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Ashamed for Even Thinking It...
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on October 17, 2011
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Is it okay to sometimes "not like" your kids? I have a 2 year old who has become a little monster. He fights sleep, won't eat, does not listen to a word I say and do...
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- Time Magazine just had a cover article about this very phenomenon! It was a little more geared toward favorite children.
- Staying home with your child is the hardest job ever. He seems to be just on his mark, that's what 2 year olds do :) within the next year or so things will be gettin...
- This is normal. It gets better, or maybe you just get used to it. Lol! Either way, it gets easier. I remember when my first kid was almost 3, I thought, who the ...
Ideas on How to Help SIL with Possible Preemie
Asked by B.R. from York
on July 22, 2010
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Hi Moms! My Sister in Law just went to the doctor's with bad cramps. Turns out they were contractions. She is 2 centimeters and 80% effaced. They're giving her med...
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- Modern medicine is amazing, I had a friend who started having contractions in her 29th week and actually ended up delivering her daughter LATE! My best advice is try ...
- As a mom of a preemie, I bonded with the smell of hospital soap and my electric breast pump. If she wants to breastfeed get together with some friends and buy her a go...
- Well I am hopeful she will saty pregnant. I just had my daughter two weeks ago. At 23 weeks I was put on bedrest so we could prolong the pregnancy and we made it to 38...
Kid Wanting to Stay Home - Possible Fake Sickness - What Do YOU Do?
Asked by J.C. from Columbus
on February 7, 2013
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Okay, we averted the staying home for the "sore throat" today because I sat her down and asked if she was not wanting to go to school because she's not feeling special...
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- I had this happen when I was a nanny. I had one stay home that had a raging fever for a couple of days. The day he went back 2 of his little sisters were "sick" too. ...
- My teenager wanted to stay home today. It was rainy and ugly this morning and he stayed up too late night. I told him since I had to go to work that he had to go to sc...
- This is the only time I am lucky that my daughter is a VERY picky eater. I have started the practice of, if she's not feeling well, then she absolutely can NOT eat he...
I Am the Only One Who Feels This Way??
Asked by M.P. from Albuquerque
on July 28, 2011
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Hello moms...I have always got pretty good advice on here so I figure maybe someone can give me suggestions on my current feelings. I have been married for almost 5 ye...
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- This is sad to hear. It sounds like you need some time and/or rest. What does your husband do to help? The other thing you could try is a little daily gratitude jou...
- I agree that is sounds like PPD. Talk to your doctor. You may need a mild antidepressant for awhile. Best wishes!
- The disconnect you feel sounds like post partum depression and that is especially bad for the newborn. The infant needs happy stimulation and connection with the mothe...
Colic Help
Asked by J.B. from Birmingham
on April 23, 2009
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My 9 week old has had colic off and on for the past 6 weeks. It hasn't been too bad until recently. We have changed his formula from Similac Advance to Similac Sensiti...
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- I had the same problem with my oldest son when he was young. I didn't have the herbs on hand to be able to make gripe water, but my grandmother told me of an old remed...
- Is it possibly reflux and not colic? some symptoms include: "wet" burps, night wheezing, frequent persistent hiccups, frequent spit up, sudden bursts of crying, poor...
- J., I am so sorry! I know it is a nightmare! We found Gripe Water at about 6 weeks after trying everything to get rid of my DD's gas. It was the only thing that wor...
Question for SAHM'S
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on December 21, 2008
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How do you do it?? I know there are some of you that are blessed to have a spouse with a wonderful, high income job. But I also know there are some of you like me, mid...
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- In our culture, it is a sacrifice to stay home to raise our children. I am constantly reminded of that SACRIFICE. I do much the same as your other responses, buy secon...
- I'm a medical transcriptionist. I type medical reports from home for hospitals and doctors all over the U.S.A. It is a wonderful skill to have because you can do it a...
- will yoube paying for childcare??? Have you calculated what it will cost for childcare and how much money you will have left from your check after you pay childcare? ...
Seeking Advice
Asked by J.K. from Hartford
on November 27, 2012
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I have been a stay at home mom since April, and some days I wonder if I am cut out for this. My DD is a little over two, but doesn't "play" much with me, especially i...
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- She is most likely bored out of her mind. If she had been in child care she was constantly stimulated, she was with friends she had been with since starting there, she...
- Leigh hit on most of the points I was going to post, so I'll only add that at two, my son was interested in bubbles in the sink, blocks, and lining up his train and t...
- What do you do the other 5 days? If she likes to be out - then go out. Take walks, go to the playground, the library. I'm not a "player" either, so I like to ge...
Sahm's, Do You Feel It Is Your Responsibility to Keep Your Children Entertained?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on July 6, 2010
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I feel divided on this. On one hand I feel that I should be keeping them highly entertain constantly (playdates, indoor activities, outdoor activities etc.) and on the...
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- Hell no. From day one, my kids get left to entertain themselves. I spend a little time every day reading/playing with them, but the rest of the time, they play by the...
- Amen sista! HAHA Now only if I could do it! I played with my first daughter constantly, always being her playmate and now that baby sister is here and I'm either ...
- Short answer - No I do not think I should be my child's source for entertainment. Long ago a read a quote; something like - "You are the mom, not the playmate" and I ...
JFF Who Considers Valentine's Day to Be a "Halmark Holiday"??
Asked by L.F. from San Francisco
on February 15, 2013
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Hi!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! My question is this, Who feels like Valentine's Day is a "Halmark Holiday" and that it has gotten out of control with all of the s...
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- oooh!! me!! me!! me!!! It's NOT Christmas. We have a nice dinner (last night was steak and lobster). Yes, my husband sent me a bouquet of Edible Arrangements...
- Sure but it's something fun to break up the monotony of the winter. It's cold and dreary here, so pink hearts, cookies and cute little cards can lift spirits, give eve...
- Ug, I so do! It's nice to know I'm not alone. Hubby and I don't really even celebrate it. He would if I wanted to (he used to when we were dating, until I asked him to...
Am I Doing Enough?
Asked by A.Z. from Allentown
on October 16, 2012
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I am worried that I am not an effective stay at home mom. DD is 2 years old, very verbal, and independent. I try to join in as she plays, but most of the time she pr...
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- You have a child who can entertain herself and doesn't mind playing without you....rejoice woman!!! That is amazing and you should feel proud of her, she can use her i...
- She's fine, independance is great. You are not fine. You said you are bored. Get out more than twice a week. Find a hobby for at home. Do some stuff for yourself or yo...
- Your daughter is succeeding, so how are you not effective as a mom? Your daughter is thriving, so how are you not doing enough? Because you're bored and she's happy wh...
