To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

If maybe some of us moms of older kids would introduce ourselves.

I'm Rachel (formerly prncss on here), and I have a 3 year old named Ava.

I'm good to get in touch with if you have a child with a milk allergy, an infant who cries all the time or need CIO advice. I'm always awake until at least 1am, so if you need anything, FMing me will almost always get you a quick response.

I also experienced very bad post partum depression, so if anyone needs to talk or needs resources for dealing with PPD, feel free to get in touch with me!





Any other moms of older babies/kids feel free to add to this!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

This is a great idea, Rachel!

Even though DS is only 9 months, I think I can help some very new moms.

I'm Hollie. DS is Aidan and he will be 9 months on 7/13. i can help with stomach sleeping, breast feeding, and issues related to being a working mom. I can also just offer support. Please feel free to FM with any questions.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

what a lovely idea for a thread!

from all of us new moms - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Thanks Guys! Thats really sweet!!

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I'm Stephanie, my dd, Mikayla is 27 months old and we are expecting a on 9/9/09

I am by no means an expert on anything but I can help new mommies with

Not doing CIO

Breast feeding and supplementing with formula

juggling working FT with being a mom

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Rachel - you did this once before! I bumped your old post which I had bookmarked!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Hello...

I'm Erin and I have two DC:
=will be 4 in September
=turned 2 in May

I don't know much about much and I basically marvel that I've been able to keep two children alive for close to four years.

But I was a former "2 under 2" mom; I BF both girls (3 mos and 6 mos respectively); I've worked FT and I've done the SAHM thing (for 2 years now). And well, I'm sure I know a thing or two in addition!

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Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

this is awesome!! Thank you!!!!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Posted by DancinBarefoot

Rachel - you did this once before! I bumped your old post which I had bookmarked!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

hi! i am LB, i have a 10 month old DS.

i am by no means an expert, but i do have experience with:

- CIO
- BFing, specifically flat nipples and latch issues
- pumping at work
- working FT

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I'm Alison and my DS is 15 months but I still feel like a new mom!

I guess I can help with issues of a working mom with no family around and some sleep issues.

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Great idea Rach

I'm Debbie, ds will be 3 in Sept.

I'm by no means and expert on anything but we were successful at CIO and I have a pretty good knowledge on the EI process and ABA

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Hi I'm Nicole

My Chelsea is 17 months old. I can help with colic, constipation, issues for working moms, and help with daycare. I also was sucessful with CIO.

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I'm Liza, mom to Cailen age 2, and stepdaughters Megan age 18 and Devin age 12. I can help with any step issues, behavior issues, raising a vegetarian, camping, juggling a FT job and being a mom and stepmother. I'm also an autism professional and can help point you in the right direction If you think your child has a developmental issue, or help alleviate any fears you may have regarding development. I get FMs daily from concerned moms!

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Great idea!

I'm Kathleen, my son Joseph is 14 months. I also have a 7 week old daughter, Grace.
I can help with being a two under two mom (my two were born 12 months apart!), anxiety and depression, post partum depression, moving out of state and away from family.

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Hi. I'm Barbara. I'm a mom to Joseph (7) and Maddie (6), currently wading my way through the trials & tribulations of elementary school.

I have experience as a CIO failure, potty training, birthday party info, unmedicated childbirth, child with ADD.

I'm always willing to help out with HR stuff, walking someone through or helping with photoshopping invites/announcements and camera advice...among other things.

I also work full-time in Manhattan in HR at a software company. Varied background from working in a photolab in college, event coordinating, law firm & computer application support & development.

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I am MrsFlatbread. I have a a DS who was born 10/24/08.

I can give you support on gestational Diabetes during pregnancy,recovery after a C Section, dealing with a child who has Asthma, feeding a DC solids at 3 months and difficulties transitioning to parenting from a marital perspective.

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Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Great thread!

I'm Deirdre. My daughter Ainsley is 2 years, 2 months.

I can help with anything skin related (hemangiomas, port wine stains, blue nevus, mongolian spots, cafe au lait spots, etc.)

I did CIO, breast fed (not exclusively) for 4 months.

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This is a great thread! Thank you!

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Hi, I am Lisa. I have a DS who will be 2 in August and we are expecting DD in late September/early October.

While pregnant with DS I had morning sickness for 7 months, vision problems, preeclampsia and an emergency c-section so I can answer questions about my experiences and the many specialists I had to see. As a result of my pregnancy I also developed gall stones so I can answer questions about that too.

ETA: I also BF DS for a year. He had nipple confusion too.

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is 3
is 3 weeks

Any questions about how it is the second time around ask away

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Great thread idea- I hope it is helpful!

I am Amy and mom to Madelyn (2) and Eliza (8 months). I have positive mom experience in:

all things BFing, including nursing while pregnant, pumping while working, bottle refusing, weaning from a nipple shield, and especially being a cheerleader for the new BFing moms

being a 2 under 2 mom

Professionally I am a speech-language pathologist and can answer questions regarding speech/language milestones.

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Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

Good idea

I am Valerie,and I have 3 girls ... Jade is 10 yrs ,Lea is 5 yrs, and Eva is 12 months

I can help with alot of issues like Excema, colic, allergies, asthma, Soy milk constipation,and the list goes on lol,so don't hesitate to ask

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I'm Marlo

Mother to 1 year old boy

I can help w/ being a FT Working mom, having family watch your DC, daycare, CIO, dogs adjsuting to baby, solid food menu/recipe ideas

Re: To all the new(er) moms, thought this would be helpful....

I'm Shawn. DS is 6 and DD is 3. I am an expert in EVERYTHING!

I often chime in on a lot of posts with a rare male perspective.

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