Since the addition of a new member of your stepfamily unit will spark a transition for everyone involved (the ex, too), it’s important to consider everyone’s feelings. If you think having a baby is going to make your stepfamily feel like a real family, you may be in for a surprise. Consider your reasons for having a baby. Make sure you and your husband are doing it because you want a child. Read more
Archive for September 28, 2011
Do I Want a Baby? (2)
Do I Want a Baby?
Remember back to when you were a cool single gal and you went to visit your friends with kids to get a “baby fix”? I know when I played with my friends’ babies it was always fun, but I was glad to go home and leave the kids behind with their parents. Stepmotherhood is an extended stay with other people’s kids. Read more
What Happens When You Add a New Kid to the Mix
Once upon a time you dreamed about having kids of your own. Then you met and married the man of your dreams, but he already had four children. What do you do? Do you still want a baby of your own? Read more
Plan for Your Golden Years From Now On
As you and your husband plan your retirement years, make sure you address issues such as what happens if he dies before you and his kids have to choose your care facility in your old age, or pay for it. Make sure to plan so that you will not be left out on the street by resentful stepkids. Gretchen has worried about her elderly years, even though her relationship with her two stepchildren is strong. Read more
Easy Way to Gain More Muscle, Is it true?
Have you ever heard an ads say which say that they have a secret to gain more muscle without doing any training or exercise? To be honest with you, I’ve been doing regular exercise for four years and from that experience I can say it is bullshit! Let me explain why.
In senior high school we learn that our muscle will somehow become stronger and bigger if we have a regular exercise plus an enough nutrition supply. You should have both of them if you want to gain more muscle. If you have your exercise without having enough nutrition supply, your muscle won’t expand. Even if it does expand, it takes longer time than you can imagine. Read more