Posts by Spring Lily

Quote:Originally Posted by Funny Face His kids aren't the problem. Your relationship is the problem.This is dead on. I'd suggest you stop focusing on what his kids are doing and start focusing on your relationship. It's not about...

Well at least I'm not the only one whose kids are doing that, then! That's a little consolation. They are 3 yrs 2 mos and I'd say this has been going on since your DD's age, but it's gotten progressively more intense. I don't...

I weaned my first at a year and a half, which was earlier than planned. I started cutting back and offering her a cup of soy milk or water instead and she went along with it fine and was the one who decided when the last time was. My...

OP, I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that your mom and sister would be critical no matter what parenting choices you make. I get the feeling that you just can't win with them. They're passive aggressive, blaming, and...

Quote:Both my husband and i are small and i was really skinny as a tot too.Did you tell your ped that? Did your parents keep any records from when you or your DH were little, like in a baby book or something? I would bring in any...

I've seen that Pea Protein at my health food store, it sounded interesting. I've also heard good things about hemp, but haven't tried either one. I used whey when I was pregnant, Designer Whey brand (2 scoops=17g protein). Trader...

With my singleton, 3 was way harder than 2, and 4 was no picnic either. My twins are just 3 and I haven't seen a big change yet, but I'm already bracing myself for when it hits. The bathroom really is a major problem. When I tell them...

I don't know if you're still reading this thread, but I just came upon it and it reminded me a bit of a situation with my in-laws. This part in particular sounds exactly like the issue we had:Quote:Originally Posted by...

What Tigerchild said about codependency goes well with my first thought when I read your post--I wonder if he has an internet addiction. Is he just online looking around or is he gaming? Either way, it can be a true, serious addiction....

Covering up is totally about the comfort level of the mother, IMO. I have nursed all of my kids in public and have never received one negative comment--but we live in an area where breastfeeding is mainstream. Despite that, lots of...