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!
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....
Broken Elbow
Asked by R.W. from Houston
on September 1, 2009
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my 3 year old daughters booster seat fell out of the chair today and she fractured/cracked her elbow and has now been put in a sling. i can not recall what the doctor ...
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- If your doctor has an emergency line, call and ask. With our group, there's always an "on-call" doctor, even in the middle of the night. If not, call the emergency r...
- R., We JUST went through this wtih my 3 year old!! The first night I watched her, but then she was fine. But take the sling off! I too was afraid she would get ca...
- It will be okay for her to sleep in the sling. My 8yo did that this spring. For the first few nights (when it is most important) he slept on the couch with the sling o...
