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When (And How!) to Talk to Son About the "Birds and the Bees"?

I have an 8-year-old (almost 9) son in 3rd grade. I've been told that this is around the age in which to start discussing the birds and the bees. Part of the reasoning is that it's better to discuss it openly now before he hears the wrong info around the older kids at school. My son is with 4th and 5th graders a couple times a week in after-school care, so I'm considering that also. Although he is very mature, he seems so innocent right now, and I'm not sure how far to take the discussion. He's a pretty sensitive kid. We don't let our...

First Time Mom- Baby Shower- What to Ask For.

Hello moms ! I am 5 months pregnant, and have no family here. I have had the...

Potty Training and Mother in Law That Knows Best :)

My son just turned 3 on Mothers Day and my Mother in Law has been hounding...

Body Changes

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Need Third Party Input on Marital Issue

First of all, let me say that I plan on letting my husband read this and all of the responses I get. For this reason, I ask you to keep your responses non-inflammatory because getting him angry of defensive will not help the situation. If you think I am in the wrong, feel free to say so. I want totally unbiased help. My husband I have been married for 7 years. We have a 5 year old, a 2.5 year old and a baby due in March. We have the same problems over and over and over. Right now, his question is: Why can't he ask why? I am sick...

Siblings at Home Birth

Hi - I'm due any day and will be delivering at the hospital with our two...

Mom Seeking Advice on Having a Toddler with One on the Way:)

We are very excited to have our little one on the way. Our daughter 2 1/2...

17 Year Old Step-daughter Pregnant

I am new to the mamasource community, but I need all the advice I can get. ...

First Time Mom- Baby Shower- What to Ask For.

Hello moms ! I am 5 months pregnant, and have no family here. I have had the...

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Weight After Pregnancy

After having my first baby I was very eager to get back into shape. After a few months of working out and eating healthy I am now a few pounds less than before I had my son. This is great, but some of my pants are still snug around my thighs. Can women carry weight differently after having a baby? Does anyone have any good suggestions for leg/thigh exercises?!? THANKS FOR THE HELP!!