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Do You Ever Get Overwhelmed?
Asked by S.S. from Mobile
on July 1, 2008
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I know there are lots of moms that do more than I do on their average day but how do they keep it together? I have 2 kids & work 32 hours a week but I never seem to f...
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- of course your 6 year old is whining, Daddy isn't here anymore. Just because after 2 kids he wasn't the guy for you anymore doesn't mean he isn't the guy for them. Ar...
- You are not alone - you are dealing with a lot. Divorce in itself is a major stressor. I'm sorry you are going through all that - one suggestion I can make is this: ...
- Being a mom is overwhelming, period.. You have to make time for yourself. Develop a daily routine for each day and set timers for doing things such as folding clothe...
How to Reduce Weight
Asked by G.R. from Chicago
on April 12, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm trying to reduce my weight but couldn't. I cant find time to go to gym with my 20 months old daughter. I'm bulky in my arms and thighs. Which food helps ...
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- Portion control is what I struggle with! It's a pain, but get a food scale and start measuring your pasta, etc. and learning what a true portion should be. Soup is a g...
- Eat 5-6 times a day. Cut out the fats and oils and make sure the meals are tiny,4-5 ounces. Drink lots of water. Tiny meals keep your body functioning and burning fat ...
- Do you take your daughter on walks? Exercise really is key to losing and maintaining weight. If I was you, I'd try to get in a 15-20 minute walk a day. Also, make...
Advise...can You Really Have It All Career, Motherhood & Wife....lol
Asked by K.M. from New York
on February 14, 2007
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This is a long one….lol… I am desperately seeking an answer from numerous mothers who had to make the same difficult decision. Prior to me giving birth to my ama...
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- K., As once before someone told me if your not happy, the family will also be unhappy. You will become more and more frustrated and everyone will be miserable as yo...
- Hi K...First I want to congratulate you on the birth of your long awaited babygirls. My husband and I waited for 9 years for our babygirl, and by the grace of God, we...
- K., Wow, it sounds like you are feeling very overwhelmed. It is a struggle for many of us who want it all. There is a book called "Sequencing" that you amy want t...
Working Mom Looking for the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on February 24, 2007
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I'm looking for some advise/encouragement. Since my hubby is at work a lot I (lovingly & willingly) take on most of the house and baby duties. It is just so hard try...
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- Try doing the chores together. I don't mean husband does one thing and you another. Things will seem to go by faster and the two of you can share your day. Make mea...
- Hi J. ~ I have two children one is three and the other is one. I do several odd/small jobs in order to stay home with my children and also contribule financially. ...
- hey my name is O. and I've been looking onto starting my own child care service at my home.i live in the wesland area.i come from a christan family an I love children....
Need Help W/exercise!
Asked by H.O. from Abilene
on December 8, 2006
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I am starting to get frustrated w/the fact that I can't seem to find time to workout at all. I need to lose between 15-20lbs and that kind of seems impossible right n...
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- I have a two year old and a 10 month old. I fit in my excercises in, in the morning before everyone wakes up. I run about a mile, (you have to work up to it with int...
- H., You should understand that a mommy should take care of herself in order to be the best mommy you can be. Find time somehwere somehow to get a little exercise ...
- H. Not sure what kind of work out you are wanting to do, but the way that I manage to fit it into my schedule is by using the child care center at the gym. I go to ...
Time?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on March 6, 2009
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So, I am very confused...well maybe not confused, just annoyed. I have several things that are a need to happen thing right now. Over a year ago I was in an auto ac...
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- Have you thought about someone to trade childare with??
- How frustrated you must be! I'm not sure what your budget is like, but here's a few things that have worked for me: 1. Trade babysitting with a friend during your ap...
- I feel for you, sometimes I feel that I go go go 27 hours a day. I too have the issue of finding someone to "baby sit" when I need to. My family either can't (mother...
HOW Does One Handle Two in Diapers?!
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on January 30, 2008
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My daughter is 1 week old and my son is almost 20 months. I am still recovering from the birth and get wobbly when on my feet too long. I'm not supposed to lift my son...
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- Wow, I know how you feel, my kids are 13 months apart but they are 6 and 7 now. I remember those days. Put the older one in day care just for a few months so you'll ...
- My two are 16 months apart and I had a c-secton with my second. It was very hard the first few weeks, but once you are able to carry you oldest it seemed to get easie...
- I can't imagine how hard it must be. The offer still stands for some help so you can relax and get a long bath/shower and do other things that you need to do. You a...
Transitioning to Expressed Breastmilk
Asked by S.L. from Chicago
on September 13, 2006
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does anyone have any suggestions for transitioning from breastfeeding to expressed breastmilk via pumping? i'm starting now because i need to return to work in 5 week...
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- Hi S., Have you considered breastfeeding before and after work? I'd be happy to talk to you about working and breastfeeding/pumping. My Working Moms Support Group m...
- I pumped for my daughter from 6 weeks until 1 yr old, as well as breasfed while I was at home. Here are my tips from experience: - Try different nipples and bottle...
- S., I also used the medela pump and I loved the hands-free bustier (on sale for $30 at www.awomanswork.com). I pumped several times a day before I stopped but that...
Pilates DVD Recommendations
Asked by K.A. from San Diego
on January 24, 2008
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Got a question for everyone here. I am going to be taking up pilates as recommended by my midwife. TMI reason....after having 2 children, both of which I ended up with...
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- Hi K., I don't know of any specific Pilates DVDs, but I have an awesome Yoga video that you can buy at Target. It's by Lamaze, Yoga for Your Pregnancy. It has a brown...
- I am a certified Pilates instructor. The reason why your midwife recommended Pilates is that when done correctly the PC and transverse abdominal muscles are engaged. I...
- There are actually alot of exercise dvd's out that you can do while you are pregnant. One is Pilates During Pregnancy, you can find it one Amazon.com for about $20. ...
Need Some Structure for My 3 Year Old
Asked by J.F. from Kalamazoo
on May 8, 2007
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I am a stay at home mom who works from home. I have two home based businesses that I run and I have a three year old and a one year old, both girls. I am struggling ...
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- Are there any teenage or college age students in your area who could watch the girls even a couple mornings a week so that you could focus on your work? I used to bab...
- Hi J., I too am a stay home mom with a 10 year old and 13 year old with a home based business. First, it depends what type of home based businesses you have becaus...
- Ok, here is my 2 cents. . . I am a SAHM with 6 kids - ages 15, 13, 12, 8, 19 months, and 2 months. I have also been trying to supplement my husbands income by sell...
