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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'...
How Do I Tell My 4 Year Old That He's Adopted?
Asked by D. from Houston
on April 18, 2008
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I have no idea how to tell my 4 year old he's adopted. I think I want to start out with reading him books on adoption so that he's at least familiar with the idea (an...
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- I have an adopted son too he is 16 mo. old. Your situation is quite different though. Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born written by Jamie Lee Curites is basica...
- I have no advice on the topic...but I read a fabulous email once from a child's point of view. The email was about adoption. The child said that instead of a baby bein...
- my mom read me a book that explained it to me, and then answered any questions i had. of course, for a long time, i was sure she'd chosen me from the baby store!
Atheist Mom Needs Help Explaining Death to a 4 Year Old
Asked by C.S. from Los Angeles
on April 5, 2008
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Are there any other atheist moms out there who have explained death to there children? I have a sensitive 4 year old daughter who has been asking to visit her great-gr...
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- You are right to not want to explain it as sleeping, death is not sleeping and that can be very confusing to a child. She could then fear going to sleep or not want y...
- Pets that pass away are a great segway into losing loved ones to death. Regardless of your religious beliefs, animals and people all die, and exposing children to the...
- I recently lost twin girls at 24 weeks in my pregnancy and had to explain to my young son what happened. The experts we talked to said to be honest and it was ok to u...
Advice for Sharing News of Miscarriage with My 3 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.A. from Eugene
on February 3, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am looking for some good advice to help discuss my miscarriage with my sweet 3 year old girl. She understands quite a lot and knew I was pregnant. She was ...
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- I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to advise without knowing what you already said. Could you please let us know what you have said to her, so we could give appro...
- Just keep speaking because you can handle it more than she can. Just remember if they bottle up there confusion and pain they felt it will create problems in the futur...
- So very sorry for your loss A.. My loss happened when my son was 23 months old. A very sweet and knowing little boy, he spoke to the baby often. When we knew the prgn...
Early Second Pregnancy Concerns
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on May 6, 2008
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I am 7 weeks pregnant with my second child. I also have an ovarian cyst that continues to grow every week with the baby. With my first child I didnt start showing unti...
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- Girl, I think, well, I know I started showing before I knew I was pregnant the second time. I was coming down the stairs and I remember thinking, "my belly looks preg...
- I feel your pain! With my first pregnancy I had a lot of trouble with my ovaries - they were polycystic. Within the first 2 months my belly was so distended b/c of t...
- The showing early probably doesn't have anything to do with your cyst, most people just start showing earlier with their 2nd pregnancy!! I think my jeans started gett...
My 4 Year Old Wants a Cat, but Is Afraid to Handle It.
Asked by R.B. from Las Cruces
on November 27, 2006
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My 4 year old was given a kitten, that she so much wanted. The only problem is that she is terribly afraid of animals. I tell her that it would be best to give it aw...
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- I would just give it some more time. She will get used to it. And having a pet will help her get over her fear of animals. My second child was scared of dogs, but like...
- Children sometime pick up fears that we as the adult pass on unknowingly. It may not be the kitten but perhaps you are fearful in other ways of other things. Just a t...
- one of my nieces was like this. She wanted, and got, a rabbit but wouldn't feed/pet it at all. It had to be kept in the garage. Unfortuntly I think that you are going ...
How to Explain Breastfeeding to 3 Year Old?
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on October 14, 2010
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I am due with baby #2 in a month, and my son is turning 3 a couple weeks after that. He has a much better understanding of the baby than I expected. When people ask ...
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- My friend was nursing her baby when my older son was just turning 3, and I never really wondered about it. When I had him, I was babysitting some girls who were 3 and...
- I have a 6 week old and a 4 year old. I didn't say anything to him about it. I just waited for him to ask. When he did, I explained I was giving the baby special milk ...
- go to youtube and find Maria breastfeeding on Sesame Street!
Preventing Teenage Pregnancy?
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on September 11, 2011
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Hello,
This is a question that came up for me while I read some questions and responses from our community from an earlier post. There was a lot of anger judgment, ...
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- I think the answer is simple. Communication. I think we should treat our kids' sexuality the same as any other aspect of their lives. Which is TALK about it all the ti...
- I've already started talking to my 6 y/o about sex and babies. When she gets older, each year I will be more and more detailed and more honest about how things work, ...
- Hi S., Someone said if they're going to do it, they're going to do it. I don't think that is necessarily true. We as parents need to help our young ones NOT have th...
Wanting to Purchase a Pet
Asked by A.P. from Salt Lake City
on July 10, 2008
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I have an almost 5 yr old and almost 3 yr old. Where we live they won't let us have a cat or dog so I am looking for a smaller animal that the kids are able to hold s...
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- hamsters and gerbils are both nocturnal so we bought guinea pigs instead. They are wonderful and easy to care for. They are very friendly but you would have to be care...
- I am probably going against the major sentiment here, but I would advise against getting the kids a pet yet. 3 and 5 are still very young, they don't understand or alw...
- Hamsters & gerbils smell bad. Frankly, the only pet I can think of that doesn't smell is a fish. But you can't cuddle with a fish. A pet rock!?!? What about toy pe...
Having a Hard Time Being the Happy Positive M. I Want to Be
Asked by M.K. from Seattle
on January 30, 2009
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Hello,
I am a SAHM of 2 girls that are 17 months apart. They are currently 21 mo and just over 3 yo. I love them so much and when the times are good, they are gre...
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- I know it's hard to maintain self control when things bother you and you don't know what to do about it. That is one of the main causes of parental frustration and ang...
- First of all, your 3-year-old is normal. She is at the stage to feel all sorts of emotions, jealousy, rage, fear, abandonment, and yet she has not figured out how to d...
- Wow, it's so nice to hear all the responses to your concerns. Btw, I grew up in Kirkland and now live in Yakima. I REALLY miss it!!! I have 3 boys, 5, 3 and 16 mont...
