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Sibling Bonding
Asked by S.C. from Myrtle Beach
on September 2, 2009
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I have an 11 year old, and I'm now 31 weeks pregnant with my second son. Do any of you have good suggestions on how to encourage the bonding between them, with such a...
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- My children are 21, 18 and three. They are all very close even though there is such an age difference. I don't remember doing anything to ensure a bond between them, b...
- My husband is 11 years older than his sister. When they were younger they were friendly but he was like a constant baby sitter for her. By the time he was off to col...
- Ok...so this is so my specialty - I have a son who just turned 2, & his "half" brother is 11. They ADORE one another!! The younger one calls the older one Bubba...& ...
Seeking Advice on When to Have Second Child.
Asked by N.B. from Portland
on May 29, 2009
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I'm writing to ask for some advice on when to have a second child. I realize that it is up to the parents and when it "feels right" however, I am 35 and had my son at ...
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- I always heard to have them really close together (a year or so) or at least 3 years apart. I had my first at 39 and second at 42 with no age/health problems. It's nic...
- Hi N., Well, I think that you hit the nail on the head when you said that it is up to the parents and when it "feels right." That being said, people that you mig...
- I just had my second child six weeks ago, and the two kids are 25 months apart, and so far, so good! The two-year-old is adjusting very well so far, and I myself real...
How to Prepare My Son to Have a Little Brother or Sister
Asked by A.P. from Boise
on July 25, 2009
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I am expecting my second child in November and am wondering how to prepare my son for this change! He will be two years old in December. I am just wondering if you mam...
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- We just worked our coming little one into everything. We talked about him/her when we listed family, when we counted boys and girls, when we prayed, when we went some...
- we told the kids: Mommy has a little baby in her tummy. It starts out really tiny..and grows and grows...My tummy protects the baby until it's big enough to live outs...
- When I was pregnant with my son (they are two years apart) I went to the bookstore and bought two books for my daughter. One was called Before You Were Born by Jennif...
Level 4 Episiotomy........
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on October 19, 2008
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I had a level 4 episiotomy during labor with my last pregnancy. Without exaggeration it was a horrible healing process that took over 9 months to completely heal. My...
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- I didn't have an episiotomy but had a 4th degree tear with my first. I know exactly how you're feeling, the healing took FOREVER...DS was 14wks old before I could eve...
- I was the same way with my first. I ripped all the way into my rectum...very painful and was told I will need surgery to fix it when I'm done having kids. Like you I...
- S.- With my first son, I didn't have an episiotomy, but I did tear. I ended up with 57 stiches, and they still had to use the vaccum to get him out. It was a long grue...
Want 2Nd Child - but Am Having ANXIETY! Please Advise = )
Asked by M.T. from Detroit
on October 8, 2008
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My husband (39) and I (37) have an 11 month old baby boy (just started walking!) We (especially my husband) are wanting to start trying for another baby. I am soooo wo...
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- Things just fall into place. I had 3 in 4 1/2 years. The fact that you co-sleep will be very helpful, it was for us. Use a Snuggly, sleep when you can, pray and j...
- Hi M., my boys are 21 months apart. I didn't plan it that way but apparently God did! I was petrified too. My oldest son had JUST started sleeping through the night. a...
- I can totally relate! My closest family is three hours away...not exactly convenient for babysitting! I do have a sister that I call almost daily to vent, which help...
2Nd Baby Shower
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on January 15, 2009
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For those of you on #2, did you have a second baby shower??? Why or why not?
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- We had a 2nd baby shower... given by my Mom & sister. And like you, our 2nd child was a boy, whereas our first child was a girl. So, there was no 'duplication' of ba...
- We had a shower for #2 since he was a boy and our first was a girl. All of our stuff-blankets, sheets, towels, bibs, toys were of the girlie variety and we needed lot...
- We had a baby shower for #2 (girl, where #1 was a boy). And we are having a baby shower for #3, but not until after the birth. We don't need anything, but there are ...
Husband Refuses to Consider a Second Baby
Asked by J.R. from Houston
on July 20, 2008
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I'm in my early 30s and had my first baby with my long-time husband a year-and-a-half ago. It's been a completely fantastic experiecne. I didn't expect to want another...
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- I am so sorry that he dosent want the same as you. Its hard. Try to put your self in his shoes what if he wanted another and you really didnt. Thats a pretty big one h...
- Please just remember everything happens for a reason and please do not make this decision on your own and go behind his back to get pregnant the tricky way. If it is m...
- Oh girl....I KNOW how you feel....I was in the same boat for a LONG while and my husband finally came around....it took about 2 years. I had to lay off and pray that I...
Looking for More Information
Asked by S.S. from Saginaw
on December 9, 2006
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I have a 16 month old son.. He doesn't play with many children and he is the only grandchild. I am pregnant, and I'm not sure how to let him know that mommy and daddy ...
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- Hi S., I would just keep doing what you are doing. My son was almost 2 and a half when my second son was born. I also was very nervous about how my first son would ...
- HI S. WHEN I WAS PREGNANT FOR MY 2ND CHILD. I ALREADY HAD A GREAT SON, WHO ASKED ALWAYS WHAT WAS IN MY BELLY, I ALWAYS TOLD HIM SISSY. BACK THEN WE DIDN;T HAVE ULTRA ...
- I had my son(now 5 months old) when my daughter was 20 months( now25 months). I told her i had a baby in my tummy. she kissed my belly all the time. we also got big si...
Wanting a 2Nd and Hubby on the Fence
Asked by K.S. from New York
on March 31, 2008
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Okay so this worked really well the last time I posted a question so here it goes.
I want a second (though I have many fears) and my hubby doesn't because he thinks...
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- Hi K., There is a reason you want more children, your heart has space for more... maybe tons more. Your a mom and a wife, what else is a womans body meant for? Your...
- Ha Ha Ha!!! It is so funny the fears we have before we have a baby and amazing how non of it matters once the baby is actually here. We tried for YEARS with our first,...
- Well, once you have a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th, you love them all equally....you may even secretly have a favorite, but you love all your children the same. Perhaps your hubby...
Ideas for Fun Stuff to Do for My First Child When My Second Is Born
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on November 1, 2007
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Hi all. I'm about to give birth to my second child (don't know if it's a girl or boy) and I'm concerned about what to do at the hospital for my first. I want her to ...
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- We haven't gone through this yet, but are preparing as well. My boys are 3 and 4 right now and their little sister will be arriving at the end of Feb/beginning of Marc...
- Congrads on your second child! My daughter was alittle bit older then yours but what I did was include her in everything. When a small baby shower was thrown for me ...
- Congratulations! I will be in a similar situation soon so I was asking my mom what she did. She said she put together a scavenger hunt for me while she was in the ho...
