Posts by andromedajulie

I don't think information is dangerous. However, I don't think most 3 year olds think things through too far, and you can skip steps, as described by some pps. I would not, however, give incorrect information.   DD1 was 8 when...

Mama, it sounds like you already know what is best for your son. I understand the fear of upsetting the caregiver. But surely if she is providing such a great home care experience, she understands that your son's needs are very...

Mommy feels very angry when you do this / when this happens - it hurts my body - feelings (whatever) - in this family we do not do this...   I do that with a fair amount of ferociousness so she can feel it, she usually bursts...

The nipple tweaking annoys me, too. But I let DD, 18 mo, nurse whenever she wants. Well, sometimes I feel peer pressure and I put her off :/  We may not see it, but they are in fact practicing ways of handling the stresses of life...

    Quote: Quote: Originally Posted by foreverinbluejeans  Is it worth the chance? That was the question I always asked myself. I figured out other ways to meet my wants...

I once gave a little bag of band-aids to each 3 year old and I'm telling you, it was the biggest hit of my life. :)

thanks... i appreciate the feedback and would love to hear more people's experiences. yes, a break would be a REALLY GREAT THING!!!!!!! :)

I appreciate hearing that the purpose of the padded bras is for added comfort and so the nipple doesn't show. I, too, was freaked out about the padded-ness..

Here is all I know, which isn't much:   1. we are raising DD2 bilingually and were told to do it as follows - each parent speaks one language exclusively (100%) and that is the easiest (but not the only) way for baby to pick...

My DD2 is 18 mo and I am feeling an intense need to get away for a little bit. I need a little time alone, probably with my best friend, not taking care of anyone for a few days. I would not have considered this sooner but I'm starting...