http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ Mommy Warriors Forums: Last 35 Posts en Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:39:31 +0000 http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=62#post-184 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:33:17 +0000 jessa 184@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I was getting ready to post this when I saw your cry for help to get your 3 year old to sleep - they have a great selection of helpful sleep music on here, I'm sure you can try a couple downloads and find something that works. (www.kosmicmusic.com)</p> <p>Thank goodness!!! I got a gift from a friend who saw my frustration rant.gif and complete exhaustion as my newborn I don't think has slept since birth! My beautiful babygirl Jessa is now 40 days old and that means with the exception of last nite, the last time I slept was 41 days ago!!! I have to share this as this is AMAZING! A friend sent me a gift card from kosmicmusic.com which has a handful of specialized music for babies (and older children as well) to help parents with various issues.</p> <p>There are like 20 different titles that address SLEEP ISSUES. I just picked one and downloaded it, and AMAZINGLY --- JESSA slept for 6 solid hours! (I was checking to make sure she was breathing as I'd never actually seen her sleep for more than 20 minutes at a time!) </p> <p>Now, I'm picking up a few more too, at $5.99 each I stand to gain - what - like 100 hours of sleep</p> <p>Here's a link to the sleep music,<br /> <a href="http://www.kosmicmusic.com/do/category/MP3_Children_Babies" rel="nofollow">http://www.kosmicmusic.com/do/category/MP3_Children_Babies</a></p> <p>BTW - If you have older kids, and you have the same luck with their products, please let me know as I also have a very restless 3 year old that could use some calming/engaging music as well!</p> <p>Signed Blissful Mommie Mandy! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=61#post-183 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:12:24 +0000 MelDaloisio 183@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Hey any other moms on here in or around the jersey shore? i live in tuckerton! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=56#post-177 Mon, 12 May 2008 17:48:55 +0000 Nicole 177@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>This is a great alternative to lasagna. You can mix all kinds of things into the cheese mixture. I like to add spinach.</p> <p>1 box of manicotti shells, boiled for 7 minutes and placed in cool water until ready to use.<br /> 2 jars of marinara sauce<br /> shredded mozarella<br /> grated parmesan<br /> 1 bag of cleaned washed spinach, chopped<br /> 5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped<br /> 1 onion, diced<br /> 1 container (15 ounces) of ricotta cheese<br /> 2 eggs<br /> olive oil, salt, pepper</p> <p>preheat oven to 350F.</p> <p>Saute onions in olive oil until starting to turn golden. Add garlic and stir for a few minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and cool. Mix ricotta with eggs, about 1 cup of mozarella and 1/2 cup of parmesan. Stir well. Add spinach mixture and mix well. </p> <p>Take 2 medium sized baking dishes and spoon about 1 cup of sauce onto the bottom of each dish. Take cooked drained manicotti tubes and carefully fill each tube with the cheese mixture. Lay into the dish on top of sauce. Fill all the pasta. Cover with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with about 2 cups of cheese and a little parmesan. Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook another 10 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes. Serve. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=52#post-165 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:29:35 +0000 Nicole 165@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Share with us what you're cooking up this week for the family. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=51#post-164 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:53:22 +0000 mylittlestinkytoes 164@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I am a mompreneur! My company is My Little Stinky Toes. It started after having my baby girl. I realized little babies are put in car seats with buckles and blankets so all their “cute” clothes are covered up! But I did notice my daughters feet sticking up…and she had on boring white socks (since they are not supposed to wear shoes for at least the first year). So, I decided to make little flowers on the toes of the socks. The next time I took her to the mall with these socks I had 10 different people stop and ask me where I got them!!! After several days of this I figured I better do something with this!<br /> My biggest obstacle was to design socks that done fall off. I went through 6 prototypes until I found the perfect fit. I hand embellish every baby and toddler sock as well as matching tees for both girls and boys. I also hand package everything...I'm a 1 mommy show! </p> <p>I actually saw the Mommy Warriors at the Baby Celebration L.A. show. These ladies are so very nice. I enjoyed getting to talk to them…and they said my name was one of the cutest they’ve seen! Thanks Mommy Warriors!</p> <p>And to everyone…Enjoy the Little Stinky Toes in your life!</p> <p>Visit us at <a href="http://www.mylittlestinkytoes.com" rel="nofollow">www.mylittlestinkytoes.com</a> put in the code GetMy15 and get 15% off plus free shipping until the end of May! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=48#post-163 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:18:46 +0000 sleeplessinCanada 163@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I have a 19 month old little girl. I can count on one hand how many times she has slept through the night. I am just not sure what to do anymore. Last night she woke at 11:50 pm and did not go back to sleep until 4:30 this morning. Then she was up at 8:30. She did have a nap for about 1 1/2 hours.