What to Expect When You're Expecting
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In Laws Buying to Many Gifts for the Kids
Asked by S.K. from Sacramento
on September 5, 2010
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So here's the issue, we have dinner with my in-laws every single Sunday. And every single time we come over my mother in law has bought some toy for my kids. Now I d...
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- You've already received a lot of great advice - the only thing I'd add is to let Grandma know that as much as you appreciate her generosity with the toys, a far more l...
- How about rotating the toys, everytime they bring something, you give them something to take back to their Goodwill store. Have your children participate, as they ca...
- I didn't read the other answers, but I'm sure she's showing her love - sometimes the grandparents can't help it. They see something that reminds them of the kiddos and...
A Strange Situation....
Asked by J.W. from Chicago
on October 5, 2010
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Hello-
How would you respond to this situation....?
My sister and I hosted a baby shower 3 WEEKS ago for my niece. My Aunt who was a guest at the shower sent a bir...
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- I think I would ignore the card. If you send something now, your empowering her and her pettiness.
- Oh dear, did someone in jest say "you get a prize for being the first to arrive"? She might have taken that seriously?! Since she is family I would send her somethin...
- This is very strange!! I wouldnt even get too heated over it. I would ring her and simply tell her there was no such gift arranged and if it had been, it would have ...
Won't Hold Own Bottle?
Asked by M.R. from Philadelphia
on May 23, 2008
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Is it strange that my 6 month old shows no interest in holding her own bottle? She's been bottle fed since birth and she used to sort of help hold it (when she was re...
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- HI M., Relax--I think all kids are different and you should never compare your child to another. If you start that doing that now, you will be insane by the time pre...
- I agree. Our society pushes our kids to be independent....enjoy these "snuggles"..and be flattered that the baby wants you to hold her to eat...it is a very special t...
- My son held the bottle at first at 3 months then after that he never did. Probably because he got used to me holding it. He loves his sippy and carries that around and...
Need Info on Home Organizers
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on March 11, 2008
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Looking for an excellent and affordable home organizer. Also, any info you have about how the process works would be really helpful, because I don't really know what ...
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- C., believe it or not, I also am a Professional Organizer I am in Frisco and am a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers... which it appears th...
- Hi C., I am have a small business called In Balance Decor, some of what I do is organization of home and/or offices. I can offer you a 30 minute free consultation an...
- Hi C., I'm a Professional Organizer and would be more than happy to help your friend. A lot of my information is contained on my website www.find-my-desk.com or you ...
Advice/suggestions for Cruise Travel with Small Children
Asked by L.V. from Los Angeles
on March 7, 2009
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My in-laws have planned a family cruise to Alaska this summer, and I have never been on a cruise before. I have a 2-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl, and I was hopi...
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- Carnival is GREAT for kids! When we planned our 25th anniversary trip, I specifically chose Carnival because our daughter was 2-1/2...old enough for Camp Carnival wh...
- Hi, Have a wonderful time. Expect cool weather. B. v. O.
- we wnt to alaska on royal carribean but it was 2 weeks. we had a great time. I went in may and had to have warm winter clothes. Be sure to pack rain gear and rain outf...
Resources to Prepare My Daughter for the Arrival of Her Brother
Asked by K.F. from Phoenix
on November 30, 2009
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My daughter turned two in August and will be 2.5 when her baby brother is born in March. Does anyone have any good book suggestions on preparing children for the birth...
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- My daughter was 2 when her brother was born. Before he arrived, we read What Can Our New Baby Do? by Joan Holub. It's very funny and even she could understand the hu...
- I used the book/video set "I Watched My Brother Being Born" and it was absolutely terrific! http://www.homebirthvideos.com/iwatched_dvd.asp We wanted our son (3...
- I liked Tara's idea of a slideshow. Mostly I just constantly told my boys that we were having a new member of our family coming. I'd ask "Are you ready to be a good bi...
Exercise During Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Birmingham
on November 5, 2006
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Has anyone heard of or has a copy of "Pregnancy without pounds" by Michelle Moss? Is this worth getting? Are there really good information about exercise and keeping...
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- Try "Fit Mama" Exercise DVD! I loved it! It gave me a lot of energy on those days when I felt blah!
- J., I can't say I've heard of the book, but if you exercise at all now, you can really just keep on doing what you're doing. Talk to your doctor to make sure you d...
- Dear J., I am a certified Pilates instructor and excersize is a great way to continue feeling good during your pregnancy and help out during birth. My only suggestion...
Big Sister with a Baby Brother On-the-way!
Asked by A.D. from Kansas City
on July 15, 2009
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Hi ladies!
You always have such great insight...so I thought I'd just pose a question...
We just found out yesterday that we will be welcoming a baby boy to the fami...
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- my kids all get along great. They hardly ever fight and my daughter has always adored her little brother. I have boy 16, girl 14, and boy 9. When the youngest was b...
- A., Congratulations! We were blessed with a little girl and my husband fully expected we would be blessed with soley girls, I think he almost fainted when we found ou...
- Congratulations! That is very exciting that your daughter is excited to have a little brother. I have a daughter and son with the daughter being the older one. My d...
Toddler Not Adjusting to My Pregnancy
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on November 1, 2008
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I have a very active three year old boy and am expecting a daughter in December. My once sweet toddler has become extremely difficult. He doesn't understand why I ca...
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- Yes! We went through the same thing. My son turned 3 last march and his new baby sister was born in july. Early in the pregnancy, he went from being pretty much comp...
- A., My dtr also went a bit nuts for a while. I got her into a class and also did a more playtime at the playground or with other children. She shaped up after ...
- Try buying a rag doll or something together let him pick it out. then practice all the fun stuff he can help you do when the baby gets here. I pulled the swing out, an...
First Timer Questions
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on October 25, 2010
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ok so Im pregnant with my first child...a boy...and I will be 29 weeks on tuesday...I was wondering if anyone knows if I will have anymore ultrasounds? Also...I think ...
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- I had a few ultrasounds, only b/c the dr thought my baby wasn't growing adequately. My SIL is prego right now and only gets TWO ultrasounds total, one to verify pregn...
- They will check your urine, measure your belly, weigh you, etc. Do you have the book "What To Expect When You're Expecting?" It's a great resource for pregnancy! Al...
- Shouldn't need any more ultrasounds... they're not recommended at any point during the pregnancy unless there is a medical indication for one, and the routine ones are...
