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C-section Versus VBAC
Asked by B.G. from Lima
on June 5, 2008
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Hello all! I was wondering about your experiences with VBAC. I had a c-section with my first in May of 2007 due to complications after labor for 10 hours and pushing f...
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- Hi B.. I know you have gotten a lot of responses, but I wanted to tell you my experience. Deciding on a VBAC or repeat C-Section will depend on a lot of factors. ...
- I had a VBAC after my first c-section. I first decided to have one because I hated the section, my oldest was going to be 15 months at the time of the birth so I wante...
- Hi B.! The C-section and vaginal birth experiences are so different for everyone. I had c-sections (three) and was given the option of VBAC when I was in labor wi...
Husband Doesn't Believe in College
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on October 13, 2010
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I just found out that my husband doesn't think going to college is necessary, and doesn't plan on encouraging it for his daughter. I think college or some type of trad...
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- I went to college for about 34 hours. I was not a good student and had lots of attention problems as it really bored me. Each person knows what is right for them. I...
- Well hopefully at 18, she is an adult and can make her own decisions. My hubby struggles to find good jobs because he did not go to college. It may not be essential ...
- i'm also a homeschooler, and i do see his point. as an autodidact myself i think i'm a good example of how much you can learn outside of the proscribed boundaries of a...
Follow up to "Uh-oh Insert Foot" Political
Asked by M.F. from Portland
on September 19, 2012
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You all claim that when we see the FULL video we will change our tune??
Here is the FULL video.
It aint pretty.
Be careful what you wish for. This man is so out of ...
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- "Reported for trying to start arguments. This is not a political site. Nothing to do with parenting in this question." -M. F. answers from Portland, OR on August ...
- Here's what I have learned as a moderately liberal democrat living in a very staunch republican state.....talk about interesting dinner conversations sometimes. Yo...
- Obama 2012! LOl M.! Even *I* would take Dubya back if the only other choice was R'Money!!! The problem with Mitt Romney's campaign is....well, Mitt Romney. L...
I'm Not a Mom...I'm Not Even a Wife!
Asked by S.G. from Salt Lake City
on February 27, 2008
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I've been dating my boyfriend for about 15 months. We've talked about marriage quite a few times and come to the decision that we should take care of our debt (credit...
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- My husband and I got married to make things like insurance and renting a home easier. We already shared our common goals. We already had dreams of our future. We alrea...
- Stop pressuring yourself so much! I dated throughout my twenties without even thinking about marriage/kids. When I was 29 I married my best friend and had my first chi...
- I know you might not want to hear this, but you are both very young and there is plenty of time! With my husband, I never pressured him to ask...we dated 4 years befo...
Experience/Opinions On Walkers?
Asked by N.L. from New York
on July 22, 2008
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My daughter is almost 10 months old and about 2 weeks ago or so, she REALLY figured out how to dart all over the place in her walker. She absolutely loves the freedom...
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- I got an excersaucer at Target that had three legs- one was stationary and two were on wheels. It allowed my daughter to walk in circles but she couldn't actually go ...
- Hi N., We go to a play group with serveral other babies and you can tell which ones were given walkers and which were not. In our group the kids who were put in walke...
- I always used a stationary exerciser for my two children. I would never leave them in it for more than 1/2 hour at at time. Just make sure that your home is baby pro...
To Circumcise or Not?
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on July 2, 2008
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We have no religious requirements/obligations to (or not to) circumcise our son, who is due in 4 weeks. We have NO idea whether to opt for this or not and can’t see...
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- I have a healthy, 5 year old, uncircumcised son. We just couldn't be convinced it was medically necessary, too many times the final outcome is loss of sensation, nerve...
- Dear E.B., Ultimately it comes down to a personal choice, but for sanitary purposes I would choose circumcision. My Husband and I chose this route for all of our son...
- Mostly a personal choice, but keep in mind, boys tend to be dirty. I have to be all over my six year old to make sure he is cleaning properly, and he is circumcized. ...
Breast Feeding
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on January 7, 2010
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I was helping another Mom with a weening question, and noticed many Moms judged her for weening rather then giving her support or advice. I was curious how come a Mot...
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- I think that you have posed a very good and pertinent question. My baby is 10 weeks and I am thankful for her everyday, but she is on formula. I had done all of the r...
- J. - I have come to a point in my "mamasourcing" where I just answer a question if it is applicable to my situation. It really makes me mad when I read a request from...
- Get ready for a bunch of soap box ranting! I get what you are saying and I believe it is no ones place to tell you weather to breast feed or for how long. It is simpl...
Anxiety After D&C
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on July 15, 2009
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First I'd like to say thank you to all the moms that have helped me through some rough times by providing such great advice. I love Mamasource!!!
I had a D&C 2 w...
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- hey M... I had a D&C and after, had two wonderful, healthy kids.. I understand the depression and even though it doesn't seem like it, you will feel better eventuall...
- Been there,with both,yes you can get preg. again and yes it hurts and I know that I did for quite a while.How ever when you do get and you will (practice makes perfect...
- Hi M., So sorry you have had to experience this and the loss of a child can be devasting. D&C's do not keep you from getting pregnant again- they just remove all the...
Voter ID Laws - What Am I Missing...
Asked by J.T. from New York
on July 11, 2012
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Hi Folks,
Serious question - I really do not understand why voter ID laws would be an issue. You have to be citizen to vote, and I beleive registered to vote in mo...
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- There is an interesting article in the Washington Post about it, which I have below. For the average middle class American, ID is a non issue. For the very poor, ID...
- The people who are against having to show ID to vote are typically the ones who want that vote on their side and think they will get it because of the campaign promise...
- Our country has rejected poll taxes, property ownership, literacy test, etc. as requirements for voting over the years. Voting is recognized as a fundmental and one o...
Does Omega-3 Vitamins Really Help?
Asked by J.N. from Seattle
on October 28, 2009
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Hello all,
In hopes to help my son's concentration a little better at school, it's been suggested he take an Omega-3 vitamin. Has anyone else tried this? He takes "...
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- Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid. Essential because the body requires them, especially for optimum nerve function. Unfortunately, the body does not produce these so ...
- My son has the same problem. I have heard a lot of good about the Omega-3, but can't help but think that if it's that simple... why are so many kids heavily medicated...
- There are numerous studies and articles discussing the importance that Omega-3 fatty acids and DHAs play in brain development. I would echo that it is important that ...
