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I have been relatively healthy. However, I have dealt with my father having been on life support for 12 years, with the first full year in the hospital and regular long stints thereafter. As well as 1 full year of my little brother in intensive care before dying. I become super vigilant, organized and in charge. I'm definitely someone you want on your team in a crisis. It will be interesting to see how I handle it when it's my own illness.
[ Reply | Options ]mild-moderate scoliosis, malignant melanoma and HPV. Scoliosis never required surgery/brace, melanoma was caught early and HPV has been kept in check ( by the way, about 40% of the population is estimated to have HPV). I have always felt very fortunate!
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[-]I am dreading spending Thanksgiving with my SIL - or actually with her DD. The child is completely unpleasant and, although she is almost 5, acts like a 2 yr old - with constant temper tantrums, whining, etc. My SIL and MIL think that everything she does is adorable and their lives revolve around constantly photographing her, laughing at her misbehavior and satisfying her demands, which must be done immediately or she will pitch a fit. At family functions, we're all expected to dote on her and admire her constantly. She has no bedtime so we are never free of the little tyrant. I am really dreading getting together but not sure what to do. Any advice?
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OP - I have a baby. I also have a number of good friends with young children with whom I have spent tons of time (including weeklong vacations). All of these children are better behaved than my SIL's child. I expect kids to be rambunctious, to test limits, to misbehave, to be loud, etc. But she is very rude and treats her mother and grandparents like garbage - and no one says anything.
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well no matter what, you will have to spend time with tyrant baby sooner or later so i would just go. just make a stern face when dd is annoying, so they can tell you're dissatisfied, but don't be super obvious. cuz it sounds like grandma and SIL will complain to DH about any non-lavishing of attention to the kid.
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[-]DD is almost two. She wants what she wants and she wants it now. Ex: begging to go outside when we have to get dressed first. She grabs my hand and says "come, come" over and over again until she loses her temper. We say, "no, not now. Or first get dressed. Then she does a longarmed swin ortries to slap me...advice?
3 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]Try to make it a game, if possible. I know it can be a pain, but kids really respond better (esp at this age) to things that are made to seem fun, as opposed to feeling ordered around constantly (which toddlers, by necessity, are). I have found this works wonders with my 2 yo - she is a different child when she feels we are having fun, e.g. I'm being silly about putting her clothes on, etc. Nobody wants to battle all the time or constantly be disciplining. GL!
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[-]Travel Moms, which city in Europe is the most Toddler Friendly? Also, anyone know if Dominican Republic (an all inclusive) is a toddler friendly vacation (24 months)
11 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]German here: There are also fabulous "Kinderhotels" in Austria & Switzerland. Four and five star hotels that are all inclusive, offer fantastic child care etc. Most employees speak English since they cater to guests form GB and the Netherlands as well. Food, service and everything else is way superior to anything in the Caribbean. check out www.kinderhotels.com. Signed Travel Mom
[ Reply | Options ]I have a toddler and 6 yo, and had been thinking of Barcelona as a destination, but after reading the forum posts on TripAdvisor about petty crime, I decided that we can see the city some other time. I am very street savvy, but I just don't want to have to deal with thinking defensively like that when I'm trying to enjoy a vacation with my kids.
[ Reply | Options ]just there just last summer and definitely didn't have any problems - didn't even really think about it or ever feel unsafe. nyc has plenty of petty crimes, as long as you use common sense it shouldn't be an issue. there is an area called las ramblas which is very touristy but trying to navigate a stroller through there is the equivalent of trying to get through times square - and similarly, there isn't much to see there.
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[-]Nanny here-curious about one of the children I watch. DC is 17 mo and doesn't speak at all, just sort of grunts but appears to understand when you ask questions. Seems very behind other dcs similar in age I have cared for.
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Kids learn at all different rates. The fact that he/she understands what's being said is the important part. I would suggest talking to him/her more though, all the time. I talked to my dd constantly and she didn't really start talking until around 20 months but then it exploded and she started sounding more like a 3 year old by the time she turned 2. Most language happens between 20-24 months.
[ Reply | Options ]My dd was so behind with saying 'real' words as a toddler that she qualified for state intervention at 2. She's 4 now, doesn't stop talking and is perfectly fine. (got a 98 on the verbal ERB.) I never worried... because a lot of smart kids are late talkers. the real thing to look for are 'other' signs of a developmental problem like lack of eye contact, covering ears or rocking
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[-]Anyone on who has had an experience with Thyroglossal Duct Cyst removal ? Yourself or your child.
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[-]Going to Disney World with 4 yo DD and 2.5 yo DS. Will there be enough boy-oriented stuff to keep DS interested? Last time we went, we only took DD and it was all princesses, all the time.
3 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]at 2.5yo I can't imagine he cares much about the gender differences. i have a 2.4yo ds and we were reading his sister's princess books the other day. now he likes princesses, which will last until the next phase. I mean - it's Disney World - it's not like your 2yo is going to be bored except with the long lines.
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[-]Do you think having kids later on (late 30s/early 40s) keeps you young or ages you more quickly? Why?
5 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]hmm...idk...a older mom will probably make more of an effort to stay in shape and healthy for 2 reasons: i. she is more aware of the age difference so wants to take every measure to prolong her life ii. she wants to minimize the contrast between her and the younger moms. However, i have 2 aunts who are 50 yo grandmas and they really make me want to be a young mom. Their kids are out of college, so they are really able to enjoy stuff with their kids as friends almost, rather than the old parents who slow them down. So..I guess my answer is, it depends.
