mine too @bluefroggie My 12 month old has been eating table food for about 6 months – he won’t eat jars. He LOVES new things! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | greenmom: | I like to add veggies into my breads, cookies, muffins and fruit to pancakes to help them eat healthy! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | racergirl1313: | My hubby and I are TTC soon so this is something I really need to know. I need to read the books! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | mamamelinda: | RT @3greenangels: @DrGreene What about eating organic before conception? What research is done on toxins before baby is born? -sp #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | DrGreene: | @Doctor_V depends on the age. 6 to 9 months, the avg is 6 to 10 times, but can take 15. 94% of American parents give up by 5 tries #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | Doodle741: | @bluefroggie Yes, I haven’t been able to use it all day! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | royaldixie: | My 20 month old is obsessed with new foods….loves fish, shrimp, berries, apples, cottage cheese. He makes his mommy proud #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @DrGreene: most babies in US learn to love the taste of baby food peaches, but never learn to like real peaches or tomatoes #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | melissamoog: | It’s a shame! RT @DrGreene most babies in US learn to luv the taste of baby food peaches, but never learn 2 like real peaches #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | greenandhealthy: | My DD often sat in DHs lap during meals as a baby. Grabbed food from him and he’d let her try. Now she eats ANYTHING! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | kimatsprig: | @thesmartmama I like to have my kids pick out a new fruit or veggie at the store #ecowed we actually ended up with cactus one day |
| 9:08 pm | thesmartmama: | To avoid mercury in canned tuna, choose canned salmon instead (no mercury, low flame retardants, sustainably caught) #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | bluefroggie: | RT @DrGreene: most babies in US learn to love the taste of baby food peaches, but never learn to like real peaches or tomatoes #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | 3greenangels: | Feeding Baby Green your new book @DrGreen is a great holiday gift, new baby gift, shower gift or just because! -sp #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | MomsLikeMeSac: | RT @thesmartmama: I found that easier to get kids to try new vegetables after we started growing them in our rooftop garden. #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | msgreene: | @3greenangels half the recipes in Feeding Baby Green are from friends at a variety of the wonderful new baby food companies. #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | easyecotogo: | @racergirl1313 what is TTC? #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | DrGreene: | @Doctor_V and only 1 or 2 parents in 100 will try a food 10 times for a baby. But they shouldn’t like at first #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | Babies411: | RT@thesmartmama To avoid mercury in canned tuna, choose canned salmon instead (no mercury, low flame retardants, sustainably caught) #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | ecochallenged: | is that because of texture? RT @DrGreene: most babies love the taste of baby food peaches, but not real peaches or tomatoes #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | melissamoog: | I hardly ever used jarred baby food with Isabella. I took the time to cook fresh, organic fruits and veggies from day one. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | Doodle741: | RT @3greenangels: Feeding Baby Green your new book @DrGreen is a great holiday gift, new baby gift, shower gift or just because! -sp #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | Ecomomwannabe: | @DrGreene Q. I try to feed baby what we eat, smtimes I blend everything together ie. rice, veggies.. is it better to serve seperate #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | melissamoog: | 3greenangels Feeding Baby Green your new book @DrGreen is a great holiday gift, new baby gift, shower gift or just because! -sp #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | greenandhealthy: | Great point from Feeding Baby Green – “there’s no such thing as baby food.” There’s just food! Share it! #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | Babies411: | @melissamoog That’s fantatsic! #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | LakeWinnipeg: | RT @thesmartmama To avoid mercury in canned tuna, choose canned salmon instead (no mercury, low flame retardants, sustainably caught)#ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | 3greenangels: | What tips do you have for making your own baby food? @MrsGreene @DrGreene -sp #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | thesmartmama: | @DrGreene so re canned baby v. real peaches, should you make your own baby food to improve recognition? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | royaldixie: | I have Feeding Baby Green to my BFF who just delivered her first 2 weeks ago. She’s impressed!! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | msgreene: | @kimstsprig What did you do with the cactus? Soup or margaritas? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | DrGreene: | once neohobia sets in, can take up to 89 times to try something before developing a taste for it! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | thesmartmama: | @kimatsprig I only have made margaritas from cactus – what did you do? