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I woudl like to know if anyone has any suggestions on how to loose stomach fat from having a baby. i work all of the time and by time i get home from work it seems like i don't have the energy. I just recently left my baby's dad and it's hard not having someone there to watch her while i exercise. Does anyone know of anything to help me out. I'm only 22 years old and it's been 2 years since the baby was born and i can't get that flat stomach back. Please any suggestions?

Sharla email: sharllynn_99@yahoo.com 11/16/2006 at 5:15 (CT)

Hello all, This question might have been posted before - sorry if I am repeating someone else's concern: I have a 6 month old son - my 3rd baby (and last!) and I am having a heck of a time weaning him. I want to maintain my morning and evening nursings, but use formula during the day, eventually getting down to one breastfeed/day until he's 1 year. He has taken some bottles, but sometimes he just cries like mad! I never had this problem with my daughters. Does anyone have and tried and true tricks on how to get baby to take a bottle? Are boys generally harder to wean than girls?? Any advice is appreciated!!!

Jessica email: langport531@yahoo.com 9/14/2006 at 0:05 (CT)

Hi Ladies! It's been a long time since I last posted, but the time has come for me to give you another heads up. The Moms Talk boards will be migrating to the vBulletin system that already exists for the rest of the community. This format is going to be retired. I know that on one hand, it might not be a welcomed change, but on the other hand, it will provide you with additional security (ability to form private groups) and a resolution to current glitches (No more 40 character rule, and you will be able to post urls without spaces). You will also be integrated into the message board community and more able to participate in upcoming contests and programs aimed at increasing camaraderie and excitement throughout the message boards. I don't have an actual date for the final migration. I do know that these posts here will not be deleted. If at all possible, they will migrate to the new board in their current state. At the very least, they will be archived and will be searchable. You can visit the new board and start posting at anytime: http://interact. iparenting. com/boards/forumdisplay. php?f=6682 (There are no spaces in this url, but in order to post this, I had to add a space after each period. Please remove the spaces before you attempt to use the url.) If you need any assistance at all, please email me. Shel, iP Senior Editor

Shel email: shel@iparenting.com 8/28/2006 at 3:10 (CT)

Laurie, I'll give my general tips on free/cheap kids' entertainment. I'm not sure what will work for you w/o knowing the area you live in or the ages of your children. So, check local libraries for free movies, books, storytime + shows; museums for free admission days;bookstores for free storytime; nature walks; simple arts n crafts - paper w/ crayons + watercolors; bubbles; mall free play areas/teaching supply stores free craft days ( (if you can resist shopping); .....

Concerned mom email: 6/20/2006 at 22:20 (CT)

Lette, I think I understand how you feel. When I was pregnant with my kid I felt overwhelmed with the pregnancy and worrying if I could even handle a baby. After all, it seemed dad wasn't very helpful. I made sure I saved from my FT job. I say you can save money to get you through your leave. Disability didn't cover all my basic expenses. Also, get pampered. Try a pregnancy massage, facial, get your nails done. Take walks. Wear regular clothes in a larger size instead of frumpy maternity clothes. Get your hair done and makeup done at a counter. Hang out with friends and try to make new friends with other pregnant women. In other words, try to remember you're still a woman who likes to be pampered, look good and have adult conversation and outings. And have a plan for when you don't have so much $ coming in. Please know pregnancy makes you extra emotional and you will gradually feel better as your kid gets older and you can make more time for yourself.

Concerned mom email: ... 6/20/2006 at 22:07 (CT)

I am 7 months pregnant and stressed out I feel lIke I have the world on my shoulders..Idont know what to do with my jobless boyfriend but I work and I have to get mostly everything for our son thats on the way. I dont want to depend on anyone else I just dont know what to do and I dont know how to be happy

lette email: 6/12/2006 at 2:14 (CT)

HI, IM 18 AND I JUST FOUND OUT THAT IM PREGNANT, AND I DON'T KNOW HOW ABOUT TELLING MY MOM, IM AFRAID OF WHAT SHE WILL SAY AND IF SHE WILL THINK ANY DIFFRENTLY OF ME.. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

MISHELE email: ITALIA_LOVE69@YAHOO. COM 5/19/2006 at 9:44 (CT)

i have a 9 year old son that has been diagnoised with adhd and bipolar and autism im starting to get help with a place called alliance they are located in hardfofd county they will do pyshiactrac help and meddiacine managament im hopping they will help my son has a lot of anger with his five year old sister he runs at her like he wants to kill her and screames at her i hate you your stupid . im wondering hopfully somone can answer this is this a dissability that i can recieve services for like disabillity check for help with meds and other items

malinda email: cbrown605@comcast.net 5/14/2006 at 21:57 (CT)

