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Advise Needed
Asked by A.B. from Cleveland
on April 2, 2009
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My husband and I are aguing over something silly but it is really bugging me. My husbands HS reuinion and My 30th birthday are on the same day. I told him I would ra...
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- It would be a great excuse to buy a new fabulous dress/outfit!! I agree with the others, find a way to compromise so neither of you are resentful of the other. In the...
- You are SO not going to like my answer. (I do understand the 30th birthday is a milestone for some, and everybody wants to feel important on their birthday.) Yes, ...
- Sorry to say this, but yes you are being selfish!!!! Reunions come only every 5-10 years. Your b-day is every year and believe me the older you get (I just turned 38) ...
Feeling Really Guilty Should I?
Asked by B.C. from New York
on January 1, 2009
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I had the brilliant idea of giving into my 5yr old's request to get a dog for christmas. Midway I changed my mind but my husband thought we should get the dog for our ...
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- B., Don't hurt the girls by getting rid of the dog. Tell your husband to get up a half hour earlier and walk him before he goes to work, plus after work too and you c...
- It will get better I promise. I went through this for about a month and then it all works itself out. After that the dog will become part of the family:) I work full t...
- I am completely shocked at the number of people who are telling you to just give up on this puppy and get rid of it. Why don't you try to crate, and litter train the p...
Attention Christian mothers...I Need Creative Ideas!!
Asked by A.B. from Kansas City
on February 26, 2009
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I know this probably isn't the place to post this kind of question, but you mamas are always so amazing with your advice. Here's my problem. I am a Christian and hav...
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- Hi, I know this is not exactly what you are looking for, but this is what works for me, but it is hard to explain. Basically I turned all the time into devotional tim...
- Hey A., It's great that you're heart is seeking God and communion with him. Being a mom to young children can be exhausting and time consuming. I have a baby about ...
- Ha Ha! I know how you feel. I have felt this way before. I dont feel like a have a lack of the lord in my life, because I hold him close and he is always there, all...
Seeking Advice on How to Balance Work/home/me-time in a Crazy Busy Life......!
Asked by B.M. from Milwaukee
on February 25, 2009
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Hello ladies,
I love my husband dearly, my kids are the world to me, have a good job and a nice home. My struggle is that I'm finding it very difficult to balance t...
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- You and your husband need to share household duties. Due to your crazy schedule at home and at work it is vital to your sanity and your marriage that you each partici...
- Wow- I am surprised you didn't bite his head off. My first recommendation for you is to check out and sign up for FLYlady.net. They help get your house hold chores don...
- If you can afford it, why not hire someone to come and clean every so often? I have someone come once every 3 weeks. It really helps keep the house clean. They do al...
Returning to Work After Being Home for 5 Months
Asked by A.C. from Kansas City
on July 30, 2008
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I have been working from home for the past two years and haven't worked at all since the birth of my son in February. I am returning to work full time at an actual of...
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- i agree with some of the other responses. he's only been out in this world a few months, but you'll be surprised how quickly he figures out the new routine. my son sta...
- Hi A.! Just checking in on you to see how it's going since returning to work! If you are interested in getting back home with your little guy, let me know as I have ...
- I know he is yoning but if you don't want a stimuilating activity with him get him all ready for bed feed bath baby massage for a few minutes then cuddle up and read b...
What Helped You Transition from 2 to 3 Kids?
Asked by N.H. from Detroit
on December 1, 2008
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Hey ladies. My third daughter is due any day now and I was hoping that those of you who have 3 (or more kids) could share some wisdom on what helped you to make that ...
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- Nothing to worry about things just seem to fall into place. Does a Mom ever have enough energy and time to balance evrybody anyway lol! I have three and there is 7 y...
- Hi N. Welcome to the world of 3 children. I have 3 fairly young ones, and not to scare you, but I actually found it more difficult going from 2 to 3 than, 1 to 2. I...
- Hello N., This is a hard one. My situation is a little different since one of mine is a teen. However, I found that he wasn't getting the time that he deserved. I w...
Time Management
Asked by C.B. from Cincinnati
on August 25, 2006
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Hello to all and hoping you are having a Blessed Day. I am fairly new to Mamasource and have sent out one request so far and the responses back were GREAT so I have de...
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- I can’t wait to read the rest of the feedback you get. My house is a wreck, I used a house cleaner for a while, but she quit and I haven’t found another. But that wo...
- Hi C.! I don't have any solve-it-all advice to give really. However, I have been where you are - with two children in school (at the time, 16, 13 and 2) and one in d...
- Hi hope this finds you well. I know how you feel I had 5 kids all with in 9 years, my youngest is 10 now, I own my own company, have a house to take care of, I awake a...
CRISIS - Husband Out of Work for 2 Months
Asked by J.R. from Omaha
on September 9, 2006
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to balance full-time work, a 2 year old little boy and taking care of a husband who broke his leg and will be out of work for t...
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- IF you can afford to. Hire a maid least on a temporary basis. Or hire a babysitter / nanny. Hope this helps.
- Kudos to you for surviving this long. Maybe you could have your little boy help your husband, too. Also, using baby monitors with your husband would be a great way t...
- I am assuming you have vacation time or personal PTO at work? Could you take 1 day off per week for a few weeks? Maybe a reduced work week would help you have one day ...
Advice for Balancing Work and Family
Asked by S.I. from Austin
on March 20, 2008
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I'm struggling to figure out how to keep up with fiance, career and children. Before my divorce I was working part-time and liked the balance. For the past two years, ...
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- S., My Mom did the exact thing you are thinking of, and she has never been happier. When I was young, she quit her full-time bookkeeping job to become an English an...
- Hi S., I have been working in the public schools for the last 15 years. Working in the schools is the most important, rewarding work I have ever done. As long as yo...
- To help unwind at the end of the day I always put on music during the ride home, depending on my stress level for the day will depend on the music. Once I get home my ...
What to Do with My Time When My Child Is at Her Dad's
Asked by S.S. from Gadsden
on June 8, 2007
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My daughter goes to her dad's every other weekend from friday til sunday at 6:00 p.m. My question is, since I have recently broken off a relationship of 2 1/2 yrs, wh...
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- Wow, I bet you will get a lot of ideas from moms who aren't so lucky to have that much free time! Library, book store, craft store, yard sales/flea markets. Gardeni...
- oh my run around the house naked LOL. no just kidding, I have 3 boys and they never see their dad. I would start up a bonko team or finds some hobbies if you can affor...
- hi, S.: have you tried scrapbooking for your daughter? this is one of those things that i really want to do, but have yet to actually DO it. so if you have time on ...
