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Seeking Advice on Traveling WITHOUT Baby
Asked by J.T. from Buffalo
on January 12, 2009
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Hi Moms. Thanks for your help with my last question about sleep issues. It was indeed teething, as two teeth popped out soon after my request. She is now sleeping b...
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- I think you're the only one who can really answer that question. Maybe think about how you'll feel when you leave, or how you'll feel on a typical day traveling once y...
- Hi J., The only advise I could give you is to take an eletric pump and NOT the manual pump. I went on vacation for 4 days without my son who was 5 months old at th...
- Hi J., I hear you... I had the opportunity to travel to London from Dec. 6-20 for work, and had to decide whether or not to leave my daughter, who at that time was...
How Do Leave Them for the 1St Time??
Asked by E.S. from Dallas
on April 9, 2007
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I have a girl that I really like and she has come to watch my girls several times but it is always when I am here doing some work on my computer or chores around the h...
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- Try starting to leave them for very short periods, or only when they are asleep at first. Maybe go and get lunch when they nap or grab a drink with DH after bedtime. ...
- I TOTALLY understand!!!!!!!! It's the same with me. You could try a nanny cam.
- Well... its hard... i know. i have an 8 month old and i left him over night with grandma (my hunnies mom not mine) and well.. i cried the entire way home. When i go...
Leaving Town for 6 Weeks
Asked by J.S. from Kansas City
on February 14, 2008
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I work full time and are getting ready to leave for 6 weeks for work. My 12yo is having a real hard time with it. Any ideas on how to help her? I have had to leave bef...
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- I think you should sit and listen to her. Maybe there is something underlying going on. If not then may I suggest some mom and daughter time before and after. I would ...
- I would HIGHLY suggest not leaving your family for 6 weeks! If I was 12 years old, I would have hard time if my mom was leavin me for 6 weeks. No job in this world is ...
- My husband travels a lot for work. Lots of phone calls. They like pictures of him in their rooms. Hope it works out well for you. L.
Why Does Baby Cry with Dad?
Asked by A.A. from San Francisco
on August 6, 2008
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I am a first-time mom to an almost three month old boy. I am home full-time and loving it. I am married to a wonderful man who is a father for the second time around. ...
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- Like you said, you and your baby have a strong bond. Your son and husband need to spend time together to get used to each other. Also your son may be picking up on y...
- Hi A., Something my grandmother (who had 7 children) told me when my oldest daughter was born, was that dads may have a completely different way of dealing with babie...
- It seems to be more with boys than girls. It is not your hubby's fault at all so you need to stop blaming him unfairly because that is making it worse. My son wanted...
Return to Work
Asked by W.K. from Harrisburg
on September 29, 2008
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Good Afternoon - I have been offered a really good full-time job. Almost too good to turn down. It is only 10 miles from home...my son is only 21 months old and the...
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- Do you want a career? there is nothing wrong with that. If you like the job, pay, benefits, and can find reliable daycare try it, can always quit or onc...
- First ask yourself if you want to work or if you have to work. If you have to work, there's not much of a debate. I've always had to work and that fact takes som...
- W., Yes. I was offered to go back to a position part time from the company that I left 2 years ago at a very good pay. The same company that my husband works for too ...
How Do I Help My Two Year Old Stop Crying When I Drop Him off at Daycare?
Asked by D.R. from Atlanta
on April 25, 2007
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I have a 2 1/2 year old who just started daycare for the first time in February. (His father and i both work full time and up until then we worked different shifts so ...
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- I would definitely not sneak out... I would think that might take away from his sense of security. I would do it quick. Drop him off with a hug and a kiss and don't ...
- Well D. I went through this. My little boy cried to, but if you keep it simple and a constant routine then you will see him change in time. When you drop him off don...
- Hi my name is D. I also have a two year old and he cries sometimes when I leave him too,you just have to reassure him that you will be back in a little while and that ...
