Father's Attitude: BOB
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The Worst Pregnancy Comment EVER!
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on October 5, 2011
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I was at Bob Evans llast night because I didn't feel like cooking dinner, and i went inside to pick up our food. When I was about to leave, this lady was behind me and...
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- oh my!! consider the source!!! if she thought your baby was going to suffocate - well...her elevator ain't going all the up and the doors don't open all the way!!! ...
- Yes! This lady at my sons bus stop asked me how far I was. I told her 20 weeks. She asked if I was having twins and I said no. She then said "DAMN you big!" really?! I...
- Consider the source. Apparently "dolt" is one quality that doesn't apply to the Survival of The Fittest Theory!
Father of My Seven Week Old Gets Extremely Angry with My Daughter
Asked by A.I. from Pensacola
on November 22, 2006
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Does anyone else have this problem with their beloved husband?? I have a seven week old daughter adn I know he loves her dearly but it is just a frustrating time in th...
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- It looks like you've gotten a lot of advice. I just wanted to add that I also think it's normal what he's feeling. Those first few months can be so rough. I was exh...
- i agree... it shall pass! the fact that he recongizes that he needs to have a break is good. i think the only reason to have concern woul dbe if he DIDNT say hey i nee...
- Our daughter was colic and cried a lot. I just loved holding her and trying to calm her down. My husband was great as well. Yeah he would hand her off to me because he...
Two Middle Names?
Asked by B.J. from Kansas City
on April 20, 2011
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My husband is the fourth, and I've gotten by not naming our first two sons after him, but he is really pushing for this last one because it probably will be our last c...
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- A friend of mine named her son after her husband, so her son is so-and-so-the-fifth, but they call him by his middle name because she really doesn't like her husband's...
- Our daughter has two middle names. We named her after a Great Grandmother, my mother, and the third name starts with the letter E which covers the first initial of sev...
- if he's the fourth, the new baby would only be the fifth if it's exactly the same as his, right? so "name" him that, and then come up with a nickname. will you love yo...
What Does Your 2 Year Old Toddler Watch?
Asked by L.M. from Pittsburgh
on December 31, 2009
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My 2 yr old boy loves Dora and only Dora. I've exposed him to Sesame Street, Yogabagaba, Diego, etc but he shows no interest in any of those. My hubbie thinks we sho...
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- My friend's 2 yo son loves Curious George (though George always gets into trouble, which might not be the "best" message to be sending).
- My son loves Sesame Street. He is even singing some of the songs and playing along much more than when he was younger. We also Watch the Backyardigans & The Wonder p...
- My two year old son watches everything on Noggin/ Nick Jr. and the sprout channel. Dora is a very popular show to all the children . My son enjoys it also compared to...
Spongebob Squarepants...Do You Allow Your Kids to Watch?
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on September 17, 2010
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Okay, I have had the firm rule of NO Spongebob Square pants in my house, but when I tell other parents they look at me like I'm crazy! The few times I have seen this s...
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- My son is scared of Spongebob, and will leave the room if that show is on. I personally found some of the jokes funny... for teenagers, maybe. Actually my sister and...
- I completely agree with you! I think it's an awful show. I hate that they make clothes and toys for babies & toddlers!! The show is rated for age 7 or 9 or so! (Ev...
- My boys watch Spongebob. You may not like the show, but kids love it. Do your kids like to watch the news or CNN? If Spongebob was a bad influence on kids then...
Best Way to Lose Weight
Asked by B.W. from Los Angeles
on July 11, 2009
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I just recently had a baby girl and gained 60 pounds during my pregnancy. But I was wondering what would be the best way to lose weight.
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- walk, pilates, yoga, eat well so you can nurse
- i lost some of the weight by sweeping and mopping around the house. Also, while taking care of my daughter now 15 yrs old. Pregnancy weight 153 lbs ending weight 147 l...
- Hi as a mom I had to go through the same thing. When your doctor gives you the ok you can start on a workout program. Remember as a new mom you are a very busy lady t...
My Child Offended Someone and I'm Not Sure How to Handle It!
Asked by C.O. from San Francisco
on February 13, 2008
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I just recieved an email from my neighbor. The neighbors are young and sadly miscarried their first pregnancy this summer. My 5 year old daughter was very excited w...
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- I think you responded appropriately. Since your neighbors don't have a 5 year old, they don't know that a 5 yo will ask questions/comments as they happen to pop into ...
- Of course you are not over protective - ALWAYS protect your child from such reactive people. Thier grief is no excuse to treat alittle child like that - that's ridiulo...
- I have had a miscarriage so I understand that the hurt lasts awhile after the baby leaves. But I do think your neighbor was harsh and I would guess that it is because ...
What Was Your "Push" Present?
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on January 19, 2011
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I know it's not standard with everyone but it seems to be becoming more popular for the father of the baby to present a "push" present to the mother of the baby for al...
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- I can't believe so many women are repulsed by the term 'push' present. I mean, really? So what if you gave birth by C-section. Maybe it would be less offensive to be c...
- I never got a push present. Didn't know they did those things. Tell her Husband, that www.etsy.com has great "Mommy jewelry." Things like pendants/chains with th...
- i was so sad that i didn't get one. so my husband bought earings in my childs birth stone. the next was also jewelry related : )
Help with Baby Naming Etiquette!
Asked by A.L. from Minneapolis
on April 16, 2008
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I am pregnant with my first child, a boy. DH and I have been trying to come up with names, and it has been very difficult. He is super traditional and likes PRACTICA...
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- Our plan was... if it was to be a boy we were going to use my husband's middle name, which is also his Dad's middle name. if it was a girl we were going to use my ...
- My children are Renata Devin, after my mom's mom and brother. Emma Malin, after my mom's mom's middle name and my middle name. August Theodore, after my mom's dad and...
- As a person with many family names, allow him to use the name he wants if you pick the first name, and when you have a girl or a second boy, use your family name and a...
Changing My Son's Name?
Asked by C.M. from Seattle
on January 26, 2009
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My husband and I divorced shortly before my son was born, so I picked a name for him. Now my son is 7 months and the father and I are trying to fix things, but the ot...
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- I changed my sons last name when my ex and I divorced, mainly because I didn't want my son and I to have different last names (too confusing to the schools). I didn't...
- You need to go to court to do this. It's a legal name change. You can call the Superior Court in your area and ask the clerk what process is required, or contact the...
- This is not really advice, but I wanted to share my sister's experience with you. The father of her baby choose the name, however shortly there after he was no longer...