<br /> I am just so tired all the time. I am not sure what to do...I end up taking her downstairs and lay with her on the sofa, she still wont sleep though. I make sure she had a bedtime snack, and her bottle. She is changed, and we have cuddle time before bed...she just wont sleep through. My husband thinks that we should just let her cry. I cannot do that...she gets herself all worked up and ends up is hysterics.<br /> Any advice here??<br /> Thanks </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=51#post-162 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:24:20 +0000 Nicole 162@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>After becoming a mom did you launch a business that was "mom" related? Did you design, invent, create or make a product for kids or mothers? We want to hear about it. Tell us the inspiration for your product or business, as well as your path when taking your idea and turning it into reality. Share with us your failures as well as successes so that we all can be enlightened and encouraged. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=50#post-161 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:47:06 +0000 kaohunani2 161@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>My daughter was 10 months old when we got pregnant with our second child. She was an exclusive breastfeeder, and I was not comfortable moving her to whole milk. My OB suggested that I start to wean her because my milk might dry up and then we'd all be frustrated. I decided to follow my instincts and continue to let her nurse until she decided she was done. I was 5 months pregnant when my daughter decided that she was just too busy to stop for a boob. My milk only ran out after she stopped nursing. However, I did slowly introduce whole milk to her after she turned a year old as a back up in case my milk dried up before she was ready to finish nursing. I think it's up to you as long as you don't feel too tired to nurse and their are no medical issues stopping you. Just make sure you have a backup like introducing a little milk (whole, soy, or formula for babies over 9 months) so that if your milk dries up or you find that it is too tiring for you, your child will be acquainted with something other than breast milk. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=50#post-160 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:57:16 +0000 qrious 160@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>hi i'm in my first trimester and have a 1 yr old who is exclusively breastfed. i've consulted 2 doctors about breastfeeding during gestation and they have both discouraged me, telling me how even though i may not have had any problems in my past pregnancies, it is still not advisable to proceed as it may be a little too taxing on me. i was wondering if there is anyone here who's had this experience before. please tell me how long into your pregnancy u had breastfed and why if u did, did u decide to stop breastfeeding. also, if your doctor had given u extra supplements, n what type. please share with me as much as you can about this, thank you. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=49#post-159 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:44:33 +0000 anneg 159@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>So how did I go from a little boy who would eat anything to a little boy who for the past week won't eat a thing... It is frustrating and stressful. He went from eating everything under the sun to barely touching his food at any meal. He will drink his milk but won't touch anything else. ARGH!!!!! Anyone have the same experience?? </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=48#post-158 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:24:41 +0000 Nicole 158@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I had sleep issues with all of my kids, and the solutions were always different. McKenna needed to be "worn". In other words, she liked being in a Bjorn all day. She was and is one of those kids who just needs more physical attention. Her twin had really bad gas, so his sleep issues were tied to his digestion. For him, a warm bath before sleep always helped, as well as making sure I burped him really well. My oldest had a hard time relaxing enough to sleep, but he didn't need to be held. He just needed something that would hold his focus so that his mind would relax. He liked the swing and as he got older liked a silkie that he could rub. You just have to have patience and try different methods. But at 2 1/2 months she's probably either uncomfortable or she needs something. If she were 9 months old, I'd tell you that you should probably try the Ferber and let her gradually cry it out. She's too liitle now. Good luck. Keep us posted! We know how you feel! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=48#post-157 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:43:42 +0000 Theosmom 157@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>My 2 1/2 moth old son will not sleep! Maybe once a week we'll get a 4 hour stretch at night, but usually it is 2-3 hours at the most. Twice this week he has screamed all night long (I couldn't find anything wrong with him) Last night he was up til about 5, then slept til 9, took very few naps during the day and is inconsolable yet WONT SLEEP! I am at my wits ends. I am so exhausted and feel like a horrible mother. HELP!!!!!!</p> <p>Also...I am breastfeeding, no medications. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=33&page=3#post-156 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:42:37 +0000 mwallaceandcrew 156@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>That may be true My Crazy3, but I definitely think that even if you had a spark to begin with, sometimes that can change over time. As we grow older with our spouses, you either grow together or grow apart. I certainly know that I'm not the same person as I was when first met Jim--and he's not the same. However, we've made an effort over the years to make sure that we connected on a regular basis--at least one date night a week (without the kids!). I think for all the new moms out there, there should remember to keep this as a key priority in their lives--don't say you don't have time---MAKE TIME! Having a healthy relationship with your spouse, is not only good for you two, but is also good to set as a model for your children. And, many studies show, children who see healthy relationships with their parents are more likely to have healthy relationships themselves. Again, MAKE TIME!! