What to Expect When You're Expecting
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Being Judged for Looking Young
Asked by K.F. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2010
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I will be turning 25 years old in a few weeks. I have a 22 month old son and I am 15 weeks pregnant with my second. I look young for my age, I am short and have a smal...
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- Boy does this sound familar. When my children were young it was annoying, but it is even more annoying now when I get accused of being a cradle robber when I take my ...
- I can really relate. I'm about to turn 40 and just a few years ago got carded buying wine for a recipe! For me, the real frustration was in the business world, where p...
- Hello KF, I've had similar experiences, however it was as a special ed. teacher with young adults. We'd go to the mall for community based training and people gave u...
Starting Potty Training
Asked by T.C. from Minneapolis
on October 14, 2009
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So i know a lot of people post potty training questions on here, and Im just wondering some different tecniques other moms have used when beginning potty training. I h...
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- I'm no expert but I am doing potty training with my second child (he's almost 2) and from my point of view you just gotta dive in if you want them to catch on and not ...
- Read a book called "On Becoming Pottywise." Great tips. Also, they have one called "On Becoming Toddlerwise" and "On Becoming Childwish" which can deal with tantrums...
- I agree with Becky W, that once your son learns to go "on cue" it will click for him. Once he feels dry, they never like the wet feeling again. The dry feeling is ha...
I'm Calling a Moratorium on Martyred Mothers' Days
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on April 30, 2012
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Year after year, I see how moms get the shaft on thier special day. I'm fed up!
Per my last jff question - Some of you are breaking my heart.
Let's call a morat...
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- Mother's Day can be a letdown like New Year's Eve - high expectations not met. I agree with you about being proactive. Great post!
- omg were you a cheerleader in high school? or the pep team? lol After reading this I just want to stand up and yell "I am woman, hear me roar!"
- I know that's right T.... Where the mind goes the man(your body) will follow! I plan to have a peaceful day!
Daycare Moms - Potty Training
Asked by S.U. from Denver
on January 19, 2009
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I could use some perspective here. The potty training plan my husband and I have chosen to follow is very intensive--nothing but potty training over a long weekend--so...
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- I won't comment on your childcare provider other than she ISN'T going to help the challenge ahead. I will talk about potty training a boy. I potty trained my 3-year-ol...
- After having worked in a parent's day out program for 4 years with one and two year olds, every time a mom brought in their child in underwear for the first time, tell...
- CHANGE DAYCARE PROVIDERS! If you're not happy with her, you son probably isn't either. Most daycare providers love kids and don't mind cleaning up messes. They lov...
My Son and Homework
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on August 25, 2006
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Ok I have had difficulty with my son Josh - he is 11 and started 6th grade this year which in GISD that is middle school. Getting Josh to do his homework has been like...
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- I totally understand your situation. When my son was 11, I remarried and 2 more boys. My ex pulled a lot of similar and different stuff just to cause problems at our...
- We are having the same exact problem with our 12yr old who is now in middle school. I thought it was just my kid, but now I am hearing that we are not the only ones go...
- Darla had some fantastic suggestions. And, as she suggests, do not despair, your mind and your heart are in the absolute right place in terms of wanting to deal with ...
Preparing Toddler Boys for Birth of Baby Sister
Asked by M.B. from Atlanta
on June 16, 2011
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I have two boys that are 16 months apart. Their ages are 2.5 and almost 4 years old. We are expecting a baby girl in 3 weeks and are terribly excited. However, I'm ...
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- Congrats on the new daughter! I'm sure she'll love having two older brothers ; ) Include them in celebrating the preparations for her arrival, if you have a hospi...
- Congrats on the new baby. Check to see if your local hospital offers "Big Brother and Sister Classes, where they can learn how to feed and diaper a baby. The talk ab...
- get them a baby doll of their own and show them how to take care of it. Reading books about babies is also good and pointing out other babies you see. Spend a lot of t...
Why Is There Always That ONE Person?
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on March 27, 2012
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Hi all, hoping that your stories and sharing will help me out here. So last weekend my husband hosted a wonderful surprise birthday party for me up in the mountains. I...
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- i would only be upset if that person made that comment and was a close friend. They were J. invited b.c they were in the same circle. She was a tad rude...but ehhhh ...
- Wow. Just wow. Yes they were rude and inappropriate to take advantage like that, however, your husband could have said no to them. He could have said something like, "...
- OMG, Yes... First, my husbands uncle's wife, I really dont like her, never had, shes real ghetto, and rude, and just not my type. but shes family, so for my first dau...
What Do You Think About Naming Rules?
Asked by J.G. from Seattle
on October 25, 2011
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So here's the deal. My husband and I are expecting our second child soon. It will be our last. We've always loved the name Kate, but our niece's name is Kaitlyn. S...
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- After my DD was born, my oldest nephew had a baby with a woman with the same name. We refer to her as "Tall FirstName" because DH thought "Big" just seemed wrong. And ...
- I think it's fine! People get so worked up about names but in the end it's your baby and you can name her whatever you want! Just as an example in my family I have 2 n...
- If it would make a difference, ask Kaitlyn's folks how they feel about it. You could also consider a slightly different spelling, like Cate.
Weaning a Toddler
Asked by R.P. from Jacksonville
on September 11, 2008
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I have a 19 month old and recently found out that we expecting our second. I am still nursing and am having a horrible time weaning her. I've tried to go at it slow an...
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- I have friends who explain over and over throughout the day to their toddler about day and night. sun is out= nursing time. dark outside= no nursing. over and over. ...
- I feel for you! I nursed all four of our children right around a year or so. I didn't have to wean them they did it themselves. But, I can say your gonna have to ...
- I agree with Clarissa. Why do you want to wean her? You are saying it's gut wrenching, so don't do it. Your daughter needs you more than ever now. She may be feeli...
What to Do with My Old Baby Clothes?? Vote Now!
Asked by J.P. from Provo
on September 8, 2010
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Okay, the time has come for me to decide what to do with my old baby clothes. I have seven tubs of nice, albeit not-new, clothes. They are adorable. They hold all of...
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- You should keep some for your girls when they get older. They will love to have the first outfit they came home from the hospital in.
- Give them to someone who can use them, but don't sit down and go through the clothes with them - just hand them over and know they will be appreciated and valued. I'l...
- Find someone in your neighborhood or church (or some other community group you have access too) who really needs them. There are plenty of young mothers who would LOVE...
