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Give Me Your Best Working Mom Tips....
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on September 20, 2007
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I am always looking to improve myself. Can you provide me with your best working mom tips? I am always trying to get things complete quickly and can always use better...
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- I would get everything set for the next day on the previous night. So when I had to go to work Mon. morning, Sun night I would get the diaper bag packed, bottles lined...
- I do this with my kids, but you could do it with just yourself or you and your husband - set the timer for 5 minutes and spend that time decluttering in the evening. ...
- Shop with a list for the week - and plan the meals for the week ahead of time (use the recipes to generate the list). This helped me a LOT. We also get things pr...
Working Mom
Asked by P.T. from Tampa
on June 7, 2007
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hi, i was a stay at home mom for 4 yrs, my little ones are 4 and 2. i just went back to work and i am having a hard time adjusting. how do you manage to stay on a sche...
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- Hmm. I wish I knew. At least your house is clean! We have a working moms groups which may help you. Search Tampa Families in Yahoo groups. I think perhaps you hav...
- Here's my suggestion. :) Don't try to do it all. You'll run yourself down, and then no one will be happy. Enlist some help with the house. Get your 8 yr old and Husban...
- Hi P. I was a stay at home mom for 7 years and just went back to work this past year as well. It is a very difficult transition for all - you, kids and husband. ...
How Do Other Working Mothers Do It?
Asked by A.D. from New York
on February 16, 2009
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I have posted many times on this wonderful forum but always specific questions… I am now in search of some “bigger” help so to speak…
I work full time and a...
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- Hi A.: My recommendation is to switch to formula- you did it for 6 months-that's huge!! How much of that is enough, especially when you're so overloaded?? Not pumpi...
- Hi A., You sound so disciplined. It sounds to me like you need to find a job that you can do at home. I can help you with that. However, I know it is difficult to ke...
- A.- i wish i had an answer for you, but i'm in the same boat. i work full time and i have a 3.5 yr old and a set of 2.5 yr old twins. one thing we do is to set out...
Groups for Working Moms
Asked by S.C. from Indianapolis
on March 10, 2008
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I am a working Mom and find it very frustrating that so many Mom and Baby activities, playgroups, exercise classes, etc. take place during the week day. I would like ...
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- I am in the MOMS Club of Avon/Brownsburg.. you can email me directly and I'll give you the contact info.. we meet monthly for breakfast, once for lunch, playdates once...
- Hi S.- I am a SAHM but I know they is a major need for this. Have you ever tried MOPS? It is for Moms with kids between the ages of 0-Kindergarten. It truly is a wond...
- Hello! My babies and I go to Gymboree but we also do Kindermusik at the Brownsburg Rec Center. My youngest daughter's class is Tuesday nights at 6:30 (which is the s...
Putting Career on Hold Temporarily or Permanently?
Asked by E.J. from Chicago
on February 2, 2009
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Looking for opinions/insights from all of you mamas that have put your careers on hold either for a couple years or completely to raise your kids. I am wondering if yo...
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- Look at things long term. What do you want to do when your kids are in school and you're not being super full-time mommy all the time? Do you want to return to the s...
- I am going to give you the best advice I ever got when my son was born. The mom had older children than I did and had quit her career when her children were born. She ...
- Hey there Mommy!!! I think you know in your heart what you want to do...what all of us moms want to do...have it all. I like you went back and forth many years ago. ...
Richardson Working Mom Seeks Friends for Mommy and Toddler
Asked by G.S. from Dallas
on August 11, 2009
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I am new to Richardson and want to meet some other moms of toddlers in our community. My daughter is two and a half and is very active and would be so excitied to h...
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- Hi, I highly recommend visiting Richardson East Church of Christ. Some people know this church as the CARE church or RECC. It is located near Campbell and Plano R...
- Hi G.! There's a Richardson Rugrats playgroup on MeetUp that seems pretty active. I'm a working mom, so I can never make their playdates, but I get the notices. I d...
- if u don't mind driving, there is a plano working moms group www.meetup.com/planoworkingmoms. they are also on Facebook. just type Plano working moms to do a search....
Working Mom Still Having Breastfeeding Issues with 5 Month Old
Asked by E.T. from New York
on August 14, 2008
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Hello!
I've had some obstacles with breastfeeding since my daugther was born (milk delay, soreness, cracks, mastitis, etc.) but thankfully, I've gotten through them...
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- I think the only answer is to pump more frequently. I know it's hard to find those 15 minutes, but I just don't think your milk will keep up otherwise. Also, around ...
- Hi E., Just wanted to say welcome aboard!!!! You'll love this site. Give Ava a big kiss for me. B.
- Hi E., Just wanted to let you know I'm right there with you... I get even less milk per session though (only 1-1.5 total now).. and since my daughter has been on soli...
Need Advice
Asked by L.D. from Columbus
on January 28, 2007
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Hello all! I just moved here from out of town and have already started my way out to look at different pre-schools and it is just getting overwhelming. I checked out...
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- I don't know about Hilliard United Meth. but I do know people who go to both Cypress and St. Bridgids and they are both excellent schools. I can also recommend Northw...
- Hi L., Welcome to Columbus. I'm sure you'll find it a great place to raise a family. I wanted to suggest to you Our Lady of Bethlehem. They are a Catholic sc...
- Hey..welcome to the area. I know there is a Children's world learning center in Hilliard, and a few others in the area which you are looking. They have a great pre-sch...
OK Mom's - Need Some Advice on Reasonable Expectations of Hubby
Asked by D.K. from Dallas
on July 29, 2009
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Can you mom's tell me what you think is reasonable to expect out of my hubby. To give you a bit of back-ground I am a FTWM. I work the regular week, and do take work...
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- While I understand making comparisons, I don't think its helpful. Every situation is different, and different people's solutions won't necessarily work for you. You ...
- Have you tried talking to him about this? Tell him that in order for you to be a better partner and parent you need to have a little time to yourself too. It's hard...
- My advice is the same - hire a good housekeeper that will do your laundry and clean. Ours has been with us a long time and even keeps us stocked up on toilet paper, b...
Working Mom to Be. How Much Time Can I Get off to Spend with My Baby?
Asked by J.P. from Los Angeles
on March 11, 2009
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Hi again. So I am really stressing out because I can't seem to figure out how much time I will get off with the baby. I keep hearing about FMLA, and CFRA, and Family ...
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- Seriously, HR people seem to be NO help with all this... If you have a vaginal delivery you'll be out for six weeks of paid state disablity. It's eight weeks if yo...
- Hello! I was very stressed out as well. Try to relax honey. I got 8 weeks for a c-section, but my doc had me off for 10. You are allowed 4 weeks before due date- ask ...
- Sorry for the late response, all of the other ladies have given you great resources to look into. But I thought I'd share my personal experience so you know what to lo...
