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Cancer in Our Furry Family Member
Asked by H.H. from Orlando
on March 27, 2009
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I just got the call from the vet today. It was a bit of a shock. Cancer. 2 weeks ago, she was just anemic, but after seeing the doctor for the follow up, we were told ...
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- Hi H.! Okay, before I can even begin, I have to tell you that your bio about your MIL is the single funniest thing I have ever read on mamasource..especially the Wing...
- H., our dog died of cancer last June. My kids are teenagers and so they understood all too well....it was heartbreaking for all of us. I can't answer your questions ab...
- First of all, you need to find out what type of cancer it is and what the options are. Many animals can live awhile happily even with cancer so the diagnosis alone do...
JFF - Are You Afraid of Mice?
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on September 12, 2012
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We saw a mouse in our house last night and I am terrified of them. We had one a few years ago and I don't think I slept for three days until we finally caught it. As s...
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- I can't say I'm afraid of them, after all they are so darned cute. But when my cat brought a live one to me while I was in bed, I jumped out of the bed and that doggo...
- UGH! They disgust me and I'd never want to touch them. We have a rat problem outside right now that is driving me nuts! I'm off to the hardware store later to get w...
- yep - terrified!!! My SS jokingly said something about a mouse upstairs to which my children cut him off and said "don't even joke! my mom will sleep in the car for a ...
Farm Visit for 3 Year Old
Asked by L.F. from Chicago
on May 5, 2009
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Does anyone know of a farm or farming experience where we can take our 3 year old son? He is currently into his 'farm' phase and thought it would be a great adventure...
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- There is a great little Farm in Glenview- Wagner Farm, it is on Lake Street and I think the cross street is Wagner. We were just there yesterday and my 2 year old love...
- Phillips Park in Aurora is free!!! They have turkeys, ducks, otters, peacocks, Elk, a snake house, etc. Here is the link http://www.aurora-il.org/ParksAndRecre...
- There is a working farm in Schaumburg, part of the Schaumburg Park District. It is called Volkening Heritage Farm. You can google it for more info. I think the webs...
How Do You Know He Is Cheating?
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on June 26, 2008
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I have a gut wrenching feeling my husband is cheating on me..how do you know? What are the signs? Does anyone know?
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- I don't know if any one can really tell you what to look for because every man is different and there would be different signs. You may want to look at the fact that h...
- Tiffany - I hate to say this but if you have a feeling like that, there is a reason and you have to follow up on it. Unless you're an extremely protective and jealous ...
- Why do you think that he's cheating? Has he changed behavior? Done things others have mentioned below? Implied he's seeing someone? Reason I ask is that after our ...
New Ideas for Birthday Party (6 Yr Old Boy)
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on June 28, 2011
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Okay Moms and Dads.. I have done bounce houses at my house/ regular parties, chuck e cheese style parites and now I want something different..I am starting early plan...
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- I think it was around my son's 6th (or 7th) birthday that I took 5 of his friends and toured the local fire station and police station. All of the boys loved it. We ...
- I've never done this but have heard that birthday parties at a local fire station are fun. Because your son's birthday is in October, he might enjoy a pool party at a...
- You've already gotten many of my suggestions - zoo, park, etc. This year I am contemplating the local Nature Center for one of my kids parties -they host them there a...
Sick Gerbil
Asked by M.M. from Boston
on January 3, 2013
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We have an almost 3 year old gerbil and she doesn't seem well. She's been lethargic and sleepy and not herself all day and she's breathing strange and her heart rate ...
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- Three is geriatric for a gerbil. She is old and may simply be nearing her time to cross the veil.
- We had a gerbil who lived just about 3 years. We loved that little guy so much. People thought we were crazy to get attached to what was really just like a mouse. H...
- I suspect this is normal. She is old in gerbil years. Just make her comfortable, knowing the end is near. Perhaps you could call the vet and ask. It has to be on...
Telling the Kids About Having to Have Our Dog Put to Sleep
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on February 26, 2011
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Our wonderful dog whom my husband and I got together 12 years ago has been diagnosed with stomach tumors that are inoperable. We have no choice but to have her put to...
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- Oh my goodness. I am so terribly sorry. I have lost 3 dogs and 1 cat in my life and I still cry. You have received really great advice from the other wise Mommies...
- I was always honest with our kids when we lost a pet be it a parakeet, tarantula, mouse, rat, dog, or cat. You just explain to them that they are sick and in pain an...
- I am so sorry for what you are and will have to go through...I will give you my own personal experience with our 12 yr old dog Oscar and my 5 yr old son... he and Osca...
Seaworld Orlando Summer Day Camp
Asked by J.M. from Orlando
on April 18, 2010
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Hi, do you have kids or know anyone who has kids that went to the Seaworld Orlando Summer Day Camp? I am thinking about sending my 2 girls, ages 7 and 9 to this camp....
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- I haven't looked into the camp myself (my daughter is only 14 months) but I have heard wonderful things!!! A family friend sent their son to the half day camp when he ...
- I'm in Apopka and I looked into this for my son. It was a little too much for me, but it sounded great. We do have passes to Aquatica and we are there all summer, we o...
- I have not sent my kids as they are too young. But, my aunt & uncle sent their kids who are BIG animal lovers. They LOVED the camp!!! They got a lot of interaction ...
A Huge Thank You, and a Lunch Question
Asked by T.S. from Roanoke
on August 19, 2011
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So, last Tuesday we went to court and my friends father is now the official legal guardian of me :) I just wanted to say thank you to every single mom on here that hel...
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- No suggestions on the bento boxes but I just wanted to thank you for sending an update and I'm glad it's a happy one and that things went well in court! Your sister wi...
- try laptoplunches.com for bento boxs and ideas for lunch. I'm so glad things are looking up for you!
- Thank you for the update. I will be sending you all good thoughts. Give your sister time. She is not where you are yet emotionally and each of you have different needs...
Jff: Funny Moments
Asked by K.P. from Seattle
on July 28, 2011
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So I just got a phone call from an unknown number, so I answered it and it was a man from a "Sweepstakes" company who told me that I was in the running for $25,000. Th...
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- My 4 year old wanted to play hide and seek with her aunt. Her aunt hadn't come to find her the last time she hid, so my daughter wanted to make sure that wasn't a pro...
- This happened a few months ago. I answered the phone and someone on the other end claimed to be conducting a health survey and was asking if anyone in our household h...
- I actually know some people who believe what they see on Fox News! Now THAT'S hilarious!
