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Newborn and Toddler Sharing a Room? Is That Possible?
The toddler will soon feel like a big person caring for the newborn and knowing that .... like it was her job to watch the baby at night and finally felt like a big sister. ... I think is when I moved them to their big brother's room. ...
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- I think you should give it a shot. I have some friends whose kids share a room and they are about 2-2.5 years apart. Especially if your older one is a heavy sleeper,...
- I've always been hard to wake up, so when my younger 2 were itty bitties, I put their crib up in my room, in order to make it easier for me to hear them, but when they...
- I don't see a problem with a newborn and toddler sharing the same room. The toddler will soon feel like a big person caring for the newborn and knowing that someone is...
How Do We Decide Whether or Not to Have a Third Child?!
Even now my boys are asking for a baby brother or sister - but now I am sure we are done. That's a big difference, before I thought along the same lines as ...
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- Well from my personnel experience I wanted another baby but my husband didn't. He would have said it was ok if I had really pushed a little harder but I didn't. Later ...
- Hi K., There are so many children out there that need a parent. Call the Court in your city and see if they have a CASA program. (Court Appointed Special Advocat...
- I say go for it! And regarding what someone said about not being able to volunteer at your kids school and go on field trips, that doesn't have to be the case. I have...
Any Moms Have 2 Kids 6 or More Years Apart?
Aug 23, 2009 ... My brother is almost 6 years younger than me, and we get along .... The age difference really isn't a big issue. My sister was born when I ...
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- My youngest two are 10 1/2 years apart...talk about a gap. Your son's at the age where he is gonna be past the jealous stage and regression..hopefully. He is old en...
- My son is 6 almost 7 years older than my daughter, he is so loving towards her. He always said he didn't want a sibling either, but boy did that change when I had her...
- My kids are 12 years apart. My daughter is 17 and my son is turning 5 in December. My daughter always wanted a sibling, but of course I think it was hard in some respe...
Looking for a Good OB/GYN in South Metro
The hospital itself has a great Big Brothers/Big Sisters class for the little ones. I highly encourage it when and if you plan to have more kiddos. ...
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- A., I go to OBGYN Specialists. They have an office in Edina and Burnsville. I've gone there forever and the main doctoer there actually delivered me 36 years ago. It'...
- A., I have heard great things about Dr. Song (not sure about spelling). I think that she is at Fairview Burnsville. I know at least 5 or 6 woman that all love her...
- Hi A., I have been very happy with the drs at OB/GYN Specialist in Burnsville, they also have an office in Southdale. I have quite a few friends and family members...
Adopting...how To Explain to a 3 Year Old
She is such a good big sister and is in love with her little brother! I am sure your 3 year old will handle it perfectly well! Good luck to you all. ...
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- I would just tell her that some people get baby brothers and sisters because they grow in their mommy's belly, and some people get them from adoption. Explain to her t...
- Hi Shannnon, Just be honest with her. Remind her that she's been asking and she or he will be there soon. Tell her that the baby will be there forever and part of t...
- We just adopted a baby boy and we have a 3 year old! To prepare her we talked very openly about it. She came from my belly and her brother is coming from someone's b...
Where Can I Volunteer with My Kids?
We just did a fund raiser last weekend for Big Brothers Big Sisters. BBBS lets people sign up as a family for a little sister or little brother and as a ...
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- I'm kind of partial to nursing homes. Some people in the nursing homes don't get very many visitors and you know how precious children can be to the elderly. They ju...
- Have you considered nursing homes/care facility? So many peolple don't have family that will come & see about them & I'm sure they would love to have children around w...
- We go to the local park, put on gloves, and pick up trash.
My Fear Is.....
there when I was 16 I became a big sister again to a baby brother god I loved him I was so enthralled by that little guy that I actually preferred to spend ...
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- I don't know about the bonding part, I think that has more to do with what you teach your children than years separating them, but that's just my personal opinion. ...
- It is much more common for women have babies post 30. My daughter was born 2 months before my 40th. She is wonderful. It does start getting harder post 35 (you ...
- My daughter was 5 1/2 when we had my son. You'd think she had him. =D She loves him very much and he can't wait when it's time to go pick her up from school. When t...
Second Child Using Underwear That 1St Child Wore
Also, talk to your 2nd child about using his older brother's underwear. .... She loves getting clothes that were her big sister's that she adores. ...
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- I don't see anything wrong with using underwear for a second child. Especially when they are that small. When they get a bit older it might not work but now, why not...
- My boys are two years apart. As they got older my younger son caught up with my oldest son and they then wore the same size clothes. I think I tried different colore...
- Hi D., I didn't read all the responses but I just had to laugh. My oldest is 3 1/2 and my middle child is 2. They share underwear because frankly, I can't figure out...
When to Have Another Baby?
My brother and I are 14 mos apart and have always been close my sister and I ..... enjoys playing with him and being a big sister singing to him talking to ...
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- I've always heard that having kids close together is better than having them too far apart. My brother, sister and I are all 3 years apart and for the most part we go...
- my kids are 5 years apart, it wsa great becuase my daughter was fully potty trained and could dress and for the most part bathe herself, she was also in Kindergarten, ...
- I think it is more important to think about how it is for them than how hard or easy it might be for you. I think 2 years or less is good for them to be close to each...
Too Much to Do Not Enough Time to Do It.
I"m sure a "big brother/big sister" might fill that void for them, and hopefully keep them from getting in trouble down the road. I'm sure your Husband, ...
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- Sounds like something needs to go. The biggest is your job. I know with 5 kids, you need an income, but it's obvious that everybody's suffering, not to mention the lac...
- Wow... you are super busy. First of all you have to many things going on which may affect you if you put too much thought into it. Take one day at a time and live the...
- Hi, D.S., I can sympathize to some degree as I am a grad student, mother of two babies and wife of a touring musician who is gone most of the year (touring the worl...
