Our daughter always wants to be held. We never get our "together time" anymore. I feel as if we are drifting apart because we are always with the baby and not taking time out for ourselves. Is there anyway you can help?

Your question is a sex question, but instead of giving you sex advice, I'm going to give you some parental advice instead. Babies have to learn, from day one, that they don't make the rules. The younger they are, the more the rules have to be bent, because they won't understand them, but you have to be firm to the highest degree possible. It's better for the baby and it's better for you.

Why is it better for the baby? If the baby sets the rules, he or she becomes "over empowered." The child thinks that it's normal to get his or her way all the time. When the child starts to interact with the outside world, problems will arise. Other kids won't want to be bossed around. Teachers won't stand for it. So enforcing rules, actually helps your child adjust to life.

Why is it better for the parents? That answer should be obvious. Your seven-month old should not have to be held all the time. If you'd been more firm with her, she'd be asleep in her crib at 8 PM and you'd have the rest of the night for "together time." It's not too late for you to resume your roles as parents and I advise you to do so as soon as possible. There will be a few tears for a day or so, but afterwards you'll all be a lot happier.