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New Sibling 2 Years Apart.
Asked by E.O. from Biloxi
on February 5, 2007
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I just read a question and responses from a lady that was quite similar to mine. My baby is due in August. My youngest (who is the only girl) will be 2 in May. She has...
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- 1st question: I would wait until the baby arrives to see how your dau will react. Let her know how much she can help you when the baby arrives. Sometimes the library h...
- Your daughter should have been completely off the bottle but her first birthday, especially night time bottles. It will damage her teeth. You can always take her to th...
- My experience with sibling rivalry is that I try to involve the soon-to-be big brother/sister in every part of preparing for the baby. Then when the baby arrives, tak...
Desesperate New Mom Needs Advice. Please Help Me!
Asked by N.A. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2008
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I have an 8 weeks old lovely baby girl, and she as been a blessing to my life. I thought I was never going to be a mom because I had fertility problems, but God made m...
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- Oh N., I feel for you. Please, right now, leave this site and go to amazon.com. Search books for "The First Six Months",by Penelope Leach, the best baby book in the ...
- Hi N.: I too remember feeling the same way with my first baby. It's a miraculous gift and at the same time a very isolating and tough time. I found that getting out a...
- After 8 weeks, everyone is still adjusting and learning. Don't put blame on either one of you. Keep communication open and don'tpoint fingers at what is lacking (whi...
Irish Twins (Or Close to It)
Asked by R.G. from Boston
on December 5, 2007
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Hello Moms -
My son just turned one the other day. The next morning we found out I am expecting another! I was shocked since it took 6 years to conceive him after his...
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- Well, congratulations! You will certainly have a lot of action when the next one comes along. And do get ready to double up on everything! My husband and I adopted ...
- R., I have 3 kids they are 9,8,6 now. At my Oldest daughters 1st birthday I announced that I was having our second baby and I was nervous about it. I ended up movin...
- Hi R., My kids (my son is now 19 & daughter 18)are 1 year and 9 days apart. At the time, my husband traveled alot but I don't remember feeling overwhelmed. I kept...
Feedback on Having Unplanned Baby Late in Life.
Asked by T.B. from Houston
on July 28, 2008
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I just found out I am pregnant with my 3rd child. I have a 14 yr. old son and a 12 year old daughter and am just needing advice from any other older mom's who have had...
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- I just had to write because my mom was 40 when she had me, and she already had 4 boys. My youngest brother is 14 years older than me. I must admit, my entire family ...
- My sister had the same thing happen at your same age! As far as I know, they adjusted fine and love having a baby brother. Her oldest just left home this summer and ...
- T., My two children are 11years apart. My son is 15yrs old and my daughter is 4yrs old. My son was thrilled and loves having a little sister. He helps by watching h...
2 Year Old Having Trouble Adjusting to Newborn
Asked by S.G. from Seattle
on November 19, 2006
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I have an almost 23 month old boy and just had a baby girl. My son is having a very difficult time adjusting to his new sister. He is biting (not just people, but an...
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- Have s seen it happen many times. My kids are 6 and 1 so it did not occur as much but I did notice the changes. Crying, outburst for no reason. My cousin just had a ba...
- Hi S., I know what your going through. My son is 2 years and my daughter is 4 months.(22 months apart)What we have done with our son is to include him,Like getting...
- Ive been dealing with this myself. My son is 2 1/2 and my younger son is almost 6 mths now. At first he seemed ok with it all but then you could see he was getting ...
