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I think this was merely a case of mistaken filing. If this had been filed under AT Family, I don't think people would have been as incensed. But I too would be happier if we separated Ohdeedoh from AT. I am read this site a lot less now that everything is combined. It's too time consuming to scroll through a lot unrelated articles. I also think AT is spreading itself too thin, which results in a drop in quality. Just a quick review of the top of this site shows 8 headers-- it's too many.

With regards to the author's question, I too would not recommend sending your friend more stuff. When I was on bedrest, I did not feel like reading or watching DVD. Mainly, because I felt really frustrated and useless. There were a million things I needed to get done (and feeling guilty for not being able to play with my child), and yet, I was forced to lie on my back.

I think your friend would be better served if you gave her housecleaning services, a spa massage, or even getting a few other friends together to contribute towards finding a mother's helper/babysitter for her little one. You could pay for 3 months on care.com, and sort through the candidates for her. You could also organize a meal service for her using mealbaby.com (which allows local friends to sign up to bring her meals). Even though you are too far to provide the help, you could help organize ways for her local friends to help out.

This is great! I would love to see a "before" picture.

Where did they get the pink tent in the corner? Love it!

When we were going through this same debate, my husband pointed out that I go to great pains not to purchase plastic toys that "might" contain lead from China, feed my child organic foods to avoid unknown chemicals, etc... then shouldn't I exercise that same caution when decorating our baby's bedroom.

The baby is not going to appreciate that fantastic print/picture hanging over her crib, but she definitely would appreciate not having it fall on her head!

I love this room! Can you share where you bought the adorable zebra toy?

Wonderful! Could you share the source for the canvas paintings on the wall? Adorable!

Where did you get the light fixture. And I'm curious how you managed to cover the corkboard with doggie fabric and still leave the frame around the edge. Did you cut a piece of fabric that fitted the space exactly, or did you take the board apart?

so girly! where did you get the ballerina painting on her wall?

Also, did you make the "Jesus Loves Me" print? Love it!

This is so cool! Where did you get the floor lamp, Abbey? I love it!