Recent content by tradtke

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    new parenting help...

    I need some mature parental advise. My wife and I went through IVF for 3 years. Finally success and now expecting twins. On new years I had brain surgery for my seizures. Yes, that's how I spent my new years. Two months of recovery and physically back to 100%. Mentally, there were complications...
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    I decided to make a family website...

    I just wanted to ask some opinions about my family/ parenting website I made. I"m not much of a splatter your opinion and emotions all over social media, but I wanted to make a website/blog. because Its fairly new, but I am having fun, and thought it would be a good way to share ideas with like...
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    funny family pet story...

    I just wanted to share something for a little pet laugh and Naturally facebook is going to be integral part. An ex-coworker from a company I used to work for (a company i'm not to fond of). make a comment on facebook "we would not to make an announcement that we will be adding a new addition to...
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    We have a new four legged family member...

    personally i'm more of a dog person, but I don't think any family is complete without some type of furry friend. congrats.
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    kids knowing too much?...

    I'm a parent-to-be, so pardon my lack of experience, but I think these days control of how much and what type of information is impossible. Maybe we should embrace the idea when a kid wants to know more information. Maybe its not control what they know, but controlling how they interpret it...
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    suggestions on last minute prep. work...

    Its coming down to the wire. Only a couple months left and we have so much to get ready. Both me and my wife feel the pressure and between that and work we need to find some way to relax and relieve tension. Anyone have some suggestions? maybe types of exercises or types of foods to eat?
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    stroller selection...

    good morning. I'm a parent to be of twins. we are in the stroller selection stage our pre-birth preparations. I was just wondering if anyone has some suggestions on what has worked for them. We have decided to do a back-to-back rather than a side-by-side, but still looking around price comparing.
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    Rules and Guidelines - PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING...

    I need some help here please. I'm not able to post. I understand that I need to introduce myself, but when I try I get an error message stating that I don't have permission. i contacted the administrator and got an email saying my account was active, what do I do now? thanks
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    new person here...

    Hello everyone, Just found the forum and excited to contribute. I'm a father-to-be of twins (our first). One boy and one girl. I'd like to say i'm prepared, but I know I'm not and have no idea what to expect. I do know that i'm excited to have these feelings and welcome them. It would not be any...