WeMoms
25 Jul 2022

Better understanding the only son

It's not easy to be fair to your son who doesn't have any brothers or sisters, so here are some tips to help you understand his needs.


  • An only child tends to think that all the attention is reserved for him, so try to put him in contact with other children early on, such as in a daycare or with family.
  • The only child often matures early because he or she is in contact with mostly adults.
  • He may miss having a sibling to share memories with.
  • Listen to his needs and establish active communication with him.
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Daja
5 Jun 2022

I think I wanna get pregnant again but my son is only 1month. Any advice?

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Infinity
It's your life your body if you and your significant other want another baby then have one there's no "perfect timing" on how far apart in age your kids should be
5 Jun 2022

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Jasmine
One month ? i would def take time with him first with loving & attention
5 Jun 2022

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9etherBeing❤️
27 May 2022

I really love how we all woke up in the same bed.. but noticed that my son only wants to sleep with or by his dad now days ?? his bean head self be hurting my feelings.. maybe he wasn’t ready for a baby ..next time I think I’ll ask him ??

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Carrien
How old is your son and what are you having? My son only cares for his dad after he found out that I was having a girl.. my son is 5 ?. I miss my mommas boy lol
27 May 2022

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Janay
Meanwhile the toddler damn near wants to sleep on my head. Lol. I’m like tonight mommy needs you to sleep in your room or big sissy room. 5 people in a king size bed making it feel like a twin size
27 May 2022

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Cassandra
19 May 2022

My son is only 2 months old and my breastmilk supply is already starting a rapid decline. Any advice?!

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brittney
Try lactation cookies & Body armor! Watch what you eat because that could be the reason as well
19 May 2022

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Cassandra
I recently changed my diet and am cutting back on eating out a lot! Maybe my body is adjusting to the change ??‍♀️
19 May 2022

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Theresa
18 May 2022

I am desperately trying to boost my milk supply and is lowkey struggling. My son is only 3 months old and with the formula shortage going on, I want to make sure that he has enough milk so that he can eat.

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Rachel
Same! I have tried so many things and nothing seems to help. I go back to work next week. I have been breastfeeding. I will now have to pump. I am so worried my supply will get even lower.
18 May 2022

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Theresa
I pump at work, and I normally pump 12oz or more but lately I’ve been pumping 10oz which leads me to supplement with formula.
18 May 2022

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Nellie
16 May 2022

I know it has only been three weeks, but I feel like I’m failing at being a new mama. Sleeping at night is a struggle and my son only sleeps when he’s on my chest or my parents. I know that’s typical of newborns but I just need resolutions. Again, I’m not sure if I’m comfortable with the idea of co-sleeping, so I need other suggestions. He sleeps better during the day while in his bassinet. He’s also colicky and having tummy issues.

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Nellie
Thanks so much for the suggestions, ladies! ???
16 May 2022

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Kacie
7 May 2022

So I found out I'm pregnant again and my son is only 8 months old will be 9 months old on the 25th. Is there anything different when your pregnant with a girl than when you were pregnant with a boy?

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Keeva
Aww was ur baby born august 25
7 May 2022

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Kacie
yes mam
7 May 2022

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Camryn
23 Jan 2022

I got so mad that my son wouldn't stop crying and I was cooking dinner, I just felt so overwhelmed. Now I'm crying because I feel so bad, I swore my son ate only half an hour before but then I thought about it and it was actually 2-3 hours. I nursed, he's asleep now, but I feel so terrible for getting mad in the first place?? I know I wasn't mad at him, just mad at the situation but I still feel like I should just hug him and apologize over and over again even though he won't even understand.

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Rochelle
Hi ☺️. Do you think you're dealing with a little bit of post partum? And it's definitely okay to get frustrated. What we do in that anger is what counts. Girl I've had 5 kiddos. Trust and believe there were times I had to go out on the porch. You're not a robot. You run out of energy, and you're not going to be perfect. Don't be too hard on yourself.
23 Jan 2022

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Camryn
thank you. I think I am, ppd and ppa. I get so sad and feel so guilty if I'm not right next to him and I check to see if he's breathing about 20 times each time he takes a nap, I have him sleep in my bed or on my chest instead of the bassinet just because it's easier to make sure he's breathing?
23 Jan 2022

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Alicia
6 Jan 2022

My son is only two months old but is already sitting in a sit me up seat and holding his head up! I’m a first time mom and not quite sure how to play with him at this point to keep him stimulated any tips or tricks?

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Jenn
Hanging toys for him to grab at are perfect to keep their attention and to develope fine motor skills.
6 Jan 2022

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Summer
My daughter is the same way! Already holding her head up like a champ! Lol I kinda felt like I didnt know what to do with her sometimes too but tummy time is always an adventure even if they can only handle a few min.... I put toys in front of her for her to reach for n look at...
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MacKenzi
5 Jan 2022

So I’m in a sticky situation, on December 17th my mom got awarded permanent guardianship of my two babies, I was in an Extreemly abusive relationship and things were bad I how ever have gotten much better since getting out, and I’ve got my own place a stable job ect I’m with a really good guy. I get my kids over night once or twice a week. Since my moms gotten the guardianship things have been getting increasingly strange. Tonight at dinner my daughter explained that her dad (he’s not her bio dad but has been around since she was 8 months old) has been yelling at her a lot and it hurts her ears. So I didn’t even know she was in contact with him at all until Christmas I was told contact was cut because of a different issue, only my son was talking to him (he’s my sons bio father). I got a restraining order on my ex a month ago, I was living at my moms house at the time so my ex is restrained from my moms address. But my daughter is saying she’s been seeing him there, they have been hesitant to take baths and such, then when she was playing with her fake phone she told me she couldn’t show me her phone because she has secret pictures oh ya she’s only 4. My 2 year old son who’s never been afraid baths ran out of the bathroom yelling he was scared. Then when I was changing him he was telling me not to touch his butt (he’s in a diaper still and had a rash so I was checking it out) and he won’t give me kisses he tells me to stop. My 4 year old has a bad rash as well and was touching herself. I’m just at a loss. She also at dinner decided my boyfriend was her new real daddy. And no he’s not alone with them to do anything to them. I just am super confused and don’t know what to do any advice is welcome sorry if this is out of order I have been chasing them around and trying to type this all out. I’m worried. I’m scared

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Samantha
I work in childcare and in the past healthcare. One of my favorite sayings is when in doubt report it out. Let your social worker know whats going on and always trust your gut though especially if its out of the norm for them.
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Nikki
1 Jan 2022

How did y’all up your milk supply? Mines still there but I can tell I’m doing something off and it’s slowly decreasing. My son is only 2 months old.

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Angel
Try eating oatmeal. That helped me with my milk production when I nursed the first time. So far this time I seem to be producing pretty good for now.
1 Jan 2022

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