Timing & Calendar: Older Child
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10 Year Old Gets Her period...lost for Words!
Asked by B.J. from Longview
on July 5, 2010
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Hello,
My 10 year old niece started her period today. I didnt know what to say to her. Is this normal for her to start this young. I didn't get mine until my 8th gr...
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- I was almost twelve I believe but also worry about how quickly girls are maturing these days.
- I was 9 or 10 when I started and my older sis was 13 or 14. My sis was so jealous, but I was so miserable I thought she was the lucky one! LOL I think it just depends...
- The biggest reason lots of girls are early these days is the hormones in non organic meat and dairy products-different industry standards than when we were little. Bu...
Pregnancy Soon?
Asked by S.T. from Albany
on December 4, 2008
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I have asked couple of questions in the past and you ladies have been of a great help to me. I have couple of questions this time. First question, I read one of the ...
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- Hi S.~ You have a lot of good advice as I scanned over what was here so I'll try not to get redundant. All 3 of my children were complete surprises and each a b...
- I totally feel your pain! I want more kids too, and so does my husband, but my first 2 pregnancies were AWFUL! I had insulin-dependent gestational diabetes, severe ast...
- Fertility Friend.com is a great resource and very informative. I followed all of the information and tid bits it offered and conceived my son within a two months. Go...
Losing Momentum
Asked by R.D. from Atlanta
on March 26, 2007
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Hi, Moms...I know my story isn't anything new...but...I'm stumped!
I'm the wife of a truck driver that is over-the-road Mon-Fri...and, a mother of four. I've been ...
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- You NEED to make you time. And that isn't while they are napping. You need to have a chunk of time every week set aside where you are alone to do whatever your heart d...
- I feel the same way. I have three children, ages 10 yrs, 17 months, and two months. My 10 yr old has ADHD and intermittent explosive disorder, is taking meds, is SUP...
- Hi R.. I completely have been there. I was at that place one year ago. I felt so lost and was so down on myself. I live in Ball Ground and get to stay home with my...
Talking with a Squeamish Daughter About Monthlies
Asked by D.G. from Chattanooga
on January 10, 2011
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I had no problems telling my now 14 year old about what to expect for that time of month. My 9 year old turns 10 this summer and it will soon be happening to her by he...
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- You can either take her to her doctor and let him/her explain it, you can buy her a book explaining it and have her read it ask you questions, or you can sit her down ...
- First off, please don't call them monthlies! Call it what it is - her period. The more upfront the better! See if you can involve your 14 year old if she is open to...
- maybe have your older daughter sit and talk with her when you talk with her. she can share how she felt and what she expected. ask her what she thinks will happen then...
Infertility Support
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on March 18, 2008
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Hey ladies. I am posting this I suppose to receive a little support from other women who have been where I am. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for a coup...
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- I also struggled with infertility for 2 years. I have a normal, healthy 7 year old, so we couldn't figure out why we couldn't get pregant. I had an ectopic (tubal) pre...
- At 21 it took me over 8 months to get pregnant with my twins ( they were natural concevied). At 28 it took me 1 1/2 years to get pregnant with my son. As much as I w...
- I am a facilitator in a support group for women dealing with infertility and miscarriages. If you would like more info let me know.
40+ Mom Seeking Advice on Birth Control Pills or Other Options
Asked by K.R. from Houston
on June 25, 2008
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Good afternoon Ya'll...I'm 45, fixin' to turn 46. We have two grown daughters, whom are 20 and 18, and moving off to college in the next month. My husband and I had be...
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- Several people I know have the IUD. It's something that a doctor inserts into the uterus and it lasts for 5 years. Most people have a 1-3 day cycle of spotting per m...
- Hey, K.! Brief message...Husband-Vasectomy-ASAP! Worked for us!!! D. and Robert (aged 50 and 54)...parents to 21 year old and 12 year old........Much ...
- Is vasectomy out of the question? We are tryin' for number two...but have agreed to the ol' "snip-snip", if it is not in the cards for us. Your husband would be in and...
Has Anyone "Chosen" Your Baby's Sex?
Asked by M.A. from Denver
on September 6, 2006
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Has anyone used any special meathods to help determine the sex of your baby? We have a WONDERFUL nearly 3 year old little girl and would love to have a boy next. My ...
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- I have two girlfriends that tried the boy method while having sex and it has proven to have worked for both of them because the both have boys now after each having a ...
- Well, this may sound crazy but here it goes. I found a website that correctly predicted the sex of my 5 year old girl and 8 month old boy. I was already pregnant with ...
- I used the steps in the book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility to have my son. I believed it worked. I charted my cycle and timed when we had sex to create my boy. If...
Thinking of Getting the IUD
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on February 9, 2009
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Hi. Just want some advice on anyone who has had an IUD. I am 26 years old with a 6 1/2 year old and an almost 16 month old. My husband and I do not want more children ...
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- Pills and hormones make me moody and unhappy, so i tried everything else. I think IUD is a great option if you adapt - but i tried and it hurt me a lot, so i had to ta...
- I am 31 w/ a 6 year old and a 2 year old & have had an IUD for about a year and I love it. I have the one called Mirena. Keep in mind this one has hormones & I haven't...
- Hi J., I read all the responses and since I seem to beat them all by timeframe, I thought I give you my 2 cents also. To quote what someone else said, " I love, lov...
Having 2Nd Child 6 Years After First Child.
Asked by J.H. from Kansas City
on June 2, 2011
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My daughter is 6 yrs old and just finished Kindergarten. I have been patiently waiting for my husband to come around to the idea of being ready to have a second chil...
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- I don't have kids that age gap... but that is my plan. I have a 2 1/2 year old and want to wait until she is about 5 to have a second. Many reasons, mainly financial, ...
- I was 32 with my first, and 37 with my 2nd. They get along great. My daughter is the oldest, and is a wonderful, protective sister to her brother. How you raise them m...
- Hi J.! My older son is 11 years old and the little one is 5 years old. So far so good, they have their arguments and fights sometimes but nothing big. When my second ...
Should We Have a Third?
Asked by R.E. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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I was hoping to get some insight on everyone's experiences. I can't decide if I want to try for a third baby or not. Some days I do, some days I'm content with the 2...
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- Definitely go for it! I had 2 boys and now my "little girl" is 19. We just had dinner together tonight. I love having a daughter! Even if you have 3 boys...it will...
- Thanks for posting this question. We are trying to make the same decision, and most of the time we want another, but there are times when I dread the thought of all t...
- I'm in the same boat... but what stops me more than any of that is a fear of something going wrong in my (c-section) delivery or of a difficult pregnancy. I know it is...
