Telling Friends
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Seeking Creative Ideas to Tell Parents We're Having a Baby Boy
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on December 23, 2008
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Hi Ladies, my creative juices just aren't flowing right now. I'm in need of a creative, yet simple and not too expensive, way to tell my in-laws and my parents on Chr...
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- It was simple, but last Thanksgiving when we found out we were expecting, we got everyone together for a group picture (my husband was holding the camera) so everyone ...
- At 7 months, my doctor slipped and told me we were having a girl. My husband didn't know, so I bought a baby girl bathing suit and let him open it. J.
- We told my parents we were pregnant by signing the card we gave them (mom was in hospital recovering from a seizure from the medications she was on during Chemo becaus...
Tell MY DH or Not??
Asked by N.L. from Los Angeles
on December 20, 2010
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My DH is mad that I will not tell him why I took my 13 DD (his step-daughter) to the Dr. All I told him was that it was a “female problem” and that there was nothi...
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- This is a tough one, but if your daughter asked for confidentiality, then that is what you should do. Your husband should respect the situation enough to understand. ...
- Tell him you understand his frustration and that he feels left out. However, this is part of your DD's life that he is not a part of and is very private to her. Let hi...
- I'm assuming that because he is your husband, he is in all rights a "dad" to her. If this is the case, and he wants to know, I think he should know. Yes, you promise...
Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from York
on October 29, 2010
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my medical records say i am 30 weeks pregnant but when i went today to see the doctor he told me i was olny 28 weeks pregnant. when i asked him about it he said i los...
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- I had to laugh. I am sorry, but I have never heard of such a thing. That's what happens when they follow the book and the chart without thinking. Your baby will det...
- maybe you just "measured" 28 weeks. I measured a couple weeks behind all throughout my last pregnancy. but that wasn't very nice for him to have said that to you. F...
- The official number of weeks that doctors use is the number of weeks since your last monthly period (they abbreviate it LMP) not since conception. If you can remember...
When Do You Tell Your Child
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on June 22, 2009
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I'm 5 weeks and 4 days pregnant. My six year old has been asking for a sibiling for months now. Not that she understands what that actually means.
When do we tell...
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- Hi K.: You received an excellent response from SH. I think it wise to wait until after the crucial weeks.After that,I think sharing your experiences of your pregnancy...
- She is 6? Why wouldn't she understand? I have a 6yo and shoot, maybe she knows more than she should about this topic - LOL! You do what you want but if it were me, ...
- i think it would be ok to tell her when your past the misscaraige months. if you want to enclude her to your drs visits thats ok she can hear the babies heart beat :) ...
What to Tell People!
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on October 26, 2006
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I am a little frustrated! I had complications during my labor and almost died. People keeping asking me when I am having another one. I don't know if I ever will or if...
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- I only have one and am a young mom. People have asked me countless times when im going to have another. I just say: "I am not thinking about it right now." If they kee...
- My answer isn't going to be as nice as the other moms, because I'm right there with you, only on the other end. I'm planning on having a large family, and everyone's t...
- People ask me that question and I already have two great kids! It's gotten to the point where I just say "As soon as Andy can get pregnant we'll try for number 3!"
7 Year Old Daughter Is Having a Rough Time with Her Friends !!!
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on June 25, 2008
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My daughter is a typical 7 year old ~ loves Hannah Montanna, High School Muscial, playing outside... etc. She is very outgoing and very strong willed. She makes frien...
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- I would focus on teaching your daughter how to handle the situation. Explain to her that she cannot be all things. While she may not be the fastest , she is sure to ...
- We may need to meet- I also have a a 2 and 7 year old- both girls and Im in Crowley. My 7 yo is very passive and tends to let others push her around. (Which I absolu...
- I would do what one of the other moms said and try to teach her how to handle the situation and stand up for herself. She would be better off in the long run. My son...
Pregnancy
Asked by J.E. from Rochester
on April 23, 2010
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Hello im 18 years old. I have been producing breast milk for one month in both breasts. And i took a pregnancy test a month ago and it came back negative. For the past...
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- Doesn't sound like breast milk sounds like nipple discharge. I never took the pill but I would say get a second opinion especially if she is not calling you back telli...
- could be normal you have got to get to a dr
- Get a second opinion from another doctor and make sure they do bloodwork beyond just a pregnancy test. It sounds like something is out of whack with your hormones. M...
How to Tell 12 Year Old That We're Expecting
Asked by B.M. from Fort Wayne
on June 24, 2009
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My husband and I each have a 12-year-old daughter from previous marriages. Now thanks to the marvel of modern medicine we are expecting our first child together. My ...
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- Congratulations! We went through something similar.. I had a 14yr old stepson. He is now 15.5yrs old. My husband has primary custody so they are very close and he s...
- I would tell the girls at the same time to prevent one of them from spiling the beans before you get the chance. Please convey a sense that you are excited to be havi...
- Be honest and open about it. THe longer you keep it from her the more issuse she will have with it. Keep her involved as much as possible. I let my children go see t...
How to Tell My Parents Again??
Asked by A.H. from Cleveland
on September 17, 2007
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hi everyone! this weekend i took a pregnancy test and it came out positive. my daughter is 17 months old and im not sure how well im going to be able to handle this. i...
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- I think the others gave some good advice, but I just wanted to add that it's totally ok for the 2 kids to share a room for the first few years, until they start notici...
- I totally agree with Jackie... See a Dr. first to confirm the pregnancy, move your wedding date if needbe, and try to only worry about the "known's" right now. I'm sur...
- I don't know how to tell your parents but I noticed our daughters are so close in age.My name is D. and my daughter is Gaby born April 21, 2006. I had her at lakewood ...
Should I Take It Personal? Friends Back at Work. Im a Sahm.
Asked by E.P. from Los Angeles
on January 22, 2011
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I have a 4 and 2 year old. My friends both have 1 child. One went to work right away, the other stayed at home for a little over a year and just recently went back to ...
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- Try not to take it personal. It probably didn't seem like a complement at the time, but in a way they were complimenting you. Saying they couldn't do it would admit de...
- Dont take it personal. We are all different and handle situations differently. I am a working mom and I get the same from SAHMs. I could not do one or the other FULLY....
- Not everyone is meant to stay at home, but for those of us that can do it we find that it's a full time (or two or three some days) job that has many rewards. You get...
