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Seeking Advice on Own Mother Helping Out with New Baby
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on November 3, 2008
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My issue is not a hard one to tackle, but I need some advice here. My mother and I do not have the best relationship. She doesn’t like the man I married, thinks I ...
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- My mother and I have a strange relationship and it would have made me crazy for her to be here during that first week - but I also like to do things my way and figure ...
- Hi S., Wow, you are in a pickle for sure. :) I am due in a few weeks and long for someone to offer to come stay with us for a week afterward to help me, too. Unf...
- I'd get someone to help me, but maybe someone else. This was a horrible time for me emotionally and all I needed was tension! See if a close friend or relative will ...
Siblings Not Wanting New Addition
Asked by B.O. from Springfield
on November 13, 2006
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My children are a 14 yr. old boy and 11 yr. old girl and they are not all that happy about the fact that I am pregnant with my third child. I have tried to make them a...
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- My sd was 12 when my dd was born and 20 mos later here comes another one, a boy this time! lol..She was use to having me all to herself for 5 yrs so it was a big adjus...
- You didn't mention this, so maybe I'm wrong, but my gut is telling me that this baby is from a second marriage, and the two olders children have a different father fro...
- you really shouldn't worry.I had the same problem and when the baby came they all seemed to have changed there minds about how they felt.
Bunk Bed or Loft
Asked by N.H. from Detroit
on November 15, 2008
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Hello ladies! We have a new baby on the way, so we need to our toddler (22 months) and 6 year old to share a room. Which features should I get to keep things as safe...
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- My friend got a bed for her son that has a slide on it. It is not as tall as a real bunkbed - probably 4ft off the ground - and has a tent area underneath it. It onl...
- We got my son a great bed at IKEA called the "Kura Reversible Bed" - it's like a small loft bed and you can put a twin mattress on the floor to use it like a bunk bed....
- Either or would be fine. With the loft bed you could have your almost 2 yr old in a toddler bed if you wanted and then switch later. There is a furnature place here ...
4 Yo and New Baby
Asked by N.K. from Grand Rapids
on September 26, 2007
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I'm having a baby on Monday. Any ideas/suggstions on how I can help my 4 year old adjust to the new baby/lifestyle?
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- Hi N., First of all ~ congratulations! Our daughter was 3 when our son was born and we bought our daughter a gift in advance and took it to the hospital with us. We...
- Congratulations~ I think the biggest adjustment will be yours, not his! Just make sure its not 'all about' the baby. I try to reword my sentences such as "Mason wan...
- My boys are only 25 months apart, but our jealousy issue was very minimal. My best advice is: change the baby on the bed or floor, where your 4 year old can see ever...
When Is It Time for Another Little One....
Asked by L.H. from San Antonio
on August 1, 2007
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I was just wondering what other mothers think when it comes to spacing out their children. I am not thinking about it right now nor in the very near future. But some m...
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- i think you should have another when you and your husband are ready. everyone is different. everyone has different lives. you are still young and can wait a couple of ...
- When to have another child is completely up to you and your husband and when you feel you are ready. One thing people always have plenty to give is advice. I had peo...
- I've found 2 1/2 years apart to be perfect. I know some people space 5 years apart to avoid daycare for two... but my spacing just kind of happened.
Having a Second Child - Will Have 2 Under 2
Asked by J.P. from St. Louis
on February 9, 2007
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Hi there!
I currently have a wonderful son who is 14-1/2 mos old. When he is 17 mos old I will be having a daughter.
I'm thrilled and excited to have a second c...
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- Congrat's on your new addition. When my twins where 14 1/2 months I had their sister. Because of chasing them around it was hard to nurse her, but I was able pump so...
- I have 3 kids-3 and under. I know you can do it! I would definitely try nursing the baby. It is hard, but can be done.
- My boys are 15 and a half months apart. I really thought it would be a lot worse than it was. The hardest part was when I had Dylan, Jackson wasn't used to being awa...
Gift Idea Needed....
Asked by J.W. from Cincinnati
on August 8, 2009
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My friend is having her 2nd baby. She is due in November. She already has one daughter and is now having a little boy. She has a lot of things she needs and is getting...
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- Hi J., If you want to give an original gift that would be well-received as well as much appreciated, I suggest baby sitting services from a professional service such ...
- Hello! I have a little girl & little boy, and was in the exact same boat as her - friends were (and still are!) giving me lots of clothes, & you pretty much have ever...
- Diapers or gift cards for diapers!!!!
Introducing New Baby to Cats
Asked by T.J. from Dallas
on August 5, 2009
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Any advice on how to introduce a new baby to my two housecats at home? It took about 3 months to slowly introduce one cat to the other....Just wondering if we kinda t...
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- T., If you havent had your baby yet great it makes it easier. You want to get a baby doll and wrap it up just like a real baby.You want to start this about about 3 we...
- When we had our daughter 6 years ago, I don't remember having a hard time with the cats. The cats were very timid at first but after about a week, they were fine. J...
- What I did was with three dogs so I'm not sure if it will help. I had my husband bring home the newborn cap from the hospital before I got home with the baby to get th...
Did Anyone Have a Issue with Their Oldest When the 2St Child Was Born
Asked by L.A. from New York
on March 25, 2008
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I am due with my second child May 5th, 2008 and was wondering if anybody had issues with their 1st born when the baby came home?? My son and new baby will be 2 years a...
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- My son was 18 months old when my daughter was born. I was terrified what would happen since he was still so young but we had surprisingly few problems. The challange w...
- I think there are always issues when you add a sibling. As moms, we have to find the balance and at times it can be very hard. Include baby #1 in everything you do f...
- L., Its easier than you think, all you need is a double stroller, AND patience. My 2 little guys LOVE eachother very much. ON occasion my 3 year old is jealou...
Suggested Reading to Prepare Us for Upcoming Changes
Asked by J.K. from Madison
on July 6, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I was wondering if any of you have read any good parenting books (or have any advise) on dealing with terrible twos, introducing a 2 year old to a new baby...
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- check out www.askdrsears.com the 2s are not terrible, just different. and it happens closer to when they are 2 1/2 not just when they are 2. kids are trying to do new...
- Wow - J.! That is a lot of changes in a short time! I don't have a suggestion on books, but I do have a few for the changes: be open and transparent with him, start...
- Wow, you sure have a lot of changes coming up. It's great that you're figuring out how to help him with all of this, as it is even trying for adults that understand w...
