Mononucleosis
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Getting Rid of the Binky and Sleeping Issues
Asked by K.R. from Kansas City
on December 1, 2008
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So my question is two fold....My 23 month old has mono and we are back to waking up multiple times throughout the night. We were doing good with sleeping until this re...
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- I would wait until he feels better, then we cut just the tip off, he still sucked on it, then every other day after that we would cut just a little more. Eventually i...
- You poor thing!! I do have an idea that absolutely worked with all 3 of my babies (and currently works with my 11 month old baby girl who loves her binky). Before I ...
- WHen our daughter was 6-9mo old she started to wake often during night, when binky fell out of mouth and couldn't find it. I spoke to pediatrician about it during a v...
Twins
Asked by A.S. from New York
on April 9, 2010
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hiya i have just found out i am having mono twins and i havent a clue where to start with shopping for them, i have 2 kids but i have never experienced twins so i have...
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- Since you're already a mom, you know a little about what to expect. What you should work on first is what you would need double of. With my twins, the really only es...
- Twins are wonderful! Congratulations. I have 2 1/2 year old b/g twins and they are so much fun and just keep me laughing all day (most of the time!!!) You do not nee...
- CONGRATS!! i feel like it was just yesterday that i asked the same question on here! We had boy/girl twins born in December - early and tiny (27 weeks gestation... 1lb...
Seeking Moms' Advice for Homeschooling
Asked by B.P. from Houston
on November 2, 2008
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My daughter has been extremely ill and I'm thinking I may withdraw her from school and homeschool her. She's in 5th grade. Does anyone have any suggestions on what cur...
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- I homeschooled using Clonlara school out of Michigan. They are accredited and give you great support when getting started. They also have lots of courses online if t...
- I have been really happy with the A-Beka curriculum. My kids are in pre-school but were reading by four. I know they have the same curriculum for older children. It ...
- We home school and I'm involved in helping with Smoothing the Way (smoothingtheway.org) South Austin which is a support group for 1st year home schoolers. Your questi...
Tired All the Time
Asked by C.Z. from Sioux City
on March 9, 2012
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It seems for the last month or so I have been tired all the time. The only thing that has changed is I started an antidepressant and my BC. I work the same hours, I sl...
Scarlet Fever and Pregnancy
Asked by E.T. from Los Angeles
on September 18, 2010
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Should I be worried? We just found out my 6 year old stepson has scarlet fever! He lives with us 3 days a week. He broke out in a rash about 7 days ago, but we thou...
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- I contracted Rubella at 10 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. I boosted my immune system and kept it up during the entire pregnancy and took extra fish oil. He needed ...
- scarlet fever is caused by the same bacteria as strep throat as long as its caught early and treated w/ antibiotics you and baby will be fine. Oh and scarlet fever is ...
- Can you go stay with a friend or family member until he is better?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on June 17, 2009
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my mother in law was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. At first they thought she had mono... But in fact her bloodwork showed a past infection with epstein bar...
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- Hi L.. I can tell you about my own experience with CFS. I was diagnosed in January of 2001. I took B12 injections for 9 months. I had been exposed to epstein barr at w...
- Hi L., I just wanted to give some quick feedback, I do the t-tapp exercise program - check out t-tapp.com and the 15minute basic workout that she talks about at the...
- Hello, I was recently diagnosed with CFS. I am currently having tests done in order to see the cause. I had mono several years ago and the doctor said sometimes w...
Identical or Not?? Sooo Confused
Asked by A.S. from New York
on June 9, 2010
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hi, i am now 17 weeks with twins and i have had 3 scans so far, we have been told that the babies are in seperate sacks but are sharing the same placenta, we have bee...
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- There are 2 sacs around a baby-an outer and an inner. Mono-di means one outer sac and that each have their own inner sac which means identical. That's what my girls we...
- I've always heard you can only tell by a DNA test after they are born, unless they are boy and girl then they are definitely fraternal. I think if they shared a sac t...
- A friend of mine just had twins and they had the boys DNA tested to see if they were identical or not. They just learned the boys are identical but boy are they indiv...
Medical Question
Asked by V.D. from Salt Lake City
on December 28, 2010
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I went to the doctor 5 days ago with a bad cough that hurt my chest when I coughed. The doctor thought I had bronchitis sends me away with a antibiotic and cough syru...
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- I don't know what you could have, but I defiantely think your doctor diagnosed you wrong. I would go back and tell your doctor all of your symptoms. It very well cou...
- The doctor diagnosed and treated you for the symptoms you had at the time. If you feel you should be seen again my all means go and describe all of your new symptoms....
- Mono requires a blood test. I had mono when I was 18, was misdiagnosed as a sinus infection, given a antibiotic to which I had a funny reaction to (my face swelled up...
Seeking Advice on Discontinuing Nighttime Nursing for 8 1/2 Mo. Old
Asked by H. from Dallas
on July 9, 2006
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My 8 1/2 month old wakes up every 3 hours to nurse during the night like clockwork. I haven't minded, but got diagnosed with an acute case of Mono last week that was m...
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- I'm no expert here but an almost 9 month old could take some cereal in the evening and get through the night without feeding. Talk to your Dr. about introducing some s...
- Hi H., I know what you are going throu and I have two ideas. First is to let him slep with you, your husband will have to be okay with it but at least that way you...
- H., good for you for all that nursing! I hope you get better soon. I have been there (without the mono, thank God) three times already and headed for a fourth! My f...
6 Year Old Keeps Getting Sick
Asked by R.L. from Detroit
on December 15, 2010
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I need some opinions here. My 6 year old keeps getting sick. He got mono in August, after an emergency room visit (since his doctors never tested him) and a few weeks ...
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- Does he have allergies or asthma? I'd go with your gut. Moms usually know. You can find another pediatrician and/or try an allergy specialist for a consultation.
- Hi, I am sorry your son has been so sick~ Have you checked your house for mold or any kind of airborne illness stuff--cleaned and sanitized all of the bedding, wall...
- some thoughts.... does anyone around him smoke? second-hand smoke can cause alot of issues. any viral or bacterial infection can turn into pneumonia. sometimes the...
