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Need ID to Fly with a Baby?
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on November 16, 2010
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I have already called the airline, and they say "check with TSA". TSA says "check with your airline". I am imagining a hideous scenario in the airport trying to get...
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- I've flown numerous times with my 2 children since my son (he's 3 now, my daughter's 7 mos. and on her 3rd flight already) was 5 mos old and every single time, I was a...
- No ID needed for a 6 month old. They are pretty lax on milk. Are you bringing breastmilk with you, or nursing? Nursing might be easier on you, if you are using brea...
- I think the other posters below have mostly agreed that you should not need ID, except for passport on international flights. We have flown many times with our now 3 ...
Question About Baby Gear
Asked by J.H. from Austin
on February 10, 2008
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My husband and I are about to head to China to adopt our daughter. She is 22 months old, but small, the size of a year-old baby. We're trying to figure out what kind ...
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- My husband and I have found a great sling its my parents of invention. Its light weight and very easy to use. Plus the baby really enjoys it and it can hold up to 35lb...
- Actually I would most recommend the Ergo baby carrier, it is a backpack style that can be worn on front, hip and back and will best distribute the weight and give you ...
- Hi J., Congratulations! How exciting for you, I wish you the best. Have you looked into any other types of slings? I saw one at Whole Foods that looked nice, alt...
Will I Be Able to Still Get Pregnant with Endometriosis?
Asked by T.F. from Eugene
on May 7, 2010
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I went to the Obgyn yesterday to figure out what is going on. I have been having pain on my right side for about two years now. It's a tearing, stinging, very sore p...
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- THey have to go in to see what's really going on and how much 'damage' has been caused so far. Yes, endometriosis causes infertility. I was 28 when i got diagnosed wit...
- I have six children. I was diagnosed after the third. I had surgery to clean it out 13 years ago and the pain has been very manageable since. I tried several things...
- Hello, my name is L. and I have endometriosis the really painful kind. I now have a 2 1/2 year old little boy. There are lots of things i did to get out of pain and ...
Chick-fil-a Controversy... What Other Companies?
Asked by J.M. from Chattanooga
on August 2, 2012
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The post yesterday got a lot of mixed answers... several mothers pointed out that several companies also have controversial stances, yet aren't boycotted.
Of course...
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- This is probably going to put me on the bad list but I have never researched companies to the extent that I've seen others on this board do. I have never had the time...
- Hi! Walmart for oh so many reasons. For women---they discriminate against women in management. For those screaming about illegal aliens---they hire them. For pro-busi...
- Frankly , I shop where I need to for what I need. I don't care what a company's moral, religious beliefs are. If they have products that I like , at a price that I l...
Trouble Getting Pregnant 2Nd Time
Asked by L. from Chicago
on November 8, 2006
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Hi!
My baby is 10 months old and we're ready to try and get pregnant again. The problem is that the first few months after I had him my periods were very regular. T...
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- L., you don't say wheather yu are breastfeeding, but if you are this will keep you infrtile longer (mother nature's way of telling you it's not time yet). On averag...
- L., I suggest you get a copy of the book - What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life From Thirty to Fifty. Dr. John ...
- I have no advice, I just want to tell you that I feel your pain. We have a daughter turning 2 in february and I had hoped to be pregnant now too. I wish you luck!
How to Respond to Rude Question
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on October 24, 2009
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Hello,
My twins just turned one year old, and they are still breastfeeding twice a day. We are currently in the weaning process, but they are not ready to give up ...
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- How long you choose to breastfeed your children is entirely your own family business, and your decision! I nursed my twins until they were more than two years old (At...
- M., I so know how you feel. My son is 26 months old and still nurses at least once a day. I'm lucky that he only does it during nap times/ sleep times, so it's not ...
- I'm stumped on why people would ask you that. Personally, my goal for each of my children was to at least get to a year for breastfeeding - I didn't reach it, for vari...
Husband Refuses to Consider a Second Baby
Asked by J.R. from Houston
on July 20, 2008
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I'm in my early 30s and had my first baby with my long-time husband a year-and-a-half ago. It's been a completely fantastic experiecne. I didn't expect to want another...
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- I am so sorry that he dosent want the same as you. Its hard. Try to put your self in his shoes what if he wanted another and you really didnt. Thats a pretty big one h...
- Please just remember everything happens for a reason and please do not make this decision on your own and go behind his back to get pregnant the tricky way. If it is m...
- Oh girl....I KNOW how you feel....I was in the same boat for a LONG while and my husband finally came around....it took about 2 years. I had to lay off and pray that I...
Getting Pregnant
Asked by S.C. from New York
on August 15, 2006
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I am 41 years old with 2 kids and I want to get pregnant again ! but sometimes I want to and sometimes I don't want to get pregnant because of my age. My 2 kids are ve...
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- Are you nuts??? Enjoy the kids you have and stop putting pressure on your self to have another! You are having trouble conceiving because you're really too old (sorr...
- Hi S., I would like to respond to this question..but in a much more personal email. If you can send me your email address that would be great. Mine is ____@____.com...
- Hi Sylvia, when I read your letter, It felt like I could have written it. I'll be 39 in January. I have a 15 year old daughter who went to live with her dad last Octo...
Talking to Children About Race
Asked by B.M. from Chicago
on June 14, 2007
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I have a 3 1/2 year old who is contantly asking questions (its the age, I know). I am caucasian and my husband is african american. We knew that we would need to tal...
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- Hi B., I had a similar situation occur with my oldest. I am white and grew up in an area predominantly african american. Needless to say, I have alot of friends who ar...
- I have a 3-year-old daughter by international adoption and a couple of our favorites are The Skin You Live In, by Michael Tyler All the Colors of the Earth, by ...
- My friend is a dark skinned African American woman and her husband is a very pale white caucasion. Their two daughters are somewhere in between. Whenever kids bring it...
Diversity and Teaching Tolerance to Our Kids
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on December 10, 2010
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How many of you are TRULY committed to the idea of living in a diverse society, where you do not feel threatened or offended when others have different world views tha...
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- This is a HUGE topic in our house...always. So to answer your questions: Yes Yes Yes No My most used explanation: " 'Different' is not 'better' or 'worse' All pe...
- Hi K. Great question. I see every human as diverse. You are all individuals,no two the same. So I see this diversity,connect with some don't connect with others. ...
- We had to talk a lot about what it means to respect people who may not be exactly like you when Prop 8 came along in California. We just explained to our oldest that s...
