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I'm Going on Vacation!! How Do I Deal with the Guilt?
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on April 29, 2007
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I am so excited I am going to my very first spa treatment at a bed & Breakfast in Hot springs Arkansas.I'm going with my best friend for a girls getaway. Then it's off...
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- Please relax and go enjoy a much deserved vacation. It doesn't happen very often...so be so grateful that you have wonderful family that you trust to help you with yo...
- I know how you feel! I left my kids for more than one night for the first time last year. One weekend I went to Kansas City "to get away from it all" and two weeks l...
- I agree with Tracie...they're probably happy to get rid of you, but they will be just as happy when you're back! It's good to have a break from your family every so of...
13 Month Old Self Weaning?
Asked by A.N. from Houston
on August 8, 2009
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I have a wonderfully sweet 13 month old son that I've been nursing. At about 12 months he acted less interested in nursing and will nurse for a few minutes then squirm...
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- 13 months of breastfeeding is great. When I quit breastfeeding my daughter I was just sad. I still sometimes get sad thinking about it because I had to stop for medi...
- Guilty? You have done a great job. He is so healthy and smart, he is now ready to start exploring the world. Let him lead the way. He sounds independent so let him sta...
- Hi A., I am a postpartum doula and I have helped clients who are weaning children old enough to be drinking cows milk/milk. One thing we have done successfully is ...
Teaching My 10 Year Old to Be a Good Friend
Asked by M.T. from Houston
on April 13, 2007
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My beautiful ten year old daughter, Shelby has had a best friend, Alyssa for almost three years now. They have been inseperable, they play very well together, love bei...
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- Hi, Did something happen at school today to change her mind? Maybe other friends made fun of her for going to spend the night. Especially when there is an ill child...
- Honestly if it has been me, I would told her no. She may be scared of the possibility that her friend will have a seizure while she is there, that she may be contag...
- M., I don't think you are wrong. I think it was a teachable moment. Your daughter has to learn early in life that it is important to keep her words, and commitmen...
I Feel Really Guilty for Not Breastfeeding Anymore
Asked by S.P. from Chicago
on December 9, 2008
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my dd is 15 mos old and 2 weeks ago I stopped nursing her. She was a breastfeed baby only and we both enjoyed the experience. I previously nursed her 2 older sis...
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- You know what's best for yourself and baby. Do not let anyone tell you when or when not to nurse; that's a decision ONLY a mom can make for herself and child. I nu...
- Agree with other posters - nobody but you and your daughter can tell you when to wean. If both of you still want it then plase, keep nursing her! I did tell my son, ...
- Though I've always said that once mine start talking good it is time to stop...I've never had to stop them. Both my girls I nursed for a year. They both weaned prett...
Work Guilt
Asked by G.H. from Cleveland
on July 27, 2009
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I have a 2 year old daughter. I have to leave for work overnight for 4 days. She is staying with my husband 3 of the days and my parents one. I know she is in good ...
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- Might not worry about HER thinking so much as maybe shifting YOUR thoughts. How about realizing that it's a VERY good thing for her to have one-on-one time w/ dad AND...
- If your husband keeps her pretty busy it will go fairly fast. My husband and I went to Vegas for about the same length of time when our son was that age and he was so ...
- No, 20 min is not the same as 4 days in a 2 year olds mind. However, if you talk it up and help her to get excited about having special time with daddy/grandma and ar...
Thinking of Going Back to Work
Asked by L.K. from Springfield
on April 17, 2007
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I have a 3 year old and 20 month old. I was pregnant when I graduated college in 2003 and only worked full time for a while before my son was born. Since then I have b...
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- I completely understand what your going through. I am having a return to work or stay home dilemma myself ....my maternity leave is up next month but I have yet to fin...
- I currently have a 15 month old daughter and both my husband and I work full time. To be honest - it sucks not being able to spend all the time in the world with my li...
- I was in the exact same situation. I graduated from college when I was 2 months pregnant with my son. I never thought I'd be a stay at home mom because I worked so har...
Seeking a Pediatrician in San Diego Who Doesn't Push Vaccines?
Asked by N.M. from San Diego
on July 25, 2009
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I am wondering how to find a great pediatrician who will not force or guilt me into vaccines. I live in North County but will travel for the perfect doc! (I know thi...
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- Dr. Tai at Valle Verde Pediatrics in Poway.. LOVE HIM! He is the best and I took the more 'conservative' approach w/vaccinations (followed Dr Sears 'schedule' from his...
- I go to Dr. Goldfinger at Center for Health Care on Pomerado Rd behind the hospital. He's great and doesn't push anything but will ask questions to make sure you've ac...
- I love our pediatrician, Dr. Rachel Ireland, at the Kaiser Center in Clairemont. She works with our family with our alternate vaccination schedule. She has two young...
Baby Won't Sleep
Asked by T.C. from Salt Lake City
on March 28, 2008
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I have a five week old little girl. She is sleeping really good at night, and only waking up about twice. During the day, however, she won't sleep without being held...
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- Make sure she is swaddled and I put my son in one of those floor swings that really is kind of like cuddling to them. Not sure the name of it, but it would go a good ...
- We had a colicky one and watching the video "The Happiest Baby on the Block" was a lifesaver! It's by Dr. Harvey Karp. He's been on either Oprah or Dr. Phil several ...
- We had a lot of luck with the papason swing. Instead of just the forward motion it will also go side to side, and when they are little, they seem to like that more. ...
Angry That I Was Unable to Breastfeed.....
Asked by L.W. from Dallas
on February 16, 2009
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Ladies please help me. I don't know where else to turn. My husband thinks I need to speak to a psychologist about this issue because I am not able to let it go. I h...
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- After reading your post and the other responses, I have to agree that counseling would be a very good decision. I have an 8 month old and so it wasn't that long ago th...
- I am a licensed counselor, and I strongly encourage you to find a therapist to talk to. It is normal to have some anger, sadness, or frustration about not breastfeedin...
- I strongly urge you to listen to your husband, who sounds like a very caring man and seek professional help immediately.
