Telling Partner: Simplicity
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Cute Ways to Tell the Co-workers
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on October 28, 2008
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I work in a small school and want a fun way to share that I am pregnant with my first child. What are some ways that you have told co-workers or ways that you have fo...
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- A friend of mine had purchased a T-shirt that read "Baby Andrews" with an arrow pointing to my belly. We had a potluck at work along with casual day so I was able to ...
- Depending on what age you work with and if you want the students to know. You could have a couple of students from other classrooms walk in and loudly talk about you ...
- I brought a baby names book in and non-chalantly asked what they thought about a couple of random names. M.
Why Always TWO Children? What's Wrong with Just One???
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on March 19, 2011
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I'm a first time mom at age 44. I never thought I'd have children b/c of my age and then....Mr. Wonderful showed up! My little man is now 14 months old. I can't tel...
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- Hi, I am sorry you have gotten the questions like that. Unfortunately, I think some people feel that they have the right to something to say about how many children...
- My son is an only. And for medical reasons wasn't really offered the opportunity to go for number 2. I probably would have had 2 so he'd have a live-in friend. Alth...
- I agree with the first part of the question, "WHY 2?" but for a different reason...like a PP. Seems like the general consensus is that you have 2 kids, one boy, one g...
Getting Depressed . . . .Update :)
Asked by C.R. from Atlanta
on March 21, 2008
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I have the sweetest, happiest, healthiest baby girl so it pains me issue a complaint. Yet I have to admit that I am borderlining on depression. Other than my husband...
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- Are you able to join a gym? most have daycare centers and it's good for the child to be around others and good for mom to have needed and deserved MOMMY time! Also, do...
- Do you know the Lord Jesus, your Saviour? I would not have made it through my difficult marriage, and consequent divorce, without my faith in the Lord to carry me thro...
- Hi- I too suffer from depression (mine is chronic - I am 29 and have been dealing with it since my early teen years). I am also on medication, which helps me tremend...
Overwhelmed
Asked by J.R. from Las Cruces
on January 9, 2007
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I am 28 weeks pregnant. This is my third child and my oldest will be three on the 25th of Febuary I am fine as far as the pregnancy goes but I am really overwhelmed wi...
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- Hi J., Don't be so hard on yourself. I felt the same way last year when I was pregnant with my third. It will all come together. As far as the potty training, I know ...
- i glad to hear that im not the only one going though this. i have a 3 year and a 9 month old. and a thrid kid is due in may. so i kind of know what you are going throu...
- Well I can see why you would be overwhelmed. I am trying to potty train my three year old and have been unsuccessful for quit some time now. I really wouldn't stress...
My Baby Girl Is Coming in 3 Weeks
Asked by M.L. from Philadelphia
on August 11, 2006
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I need a name, something really nice and sweet. My top choices are maeve riley and mallory grace however my husband doesn't like them.
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- I love the name Angel I also like the name mae,aniah,saki,bethanie anne but whatever you choose will fit your lil angel i'm sure. by the way congradulations on ur up...
- My baby-girl names that I had all picked out since I was about 11 were Paige, Bridgette, & Chloe. My husband vetoed every single one of them, just like yours did. We...
- Congrats. What about Katelyn Elizabeth, Bella Grace???
Should We Have 3?
Asked by L.E. from San Francisco
on April 11, 2008
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I know it's crazy to put on a blog-- but my husband and I are concerned of what three kids might mean to our lifestyle and budget and yet we are wondering if there is ...
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- Yes! Have 3! :) Recently went through this ourselves... having baby number 3 really completed my heart! It was the best decision we've ever made. I cannot imagine wh...
- Having 3 is great! It brings a whole new look to parenthood, you are now outnumbered! What a way to be outnumbered though! They are fabulous! For my daughter it ga...
- I've been a nanny/surrogate mother for 9 years now for 3 kids (now 14,12,and 8.) The major thing I notice is the difference between having 2 kids in the house vs 3. Yo...
Seeking Medical Advice
Asked by W.R. from Houston
on July 15, 2008
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Hi I am the mom of two girls, very difficult pregnancies and births. One weighed 3lbs and we both almost died, the other weighed more but my delivery was tramatic. I h...
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- You need to talk to your doctor to see what can be done at this point. Also find out about having your tubes tied or some other form of permanent birth control.
- Hi W.- The only advice I can offer to you is to find the best doctor for your condition that you can and the best high risk pregnancy OB that you can and educate yo...
- W., I see your concerns about your babies as weel as your husband. I myself am Pro-Life. There are several factors that need to be considered. Your family, you, your u...
Remebering How to Breathe?
Asked by K.N. from Dallas
on August 20, 2008
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Okay, I know that I am not the only mom that feels like the world is on her shoulders. Between working 4 days a week, a 13 year old, a 3 year old, a husband, dinner, ...
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- I second flylady.net. Get all the emails or just the daily digest. Once you've got your clutter under control and/or tweaked your routines, go to yoga and/or simple me...
- Hi K., When I read your question, it hit home. I am 41, have one 19 yr old boy and one 5 year old girl. I cannot even pinpoint when my symptoms began, but it came t...
- I can totally relate! I have a 1,2,3,15 yr old kids (Wow, that looks even worse in writing). I stay totally stressed and soooo tired all the time. My memory has gott...
In Laws Aren't ALL Bad, Are They?
Asked by N.C. from Rockford
on November 30, 2011
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Hi all...so with all the holiday hoopla, I have seen a lot of posts about MIL's and in laws in general, not being cooperative, causing problems, being controlling...et...
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- I LOVE LOVE LOVE my inlaws, all of them... my step MIL, FIL and 2 little BIL's, and my MIL and step FIL :) It's my HUSBAND who pulled the short straw on the inlaws ;)
- Nope! I love my in laws! We've had 1 fight in 13 years, and it was small. we respect each other's space and decisions, and take an interest in advice. I'm lucky to h...
- Both my parents are gone and I am SOOOO Blessed to have the best ILs in the world. My MIL treats me just like any of her children. She is very involved with her gran...
Help Me Become a Better Time Miser
Asked by C.M. from York
on January 25, 2008
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I was not sure what category to place this under, but I need some help. I have a 6, almost 7 year old princess; and a 2 and 1/2 year old train conductor. My house is...
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- Decluttering is a good place to start. If they don't play with it, it is broken or it doesn't fit, get rid of it. Also, another suggestion I've heard works for a lot...
- C., I completely understand where you are coming from. I am a busy mom of 3. My children range in age from 5 to 16. They go to 3 different schools and both of us p...
- if you are looking for meal ideas, try kraftfoods.com and allrecipes.com allrecipes allows you to search, and if your family has a particular favorite food, you can...
