Pets & Litterbox: Infant
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Experiene with Toxoplasmosis?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on June 13, 2011
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Have you had any experience with toxoplasmosis, especially in young children? If so, tell me if you think this sounds like it. I've already looked up all the signs a...
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- i think it is best to consult a doctor... you need also to be checked because you are pregnant and there is a possibility that you can acquire the disease from the cat...
- Take kitty to the vet and have her tested. It isn't too expensive, my friend who does surrogate pregnancies has her cats tested at the beginning of every pregnancy. ...
- My understanding is that it is only a risk to fetuses if the mother's *first* exposure to toxoplasmosis is during pregnancy. For all subsequent exposures, the mother'...
Pregnant and Toxoplasmosis (?)
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on August 10, 2010
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Hi Mama's. I am 9 weeks pregnant with my third. I am so excited and so nervous at the same time. A brief little history. A sweet little kitten came to our door step in...
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- I really would not be too concerned. I had two children and had two cats each time. I did some research on toxoplasmosis because my mother in law told me that I woul...
- Hello, I wouldn't worry as easy as that is for me to say. Do call tomorrow and get piece of mind from your dr however. I had one of my tests come back high, of the ...
- This is nothing to worry about at this time, in my opinion. All this says is that you have a positive titer to Toxo. A positive titer means you either have been expo...
Level of Danger - Toxoplasmosis
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on June 15, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone could provide insight as to the danger of scooping the litterbox. I'm inclined to err on the side of caution but, on the other hand, my husban...
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- Unless you are pregnant, I'm unaware of any health warnings. If you are, there certainly are health concerns and a pregnant woman is advised to not change the cat litt...
- Hello L., I am not sure about the exact level of danger, but I have heard that pregnant women, or anyone who could become pregnant, should absolutely NOT be around ...
- I have 2 cats and 2 children. It was a rare day when my husband would clean the cat box either pregnancy. It was mostly me. Use common since precautions. Do not touch ...
Has Anyone Tested Positive for Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy?
Asked by L.K. from New York
on February 21, 2007
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Hi, my name is L. and i am freaking out! 3 weeks ago my doctors office called and told me that my blood test for toxoplasmosis was raised a little. They said not to wo...
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- hi, i have had toxoplasmosis for years. you can not only get it from a cats litter box, you can get it from handling rodents also. i owned a snake for 13 years & fed i...
- No, but it's to do with your cats and the cat box.Wear gloves, or have someone else take care of it. And if your d oc isn't worried, you shouldn't be. You must be a ve...
- Hi my name is C. iwas reading your concerns and i read the responces.The one who said it can pass from touching the cat box is correct.I had gone on to google search c...
Hernia During Pregnancy
Asked by B.A. from New York
on June 21, 2009
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I developed a hernia during this pregnancy. I think that I first noticed it around 8 weeks. My Dr. seems to think it is no big deal and nothing to worry about. She sai...
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- hi B., i had an umbilical hernia too. i actually felt it "pop" the same day that i first couldnt button my pants in my first pregnancy. by the end of my pregnancy, it ...
- Hi. I had one also. I'm now 2 months past the birth (wonderful quick no drug vaginal birth) of my son. The specialist I went to on recommendation of my ob said that ac...
- Dear MOM, I would say, this is not the worst thing to happen, and that you should leave it alone for now, BUT Definately have the surgery to repair it Post Delivery...
Announcing Pregnancy!!!
Asked by L.R. from Minneapolis
on August 4, 2010
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I would like to surprise my husband with a gift or a special way to share that we're pregnant with our first child. Can anyone share how they've announced their pregn...
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- CONGRATS!!!!! The way that I told my parents was I bought a baby doll and placed it in a gift bag with a bib on stating I love my Grandma/pa. So I would buy a little ...
- Go to a mall or shopping place that has an "expectant mothers only" spot, pull into it, and look over and smile at him :-)
- get him a 'world's best dad' t-shirt or coffee mug and watch his face. congratulations! what fun! :) khairete S.
Baby Vs. Pet
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on February 16, 2010
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Hello moms.
So I'm new here but thought I'd jump right into the pit by asking a question that is driving me mad! My husband desperately wants a puppy. While I'm not...
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- If you want a dog, I recommend looking into a shelter or a breed specific rescue organization. Look for a great family breed like a Lab, Golden Retriever, or Beagle. ...
- Yes, having a puppy is JUST like having a new baby - except they chew on everything and are small and mobile enough to actually get lost. Not only do you have to worry...
- Well, I seem to be completely going against the norm here, but I say why not both? When my son was 6 months old we got a puppy and moved all within the course of 1 wee...
Deer Tick Bite in Pregnancy
Asked by K.R. from Boston
on April 21, 2008
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I am 13 weeks pregnant and found a tick on my back on Saturday. Of course, today is a state holiday and the doctor is closed. I am trying very hard to remain calm, b...
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- Save the tick, it can be tested. No need to panic, though. But be aware if you have any symptoms such as fever, joint pain, or skin symptoms over the next few weeks an...
- Hi K., I dont have tick or lyme disease experiance but when I was 12 wks pregnant I had a UTI and had to have a round of anti-biotics. I had a normal pregnancy and m...
- some people i talked to last week(my 4 yr.old had a tick on the back of her ear)said that its a little early for deer ticks....not saying that it definately isnt, but ...
Prescription Acne Meds During Pregnancy
Asked by B.K. from New York
on April 30, 2010
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I am currently in my 1st trimester and have been dealing with adult acne since the birth of my first child. My derm put me on a salicylic acid face wash and ehtromocyc...
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- You know, I struggled with acne for a long time, and the only thing I've ever found that truly worked long-term is NOT pregnancy-safe (Accutane). Maybe just try over t...
- I am in the same boat. My derm was nice and when I called and told him I was pregnant they rescheduled my appt and bumped me up to an earlier appt (was in same boat ...
- I have had acne since I was a young teenager, over ten years now. When I got pregnant with our second baby I switched to Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Clea...
Infant and Cats
Asked by D.J. from Philadelphia
on February 6, 2007
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Looking for suggestions on how to introduce a newborn to our two cats at home who are used to gettting all the attention. One is a male and the other is a female.
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- Bring home a blanket from the hospital with the baby's scent. Just let the cats do their thing. Don't push them and of course watch them when they are with the baby....
- I have a dog and a cat, and they were both (and still are) jelous of our new baby, who is now 8 months old. I had a friend bring home one of the little shirts our son...
- Hi D.... Congratulations! I hope I can help. We had four cats when my daughter was born. My husband never left the hospital so we didn't have anything to bring hom...
