Working while Pregnant: Puppets
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Pregnant Mom on Bed Rest Looking for Things to Do with 4 Year Old. HELP!
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on September 3, 2009
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I am 36 weeks pregnant and have been on-and-off bed rest for 3 months. I am looking for things to do with our fabulous 4 year old daughter - inside or outside. I am on...
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- 1. Where are you located? I think the best thing u can do is have friends over, like have a playgroup or friend with their child come to you because then the child i...
- I just bough a really fun art game involving mosaics. It has little magnetic circles of different colors and a magnetic board and instructions with ideas for designs....
- Don't feel horrible about your lack of ability to play with her. Just spending time with you, even crawling in bed and playing a board game, cards, drawing, watching m...
How to Deal - Dont Get Me Wrong I Love Him to Death.
Asked by T.M. from Atlanta
on January 3, 2011
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This Is a very complicated situation. I'm 21, married, 8 months pregnant, and still living with my Dad. I have a 2 year old daughter and stay at home all day everyday....
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- It sounds like you're tired. With a 2 year old, 8 months pregnant, and in a unfavorable temporary living situation, this shouldn't be surprising. I suggest that you ma...
- Heed he sage advice from all the other post. Girl, get out. Quickly. Your dad is holding you all back. You have enough to deal with, without having him making exces...
- I'm still trying to figure out why your dad is having you pay HIS bills and your bills. If he's allowing you to stay there to "help" your small family, how does he exp...
If You Have More than 1 Child Under 2...
Asked by J.A. from New York
on August 28, 2008
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I am pregnant with twins and have a 20 month old daughter. I have found a daycare that we can afford but am having second thoughts about going back to work. My biggest...
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- my oldest was 14 months old when i gave birth to twins. it is very hard. some one told me or i read about it, that when you have multiple children and they all need at...
- Hi J., Congratulations on your twins! I don't know how moms of twins do it. My daughters are 25 months apart. As I think back to those days, I have to say that I re...
- Hi J. Congrats on your twins. Very exciting! I have twins, they were born when my boys were 19 & 14 years old. which is not like 20 months. I chose not to work whi...
Going to Be on Plane for a Long Time Need Entertainment!
Asked by L.Y. from Seattle
on June 21, 2008
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We are moving out east and my husband is moving out there before me because he has his new job orientation to go to. I will be traveling by myself with our two kids (...
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- Before the birth of my 3rd child, I traveled with my two children, by myself, ages 2-4 1/2 years old. Everytime I have flown with them, they receive a new book, and a...
- A friend of mine once said the best thing she ever found to entertain her children on a plane was a box of band aids with their favorite character. It takes their litt...
- Well first off I hope you have a good trip. I looked at a few responses and well I would not recommend bringing playdo, clay, or messy or questionable things to go th...
Advice on Preterm Labor
Asked by H.G. from Kansas City
on January 16, 2009
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I am not quite 34 weeks pregnant and was put on strict bedrest this afternoon after the Dr. discovered that I have dilated to a 3 and am 50% effaced. As long as I'm l...
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- I was actually not due till the end of March. I was a full time worker and mother of a very active 4 year old, when I was put on bedrest at the end of January. I'd be...
- I echo all the other moms' responses. Your womb is the safest place for that baby. Every day you stay pregnant is an accomplishment. Just think of it this way: your...
- Hi, H.. Yes, please listen to your doctor. I know that it is really hard when you have a little one running around. Is there anyone that can come in and help yo...
Good Reads/support/advice
Asked by M.F. from Minneapolis
on July 14, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I hate to even write this, but it might help me to amdit it out loud. I have a wonderful 2.5 year old, he's the typical toddler, stubborn, indpendent, dep...
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- I'd like to offer two ideas: 1. Raising Your Spirited Child, by M.S. Kurcinka for your relationship with your son. 2. Why not consider having YOU get the second ...
- Last summer I became the mother of two, and I know what you mean. Being pregnant with a 2 year old...plus all the other stresses...it is very hard. I liked Positiv...
- Hello! Maybe you just need to get away for a few hours here and there. Being home 24/7 with a toddler can be exhausting! Are there any classes you want to take? M...
Daughter Gets So Upset About Brushing, She Nearly Throws Up
Asked by C.N. from Denver
on May 19, 2009
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My little girl used to enjoy brushing her teeth. She didn't exactly love when it was Mommy's turn to complete the job, but she was pretty good about it. I think around...
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- My son did about the same thing when his molars came in. But I was pregnant, cranky, and DH (his dad) had been out of town for a week the night they finally came in so...
- Check out the DVD at www.thedentaldiva.com your daughter would get see the behavior modeled on another child. There is also a section called "Barrington goes to the ...
- Maybe you've already tried, but I'm a big fan of bribery! Not with sweets or anything, mind you, but big exciting things like "if you want to use the cup to rinse, yo...
Airplane Travel with 18Mo Old by Myself
Asked by A.B. from Sacramento
on June 22, 2009
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Hi, I am traveling in a week with my son on a 3 and 1/2hr flight. I am nervous about carrying the bag, carseat, and then having my son in a small stroller throughout ...
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- Hi A., I traveled with an 8 month old when I was 4 months pregnant and I was able to have someone accompany me to the gate and then also have someone meet me when the...
- I've traveled with our son on my own several times (he's nearly 18 mo now) but not while 7 mo pg, I admit! My main advice is to give yourself lots of time so you don'...
- You'll do just fine and remember to ask for help. I'm sure you have already thought of this but just in case, ask the airlines about having one of the electric shuttl...
Should I Have an Amniocentesis??
Asked by I.M. from Los Angeles
on December 15, 2009
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I am 37 years old and just went through my 2nd trimester screening. Although my numbers came back "negative" and I tested out 1 in 400 for my chance of Down Syndrome, ...
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- Hi I., I can see why you would be struggling with this decision. When a doctor tells us that we should do something, we would tend to trust that recommendation! Howe...
- I had 2 amnios. My second child came back 1 in 200, went to UCSD med school, they were awesome, did an indepth ultrasound, measured bones in arms and legs and head. S...
- I would only do it if the results would change your future. If you are planning to love the baby regardless of whether or not it has Downs then it really doesn't matt...
Air Travel with a Toddler
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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Hello, ladies. I am flying for the first time since I was a child, next week. I am 6 1/2 mos pregnant and I am taking along my rambuncious 2yr old. I need all the ...
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- It is a grandma here with some ideas... I would cut up from the Parade part of the newspaper or circulars or parenting/childrens magazines junk mail stickers or wh...
- My son (now 4) took his first trip at about 3 months of age. When he was 2 we went to Hawaii -- a 9 hr flight nonstop from DFW -- and he flew wonderfully. Since he's b...
- Will you 13 year old be travelling with you and your 2 1/2 year old? I hope so, because she will be a big help for you. Bring LOTS of snacks (and toys/games/portable ...
