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Husband Going on Business Trip
My husband is a very hands-on father and our son eagerly waits for daddy to ... The Dad was going to go out of town and before he left, he gave his son a ...
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- Hey L., My husband travels almost weekly. It was difficult at first, but we got used it. My son is 4 1/2 and my other is 13 months. When my husband is gone we try t...
- I don't have a traveling husband, but something my neighbor does when they leave their children for a few days is she goes to the dollar store and she finds fun things...
- Hey L. (it's C. from playgrp)... I saw this great idea from a kids show I was watching... The Dad was going to go out of town and before he left, he gave his son a "bo...
Baby Refusing Bottle from Dad
Read all 5 responses: "I am breastfeeding my 4 month old, and we have been giving her bottles of breast milk since she was 3 weeks old.
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- I don't think it has anything to do with your husband giving her a bottle, but EVERYTHING to do with the bedtime routine. She has gotten into the routine of nursing be...
- Wear one of your husband's soft, comfy t-shirts to bed for a couple nights. Then have him wear it while feeding her. The familiar scent of you might comfort her enough...
- Leave the house when your husband feeds her. She can probably sense/smell you. I am guessing that is why she took the bottle from your mom?? You were not in the house?...
Help with Demanding 14 Month
We are both very happy that he admires his Dad this much but we can't ... At the same time your son is bonding with his daddy who is not home all the time. ...
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- Hello B.. Your son sounds very spirited. I am a mother of two girls, and I remeber this stage as if it were yesterday. I also helped my mom,cousins, and aunts raise a ...
- His father should be holding him, playing with him, loving him, engaging with him AS MUCH AS YOUR SON NEEDS HIM TO! You guys aren't going to spoil him by hanging out a...
- I don't know that I really have any advice as my almost 14 month old hasw been like this with me for the past few months. She is just starting to get over it and now ...
Visitation with Dad.
Read all 14 responses: "My ex-husband for the most part is a great dad. He gets the kids 12 days a month. My question is, is that too much.
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- I think that is between you and your husband. If he is a good dad then I don't see the problem. My husband and I were seperated for three years. I let him have the kid...
- Hi! I am also a single mom age 25. I have two boys, 4 & 7 that visit their dad every weekend. It's hard for me to be away from them as well, but I also know how import...
- If he's a good dad, I'd say this is pretty close to ideal in your situation -- the ideal being "happily married." When "happily married" isn't an option, happily co-p...
She Wants to Meet Her Dad!
Read all 9 responses: "As you all know I have 3 children and 2 of them live elsewhere. But I'm tring to figure out what it is I need to do for my littlest ...
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- i take it you do not where he is at? i think your daughter is old enough to face the truth-u've tried to get in contact w/o response...shoot-maybe SHE should write the...
- My niece has not seen her dad since she was about five. Her response was different from your daughter's in that when he tried to reunite she wanted nothing to do with...
- My daughter never met her father either. While she was still quite young I had to tell her that he chose not to have anything to do with us or her because he didn't kn...
Dad's View on Breastfeeding
Read all 9 responses: "Has anyone encountered a little jealousy from the hubbie while breastfeeding?"
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- I helped him get over the jealousy, by making him get a little involved. Even though I didn't really need to pump, I would say "please help me, my other breast is so ...
- My husband was the same way. I breastfed my daughter for 13 months. I think he was mostly jealous of the bond my daughter and I were forming. To this day, my daught...
- A., In confiding with a female friend, (who thought I should respond to your situation), my question to you is simple. Is dad getting his little bit of attention? O...
Mad at Dad
Read all 6 responses: "Hello fellow moms. I am 29 weeks pregnant and due in July . Lately, I get angry at my husband more frequently. I feel like it is the ...
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- I felt like this too when pregnant with the second baby (she's 4 months old now). It is much harder on everyone once you already have the first baby--think about the ...
- I think it is more your hormones than anything else. I am 24 weeks pregnant with number 2. My son is 20 months old, I work full time and dad works full time. We still ...
- Hang in there, S.! I was in the same boat as you when pregnant with my second child (who is 2 months old now); I have another son who was 15 months old when his brothe...
Dad's Lack of Concern for SIDS
Read all 10 responses: "We have a beautiful baby boy, Ethan, that will be 2 months thus Saturday the 22nd. I have learned a lot about SIDS and the causes of ...
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- Hi H., First let me say that it is totally normal to be freaked out about your children, especially the first. However, some things are definitely worth being p...
- Dear H.: Most cases of SIDS ARE PROVOKED BY VACCINES!!! I would highly recommend that you buy Dr. Robert Mendelsohn's book: "How to raise a healthy child in spite o...
- Sorry, I guess that was a bit rude. I didn't mean to come off so harsh. Have the pedi talk to your husband.
Dad I Dont Want You To...
Read all 40 responses: "So I am planning my small wedding for the end of this year. It is my first but I am older and already have the kids.
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- I had my 17 year old son walk me down the aisle, with my dad and step-dad behind us. It was very touching and I was so happy that all three guys could do that with me!
- walk with all of them. My sister had my mom and dad walk her.
- It sounds like you and your dad must have a good relationship, as you are worried about how he will respond... I would find a way to incorporate your boys and your ...
Ideas to Let Dad Know We Are Expecting
Read all 8 responses: "My husband is out of town. Last night I took a pegnancy test and it came back + He comes in very late tonight, but I wanted to let ...
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- I know it is last minute but you could put a t-shirt on your son saying "big brother". That would include you both in the surprise! Good luck!!
- Give him his favorite beverage in a baby bottle or have your 1 year old be sleeping in a "I'm a big brother" t-shirt when he goes in to peek at him. Good luck and c...
- I did this once: Wrote the news on a note and then put it in a small box, wrapped it up, bow and all, and gave it to my husband as a gift. He loved it! Best wishes ...
