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Tell MY DH or Not??
Asked by N.L. from Los Angeles
on December 20, 2010
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My DH is mad that I will not tell him why I took my 13 DD (his step-daughter) to the Dr. All I told him was that it was a “female problem” and that there was nothi...
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- This is a tough one, but if your daughter asked for confidentiality, then that is what you should do. Your husband should respect the situation enough to understand. ...
- Tell him you understand his frustration and that he feels left out. However, this is part of your DD's life that he is not a part of and is very private to her. Let hi...
- I'm assuming that because he is your husband, he is in all rights a "dad" to her. If this is the case, and he wants to know, I think he should know. Yes, you promise...
Hubby Lost My Daughters Glasses
Asked by R.T. from Norfolk
on July 6, 2008
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Well I really am trying not to be upset with my hubby but I'm at a loss of what to do. He took the kids swimming Thursday while I was at school, he did not pick her g...
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- If I were you I would be extremely upset with my husband. If he is resposible enough to take the kids swimming while you are out he should be more than capable of reme...
- I would keep calling. Are you guys military? If you are, go to NAVY relief, they may be able to help. Ask for a grant not a loan.
- Hi R.... may I be nosy and ask what is WSOL? I'd love to bring in a bit of money while I'm at home with the kids. As far as your situation... don't stress too much-- ...
Twins
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on February 17, 2011
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Since these are my first babies, i wanted to know if any of you other moms with multiples out there could tell me the things you LOVE about raising twins and the thing...
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- I have four month old identical twin boys. My favorites are trying to find features that make it easier to tell them apart. E has a round face and lighter skin tone an...
- I have 4 year old twins...two boys. The best thing about twins is that they always have someone to play with. The worst thing about twins is that they alwasy have so...
- I second everything elaine had to say. My identical twin girls will be 13 tomorrow! The first bit of advice I have is enjoy the time they are in nicu if that happens. ...
Smelly Basement
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on September 21, 2009
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We recently had some water leak from a pipe in the ceiling in our basement. There was a considerble amount of water coming in (clean not from sewer)that ran down some...
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- Do you have any windows in the basement? If we get a DRY hot day, leave them open for a while, but mostly I would recommend running a dehumidifier down there. It sound...
- Here's some ideas: I have lived through flooding where it is a really bad smell. Did you try a dehumifier? I like Febreeze, that smells pretty good Did you call a ...
- Damp Rid has made our seepage-prone basement a livable space. My main closet is in the basement (we have an old house with minute closets and I always keep one going....
Sending a Kindergartener to Summer School??
Asked by C.C. from Atlanta
on February 28, 2008
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My son went to pre-k and they felt that he was a little behind in development. So, they placed him in the DDK program at our elementary school. Now, it has been ment...
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- C.... I did a little research to learn what the "DDK Program" you mentioned is and it is specifically for kiddos with developmental delays. PLEASE pardon the questions...
- Hi C., Did you know that there have been extensive scientific studies proving that BOYS are NOT ready for school when girls are? Boys are programmed to develop their ...
- I have a child that had a developmental delay he is now after special ed prek and therapies finally where he should be for his age and doing very well, he is no longer...
Neighbors
Asked by T.F. from Orlando
on April 11, 2007
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This isn't a mommy issue- just a general one... How do you get to know your neighbors?? We're moving soon and I want to get to know my new neighbors. We've lived in th...
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- we live in a tight neighborhood. i live on a dead end street, we all know everyone, except for the 2 new renters at the end of the street, they keep to themselves. we ...
- Take the little one for a walk on the weekends during the day, or on the weekdays right around the time people are returning from work. That's how we met some of our ...
- I would introduce myself to the immediate neighbors just to let them know who you are, what kind of cars you drive, etc. so that you can keep an eye on each others ho...
Twin Due Dates and Things People Ask
Asked by E.L. from Detroit
on September 3, 2011
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I'm 26 weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins, and I was wondering what do you/did you/would you tell people who ask when you're due with twins? Do you tell them your actu...
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- I suggest that you can just smile and not say anything sort of as if you didn't hear them. This should cause them to think about their question and realize it's inapp...
- With due dates, I think you should choose what you want. If you're having them at 37 weeks, that is a due date too:-) So, it would be accurate. With all the quest...
- You are so nice :) I have 13 year old twins, and the questions don't stop! I tried to be nice, but after a while, it got really hard. If/when someone says, "wow, I'...
Jogging While Kids sleep...is This Safe?
Asked by R.G. from Dallas
on August 18, 2010
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I'm in desperate need of a work-out. I was getting up and walking/jogging early in the morning while the kids (toddler & infant) slept and my husband hadn't left for ...
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- I think by asking the question it tells me that you have some reservations. Go with your gut feeling and don't leave them unsupervised. If you have to talk yourself ...
- I was thinking the same thing as you "I'm going to be in the front of the house with the monitor on" but the biggest deal for ME with this one is not the safety of you...
- I agree with the other posters. No, I wouldn't be able to do it. I know your situation to well though, since my husband works out of town M-F and that gives me no...
We Have Full Custody of My Stepson and I Don't Know How to Be a Full Time Mom!
Asked by E.F. from Columbus
on March 8, 2007
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My husband and I got married last year and I've known my stepson for six years. He's ten now and going through an argueing stage. He used to listen and come to me fo...
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- WOW!!!! These responses are overwhelmingly helpful. I am a 27 yr. old stepmom of a 16 yr. old who lives with us full time, and has since he was 10 yrs. old. His mom li...
- I went through the exact situation with my stepdaughter. Number one, you and your husband need to talk and be on the same page with discipline. Never go to your husban...
- I don't have step-children, but I do have an 11 year old boy. So I can tell you, it's not just you b/c you're a stepmom. Boys ignore their birth mom's too. Boys rel...
WoWedding Reception Invite
Asked by M.N. from Green Bay
on June 14, 2011
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One of my coworkers recently got married and is having a reception in a bar. She is having close friends earlier in the evening for a buffet style dinner and at 8:00pm...
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- I like the suggestion of calling the bar to find out who is paying, remember a tip also needs to be included in the price of the drink. We went to a wedding a few ...
- You are absolutely right. TACKY! I also get the feeling you are looking for permission to bug off and not go. I give you that permission. :) Ask yourself if not...
- Well, seeing that you are going to a bar reception and not the actual wedding event, I would not feel gifts are, for lack of a better word, "required." I would assume...
