Posts by ChristmasLover

This is happening with my 15 month old right now...  Almost exactly the same schedule!  I co-sleep, but if I try to ignore him at 4 am without rocking him, he just gets really upset and wakes up for the day.  I just get...

I feel bad for you, but I do think you're doing the right thing by providing night nutrition to such a small baby.  She obviously still needs your milk.  Good job, Mom-- most wouldn't be so selfless in this society.  I...

I hear ya-- everywhere I go, moms are SO different from me.  Sleep is the big thing I feel so different about-- the whole world seems to believe in cry-it-out.  A pediatrician practically told me I HAD to let my son cry it...

It seems safest not to cook in plastic at all.  It's tempting for convenience, though.  

Just a side note:  I wasn't given routine antibiotics after my c-section.  

Adaline'sMom-- thanks SO much for the recommendation!!       On a side note, I happened to take a look at your blog.  What an amazing person you are to be on here helping others after what you've been through....

 I have read that  you should not to argue with the child,  give in to the child, or react to their tantrums.  Since children with ODD are looking for your reaction, it's best not to reward their bad behavior......

I've been doing a workout video while my son plays on the floor beside me.  Maybe you could get a pilates dvd and do the same...  Working out every day is really helping me in every way.  Good luck!   Oh, in...

It's actually nice to read about someone who is living with as much chaos as I am... Thanks.  Sometimes I feel like I'm the odd-mom-- everyone around me has a perfect house and makes it look so easy.     The one...

Thank you all for the good ideas. Fruit herbal tea sounds like another great thing to try (and I have some I can try tonight).  I do believe he's thirsty-- I myself wake up every night with a dry throat needing water.  I...