Emotional Health & Support
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To Have or Not to Have Another Child
Asked by L.S. from Richmond
on December 1, 2008
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I would like to start trying to have another baby, but my husband is totally against it. He says one child is enough. I feel like I may be starting to resent him for...
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- No, do not trick him into having another child. That is a disaster for any marriage and I can't believe YOUR MIL suggested it! You don't say how old your son is an...
- You have to ask yourself is another child worth your marriage? Why won't he even consider it? It sounds like your son is a handful (As are both of my daughters!) and...
- Oh L., I know how painful this is. I have been there myself. My story works out in my favor. My husband was just as excited as I was when we learned we were having ...
Did You Decide Not to Breastfeed?
Asked by O.L. from Los Angeles
on February 19, 2011
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Just curious, how many women out there have decided not to breastfeed their children?
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- I had no intention of breastfeeding but my husband and the nurses convinced me to take a class on it and try it. I tried it and it wasn't a problem but I HATED it. I...
- I personally did not. My dd's are 10 and 16. Neither were really sick as babies, nothing more then the common cold and a few bouts of flu. They are smart, healthy, ...
- I decided not to breastfeed way before ever trying to get pregnant, my reasons were number 1, I had seen how out of shape your breast get from nursing from some of my ...
Should I Have This Baby or Not? Do I Trust How I Am Feeling Right Now?
Asked by K.F. from New York
on July 14, 2009
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I need some opinions and personal experiences!! Please, no negative judgments or “pro-lifers” w/ God comments. Background: I am 34 years old and have three kids ...
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- Hi K., I know I am late and you have made your decision, but I just wanted to encourage you about it. Great job being so strong to take this new child on. I made th...
- You have already received some fantastic advice, and I am glad you have decided to have your fourth child. I have three, now grown, and always wished we could have ha...
- you should trust your gut and not have this baby. only you can make this decision and you are saying to yourself in every possible way that you don't want this baby. ...
Overweight Child
Asked by M.J. from Los Angeles
on December 21, 2008
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Hello Moms, Does anyone know of a good meal program, either delivered food or not, that will help to teach me about nutrition, portion sizes, etc.? My husband, son, an...
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- Dear M., Here are some tips I have learned along the way in my own health journey: (1) Remove all unhealthy foods from the house. (2) Make exe...
- Thank you for bringing this issue up. I have a 6 year old daughter who is 76 lbs. She has always had a big appetite. I don't want her to have a complex about he...
- My grandughter is 3 years old and weights 50 lbs i am concern for her health diabetes runs in my family and my daughter (her M.) is a breast cancer survivor. When i b...
Need Advice on Spacing Between Kids
Asked by M.B. from Atlanta
on January 13, 2008
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I am looking for a bit of advice on spacing my kids out. I have a 5 month old and my husband and I have been talking on getting pregnant again. I hear that having yo...
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- M., You should wait a little longer. Pregnancy is really hard on your body and depletes a lot of minerals. Give your body time to recuperate. The reccomended wa...
- I don't think anyone can give u the magic answer, just do what u think is best. My kids are 23 mths apart and there are pros and cons - it was really tough being preg...
- Hey! Of course all of this is up to you, but I would recommend waiting at least a year. Your body needs to FULLY recover in order to give baby #2 the best environmen...
Trying to Keep My Chin Up
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2008
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I recently gave birth to a wonderful beautiful little girl. I lost a twin when I was 10 weeks pregnant with her and I have not been able to recover from the loss. I ...
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- my sister also had twins but her son Nico was lost in utero at 27 weeks. She went on to deliver a beautiful girl at 30 weeks. The loss was extremely hard on her, we kn...
- J., It sounds like you are doing the right things. You're aware of your feelings and functioning and you are getting support ( a therapist). Remember, the fe...
- Hi J. K, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I lost a little girl at 33 weeks and I know the feeling you describe. It takes time to get through something like this. ...
Funeral
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on January 19, 2009
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My uncle passed away this morning. I personally was very close with him as a kid and all though growing up. He and my aunt were back and forth from washington and ca...
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- I think that it is fine to leave the kids at home during the funeral - they seem pretty young to understand (like you said) and to act appropriately (even if they are ...
- E., This is too eerie. I also have an Uncle that passed a few days ago. He and my dad were like brothers and I remember spending lots of time with that family as ...
- We had 3 family deaths in a matter of 4 months from eachother in 2007. I was very close to all 3 of them. I think it's very appropriate to leave them at home with so...
A Second Child?
Asked by M.R. from Nashville
on July 22, 2009
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Hi, moms.
I feel a little silly discussing something so personal~this is my first post. But I'm really struggling right now & would just like to know if any of you ...
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- I think it's wonderful that you are staying home with your daughter. It would be nice if people would mind their own business about things of this nature, since stayi...
- Hi M. ~ In deciding to have a 2nd child, please do not dwell on the past or future. If it is truly your hearts desire to have another child; just go for it! Your 2nd ...
- First of all, I want to commend you for being at home with your little girl, especially with all the sacrifices it entails. Don't let the criticism make you think twi...
Scared About 2Nd Ultrasound (Re-scan) Results
Asked by Y.K. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2009
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I'm having a 2nd ultrasound performed on Friday, May 15th because 10 days ago when I went for my first prenatal visit, the attending doctor was unable to see a heartbe...
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- Oh gosh, all I can say, is say a prayer and hope for the best. You are right in that it is out of your hands and in God's. I just had a baby as I was almost 41 and all...
- Try not to stress mama! I know it is easier said than done, but stress will not help. I wish you the best and I hope everything is okay. Maybe it was just to soon. ...
- When I was pregnant with my 1st child over 6 years ago my doctor told me the same thing. It was heartbreaking and waiting for another ultrasound was horrible. The next...
Withdrawal from Anitidepressants
Asked by D.P. from Jackson
on June 22, 2008
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I hae been taking the antidepressant, Effexor 150 mgs. for almost three years now. When it was first precribed it had the lowest incident of weight gain of any other ...
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- I was on it at one time too. It is a hard drug to quit. I followed the instructions to gradually reduce the amount you take to quit. It took me a month to get it out ...
- I have been on Effexor myself for over six years and find that the side effects are outweighed by controlling my depression. Your doctor can help you come off Effexor...
- I am a 37 year old female and I took the same drug and dosage for 2 years while my husband was deployed. My experience was that I lost weight because it caused my bod...