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=47#post-155 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:08:49 +0000 Chinwaah1 155@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I don't care if it's politically incorrect, I don't want my son wearing a dress in school or any other place!! I would be extremely upset if my my son's teacher let him parade around a classroom like some drag queen. Faycakes, if you don't want your child standing out from a group, maybe you shouldn't be okay with him dressing up in your stilettos and galloping around his schoolmates --talk about being made fun of ... </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=47#post-154 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:00:18 +0000 faycakes99 154@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I don't think teachers should have to inform parents about their son wearing a dress in playtime--when kids are little they have active imaginations that should be allowed to run with them. In addition, the last thing we need to do as parents is make them feel bad about themselves and have them stand out from the group. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=47#post-153 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:29:58 +0000 admin 153@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Should teachers inform parents if their son is wearing dresses from their costume play area at school? Should they allow students to dress-up in trans gender clothing? What is your View? </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=45#post-152 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:33:38 +0000 clrmjc 152@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>my three year old son started doing the same thing..he looked like Al Bundy with his hand down the front of his pants all day! what worked for me was, when he started to do this i would get his attention elsewhere. you won't be making a big deal out of it AND they won't be walking around with a hand in their pants. i will admit though the first couple of days it seemed i was constantly making up new games to play to keep it from happening, and it was a bit of a headache, but it worked!!! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=46#post-151 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:21:41 +0000 KeeleyO 151@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Do any of you find that parent conferences are sometimes useless? That is, unless your kid is stellar or your kids is falling behind. But, when you're like the rest of us, and your kids is doing just fine, the teachers just say a bunch of nothing. "He's doing just fine. He's right where he should be. He's really easy." Well, really easy means that they don't have to spend any extra time with him, so it could also mean that they are missing something that IS an issue. I just find that the kids in the middle get lost, so that if there are issues, none of the teachers realize it because they are too busy with the stars of the class and the difficult kids. If the kids in the middle do have issues, they are often not noticed until they have become really significant. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=45#post-150 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:13:45 +0000 KeeleyO 150@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I think you already might be making too big of a deal out of it. Just be cool. It's totally normal. My girls did it, too. It's a phase. They discover it, then they get bored with it. But if you keep intervening she'll just be even more aware of it. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=45#post-149 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:23:03 +0000 MyCrazy3 149@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Okay, I know it's natural that toddlers touch their privates, but it just creeps me out! My daughter seems to have a new hobby of sitting on the couch and, well you know... I am horrified by it. I've tried to do what the experts say... "Honey, it's fine, but you do that when you're alone, not when there's a bunch of people here." She does it anyway. What do I do? Should I just ignore it? I'm afraid if I just keep saying something, I'll be making too big of a deal out of it. Any advice out there? </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=33&page=3#post-148 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:12:39 +0000 MyCrazy3 148@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Okay, I hate to point out the negative, but maybe if the sex is gone, there wasn't much of a spark to begin with. We all go thru peaks and valleys when it comes to sex, but if you work at it and it still isn't clicking, then maybe there's a bigger issue. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=24#post-147 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:09:29 +0000 MyCrazy3 147@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I tried this recipe over the weekend. OMG! Not only did my kids go crazy for this, but my husband loved it, too. It was so easy and yummy. Just wanted to say thanks! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=43#post-146 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:08:10 +0000 MyCrazy3 146@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Consistency is def key. If you consistently fall for their tricks, then it will always be a hassle. If you consistently don't, they'll stop playing them. Stay strong! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=43#post-145 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:40:18 +0000 admin 145@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I think every child tries to play these games. The best thing is not to let it change the routine otherwise, they win. Just stick to the schedule, be firm, consistent, but don't react to their "games." Just grit our teeth and bear with it. Eventually they will learn that they can't sway you and they'll stop wasting their energy. </p> <p>You could also try to reward them with getting to bed quickly. Tell them they can have their favorite breakfast the next morning on any evening they get right to sleep. