Melissa Holland
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Downs Story??
Asked by J.T. from Victoria
on September 29, 2010
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Several months ago one of you momma's posted a link to a story about a woman who gave birth to a down syndrome baby. I have no idea what the topic was to even begin to...
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- My heart has never hurt so much from all the love and respect I feel for her and how awesome her family is. She inspires me to become a better person and a better mom....
- I love the "Welcome to Holland" story. I have never had to deal with a child of my own having special needs, but this story just hits home. Good luck on your search ...
- I think this is what you're looking for: http://www.kellehampton.com/2010/01/nella-cordelia-birth-story.html I remember reading her blog story of her daughter's bi...
Question About Daycare Costs
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on January 19, 2006
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Good morning Moms!
My husband and I are trying to plan a budget and want to know what parents pay for (daycare, private daycare and nannies) for infants, in the Plan...
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- I pay 120 for 3 days or 160 for five days at a in home daycare in plano 15th and independence.
- Hi T., I'm in NW Plano and offer child care in my home. I'm a former Plano ISD teacher. I don't run a daycare so my rates might be different than those who do. I on...
- For infant care, I would not send my child to a daycare facility that cost less than $200/week. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to daycare. Look into...
Looking for a Part Time Nanny near Allen, TX
Asked by P. from Dallas
on January 9, 2006
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I have a 2-year old daughter. She got very sick attending day care and we are looking for a part-time nanny instead because I have to get back to work! I work at home ...
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- Hi Fellow Parkerite (?)! I know you're looking for a nanny, but I wanted to let you know about something else. My oldest son goes to First United Methodist of Plano...
- Hi P., I have an in-home day care with an opening for a full time spot. I have a daughter that is 21mo and I take care of two boys that are 12mo, 11mo. I would be gla...
- Hello P., Hello! I am a stay at home mom of a three year old daughter looking to nanny! I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and am working t...
Daycare or Childcare in Allen, Texas
Asked by E.L. from Dallas
on January 16, 2006
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I am moving to Allen this weekend and am in need of childcare for my 9-month-old son. We have been in Kindercare, but although the people are great, some of their prac...
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- Hi E., Welcome to Allen. You're gonna love this town. I saw that you were needing child care and wanted to let you know about my in-home child care. I am a mother of ...
- Hi E., I'm not sure if you've already found something for your child. I'm a former PISD teacher and now stay at home mom. I don't run a daycare so I don't have a "da...
- Hi E., My name is E. also. I run a daycare/preschool out of my Allen home. I am very close to your location. I am at Main St and Jupiter about 4 streets behind B...
Mom of a Only Shy Child
Asked by C.S. from Portland
on November 3, 2006
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This is my first time here i love reading what others write but never want to write myself,I have always been one to help others and not myself.I have a 8 yr old girl ...
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- Look into an after school program. Here in Keene there are several of them including ones at the school and at the YMCA, both of which are reasonably priced. There are...
- A great group that I found for my 8 yr. old son who was an only child for quite a while and my two nephews that are now living with us after the passing of their mom i...
- Hi, I have a shy child, She is 16 know .I tryed everything to get her to meet her friends.the more I puch her ,the more she stayed home.Try to get her friends # and se...
Induction vs Not Being Induced
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on January 6, 2010
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Hey Mamas,
I was wondering if any of you have experience with being induced with a labor and then not being induce with the next labor, was it easier, shorter, the sa...
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- I was induced the first time and not the 2nd. Both were a vaginal birth with no medication whatsoever. My 2nd showed up at 39 weeks (exactly as my 1st one to the day) ...
- I was induced with my first baby born Sept 2009. I went a week past the due date and the doctor sceduled me for an induction. It was the worst experience ever. I had t...
- I've had 4 kids all 1-2 weeks past their due date. All were vaginal deliveries with no pain meds and 2 were induced/2 were not. I think inducing can speed things along...
Husbands That Don't Want to Talk
Asked by A.F. from Lafayette
on April 5, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to handle a husband that doesn't want to talk? I have been married for ten years now and you would think that talking would be ...
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- Dear A.; I have the same husband; are you sure we are not married to the same man? I have been married to him for almost 12 years and I find him quite exhausting. ...
- On the work aspect, you might try emailing him! :) If you do this rather than calling, you can allow him to read the emails at his convenience. Also, you don't use ...
- Please find you a friend to talk to, and I mean a Male friend. Just to talk about anything, every one need that friend to talk and listining to. Please understand I'...
Anyone with Ideas
Asked by H.R. from Dallas
on September 22, 2008
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I am having a little girl. I cant think of any names for her and its driving me crazy. I want something cute but not the same names everyone has. if anyone has a name ...
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- My girls are Katie and Sarah....and I absolutely love them. A name that I love but it is not very popular is Havana. Good luck!!
- I was all alone when I was Pregnant w/my 1st son at 19. It is Scary but i think you wil do great. Go w/you gut and you will be fine. I always loved Madelyn, Ryan, Rya...
- Hi H., I just had a little girl and named her Vivien. If you need some advice before or after the baby is born, write me. I will be happy to help. (-:
When to Stop Breastfeeding
Asked by J.N. from Lincoln
on April 27, 2008
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I am looking for opinions on when it is ok to stop breastfeeding. I nursed my 1st child to 11 mo, second didn't work out so well, and was only able to nurse for 7 wee...
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- Hello- I just wanted to let you know that you should never feel guilty- you did more for your children than many people do! I nursed all three of my children- the old...
- Relax its ok to stop breastfeeding. Its very time consuming. I breastfed all three of my boys for no longer then 6 months. My boys are now 21 and 16 and have never h...
- I only breast fed my 2 boys for 6 weeks. My doctor (who is a specialist in the pediatric field) told me that even if you only breast feed for 1 week it is better than ...
