What to Expect When You're Expecting
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Oh-those Mils!
Asked by C.S. from Columbus
on April 14, 2010
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My husband and I have a 4 month old high needs daughter. He and I work opposite schedules (him all day and me at night) so one of us is always home with her. This is...
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- We are in the same boat, my MIL is such a pain in the a**. we have plenty of room for everyone to come and visit but we are expected to drive the 2.5 hours and visit. ...
- We tell my mom when she visits that she stays in a hotel. Occasionally we bend this rule if they're just passing through for a few hours and just want to sleep on thei...
- Your hubby is going to have to do/say something. Are they aware of your crazy schedule through the week? I know how that can be--my hubby & I did that same thing for...
We're Broke
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on July 25, 2008
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OKAY so we just bought a car, and had to hurt ourselves financially to come up with a down payment...long story short, now my husband's boss is out of town and has lef...
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- www.daveramsey.com And SELL THE CAR! You don't NEED two cars! Get a bike, take the bus, carpool and split gas with someone. Taking out a car loan and then saying...
- I know you just bought a car, but look into taking the bus to work! It will save you a ton of money on gas and it sounds like you could really use that money elsewher...
- Hi, C.. I am sorry you are going through this, and I will be praying for you. Have you thought of getting assistance through the state? Has your husband thought of g...
Would This Bug You, or Am I Just Being a B*tch??
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on March 30, 2011
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Hope this doesnt get too long, but here goes.....
For the most part, I really like my MIL. BUT the last year or so I've seen some "truths" about her. She really does ...
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- I have to agree wholeheartedly with Peg M. Sounds like alot of the same traits on your part (self martyrdom). Grandparents should only to take care of our kids when ...
- Well your feelings are probably hurt. I would let it go. Just make the best of it. My inlaws were older when they became grandparents. They watched my oldest son once ...
- Sounds like it is a combination of bad communication and pride. while I completely understand being irritated at her lack of 'organization' (for lack of a better t...
2.5Yr Old Sleep Habits
Asked by M.A. from San Diego
on April 22, 2010
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My daughter will be 3 in July. She's never been a good sleeper and it just seems to get worse as time goes on. When she was an infant up to about 1yr old she took 2 - ...
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- I could have written that post myself!!! My daughter at 2.5 is an okay sleeper - she actually has gotten better now that her 8 month old brother sleeps in her room. Sh...
- It sounds as if she is having nightmares try to get her to tell you what she is dreaming maybe if she can articulate what is going on while she will get over it goo...
- Have you researched Night Terrors at all? My daughter had them between 2.5 and 3.5 yrs and VERY occasionally gets them at 4.5. I just googled quickly and copied and ...
Managing Expectations
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on May 28, 2010
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Hi Moms- just need some feedback Am I expecting too much or too little of myself? Here goes.
I'm the first time mom of a 3 year old. I work from home and have been ...
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- I agree with the previous post. You are not lazy, you have a lot on your plate. My daughter, also 3, is sleeps from 10pm-10am, or something like that. And I love havin...
- The simple fact that you're concerned about being a good mom speaks volumes about how great of a mother you are already. If you make a concerted effort every day to...
- I liked your post bc I struggle with not doing enough also. I think it's something you'll always struggle with if you're not a mom "who has it all figured out." I wa...
Inexpensive, but Meaningful Gift Ideas
Asked by L.S. from Omaha
on September 6, 2011
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Hello Moms. I need a little help. I was put on bed rest a few weeks ago, and have 2 months until my due date if I make it that far. I cannot go to work; therefore, we ...
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- It sounds like you have some lovely family members who are helping you because they really care about you and your family and understand that your resources and energy...
- I think just writing a nice letter or thank you card would be sufficient for now. They seem to understand that you are unable to do for yourself right now and they al...
- I would take a nice photo of you and your little one, and use it to make some special refrigerator magnets - you can buy little frames that hold a small photo. That w...
Family Dog Dies and 13 Month Old Misses Her Terribly...
Asked by P.B. from Anchorage
on April 13, 2008
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We have had our dog for literally 13 years and just last week she was taken by cancer. I knew that me and my husband would have a hard time with it as she had been a ...
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- We had to put one of our dogs down 2 months ago due to acute kidney failure. Our daughter who was a few months over 3 took it VERY hard. I cannot recommend "Dog Hea...
- Hi P. My family went through this when my daughter was barely 3, and again at 4 (two older dogs). Because I work in the field of the human-animal bond, I knew about a...
- Hi P., I understand your concerns, and the anguish over losing a member of your family. It's not easy when you lose a pet but in time those wounds do heal. I feel ge...
Mother-In-Law - Holiday Weekend Vacation
Asked by M.M. from St. Louis
on June 30, 2011
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I am a mother-in-law that received a text message from my son on June 26, 9:00 p.m. that I would be welcome to stay on the sofa bed at the lake condo that he, my daugh...
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- That is really awful and I am sorry you were treated that way. I think you should allow yourself to calm down, but this needs to be addressed with them. Perhaps they a...
- Maybe they wanted the company there at the condo. Maybe you were their first choice, but since you decided to get your own room, they invited her parents as well. Ther...
- uuuummmmm, I think they were hoping for a live in babysitter. They invited you to stay in the unit. When you said no, they invited her parents to stay at the unit. ...
Can You Think of Anything You'd like to Add?
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on September 30, 2010
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I just decided to say something that's on my mind and is almost everytime one of my friends asks me about a situation involving their man.
Can you think of somethin...
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- Your husband is not your girlfriend. They really don't want to know about your gossip.
- With my husband, and I have had consensus from others, they think of TODAY--unless it is planning something they are going to do that benefits themselves. Women tend ...
- I'm glad you posted this I need to laugh today :)
My Son's Teacher Is Driving Me Crazy!!!!
Asked by T.O. from Athens
on August 24, 2010
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Ok, so first I want everybody to know how much I respect teachers. I could not do their job nor would I want to do their job!! I am also very supportive and involved ...
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- I soooo feel your frustration, I am helping as an assistant in a kindergartend classroom. It isnt' a regular public school and the administration is soooo disorganiz...
- Make sure you ask her "what is the best way to communicate, phone calls, notes in folder, emails or other ?" Get her answer in writing and save it! I also like the i...
- Not blaming...but playing devil's advocate here, you don't say what grade your son is in now. Depending on his age, perhaps she expects the students to take notes and...
