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It's been 12 weeks since both Mom2Mom and my little man, Cole, were born. I can't believe it. They say time flies when you're having fun - but I guess it's the same when your days consist of diaper changes, bottles, naps and giggling babies.

Today is my first day back at work. I decided to have a trial run for daycare so both Cole and I would have a little time to get used to things. That was a good idea because I got most of my tears out on Friday. Plus, I have enough to keep me busy and my mind off of things here today. However, it's early. Check back at noon to see how I'm doing.

I've heard and read a lot about babies' bewitching hour - the time in the late afternoon or early evening where they are fussy. Well, my son certainly has that. In between his afternoon and dinner time feeding (somewhere around 6 p.m.), he just gets fussy and there's pretty much no way of calming him down. He might get distracted briefly with toys and a pacifier - but only briefly. I think part of it is that he's tired because he only takes a 30-45 minute nap, but I'm not quite sure.

We're trying to get our 8-week-old to sleep through the night. I know he's ready (and so are mom and dad) because when he does wake up it's at 4 a.m. on the dot every time. So we think it's more his internal clock than hunger that triggers him. I know there are several tips out there - just wondering what has worked for you guys.

He already sleeps through his late-night feeding (10:30 p.m.) sometimes so he technically sleeps 7 hours on occasion, which is nice. But I think he's ready to eliminate that middle-of-the-night feeding too.

Let me know what's worked best for you. Thanks!

Our 7-week-old doesn't seem to like to take naps in the afternoon/evening. We've really been working at lying him down at nap time and letting him cry and calm himself (until he gets to whaling for a couple minutes and then we check on him). But it's been very hard to get him to settle down. We're trying not to use the pacifier to do that - but sometimes that's all that works. And even then if he does go to sleep - it's only for 15-30 minutes and then he wakes up again.

I am a single mother of two 8 year olds. One is mine- girl, and the other is the son of my friend who is deployed overseas. I am trying to find a responsible teen in the area who is of course, trustworthy and reliable, who likes kids, to come "babysit" for a few hours 4 days a week. I need someone old enough to take them to the neighborhood pool, so 16 and up, and they have to have their own transportation. I work out of my home, so I would be in the house. Does anyone know of such a teen who wants a part time summer job? If so, please let me know!

Ok ladies - Father's Day is only a few weeks away and I have no idea what to get my husband. And this is the big one - his first. Of course there are things he wants - golf clubs, tech toys, etc. - but I'm looking for other ideas. Got any?

I was wondering if anyone has tried the 123 Magic system for discipline for children 2-12. The pediatrician recommended it to me for my 2 year old. I just read the book, but haven't started it yet...waiting for Daddy to read the book as well so we can do it together.

I'd love to hear some success stories. Thanks!

Has anyone read the book "Stepwives" by Lynn Oxhorn-Ringwood & Loiuse Oxhorn? Does the steps in the book work?

I'm looking to have a dinner for 25-30 brought into a Hilton Head home in June. Anyone have any ideas?

I have a 3 year old daughter and I am looking for a good program to get her into. Anything like sports, gymnastics, or anything that would get her involved with other kids her age. Most activities make you wait until there 4 years old. I need to find something that isn't that expensive. Please help me...I just moved here 2 months ago and don't know that much stuff around here. Thank you.