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Third Child
(OK, we'd like more us time, but other than that we love it) Another child, although we know the chaos it would undoubtedly cause, could only enhance our ...
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- Hi D., I know who you are. My son Matthew used to go to school with Jake. If you can afford the third child the hell with what everyone else says. My only biased is...
- I have to confess I am biased on the issue. I hope you will understand why when I tell you I have three beautiful children. I think that this decision should really b...
- I think it is wonderful that you want to have another child and can afford it. (Only if you can afford it, of course.) I know everyone will think this is an awful th...
Only Child
I always thought we would have another, but I have recently had some health issues that may mean he is going to be an only child. He is very happy and well ...
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- My daughter is seven and an only child. I had a hysterectomy when she was only one. I've often thought of using a surrogate to have another child or of adopting. I ...
- I had an amniotic fluid embolism when my son was born, & I ended up having an emergency hysterectomy. Adoption is not something we want, & surrogacy is not something ...
- DeDe, I know exactly how you feel! I'm one of six, and the baby, actually of 8. I couldn't imagine not having my siblings, and it was so important to me that my ...
Naperville Montessorri Versus Prairie Children Preschool
Oct 13, 2009 ... I can't speak for Montessori, but my son was in Prairie Children for a year and a half, ... preschool montessori · only children ...
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- Our experience with Prairie Children Preschool was awful!! Please observe so you know what is really going on!!!
- I can't speak for Montessori, but my son was in Prairie Children for a year and a half, and he absolutely loved it. He has autism and Tourette Syndrome, and he was in ...
- I can only speak for Prairie as I have no experience with the other school. I LOVE Prairie! My son is in his second year. He is in a classroom with only 12 or 13 stud...
Children at Funerals?
My answer would be that it depends on how close the child is to the person who has died. If it is someone she sees only once in a while, I don't see the ...
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- I have a friend who is now close to 30 y/o that can not go to funerals still. Her mother did not feel it was appropiate to take to funerals until she was about 10 year...
- If it were me, I think I would take her to the wake but not to the funeral. It has been my experience that people enjoying seeing the little ones at times like this a...
- I agree - take her to the wake but not the funeral.
Only Child??
Read all 68 responses: "I'm 36 and have a 13 month old daughter. Currently I am a stay at home mom. Before my daughter was born, I taught for 12 years.
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- I am also a stay-at-home-mom with a 4 year old. I am 33 and worked as a teacher for 5 years. I am really wanting to get back to work soon but we are also thinking abou...
- I am 32 and I have three kids they are fun at times and hard at times. But I would NEVER change a thing. This past weekend my daughter 7 went away for the weekend the ...
- I have to respond real quick, even though I know you got a ton of responses. We've had four beautiful children in 3 1/2 years and I am the youngest of six kids. It's...
Should I Have Another Child?
So please let go of society's negatives perception of only children. ... My husband is an only child, and has said that he sees how I am with my siblings ...
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- We have a now 6yr. old and a 2 yr. old. We had our second daughter partly because of not wanting to have the 6 yr. old by herself. OUr 2 yr. has been a wonderful...
- My only advice is to go with your heart on this. It doesn't sound like you really want another child. Having another child for the sake of your first is really not a...
- I definitely don't think you should have another child unless it's something you and your husband both want. Having a child simply to provide a full-time sibling for ...
Husband Doesnt Want Another Child
Please understand that I am a only child and while I had a wonderful childhood I have never wanted to have an only child always wanted just two children. ...
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- are you religious? the adding-a-child-to-our-family has always been a matter of prayer for us, and we trust that God will help us be ready when it is time. keep in ...
- Hi T....I don't want what I say to upset you, so let me start with saying I know what it feels like to want a child. It took me 3 years to have my daughter (who is no...
- T., I think I have posted this before, but I will probably be 80 years old and still feel that tug, that bittersweet tug, of motherhood. Of pregnancy. Of holding ...
When to Take a Child to the Emergency Room?
Jun 28, 2009 ... She's my only child and I freaked. She'd never been sick, not even a cold. It was after business hours, so I took her to the ER. ...
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- Hi E., I have always given my pedi a call first, even if it's the nurse and explain the symptoms to them. If they recommend that a trip to the ER is needed then I w...
- My pediatrician has a 24 hour triage line. They will ask for symptoms and refer you to the ER if it is a genuine emergency. If I am looking for information on-line, ...
- I think it depends on the age and the symptoms of your child...and then there is just that maternal instinct. You know your children better than anyone else...if your...
No Sibling Coming
I have a girlfriend who has an only child who is 12 now. ..... A lot of only children become strong leaders because they have had so many more opportunities ...
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- My son is an only child.He had many friends and cousins that were regular visitors.He also atteneded pre-school . He started school at 4 years old .He atteneded churc...
- My heart goes out to you, J.! I think he'll be fine because you "get it"! I'd keep in involved in sports like soccer, play dates, swim lessons, scouts, and anything ...
- Have you considered adoption or even fostering some needy children? Your son should be learning about sharing, self -centeredness and picking up after himself anyway,...
Will I Regret Having Only One Child?
Read all 69 responses: "my son will be 3 in April and everyone around us is asking when #2 is coming. my husband is pretty much leave it up to me to make ...
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- You will always second guess any decision you make! You have a lot on your caregiving plate right now, and you're feeling pushed by your age, all the questions, and th...
- Hi G., Well it seems like you have a lot on your plate already with your father's health and your panic attics. As I read your question, it sounds like you are tryin...
- Hi! You are not being selfish and enjoy caring for the one you have. I had my last 7 years later and she and I have a fun relationship,I had her when I was 37 and I wo...
