Nesting Instinct in Overdrive
An expectant mom is having a very strong nesting urges but needs her super supportive husband to clean up his office first. What can she do nesting-wise to appease her urge without upsetting her husband, too.
An expectant mom is having a very strong nesting urges but needs her super supportive husband to clean up his office first. What can she do nesting-wise to appease her urge without upsetting her husband, too.
A pregnant reader is being shunned and hurt by a friend who is jealous and hurt because she and her husband have decided not to have children. She wants to know whether her friendship is salvageable?
A newly pregnant reader is having a hard time connecting with and wanting to share news of her pregnancy with nosey acquaintances.
A first-time pregnant mom is close to losing her cool with her know-it-all friend, an opinionated and know-it-all mom. Should she talk to her friend about this problem or just ignore her and the issue?
An expectant mom is not sure how to handle the invite lists for her baby showers now that there will be three of them thrown in her honor.
An expectant mom needs help on how to set boundaries and expectations with her beloved (but over enthusiastic) in-laws.
An expectant mom needs advice navigating interacting with her cousin, who has been having difficulty conceiving, at an upcoming family reunion.
My mother-in-law (who now lives in the South) wants to throw me a baby shower. But the guests are her friends and only my acquaintances. I feel uncomfortable about this. What should I do?
My mom has cancer and might not live much longer. Am I crazy for trying to get pregnant right now? We have some thoughts.
I’m pregnant, but I’m scared and unhappy all the time. I feel like the parts of me that aren’t sustaining a child are dying. And I don’t know how to fix it.
I’m pregnant and live overseas, but want to come home for my third trimester and the birth…with or without my husband.
My pregnant sister-in-law just told us her baby’s name…which is the same as ours. I’m due first. Can I ignore her calling “dibs” on the baby name?
I’m 17 and pregnant. My family is wonderfully helpful…to the point that I’m afraid I won’t be allowed to raise my own baby! How can I ask them to back off without alienating my support system?
My mom really, really wants to be in the room when I deliver. I really, really don’t. How can I tell her without hurting her feelings?
I plan to start trying for baby #2 when my first baby turns one. Am I nuts?
I want another child and he doesn’t, at all. Can this relationship be saved?
My husband is an alcoholic…but if he goes to rehab he’ll miss the birth of our child. What should I do? We have some advice.
What’s the etiquette on gifts for your baby shower hosts?
I’m pregnant, and I already know my mother-in-law is going to be angry. Is there any way to soften the blow?
When someone else thinks they have the right to decide when and how to share your news.