[ Reply | Options ]Younger... had first at 39, twins at 41. Chasing after toddlers/preschoolers is great physically. Being reminded by their young innocent perspective constantly confounds the tendency to get stuck in one's ways. And FWIW, in Manhattan, I seem to be very average aged vs the other mom's in my DCs class.
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[-]if you're dating & you consider him your boyfriend, do you talk daily? would it be odd if you missed a day or two of telephone calls?
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[-]Almost 4 yo dd has been askin gto have a playdate with girl in her class. the girl is a bully and I know pushed around my dd. BUT, for some reason my dd wants to play with her. Do I set it up and just see howit goes? I am just nervous that the other kid will not be nice to my dd and I know the othe rmom lets her kid get away with it.
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[-]I have no time to workout (full-time WOHM with 1 DS). I walk about 3 miles a day but nothing more. Any suggestions? I feel gross.
20 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]My solution was to find a workout I could do at home. I do it after everyone goes to bed.
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The only workout time that I've found since having kids is the 5:45 gym class. I go to bed at about 9/9:30 so I can wake up early enough to work out. Sorry...I know it doesn't sound appealing, especially if you don't have a good sleeper!
[ Reply | Options ]im with ya mama! mine is 8 months. almost back down to pre preg weight, but so much 'looser' then before. all extra time i have once db is in bed, spent with hubby or cleaning up. i jus keep it at 'one day at a time'.... some good days, some i eat too much dessert! but hubby isnt complaining so must be ok!
[ Reply | Options ]I workout during lunch 3 days a week. I don't take time for lunch otherwise - just eat at my desk. SO, I take an hour and workout. Otherwise - I would never do anything.
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[-]do i write "24 hours is long enough..." or "24 hours are long enough..."? tia
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[-]I have a lot of curly hair that can get frizzy at times but I can typically control it. lately, no control at all - very frizzy. Anyone have suggestions for hair products or other tips that can help tame this mop?!?! I did switch shampoos but I thought to a better one - maybe not.
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[-]4 yo DD went to a good friends's house today. She was out of control with trashing her house. Had to be put in time out and it was draining. The kids have all been friends for a long time, so they are like sisters. I love the friendship, but it gets out of control when we are specifically with them. What to do?
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[-]At what age did your DB/toddler drop the second nap? My 17-month-old still really needs two naps a day or she'll need a really early bedtime, which results in a ridiculously early wake-up time. Like 5:30 am. Is it OK to keep her on two naps?
7 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]absolutely... there is no reason to drop a nap unless it is preventing DC from getting a full night's sleep (which is clearly not the case with yours). My eldest held onto her 2nd nap until almost 2 and still slept 11+ hrs at night. Was never cranky or overtired, always woke up with a smile on her face (ahh... the good ol' days).
[ Reply | Options ]Thank you for your response! I wasn't sure if there was a reason to drop the second nap, and why some sleep experts seem to push it.
[ Reply | Options ]OR: some experts push to drop a nap? to me, that seems so counterintuitive... how could more rest be anything but positive for a baby/toddler (unless it interfered with night-time sleep). I think the old motto of "let sleeping dogs lie" is even MORE true of kids! good luck - be thankful you have a good sleeper.
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my 18 month old toys with the idea of one nap now and then. every time i think she will drop it she starts taking that morning nap again.
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[-]Babar books: Please help. I have a vivid childhood memory of a Babar book in which a bunch of the elephants go skiing in the alps, and they take this funicular/train up a steep hill. Can't find it now, and googling does no good. Does anyone else remember/know what book this is?
19 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]i think we have every babar book, but i cant risk waking the babies in their room..
[ Reply | Options ]check the list of books: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babar_the_Elephant
[ Reply | Options ]after rereading some older french Babar books given to our dc as gifts, surprised that the content is incredibly racist and not pc. really inappropriate for the world today. i guess it really reflects the old colonial French way of thinking
[ Reply | Options ]In The Travels of Babar, Babar and Celeste go skiing in the Alps with the Old Lady before returning to their country to find it decimated by the rhinos. Not much is said about the skiing trip, but it does have a full double page illustration depicting it. Maybe that's what you remember? The Travels of Babar is one of the original stories, right after the first Story of Babar. It's about their honeymoon.
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[-]Los Angeles moms - where do you consider a great neighborhood in LA?
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Depends on what type of scene you're into (if you want to be by the beach or in the mountains, etc). Lot's of people love Manhattan Beach (good schools, great beaches, cute downtown). If you want beach, but more low key, Hermosa Beach or El Segundo. If you're looking for affordability, look at Playa Vista.
[ Reply | Options ]It really depends on what you are looking for. LA does not have a lot of good public schools, however, there are a few. Wonderland School is very good. It is in the Laural Canyon/Laural Hills area. The houses in this area are more affordable than in other areas (that is relative, of course but with RE crashing there are "bargins") and there are a lot of young families who are very involved in the school. It is small and very well maintained. There are a lot of mid-century homes in the area and there is probably more diversity (both ethnic,financial and professional) in that area than in any other area of LA. As I write, I realize that I would highly recommend this area if you are moving from NY. I'm from NY and just remember, LA is n...
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