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Screams in the Car
Asked by M.J. from Phoenix
on March 13, 2009
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Most babies love the car rides, right? NOT MINE! I have a 3 month old who absolutely hates to be in the car. I don't know if it's being confined in the car seat or t...
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- Oh my gosh, my son (who is now 8 yrs old) did that too. Everywhere we went he would scream. It was awful. He too was a stomach sleeper. I never took him out of his...
- My boys did not do this, but I've heard of others who have. They were able to overcome this in time by placing your child on top of the dryer in their car seat, to fal...
- Hi M., I did not travel alone with my daughter for this exact same reason. But when my husband, daughter and myself would go anywhere together one of us always rode i...
My Mom Is Having Heart Surgery!
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on December 20, 2008
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I just found out my mom who is 53 is going to have heart surgery to replace two valves that are leaking in her heart. I am very optimistic about the actual surgery i t...
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- My husband had open-jeart surgery in 1995. He was totally confined to home for 6 weeks---just rest--not all in bed (at first that is where he wanted to be) but they m...
- S., I have not been thru the surgery but have worked with many people who have. She will have limitations on how much she can lift or carry; usually no more that 5 ...
- Dear S., I have no advise to offer. None of my family members have had heart surgery, nor have I (I'm a 53 year old myself!), but I applaude your positive attitude...
I Can't Be the Only Mom Who Has These Thoughts...
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on June 29, 2010
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my husband thinks i'm crazy. but i can't help it, there are times when i just have these very clear pictures of something awful happening to my son. it's sort of a par...
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- It's probably your conscience telling you that the street is NOT a playground, like so many parents think nowdays. I get so irritated seeing kids playing in the street...
- I've done it ever since my first daughter was a baby. 25 years of morbid thoughts. It's only gotten worse for me over time. I think it's because we are inundated by...
- No, you're not the only one. I have visions of bad things happening to my son pretty regularly, and they are clear as day, with all of the realistic details you wouldn...
Need Cliff Notes on Crying It Out Method!
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on December 15, 2008
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I need the cliff note version of the crying it out method. I do not have the time w/ two young children to read and have major lack of sleep at this point...it would t...
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- OK. I totally hear you. Good for you for making a decision that will ultimately benefit your whole family, because it will allow you to get some rest. I have had succe...
- Get the book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. I started around 4 months and they are now 3 and 4 years old and are super sleepers. They've always put themselves to...
- I don't know about the crying it out method, but what about having her sleep with you? It might help you both sleep better.
When Is It to Soon?
Asked by M.Z. from Indianapolis
on February 11, 2008
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I have a four week old. He is fantastic! We just aren't sure when we should start to make him sleep in the bassinet. At this point either my husband or I hold him when...
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- For me, personally, it was always too soon, lol. We're big fans of co-sleeping, it's an arrangement that works so well for our family. Here's a good article to read ...
- It is never too soon, but trust your gut. I didn't do the co-sleeping, I wasn't comfortable with it. My first only lasted in the room with us for about a week - she ...
- There is a book I swear by...it's called On Becoming Baby Wise The basic consept is this: SLEEP - put him down awake…..if you have to wake him up before you lay ...
20 Year Old Cat
Asked by P.F. from Chicago
on October 29, 2008
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Please help. My kitty is 20. He just lays around. He can still jump on the sofa and does cuddle sometimes. He does eat but with difficulty. He can only rarely go up an...
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- We've experienced this in our family a few years ago. It's never an easy decision to say good bye to a member of the family. We've always believed that as long as th...
- I had a cat that was 14 when I put her down. She started puking all over about eight years before I finally put her down. I kept her in a confined area when i wasn't...
- Not to sound like a broken record, but I was in your shoes one year ago. I had a 20 year old female cat that still was full of energy and happy and purring. She gradu...
Crib Vs. Bassinet
Asked by M.R. from Provo
on July 2, 2010
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We are buying items for our first child who is on the way soon :). I am looking at all the things to buy, and was wondering about a crib vs . bassinet. I know bassine...
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- We used only a crib with both of our kids. We formula fed (please no bashing), so there was no advantage to having a bassinet. We had to get up anyway and walking 10 f...
- I agree that the bassinet is a waste of money too. With my first we only used the crib and #2 we started in the bassinet. It was nice having the bassinet so close to m...
- If you buy a bassinet I HIGHLY recommend you purchase one that has a LIGHTED UP MOBILE! (Ours is Kolcraft.) Our kids LOVED it. It would put them to sleep all the ti...
Can You Be a Smoker and a Good Mom?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on May 6, 2011
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My BFF just called from the zoo, where she took her 14 and 11 year old kids (they don't have school today, teacher workday). She said they were in the parking lot and ...
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- I am a smoker and im the bestest mom ever!! I do not smoke in my house or car for respect for my kids and I don't want my house to stink. I love the 3's you don't have...
- I am not a smoker and make sure that my kids think it is disgusting because it is something I never want them to pick up. With that being said - OF COURSE YOU CAN BE A...
- I do the same exact thing all the time. I actually thought I was a good mom for NOT smoking in the car or around my child. I would have had a few choice words for ...
Miserable & Not Sure Why
Asked by K.R. from Richmond
on July 23, 2009
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Hi all. I'm a 33yo mom of 2, married to a great guy. The problem is that the "great guy" and I seem to do nothing but argue lately. We can't see eye to eye on anyth...
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- Every marriage has its season of stress and strife. You can either choose to let this tear you apart or pull you closer together. The dog is not the problem. You an...
- Have you guys tried a chore list? If you could say "Honey, I'd love to sit and relax with you, but if I feel everything is messy I can't relax." The key is saying that...
- Hi- I would ask your hubs what is REALLY bothering him. Or ask him to ask HIMSELF that (and not necessarily answer you). My husband behaves that way when HE is really ...
First Grade Girl Suddenly Having Fits About Going to School
Asked by J.G. from Los Angeles
on April 5, 2008
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Hi everyone, I hope you can help. My first grade (6 1/2) year old girl started having a huge problem going to school every morning. This started right after we came ...
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- Hi J.: I had breast cancer (I had a mastecotmy five years ago) and I am a parent educator. Have you spent any time in her classroom observing and/or volunteering? I...
- There are some remedies that help deal with grief. Ignatia Amara in 30c was helpful for my son and Bach Rescue Remedy.
- I've never replied to one of these but couldn't help having a thought about your story. It sounds to me by what you've said that you're right...she wants to be with y...
