Comfort Issues
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Potty Training While Out and About
Asked by A.R. from San Francisco
on October 1, 2009
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Hi there,
my 2 1/2 yr old just recently started potty training and is doing really well. She still wears a diaper during nap and night time at this point. We have b...
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- Hi A.. I have a two year old boy who seems to be potty trained. Everywhere I go, I tediously take him to the restroom; Grocery store, K Mart, Park, etc. Think about ...
- Hello A., Not sure what type of vehicle you have but what I saw one mom do, in the zoo's parking lot, was to have her daughter sit on a potty chair that she had pla...
- my husband and i used pull-ups when still training and in public. it is super tiring, but at every stop, i would ask my daughter: do you want to go use the potty? with...
At What Age Should a Child Not See a Parent Naked? Opinions Welcome
Asked by D.A. from Los Angeles
on April 5, 2011
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Hi all, I’m just wondering at what age you stopped letting your child see you naked. My son is 5 y/o and will still on occasion hang out in my room while I take a s...
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- I have two boys 14 and 10 and they still see me naked pretty regularly. We are very laid back when it comes to our bodies here. Though we have taught them that not eve...
- Whenever you feel uncomfortable. Showing nothing is wrong with the naked body in its natural state (shower, dressing, walking around, etc) is good. I am still naked ...
- no rules here, my kids are almost 12 boy, 10 boy, 8 girl and 4 months, lol. They still share the bathroom, although my oldest son does generally shower first because ...
Alternating Holidays
Asked by J.K. from Kalamazoo
on November 29, 2011
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So we cant go everywhere and see everyone for every holiday... we tried it when my dd was a baby and it was way too much. So what we do now is one year thanksgiving w...
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- just slap me now! Instead of being exclusive & solitary.....embrace your time together. How will your DH feel when she's gone....let him have his time with her! Kud...
- Don't make him tell her no. Have a conversation with her that says "I am so glad my family decided to go to Florida this year so I don't have to worry about going to ...
- Maybe she wants to come to help out, since you are expecting. I would let her come and just politely let her know that it won't always be this way. You may want/need s...
The Talk.
Asked by M.K. from Sharon
on February 28, 2007
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My son is 11 years old. I have heard him and his friends talking about sexual things. I am not sure how to bring up the subject. I do not want to embarres him. I reall...
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- I think it's definately time to start a talk. ;) You could break the ice with a good book on puberty geared toward boys. If you're going to look into church programs t...
- Be honest and don't "sugar coat" anything. If your unsure about what to say or want more resources ask one of his teachers or a councelor at school for help. Just let ...
- You've got lots of good responses here. I'll just add some of the things that I've experienced raising my three sons. You'll both be uncomfortable at first, but as w...
Air Mattresses
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on June 1, 2010
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My husband and I want to start camping more this summer. We tent camp, but my old body can't sleep on the ground anymore. We want to buy and air mattress to take along...
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- I second Laurie A's suggestion. We have used that kind of mattress for years. Stay away from the expensive ones that set up off the ground similar to a real bed. My...
- We have a Coleman ComfortSmart Queen Air Mattress that I bought at Target. I really like it for when we travel and need a place to sleep. We bought a battery operated ...
- Skip the expensive Aerobeds. They eventually spring a leak, just like all air mattresses. Just save yourself the money and get a less expensive model you can replace w...
How to Get over the Fear of Flying?
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on June 14, 2010
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I'm going on vacation in a couple of months. I love to take trips but I hate flying. I'm only taking a few days off work so I don't have time to drive and I don't re...
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- I hate flying and we fly a lot... It certainly does not help that I have been on 3 emergency landings that scared the you know what out of me. There is not a way to...
- Hi B.! I know exactly how you feel!!! I HATE flying, I hate waiting to board the plane.......I think the only way I get though a flight is with a half of a xanax- just...
- There are many ways you can help alleviate your fear. My father used to get sick just taking me and my husband to the airport! After we bought our timeshare in Hawai...
Advice Needed
Asked by S.S. from Atlanta
on April 21, 2008
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What items did you feel you wanted or where must haves in your bag to the hospital? I am packing my bag and I am at a loss of what i really need.
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- consider bringing 2 bags depending on the room situation in the hospital. that is will you be in a delivery room then recovery/post part. Some hosp. leave you in one. ...
- It is true - I packed way more than I needed. My favorite thing I brought was my favorite blanket to put over top of the hospital ones (so it didn't get stained etc.)...
- I brought quite a few pillows from home and didn't regret it at all!! Now, all the "other stuff" I could have done without. I brought nursing bras which you will wan...
Anyone Stationed at Mildenhall England or Have Info on It?
Asked by A.P. from Stationed Overseas
on May 7, 2008
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I am looking for any and all info in Mildenhall AFB in England. Our overseas assignment list just came out and we are looking into that base as a possability.
I wou...
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- I agree with both of the other posts. We've been living in this area just over two years. I like the area and we have a great church, which is really good support. Go...
- Hi Lexie, I just wanted to add my two cents. Everything that everyone else has written is exactly spot on. When we first moved here we lived in Littleport which is a...
- Hi A., My husband is stationed at RAF Mildenhall and we have been here for 3 years. At first driving was very nerve racking for me but you just make yourself do it...
Having Laparoscopy Done on Friday.
Asked by T.M. from Cleveland
on October 4, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I'm having a Laparoscopy procedure done on Friday (through the belly button).
I've had some fluid trapped behind my Uterus and it's gotten a little larger...
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- I've had two laporoscopy's and also had my gallbladder removed that way too. It is a very simple operation, your scars won't even be 1/2 inch long and with my first o...
- T., I just had my second laparoscopy last Wednesday. It really isn't all that bad. You just need to take it easy and even if you think you feel okay to be up and d...
- I have had 3 of these to treat endometriosis. They are no big deal at all. Be prepared to rest for a day or two, but then you should be fine. I only had a "no lifti...
Any Input on These Two Vehicles?
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on November 30, 2009
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Ok, so the transmission on my Honda Odyssey went out, and with 200,000 miles on it we decided not to fix it and get a new car. We have narrowed it down to the '05-'06...
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- We have an '05 Pilot and an '09 Pilot (yeah, we love the Pilot THAT much!) It's a wonderful car for so many reasons. Plenty of space for people to sit, and great sto...
- Go to www.edmunds.com to see a comparison. I like that site a lot.
- The last time we purchased a vehicle was 2006. We had narrowed it down to either the Honda Odyssey or the Honda Pilot. I chose the Pilot and have never regretted my ...
