After Maternity Leave
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Getting My Breastfed Baby to Take a Bottle
Asked by K.M. from Toledo
on January 24, 2008
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For the past 2 weeks we have been trying to get our breastfed son to take a bottle of breastmilk. He spent the first week of his life in the NICU and had to be bottle...
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- I don't know if it would help, but maybe using a cup instead of a bottle would work. You could try a sippy cup, or just hold the cup with milk in it, and see if you c...
- The book "Working Mother, Nursing Mother" is wonderful and soo helpful. Lots of information on pumping, bottles, etc.
- Have you tried different kinds of nipples, silicone and rubber? Even different shaped nipples? Babies won't starve themselves...He'll eventually eat when he's hungr...
Just Got Laid off and Am Visibly Pregnant...
Asked by B.H. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2008
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can't help but feel like I've been discriminated against due to my pregnancy... any thoughts or anyone else have a similar experience??
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- Hi B.H. I work in disability management for a large (and respected) employer in Sacramento. I would need a lot more information to give you my professional opinion...
- Aw, congrats on the pregnancy and boo on the lay off! I was laid off in 2005, when I was 4 months along. I went on UI and stayed on it, I even went to multiple...
- That is absolutely horrible. Please turn them in!
Please Help. It Keeps Happening to Me!
Asked by A.B. from San Diego
on December 10, 2009
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A year ago, I changed hairdresser becasue my previous one was basically cutting my hair as she pleased, except for the length. It did not matter for a while but then i...
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- call ashley at salon diva in laguna niguel. she is great!
- Go and see my hairdresser. Stephanie G. at Essence Salon in San Diego. She is great! I usually see her every 2-3 months. And I always want something different each...
- HI A. well I live in Monrovia,CA My hairdresser is cool and she loves long hair! give her a call ###-###-#### her name is Khris. Let her know that I recommended you:)...
Help, I'm Making Too Much Milk! Any Tips to Regulate Milk Supply?
Asked by S.R. from Boston
on November 8, 2008
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I just had my second baby 8 days ago and since my milk came in I have been producing too much milk. My OB/GYN suggested pumping to reduce the engorgement and then tap...
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- I had this issue after the birth of my second child too, and it took me a few weeks to regulate my supply. Try to nurse on one side per feeding. Also, try to alter t...
- S., I had a similar problem in the beginning. The best thing really is not to pump. Your body will regulate your supply much quicker. When you nurse start the ba...
- First of all, congratulations!!!! How exciting! Second, your brand new baby will tell your body to regulate your milk supply--its just figuring out how much to make....
What Made Transition Easier for You and Oldest When #2 Came Along?
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on March 1, 2010
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I would love to hear what you did, or wish you had done to make things easier all around when your second baby came. My older child is 2.5 years old now.
Thanks!
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- I made her a part of the whole experience. My oldest was 3 when the baby came. When I fed the baby, I let Shelby touch the babies head like she was holding it up for...
- I second what everyone below says... Make sure to encourage your child to be a part of the baby helping process - but don't force your older child. Ask for help "O...
- Our kids are 21 months apart, and the only regret I have is not putting my son (older) into part time day care at least part of the time I was on Maternity leave. It ...
3 Month Old Prefers Sleeping in Our Bed
Asked by E.C. from Peoria
on August 7, 2008
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I have an almost 3 month old. She still nurses about every 2 hours , including during the night, so we still try to have her sleep next to our bed in a bassinet. That ...
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- You definitely need to break this before it does become a huge problem. My second daughter would sleep much better and longer if she were in our bed also. It is tempti...
- I always started my daughter out in her crib for bedtime. If she awoke during the night, I would bring her to my bed to nurse until morning. Somewhere around 11 mont...
- I have done the same thing with both my sons....I put them down to sleep in their crib/bassinet first and then when they woke to feed I brought them to our bed. With ...
Netflix
Asked by R.Z. from Dallas
on May 10, 2009
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Anyone use this service and how do you like it?
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- We use Netflix and love it! The only problem I've had in the past is just damaged dvds when they arrive but that's not too often. If the dvd is damaged, just go online...
- I use it and absolutely love it. We have one of the cheaper plans. Its $8.99 per month. With this plan we get one movie at a time, but as many as we like per month....
- R., I have tried NetFlix, and I liked it. The problem was - some months, we would really use it; but other months it was a complete waste of money. Do you watch...
Stay at Home Vs. Working
Asked by L. from Dallas
on March 22, 2012
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My husband and I have been married for 5 years. I have a 12 year old son with Asperger's from a previous relationship. My husband and I have been trying to conceive fo...
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- Oh I am so happy you are a believer so I can be real with you!! We got this advice from our pastor when we were in counseling before getting married and it has served...
- I don't know if your husband would be willing to read information or articles on the subject. And truly, if your finances do not allow for it, you might not be able t...
- I have to agree with your husband here, sorry. To give up a full-time job in this economy, one that provides you with health insurance at a time when you will desperat...
Getting Child on Schedule
Asked by G.W. from New York
on May 20, 2009
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Hi my name is G. and I'm expecting my first child in mid- June, Im in graduate school and will need to return to class within a week of giving birth (I know...its rou...
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- G., You may have already heard it by now: Schedule for a newborn is highly unlikely. Are your professors going to allow your newborn in class? If you get in the ...
- G., I have to agree with the others who questioned your ability to be in the classroom a week after having your baby. You have no idea when the baby will actually ar...
- HI G. Babywise is a book and a method in which to but your child on a schedule. It is a 3 hour rotation of eat, play, sleep. Wake the baby to eat and also don't w...
Anyone Else Feel This Way!?!?
Asked by J.E. from Boston
on February 22, 2012
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Hi Mommas,
So I am a stay at home mom to 3 kiddos. Ages 9, 5, & 2. So although I know I am very blessed, lucky, etc. It's the most thankless job I've ever done!!! I...
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- I feel the same way, you're not alone. I'm slowly startring to learn that if I'm not appreciated or being rewarded, that I need to reward myself. Hopefully, your new P...
- Your problem is perspective. You get to decide and determine what you are going to do with your days and nights even though you have children. Children should be a par...
- It really doesn't help that it's cold and you've undoubtedly got some cabin fever going on too! At least if you could get out, it wouldn't feel like the walls are clos...
