Trying for a Boy or a Girl
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Naps - How Hard Do You Try?
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on October 16, 2008
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I have a 3 1/2 year old who doesn't nap any more (recent development) and a 22 month old who now realizes that his brother is not napping so he has been fighting his n...
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- Maybe you could put a fan either in the room or outside the door so the little one won't hear the older one and he'll have some white noise to fall asleep to.
- My oldest stopped taking a nap a little after her 2nd birthday. Now if I try and she does take one she doesn't go to bed until later. I would try and make both lay dow...
- Congrats on your new baby! I only have one, so my advice is more of an idea. If I were you, I might try to have the older one sleep in his room (or quiet play time ...
Should I Try Breastfeeding Again?
Asked by K.C. from Washington DC
on June 12, 2011
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To tell you the truth my first experience really discouraged the heck out of me. I just feel that if emotionally I was supported and ready for it. I would have stuck ...
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- Hi K., Congrats on your pregnancy! As many have said, every baby is different and your experiences before do not have to dictate what will happen this time around....
- from what you said, it sounds like you should give it another go. If all that was stopping you was lack of support, I really think you are strong enough to try again. ...
- Try taking a class at your hospital on breastfeeding. That should help you make up your mind. Take your baby's father with you, too. You will definitely need the su...
When to Try for #2
Asked by C.O. from New York
on November 25, 2008
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I am currently 30 yrs old and have a 16 month old fabulous daughter. Recently I have been thinking more and more about having another. Before kids my husband and I t...
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- I raised two children six years apart and it was like raising two only children. I came from a family of ten children in 10 years. I think my mother had it right whe...
- mine are 3 apart and i cant tell you how happy i am with it. having a second is completely different, you know everything and are more confident. instead of worrying...
- C.: I had my two years apart and I can tell you from experience, don't do it! It's like having twins, it's extremely stressful, I would suggest you wait a bit long...
Help..I Need a Girl!! Trying to Get Pregnant with a Girl..
Asked by R.S. from Sarasota
on April 24, 2007
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Hi I am a mother of two boys and wanting a girl really badly!! I have heard a couple things about ways you can try to get pregnant for a specific sex. Does anyone kno...
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- I'm not sure but I am also interested in tring for a certain sex (male) my last child was "suppose" to be a boy but turned out a girl and it broke my sons heart and m...
- My friend and I were pregnant at the same time and we checked the chinese gender calendar to see what we would be having, since then we've checked about 10-(possibly 2...
- That book is by Dr. Shettles, it is a proven method with good results if you follow their rules. I think your chance of having a girl is 70 to 80% with that book (muc...
Mean Little Girl
Asked by A.H. from New York
on May 22, 2007
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My daughter is 3 1/2 years old and we have play dates with the little irl next door. The little girl has a little brother,2 years old. my daughter is extremly mean to ...
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- Hi A., Your in a tough situation but I'll try to help. Is the little boy's sister mean to him? If not it may be that there's something about this little boy that re...
- A., All of the other posters' advice is great. My only idea is to have the little girl from next door come to your house without her brother to play, until you can...
- I am the mom of a 16 y/o and a 12 y/o. I went through this with both of them I think it is common in little girls. What popped into my head immediately is the kno...
American Girl - Any Deals Out There?
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on November 20, 2011
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Hi - my 7 y.o. has decided that she wants an american girl doll. I noticed right now they are offering free shipping until 11/22. But does anyone know if the doll...
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- you have to buy them online on the amgirl website. I never heard of deals for them... hmmmmm
- Target and Walmart both carry a similar line of dolls too and clothes/accessories that fit AG dolls. My dad is buying AG dolls for my girls for Christmas, so I'm buyin...
- Actually, There is an American Doll outlet store in Oshkosh with reasonable prices, which I got things from my niece last year. They are dfinately cheaper than the on...
American Girl Dolls
Asked by M.C. from Nashville
on September 17, 2010
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My daughter, who wil be 7 soon, really wants an American Girl doll. She wants one that looks like her. This is going to be a Christmas gift. I've gone on the site a...
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- We are getting my 7 yr old neice one for Christmas as well - from ebay. Yes it is used, but already arrived in excellent condition (for 1/2 the price). Then her gran...
- my girls have the "Madame Alexander Girlz" dolls that Costco carries around christmastime - quality is better than the Target knock-off dolls for about the same price ...
- I love American Girl. I got my first doll when I was about 8. My parents got her at Christmas for me. I remember when they first started making the custom dolls. A...
Transitioning to a "Big Girl Bed"
Asked by S.S. from Denver
on June 16, 2008
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Help! This weekend we transitioned my daughter (just turned 2) into a "Big Girl Bed" we are expecting baby #2 in August and I did not want her to not want to get out o...
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- We are expecting #2 as well and we just transitioned our 2.5 year old girl to a toddler bed. When we did, we talked about it first and went shopping and she looked at...
- Why exactly is it a bad habit to lie down with her to help her go to sleep? Especially since you'll be going to your room once she is asleep. I did this with all my ki...
- We bought one of those rails to keep our daughter from falling out of the bed and I think it gives her a sense of being enclosed like the crib. Also, one night she th...
Trying for a Girl
Asked by A.H. from Spokane
on December 30, 2008
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I have often heard from people that you can determine whether you have a boy or girl by certain methods. Is there anyone out there that believes this to be true?? If s...
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- As others have said, I definitely recommend "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It makes you feel like you have total control over the sex of your baby. Good luck try...
- I've heard of different positions, diets, douches to change the pH of the vagina/cervical area... maybe they work, maybe they don't. Kids are gift. The ultimate grab...
- i am a mom of 2 girls! i have heard that timing sex BEFORE you ovulate or after you ovulate with make girls. So my best advice is just do the deed EVERYDAY!! that is w...
Wishing for a Girl...
Asked by N.H. from Detroit
on June 18, 2008
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Husband and I would love to have a baby girl. We have 2 boys and are having thoughts of trying for one more...hopefully a girl. Looking for ANY advice or information o...
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- My husband and I have three boys and a girl. We really wanted a girl so we adopted her. Good luck!
- I have no advice for you except that the advice doesn't tend to work! I tried a lot of them to get a baby girl...but it's fun to try, right? L. Mom of 3 boys!
- I definitely agree with those who said that if you think you can't deal with another boy then it's best to not have any more or to adopt. However, if you know that yo...
