Posts by busiestmom

I totally hear you feeling frustrated. I am struggling to get going with the whole weight loss thing. I have just got 20 lbs to go, but same here, I live in Wisconsin, and the whole getting out to excersize is down the tubes for me. Does anyone have ideas for motivating to excersize inside? I used to take a nice stroll around the neighborhood, nothing too vigorous, but it was better than doing nothing, and now I just want to hibernate. I need help! Anyone want to help me with accountability, let me know! I would be happy to share my email address... And yeah, going just for the numbers isn't exactly the goal. My Doctor told me going for better muscle tone and such, healthy eating habits etc are way more important than just the numbers on the scale.

Good Luck! Let usknow if the toning helps.

I definetely agree with the pp. Choose your battles. My kids arent' 8 yet, but I have a 5 yr old who occasionally looks for a confrontation. It's almost like he wants an argument. I asked my pediatrician about it once, and she gave me great advice. She told me to stop before I got frustrated and think to myself, "is this important enough to fight about?" Sometimes it's a yes, as in what's for dinner, when bed time is, brushing teeth, etc. Sometimes no, like what color shirt, shoes that match or don't, whether he likes hot dogs today.

Don't reward the negative things he does, such as trying to start arguments. This will only make his efforts worth while. Tell him clearly, "If you want to go to school without doing your reading, that is fine. I'll send a note to Mr/Mrs. Teacher and explain why. And follow through! Kids want to know if/how/when they can push you, how far you will let them, and ways to manipulate you. Bargaining/bribing your kids allows for bargaining on their part, which can lead to some major struggles... Good luck! And watch Super Nanny, or whatever that show is called...:)

Three of my 5 babies had jaundice, and from what my pediatrician told me, and what is commonly known, it is a condition caused fromthe liver being unable to break down the toxins in your body.  I must admit, I never took vitamins, because the iron in them makes me sick. However, if your doctor recommends them try them. I ended up taking a children's chewable, and still take it, because that is what my body can handle.

When my littles had jaundice, they each had to go under the "bili light" for a while, my first had to stay at the hospital longer because of it, but as long as your pediatrician is aware of any health issues in your family history,jaundiceis easily taken care of. Again, good luck with your journey!

I love hearing labor stories! I think they are some of the most inspirational life moments we can share. It sounds like you did wonderful, and your daughter is lucky not to have had any health issues. I am excited for you. I hoe your continued journey as a mommy go as well as the labor/delivery sound. Parenting is definetly an area in life where control is needed. Good luck, and thanks for sharing your amazing story with us!

Well, dearie, let me tell you...I am 26 and have 5 kids, all within 7 years of each other. I was married at 18. Like 3 days after my birthday, and had my first little darling 1 year 1 month later. It was kind of addicting. Then my first husband and I split up, which was SOOO tough, and now I am just getting over the birth of my littlest ( remarried). I love being a mom. It is the most wonderful thing in the world, but having started early I feel I should warn you: your life will NEVER be truly yours again. You cannot spontaneously go on a weekend trip (with only one child you might i guess), just hop in the car and head to the mall, out to eat? the last time I ate at a sit down restaurant it was Fazoli's. There are many sacrifices that parents make. Are they worth it? i think so, but if you have the opportunity to do other things in the mean time, go for it! And about that bug... I bet you must know someone who has a cute baby or toddler. Offer to care for the baby/toddler so they can maybe get out and do something, or have a nice chat with their other half with out any one asking for a drink between sentences