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@dolphin: oh easy. Toddler sleep = doesn't exist. It's a myth.
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@Adira: @cmomma17: In the works, I swear
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@dolphin: @Mrs. Jump Rope: My toddlers sleep. Please don't stone me!
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I'd like to see posts from the perspective of parents with large families (5+ kids). We plan on having six, but we are only on number one right now. We know several families IRL with lots of kids, and just from talking with and observing them, I think they have a unique perspective on time management that could be helpful even to first time moms.
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@Skadi: I like this one! we're probably only having 2 but surely I could learn something. also might be nice to think "if she can have 5, surely I can have 2??" ha
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@Happygal: oh yeah, good one. (About the nurseries.)
On my tab so can't reply to more than 1 person, but regarding IF posts, I like to know about current treatments someone might be having. What their issues are, and what it's like for them. I know not everyone is comfortable with sharing a ton of specifics though.
Cmomma17, I agree more vegetarian (or dare I say vegan!?) Recipes would be nice.
Re: TTC guest bloggers...I think its hard for readers to "bond with," so to speak, a guest blogger. If that makes sense.
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@Skadi: Id be down for this too. I think it falls sort of under the same thing I was talking about with families outside the "norm".
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: haha! that made me laugh out loud. oh how the truth hurts.
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@Skadi: you should check out Mrs Train' posts!
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I loved the posts on different sensory activities, like gardening, composting, etc. I would love to see more like that, such as taking kids to art museums, nature preserves, zoos, acquariums, etc!
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@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: share your secrets pleeeeease!!
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More TTC blogs and first time pregnancy blogs.
Blogs for us planners on things that would make difficult times easier- for example, what can be done ahead of time to make the immediate PP easier (freezer meals, etc.)
Updates on bees who dealt with IF.
Work-life balance, particularly for WOHMs with demanding jobs.
More stuff from the male perspective.
How to deal with difficult people- peanut gallery comments, boundaries, etc.
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@loveisstrange: I absolutely agree, some non-traditional families would be fantastic. I loved the two bloggers that were non-traditional but they didn't post for very long.
Right now one of my favorite bloggers is Mrs. Otter because it's a fascinating and beautiful way of becoming parents that I haven't seen in my circle.I'd love to see single parents, stay at home dad bloggers, families who live abroad, LBGTQ bloggers, etc.
I'd also love to hear from bi-cultural families on how they balance and incorporate both cultures into their family life.
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@cmomma17: solo parenting is a good one! My DH works a shift schedule so A LOT is on me and I'm about to head back to work with two kids under two. I'm nervous! Luckily my mom helps a lot if not I'd probably have a breakdown every day.
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@TheSwissWifeStyle: Yeah, I agree about the guest posts! That was what I'd been thinking as well. When I read one random post by a guest about TTC I'm always like..."Then what? What happened? How are they now?" etc. There's not a lot of context. Especially if it's an anonymous guest blogger!!!
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@TheSwissWifeStyle: @IRunForFun: yah it's a tough balance!! Open to ideas on how we could handle TTC blogging differently... just let us know!
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@dolphin: I sincerely wish I had a secret! Maybe it's the fact that they room share? But they've always liked sleep once they started sleeping through the night. Completely unhelpful I know.
@Mamasig: I only have limited experience in this field. Mr. Bear is gone for a week at a time sometimes because of work training but the first time I had to do it, it was with a 10 month old, then with a 3 month old and a 16 month old (if I'm remembering correctly), then again with at 13 month and 26 months. Would it still be helpful since it's only occasional for me?
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@Adira: I agree 100% with @Mrs. Jump Rope: about the in-law/parent issue. Even if they don't know about the site, it's a little risky, and I know a lot of our parents/ILs do know. Maybe someone could do an anonymous post.
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@Mrs. Blue: I wouldn't even do an anonymous post! It's hard to write about something so specific vaguely, and the parent/IL could so easily realize it's still about them.
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: I'm with you! Eeeeek!
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@mrbee: Hmmmm. I'm not sure! Maybe you could have TTC bloggers post just once per month and it wouldn't necessarily have to just be whether or not they successfully conceived? It could be anything about the process - how they prepared, what they're trying differently each month, how their partner is handling things, etc. Also, although they may be categorized as TTC bloggers, maybe they wouldn't have to be limited to posting only about TTC - I'm sure they'd have recipe and lifestyle type posts to contribute, too...
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@Mrs. Jump Rope: @Mrs. Blue: haha, yeah, that's probably true! It was just a thought as I know some of us have difficult families!
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@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: ooh a detailed post about room sharing would be amazing and very timely for me!
