Going Back to Work
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Need Opinions on a Good Breastpump for Going Back to Work.
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on February 12, 2007
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Hi... I will be going back to work on April 1 and would like to start pumping now so I can have a small supply and then I will continue pumping probably three times wh...
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- Just a note-I'm not sure which model I got, but I bought a Medela pump that was a bit too basic and I could kick myself! When you are a new mom and need to set aside ...
- Hi K., I have the Medela PIS Advanced, and love it. I also got it for a geatly reduced price online in January - $228.00. www.lactationcare.com. It arrived 3-day...
- I rented a pump from our pediatrician's office for $1/day and it was the hospital grade pump and worked awesome. You really want to find one that works quickly - I k...
Is This the Right Time to Go Back to Work (Part Time)
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 21, 2009
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i quit my job when my second child was born.. He is now 20 months old. I was just down having lunchwith and visiting my buddies from work. The boss called me in the ...
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- I went back to work 2 mornings/week once my son turned a year old. I find it SO rewarding to be able to work in my field and interact with other adults and children a ...
- I'd say with any other job market or economy just hold out and not go back to work, but in my opinion you just don't know what might happen. It might be that your husb...
- L. I say go for it, at 20mths old you have spent some serious quality time with the youngest and it is time for the 20 month old to maybe be with other kids a couple d...
Holding Him Back?
Asked by S.W. from Detroit
on April 4, 2008
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ladies,
i am the proud mother of a highly gifted child who attends a private school designed to meet his cluster of intellectual abilities and social/emotional chal...
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- We sent our son to school early (he's also an August birthday). He does fine academically, in second grade reads at a 4th-5th grade level and does fine in math. Howe...
- If you plan to keep him in a school that will address his emotional needs, I wouldn't be concerned at all. Not at that age. It seems to be a critical developmental yea...
- I hope this helps you. I was a child in your son's similar situation, although my parents sent me to public school. My birthday is in July. I repeated Kindrgarten b...
Back Is Best But....
Asked by J.S. from Sacramento
on June 30, 2008
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My 6 month old has decided that he doesn't like to sleep anymore. We went from sleeping through the night at 4 months to waking up once a night around 3am to now waki...
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- J., if you want to allay your fears of tummy sleeping invest in an organic crib mattress. Some of the research out there points to SIDS being connected with a baby's...
- I am a first time mom as well and my son at 3 months was sleeping at lest 7 - 9 hours at night. then it changed. I think this is somewhat normal. also most moms s...
- Jaime, Both of my girls have had blankets and stuffed animals in their cribs since birth with no problems. Let your little man sleep on his tummy if that's where he ...
Need Snack Ideas for When I Go Back to Work with Morning Sickness
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on August 19, 2009
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Hello! I am 7.5 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing morning (actually all day) sickness for nearly two weeks. I have been OK up to this point because I can bring...
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- The things that worked for me were baby carrots, grapes and mandarin oranges.
- I was horribly sick with my daughter all day, every day, until month 5 - so I can relate. I started carrying around Saltine crackers with me at all times. My favori...
- Ginger Snap Cookies bought at the dollar store and saltine crackers we're my best friend for awhile. A little about me: 1st time mom almost 7 months along.
Should I Take It Personal? Friends Back at Work. Im a Sahm.
Asked by E.P. from Los Angeles
on January 22, 2011
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I have a 4 and 2 year old. My friends both have 1 child. One went to work right away, the other stayed at home for a little over a year and just recently went back to ...
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- Try not to take it personal. It probably didn't seem like a complement at the time, but in a way they were complimenting you. Saying they couldn't do it would admit de...
- Dont take it personal. We are all different and handle situations differently. I am a working mom and I get the same from SAHMs. I could not do one or the other FULLY....
- Not everyone is meant to stay at home, but for those of us that can do it we find that it's a full time (or two or three some days) job that has many rewards. You get...
Going Back to Work Need Advice on Breast Pump.
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on April 30, 2009
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Hello ladies, I am going back to work after 8 months of being at home with my boy. He was exclusively breastfed and I am planning on keep on doing it as long as I ca...
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- I am a working mother of two who is currently pumping and I highly recommend the Medala breast pump. It really works teh best. I know that they are ex[ensive, but yo...
- Congratulations on your determination to continue breastfeeding! It's unfortunate that many moms choose not to once they go back to work. An excellent pump brand i...
- No matter what you get they suck batteries! I pumped until my son was 9 months. I found the car plug and pumped in my car. My mileage sucked and I went through a lot o...
How to Get over My Fear of Leaving My Daughter to Go Back to Work
Asked by M.. from Cleveland
on August 10, 2010
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Hi moms,
I am feeling very anxious, and hoping some of you ladies could give me some advice. I have a 24 month old daughter. I became a SAHM when she was 5 months...
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- i don't know how to fix it. but i can tell you that your fears are affecting your daughter. for HER sake, work on overcoming them so that she can go forward into her l...
- It's really not easy. The first day might be really hard. Hopefully you'll come home to find her really happy and excited to see you. When I see my kids right after...
- No one watches a child the way a mom does but that's OK. Different does not equal wrong. Let her enjoy this new relationship with her Grandpa. paps totally ROCK! H...
Stay at Home Mom Going Back to Work Seeking Childcare
Asked by L.Q. from Dallas
on September 14, 2006
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I am probably going back to work :( and I would like my son to go to either a daycare or in-home child care near my home. Problem I am having is the few I would actua...
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- Hi L., I don't know the area where you live, but I have an opening for a 10 month old if you work on the way to Allen. Lonie. Check out my website: http://yjingr...
- Hi L., If by chance you are working anywhere south of LBJ, there is a small daycare in the Lakewood area that is great. It is called Little Thinkers Day School. I...
- L., I live at Frankford/Tollway and I have an openinig at my home childcare. I am waiting for my state permit to become registered in the mail by the end of this mont...
Open Own Business VS. Going Back to Work for Corporate - What's Your Experience?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on November 12, 2010
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Hello,
I'm looking for advice and opinions from experience about opening your own business or working for corporate. Here is my situation: I'm debating between openin...
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- I love the question because I have often pondered it myself...I am a corporate woman (only 28) and the breadwinner of our household. I often find myself wondering "wha...
- Open the Daycare! At least while your kids are younger. If at some point it is not what you want anymore than you can sell it and do something else.
- Hi K., the lady who watched my daughter in her Home Daycare opened a daycare at her church. She had to go through several inspections and all work done had to be lice...
