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Lil Community Third Time's a Charm! Jan 24, 2010 4:00 AM This post was submitted by Lysistrata member in Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me? group . I have three girls, and the second I had my first daughter, people started asking me when I was going to have my boy. After my second daughter, the questions started a week after she was born. I was stopped by an elderly woman at a garden show, and instead of commenting how cute my newborn was, the second she heard "girl", she began to tell me how I needed a little boy. When I was pregnant with my third, after I found out her gender, I got a lot of "I'm sorry" from everyone. I think having all of the same gender is a wonderful gift. I was one of two, and my brother and I are not as close as most people I know who have same gender siblings. My three girls will be able to support each other when they reach milestones, such as puberty, dating, and social problems. Being the same gender, and close in age, they have the best built in support network. To see what else Lysistrata has to say about being mom to three gals and share your take on strangers speaking up about the sex of your children, . Even now, with my youngest almost two, I will get stopped at least once every trip to the store by some well meaning (usually older) person, who looks at my three beautiful, healthy, thriving, well behaved daughters and say "when you trying for the boy?" It's insulting to think three girls are not enough. I am now unable to have more children, but if I wanted another, I'd definitely want a girl. The dynamic is something I never expected, but am very grateful to experience and be a part of. We want to hear your shocking, funny, embarrassing, and insightful pregnancy and motherhood stories. Create a post and tell us all about it in our Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me? group.

Lysistrata Third time's a charm! Jan 19, 2010 1:18 PM I have three girls, and the second I had my first daughter, people started asking me when I was going to have my boy. After my second daughter, the questions started a week after she was born. I was stopped by an elderly woman at a garden show, and instead of commenting how cute my newborn was, the second she heard "girl", she began to tell me how I needed a little boy. When I was pregnant with my third, after I found out her gender, I got a lot of "I'm sorry" from everyone. I think having all of the same gender is a wonderful gift. I was one of two, and my brother and I are not as close as most people I know who have same gender siblings. My three girls will be able to support each other when they reach milestones, such as puberty, dating, and social problems. Being the same gender, and close in age, they have the best built in support network. Even now, with my youngest almost 2, I will get stopped at least once every trip to the store by some well meaning (usually older) person, who looks at my three beautiful, healthy, thriving, well behaved daughters and say "when you trying for the boy?" It's insulting to think three girls are not enough. I am now unable to have more children, but if I wanted another, I'd definately want a girl. The dynamic is something I never expected, but am very grateful to experience and be a part of.

LilSugar Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Burping Buddies Jan 15, 2010 12:30 PM Um, excuse me! When it comes to burping baby, everybody has an opinion. One mother will tell you to stop mid-feeding to get a burp out, while others let their lil ones wait until the end. Some say placing the lil one on their shoulder gets the burp out every time, while another mama swears by placing baby across her lap on his belly. With six to eight feedings each day, it's no surprise that parents have tried just about everything in the book to ease the burps out of their babies. Though baby's burps need some coaxing to be heard, mom's and dad's may not. While sitting with a friend and her newborn recently, she placed her baby on her shoulder and began tapping away. A few seconds later, a distinctive burp could be heard — not from baby, but from the mama herself. After a nervous laugh she informed me that every time she burps the baby, she finds herself burping too. A quick survey of friends found this to be the case for several new moms. So be prepared to cover your mouth when burping! We want to hear your shocking, funny, embarrassing, and insightful pregnancy and motherhood stories. Create a post and tell us all about it in our Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me? group.

cheersdarlin916 Why didn't anyone tell me that pregnancy can cause carpal tunnel syndrome..... Oct 7, 2009 7:28 AM I have been having issues with my forearms and my hands going painfully numb at night and the last couple of nights have been so bad it is causing me to loose sleep. I did some research online and then talked to a nurse at my doctor's office and sure enough I have carpal tunnel syndrome. Just when I think I get past one issue (be it nausia, insomnia, or getting GD under control) something else like this pops up. They tell me that it will likely go away within a month of having my baby but I am not even due for another 3 months. Good grief.

LilSugar Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Bumps and Bruises Jun 18, 2008 9:00 AM You brace yourself when your tot takes a tumble, but you never acknowledge the bumps and bruises that are inevitable as a parent. There are the ones you notice — when your wee one flips back her head as you look down and the bridge of your nose stings so badly your eyes fill — and, then there are the ones you are oblivious to like the toe marks on your stomach made by aspiring acrobats jumping across your midsection in such glee that you don't feel the painful indentations. I rarely remember the gashes I get lunging across a playground structure to grab my son before he jumps off the side; Or, count the times I've whacked my forehead wrangling my kids into their carseats and hoisting the stroller into the tailgate. It's when I glance in a dressing room mirror and catch the colorful spots, scrapes and scratches that periodically appear on my body that I try to recall what it was like when I was childless and a box of band-aids lasted me several years. It's almost impossible. I'd much rather have the crushing hugs and tickle attacks that come with the noticeable imperfections. Source

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