Hi,

I am planning to take a 7 hour train trip with my 6 month old and 3 year old. I am thinking I can handle it on my own but others are worried, like my mom, and willing to make the round trip to be supportive and entertain my 3 year old. I will have a baby carrier and a stroller, and help getting on and off (red cap). Any advice? I am sure mothers do this on their own all the time (and probalbly with 3 or 4 kids too). Anyone have a good or bad experience trying to do the same?

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I am planning to hire a 12 year old girl from across the street to watch my 3 year old for a few hours a week while I am in the house getting some cooking and cleaning done and doing work on the computer. I will be in the next room the whole time, and would take care of lots of things like any meals, potty time etc. She enjoys playing with my son, and my son loves her. What would seem a fair rate to pay her per hour?

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Hi All,

I am 32 weeks pregnant and looking for the preservative free H1N1 shot in Maryland (or anywhere in the DC area that will give it to a MD resident). I am not having any luck finding it. Anyone else on the same search? My OB was actually relaxed about it and basically suggested I wait for the hysteria to calm down. Also, I know that the baby gets some protection if the mother is vaccinated during pregnancy, but is the same true for a brestfeeding mother if I wind up getting the shot after delivery. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks!