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Deciding to Have 2Nd Baby
Asked by R.G. from Fargo
on July 22, 2008
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I have been debating with myself for months about having another baby. There are so many pro/con's I just cant seem to make a decision. How did you ladies decide? I wo...
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- I have an 11yr old daughter and it was a tough decision for me to have another baby being so far apart in age. Let me tell you, it's the best decision I made. She is a...
- In my opinion, your 11 year old should not be the deciding factor if you and hubby want another baby. You are NOT too old to have another one. I am 37 and pregnant w...
- We just had our first and plan on having another one, so I havn't gotten back on the depo. But I just wanted to let you know that they told me the first time that it ...
I Don't Know If I Want to Have Another Baby.
Asked by S.B. from Phoenix
on September 6, 2008
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My husband would really like to have another baby. We have a 6 month old, that I love, but he is a huge hand full. We are blessed that I am able to be a SAHM, so that ...
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- S.: having another baby has nothing to do with you. But, it does have everything to do with your son. He is probably THE ONLY good reason to have another child! Th...
- My husband grew up as an only child and wanted siblings. He felt a little lonely and really bored. As the only child, his single mom depends on him too heavily and it'...
- I'm with the others here, it is a decision that you and your husband need to make together. I do not believe someone should have another baby just to give their first...
Baby Still Sleeping in Swing
Asked by H.C. from Knoxville
on November 9, 2009
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My daughter had colic, so I followed the advice of Dr. Harvey Karp's book, "The Happiest Baby on the Block." In that book, it says that it is ok to let a colicky infa...
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- Prop the head of her bed up, it does the same thing as the positioner.
- First of all don't use a positioner in the bed now. She is too old and she won't stay in it. I had a preemie and when he got colic he slept in the swing. He stayed ...
- My son had terrible colic and I let him sleep in the swing until he was almost 5 mos old. It was about that time his colic started to subside. I say don't push it if i...
What's Your Favorite Baby Sling and Why?
Asked by A.R. from New York
on May 27, 2009
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I'm researching baby slings for my second baby and am interested in your experiences with them, particularly the Baby K'tan, the Maya, and the Moby. With my first son,...
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- Hello there, I used Moby wrap and it was awesome! It was easy to figure out how to get it on and you could use it different ways. I used it while I went for walks...
- of course you will hear positive and negative reviews about each one. each mother and baby are unique, so you will never get consistent opinions. i love the babyhawk ...
- I have the bjorn and the Baby K'tan. I use both at different times. The Baby K'tan is two pieces, and you have to be very careful to hold the baby when you lean/bend o...
Stepdaughter Jealous of Baby Nursing
Asked by M.S. from San Diego
on December 15, 2011
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Hello! I have an amazing 9 year old stepdaughter who I love as if she were my own. I always refer to her as my daughter but need to make the distinction here for this ...
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- Just explain to her that some moms breast feed and some moms dont. You havent had your baby yet so you dont even know if you will be able to breast feed. I read a lo...
- I would treat it like a child who is adopted. Tell her that you picked her specially to be your step daughter. Tell her that you feel a bond to her that is unbreakab...
- Hmmm, if it meant that much to my daughter, I would consider letting her try breastfeeding but I would explain that sure, you can try it, but you don't need it now tha...
Is It Too Soon to Get Ready for Baby?
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on March 2, 2009
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Okay, so, a discussion my husband and I are frequently having is it's too soon to get things ready for the arrival of our son (our first baby) due May 14th. He thinks ...
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- Honey, you are NESTING. It's completely natural for you to want to get everything ready for the baby. What harm does it do to set the swing up early? You are excited!...
- A due date is just a ballpark. Both of my kids were born two weeks early. They don't usually arrive on the day that the doctor says they should, they have a mind of th...
- N.: Congratulations! Reading between the lines here, it sounds as if you've entered the "nesting" phase of pregnancy, just a little sooner than some women. This i...
"Earthy" Baby Shower Ideas
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on March 28, 2010
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I'm hosting a Baby Shower May 1st and I need suggestions for designing the invitations and wording.
I asked the momma-to-be about a theme and this is what she wrote:
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- Oh wow! That's sorta vague. As far as the invites, I know I've seen paper with seeds embedded in it-you plant it and flowers grow from it. Try Verseit.com for wordin...
- Well, where is she registered? That would be a good place to start as far as figuring out how "hippie" of a hippie she is. As far as theme, why don't you have a ga...
- I love the centerpieces made out of sticks on that website! :) One of the things I did for a wedding shower that I hosted, but that would work equally well for a b...
Debating with Husband over Baby #2
Asked by L.C. from Detroit
on August 5, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for some advice/moral support.
My husband and I have been married for 6 years, together for 14 years. We have a son that turned 2 in July. It to...
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- Hi L., It looks like your husband does what all husbands do. They worry about the money. And you are worrying about he children. Men are more practical when it c...
- We have two daughters under 4 1/2 (they're 18 months apart) in a two bedroom house. Okay - key word difference we're in a much bigger house versus condo. It's still ...
- How much room does a baby really need? The nook in your arms... that's it. Think about the families before us that shared homes that size. Families, entire families. A...
Baby Bath Question
Asked by J.D. from New York
on July 29, 2008
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Hello all,
I have been using a WONDERFUL baby bath for the last seven months. It is a product made by 4 moms and it has a thermometer built in, AMAZING! It fits in ...
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- Hi J., Not sure how old your baby is and if she can sit up for herself. It is a long time for me but my grandchildren had something that had suction cups for the botto...
- I use the Primo bath tub for my 1-year old- at first, it seemed so big but once he could sit up well, it was fine. It's big enough for a toddler w/ all his toys.
- We've been using an 'inflatable tub'...not certain of the brand, but it was carried at Babies 'r us....it basically looks like a raft. The advantages are that it's so...
Baby Wakes up When I Put Her Down... HELP
Asked by A.O. from Dallas
on February 19, 2010
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My baby girl is 2 1/2 months old. She will NOT sleep unless I am holding her (during the day). At night she does great. She goes down about the same time and sleeps...
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- Hi A., My daughter was the same way....until I figured out that it was because I was laying her down on her back....she only would sleep when she was on her tummy.......
- You don't mention whether or not she is being swaddled. And if she is she may not be swaddled tight enough. Also, is she lifting her head at all when she cries? She ma...
- You might try swaddling her. I swaddle my 4 month old in a blanket, and rock him to sleep then I am able to lay him down to sleep on his own. Praying that you are ab...
