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How to Care for Toddler While Baby Nurses

I have a 26-month-old daughter and a 1-month-old son. My daughter was initially very excited about the baby, happy, and cooperative. However, I think the "honeymoon" is over. Over the past few days she has gotten increasingly whiny, clingy, and oppositional. She is having an especially hard time entertaining herself while I nurse the baby. I can't blame her - she's still so young! I am feeling really guilty because as her behavior grows more challenging I grow less patient. I have had issues with PPD in the past and until the past...

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9 Months Pregnant with Preschooler to Occupy

I am almost 36 weeks pregnant and am having some signs of early labor. My doctor has stopped short of putting me on bed rest, but advised me to rest as much as possible. However, I have a very active and energetic 3 year old at home, and am having a hard time not being able to keep up with her. SHe is in preschool three mornings a week, and we have a terrific babysitter who spends 15-20 hours with her per week - but my husband works a lot and there a still a lot of hours where I am left on my own with her. I've resorted to more television...