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re: 1 year old [2008-05-21]
i don't actually think she wanted some to tell her child that. she was being sarcastic, as if you couldn't tell.

Instead of someone telling 1 year old, maybe MOM [2008-02-16]
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Update on 1-year-old [2008-02-06]
It seemsthat the situation was only temporary, thank god!!!! He is back to sleeping until at least 5 gets a small bite to eat and back off to sleep until about 7. But, he has decided he will only be needing the one nap a day. I hope letting everyone know that my woes are over for now doesn't back fire. (LOL) Don't ya love how life is so unpredictable!!! Thanks to everyone that let me know that I was not alone. Jenn

Did not work for my 2-year-old... [2008-01-31]
He just gets himself all worked up and throws up all night long if we are not careful. We have gone through a few nights with no blankets as they were either being washed or waiting to be washed. our 1-year-old hasn't done this yet, but he doesn't have the tummy issues the older one has.

Can someone tell my 1-year-old [2008-01-28]
that 2:30 in the morning is not playtime. And if he is going to wake up in the middle of the night like that he should at least consider sleeping in even half an hour would be nice. Just venting as I am terribly exhausted and now the 1-year-old is asleep and the 2-year-old is awake.

maybe my 2-year-old can join them, he [2008-01-28]
has been getting up between 2-4 about every morning, usually soaked, but after changed wants a movie. Maybe the could meet for coffee and a donut!!!

A 70 year old Dylan or Braydee? Ewww, [2008-01-18]
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Or 70 year old Raven? Guess she could become [2008-01-18]
x

18-year MT Mom of 4 for 25 years [2008-01-15]
My heart goes out to you for the situation that you The thing that stands out most in your message, much more than the financial issues, is where you said that if it were not for your kids, you It is in fact FOR your kids that you should be gone -- and sooner rather than later. I took my own advice, and to this day, my only regret is that I didn I believe in leaving for the sake of the kids, not staying. I truly know how hard that it is to do, but your overall well-being (and that of your kids)will benefit in so many ways. You won Gee whiz! What My very best wishes are with you. Best of luck -- just remember -- we make our own, at least to some degree. p.s. I am not the anon who posted above.

I did very well my first year and beyond [2007-12-07]
Stay away from the companies! Try for local clinics and hospitals first. You get better feedback, more experience and better pay! I was able to work at home though I did start out doing some things in the office. It still takes time and ALOT of committment to learn, but it can be done.

I just turned 40, have a 3-year-old and want one more! [2007-11-08]
Im sure you didn Some of us who choose later in life motherhood got there different ways. My first husband I married when I was in my twenties. We tried for many years to have a child and found out through testing that there was no way for us to conceive naturally, as he had extremely poor sperm quality. We divorced and at the age of 35, I remarried. I got pregnant right away and I had a beautiful son. I just turned 40 last month and I I would have loved to have had children younger, but it didn Life takes us on interesting paths!

You are so right! If this year is as bad as last, I'm done! nm [2007-09-10]
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I have a 3 year old at home. [2007-08-31]
Some companies are more flexible than others about your hours. The company I work for allows you a 12-hour window to get your 8 hours in. My son is quite a handful so I have put him in preschool 4 hours a day and I work those hours and then I work 4 more hours after my husband gets home and can handle the little livewire. If I have to work with him there I try to find things he can do while I work like watching educational videos or playing education games on another computer.

Ha, I have 6 and 7 year olds and [2007-06-20]
what is a clean house??!!

my first year salary [2007-02-15]
... is in that range and many other grads that I know have made the same their first year. I don I feel that if someone gets quality training (regardless of WHERE) and has the initiative to work on their production, they can make the same too. I was able to start out doing acute care and thanks to my training was completely prepared. What is wrong with sharing that information???

first year salaries ... [2007-02-13]
Are more in the range of $20k to $25k the first year. There is a good bit of a learning curve to increase your production/pay. HTH!

It more like minimum wage for the first year or so, honestly [2007-02-12]
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Last week we kept our 3-1/2-year-old [2007-01-31]
granddaughter and her 1-1/2-year-old brother for 6 days while their parents were on a cruise. I worked from 4:00 a.m. until they got up each morning (about 7-7:30). Then I did not work again until they were asleep for the night, about 8:00 p.m. I then worked until 12:30 or 1:00 a.m. Good luck finding a schedule that works for you. You can do it, and I admire you for wanting to spend quality time with your daughter!

