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How Much to Pay??
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on August 15, 2009
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I am looking for an on-call sitter in the Plano area for about two days a week (random) to watch my 10 month old all day and to pick-up and care for my 6 year old afte...
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- That's only $6/hr or so...I doubt you'll find anyone to do that for that pay. Unless they are illegal or something like that. But remember, you get what you pay for....
- Thankfully, we have just passed the age where we pay sitters for our daughter. As a guide though...we had a weekly date night and guaranteed a minimum of $40 for t...
- Yes, $50 is appropriate, I'd say.
Back and Hip Pain
Asked by J.L. from Harrisburg
on June 1, 2009
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I have been having problems with my SI joint and hip joint. I am to the point where I am relying on my 10 year to help me with most housework. Has anyone had this pr...
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- There is already a lot of great advice posted here - but here is my two cents! :) I have had degeneration in my back since I can remember - it's hereditary as far ...
- J.-I would get to an Orthopedic Doctor ASAP. I never ever had back problems in my life until I went to a chiropractor for my shoulder. My back started to go out all ...
- I suggest you see your primary care physician and get a referral to physical therapy. I had severe pain in my hip and leg. The strengthening exercises and even more ...
Mom Needs Help with the Work Load
Asked by M.S. from Salt Lake City
on May 2, 2008
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Me & my husband both work and we have an 18 Month old. Seems like there is no time to get the housework done and watch the baby. MY husband is still on our old schedul...
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- Make a list of the chores you can't finish and offer to hire a housecleaner? You can't make your husband do anything, but you could try offering to do something in ret...
- Go away for a day (or a weekend if needed) leaving him in charge of baby and house. When you return compliment him on ANYTHING that got done. No criticisms, just I...
- I think this probably happens often. My oldest was 22 months old when I gave birth to boy/girl twins. They were just over a month early, and I had been on bedrest fo...
PostPardum Depression????
Asked by K. from Tampa
on June 7, 2008
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I am looking for some advice. I am a 33 year old with a 4.5 month old daughter a 3 year old son and 15 year old step son(who lives with us) In the past few weeks I h...
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- Dear K., Greetings!!! I truly understand how you are feeling as a MAMA myself. Being in a rut is downright depressing and definitely not fun, especially when yo...
- I agree - get some blood work done. I ended up with postpartum thyroidism
- Hi, K., Sorry to hear that you are experiencing depression. I don't know if it is postpartum depression or not but I do know that depression is the pits. I suffered w...
Productivity Tips with Toddler
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on August 2, 2009
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I probably should have asked this question long ago, when my daughter first started getting out of her safe area. Since I have no longer been able to barricade her in...
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- I do most of my housework while my younger 2 boys are napping. My oldest boy will usually rest and watch a movie or play quietly while I do what I need to. Or I sit ...
- You need to use naptime and bedtime and while Daddy is supervising....amd most importantly...some things may not get done and yo have to learn to let go just a bit! Th...
- I do as much as I possibly can with my toddler. It is amazing what they can do, and they LOVE working with me. The jobs go much slower, but we are gaining so much mo...
OK Mom's - Need Some Advice on Reasonable Expectations of Hubby
Asked by D.K. from Dallas
on July 29, 2009
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Can you mom's tell me what you think is reasonable to expect out of my hubby. To give you a bit of back-ground I am a FTWM. I work the regular week, and do take work...
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- While I understand making comparisons, I don't think its helpful. Every situation is different, and different people's solutions won't necessarily work for you. You ...
- Have you tried talking to him about this? Tell him that in order for you to be a better partner and parent you need to have a little time to yourself too. It's hard...
- My advice is the same - hire a good housekeeper that will do your laundry and clean. Ours has been with us a long time and even keeps us stocked up on toilet paper, b...
How Do You Divide Chores at Your House?
Asked by H.K. from Phoenix
on July 27, 2009
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In the past I have done most or all of the housework. I am the best at it and I had the time (being a stay-at-home). However, my free-lance job is now taking me out of...
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- Hey H.! My kids are older now but what I used to do was make a schedule. My kids had to have all their chores done before they left to school, or if in the summer,...
- You obviously have not tried MY chore charts!! ;) While they might be a bit remedial for your older kids, your 5 and 8 year old are our target audience! Visit www.myti...
- I hear you, it's a tough situation, I also have 4 kids and now that they are older, I do expect a bit more. I've explained that we all live in this house, we all make...
Work Life Balance-Suggestions
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on February 4, 2008
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First of all, I don't believe that there is such a thing as "work life balance." If you are a working mother, you have no choice but to figure out some way to manage ...
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- SAHM not all it's cracked up to be. You lose your sense of "self" your own "identity" sometimes. Hubby thinks that house should be spotless and kids perfect,,,you hair...
- M., I do the work life balance.. its very hard which you know, but here are some of the things I do to make is less stressful. The chores in the house, Cooking, cl...
- Someone that I know who was struggling with the work/life balance thing retired from her teaching job in the first 6 months because of a home based business she launch...
Ideas for Sleep Training (non-CIO)
Asked by M.C. from Tampa
on April 14, 2009
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My almost 15 month old son has never been a good sleeper. All other children that we know that are around his age sleep at least 133% more each day. Despite this, he...
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- I commend you for sticking with your baby and NOT doing the CIO. It is natural motherly instict to cry and for it not to feel right... take care of your baby and your ...
- I didn't read the other posts so sorry of this is more of the same. It sounds to me like your little guy is, um, normal. My first son "required" the cuddling,...
- While unfortnately I don't have any particular advice to offer...I just wanted to say your not alone...we have some of the same sleeping issues here......I just think ...
Just Need Some Opinions and Feedback from This...
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on July 20, 2009
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Okay so as most or some of you may already know, my husband and I are new parents to a beautiful 7 week baby girl named ALMA ESPERANZA "HOPE" SOTO. She arrived on Tues...
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- I am probably going to have a completely different point of view than most other people because I breastfed both of my kids. Therefore, I did everything and hubby did...
- Just curious, does your baby nap during the day where you could do some of these things while she is napping? Surely, she does sleep most of the time right now or at l...
- I am by far no expert on this..... my daughter is 14 now. I also know it is HARD to adjust to a new baby. It is a HUGE blessing but also puts a hardship emotional...
