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New to the Area and Am Expecting My First Baby.
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on November 3, 2006
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Hello..
My name is D. and I am new to Mckinney. I am 19, and just moved here from California. I just got married to my husband Vince, 21. I know we are very young, ...
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- Hi D., I belong to a walking group that walks in Plano, Allen, and Mckinney. The website is: http://www.seemommyrun.com/tx and our group is Moms on the Move. It is...
- Hi, D., welcome to the area! My name is M. and, eventhough I'm not old enough to be your mom, and maybe a little too old to be your "friend", I feel like I want to ...
- D., I would suggest going to meetup.com and joining some of the moms groups. There are several groups in your area to choose from. In fact, I belong to several o...
Need Unique or Special Way to Tell Parents/in-laws That We're Pregnant with #2
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on May 28, 2008
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Could you please suggest some unique or special way to tell my parents and my brother that we're expecting our 2nd child. They're coming over for dinner this weekend ...
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- Give them a bib that says, "world's greatest grandparents". I also like the other ideas on here.
- You can personalize the t shirt so it's a little more obvious. such as "soon to be big brother".... and on the back "ETA-12/08" they are 9.99 here: w...
- AT Walgreens and Target you can make a story book out of pictures from a digital camera. You can start the book off with pictures of the first pregnancy and baby. If...
Friends Having Marital Problems and They Just Found Out They Are Pregnant
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on November 12, 2011
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My husband and I just found out that some very close friends are expecting twins. They are in total shock because this pregnancy was unplanned and unexpected. They a...
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- When we got pregnant with my son (my 3rd, his 1st), we went to couples counseling BEFORE baby was born, to make sure we were on the same page and to get ourselves 'bet...
- I think she should still go, to better rebuild her personal foundation so that when they come (with the challenges thereof), she will be in a better place. The presenc...
- She needs to go back to counseling. It doesnt matter that she is pregnant. Why cant she work on her marriage while she is pregnant? She isn't being fair to him. T...
Seeking Advice "How to Encourage a Child Who Is Shy to Have Friends Over"
Asked by K.S. from Boston
on February 17, 2008
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Hi everyone,
I am looking for suggestins on how to convince my very caring and sensitive, almost 11 year old boy to have friends come over on the weekend or after...
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- We just moved and my son is kind of shy with his new class mates. I encouraged him to invite kids by phone or at school, but he wouldn't do it because he is too shy. I...
- If he wants to be with you all the time try including a friend from school and an activity with you. Maybe he will feel more confident if your around. Trip to the mo...
- Hi Kim: You might try to have him invite school friends over to study, or work on group projects..this way, it keeps him with doing something he seems to be more co...
Good Books on Pregnancy - Suggestions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am on the lookout for some good reading material on pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy, and I am not convinced that What To Expect... is the end-all...
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- K., I have read many and my favorite is Your Pregnancy Week by Week. It shows how your body changes every week, answers all your question, has an easy to read format...
- I liked the Baby Book by Dr Sears. I used that with What to Expected and thought it gave me a good balance of thoughts.
- http://www.amazon.com/What-Doctor-About-Childrens-Vaccinations/dp/0446677078 This is something you have to prepare your self for, I wish someone had offered this in...
How to Tell the "New Grandparents" the Good News!!
Asked by S.C. from Williamsport
on April 5, 2008
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My husband and I are trying for our first child. I want a memorable way to tell our families the good news when it happens. If anyone has a memorable way they told th...
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- My SIL had a pretty sign printed up that said We're Pregnant. They held the sign up and posed for a beautiful black and white picture of them kissing and them smiling...
- Hi S., When we got pregnant with our first child, we waited until around 12 weeks to tell anyone, the way we did it was fun, but didn't go exactly as I planned! We to...
- Both of our moms collect angel figurines. We found two different angel figurines holding babies, wrapped them up, and gave them to our moms. When they wondered why t...
How to Tell Sister I'm Pregnant with 3Rd When She Can't Get Pregnant
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on November 13, 2010
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I found out this week that I'm pregnant with my third baby. My husband and I weren't sure that we wanted any more kids, but we're ready for this one! This is way more ...
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- It may be hard for her, but she is your sister and she will be nothing but happy for you. I promise. Just tell her. If for some reason she is still trying in a few yea...
- I am glad you told her and glad it went well. My sister had 4 kids. During that time I struggled to remain pregnant. I had 1 living child and lost 3, with very diff...
- Congratulations. Wow just be up front and honest and dont let your conversation be all about u expecting.
Managing Weight Durning Pregnancy
Asked by T.C. from Atlanta
on July 2, 2008
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This is my first pregnancy, and I'm only 5 wks, however, I already weigh 175 and don't want to blow up as I get further along. Does anyone have any suggestions as to ...
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- Congratulations!I am now 35 weeks along and was the same weight as you starting out. This is my 3rd baby. I am now 218. It seems like every pregnancy is so differant. ...
- I started at 171 pounds for this pregnancy, my 3rd. I am 5'7" tall. I am now 30 weeks and and up 14 pounds. My goal for the pregnancy is about 20 pounds, but if I make...
- Hi T., First I want to say Congratulations! Second - I really think that all you can do is continue your walking for as long as you can, and just eat really health...
Pregnant and Friends Are Jealous So Scared to Share the News
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on May 21, 2007
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Call me neurotic or whatever but I have a situation that I'm hoping one or many of you mamas may have experience with. I am pregnant with my second and we miscarried ...
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- The first time I got pregnant, the pregnancy failed to progress around 7 weeks as we never found the heartbeat. Unbeknownst to me, one of my co-workers and good frien...
- Hi N., I am a mom (through fertility) who knows first hand how it feels to have your friends be pregnant all around me & not be able to be pregnant myself. Regardl...
- Sorry to say, looks like these people are not real friends if they get "jealous." That is so high-school! True friends do not judge, put each other down, or make each ...
Am I Crazy? or Maybe Just Expecting Too Much?
Asked by K.F. from Syracuse
on January 7, 2011
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Ok first a little background information - my boyfriend and I have been together roughly 19 months and we have a 9 month old little boy. For those you doing the math, ...
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- Pressuring him into a marriage he's not ready for is asking for a divorce, so you end up in the same (well worse) situation than you're in now. If he's not ready to ge...
- I don't think anyone should assume a marriage will occur when an accidental pregnancy occurs in a short term relationship. Many couples who have been together for a y...
- The truth of the matter is, you don't want to marry someone who doesn't want to get married. Especially when they know you want to, and are attacking your reasons. T...
