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Potty Training @ 16 Months?
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on December 17, 2008
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The other night I was playing with my daughter when she said "potty". (She knows where the potty is so this is not a new word for her). I asked her if she wanted to ...
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- I'm with the other moms here...try to capitalize on it. My daughter did the same thing, almost at the same age (think she was 18 months). We thought it was so great, b...
- B., I am going through this with baby #4 right now who is 18 months old. With my first three, I waited until after their second birthday to potty train. Everyone ...
- I am the Mom of 3, all much older now, but both of my girls were completely potty trained by 18 months. It was as if a switch was flipped and all of a sudden they want...
What to Do with Unexpected Guests
Asked by L.E. from Boise
on April 11, 2009
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Does anyone out there have unexpected guests show up at your home unannounced? If so, does this bother any of you? I guess I was raised that it's common courtesy to ...
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- When I was little we lived in Michigan and it was just the style that people would drop by. As kids we loved it and honestly it didn't seem to bother my parents at all...
- Interesting, and awkward. I'm glad that you pointed out her social faux pas -- odd that she couldn't figure that out ahead of time. Probably her mother had that habi...
- There are a couple approaches you could take... I don't answer the door. For all they know you could be sleeping, in the shower, on a walk, who knows. I hate when peo...
Need to Help a Friend
Asked by B.R. from San Antonio
on November 21, 2008
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My friend where plan on getting married this weekend and then the grooms mother passed away unexpected. They postponed the wedding due to the tragidiy. Well it comes t...
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- Hello,B. I have a idea .Check out my website at www.irenecandles.scent-team.com see if this can be of any help to raise money needed to cover the cost you are needi...
- I do know that Studio 6 in Austin has rooms for about $50 a night,, me and my husband went there and had a small vacation. It was nice. And it is a nice hotel, not a r...
- what area are they getting married, if it's (or would want to travel) in southwest TX, 1 hour out of San Antonio towards Del Rio I could furnish then a room in Concan ...
Needing Advice on How to Handle Daughter Having Sex
Asked by B.Y. from Peoria
on October 29, 2008
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I found out last night that my daughter and her boyfriend of 1 yr has been having sex for a month now. My husband had come home in the afternoon while they was at our ...
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- We can only do so much - teaching them prevention is a start. Explaining to them to wait until they are older, married, etc... is another. However, they are going to...
- With your daughter being 16, the best you can do is to provide her with love and guidance. You can remind her about unwanted pregnancy, the dangers of std's etc. You c...
- Grounding doesn't work with children that are left alone all day while parents work. You didn't mention her age. Working parents need to have a older teen or 20 year o...
Unexpected Pregnancy at 39
Asked by B.T. from Chicago
on June 1, 2009
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Hi--
Years ago I was told I would never get pregnant on my own, so we did in vitro and I have twin daughters age 4 1/2. A month ago I found out I was pregnant and it...
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- B., It seems that this little surprise has turned your world upside down. Yes, there are many anxieties involved having a baby at your age or at any age if you are...
- I have also had to deal with the mixed emotions of a "surprise" pregnancy. You want to be happy but trying to imagine all the changes seems crazy. I have 4 children,...
- As a mom of 1 yr old and a 3 yr old, 8 yr old and a 20 yr old who is turning 40 next month I can tell you sometimes our plan isn't always our plan. (like my surprise p...
I Need Reastpump Advice Please!!
Asked by M.J. from Raleigh
on September 12, 2008
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I have 2 children *3 & 4* that I breastfed but only for a very short period of time. I am now expecting in about 6 weeks and I am determined to nurse MUCH longer. I ...
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- I have an Ameda Purely yours that I like. Its a double electric. I also have a Medela hand pump that was good for occasional pumping too. As far as the $$$ goes.....
- i have a 5 mo old. i use the lansinoh dbl electric pump. it was about $130. you can catch sales for it too. i work fulltime so i pump daily. it's good! there's no need...
- There's no need to spend $300 to purchase a good electric breast pump. Walmart has a very nice one that pumps both breasts at once for time efficiency, is lightweight,...
Advice on Unexpected Pregnancy
Asked by A.A. from Los Angeles
on February 6, 2007
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What Should I do if I just had a baby 4 months ago and now Im pregnant again? Please give me some advice!
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- Hi A.! Congratulations. As far as what you should do, thank God for giving you another blessing to your family! And, make sure you have a great support group around...
- What an unexpected blessing. Do you have friends or family that could stay with you later in your pregancy? Or maybe they have an older child that could stay with you ...
- Hi A.! I too was in your exact positiion! I had my baby girl in December of 2002 & got pregnant in March of 2003. My little boy was born in January of 2004. 13 m...
Raising My Girls
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on November 2, 2007
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I'm not sure why but I tried to post this topic a few weeks ago and it never got posted. My husband passed away on October 13, 2007. It was very unexpected. He went in...
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- I am sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family. I know I would be completely lost if my kids lost their dad. I think you should do something to fill ...
- Please just know that God is there to help carry the burden (remember the FOOTSTEPS story) I will keep you and your daughters in my prayers. I too have a 4 yr. old gir...
- I don't have any advice for you. I just want to say I'm so sorry and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep faith and you will remain strong for your children.
When to Have #2?
Asked by N.H. from Omaha
on September 14, 2006
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I'm very torn on when to have baby #2. I have a nearly two year old. My husband is very ready for another. Money isn't a huge issue. Sometimes I get excited thinking...
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- This is totally a personal decision but I have also been married for 3+ years...I have a 19 month old and am pregnant with #2. They are both boys and will be about 20...
- Forgive me if I smile through this whole request-it's only because it hits me straight and hard. I have three children, close to 2 years apart each. None, mind you...
- This is really up to you and nobody can tell you one way or the other. They say 2.5-3 years is best, but my nieces are this distance and fight like cats and dogs. My...
New Pregnant Agin
Asked by M.W. from Fresno
on April 18, 2007
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I just found out I am pregnant for the second time and can not find a way to be happy. Myself and husband had decided we were not going to have anymore children. I was...
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- I know how you feel. I just gave birth to my second child, and if I were to become pregnant again, I would feel exactly the same way. I'm wondering why you feel this w...
- The life inside of you is very precious. Don't concider this pregnancy a stumbling block, but more of a stepping stone. I hated my pregnancies (3), cause I was always ...
- I think you just need to except the precious gift that you have been given. I know that you are scared but for some reason you were able to get pregnant again and ther...
