Telling Partner: Puppets
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LONG Road Trip with 15 Month Old
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on August 17, 2010
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This is the official first long family road trip. We're driving from WA to TX. We can't fly because I'll be too far along in my pregnancy to fly back :( I need good su...
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- We take our 2 year old son on a four hr trip every other weekend in the summer. I'm sure your trip will be much longer but I have a bag full of toys that I bring. Th...
- Here are some tips for long road trips. http://www.bigbluetrunk.com/ourcorner/689
- If you have a portable DVD player and then tape all his favourite programs. He'll think he is sitting right at home while travelling.... Wouldn't be without mine
Should I Have an Amniocentesis??
Asked by I.M. from Los Angeles
on December 15, 2009
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I am 37 years old and just went through my 2nd trimester screening. Although my numbers came back "negative" and I tested out 1 in 400 for my chance of Down Syndrome, ...
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- Hi I., I can see why you would be struggling with this decision. When a doctor tells us that we should do something, we would tend to trust that recommendation! Howe...
- I had 2 amnios. My second child came back 1 in 200, went to UCSD med school, they were awesome, did an indepth ultrasound, measured bones in arms and legs and head. S...
- I would only do it if the results would change your future. If you are planning to love the baby regardless of whether or not it has Downs then it really doesn't matt...
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 ...
Advice on Preterm Labor
Asked by H.G. from Kansas City
on January 16, 2009
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I am not quite 34 weeks pregnant and was put on strict bedrest this afternoon after the Dr. discovered that I have dilated to a 3 and am 50% effaced. As long as I'm l...
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- I was actually not due till the end of March. I was a full time worker and mother of a very active 4 year old, when I was put on bedrest at the end of January. I'd be...
- I echo all the other moms' responses. Your womb is the safest place for that baby. Every day you stay pregnant is an accomplishment. Just think of it this way: your...
- Hi, H.. Yes, please listen to your doctor. I know that it is really hard when you have a little one running around. Is there anyone that can come in and help yo...
Parenting Question for Those with Children Who Are Close in Age
Asked by S.S. from Port St. Lucie
on December 18, 2011
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Let me set the stage for you: I am a mother of 3 toddlers. The oldest is 3 and a half, next almost 3, and the youngest is 2.
They are a handful. I was so lucky and so...
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- HA HA HA!!!! This is sooooooo how it is. First of all, my three are a little older, 5 1/2, 3 1/2 and 2 1/2. So I was right here with you when they were all about a y...
- Ugh I cannot imagine how hard this is on YOU. I have a almost 4 yrl old and an almost 2 yr old and I think I have it hard. I am waiting for them to get a bit older whe...
- Oh honey you're doing great! My mom had 5 kids in 6 years and the chaos was never ending. I'm sure it was tough for her, but it was great for us! It will get easier as...
Feeling like an Inadequate SAHM.
Asked by L.K. from Grand Rapids
on February 8, 2008
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Lately, I have been having some hard days where I feel like I am not being the mom that I should be. I don't feel like I am interacting enough with the children. I s...
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- I have felt the same many times. I think it more of the winter blues! Get out to the library, a playgroup etc. You need to get out & do activities. You are the best te...
- L., I totally relate to what you are going through. Many years ago, I stayed at home with a couple of children. I loved it but I never could keep a spotless house,...
- I am in the same position as you are. I work nights 3 - 12 hour shifts a week and am home most of the time during the day. I have gotten that feeling lately as well....
How to Care for Very Active Toddler When Ill?
Asked by T.S. from St. Cloud
on February 14, 2008
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Due to a severe chronic illness, I struggle taking care of all my 3 year old daughter's daily needs. My husband works 12-14 hour days so during this time, it all fall...
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- Are there any preschools your daughter could attend? Many of these are available for situations like yours. In this way, she would be getting activities which would ...
- Is it possible for you to get child care assistance from the county? A neighbor that could watch you child and in exchange your husband could do some handy work aroun...
- Wow, mama, you are in a very tough situation. Looking into any kind of assistance you can get would be a great idea. Also, I know you said you already rely on others...