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | racergirl1313: | @easyecotogo TTC = trying to concieve #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | Ecomomwannabe: | @DrGreene Q. re question , is it better to serve each food seperate to the individual taste comes through #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | lisaborden: | The Tripp Trapp by @Stokke_USA_CAN allows babe to sit AT the table with you rather than being a tray away, so great! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | melissamoog: | If ur in Seattle, Portland, SF, Atlanta or Chicago you could win an autographed @DrGreene book at our Safe Baby Giveaway event. #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | bluefroggie: | RT @DrGreene: only 1 or 2 parents in 100 will try a food 10 times for a baby. But they shouldn’t like at first #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | greenandhealthy: | Buy a food grinder and mush up whatever you’re eating for dinner. Experiment with flavors. Engage your babe in family meals. #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | Doodle741: | RT @DrGreene: once neohobia sets in, can take up to 89 times to try something before developing a taste for it! WOW! #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | melissamoog: | Wow! RT @DrGreene once neohobia sets in, can take up to 89 times to try something before developing a taste for it! #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | DrGreene: | @mamamelinda best time in all of life to eat organic is 3 months before pregnancy, pregnancy, nursing, and early childhood. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | Ecomomwannabe: | oh wow.! IRT @DrGreene: once neohobia sets in, can take up to 89 times to try something before developing a taste for it! #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | 3greenangels: | Tell us about BPA and plastics? Do you address this in your new book http://www.feedingbabygreen.com ? -sp #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | greenandhealthy: | RT @Doodle741: RT @DrGreene: once neohobia sets in, can take up to 89 times to try something before developing a taste for it! WOW! #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | melissamoog: | RT @royaldixie I have Feeding Baby Green to my BFF who just delivered her first 2 weeks ago. She’s impressed!! #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | bluefroggie: | RT @DrGreene best time in all of life to eat organic is 3 months before pregnancy, pregnancy, nursing, and early childhood. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | msgreene: | @greenmom Thanks for the disclosure. We believe in FULL disclosure. People need to know what they are getting and why. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | royaldixie: | RT @DrGreene: once neohobia sets in, can take up to 89 times to try something before developing a taste for it! #ecowed Oh that makes sense |
| 9:12 pm | mamamelinda: | RT @greenandhealthy: Buy a food grinder & mush up whatever youre eating. Experiment w/ flavors. Enga gebabe in family meals. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | DrGreene: | @greenmom fish are a great source of omega 3s like DHA so important for brain growth, but choose low mercury options #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | melissamoog: | RT @thesmartmama To avoid mercury in canned tuna, choose canned salmon instead (no mercury, low flame retardants, sustainably caught)#ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | thesmartmama: | @DrGreene do you believe in reducing mercury intake up to year before trying to get pregnant? #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | Babies411: | RT@DrGreene @mamamelinda best time in all of life to eat organic is 3 months before pregnancy, pregnancy, nursing, early childhood. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | 3greenangels: | Always sign up for a daily dose of @Drgreene http://bit.ly/3vX7rr -sp #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @thesmartmama: @DrGreene do you believe in reducing mercury intake up to year before trying to get pregnant? #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | greenandhealthy: | @lisaborden Don’t you lose the fiber from the peel and starch with a juicer? #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | easyecotogo: | @racergirl1313 gotcha, thanks! My hubby & I had a really hard time the 2nd time around, but it did eventually happen. Good luck! #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | sorry tweeties baby woke up! NAK #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | bethanyev: | RT @3greenangels: Tell us about BPA and plastics? Do you address this in your new book http://www.feedingbabygreen.com ? -sp #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | greenmom: | RT @DrGreene: @greenmom fish are a great source of omega 3s like DHA so important for brain growth, but choose low mercury options #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | ecochallenged: | whoops. Rt @DrGreene @mamamelinda best time to eat organic-3mo bfore pregnancy, pregnancy, nursing & early childhood #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | DrGreene: | @greenmom pregnant women should average at least 300 mg a day of DHA, but in US only get about 54 mg #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | melissamoog: | RT @greenandhealthy Great point from Feeding Baby Green – “there’s no such thing as baby food.” There’s just food! Share it! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | Doodle741: | RT@DrGreene @mamamelinda best time in all of life to eat organic is 3 months before pregnancy, pregnancy, nursing, early childhood. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | thesmartmama: | Join us for #ecowed tonight – grand prize is lunch for two with the fabulous @drgreene! Must RSVP to win. |
