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When to Announce Your Pregnancy???
Asked by J.M. from Pittsburgh
on October 18, 2008
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I had a miscarriage in April when I was 14wks pregnant and now I'm finally pregnant again! I just don't know when I should announce this pregnancy to our family and f...
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- Every time I've been pregnant, I am so excited and tell everyone right away! I have 3 children,lost one to miscarriage and I'm currently pregnant with #4 and final ba...
- I had a miscarriage after my first child. When I got pregnant again I was scared also. A lot of people have went through and are going through the same thing. I woul...
- J., You said yourself that you want to wait until after you hear a heartbeat so why not wait till then. Find one good friend or relative to confide in and let them kn...
Movie for a 5 Year Old
Asked by C.G. from Atlanta
on January 20, 2009
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My 5 year old daughter and I both love dogs. I was thinking about taking her to either Marley and Me or Hotel for Dogs. Can anyone say if they're appropriate for a 5...
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- I would take a 5 year old to "Hotel For Dogs" but not "Marley and Me". It's a weeper and although some people say it's "so family friendly", I think older children may...
- Hi, I saw Marley and Me and it's a great movie, but the end is very sad. Not sure if I would take someone that young cause you may be explaining later what happened a...
- Even though Marley and Me is a great movie, it has a very sad ending that will either really upset her or she won't understand. I don't want to ruin it on here for an...
Creative Ways to Announce You're Expecting.
Asked by M.B. from Salt Lake City
on February 4, 2008
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I was wondering if you have any creative ideas on how to tell your husband and family you are expecting.
Thanks!
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- You can get a photo frame that has two photo spaces. In one you can put a cute photo of your son. In the other space you can write something like "coming to a family ...
- Like LeAnn, I made a shirt for my son that said, "Big Brother March 2005" in pink and blue writing. When my husband came home, my son was wearing the shirt and I had h...
- My husband and I just had our first baby last year. I found out we were expecting the Saturday before Valentine's day. It just so happened I already had a special di...
The Princess and the Frog and My 5 Year Old
Asked by J.P. from Lincoln
on January 4, 2010
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I was hoping to take my daughter to see "The Princess and the Frog" for her 5th birthday next week. Has anyone seen it? It seems as if it may be too scary for a 5 year...
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- Awful movie! Went expecting to see a Princess, but she spent most of her time being a frog, instead. Unsatisfying, a waste of time and money. Just not worth the ef...
- I think it depends on the individual child. I'm surprised at all of the negative responses here. The voodoo scene is scary for younger children, but I thought it was...
- Should be fine for a 5 year old. I took my three year old and she wasn't scared but she didn't really get the story line. It was a little mature for her. One of the...
Poll: How Did You Announce the Pregnancy to the Family?
Asked by S.B. from Denver
on March 12, 2008
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I'm a mom of 3 children, so needless to say I've done this before. This one I want to make special because its our last! I'd love to hear all about how you have told...
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- When I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd, my 1st was only about 8 months old. We took a onesie and wrote in marker on the front "I'm going to be..." and on the bac...
- Our daughter was the first grandchild on both sides so we did a "Happy Birthday Grandma" for my mother-in-law..it took her a while to get it! We did something similar...
- With my first, we just told our families right out and we waited until I was 12 weeks (because we'd already had a miscarriage). With my second, I told my family right ...
Seeking Advice on 5 Year Old Daughter Who Is down on Herself
Asked by M.T. from Houston
on July 8, 2008
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I have a 5 year old daughter who will start kindergarten this fall. She just recently started telling me she hates herself. She thinks she's ugly, and she wishes she d...
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- My 3 year old daughter does this too. She gets so down on herself all the time and it just breaks my heart. I have figured out that she is not mirroring TV, she is mir...
- Someone is feeling left out and it's probably related to her new sister. It doesn't mean that she doesn't love her sister and it is normal for a 5 year old to experien...
- M., You are right to be concerned. This is not normal. Get her some help, it maybe just some counseling will help. Make sure she grows up close to Jesus. Bible stud...
6 Year Old Snoring
Asked by S.B. from Tampa
on March 12, 2007
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My 6 year old snores like you wouldnt believe, It gets to the point where she will snort which wakes her up and then she goes back to sleep again, I was wondering if i...
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- Hi S. - snoring is not healthy for anyone, especially for a child that is not breathing well in her sleep due to the snoring - it is called sleep apnea. you should ta...
- My son was almost 7 y/o when they decided to have his tonsils and adnoids removed. Besides the history of strep, he snored bad and had night terrors. Along with that h...
- That would be the first thing I'd look at. My son had his adenoids out at 16 months and the snoring stopped. Also, acid reflux/GERD is a known culprit for snoring. ...
When to Tell Family We're Expecting #3
Asked by L.B. from Phoenix
on November 12, 2007
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This may seem like an easy question however, there are several factors that need to be weighed.
1. My close cousin is finally pregnant and in her 5th month with t...
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- if these close family members have been trying so hard they should know what a blessing a new baby is and should understand. just htink all your kids will grow up to...
- As someone who has had multiple losses and two healthy sons, I say do not hide it too long. I personally would wait through the first trimester (the high risk for misc...
- My feeling on all of this is that you can wait until you are 14 weeks like several people I know have done and tell all of them that you didnt want to tell anyone unti...
5 Year Old Twin Throwing Tantrums and Trying to Be in Control
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on September 18, 2008
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I am looking for the experience and advice of the women of this group. I have 5 year old twin girls and am having an issue with one of them. She has been giving me and...
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- We had something similar...we used a positive reward chart...stickers...when the chart was completed she earned this cheap princess thing I got at Walmart. For your o...
- Hi M., I would recommend checking out Tuesday's Child. www.tuesdayschildchicago.org I saw that you work full-time, but they have a Saturday program (9:30-12), you...
- Try having a picture list with the order that things go in the morning. When they wake up set the timer, when it goes off they start their list. if they stop they go...
How to Announce Baby 2.
Asked by E.S. from Cleveland
on August 7, 2008
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I just recently found out that we are pregnant again. My first baby will just be one at the end of the month. This pregnancy was a HUGE surprise. We worked so hard to ...
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- That's awesome E.! I'd say let your daughter have all focus ON HER at her birthday. Of course this is just an idea-there's no wrong way to celebrate new life. Wai...
- Try hinting by cooking a meal consisting of all "baby" foods ex. baby corn, baby carrots etc.
- When I found out I was pg with #2, I went to the hospital gift shop and bought a t-shirt for my (then 3 y/o) daughter that said I'm the big sister. We visited each se...
