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Need Support from Moms with Big Families
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2009
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I have 1 stepchild, and 2 kids of my own. I just found out that I am pregnant again. I'm terrified about raising 4 children. I am concerned about going through a thi...
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- S.! Congratulations on baby number 3, child number 4! You will love it. You're just like me! I had one step-son then launched into serial pregnancy. I freaked ...
- Congratulations! I was 38 when I had my son. I worry a lot about various things, but I have found that praying helps with worries like you are having. Best of luck....
- I unexpectedly became pregnant with my third and gave birth at 35. I was definitely more tired with this pregnancy than my previous 2 - but it all went fine. The oth...
2.5 Year Old Out of Control with New Baby in the House
Asked by A.M. from Milwaukee
on August 14, 2009
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I'm looking for help and support here fellow Mama's. I am the proud mom to a 2.5 year old son and we just had another son who turns 6 weeks old today. I knew to expe...
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- Hi A., Congrats on your new baby! We TOTALLY went through the same thing when our youngest was born. I have a scrapbook page dedicated to how tough it was for ou...
- Hi, I am sorry that you are having such an emotionally mixed time of it with your older and younger sons. I have one child, so I do not know what you are going thro...
- A., We saw some of this when #2 came along. One thing we did was every Saturday morning (during baby's morning nap so as not to interrupt the nursing schedule) I t...
Helmet or No Helmet on a Tricycle? My Husband and I Differ on This Issue.
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on August 3, 2009
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Our son just turned 4 and suddenly took an interest in his tricycle. It's an antique one (circa 1948) that my Dad refurbished that all us kids used and then all the gr...
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- We have my daughter wear a helmet every time she is on her tricycle. A tricycle is a bicycle and wearing bicycle helmets is the law in MD. Also, once the kids are us...
- get the helmet habit started now. My daughter's preschool wouldn't allow them near the tricycles without helmets on.
- Hi, I think the kids should wear helmets to develop the habit of always wearing a helmet. My daughter rode little tricycles at daycare on their paths without them, bu...
Behavior Advice from Moms with Kids 21+/- Months Apart
Asked by A.H. from Phoenix
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter and son are having a tough time together because they each want what eachother has. My son is 10 mos and my daughter is 2.5 and they can't seem to leave e...
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- Hey! This is a heavy time for training to share! It takes so much attention and diligence, doesn't it? Whether or not this will work for you, I don't know. It's wh...
- My children are 19 months apart. They are now 13 and 14 but there has been fights from the beginning. My older one is a boy and the younger one is a girl. It took a...
- I have two boys 16 months apart at ages 3 and 4. The advise Jaimee gave was correct. Stay on top of it, reminding them to share and take turns. It is a constant str...
Trouble with Transition to daycare......again
Asked by J.T. from Merced
on March 18, 2008
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My oldest son started part-time daycare for the first time when he was 19 months old. His transition to daycare was a long and tough one, where he would cry relentles...
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- Take them out of daycare. Kids should be raised by thier mother not by a daycare provider. Hmmm. I don't think I'm harsh. People ask for advice. I suppose since I'm...
- J., you might try using a drop in daycare on a regular basis. We use California Kids in Rocklin and you can take them just for a hour or two a few days in a row. Whe...
- Wow Kimmie, you are pretty harsh to some of these questions. Some people can't afford to stay home or some children need socialization. Don't pass judgement on these...
Not an Easy Baby
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on July 24, 2008
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Hi Ladies-
So here it goes could b kind of long... my 6 1/2 month old daughter was never an easy baby from the beginning. Crying, colic not sleeping it has been toug...
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- I had a similar little girl! I used to think it was me spoiling her because everyone suggested that. They also said to just set her down in a pack and play for indep...
- Hi A.! Aeden wouldn't let me put him down til he was a year old it seemed. He wouldn't stop crying if I put him down either. I knew that he wouldn't stop crying and ...
- A great wrap can be found at www.mayawrap.com/ it is lightweight, ergonomically correct, and washer safe. I am also only 98 lbs (soaking wet) and used it to nurse my c...
Any Book Suggestions?????
Asked by J.S. from Sacramento
on July 12, 2009
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Hi moms! I will try to keep this short. I was raised Catholic and my husband was raised Muslim. His father is a devout Muslim and his mom is a Buddist who converted to...
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- Hi J., I know I'm a little late in responding but thought I would anyway. The only real book that I can suggest for anyone (I'm not just referring to your fil) is the ...
- Hi J., Just wanted to say thanks for asking this question. I was raised Calvinist Protestant and now term myself "spiritual." My boyfriend and his family are Buddh...
- Hi J., Well, this is a can of worms! First of all, I have to say I don't have any book suggestions for you and I'm sorry about that. I wish it was that simple. I...
Help! or Toy Situation Is a Nightmare!
Asked by C.S. from Green Bay
on August 4, 2008
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My two little ones are only 2 and 3-1/2, but you'd think we have seven children in this house if you saw our playroom in the basement. It's insane. We have very well...
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- You have two choices. Either you get tough with yourself and throw some of it away, or if you don't have the heart to do that, you find a way to tame it all. Here is...
- We had a similar situation in our house and then I saw somewhere, Oprah or something, that getting a small toy box and keeping that full and NOTHING MORE will help kee...
- I use a lot of storage bins, all different sizes. One thing that helps keep them organized is when we clean up, I sit by all of the toy bins and the kids bring me all...
I Think I Have Lost It..
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on January 8, 2009
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I don't know what to say right now, but I really think I have lost it.. well I think I lose it like every so often.. and I feel like I am doing it more.. I feel like a...
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- I feel exactly the same way sometimes. I found a book called 1-2-3 Magic, and it really is magic. It is mostly how to discipline the kids and how to act and react. It ...
- I am so sorry you feel this way but know you are not alone. If you feel you need to get some help, I would say do so. Counseling may help you to sort out your feelings...
- I would agree wiht most everything that has been said. I know how hard it can be at times. I have to say I am very against spanking as I personally feel that it is ver...
Trying to Quit Smoking:)
Asked by L.W. from Birmingham
on April 23, 2007
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I am 25 years old, have been smoking since I was 12. Yeah, I know young, but I think most long time smokers start young. Anyway, I have made the decision to quit. My...
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- That is GREAT!! If you put your mind to it and you WANT to quit smoking bad enough you can do it. Just think of your son. My suggestion would be to keep yourself busy ...
- Hi L., This is the first time I've responded to anyone, but your message hit me right in the chest. I am almost 38 years young with a beautiful 6 month old little gir...
- I 2nd the putting what you would have spent away for later- like a vacation or new clothes.. My husband used to be a smoker and quit. He has said that you have to ...