I am new to this and not sure if I am doing it right. I have a 15 yr old daughter. I want to meet other parents of teens to discuss the day to day issues. I am all alone with no support. The stuff I deal with is fairly normal. Mouthing back, being lazy, looks like a bomb hit her room. I have tried different boards and haven't found parents who can relate. Maybe 1 or 2, but the rest are throwing insults. I hope I can meet others I can get to know. Thanks

frustrated email: mom_2_azn_beauty@yahoo.com 5/12/2006 at 2:12 (CT)

I have a 10 year old daughter who talks back to me constantly and this morning for the first time she slapped me. She is mouths off alot, seems unappreciative of what she gets and is also very messy. I don't know how to handle all of these problems with her, I can't punish her constantly. I have a 13 year old who is very respectful of us and has NEVER even thought about hitting me. How should I address her slapping me this morning? I see this as very serious and want her to know that is unacceptable!

Debi email: b4boehm@cox.net 5/11/2006 at 22:11 (CT)

I am a 27 yr. old mom of a 2 1/2 yr.old daughter....here is my problem: I had lived with the father of my daughter for 2 yrs. Recently he started to become abusive to me...In December I decided to get out of the situation in fear that he would (in the future) hit my daughter. When I left I had no where to go, so I moved back in with my parents and my 21 yr. old sister. My daughter is a typical 2 yr. old with the tantrums and everything else that comes along with being a toddler. My mom and sister act like I am such a bad mom and that my daughter is "out of control" because of her tantrums. I am at my wits ends with it all....the thing that bothers me the most is the fact that my sister doesn't even have kids and she judges me the way she does. I love my family to death but I just don't know how to get through that she's just being a normal kid, I would think that my mom would understand being that she already raised two kids but I guess I was wrong.....If ANYONE has any advice on how I can handle the situation or if anyone has any ways that they got the tantrums to stop PLEASE HELP!!

Amy email: rr105ajm@yahoo.com 5/9/2006 at 10:17 (CT)

I am a 20 year old. I got raped when I was 18 and I have a baby from it. She is 18 months. It is hard for me cuase now it seems like nothing is working for me. It seems like everything that I started before I had her is now falling apart. My mom is helping me as much as she can, but that is not much. I have tryed to talk to her about how I feel, but I feel like if I tell her it would be like it was when I first told her about what happend. So That is why I am hoping no one will think i am a bad mom. I love my little girl with all my heart, but I feel traped. I do not get to go and hang out with my friends any more.Most of of friends don't talk to me any more cause I have her.I don't mind takeing her with me where every I go. I really don't. What I hate is that now when ever a guy looks at me they have only 3 thoughts. 1:She must be easy to get in bed.(not true) 2: she must not really be a "nice" girl better stay away from her. 3: She might be any ok girl.( but that is rare). It is mainly the first 2 that I have been getting. I don't like to date cuase of it. The only two guys that really liked me and her are in England and Iraq now. Those two are the only ones I have found that only thought the 3rd one. It is also hard for me to go to school. I am studying to be an EMT. I am an EMT- Basic right now, but I need to work and do more school before I advance. The hours I need to work are really long. So I am not working, I am just going to school. Which is hard enough. When I am done with school and she is a little older I will try and work. I have to get going. I hope if any one reads this they won't think I am a bad mom or person. If anyone has anything to say I am listening. Thank You for letting me write this.

liz email: nova_star17@hotmail.com 5/8/2006 at 22:54 (CT)

If you were prego is smoking worse than dipping if you did dip?

Kristi Hatton email: blony05@hotmail.com 4/6/2006 at 9:36 (CT)

I am about to my witts end with my near 15 yr old son. They lying, disobeying, constant criticism of and trying to controlo his younger siblings is just out of control. The counselor we see recently did a test to check for the possiblity of Biploar diorder. He already has a diagnosis of ADHD and ODD, and the bipolar goes hand in hand with those, plus his bio father is also along those lines. Any advice would help.

