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Expecting Our First Baby, Need ALL Sorts of Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Diego
on November 4, 2008
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby at the end of January. I just feel at lost for what to expect about anything and everything. We are so exciting about o...
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- Hi K., You have received lots of great advice. I was in your spot as well 4 years ago (High school sweetie and I married and nervous about what to expect). Here thi...
- Take a breastfeeding class through your hospital. It is THE BEST thing you can do for your child. Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by Le Leche League Internationa...
- Congrats! I am a mother of four and can list the things I found of value: 1. Crib - like other's said check Craig's list and Children's Orchard stores for use ones. ...
How Do I Tell My Hubby?
Asked by J.C. from Lincoln
on September 22, 2010
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Okay, I just (like 5 minutes ago) found out that I'm pregnant with baby #6. We've been trying for a few months, so this is a very wonderful discovery! The funny thing...
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- You could always put it in the paper, or gift wrap the positive test with an adorable I love daddy bib, or have him start rearranging the bedroom furniture to create a...
- Maybe you could make a dinner and set the table for 8. Then when he asks why there is an extra plate you tell him. :) I think that would be a fun way.
- It seems you want it to be public and you seem to be active in church so I would think that might be where you want to announce it. If your husband is a man that would...
Frustrated with Living Conditions While Expecting First Child
Asked by M.S. from Missoula
on November 2, 2006
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My Fiance's sister and her boyfriend currently live with us until they move in the spring. We are expecting our first child in February and i am getting frustrated be...
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- now this might not work for every one but when i was expect #3 and i had 3 extra adult living with me and expecting me to do the work i made a cardborad sign hung it a...
- If the fiancee's sister and her boyfriend aren't helping you financially... I would ask a trusted friend if s/he doesn't mind being disliked, to ask them to leave whil...
- First of all, Congrats. My brother and his wife are expecting their first in February as well. I would try and ask to sit down with both of them along with your fia...
Special Way to Tell the Family We Are Having Another Baby
Asked by C.S. from Orlando
on August 31, 2008
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I have 15 year old and 2 1/2 year old daughters. After my last one my husband and I agreed we wanted to try for a boy but financially decided we could do it. We told...
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- I went through infertility issues too, while my SIL got pregnant at 17, not married. Got pregnant again to a different man without being married. it was hard to deal w...
- Your daughter is probably afraid that another baby will only make her a permanent baby sitter. She's a teenager and will start asking for more independence. As for you...
- Hi C., First of all, congratulations! Being in your sister-in-law's shoes myself, it won't be easy hearing the news. So I would mentally prepare myself for that. Bu...
Expecting Too Much of a 4 Yr Old??
Asked by R.H. from Dallas
on June 28, 2010
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My 4 yr old HATES to help with picking up his own mess. I know he made the mess but any time I try and get him to put away or clean up his mess, he all of a sudden doe...
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- At age 4, he knows he's got you (thus far) by the short hairs! From now on, he only gets one toy (or one color book and colors)...If he opts to play with something el...
- My daughter has had a "chore" since 2. Her chores are the same amount as her age. So she is 6 now and has 6 chores. When she was four her chores were: 1. Make sure...
- With my older kids when I picked up the toys I kept them. Now I am less patient and I tell my youngest son, "You don't pick up the toys, you don't eat!" I sometimes ...
Good Gift for Mom Expecting Number 2!
Asked by T.B. from Cleveland
on February 20, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
My sister in law is expecting her second (another girl) in a couple months. My husband and I wanted to get the new baby something, but cant decide what. Sh...
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- Oh my gosh, I've never heard of "sprinkle" but what a GREAT idea! I didn't really need much, either, and I had a girl after a boy, so the pink clothes were much a...
- I make these "taggie" blankets that my kids love. They are the fleece square blankets with ribbons around the outside for the babies to hold on to. Something unique ...
- For second (or third, or fourth) baby gifts I usually try to wait until the birth and get something personalized, like a frame or rattle or even a onesie with the baby...
How to Announce My Pregnancy..
Asked by K.L. from Spokane
on October 19, 2007
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I have 2 little ones right now. I just found out I am pregnant and I'm wondering how to tell my mom about it. She thinks I am crazy for wanting another one, and says I...
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- I think they will take it better than you expect. When a baby is still an idea, it's easier to frown on it as your Mother might, but when it's a real baby, I think she...
- just to share my story My mom kept telling me not to have another child that it was to soon or that it is going to change my life and be too hard on me well now I am p...
- Hi K.. Be straight forward and honest..Call your mom and say MOM guess what? I AM SOO excited!! Then just take a deep breathe and spit it out. After you can tell her...
Announcing a Pregnancy
Asked by A.J. from Fresno
on August 29, 2010
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Hello my fellow mommies! This should be fun! I'm looking for ideas to announce my second pregnancy. I want to do something for my husband. We've been trying for a whil...
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- Baby balloons at work would be great if you want a scene, also there are really such things as "singing tellegrams" (or impersonations actors, I sent Marilyn Monroe t...
- put baby booties in his sock drawer. hang a onesie t-shirt next to his shirts or t-shirt drawer. baby food jar in his lunch, briefcase or fridge.
- Hi A., I think that since your husband likes big scenes that you could take him to his favorite resturant and instead of having the waiters sing a happy birthday song...
Creative Ways to Tell My Family I"m Pregnant
Asked by A.B. from Reading
on April 30, 2009
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Hi Mommies, I'm looking for creative and cute ways to tell our families that we are expecting our second child. The first time around I gave out "congratulations on yo...
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- We did the Big Bro shirt too, however I also wore a shirt, and mine said 'due in August', we both had sweatshirts over our new shirts and then we told Daddy we had mad...
- Hi A. Congratulations on your new baby! I like the idea that others have had with the big sister t-shirt on your little girl. When my niece and nephew were e...
- How about... Hey how's ur day? In the mood for some baby shopping? lol, just a thought, it's early in the morning still.
Unplanned Pregnancy - How to Tell Husband
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on May 29, 2008
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I have two sons (2 1/2 years and 14 months), which is wonderful but also a lot of work as my husband and I both work full time. I think I may be pregnant again. I'm ...
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- once ya have 2 the noise level is the same for 12... I have 5 of my own, 10 adopted and 3 step children... and honey u diden't get pregnant by yourself... he was part ...
- Take the test first! You may be getting all worked up for nothing. But if you are going to have another baby please hear this, "Honey, you did not get pregnant by your...
- You will love having three! We had two girls already when we discovered we were pregnant again by surprise. Hubby and I were really upset and scared at first, but our ...
