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Bitten During Breastfeeding!
Pick her up, look her in the eyes and kindly say: "That hurt mommy, ... (We have to do this every once in awhile when she starts teething as a reminder. ...
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- Get some comfrey ointment from the health food store and use it liberally on the nipple, and cover with a breast pad. It will heal up in no time. I did have that hap...
- Hurts don't it? My son did this to me a few times. I would treat it like a sore nipple just lanolin and if its too painful to nurse pump on that one side and nurse o...
- Use lanolin cream, use a breast pump on that side (very carefully) rather than breastfeeding from that side for a day or two. And let your nipple air-dry uncovered fo...
Anxious About Upcoming post-Thanksgiving Extended Family Event
If you find it difficult to be that outspoken, kindly tell him you find it ... that says "entering a drama free zone" just as a funny friendly reminder. ...
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- You know it's ok to tell them up front that your house is going to be a drama free zone for Thanksgiving. You might even post a sign on the door that says "entering a ...
- Hi D.~ I was in a marriage that seemed to be a carbon copy of your SIL/Bro. I have to tell you, though, since I was told a condition I had (still have, just less ser...
- I'd simply explain to them that you are having thanksgiving on Thursday and have other plans for Friday so you can't make it. Tell your husband if he's like to go, fee...
4 Year Old Son Urinating in Pants
If you think this is the case, you may just have to start a timer,reminder routine (kindly) to help him through this phase. Helpful? ...
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- My son was also completely potty trained even at night, and then our second child was born. Yep, he backslid at age 4, although mostly only when he was sleeping. So ...
- I'm not trying to be an alarmist or anything but does diabetes run in your family? Is he having any other different symptoms? My nephew starting urinating in his pant...
- My son is three, so I have NOT dealt with this personally, but I just wanted to reinforce that finding encouragement for him is SO much better than punishment. First ...
Husaband Has Short-temper
However, a small reminder for yourself and for your husband is that we can ..... I imagine he won't take kindly to this suggestion but it sounds as if he ...
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- Honey, listen, get your stuff and go. I don't care if you have to go to a shelter. He will not change with you in the house. He IS going to get worse. Not if, but ...
- Hi L., I know the first few weeks after having a baby is very challenging and I think even more so for a new Dad. With a new baby it is very easy to focus all of our ...
- yelling at a baby is definitely illogical. it isn't as if she can understand it and she only cries as it is her only way of communicating. It is a little alarming tha...
Child Missing Dad
I would be sure to kindly explain to him that ALL LITTLE GIRLS GET THEIR SELF ESTEEM ... He needs a reminder that he has a daughter that depends on him for ...
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- I was adopted also and ultimately the cause of my mom and the man she was married to's divorce. He did not like children. After the divorce (I was probably 3 or so),...
- My son didn't see his Bio dad until he was three and has only seen him twice since then. I told him that Daddy X loves him very much, but that he can't come see him ri...
- Since child adopted I do not think he really cares for the child and what a pity it would be for her to find out. He knows not what he is missing for there is nothi...
Finding Balance
A kindly reminder that a marriage is a compromise between the two of you. My husband helps me around the house constantly even when I have been a stay at ...
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- My husband once said, Letting my wife sleep in on a Saturday is the equivalent of foreplay these days. He recognized the direct link between how much sleep I got,...
- I have not read the other responses but, I am reading a great book. (I know you may not have time for, but, I have found it wonderful to help me communicate what I nee...
- Hi! You are NOT alone! ( we have 4 kids ages 6-15 ) I truly think this is the way a LOT of wives/mommy's live. I see this in most of my friends as well. I to work, pa...
Gift Idea for Pregnant Sister Who Will Be Giving up Her Baby Very Soon
Thank you to all the Mamas that responded so kindly and helpfully. .... i don't know that some people would want a constant reminder of the baby they chose ...
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- All of the ideas here are absolutely lovely! Any one of them would be a splendid gift for your sister! But I did want to correct one thing: Birth Mother's Day is ...
- Hi R., You are very sweet to think of something for her. My favorite store is Uncommon Goods. I liked this heart-in-heart design, but you'll surely find somethin...
- I just wanted to say what the other moms have been saying. I think it's great what your sister is doing and great that you are there to support her. What a very unself...
Step Kids
... do something they may get a calm reminder or told in a calm tone to "clean it up" or whatever. ... You do have to treat them kindly, and with respect. ...
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- CC, Im a step parent also. Its TUFF. I have had 3 step mothers in my life from the time of was 12. I wrote the book on getting rid of step mom's! LOL The best thing to...
- You are the step mom no matter what you do your the outsider. Ive been one for 7 years. Some love step parents and other blame step parent for everything. Ive done eve...
- You may never be able to FEEL about them as you do your oen child, but as long as you TREAT them equally, that's what counts. It could be that your tone changes beca...
Smoking
Read all 7 responses: "I kind of have a problem with my mother in law who smokes . She does not smoke in ... I had that on my fridge as a gentle reminder. ...
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- Hi D., When I read what you wrote it reminded me of myself when I was pregnant. My mother and my mother in law smoke and I hate it. I did not want them to hold the ba...
- What does your husband have to say about this? does he smoke? Is he in agreement with you? I understand completely how you feel. I grew up in a stinky smoke filled hou...
- I went through the same thing. Only with my husband and my own mother. They both smoke. I quit the day I found out I was pregnant and never looked back. 2nd best t...
Do People Rsvp Anymore...?
We kind of need to know so we know how much food to have, etc. ..... A can you come call, and a couple of reminder (don't forget) calls. ...
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- Hello, I recently had a birthday party for my daughter a couple of weeks and ran into the same situation. About half of the invites didn't respond and I had a week ...
- It is absolutely appropriate to call those who have not RSVP'ed, esp. since they are family/close friends. Have a wonderful party!!
- N., It's frustrating, I know, and the answer is some people do and some people don't. I don't think I've ever had a completely accurate count, but I do get my best...
