Mamabearchadwick, you need to lay down the ground rules about the care of your child whoever the babysitter is. A mother in law is no better and no worse than any other baby sitter. You mother in law has little to complain about. I agree that it would be a kindness on your part if you tried to explain to her how smoking matters to your child's health. You may need to patiently reiterate your point of view many times. You seem to be doing very well juggling all those relations and relationships. Good for you breast feeding! Hope you can keep it up.
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Have any of you got all electric cars? Pros and cons please.
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