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The things children say

awareness — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:36:00 GMT

My niece beckoned to me to lean down so she could whisper a secret in my ear: "Buy milk for your house!". I whispered back, "I already have milk at my house!", to which she whispered another "secret": "When that runs out, buy more!" lololol

Inducing labor....

annawiggins6 — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:14:11 GMT

I think that it depends on the woman, the situation, and the doctor. I know that some doctors like to induce if they are going out of town or a Holiday is approaching etc, just so they will be there when you deliver & you don't have to worry about the on call dr delivering your baby, which IMO is a good thing, my sister in law went on her own & had to have the on call dr & it scared her, and it was her first child, and I was induced with my first 2 because of medical reasons, my very first I had no options, my second I was having a lot of problems & had been in constant pain for over a month, my last 2 I opted for induction because it seemed like I never could go on my own.

how to train a baby to sleep better at night

lilsquibb — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:42:28 GMT

MollyMcKeeverKline said…

please read my post. It is very normal for babies to go through periods like this. Letting them cry will make it worse. please check out the books I listed...

Thank you for sharing your opinion, although please keep in mind that not everyone buys into Sear's theories. It is true that the more you respond to baby's cries the more trust you build in them as well as attachment. Once baby gets older though, there comes a time when they need to learn to deal with things that occur whether it be a skinned knee or waking up in the middle of the night.

I do allow my little one (20 mo) to cry at night if needed. I know his cries well enough to know when he really needs me or when he's just fussing in his sleep. I honestly do not think it is selfish to teach/train baby how to put himself back to sleep after waking in the middle of the night. Not every mom is able to stay at home and nap when baby naps but have full time jobs and/or other responsibilities to take care of. I don't buy in to baby SHOULD be sleeping through the night by a certain time but good stretches of sleep are developmentally appropriate and healthy both for mom and baby.

In answer to the question at hand, routine is the most important part of baby getting to sleep and even staying asleep. Announce transitions in advance (after we get PJ's on we'll read a book... after our book it's bedtime). There are nights mine cries when I put him down. If he doesn't fall asleep within a few minutes we go in snuggle him, let him know we are there and love him then put him back down. Generally that's what he needs to get to sleep.

Abortion

lilmisssunshine — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:02:08 GMT

Touchy subjects! I definitely stand on both sides of the arguments, however, I am more pro-choice when it comes to abortion than I am with the death penalty. The unborn child has not done anything wrong and deserves to have a life. The issue with this is, not all babies born will have a life that could even be considered "good enough". If a 13 year old is raped by her father, which happens these days, why should she be forced to be ridiculed, outcast and miss her childhood by being forced to carry a child. Pregnancy takes quite a toll both physically & emotionally on people. As for the death penalty, if someone is guilty without a doubt for committing a crime that is considered heinous in any society or opinion, why should this person deserve to live a life better than many free people? If they definitely committed the crime, they should be executed! Naturally there will be fine lines that will need to be judged, but for extreme cases....

how to train a baby to sleep better at night

MollyMcKeeverKline — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:24:30 GMT

please read my post. It is very normal for babies to go through periods like this. Letting them cry will make it worse. please check out the books I listed...

how to train a baby to sleep better at night

MollyMcKeeverKline — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:23:01 GMT

It does hur tthem to cry... hello! Do you like to cry while your spouse ignores you? Studies show that babies neurons LITERALLY don't connect as much when they are in states of stress; their bodies produce cortisol and time is spent in a sstressful state which means their brains aren't doing what they should be doing.... developing and learning. I have three boys and never let one of them cry. Check out The No Cry Sleep Solution or Nighttime Parenting by Dr. Sears. don't let pop culture make you feel like a baby SHOULD sleep through the night... yes if you want to train them... train them to know that you will not be there for them when they wake up in the scary dark... go for it! See how attached your kid ISN'T to you and how you will pay for it later in their childhood... trust me... ive seen all sides o fthis. Answering a babies cries teaches them to trust you and they in turn will end up better adjusted and more confident kids... read Attachment Parenting by Dr. Sears... seriously, letting a baby cry is the most selfish thing I can think of. Get over yourself... having kids isn't about YOU, its about doing what's best for them. So read some real research from scientists, not just someone trying to sell books to help exhausted parents justify selfish habits.

Abortion

TheBard — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:38:39 GMT

MMCross,

Hummm, I am for life inside and outside the womb as well, but a woman should have the right a a full citizen of our nation, what is right for her. No woman should be forced to carry a child she does not want, period! The rights of the mother should supersede those of an unborn fetish under any circumstance.

For you this appears to be strictly a moral/emotional question, for me it is less about morals/emotions and more about legal rights under the law.

And when we execute an adult, (s)he struggles for life as well, and yet there is no ground-swell of support for abolishing capitol punishment; it after all is murder as well, wrapped in the cloth of justice.

Vincent

Abortion

mmcross — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:15:39 GMT

I think abortion is wrong regardless the situation! It is not the baby's fault that the mother was raped, abused etc. It all depends on how you look at what is in the womb! I am for life in the womb as I am outside of the womb and you can't prove to me that it is any different! When they kill the baby in the womb it struggles just like someone fighting for there life! I believe having an abortion means you are committing murder, it's not anyone else's choice but God's to see that a baby lives or dies!

