Posts by Spring Lily

I know an "AP" parent who was very similar. Her daughter would hit and slap my kids and there was no real reaction. She finally said that at this age (they were 12+mos old) they couldn't understand the concept of not hitting. She did...

Quote:Originally Posted by mylilmonkeys My OB backup mentioned that eating yams increases odds of having twins.   That is true. In Nigeria they eat a lot of yams as a staple food, which scientists believe is related to why they...

You can't let someone else's belief define your relationship with your child who isn't even born yet. Just remember that. And, that said, maybe this will help you: My daughter and my Chinese signs don't get along, and you know what? ...

It sounds like your chances are pretty high! With fraternals, you're ovulating more than one egg at once. Every woman has that happen from time to time, but you probably inherited a gene that makes you do that more often. There's...

Wow, old thread! I guess I can give an update since it popped up. DH came around eventually and we ended up going to therapy with his parents. the therapy sessions ended up being all focused on his dad of course, and anytime we tried...

SuneshineH, I have the same problem of not getting out as much anymore. They want to ride in the stoller, but after a few minutes they want to get out. I almost hurt DS the other day because we were at a museum and I was looking at...

GPTwins08 - what a great space you have, and so well organized! I wish we had such a big indoor play area. The funny thing is that my kids could not handle a playspace like that--too many toys! My kids are "toy dumpers" and would have...

Have you ever tried Flylady.com? Maybe you already know all about that site/philosophy, but if not, perhaps it will help you feel better. I've looked into it but haven't signed up for the emails. The main idea is to do housework in...

That is awesome, way to go on the decluttering! My house could use some of that, too, I think. I'm so impressed that you and your DH have put in so much time after the kids are in bed, when you must be exhausted by that point. Re: the...

My DS is a little over 3 and for the past few weeks when he's upset or frustrated, he will let out a blood-curdling scream. It is so loud and long that he can't hear anyone speak to him. It usually is directed at a sibling, I haven't...