Allergist and Other Questions

I have thick and curly hair and have lived with that problem forever. This what I have figured out to work best for me. I first use a pick before I comb or brush when it is dry, it really doesn't hurt as bad as the comb or brush. Then I brush my hair. I also use a pick in the shower/bath while I have conditioner in my hair. I pick through my hair right before I rinse the conditioner out of my hair and believe me this is the best thing to beating the snarls. I hope this helps.

1. Allergist. My daughter was having severe allergies (undiagnosed) for several months. She was seeing an ENT, who thought she was showing signs of "motor ticks" (excessive clearing, pushing out her jaw, etc) and thought she could possibly have tourettes syndrome and referred her to a neurologist. I was not ok with this answer. It felt like allergies to me, because her symptoms came on basically over night. So I took matters into my own hands. I was referred to a chiropractor who specializes in kinesiology, or muscle testing. We went to see him, and sure enough, she was having allergies (along with a misalignment in her neck). The best part was that he didn't just put her on meds and be done, he actually "de-sensitized" her to the things she was testing allergic to. Her symptoms were about 75% gone after the first visit, and 95% within 2 weeks. He is amazing!

2. Hair~ i had the same issues with my daughter. Her hair isn't curly, but it was getting rather long and a nightmare to comb. I know all about the fight! I did eventually cut it off, because I was so sick of it. I cut it right above her shoulders, and it was really cute. I did like it long, and so did she. So after she got it cut, she wanted it long again. So, I told her as long as she kept it combed, she could grow it. But, if she fought with me about it I would keep it short. She has been growing it ever since and we've had minimal problems.

3. Tinkerbell playroom. Ok, we must be a lot a like, because I can answer all of your questions. I actually did my girls' playroom in Tinkerbell! My aunt and I did it ourselves, and it turned out SO CUTE!! I have pictures I can send you if you want an idea~ we actually got everything from Home Depot and didn't have to free hand paint anything. You could do it yourself, or if you don't feel confident, my aunt could help you as well. She is amazingly creative and is actually in need of money right now and probably wouldn't charge much.

So, if you are interested in any of the advice I have to give, email me and I will give you more details. I can send you my doctor's name of allergies, plus I will send you the Tinkerbell room pictures so you can see for yourself.

Good luck!

N. Smith
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I don't have any suggestions for the allergies (don't have any) or combing hair (my daughter refuses to have hers combed either), but for decorating: I went into my friend's nursery and saw this beautiful painting of Winnie the Pooh and other Pooh characters all over her wall in the 100 Acre wood. I asked her who she had do it (because I knew she wasn't all that "artsy"), and she said that SHE had! I was shocked, and then she told me how easy it was. She got an overhead projector (like the ones they used to use in grade-school), printed a picture of Winnie the Pooh on the clear sheet and projected it onto the wall. Then she painted in the lines just like coloring in a coloring book, only there were no black lines after she turned the projector off. So, that may be a fun, cheaper way than hiring a muralist if you're up to it. For me, I would want to paint it myself because I think it would be fun and I would enjoy it. But if you're not into that kind of thing, you could definitely hire someone. I just don't know of anyone. Sorry. Good luck with everything!