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Feedback on VBAC
Asked by E.L. from Honolulu
on July 26, 2008
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I had a caesarean birth when I was planning a home water birth, and I would like to try for a VBAC for my next child. I would love feedback from women who have done a...
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- IT really depends on the reason for your c section. My first was a c section due to failure to progress. After 36 hours my son started showing signs of stress. My n...
- I tried to have a vbac with my second child (who ended up being close to 10 punds). I was very nervous about the risk of a rupture and really liked my doctor, who is ...
- Being a mother with 2 C sections, I am pretty sure that you won't be allowed to attempt a vbac at home. I do know that there are only a couple hospitals that allow at...
Too Early to Potty Train?
Asked by E.B. from Dallas
on May 14, 2008
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My daughter is 9 months old. She is walking, not just a couple of steps but down the hallway. She is very precocious, and I think she can begin the process of potty tr...
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- Hi E.!! If you can help yourself, dont start to potty train her until she is ready. By doing it early and not waiting until HER time, you could very easly scare her....
- I personally think she is way to young, You are just going to frustrait yourself, your husband and most of all your daughter. If she is waking up in the mornings with ...
- It's my understanding that her bladder cannot actually hold enough urine long enough until she is 18 months to be potty trained. That being said, I intend to start tra...
Strech Marks & Lack of Weight Loss
Asked by G.F. from Miami
on March 16, 2007
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Ok moms, its been almost 4mths since I have had my son and quite frankly, I need these stretch marks to go away. Its my first child and I must admit my body seems to b...
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- Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do to lose the weight. But really four months isn't that long. Give it some more time.
- I am not saying anyone is wrong here but Grace did say realistic ideas and for breastfeeding mothers with 4 month olds simply want to nap still between bouts of baby b...
- I hear you! I have a hard time accepting that my stomach will not be flat again without effort on my part!! Well the breast feeding will definitely help for you t...
Seeking Advice on Teen's Helping Around the House
Asked by P.M. from Hartford
on September 21, 2006
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I have 3 teenagers, b/g twins 14 and a 13yog. My youngest daughter seems to be the only helpful one. I pay her as she goes and she saves her money to buy whatever sh...
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- HI! I have ten kids and on my third batch of teenagers. The older kids had jobs and sports and were not that helpful all the time. I feel your pain. The one thing I wo...
- I'm actually afraid of teenagers..My son just lefted his teens in Nov and now is 20..My 3 girls are 10.9. and 4 and I truly believe that helping around the house start...
- P. i dont have a teenager yet but with my 7 year old if he doesnt help pick up then he doesnt get to do what he wants to do. The mess is usually his anyway. If it is h...
More on Discipline & Learning
Asked by W.G. from San Francisco
on December 18, 2007
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OK, after the last post, some have thought it's us parents who are overachievers not the child. Truth is, yes and no. Yes both me and my husband are perfectionists; ...
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- Hi W., Bless you, you sound very hard on yourself (and I can totally relate). I think children are born with certain tendencies, AND the environmental impression f...
- wow this sounded so much like me when I was younger I felt compelled to respond. I'm sorry you are having a difficult time but I think it's wonderful you are seeking ...
- I am surprised your six year old is still interested in just one extra curricular activity. My daughter is also 6, and we have tried ice skating, soccer, t-ball, art ...
Haircut Pictures
Asked by K.I. from Minneapolis
on July 21, 2009
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Hi!
Does anyone
a) know where to find realistic hair-do pictures? The ones in the salon books always seem to be wacky definitely not everyday mom styles. And su...
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- I've found that if you go to google images and type in (for example) short haircuts a lot of really great photos pop up. Or medium hair cuts, depending on your hair l...
- I see Tracy Rikess -- she works out of her basement but my whole family goes to her (I've been seeing her since I was little and she was at Maximilliano on Grand). Sh...
- If you want something other than a trim and want a cute hair style it's more than $20bucks. If you find a decent hairsalon usually the girls doing the cuts can tel...
Good Areas to Live in Las Vages and Oregon
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on July 5, 2009
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We are currently living in Hawai'i (born and raised), but the cost of living is just absurd. We have one daughter and a son that will be here any day now. We are think...
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- I didn't read all your responses, so I apologize if I'm repeating. My husband and I live in Southern California and sound like we're in the same boat as you... just t...
- We just moved to Vegas from Canada. We are living in Summerlin and we are really enjoying it! There are some good public schools in Summerlin as well as great privat...
- I grew up in Oahu. I recently visited Portland Oregon and loved it so much that we're planning to move there in a few years after my husband finishes his job. He's ori...
Nearly 20 Years and How Happy Are You All of the Time?
Asked by R.J. from Pittsburgh
on April 5, 2009
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Recently I was reading some requests posted and one of the descriptions about the person posting was, "married to soulmate" and then there is the barrage of stories of...
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- Hi R., To me it sounds like your marriage is totally normal. My husband and I have been together for 18 years (in September) and married for 15 of them. I can hones...
- We are "up and down" in "soulmateville", with almost 17 years of marriage and last year celebrated 20 years since our first date. I wouldn't want to be with anyone el...
- Hi R., I'm married for almost 22 years, and we have been together for over 26. Happy all the time?? Who can do that? When I sit back and think about it, I'd go f...
Daily Formula Intake
Asked by M.N. from Philadelphia
on January 20, 2009
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Hello everyone! Anybody know what a realistic average daily formula intake for a very small (9pounds 10 0z) 2.5m old girl should be??? And which soy formula is better,...
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- Hi M., Looks like alot of Moms have come through with some great advice already. 4oz every 4 hours is what my daughter did at that age...Sometimes more, sometimes l...
- Hi--The average amount is between 2 to 2.5 times her weight in ounces. So, for example, if a baby is 10 lbs, she would be eating between 20 and 25 ounces a day. And, t...
- I would say she should be taking about a 4 ounce bottle by now. i would say she is going to eat 6-8 bottles a day. i would say both formulas are good. i know the proso...
Forget About the Sleep Issues, Now I'm Angry!
Asked by S.L. from Visalia
on October 16, 2008
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I know that when people say things about your family, most people take it personal, Well every time I go the the grocery store, or good ol' Walmart, Their is always so...
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- Be so thankful that she is healthy! I too have a big girl (: She was 8 lbs 3oz at birth. She has been 20 lbs since she was 5 months old, in the 95%. She looked lik...
- Hi S.! First of all I'm sorry for the inappropriate comments people and especially family are making towrds your child! Thats just straight out rude! Hey I was almo...
- I deal with this all the time since both of my boys are or have been on the big side. I, also, get very annoyed at all the constant comments about how big they are. ...