Your 1 year old must be an Aquarius... [2007-01-30]
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I have a 3-year-old [2006-08-26]
I work for four hours in the morning and then I work another four hours from 9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m while she's asleep. It's been easier this summer because her 12 year old sister helps me out a lot while I'm working in the a.m. In the winter I'll get up a little earlier to work in the morning while she's still asleep. It's worked out well for me.

We went through the same thing with our 4-year-old son...sm [2006-08-14]
He would cry and fuss when we would put him his bed. We would leave the hall light on until he fell asleep, but now he doesn't need that and complains about it. We took him out of the toddler bed and put him in a double and found he slept much better at night. He picked out his own bedding and was very involved with the whole process. We also make it a point for him to know that everyone is going to bed and we tuck him and his sister in at the same time. It does take time and sticking to the plan once you set it in place, but the end result with be achieved. Good luck!

Getting my 3-year-old out of my bed... [2006-08-09]
Hi, Help! My son and I have fallen into a habit of cosleeping together since he was about the age of 1. He started out in his crib and then practically overnight he just refused to sleep in his crib so it was just easier to put him in our bed and probably a little selfishness on my part to have him close to me, too.He is now 3 and I am ready to move him back into his own bed. I have a toddler bed in his room, but he sleeps in my king size bed with me. His dad and I separated at the end of April so did not want to make any major changes just then, but he will be going to preschool three days a week for two hours each day and I feel he should be in his own bed by then; this will start right after Labor Day. I believe he and I will sleep much better. He is such a wiggle worm and takes up a lot of room and I am no longer sleeping well with this arrangement as I am sure he is not either. Although I do enjoy the closeness we share, I really miss having a good night's sleep! My older son also slept with me when he was little and he eventually out grew it, but I do not know if I can wait that long with this one. I need advicein making this transition as smooth as possible. I do not want this to traumatize him as he is so used to me being right beside him every night. I have bought a fish tank for his room and we bought a Beta the other day so he is spending more time in his room when he is awake enjoying the fish. I have also dropped subtle hints about sleeping in his bed and keepinghis fish company at night, but he says he wants to sleep in my bed. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated, especially from those of you that have experienced this dilemna with your own children.I think he senses this is difficult for me, too, and maybe that is why he is resisting the idea so much.

I have 1-1/2 year old twins [2006-07-29]
but I don't work full time. I work 24 hours a week. To work full time I would have to pay someone so the difference in the money makes PT worth it for me. I enjoy the extra time with the kids. When they go to school I will probably go back to full time. (I also have a pre-teen). I work for MedQuist, so my time is scheduled -- which is difficult. But so far so good. It can be done I'm sure. If you really have to work full time then see about getting a Mommy's helper (I'm assuming you work from home ?????). This is what my sister does with her toddler and newborn. Plus the babysitting does some light housework. Good luck, and let us know if you have more than 1 on the way!

I have to agree with the poster below. 2-year-olds can get overwhelmed (sm) [2006-07-26]
My son just turned 2 and we just had some family over to our house for pizza and cake. I went to the party store and got Cars decorations and had balloons and a Cars cake, but that was about it. Even singing Happy Birthday was a little overwhelming for him. I have a daughter who will be turning 6 soon, and she is much more into having a birthday party and it's a lot of fun to plan hers. It will be much more fun for everyone to have spectacular birthday parties as they get older. Even next year for your daughter! Have fun with your little one!

Need suggestions for weaning my 2-year-old off his binky! [2006-07-18]
My 5-year-old never took one so this is all new to me! He likes it a lot and though he doesn't have it in 24/7 he will go seek it out. Now that he's just turned 2 I feel like it's time to wean him off it. Any help is appreciated!

Homeschooling moms? [2008-09-16]
I put this question out on the Gab Board....don't really know if that was the place for it. Does anyone here homeschool and work from home? I would like to pass some e-mails. I'm new at homeschooling this year.

