Birth Plan: First Response

90 articles
51

How Soon Is Too Soon to Take a Newborn Out?

J.R. asks from Janesville-Beloit

I am wondering what is the average in taking a newborn out around people? I believe I waited atleast 2-3 weeks, and there were no flu concerns then. My daughter is be...

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Disturbing Postpartum Dreams

D.M. asks from Dallas

I have a 4 1/2 month old baby daughter who is our first child. We are older first time parents, I'm 39 and I'm a stay at home mom caring for the baby full time. I am ...

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Frequent Nurser

F.V. asks from Honolulu

I am a first time mom with an 8 week old son. Since he was born he has nursed every hour on the hour like clockwork. He normally would nurse for about 20 min, so I wa...

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Getting 2 Month Old to Sleep Through the Night

A.H. asks from New York

My 2-month old is still feeding every 3-4 hours at night and we are patiently waiting for him to stop the 3am feeding so that my husband and I can get more sleep! I ...

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An Unknown Child.... from My Hunsband's Past.... ???

A.P. asks from Portland

I'm very new to Mamasourse and this is the first time i have posted anything... from what i have read so far, this seems to be the perfect place to ask for some help,...

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Curious About How Much I Should Give

L.P. asks from San Francisco

Hi, I've never been here before. I have question; I make quite more money than my husband. I do all the chores, cleaning and I pay for all most everything. i wake up...

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Stepmom Goes to the School

F.M. asks from San Diego

A couple of weeks ago, my son told me that his dad's wife showed up at his school during his recess time. Apparently, she wanted to introduce herself to the teacher a...

89

Is Race Still an Issue?

D.D. asks from Houston

My child is in 6th grade. She has started talking about a boy that she likes and that likes her. He is a different race. I see no problem with it and she and her f...

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Teenager Says ''Im Gay''

T.M. asks from Spokane

Hello. I really dont know where else to turn.I understand, so it seems most of you have young children.Yet I will take advice from anyone willing to give it. I am a 4...

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Should I Put My Son in Kindergarten at the Age of 4 or Hold Him Back

L.M. asks from Salinas

I have a son who will be 4 when he starts kindergarten in Sept 2009. He will turn 5 in Oct. 2009. I am not sure if I should hold him back a year and start him when ...