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Give Back the Pacifier?
Asked by I.X. from Los Angeles
on July 20, 2012
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So my 23 month old picked up a pacifier habit. She never took one as a baby. She discovered them when she was one, but I just kept them out of reach for the most par...
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- I would certainly lean more towards the pacifier if given a straight choice between that or the thumb. If she does go for the thumb when a pacifier is not available th...
- What makes you think that when you eventually take the paci away the thumbsucking won't start back? I think you are just delaying the inevitable if you let her get ho...
- In all likelihood she WILL suck her thumb when you take the pacis away, no matter when you take them away. I know I sound like the "mean mama" here, but I stand by...
Neighbors and Fireworks !
Asked by T.R. from Orlando
on July 4, 2012
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It's 11pm, and they just started in front of my apartment building which is LOUD! It's also on a regular city street, not a complex. Can they do this so late? I have t...
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- Check you county laws. My county says that on week nights you have to stop fireworks by 11pm and 12pm on weekends. I have a neighbor who has been setting them off all ...
- If someone is caught using fireworks in our town they can get up to a $2000 fine. There are organized fireworks shows all around here. Of course, you'll have so...
- I just think that the 4th of July happens once a year, people are excited to celebrate, and the police have better things to do than deal with that. And we wonder why ...
Getting Rid of Smell in Cloth Diapers
Asked by B.K. from Salt Lake City
on June 16, 2008
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I started using cloth diapers a few months ago and I loved them until they started smelling. I use bunGenius, Mommy's Touch, and Happy Heinies pocket diapers. They sme...
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- They are not living up to warrenty take them back! C. B
- I have used both vinegar and baking soda on my Bumgenius diapers and they haven't been ruined yet! Some people suggest running the inserts through the dishwasher to he...
- Is the smell on the pockets themselves or on the inserts? Have you tried boiling? What about oxy clean? What detergent are you using? Have you seen this link? htt...
Anyone Dealing with a Husband Dx with Bipolar?
Asked by B.J. from Spartanburg
on March 30, 2008
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My husband was dx almost 3 years ago now. Being married to him has been the hardest thing I have ever done. We have gone to counseling and everything else under the su...
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- Very, very, very important!!! --- DO NOT TELL HIM YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT DIVORCE YET -- GO SEE AN ATTORNEY -- HE/SHE WILL GIVE YOU ADVICE ON HOW TO REACT, WHAT TO DO...
- Hi B., I had onced dated a guy whom later became my finance, and later discovered he was bipolar. I can greatly understand and relate to your concerns. His emotio...
- Dear B., My mother has a very similar disorder and her diagnosis has been flipped back and forth from Bi-Polar to Phscizso-effective (a mixture of Bi-Polar Disease ...
4 Year Old Breastmilk Stain Removal?
Asked by R.A. from Dallas
on August 7, 2008
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This is a good one--hope someone can help!
I went digging through my daughter's old newborn clothes today (she is almost 4), and the entire bin appears ruined. :( S...
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- I had the same problem between my first and second. I sprayed with spray and wash and then put OxyClean directly on top and let it sit for a few days then soaked in a...
- This happened to me too!!! You can use OXI clean (there is one specifically designed for tough stains)and soak the items in your tub or a large bucket (the process cou...
- Another great stain fighter is called Totally Toddler. I have been using it for the past 12 years. It takes out blood, formula, breast milk, poop, grass, mostly anyt...
My Aging Grandfather... My Whole World...Need Help and Advice...
Asked by N.D. from Cincinnati
on August 25, 2012
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I'm worried about my grandfather, and I am looking for suggestions on how to help him improve his poor circulation. I don't know what I'm doing, and I don't even know ...
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- I would talk to his doctor about setting him up for physical and occupational therapy. Taking him to a place where he is taught how to strengthen himself and exercise...
- I'm sorry you are facing this. So many of us do, though I'm sure you feel quite alone in this. However, you need to use less emotions right now and use more intellec...
- Technically, you can not do anything for another week. Before you can begin to help him, you have to fully understand what is going on or whatever you try, may be har...
Bleeding Again!
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on October 16, 2010
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Sorry to do this, but I'm following up to my last question...again. I'm just confused. To recap: I gave birth to twin boys on June 29th, but lost both of them. No g...
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- I'm sorry for your loss. It's tough to lose a child at any stage. I found that after my son was born and my cycle started back up after he was 8 months, that my cyc...
- This must be very disheartening right now for you. I've had a couple of late term miscarriages, but only miscarried one baby at at time. You had two babies, which me...
- you might not ovulate for 3 to 12 months after a D&C. Or even a misscariage. If you are not regular, you are likely not ovulating. I would like to suggest going to acu...
Toddler Tantrums
Asked by B.M. from Los Angeles
on August 10, 2007
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I have a 2 year old toddler. He crys for almost anything. If he bumps into something, if I walk out of the room, or if I go into the bathroom, he crys. Recently, he ...
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- I agree with Julia Smithson's advice. Rather than "punish" the tears/tantrums/outbursts, I empathize "I see you are very sad/very angry" and acknowledge what is going...
- Welcome to terrible twos. Stay strong, don't give in. when he is not acting out that's when you give love and attention. Ignore the crying and it is okay. Walk awa...
- can you take a vacation or break from work? maybe he doesnt like his day care?
Growing Pains?
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on July 18, 2008
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My daughter that turn three in a week, has been complaining about pains in her knees for the past month or two. She sometimes wakes up crying at night and says that he...
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- My daughter Amanda has had these for the past 2 years. The doctor said that it is just typical growing pains, but I do notice that, on her more active days is when the...
- Both my children get growing pains. I remember having knee aches as well as a young child. We go with one chewable tylenol which our pediatrician says is very very v...
- Hi there! It sounds like my 6 yr. old boys (the legs) I just massage his legs and it seems to help. Good Luck! C.
Urine Backing up into Kidneys at 39 Weeks Pregnant: Hydronephrosis
Asked by M.R. from Kansas City
on July 30, 2011
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I have been having pretty severe flank pain on both sides that radiates to the front under my ribcage for at least two weeks. Had a sonogram to rule out gallstones. ...
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- Bless your heart! No knowledge of this but wanted to tell you it'd be okay. The Dr. would have induced labor immediately if it threatened you or the baby. God bless...
- Never heard of it but makes sense. If it were me I guess I would just try to take more bathroom breaks to keep the urine low.
- My 2 yr has this all the time. She was born missing the valve to keep out the urine. She takes antibiotics daily. If she doesnt take them she can get UTIs, bladder inf...