Really possible? [2008-09-13]
I will be happy if I can make about $15,000 a year and the only benefits are help with professional development costs. Anne

Hmmmm....best thing I can tell you... [2008-09-11]
is get out, while you can! Seriously, you mention nothing whatsoever of love, compassion, tenderness, or anything that is so important in a relationship! Nowaday, marriage is an inconvienence. I realize you just had a baby and have a toddler, I have children ranging in age from 2 to 16. You do not have to stay with someone just because you had children together!!! Obviously, you are in a very unhealthy relationship. I seriously doubt he will ever change. Feel free to email me. I myself ended an almost-20-year relationship and myself and my children could not be happier! I do not mean to sound so blunt, but you have some serious thinking to do! Do you really believe that is a healthy relationship? Honestly?

one-month-old-- have one too. [2008-09-08]
My daughter was born 08/08/08, and I also have a 15-year-old and a 3-year-old. I commend you for going back in one week!! I should be back already, but just can My normal shift is 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., and I have been laying back down with her after she gets up her once a night, until most days 8 a.m. at least. When we started giving my son cereal at night at 4 weeks, he slept longer. Put it in his bottle to start with a larger nipple, and then spoon fed also.Maybe try spoon feeding abit of cereal mixed with milk beforelaying her down for the night? Docs do not recommend it, but it sure helps them sleep longer/keeps their tummy fuller longer. It has worked for my first 2 sons!! I have never breast fed, so don Every baby is different, and you will probably have to adapt to her schedule, rather than she to yours. That is what is good about flexible schedules-- I go back to work this Wed. and have a VERY flexible schedule/boss. Good luck with this, I have it pretty easy, my daughter gets up only once a night, but it may be 2 a.m., it may be 4:30 a.m., than she goes back down and it is WAY too temptnig to lay back down with her, instead of getting into the groove of getting up by 5 a.m.!!! SHe also sleeps the largest part of the day, just waiting for that to change... Again, good luck!

Definitely possible [2008-08-30]
While you won't be bringing in the fat paychecks in the beginning (because you will be researching everything just to make sure you have it right), it is definitely possible to reach that level of income. I graduated from Andrews and was making closer to $30,000 my first year. Just keep yourself focused, typing, and researching those first few months after getting your first job, and the rest will fall into place. Researching smaller companies, who usually pay better than larger nationals, also will help you reach your financial goals. Best of luck! You won't go wrong enrolling in M-TEC.

reasonable [2008-08-19]
Your expectations, in my opinion, are reasonable. If your friends are working 80+ hours and making $500.00, they must be typing with one big toe and certainly need to get out of the business. What they are telling you is ridiculous.

Really possible? [2008-08-18]
I am not an MT (yet) but before I make the final step enrolling in M-Tec I wanted to ask a serious, point blank question. Can a new person, after completing M-Tecs course, make 20k a year at any point after getting a job (while working no more than 40 a week as well). Is this an at all reasonable expectation? I am looking long term career choice if I commit to the training but I have heard from working MT's in my state that they were working 80+ hours for about $500.00. If this is the reality then I will have to consider another option and that would be OK, just not optimal. I THANK you for any help you can give.

MDI-MD... [2008-08-12]
Check out MDI-MD out of Baltimore, Maryland. I have been with them since April of this year after leaving Medquist and very happy with them so far. Part-time is 700 lines a day or full-time at 1200 lines (but can do more - you tell them how many lines you want) and you have a 24-hour period to complete your work, no set schedule. Love it!

Been there...done that [2008-07-24]
Please don't beat yourself up. I've been exactly where you are and it's not a hard place to end up. I could have written your post. I lived in my PJs and sometimes wore them for days, no make-up, and the same issues with even basic daily hygiene, i.e. showers. The best advice I can give you is what worked for me and that is to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE! I had to put MTing on the back burner and actually took a job close to home as a waitress! Believe it or not, it did wonders for my self-esteem. Most people would consider serving the public a degrading position or demotion from what I had done before. I needed the structure, a time-clock, and just basic interaction with other human beings. After close to a year, I am back at home working once again as an MT. Public service can be difficult, but it was just the boost I needed to get my mojo back and appreciate the fact that I'm in a field that allows me to work at home. Believe it or not, I miss the people so much, I'm considering going back to waitressing a few nights a week. I actually even made more waitressing than being an MT! Give it a shot. Waitressing may not be your first choice, but I would definitely advise finding any type of job that will get you out of the house. It will give you a reason to fix yourself up and dig the make-up bag back out. Please feel free to email me if you'd like to talk. Good luck to you!