| 9:13 pm | racergirl1313: | @easyecotogo Thanks! We are excited but understand that it might take a while. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | greenandhealthy: | @thesmartmama Dr. Grandjean has been doing research on the importance of fish to brain weighed against contamination. Need fish #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | easyecotogo: | RT @Babies411: RT@DrGreene @mamamelinda best time to eat organic is 3 months before pregnancy, pregnancy, nursing, early childhood. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | melissamoog: | RT @DrGreene @greenmom pregnant women should average at least 300 mg a day of DHA, but in US only get about 54 mg #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | mamamelinda: | YES!RT @DrGreene: @mamamelinda best time in all of life to eat organic is 3 months b4 pregnancy, pregnancy, BF, & early childhood. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | greenandhealthy: | RT @DrGreene: @greenmom pregnant women should average at least 300 mg a day of DHA, but in US only get about 54 mg #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | bluefroggie: | oh yay, my tweetchat is working again! can you all see me? #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | greenmom: | @greenandhealthy There are lots of great food grinders. Always wondered about the peel! Glad you are here tonight! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | melissamoog: | RT@DrGreene @mamamelinda best time in all of life to eat organic is 3 months before pregnancy, pregnancy, nursing, early childhood. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | bethanyev: | I need breakfast ideas for my 12 month old #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | DrGreene: | @bethanyev other kinds of cereal can be great. breakfast is a great meal for berries & other fruit. eggs can be great. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | aspiringmama: | @greenandhealthy what is neohobia? #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | greenmom: | @DrGreene Is there a link between nutrition and colic? #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | melissamoog: | @Babies411 Thanks, when traveling it was harder and Earth’s Best organic foods were great on the go. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | bethanyev: | RT @3greenangels: Always sign up for a daily dose of @Drgreene http://bit.ly/3vX7rr -sp #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | BeNicePrenatal: | RT @melissamoog RT @DrGreene @greenmom pregnant women should average at least 300 mg a day of DHA, but in US only get about 54 mg #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | msgreene: | @blufroggie I can see you And you look lovely tonight, may I add. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | bluefroggie: | @DrGreene How do you prepare eggs for a 12 month old? #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | royaldixie: | My LO takes @DrGreene liquid vitamin and I take his VitD and Prenatal. Not all childrens diets are full circle! Remember that #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | greenandhealthy: | @lisaborden Oh, that sounds yummy…my juicer wouldn’t do that. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | Doodle741: | @bethanyev We do eggs – a lot! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | racergirl1313: | RT @greenandhealthy Great point from Feeding Baby Green – “there’s no such thing as baby food.” There’s just food! Share it! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | Babies411: | @melissamoog absolutely! Do what you can, when you can! LOVE IT #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | greenandhealthy: | @aspiringmama Fear of new things. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | DrGreene: | According to AAP allergies are no reason to hold off on any food after 6 months: including eggs, peanuts, fish! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | 3greenangels: | @bethanyev I like to make pizza breakfast and the kids eat veggies with the homemade sauce and just love it! Get creative! -sp #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesmartmama: | @oobinsnaffa canned wild salmon (not farmed), has 4X omega 3 from chunk light tuna; only issue – BPA in the can. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @mamamelinda Awe!!!! *blushing* that means more to me than you know. Thank you for the kind words!! ditto!! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | melissamoog: | @RobinPregnancy I like that philosophy, the kids eat what the grown ups eat at the table, no difference. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | bluefroggie: | @Doodle741 How do you prep the eggs? #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Ecomomwannabe: | RT @DrGreene: According to AAP allergies are no reason to hold off on any food after 6 months: including eggs, peanuts, fish! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | bethanyev: | Yes! RT @bluefroggie: oh yay, my tweetchat is working again! can you all see me? #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | greenandhealthy: | RT @DrGreene: According to AAP allergies are no reason to hold off on any food after 6 months: including eggs, peanuts, fish! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy agree; but must make healthy fish choices tho; choose low in mercury, low in flame retardants #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | msgreene: | @bethanyev love a variety of egg dishes for breakfast — scramble, poached, boiled … only organic in our house though. #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | bluefroggie: | @bethanyev Great, thanks! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | mamamelinda: | RT @DrGreene: According to AAP allergies are no reason to hold off on any food after 6 months: including eggs, peanuts, fish! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | ecoeverythingbc: | #ecowed tip: Shop not only eco, but LOCAL this coming xmas season at local businesses, who sell local products. Reduce your footprint |