Inducing labor....

mmcross — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:19:52 GMT

I think it is best to go into labor naturally, I have had six children and have gone 2 weeks over and have never been induced. I think that it is up to the Doctor and if it's medically needed then that would be fine!

Problems with Food

this2shallpass19 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:48:49 GMT

My son does this when he doesn't like what he's eating. Does she do this ALL the time, or just with certain foods?

Problems with Food

dovey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:31:06 GMT

If you have waited this long to introduce solids, it could just be that she rejects the texture. But she could have physical issues so you should get her in to see her Dr. A child at 1 is usually on a mostly table food diet with some modifications. If she just is not used to the texture then keeping her on baby food won't fix the problem. It will be a gradual transition that will require lots of patience on your part to introduce her to table foods. I am sure your Dr can help in this situation as well. You have a beautiful baby by the way!

Problems with Food

darlyn63 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:17:25 GMT

It's been along time for me feeding my kids baby food. I'm sure the texture feels weird in her mouth. But I would probably call the doctor's office, ask to speak to the nurse if not the doctor to make sure everything is fine. Alot of kids spit out their food, being different and all. Is this her first at solids? I would check with the doctors office, or if you are part of a momies group see if anyone else experiences this. Kids can be picky eater's. I remember my daughter being picky. Is this the only food your baby is doing with? Make a list of question before calling the doctors, or seeing him/her. This way you won't forget any thoughts about what is going on. I'm sure your not alone in this.

Problems with Food

promysed — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:18:54 GMT

My 13 month old daughter wont chew or swollow her food. I feed her table food now but its soft,graduate foods for toddlers and sometimes 3rd food fruits and veggies.she will take a couple of bites then she will hold it in her mouth I would move my mouth as if Im chewing to see if she would repeat me (she normally would repeat any sound or movement)..But she'll do it once or twice then she would stop and stare.she therefor after would just sit there and hold her food. then she would fuss and cry but still holds the food,I then would have to struggle to get the food out her mouth.sometimes she would even gag on it or may even throw up. I also thought maybe its because she's Teething .could it be?I try to instruct her to chew but she just not doing it.what are ways I can get her to chew and swallow her food? is this a sign of some type of eating disoder? will I have to take to see a specialist for Speech and swallow?is it a phase?could it be she just not ready for regular food (maybe go back to strictly baby food)?

how to train a baby to sleep better at night

casaelhay — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:15:44 GMT

hello ive just read a book about how to get a baby or toddler to sleep through the night it said to get your baby used to a routine. whenever you want her o go to sleep you should give her a bath feed her and then read a story to her every night and then turn off the light in her room and let her sleep, to encourage her to go to sleep without you watching her or swadling her. and if the baby starts crying you should let her cry for a few minutes i know it seems harsh but it doesnt hurt them to cry. if you do that for a couple of days the baby will become independent and she will get the point that she's suppose to go to sleep because its her bedtime. and it said that new mothers should try doing this routine as early as possible there also a website go to google and search for what expect when expecting and look through the website it has some very helpful tips

Inducing labor....

AngiBowman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:30:30 GMT

With my first I had to be induced due to pre-eclampsia around 8 months in the pregnanfce. With my second I had a c-section. Induction can really save lives if necessary, and I really listen to the doctor to avoid any problems.

The only real issues with induction is that it gives you false contractions - it's VERY harsh compared to natural contractions, which work with your body to give birth. My friend has had one of both (natural and induced) and she agreed that the induction birth was painful and long compared with her natural birth.

The things children say

AngiBowman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:22:45 GMT

We were looking at baby photos and our four-year old stood up and said, "when I am grown up, I am going to grow a baby in my tummy, and I'm going to name her Bailey."

I had to leave the room to laugh. We're going to touch on that subject in a few years.

Freebies for Babies

AngiBowman — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:08:16 GMT

I don't know about all Chick-Fil-A, but the one here in Olathe is having a Family Portrait Night where you get a free 5 x 7 and photo session.

Also check local hospitals for events - a local one here had an event day that included free pizza (organic even!), drinks and dessert on top of balloons, fire hats and just plain fun stuff.

See if your local grocery store has a baby program. Our local HyVee has one. I never know all of the details, but if you earn 200 baby points, you can a free $10 gift card or something like that.

do your baby like music or cartoons the most

AngiBowman — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:24:36 GMT

Our kids LOVE music. They Might Be Giants makes some great songs - Here Come the ABCS, 123s and Science really are catching for US and fun for THEM. It taught our son how to add in Spanish (basic and pretty useless in the real world) and how to sound out words. Pretty cool!

They even come with DVDs of music videos, which is fun for the kids to watch.

I can't believe my kid did that!

Sjperry1985 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:48:45 GMT

Katrena,

That is a very cute story. Children are so amazing!!

Thumb sucking

jazac4 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:52:18 GMT

my son started sucking his thumd at 6months old,and he did it for a long time,i had tryed eveything to break him ,at the age of 5 he started to outgrow it.and he has not done it since.