Truthful advice [2008-07-23]
I just recently got married and I am working in-house at our local hospital. I LOVE getting out of the house and going to work every day. I love what I do and want to stick with it. We will probably not be having children for at least a couple of years as my husband has a year left in college to get his business degree. I want to be able to stay home and raise my children, but I have seen what it has done to my mom. She sits at home all day in her PJs and type, type, types. I am just wonderng if any of you have any regrets about deciding to do transcription full time from home in order to be there for your children? This may sound a little selfish, but I donsometime to think about it, but it has been a topic that I have really been thinking about lately.What I would really like to do is stay at home with them until they are all in school and then try to get a job out of the house while they are at school. Have any of you made this transition? Any advice would be appreciated. I would just like a heads up before making any decisions. Thanks!

I totally agree... [2008-07-22]
This is what I would do: In the morning either before or after your sleep time, go ahead and get a shower and get dressed even if that is in sweats or comfortable clothes. Wear these same clothes to cook dinner and into your shift. I think the problem is that you're working 3rd shift and I think that is the cause of the PJ situation. I read a book that my 8-year-old wrote around Motherpajamas. I had not really looked at it that way, but I guess she does see me in lounge clothes moreso than everyday clothes. I also work full-time at home, but not third shift. You may also want to consider getting involved in something even if it is a painting class or something you like to do. I know this costs money, but your sanity will be saved in the long run. I am fortunate enough to have gotten involved with some of the parents from my kids Even though it is not over and beyond socializing, it is something, i.e., coffee for an hour on a weekday. It is very, very easy to get homebound in this profession. I cringe at the thought of going out on a Friday night with all of the traffic. I am only 37, this is not right. So, I am also letting you know that you are not alone. Hang in there, and like the other poster says get a haircut. Plan a dinner out if possible with your teens and make it a point to step outside a few times during the evening just to gulp some fresh air. I water the flowers. Is there something that needs done outside that you could do this? Hugs to you...

LET MYSELF GO [2008-07-22]
First, I I have 2 teenage kids. I And then, I sleep most of the day, in my PJs of course. By the time I get up, it's time to make dinner and I might go outside with my teenage kids, but most of the time, I clean the house - and, why should I get dressed for that? Well, most of you can guess what has happened....I All I do is wear PJs. I I haven I My hair has grown out and there is no shape to it. Sometimes, I can My checks are direct deposit, so no need to go to the bank. Really, the only thing I do is go to the grocery store - and sometimes I don I am on anti-depressants - and I do believe there is an element of depression/stress going on here. How do I start getting myself back from this?

A little fun and help with a name... [2008-05-21]
Hello everyone. Well my husband decided to purchase a racehorse and then they decided that they would use this horse to breed. She has finally delivered her first (I don't know the sex) but we need to come up with a name to register this baby and hopefully next year start training for racing. The mom's name is Snows White Diamond The dad's name is Shark Streets Partners We wanted to incorporate our son's name in some way which is.. Trevor Banks So far we have: T Banks Diamond Partner and Banks Street of Diamonds. We have to turn in three names in case one that we put in has already been taken. Thanks !!!!

1-month-old schedule [2008-05-21]
Hiya. I have 8-year-old twin boys and an almost 1-month old girl. It has been a long time since the boys were on a napping schedule, so I was wondering if someone could refresh my memory as to when a nursing newborn can be set up on somewhat of a sleep-at-night, nap-by-day schedule and what a typical schedule might be. I went back to work one week after she was born, but am finding it really difficult to work consistently and get enough sleep for myself (homeschool the boys, one with special needs) with the baby up about every four hours. My boss is very patient anddoes not mind lesser line counts at this point, since I came back after only one week (despite emergency c-section), but I really want my line counts and paycheck back to normalas soon aspossible! Thank you!

May I suggest as well [2008-05-01]
that you seek marriage counseling, AND fast. My 10 year marriage ended in 2006 because of the same situation, EXCEPT I was working full-time at home with 2 children a home as well and still was expected and told to do EVERYTHING...... Good Luck!!

