Trying for a Boy or a Girl
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Diabetes N Kidney Failure Try N to Have a Baby.
Asked by L.H. from Milwaukee
on March 25, 2011
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I'm 29 yrs old I have had 4 pregnancys but all have died it hasn't been easy but I don't want to give up or should I. I thought about adopting but I just don't feel i...
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- You need medical advice on this, L.. Beyond that, there is really no meaningful advice we can give you on this board. I sure do wish you well.
- Schedule a pre-conception appointment with a MFM specializing in high risk pregnancies in order to determine your odds of having a successful pregnancy. https://www.s...
- Anyone who has given birth knows that it really has nothing to do with parenting/being a parent.... ALL the work, etc. starts once the baby is in your arms. So, it ...
How Do I Motivate My Child to Try Harder and Take Pride in Her Work?
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on March 3, 2010
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My daughter is in kindergarten. She will be six next month. She approaches both school and gymnastics with a 'just get it done' attitude. She does it - but not wel...
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- There's quite a bit being discovered about motivation in children. Three surprising facts: 1. You shouldn't praise a child for "being something" (like "You are so...
- I will have to disagree with Pam about this. I don't always think teachers are being too harsh. That teacher is getting a great view of MANY childrens work and pointin...
- This is a difficult thing because she is so young still . Do we, as parents, want our children to be focused at this age....or are they to still be children and playi...
Negative Comments About Having a Third Baby Girl
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on April 17, 2011
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Ok hubby and I are thrilled to add a third little one to our family and I'm so thankful I can even get pregnant with a healthy baby. Of course, the third time around I...
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- I think that lots of people assume that having a boy AND a girl is what everyone wants and trying for a third is *trying for that boy*... I'd just respond with, "oh go...
- Congratulations!!! My 3rd baby was my 3rd boy, and every once in a while I would get, "Aw, you didn't get your girl. So are you going to try again?" :/ Truthfully,...
- Maybe they were under the impression that you really wanted to have a little boy at some point in time. If these two individuals are your friends, then you should kno...
Mom to 14 Month Old Wants Advice on When to Try Again
Asked by D.G. from Chicago
on March 8, 2008
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So my 14 month old has really been a great baby! Slept through the night at 2 months, only fussy when something is really wrong. I know I want my children to be close ...
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- My kids are a little over 2 1/2 years apart. I think being more than 2 years apart worked well for us because I was able to involve my daughter in taking care of the ...
- There are so many different ways to answer your question. The books say to wait 4 yrs, because the oldest is able to understand alittle bit better that the baby needs...
- Well I am a mom of 2 girls and they are 2 years almost to the day apart and it is great they can share some clothes, toys, and even friends!!! I am 3 1/4 years younger...
My Daughter Start to Have Meltdowns When We Try to Put Her in the Car Seat
Asked by M.B. from Seattle
on August 4, 2010
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Hallo mamas,
I am asking you again for help and advise. My 28 months old daughter recently start to have great meltdowns when we try to put her in the car seat.She u...
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- If your husband is with you, have him do it, but don't talk about it in front of her. She'll eventually get out of the 'only Daddy' phase. If you are alone, it doesn...
- It's just a phase my 29 month old is going through that right now, but for him it is about me. He doesnt want his daddy to do things for him most of the time. He will ...
- My 18 month old does this occasionally. She's never really liked the carseat or any other situation involving restraints - the stroller, shopping cart etc. I try to h...
12 Year Old Daughter Wants to Try Out for Cheerleading
Asked by S.H. from Waco
on March 26, 2010
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My 12 year old daughter recently announced that she wants to try out for the Junior High cheerleading squad. Here's the problem: my daughter has never done cheerleadi...
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- I say let her go for it! My daughter is a competitive cheerleader right now and loves it. You never REALLY know what your daughter is capable of unless she tries. L...
- Let her try out. It's not a good idea to try to protect her from the world or squelch her dreams, even if they are unrealistic. Her friend might be right that it is ...
- I would let her try out. When I was little I always wanted to be a cheerleader. I tried out in the 7th grade and made it for the 2nd semester. It was for basketball gy...
My 5 1/2 Year Old Won't Try New Foods.
Asked by K.S. from Tampa
on May 21, 2007
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I have a 5 1/2 year old daughter who likes the following: Grilled cheese, cheese in and of itself, bacon, hot dogs, whole wheat bread, waffles, peanut butter, cheerio...
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- I'm going to have to agree with your husband on this one, don't force her. If she thinks she doesn't like them and she is forced to eat them, she will only hate them. ...
- I agree with not forcing it - just make sure lots of the fruits are available. My 2 boys also prefer fruits to veggies. She'll be fine - keep offering them, and show h...
- K., You daughter eats wondful at this age. I am a preschool teacher and she is just fine. Usually peer presure is not a good thing, but in this case it will be. At sc...
Okay to Try for 2Nd Child at 41 Years Old . . .?
Asked by T.M. from New York
on April 23, 2009
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Hello,
I'm a 41 year old mom. My daughter will be 5 in August. My husband and I have been trying on and off for about a year now for a second child . . . but my h...
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- My sister is 46 and just had her 4th child. Both of younger ones were born after she was 41. Obviously there are a lot of reasons to not have a child at this age, but ...
- Hi T.! Good for you! I had my first (and only) child at 42 and it was the best thing I'd ever done. I had always wanted a child but when I was still single in my la...
- I had my first child two weeks before my 40th birthday. She is now 2 years old and I am expecting a boy in a month. I have to say that I probably do not have as much ...
Is It Too Early to Try to Get My 8 Week Old to Take a Nap?
Asked by L.W. from Boise
on October 26, 2008
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My 8 week old daughter will not take naps during the day. Our nights are amazing however, we only have to get up 1 time during the night typically. I am guilty of re...
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- If she'll sleep in her swing or stroller then start having her nap there. Once you get a regular time for sleep then try moving her to her crib for naps. I do have to ...
- How many hours is she sleeping at night? Babies this age need around 15 hours of sleep a night/day. This is however an average and your baby may sleep more or less dep...
- mine won't stay asleep in the bedroom during the day either. but she sleeps fine in the bouncer in the other rooms with everyone around making noise. so that's what ...
My Child Will Not Eat like a Big Girl
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on January 15, 2008
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I would love to hear what you think about it. My three year old daughter is twice a week at daycare and if they have lunch she eat like a champ(sit still and eat with ...
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- I think it's normal for kids to do what their parents wish for when they are away from their parents. I hear that all the time. My husband is out of town and our bab...
- I think it is normal for kids to act out at home. I have researched this myself for my kids always act better for other people. What I have read and it makes sense i...
- For this issue as well as countless others I really reccomend love and logice. Their web page is www.loveandlogic.com. We have taken tons of parenting classes faced ...
