Belly Cast
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Full Body Cast
Asked by C.T. from Phoenix
on February 28, 2008
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My daughter broke her femur 4 days ago. She is in a spica cast...from her ribcage all the way down to her left ankle, halfway down her right leg and a bar connecting ...
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- My friends son was in the exact same cast last year right after he turned 4. I bought those washcloths with the shampoo already in them when he would spend the night a...
- C., I have a girlfriend whose daughter (age 5) had to have her spine straightened and had to be in a body cast as well. Is your daughter potty trained? If not, be...
- Hi my name is J.. My oldest was in the same cast when he was 6. The best way is to stuff a towel in the cast when you are going to wash them. Stuff it where the water ...
Advice on Caring for a Toddler with a Long Leg Cast
Asked by P.P. from Detroit
on November 13, 2008
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Hi there...I was wondering if anyone out there has had a toddler with a long leg cast..?? My 18 month old son has a "toddler's" fracture from his leg twisting while go...
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- Hello P., I have had to deal with this also. My son was 7 when he had a swing set accident. He fractured the femar(thigh bone) and was in a full body cast for 5 weeks...
- Try using baby wipes for a while.
- Hey P., My little gremlin had a toddler fracture at 14 months old. It was just heartbreaking. But remember that It's very common and NOT YOUR FAULT. After 2 weeks of...
My Belly with Twins...
Asked by K.S. from Melbourne
on September 17, 2006
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just looking for some insight. i am 12 weeks pregnant with twins. i have one son already. i have been extremely sick this pregnancy, starting to feel a little better t...
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- I had 2 sets of twins and the first time I was growing fast but the second time I didn't show as soon. Each pregnancy is different so don't worry.
- Hello K., Everyone is different in the aspect of when they start showing. For example, I started showing before I was 3 months regardless of which pregnancy it was,...
- Hi dont worry at all when i was pregnant with my twins i didnt start showing until i was about 4 months. prior to that no one could really tell that i was pregnant...
Belly Casting Kit Wanted ASAP; Know of Local Retailer/have One to Sell?
Asked by E.H. from Chicago
on July 12, 2008
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Anyone know where I can find a Belly Casting Kit locally (11th hour: I'm due Monday and would like to cast this weekend if possible)? I live in Park Ridge. Michael's A...
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- Not sure about Park Ridge but if you don't mind a little drive, Be By Baby in the city has them. They are close to the Lincoln/Belmont/Ashland triangle. I am sorry...
- I think this maybe too late, but Kustum Kribs in Park Ridge carries them. Good luck and sorry that I didn't read this email sooner.
- There is someone in Northbook. You can Google her website called LifeForm. Her name is Joanna Kaplan. Good luck!!
Health: 2 Yr Old Son Complaining His Boobies Hurt.
Asked by J.P. from San Francisco
on October 10, 2009
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recently my son broke his arm. he also has a cold and has been cutting his two year old molars- all four at the same time. but the past 3 days he has been complaining ...
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- I'm in agreement with Gail. I had a cracked rib once in high school and it felt like my "boobie" was on fire. My boyfriend had picked me up and squeezed me and it neve...
- Think about the possibility that a rib got bruised or broken when his arm did.
- Perhaps something w/ his lungs? They are in that general area...sort of! Give his pediatrician a ring and see what s/he says. Hope he's feeling better soon!
What Pregnancy Keepsake Would You Step Out of the Box to Do?
Asked by A.H. from Sacramento
on April 27, 2008
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Which one or more would do or have you done?
The choices are:
Nude (tastefull) pregnancy photos
Body casting
Painted Baby Bump Belly & Photo
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- nude.. but tasteful nude.. the naked breast covered type.. I just think those look better I usually paint if we get far enough.. with my 2nd we had a preemie an...
- I had a belly cast made with my last baby, and it's a fun keepsake, though not the most practical. I'm not artistic, so mine is just plain white still. If you can pa...
- I did the nude photo's, you can't see anything with a strategically placed arm and hand. My husband loves them and say's I looked so beautiful, we do have some with t...
Infant and Surgery
Asked by C.R. from Chicago
on August 23, 2006
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My son was born with an extra thumb on his left hand. I was told that this is not too unusual (about 1 in 1000 births.) It is not affecting his health or development...
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- Hi C., My oldest son, now 7, had polydactaly on both hands and feet. He had extra pinkies on his hands and feet. Both my husband and I had never seen ths before, ...
- My family had a situation with my baby girl where we could either have surgery performed right away (5 months old) or wait until she was older. It was a condition tha...
- Both of my sons have had surgery before or right when they turned one. My youngest for tubes, my oldest for a hemangioma on his neck that would get knocked open and w...
When Will I Have This Baby?!
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on September 29, 2008
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I'm due in 10 days (Oct. 9th). My baby seems to have dropped (my belly looks and feels much lower), and I have had a few painful contractions (but mostly painless Brax...
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- Hi C.- I sure can feel your pain! The baby will come soon! I did some of the old wives tale things the day I went into labor (1 week early) I had a message I went t...
- C., As my mom used to say patience is a virtue! LOL, is this your first? I am due October 12th having a c-section Oct. 7th. I so badly want to go into labor on my o...
- The end is the worst. I know you just want it over at this point and it is almost time. If this is your first, your little baby might be a little late too but there ar...
I Was in a Bad Car Accident
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on February 7, 2008
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Two weeks ago I was in a Bad car accident. Thankfully my two boys werent in the car at the time! But i hurt my knee and back very badly..I was rushed to the hospital...
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- Hello, Let me start off with saying I am not medically qualified to answer this question. But here is what I know for a fact. Doctor's don't know for sure if there wi...
- Hi E., I am no doctor, but I for sure am going to tell you my opinion since I've been pregnant before and feel very in tune with the answer of NO, WHAT ARE YOU THINKI...
- E., I don't know whether or not you should be taking the Vicadin but I would recommend that you talk to a naturepathic doctor. I would bet that they would recommend...
What to Do with Step Child!
Asked by A.V. from Tulsa
on March 4, 2008
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My fiance's daughter is 7 yrs old and she has known about me for about 5 months and I am 5 and a half months pregnant with my first child! Her father and I told her ab...
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- I went through something almost exactly like this when my husband and I married and had a baby. He and I both had a child each from previous marriages and we soon bec...
- A., I understand your frustration. I have been in this same situation before and it is no fun place to be. I feel that you need to try and talk to your fiance about ...
- Congrats, A.! I see a couple of issues here... she has known *about* you for 5 months, and you are almost 6 months pregnant. This is a little much for a 7 year old....