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=44#post-144 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:48:35 +0000 Aydenzmoma 144@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>The Drs are calling it failure to thrive, I call it, he is just small like I was when i was little. Anyway, if he doesnt gain weight soon I am going to have to take him to a Feeding study at Childrens Hospital in Philly. He only eats crackers, cheese, sometimes yogurt, manderine oranges and french fries. Such a well rounded diet I know. The dr said she doesnt care about the food, as long as he is drinking no more then 40 oz of milk a day.<br /> Any ideas of how to even get a finicky 16month old to try new things?? </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=17#post-143 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:20:56 +0000 sandy 143@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I have never heard of this stuff where do you get it and is it expensive? </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=17#post-142 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:36:12 +0000 Renismom 142@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Today I received paperwork from a Class Action Suit against Airborne.. I'm not sue happy, so it didn't really matter to me, but I won't buy it anymore. Every type of Airborne we've tried has been worthless. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=43#post-141 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:37:43 +0000 sharonleekj 141@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>I have two boys and they have a routine during the week (school time) and when the time is ready and I need to send them to take a bath... Oh! my God!!, is so difficult and when is time to go sleep is worst, when starting all the excuses and... I'm HUNGRY!... And I try a lot the stuffs but I don't have any luck, even they came from the baseball practice... Is to suppose to be tired?.. Right?!... You guys have another suggestion I can do!?</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Sharon </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=37&page=2#post-140 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:26:19 +0000 sharonleekj 140@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Hi!</p> <p>Well! I think in this time is good to have only one child, is more easy and not to expensive. I have two boys and is so hard, is fun, a bunch a fun, but hard. And more if you are a single mom like me. But at least I have my companion and to enjoy to have them. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=37&page=2#post-139 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:17:01 +0000 MommaBean 139@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>Hi! I'm Maureen, a 24 year old mother of two (Logan 2 and Mason 4 1/2 months) My husband and I had just decided last spring that we weren't going to have anymore kids...then 3 weeks later I found out that I was 3 months pregnant! It was definitely a shock but we went with it and now have beautiful Mason. I would make sure that you are very protected while you are trying to figure out whether to have another baby or not. And make sure that it is what you both want before heading down the baby aisle again. You guys will be able to make the right decision for your family. Good Luck!!! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=17#post-138 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:08:03 +0000 MommaBean 138@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>My husband's family uses it all the time and they all get sick. I don't use it and I get sick about ever other year. I'm not so sure about Airborne. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=42#post-137 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:35:58 +0000 tonia 137@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>My 9 month old son still gets up twice at night for a bottle and I don't know what to do about it??? I have tryed letting him cry himself back to sleep but it doesn't work!! I have tryed giving him water but that doesn't work either!! I have tryed giving him cereal before he goes to bed and that doesn't work either!!I'll try anything at this point!!! my 3 year old started sleeping through the night at 6 months old!! Could it be that he is on lactose free milk and he's not getting enough from it? Someone please help me before I go insane!!! </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=37&page=2#post-136 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:02:09 +0000 DivaMom 136@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>hello all. i am a 22 yr old mom to be and me and my boyfriend are expecting our first child in august. i am an only child and enjoyed it. however at some point in my life i always knew that i would not have only one child. making that decision is something that is totally up to you and your partner. my boyfriend and i decided that we want a total of 3 kids, but that's what we want to do. im sure there are perks to having only one child just as there's perks to having more than one child. no one can make the decision for you guys. what i do suggest is looking at your own relationship and situation. you have to think about finances, when you would want to have another child, and other things like that. ultimately will make a decision that you guys are happy with </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=41#post-135 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:14:33 +0000 cinderella 135@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>If you are interested in more information email me at <a href="mailto:clt@telus.net">clt@telus.net</a> and we can talk further. </p> http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/topic.php?id=41#post-134 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:46:09 +0000 jessicajackruss 134@http://www.mommywarriors.com/blogs/forums/ <p>could you tell me more about this? sounds interesting </p>