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It's Been 10 Months and I Can't Lose the Baby Weight!
Asked by K.J. from New York
on April 16, 2008
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Hello,
I'm a new member to Mama Source and am looking for suggestions regarding losing the baby weight. I have a 10 month old daughter that I absolutely adore. I went...
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- Hey, check this out, used by The Biggest Loser Star Heather Hansen after she had to quit because of her pregnancy. There is a new weight loss revolution that us SA...
- My daughter just turned three and I am just now starting to lose the baby weight! Like you said, It's hard to find the time to exercise! I have never had a consisten...
- Hi K. J, I had the same problem when I had given birth to my son. It seems we strive very hard to lose the weight right out of the gate and then "life" sets in and it...
Spoiled 4 Month Old?!?!?!
Asked by A.S. from Harrisburg
on April 27, 2007
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My daughter is just over 4 months old and in the past few weeks she has become very posessive. She wants me and me only. She is very used to everyone in our immediat...
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- WOW A. GOOD LUCK, lil one at home and another one on the way. the thing is, it's around 4-6 months when that 'possessiveness starts.' you have to understand that the b...
- I don't think that she is spoiled just because she wants to be held right now. Babies go through different stages. It is important that learn that when she needs you...
- I was told that babies do not understand "manipulation," so there must be a reason she's crying - even if it's because she just prefers you. Try to be understanding an...
My 14 Y/o Is Pregnant.
Asked by K.I. from Indianapolis
on February 5, 2011
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Hi Mamas.
I don't want this to get long but I could use some advice from anyone who's got experience with teen pregnancy.
Please don't comment if it's only to judge ...
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- Kudos to you. The shower will not hurt anything, you're right she doesn't need to have a sad, shameful pregnancy in any way. The only thing you will have to be caref...
- you are doing a great job...Please read it all, i know its long! let me tell you something, your support will make ALL the difference.... I got pregnant before i...
- it;s so sad that you asked for people not to be judgemental and that;s just what they did!!! I have never been in this situation but i like momma L's suggestion. You ...
Not Sure What to Do
Asked by J.J. from Omaha
on August 8, 2007
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I have a son who is 2 and has cystic fibrosis and my stepdaughter. Here is my problem. My husband is out of town during the week for work and only home on weekends. ...
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- Hmm, J., I feel for you, I truly do, because I have been in your shoes. I raised my Step son, he is now 23 but as soon as I met my husband, I got the son for the weeke...
- J. I am sorry for you that must be hard can't you get other family members to help you talk to your husband about what he is doing. like maybe his sister or b...
- That is the life of a mother, some fathers are more involved then others, I can tell you your husband is feeling I go to work all week I amm entitled to a few days off...
So Many "Things"!
Asked by M.A. from Philadelphia
on April 13, 2009
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I have an activity jumper I got from my baby shower for my newborn, there's a walker still on my registry. Do I need a walker for her eventually? What are the pros a...
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- Personally, The walker was a problem. They just get "jammed" on so many things. You have to make sure doors are closed the saeps are blocked. The activity jumpers a...
- I know so many people say walkers are dangerous now a days or will hurt babies developmentally. All I know is my older children (16, 15, and 12) turned out just fine....
- I like having the jumper and the walker. The jumper is great for when they are still pretty young and just building strength in their legs. The walker was a great way ...
Seeking Non-profit That Needs Baby Items
Asked by S. from Chicago
on October 7, 2006
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Hi moms. Anyone know of a non-profit group that will accept a donation of baby items such as a stroller, car seat, etc. Goodwill will not take items like that.
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- Pregnancy Information Center in Aurora will take all of it. They do not resell the items. They give the items to moms in the area the need them. The moms get the it...
- Early Head Start!!!! We desperately need items for our parents. There area 3 locations, Aurora, Elgin and Capentersville. They are part of Two Rivers Head Start Age...
- I'm not sure about the carseat, but Sharing Connections in Downer's Grove will take the stroller. You also could try social service agencies that work with teen moms,...
Help with Night Time
Asked by A.H. from Omaha
on August 16, 2006
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My 2 year old son has been in our bed since he was a baby. My husbands first child and I told him that its a bad thing cuz I did not do it with my others anyways I can...
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- Hi A.! I am a mother of a 2 year old. Ideally, yes, it is easier to start them off young in their own bed. Well, so mcuh for that. This is what I did with Lily, thoguh...
- This might sound corny, but it worked with my now 5-yr. old when he was younger - we gave him one of my nightshirts to sleep with. I would sleep in it the night befor...
- I have to say that I support co-sleeping....In other countries it is totally acceptable. I think it is a shame that we as a society think it to be negative. He obvious...
Experience/Opinions On Walkers?
Asked by N.L. from New York
on July 22, 2008
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My daughter is almost 10 months old and about 2 weeks ago or so, she REALLY figured out how to dart all over the place in her walker. She absolutely loves the freedom...
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- I got an excersaucer at Target that had three legs- one was stationary and two were on wheels. It allowed my daughter to walk in circles but she couldn't actually go ...
- Hi N., We go to a play group with serveral other babies and you can tell which ones were given walkers and which were not. In our group the kids who were put in walke...
- I always used a stationary exerciser for my two children. I would never leave them in it for more than 1/2 hour at at time. Just make sure that your home is baby pro...
Questions Regarding Baby Helmet and Getting 6Mo. Old Adjusted to It
Asked by K.D. from Houston
on February 23, 2009
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My grandaughter had flat spots on the back of her skull due to sleeping on her back. She is 6 mo. now and an orthopedic dr. just fitted her with a helmet to help in r...
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- Hi K., My son just finished with his Starband- he is 16 months old. First let me tell you- she has a huge advantage for getting started so early. We waited until...
- I personally did not have to deal with the helmet but a friend did. Of course, the baby will fight it, but tell your daughter to stand her ground. It won't take all ...
- Hi K., My son wore a helmet from 4-7 months and it was tough for him to adjust. I was super strict about keeping it on 23 hours a day because I knew the more I kept i...
Returning to Work
Asked by B.N. from Chicago
on June 25, 2009
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How do you deal with returning to work full-time?
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- It's all about attitude. If you go in with a bad attitude, it will be really hard to adjust and deal with the situation. If you try to make the best of it, then it wil...
- B., While it's not always ideal, you do what you need to do to take care of your family. Keep a positive attitude and remind yourself that you are working for your...
- My first day back at work, my son came home and had nothing but smiles for us. I knew that I could not stay home, but I feel confident in the daycare he is in. Since m...
