Posts by greenemami

I think it is more than reasonable to want to not separate for a whole week right off the bat when you have been the primary caregiver.  If you are willing to do 50/50, I would consider doing a half week kind of thing, where one...

I think having a sibling would be great-and not having one would be great too :)  I really wanted more than 1 kid, but not just so they could have a playmate, because I really wanted more than 1!  My kids do play together...

My first was a surprise, so I guess that counts :) My second was conceived on the first try as well...in fact I know the exact date of conception because there was literally only one try in there, lol!!   My sister conceived...

I would be absolutely furious and would probably insist that the gun no longer come into the house until it was unloaded, period.  (For reference, I have put my foot down about having guns in the house at all, so I would react...

My son spit up like CRAZY!  He did not seem to be in pain and was obviously taking in plenty of nutrition (growing very well, plenty of wet and dirty diapers).  But he spit up after every feeding all over the place for a...

I am doing K with my daughter this year.  What we started off doing in the fall is much different than what we  are doing now :) Best laid plans and all of that...!  We did homeschool preschool as...

I agree with the PP's...both of my kids have often been like this  with their dad (he is their bio dad and we are together).  My 2-year-old flips out if dp tries to take him to the potty, my dd until very recently would...

I found out both times.  I wasn't going to the second time, but knew the shock of having a boy would kind of floor me and, sure enough, it was a boy and I was very suprised :)   On the one hand, I was glad I found out and...

I haven't dealt with this particular situation, but you might find more answers over in the blended family or single parenting forum!

I would suggest putting away any "special" toys to avoid freak outs, but otherwise, have the talk about how this week she is sharing toys and then next time it will be someone else's turn to share with her.    I do think...