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I agree with @IRunForFun that it feels like TTC is missing. The idea of guest bloggers sounds good, but then it's the "then what!" I think it would be interesting to see guest posts from those that are more than a few months TTC as well. That's where a lot of us are at.And they wouldn't have to necessarily only talk about where they personally are at, but other aspects of TTC. There' so much out there that's relevant. As the board shifts to toddlers and beyond, it'd be nice to still have a niche for TTC beyond POAS boards in my opinion.
More slow cooker recipes! I've found some really good ones on here. With few ingredients please
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I wish there was a blogger who had a child with special needs or a disability. I've found other pockets of bloggers on the internet, so I get my fix, but it would be nice to be represented here too...
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@IRunForFun: totally agree with you! I will be TTC my first soon and I feel like that area is lacking on the blog, although I do understand the flip side as well.
@beaker: I agree with this, too. It can be a lonely path, being a parent to a child with special needs (my younger brother has DS), and the only posts we seem to get about that around here are people going through testing during pregnancy - nothing from parents who are actually living the experience, down the road.
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@PermaStudent: yup, a lonely path. DS2 doesn't have DS, but may/may not have CP and relies on a feeding tube... I think anyone who's dealing with some chronic condition just brings a different, valuable perspective. You should consider submitting a guest post on growing up with your brother, I know you would have meaningful insights for me and how better to parent my boys. Not to put you on the spot
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@beaker: I've never considered doing a guest post, because it wouldn't be coming from a parent's perspective - I'm not sure how interested people would be in reading it. I am the oldest child, though, and have seen how much my parents have had to fight, tooth and nail, for him over the years just to provide him with basic opportunities that other kids have. It's pretty disgusting, actually.
p.s. I think you are doing a damn fine job parenting your boys, mama!
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@PermaStudent: I can believe it, on other CP blogs, the moms talk about how deciding whether or not to attend a birthday party, or whether or not the child is allowed at a certain camp, is always an uphill battle.
I still maintain that you should submit something!
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@PermaStudent: I second that you should submit something! @beaker: I know this isn't quite what you were looking for, but there are a few bloggers who have children in Early Intervention, or who are dealing with autism spectrum disorders (I *believe* its Mrs. Chocolate and Mrs. Twine, but I could be totally off base).
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@beaker: @Mrs. Oatmeal: I will definitely consider it, although I'm not even sure where I would start!
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I second (third? fourth?) having some bloggers with more diverse situations - I really enjoy reading about other parenting situations and it seems that majority of the bloggers are in similar situations. I would love to see some posts about dealing with mixed race families - particularly adopted children who are a different race than the parents. (Like Mrs. Piñata)
I'd also really appreciate more posts on philosophies like Waldorf/Montessori, etc. What they are, comparing differences, how to implement. I LOVE the recent posts on learning activities and how to implement them at home.
DIY posts on how to do things inexpensively ourselves are great, too. (Take newborn photos, decorate a nursery, make toys or clothes, etc.)
Honestly, I could do with less "buy this now"/"how to wear this" fashion posts. Unless it's kids clothes, this isn't the site I would come to for fashion posts.
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@loveisstrange: I know you know already that I'm a FT student - and I've really wanted to represent that more and write about it, but I'm honestly not even sure what to write/say. And ideas?
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@Mrs. Grizzly Bear: I think any experience would help!
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More blogs about life with twins or multiples. I know there are a few twin Momma's here but reading blogs would be helpful
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I reeeeaaalllllly want an update post on the bloggers who have disappeared.
Also, any and all recipies that disguise veggies as food my kid wants to eat.
Activites that the kids in early intervention do that make them catch up with their peers (seemingly overnight). The current blog posts make it seem like you have a delay, you get various therapies and voila - all is better. I'd like more details.
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Oh, and homeschooling posts! I know this isn't a homeschooling site, but it'd be nice to see progress posts from people who are starting to educate their children to go along with the "first day of preschool" type posts.
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After reading Torchwood's gut wrenching personal blog topics like that should be on the main page. There are a few bloggers who post about miscarriage, but I don't recall reading about having to make decisions based on medical reasons. It's great we have the boards for the hard stuff, but those facts of life deserve front page action too.
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Definitely some mixed-religion families and how they're making it work without sacrificing one or the other.
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@loveisstrange: @Seattlemom: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: @cmomma17: @Arden: I'm currently in the midst of solo-parenting (through a deployment). While I know it's not the same as being a single parent, I am planning on writing about it. We're still working on getting our groove over here, but blogging about it is at the top of my list!
I know someone else mentioned it earlier, too, but I'm planning on sharing Bunny's nursery. I did several easy and cheap DIY projects!
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