Here is what I would do... [2008-04-09]
Since you don I went to my local library and got the list of girls who had taken the babysitter course, which included CPR. They are mostly in 7th -9th grades. It is the perfect job for them, and you are home and available if there is an emergency. I have used my list several times, and have had much luck with it. It is an easy solutionversus hiring a nanny, who youin the fall, etc. Good luck!!

don't lose your sense of self... [2008-03-30]
Wow, I totally feel for you! Have you thought about writing him a letter - maybe something like what you just wrote to all of us.. maybe on paper he will see it a little clearer... and if not, honey I would STOP doing ALL of it! Marriage is a PARTNERSHIP remember and by the way, it's not 1950 anymore. It takes two to keep things going and him providing the source of income, although huge and I'm sure you are greatful - is not the only thing that defines a man as a husband or a dad for that matter. My husband and I both work, we both contribute financially, and actually, I made more then him last year - that said, us women/moms will always do more then them, my husband does help and he does share in most of the duties... he has too. In our early years together I once had to tell him that I wasn't his maid, cook or sex slave and that that if I was going to feel alone in our relationship, well, then ALONE is what I would be and his ass would be gone. Needless to say, he heard me loud and clear and while we work very hard everyday to keep our marriage strong, it is work on both of our parts. Your husband has to help more... he has to realize that the longer this goes on, the more you end up resenting him! and truly is this they way you want your children to see you for the next 20 years? Get out of the house, role pennies to get the $20 bucks to get into the local moms club... do it for yourself, it sounds like you need it! Keep you chin up and fight your hardest to get through to him!

omigosh [2008-03-26]
my two-year-old absolutely needs a nap in the early afternoon every day or else she's a total MONSTER if she gets her nap before 4pm she's good to go until bedtime at 9pm, and even though she calls out to us a few times as she's getting sleepy, once she's out she sleeps until 8am or later. my newborn is getting there, once i put her down after my toddler is in bed, she'll stay out til about 7am, so i get up and nurse her, then my other one comes in and begs for Barney... so i'm up anyway

3-4 naps!!!! [2008-02-04]
How do you do it??? My 30-month-old is trying to cut out his one and only nap and the 1-year-old is down to one nap most days as well. But they are pretty long naps 2-3 hours. Thanks for feelin my pain. I was just venting cause when you are use to finally being able to sleep a full night and they turn so quickly like that it really makes you feel like a walking zombie. Can't remember how I did the every 2 hour wake up when his was 1st born. Jenn

Did not work for my 2-year-old... [2008-01-31]
He just gets himself all worked up and throws up all night long if we are not careful. We have gone through a few nights with no blankets as they were either being washed or waiting to be washed. our 1-year-old hasn't done this yet, but he doesn't have the tummy issues the older one has.

have to agree with Mom of many [2008-01-31]
I Believe me, I If a child gets away with it once they My 4-year-old used to get up around 3 a.m. and try to come into my bed but I just tuck him right back into his bed. He used to fuss and cry but he knows now that it won't work and his early morning awakenings are becoming less and less, down to once a week now. As parents we just have to be consistent right from the start and don't give in, even when we're exhausted and frustrated.

I feel your pain!. . sm [2008-01-30]
The other night I woke up because I could hear some noise in my 7-year-old's room. My 2-year-old was in there playing with his puzzles. He has a nightlight, so she could see pretty well. He had about 10 puzzles all around the floor that he had worked hard to put together. Several of them were 100 pieces or more. She was in there breaking them up and having a good time. My son was very upset the next day. She isn't usually allowed in his room because he is quite the artist and has markers and paint all over that she can make a mess with in no time at all. I don't know what got into her. I guess she saw her opportunity and took it!

Sounds like you need to be the parent... [2008-01-29]
I have four children ranging in age from 19, 7, 5 and 3. All of my children, aside from the teenager, are in bed by 8:30 every night, not only for school, but because this is my time to catch up on work, spend time with husband or just unwinding. It's called a routine. If a two year old is wanting a movie during the night, something is wrong with the picture. You put them in bed and tell them that's where they are staying. Children will try to fuss, cry, temper trantrum their way out of anything, but if you let them know right from the start what you expect they will be happier and so will you.

Can someone tell my 1-year-old [2008-01-28]
that 2:30 in the morning is not playtime. And if he is going to wake up in the middle of the night like that he should at least consider sleeping in even half an hour would be nice. Just venting as I am terribly exhausted and now the 1-year-old is asleep and the 2-year-old is awake.

2 and 4, and it hasn't gotten any easier [2008-01-28]
And I hear you about that sleeping in part. The youngest one has to wake up between 6:15-6:30 NO MATTER WHAT! Yeah, he'll be cranky and crying, but there's no getting him back to sleep before his 10:30 naptime. And the 4-year-old won't take any naps and won't go to sleep at night for anything. In fact, I'm not really sure when I AM getting my work done. Maybe it was that laptop I had set up in the bathroom right next to the toilet...