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About this expert: Ann Douglas is the author of 28 books, many of which focus on pregnancy and parenting. Her books include The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, The Mother of All Baby Books, The Mother of All Toddler Books, The Mother of All Parenting Books, The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers, among others.

Ann is also the co-author (with John R. Sussman, M.D.) of two other highly popular pregnancy books: The Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby and Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss.

A mother of four, Ann specializes in writing and speaking about parenting, speaking to groups of parents, and teaching parenting courses and workshops that focus on various aspects of pregnancy and parenting.

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  • Will my crush show up tonight?

    Singles & Dating - 4 hours ago

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    I think my crush recently went through a breakup or something because she used to be pushing me away, but now she smiles at me more and is more willing to talk. We are good friends, we texted all summer long, flirted through texts, and stuff like that. When we first met she twirled her hair, smiled at me, and laughed at my jokes. She was very flirty. Then we lost contact. She got a boyfriend, then I think recently they broke up, because she has been smiling at me alot more, and acting different. Tonight, I invited her over to watch Up with me. I plan on kicking my roommate out, so I can have some alone time with her. She said she doesnt know because her roommate's lil brother is coming up, so she said that she didnt know. I gave her our address, and she says " I know your address". Do you think she will show up? I pray to God she does. If she does come, what should I do? Should I make my move? Kiss her on the cheek? Lips? Help! I left the ball in her court. Now I keep on praying. Should I call her? And tell her what time is best? I just told her tonight, not a specific time!
  • Why is it nearly always assumed that children from separated parents would be best with the mother?

    Marriage & Divorce - 4 hours ago

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    some fathers make excellent single parents in my honest opinion my other son and dughter live with me, but we all get together most days and everything is normal, well to us anyway. lol my now 17 y/old daughter lives with her dad, myself and her have a great respect for each others feelings. i personally think my ex is a twit, but i have to say he is a good dad and father figure with the children. she choose to live with him as they have the same laid back ways and just get on well together, most of my family were HORRIFIED , They thought she should love me more, but i explained to her its not a compitition and she could love us both the same, but she couldnt be in two places at the one time. i think most parents feel let down, but children view their parents as just parents, whereas we view our former partners on a different level.
  • So is this girl crazy or something?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

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    I recently started calling this girl. We both go to the same college and she use to always talk to me. She would always ask me a million questions about myself. She would also always compliment my appearance, like my shoes or my clothes. So I figured she liked me and asked for her number and she gave it to me. So I’m talking to her for about a week. I was talking about my ex and then she said something about her boyfriend!? I was like wtf!? Boyfriend? She claims that she told me but I don’t remember her telling me. I’m confused if she had a boyfriend then why did she give me her number? I know some girls are just friendly but I’m telling you guys she was acting like she was in to me. Touching me for no reason, hanging on my every word. Asking me questions that only someone that’s in to you would ask. I’m just confused and a little upset… I’m starting to think that maybe she’s confused or crazy haha She says we can be friends and I’m cool with that but I still don’t get it. So what do you guys/gals think? Sorry guys I worded the question wrong. Ignore the crazy part! But now that I think about it, she might be testing me like sightsee said. I don't know!! lol Just thanks for all the answers!
  • She says I am rude, I think she is stupid? What do you think?

    Friends - 5 hours ago

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    I have to ask this question again because people misunderstood. I'm a guy, I even have a female fiance. I'm not after anybody's boyfriend. Not that we made that clear... I answered a question on facebook. It asked "what is so and so's best feature? And I put, their bf's name." I was friends with him in HS. Why is she pissed at me? She even had the gall to write me a note saying that I'm rude for writing that. I don't get her issue!? What is your opinion on this? OOPS typo is supposed to be NOW that we made it clear not NOT
  • Why would you find this to be rude?

    Friends - 5 hours ago

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    IM A GUY and I have a fiance who is female lol I answered a question on facebook. It asked "what is so and so's best feature? And I put, their bf's name." I was friends with him in HS. Why is she pissed at me? She even had the gall to write me a note saying that I'm rude for writing that. I don't get her issue!? What is your opinion on this? .
  • Help Boy Trouble! Does He Like Me?

    Friends - 5 hours ago

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    I think this guy likes me. At least all my friends say he does. I keep catching him looking at me and he'll let me sit there and kick him (lightly) He defends me and bugs me and trys reallly hard to make me laugh. Does he like me
  • I am dating a professional furniture stripper. Will dating her ruin my reputation? I want the unvarnished?

    Singles & Dating - 5 hours ago

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    truth.
  • Girls I Really Need Your Help With This....Please Answer.....?

    Singles & Dating - 6 hours ago

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    now heres the situation...my friend who is a girl wanted to help me find a good girl, the first girl she told me about i immediately liked, i didnt even care what she looked like, from her personality alone i was interested. now this girl is a good friend of my friend and my friend told me that she really doesnt get much attention from guys in school, now i saw this girl and i think she is so pretty. now my friend talked to the girl and told her to check me out on facebook and she did, then my friend asked her what she thought and she said she really cant say anything cause she doesnt know me but then when my friend asked if she would be interested she said yea i guess so while smiling and laughing. my friend then told me shes interested in getting to know me. she then told me to send the girl a message on facebook so this way we could start talking and i did. now me and this girl have been messaging eachother for a few days and the convo is going pretty good, she seems interested in talking with me and she was happy when i messaged her. now just recently i told her how i think she has the greatest smile and that i think she is really pretty and she responded by saying "thank you so much:))". now this is where i need your help/advice. what should i be talking about with her, cause from my friend i know that we have alot in common so i want to show her that. what things should i be saying? what do girls like to hear about that they have in common with a guy? also how should i go about all this now? like now i plan on asking her what music she likes, then idk? for how long should i talk with her until i ask her out? i plan on having the last thing i ask her before i ask her out be like what does she like to do for fun, like do you like to go to the movies, etc. so this way then i can say like would you like to go out with me to a movie or something like that?
  • Does any1 know where to check my credit report online for free?

    Other - Family & Relationships - 6 hours ago

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    Anyone know where i can check my credit report online for free?
  • How many time do you have sex with your partner?

    Marriage & Divorce - 6 hours ago

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    Per week...just from curiosity....thanks.

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