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I went through the same problem with my son, now 9 months old. I started out having him sleep in the bed with us but I don't recommend that. It is really hard to wean them off of sleeping with you--harder on the parents! I bought a book called "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer" by Tracy Hogg...

Two years?! That is definitely an exaggeration! I gained about 30 pounds with my first (and only one so far) pregnancy. I lost about 20 pounds of it within the first week because I was all baby, fluid, etc. The rest flew off within a few weeks. I exercised pretty regularly throughout my...

Hi Melanie, I am sorry to hear about your AFP test but don't let those tests worry you. One thing especially, when you go in for your level 2 ultrasound, try not to worry if they find some markers. I had a level 2 ultrasound at 18 weeks and they found some Down's markers--such as the fact...

RE: YEAH!!!! Hi everyone, Well, things have not been so good since I last posted. The sleeping through the night thing stopped after I posted that--I guess I jinxed myself! Anyway, I have come to the realization that Colin has come to rely on me to fall asleep. The Baby Whisperer was great...

I am having the same problem! It started probably about when my boy was 5 months old. He is 7 1/2 months and I am still shedding like crazy. I am SO sick of my hair being EVERYWHERE! I too am wondering if I am going to go bald at this rate. I have heard that while you are pregnant, you do...

Hello everyone, I thought I'd start a new post since the other one was turning into a book. AGain, thank you all for you suggestions and support. They were all very helpful and comforting. Well, I hope I don't jinx anything, but my dear little Colin has slept THROUGH the night the past two...

RE: I'm right with you.... Okay, I jumped the gun with the Baby Whisperer "miracle"! Since my last post where I said that Colin had slept mostly through the night, he has not lasted more than 2.5 hours each night since. I am at my wits end. I am a personal trainer who trains clients in the...

Hi all, Just an update on Colin's sleeping issues: Since I bought the "BAby Whisperer" book the other day, I have tried using the pick up/put down method and I have to say that so far it is working like a charm. For those of you who are familiar with the Baby Whisperer, Tracy Hogg categorizes...

Hi Erica, Just had to post and say thank you for the suggestion about the Baby Whisperer book. I went out and bought and it and read it cover to cover. I am sooooo guilty of "accidental parenting" and she gives some good ideas for solving the problems I have inadvertently caused. I tried...

Thank you all for your help. I went out and bought the Baby Whisperer book because she doesn't seem as harsh as the Ferber guy in terms of letting him cry it out. I just don't have the heart to let him cry it out for 15+ minutes. Anyway, as if by magic, last night Colin slept for 7 hours...

Hi everyone, I have not posted in sooo long because I have been very busy with my little one and working. Here is my problem: I have just been reading a book called "Solve your Child's Sleep Problems" by Dr. Ferber. Anyway, i am finding out that i have basically been doing everything wrong...

Hi, Just wanted to pipe in here about the infomercial on the half dome piece of equipment. This product is actually a knock-off of another product called the BOSU. It is essentially one of those physio-balls cut in half and you can use it for core work or cardio. It is actually a legitimate...

I totally agree with you Meredith! I am approaching 40 (38 1/2) right now) and am regretting the time I spent in the sun and in tanning beds. Tanning beds are not a safe alternative to a sun tan--any tan is damage to the skin. I understand how people want to have a tan-- I am one of them--it...

Hi everyone, I have not posted in a while because I have not been able to spend any appreciable amount of time on my computer. I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy on Jan 29 at 2:55pm by C-section. The C-section kind of stunk but it was not as bad as I had thought it would be and I bounced...

Congratulations!!! Best Wishes to you and your family! I will find out tomorrow when my little breech package will be delivered by C-section! I can't wait to meet my little one and see what it is after all this time!