Posts by skycheattraffic

I second one_girl's advice. A concrete warning "K, three more slides then we are all done" works great. The only downfall is that she'll then see the swings and want to swing. My approach is to say "ok, a quick turn on the swing and then...

Quote:Originally Posted by g33kch1ck Can I just ask: how the hell do you forget your child in the car??!!Stupid, stupid people.I'm sure this is one of those things that seems impossible until it happens to you. I haven't ever...

I'd also get an easy snack ready and waiting first thing in the morning. We're the opposite: supper is around 5 and DD has a snack (usually some cheese) after her evening bath, around 7 or 7:30. Even so, in the morning we have some...

For us books are a way to keep my toddler occupied so she sits long enough to pee. She's getting better without the books now but initially it was simply a way to get her onto the potty. I'd say as long as they're interested, let them...

My best advice for nursing in busy places is to plop toddler on your lap facing you and nurse her sitting upright. That way she can stay latched on but still have a decent view of the busy surroundings. Other than that, treat it...

Just running back to say that the calcium/magnesium supplement has helped! I haven't had any more leg cramps and the hip/butt type pain that may or may not be sciatica related is better too - not gone but certainly less severe. I can't...

Definitely!! I ended up taking a cheap probiotic to help curb what I thought was a mild yeast infection (turned out to be simply pregnancy crotch :-/ ) and a side effect was that it helped regulate my bowels! I mean I'm not perfect now...

Quote:Originally Posted by autumnrayne Glad everyone had successful Gd tests.  Anyone else feel like a slacker in the cleaning department?  Everyday I am getting worse and worse.  My poor house is going to look like a horders house...

Quote:Originally Posted by sageowl Ds1 didn't outgrow the desire to ride in the stroller until he was around 30 months, so you might want to get something you love since you may need it for awhile yet.That's my feeling too. I do...

I'm a SAHM to 2 year old DD and recently she has started to become interested in other kids; I'd say around 22 months or so. Yes, she's still in the parallel play phase but she's learning about taking turns and says hi and seeks out...