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Advice on Spacing Siblings
Asked by S.W. from Salt Lake City
on May 9, 2008
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Right now I have two wonderful boys and lately have been feeling that it is time to try for another, which is a little frightening to me because it seems like a huge c...
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- My two oldest sons are exactly 2 years 3 months apart. It was so much fun to have two but so much work with them being so close in age. Now we have a wonderful baby ...
- I have two boys exactly 4 years apart to the day and am pregnant with my third who will be about 23 months younger than the second. I am nervous about having them this...
- I only have two, not three, but they are a little over 2 years apart, and I really like it. They play together really well now that the younger one is a toddler. You n...
Steam Mop
Asked by S.R. from Sacramento
on August 15, 2009
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Hey Mamas,
I recently borrowed a family member's steam mop to see what I thought and I really liked it! It did great on my tile and with a little change in technique...
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- I love my Haan steam cleaner, although I have the same problem with the short power cord. An extension cord should easily solve that problem. I researched steam clea...
- I have tried several and they had short cords..hmmm... I would google extra long cord ...steam mop
- The length of the cord is due to safety measures and requirements. If you like that one, I would stick with it.
How Do You Aproach a Mother Asking You to Do Something You Aren't Ok With??
Asked by T.S. from Lexington
on November 29, 2006
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I babysit in my home two other children and then have my daughter. One of the little girls I keep is my neighbors child. She will turn 5 mos on Sunday. Her mother has ...
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- I don't really have any advice to offer. It's hard to confront someone about things to do with their child, even when you try not to be offensive. We're kind of on t...
- I would state it to her as question. That way you can give her your ideas under the disguise of simple question asking. Like "I thought babies were suppose to be get...
- I completely understand you concern, but trust me she is still getting pleanty of nutrition. I am a mother of 6.5 mo. twins. . . and I am breast feeding both of them a...
Seeking Advice on How to Cope with an Overbearing Mom Friend.
Asked by S.C. from Boston
on July 23, 2008
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I have a circle of friends, all of whom I enjoy very much. One of my "Mom Friends" can be very overbearing. I find her to be particularly frustrating when our entire c...
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- First off - I think we all have a friend like that. There are many ways to handle it and you need to choose what is best for you. My advise is for anyone's bad habit...
- Hi S. - OMG I used to be that person. I can tell you this, there really is no direct way to tell her how offensive her behavior is to you and the group. For me, the li...
- I know how youfeel but with me it's my family(mother) we don't mean to interupt but we come from a large family(8 kids) and we kind of need to shout to be heard. We in...
Potty-Training
Asked by L.C. from Killeen
on November 28, 2008
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Please read completely and carefully before you post...... AND If you are going to be rude or tacky, don't bother to post anything!! This is something I really want h...
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- I would find a place you are willing to have a diaper changed and have an old towel to lay down. I would also have a plastic bag for the diaper to go in so that can go...
- Wow! I'm glad I don't have such judgemental, high-maintenance friends! Chill out!
- OMG. I don't even know why their are parents on here validating how or when they potty train the children to you. Each parent/child does their thing their way. That's ...
To Have or Not to Have a House
Asked by B.B. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2009
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Hi fellow mom's,I wanted to get feedback and advice in regards to our living arrangements, and how many out there can relate to my situation right now. For the moment ...
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- Re space, do whatever feels right to you. Re Corona, why there? There are tons of houses in the San Fernando valley that might work, and will make you feel more like...
- Ugh...why Corona? LOL! Why not try the Valley...that would be a really easy commute to BH. Or the South Bay. I grew up in Harbor City....right between Torrance and...
- Hi! We are just renting a duplex in Plya Del rey and even tho it is small, we love it! We have 2 br and an office but we are TTC our 2nd baby so pretty soon it might...
Sibling Spacing
Asked by S.A. from Grand Junction
on August 14, 2008
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We have been talking about having another baby but are trying to decide if we should wait until my husband gets out of school. We already have a beautiful active verba...
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- Hi S., We have both, two girls that are 2 and a half years apart, and then a boy 5 years younger than my youngest girl. It is so hard to have a straggler, not only...
- Hi, My children are 5 years and 9 months apart. They are great together. I was worried about the age gap, but they still play together. I think if they were closer ...
- I had my third child in December and my older two were 61/2 and almost 5. My older one( girl, now age 7) is a HUGE help to me. There was absolutely no jealously and lo...
Another Child or Not?
Asked by A.S. from Davenport
on May 17, 2008
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Hello all. Here's the deal...an office employee has recently handed in her two week notice and my boss has asked if I would like to continue back to work full time. ...
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- I only have one daughter (who is 15) and I really miss having a sibling for her. She is very active outside of the house (involved in many sports, etc. starting from ...
- Hi A. - I think this is great spacing. We spaced our two children 3 years apart. Then our daughter was out of diapers by the time our son was born. That was nice. ...
- I have one daughter and one is good. She is not only a good little girl but she is my best friend. We do everything together and it is so much fun. I see my sister wit...
Advice on Having Two Babies Very Close Together
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on November 5, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I was hoping some of you might share with me your words of wisdom concerning having two babies very close together. I have a 11 1/2 month old baby girl and...
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- Mine are 15 months apart and then 21 months apart (I have three girls). I'll tell you that the first year is hard. Like, 'cry at night when you're alone' hard! (At ...
- Hi D., Just to start off with... congratulations on your soon to arrive little girl. When our oldest son was almost 4, we had a 20 month old son and a brand new li...
- Mine are 17 months apart but I guess it is all the same. The good part is that they will grow up together. Try to take special time with the older one. When the baby...
Not Sure About Having Another Baby
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on July 27, 2009
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Hi Ladies, :)
My husband and I have two great kids, a girl, age 6, and a little boy who just turned 4 yesterday. We have been swaying back and forth about having a...
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- Hi there! I was just like you before we had our 4th. In one way I was so glad to have lost a bit of weight, started some hobbies of my own, was able to shower daily...
- well u should talk to the kids and ask them what they think about having another baby around and talk to them and let them know that its the right thing to do
- So I have 3 boys oldest is 3 middle is almost 2 and youngest is 4 mos. I have to say so far it is harder some days but for the most part it is better than when we had ...