Bridgett email: bcalrk12@ec.rr.com 3/29/2006 at 9:52 (CT)

Are you looking for a parenting site that was started by Mommies just like you? Well look no further! At www(dot) themommysspot (dot)com (remove the spaces and substitue the dot for . ) we support ALL mothers, no matter what parenting style works best for them! The Mommy's Spot is a brand new discussion forum that was created by two moms who, just like you, were fed up with the drama that goes on at other boards. The Moderators are real life moms who are involved with the board daily! When you have a problem we will handle it immediatly, you don't have to send countless e-mails to some web-master that may never respond. The Mommy's Spot is completely advertisement free- no more ads poping up between posts! At The Mommy's Spot there is no fear of trolls or members making rude comments about how you raise your child! We are here for those mommies who want to support one another and make lasting friendships! So leave all the drama behind and come check out www(dot) themommysspot (dot)com (remove the spaces and substitue the dot for . ), it's perfect for all mothers who want to talk about anything and everything! We are large enough to have great traffic on the boards but small enough to need you! The Mommy's Spot

Tracie email: Tucker@themommysspot.com 2/7/2006 at 10:15 (CT)

Hi, My daughter Lily is 14wks old. She has been healthy. I was nursing full-time until last week. I have reduced the feedings gradually. We are now at one nursing feeding a day. Yesterday it appeared she had rosie cheeks and chin. I know that has to mean something. I gave her a bath last night and she slept fine. She still has it but it has lightented. Hmm.. Any advise?

FreedomAtHome email: jvtsava@yahoo.com 1/12/2006 at 4:55 (CT)

Hi could someone give me some advice? My sister has a 5 month old baby and her boyfriend is threating to take him.She is breastfeeding and is a good mum anyone been in this situation can they email me thanks Katz

katharine email: slippingkatz@hotmail.com 12/22/2005 at 17:59 (CT)

What happened to Allisuns diary?!?!?

Kristi email: goesmann77@yahoo.com 12/20/2005 at 8:10 (CT)

Hello, I am writing an article on redefining pantry staples. If you would like to share the healthy items you keep in your pantry, or share a tip or idea on stocking a pantry or shopping, or even share a recipe you make from pantry staples, please send me an email. You could be featured in the article which will appear in Family Energy magazine. Thanks!

Donna Smith, iParent email: donna@iparenting.com 12/13/2005 at 11:47 (CT)

Hello everyone, wow, a lot of new people since I last visited. Alison- I don't see any problems with your baby being with just you and your 2 1/2 year old son. All a baby really needs is love and support, and you can give all that to him. The only thing is, you might need the support for yourself. Thats really something to consider. Jade- Some of the earlier signs of pregnany that most people experiance is sore breasts, nausea (with/without vomiting) Having to pee all the time (sometimes moreso in the earlier months) and an increase in your sence of smell (especially foods!) Teyla- Its kind of a fifty-fifty thing. I too smoked before I got pregnant and about two weeks into both pregnancies because I didn't know I was pregnant. But I quit because I had a good reason to, you know? It could really cause damage. Every time you smoke, its just like your baby is smoking. But I too sometimes still had a cigarette, when I was especially stressed or something. Every once in a while is a lot better than all the time. Tenisha- No, it sounds like it really is negative, since you waited 15 days or longer, that should be all that it takes. Sometimes it takes several months to concieve. I know I have several family members that it took them years to concieve. I only the other hand seem to be extremly fertile, and concieved two within two years. :) Everyone hang in there, and keep up the good work! Good luck to everyone.

Bethany email: bethanyfunloving_009@yahoo.com 12/11/2005 at 0:27 (CT)

I am new to the site and a bored hosewife with 3-kids ages 8,6 and 15 months and me and my husband are trying for a fourth in need of other mom friends in the Georgia area.

Tanya Rice email: tanyarrice22@yahoo.com 11/10/2005 at 3:50 (CT)

Forget about tms, come to Forever Mommies! The original drama free parenting site. There is something for everyone and every style of parenting. We are the first and only site to offer support no matter where on the parenting spectrum you are. So please come have a look, there is information, a parenting community, photo contests and more! http://www.forevermommies.com

Forever Mommies email: Forever Mommies 11/1/2005 at 5:40 (CT)

Be one of the first to discover how great The Mommy's Spot is! Are you looking for a parenting site that was started by Mommies just like you? Well look no further! At www(dot) themommysspot (dot)com (remove the spaces and substitue the dot for . ) we support ALL mothers, no matter what parenting style works best for them! The Mommy's Spot is a brand new discussion forum that was created by two moms who, just like you, were fed up with the drama that goes on at other boards. The Moderators are real life moms who are involved with the board daily! When you have a problem we will handle it immediatly, you don't have to send countless e-mails to some web-master that may never respond. The Mommy's Spot is completely advertisement free- no more ads poping up between posts! At The Mommy's Spot there is no fear of trolls or members making rude comments about how you raise your child! We are here for those mommies who want to support one another and make lasting friendships! So leave all the drama behind and come check out www(dot) themommysspot (dot)com (remove the spaces and substitue the dot for . ), it's perfect for all mothers who want to talk about anything and everything!

The Mommy's Spot email: tms@themommysspot.com 10/25/2005 at 3:07 (CT)

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