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Bedrest
Asked by T.J. from Flagstaff
on July 12, 2009
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I'm 29 weeks pregnant with our second son, and I was put on bedrest this week through 36 weeks. Out first son, who is now 2, was born at 34 weeks, so I've been conside...
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- T. I have been in your shoes two times. The first time my son was almost 2 when I was put on bed rest and the second time my son was 3.5 and my daughter was 18 months....
- I have never been placed on bed rest but I hope you have help! That would be hard. I have 3 kids and with my 3rd had some early contractions and I just prayed never to...
- I was put on bed rest for 4 months with my 2nd. I would suggest knitting, or something to do with your hands. This requires that you focus on the task at hand and not ...
6 Year Old Argues!!!
Asked by D.A. from St. Louis
on May 25, 2008
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I have a 6 year old son who argues with EVERYTHING we tell him. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make it stop?
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- Terri M. has some of the right idea! I will also recommend a class that give you many tools for training a child the right way to do things. It's called Growing Kids...
- We had that same problem with our 12 yr. old son when he was about that age. I rented a video from the Mid Continent Library that helped immediately. I believe the vid...
- My son went throught his stage & all I can say is that it really thrilled him to argue with me! It would be something I knew he knew I was right on, but he would argu...
Bed Rest
Asked by M.D. from Boston
on March 14, 2008
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I have 5 months to go and recently was put on a strict bed rest due to a little bleeding! This is my first pregnancy and it has been a bit tough. It started with 4 m...
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- I was placed on bed rest during my second pregnancy. I had some red bleeding and an ultrasound showed a low placenta and my midwife also had some concern that there m...
- When I googled placenta previa, I found this site: http://www.babycenter.com/0_placenta-previa_830.bc It says that you have a 90% chance the placenta will be in a ...
- Hi M.-I was actually on bed rest for my 1st pregnancy but only for the last 8 weeks - due to herniated disc. However I was on bed rest for most of my second pregnancy ...
5 Year Old Snoring
Asked by M.V. from New York
on April 25, 2009
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My 5 year old son snores horribly at night. I have spoken with the peditrician numerous times and he always gives me the same answer. My son has very large adnoids (wh...
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- If he doesn't seem sleepy during the day then he must be getting a good REM sleep. Two friends with 3 yo kids did sleep studies on their kids whose adenoids + tonsils ...
- My niece had her adnoids removed. It was a simple procedure. She had to be knocked out. This procedure eliminated her snoring. She was about 4 or 5 years old at the t...
- I recommend getting an appointment with an ENT. Sleep Apena is very common amongst kids who have large adenoids. Adenoids are pieces of tissue that rest at the back ...
6-Year Old Is a Picky Eater!!!!
Asked by L.K. from San Francisco
on March 3, 2012
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I'm very frustrated with my 6 year old son who ONLY wants to eat junk. It drives me nuts. He has such a limited menu of food that he will eat. It is very frustrating. ...
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- I have a child like that and another who will try almost anything. At 8, he is finally starting to willing to try new things once in a while, but it is still hit and ...
- All I have to say is the parents who do not have a child like this do not understand and are not helpful in saying you have made your child this way. That only serves ...
- I'll keep this short since several have already replied - one thing that has helped us over time is requiring one bite of any food our son / daughter is reluctant to e...
Bed Rest
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on April 12, 2007
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I was wondering, what are some good activities or anything so I don't get soo bored while I'm on bed rest??? I am getting sooooooooo depressed too!!!
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- I've never been on bed rest...and can't even image what it would be like. Have you tried: pulling the shades and letting the sun in or tv watching, internet surfin...
- i had 2 weeks of resting in the middle of my pregnancy and 1 week at the end. I did lots of crossword puzzles and soduko puzzles. I read a book or two.. You mig...
- Get a head start on the baby book! Did you have a shower and have thank you notes to write? Maybe write a journal of the journey through your pregnancy for the baby, o...
My 5 Year Old Has Excema
Asked by A.G. from Wichita
on February 19, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter has excema. When she was an infant, it was so bad that she has scratches all over her face. She was reffered to a determatologist. He gave me so...
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- A., I feel for you and your little one, my little girl is 5 now and we have fought this for years!! It got to the point she had a big bald spot on her head I was so sc...
- My neighbors child have horrible excema and I finally convinced her to go to Children's Mercy and see a determatolist and within a few weeks of seeing the doctor she h...
- Two things A....my daughter had that all her life....I took her to Children's hospital..they helped her...they said they make newer things constantly..at the time they...
My 5 Year Old Refuses to Eat
Asked by A.G. from Casper
on January 12, 2010
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Hi, my 5 year old refuses to eat nearly everything I put in front of him. He likes Hamburger Helper, PB&J, Hamburgers, Tacos, Macaroni, Chicken Nuggets and fries. Othe...
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- Hi A., There is a great book I would recommend "Eat Healthy, Feel Great" by Dr Sears. L.
- There are several cookbooks for kids out there. I have bought a couple at Barnes & Noble in the kids section... Emeril, Rachel Ray, etc. This would be a great way to...
- Sounds like all the stuff he likes is loaded with preservatives, sugar, salt, and other processed junk. While that stuff is easy to make/serve/etc., it desensitizes th...
Moody 5 Year Old
Asked by M.D. from Saginaw
on October 28, 2008
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Around the time my daughter started school, her moods have changed. She went through the normal naughty and testy phases that all kids go through when she was little b...
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- Hi M. I so know what you mean! The same thing with my daughter 5, who started school this fall. I agree it's because of peers examples, and none of the stories about ...
- M., I really have to say that I agree wholeheartedly with everthing Beth said! I have 5 boys and my 7 year old (first grader) has been like this also from the b...
- I m having the same prob with my 7 year old also! interested to see what others have to say ;)
Bed Rest
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on August 4, 2006
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I am 31 weeks pregnant and after a scare with pre-term labor, I am on home bed rest until the baby arrives. The problem is that I will not be able to attend our birth...
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- K.: congratulations on the pregnancy... Bed rest is not fun... sorry. I often meet with mother's prentatlly to discuss questions and concerns about breas...
- If you can get someone to go to the library for you, there are all kinds of videos and/or books on these subjects...also there are lactation consultants that do home v...
- I know a doula and a Bradley method instructor not far from you. What type of classes were you interested in. I can put you guys in touch and she may be willing to do ...
