Gender Prediction: Older Child
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9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
Gender Dissapointment
Asked by L.W. from Canton
on April 10, 2010
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I am having my 4th child and just found out I am having a boy. This will be my last child. I am ashamed to say I am very dissapointed. I have 1 girl now and two boys. ...
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- No one can tell you how to grieve or how to cope - instincts are an amazing thing. This is the reason, however, that my husband and I chose not to find out the gend...
- Feel what you feel now, but get over it soon. That little boy will know if you are disappointed with him. He won't understand what he did to disappoint you, but he'l...
- You can never replace a child, whether it is a child u miscarried or a child u delivered and pasted away. Just be thankful for every child u conceive and if u r to h...
Gender Problem??
Asked by L.R. from Las Vegas
on April 3, 2007
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I have a 4 year old daughter who is a bit of a tomboy. She will still let me dress her up and fix her hair. She plays with both boys and girls, but primarily with boys...
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- I have a 4 YO neice who loves to dress up like Superman. And yet her room is a sea of pink (by her choice). She is adorable! So my point is don't worry about it. S...
- One question I have is who she plays with. Does she have a lot of girl friends, or does she spend most of her time with boys. My friends daughter behaves similarly. ...
- 4 years old is still pretty young to be worrying about gender identity. If I recall correctly, kids that age tend to go back and forth a little between male and female...
Older Child Present for Labor/delivery...
Asked by A.G. from Provo
on January 31, 2012
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I really hesitate asking this question...because I know some people have very strong opinions on the matter (mine has actually changed somewhat over the years). Anywa...
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- You have really thought about this alot. You know your daughter best. Ask HER what she would like. I personally feel that we spend way too many years "shielding" our ...
- My neice and nephew came to my son's birth. They LOVED it. Nothing went badly. Someone was there to watch them 100% of the time. I think this is pretty key. My ...
- It's not something I would do, but I don't see anything wrong with it. My kids would be mortified, traumatized, scarred for life! But that's the kind of kids I have....
Allowing 7 Year Old to Join in Birth Experience
Asked by C.P. from Albany
on May 16, 2011
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Hello
I am 35 weeks pregnant and my 7 year old keeps telling me that he wants to be at the hospital to witness the birth of his sister. He has been asking for a few...
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- If he is asking and wanting to be a part of the process, then I don't see a problem with it. But, be absolutely sure that he understand everything that will happen pr...
- At 26 i experienced my friend giving birth and i was traumatized!!!! I think it could be a very overwhelming experience for a 7 yr old. But then again he may be too yo...
- My daughter had a home water birth 6 weeks ago. Her children, ages 10 and 7 were involved. They were fascinated. They were not frightened by their mothers cries and...
8 Year Old Son Does Not Want to Sleep in His Own Bed
Asked by C.G. from Houston
on April 10, 2008
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I have an 8 year old son does not want to sleep in his own bed? For the longest time he has slept with me. When he was just a newborn he had very bad Jaundice and th...
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- We own a HUGE king sized bed - some mornings, at least one of my 3 kiddos are between me and daddy! My girls, 7 & 6 are the worst culprits! You guys have surely de...
- hi connie, wow! you sure have received a lot of advice so far. has any of it worked for you?? i tried the idea of a 'sleep fairy' or maybe you could say a 'sl...
- It is not the worst thing in the world to let your child sleep with you. Before I had children, I was set that my children would NOT sleep with me. I went through the ...
Trying for a Girl!
Asked by D.K. from Wichita
on September 6, 2008
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We have two beautiful boys and are ready to start trying for #3. Obviously I would really like a girl. Are there any "tricks" or methods to improve the chances of ha...
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- Good Luck.I'm on baby #3 myself I PRAYED for a Boy and a Girl to be in my life and now I have 1 of each now on baby 3 I hope it is another girl I'am having alot of th...
- Look online for the "Ancient Chinese Birth Calendar" (it predicts gender according to mom's age at birth or conception, and month of conception). I have figured all o...
- D., I read a book 8+ years ago. I believe it was called something like Determining the Sex of Your Child. Try googling or researching for that. It will tell you al...
Teen Pregnancy
Asked by A.Y. from San Francisco
on September 3, 2008
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Has anyone dealt with teen pregnancy and what did you do? We desperately need help!
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- Hello, I'm sure this is shocking news, but take on thing at a time.... first, do NOT let her get an abortion, there are plenty of people wanting to adopt and a baby i...
- I have not personally dealt with the situation. My advice is to seriously consider adoption to a family desperately wanting a child that can offer both a mother and ...
- I have not dealt with it but I know if I did have to I would be upset for the lack of responsibility that was shown as well as what we have taught as far as waiting fo...
Advice How to Explain My 9 Year Old About the Birds and the Bees
Asked by A.G. from Austin
on June 25, 2008
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My son started asking a few more detail questions about sex and babies. All we ever told him there is a seed in mommies tummies that make the baby. With the sex part ...
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- this is a need to know subject. tell the absulute truth to his questions in terms a nine year old will understand without an infomation overload. Kids these days know ...
- OK it has been a while but let me see what I remember and can share in this situation. You can make it more advanced as you see fit. I hope this was of some use. thes...
- A friend told me about The Body Book. I haven't gotten it yet. I had to have the conversation with my daughter after a girl on our street decided to tell her all about...
Sad over Not Having a Girl
Asked by A.D. from Portland
on May 2, 2008
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I have one boy and just found out that I’m having another. My limit is two kids—I don’t have the stamina or money for more. And I A. bereft that I don’t get to...
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- I'm sure you have realized this by now, but you are not alone in your feelings! I was CONVINCED I was "meant" to have a girl for our second..I had a girl name all pic...
- I kind of know how you feel. I too only wanted girls, but what we want and what God gives us I found out are not always the same. My second child was a boy and I too w...
- I recommend that you check out the forums at http://www.in-gender.com where there are many many mamas who mourn not having their preferred gender. Talking about it in ...
