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7 Months Pregnant. How Can I Sleep!?!
I am 13 weeks pregnant with #2 and am dealing with constant nausea and lots of throwing up along with my SECOND bout of the flu on top of it. ...
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- My first time I could not sleep at all. Until I started taking Bendyral (spelling) before bedtime. My second time was better until the end and I had to do the same. ...
- Benedryl will help and won't hurt your baby. I took it when I was pregnant with my son who is now 4 months. Good luck and congratulations!!
- I am 9 months pregnant and am also have lots of trouble sleeping. I find opening the window and letting in the cool fresh air in is helpful, however I think my hubby ...
Diarrhea in 21 Month old...help!
Nov 17, 2009 ... I'm VERY pregnant too (38 weeks) and have been nervous about the flu viruses this year as well, so I understand your concern there. ...
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- the only time my daughter had bad diaper rash was when she was teething... the doctor said the extra mucus was because her saliva production was so high. We also aire...
- The reason that the nurse asked you to bring him in is because of the high-risk of dehydration; especially with the very watery diarrhea. Diarrhea doesn't just deplete...
- My son get this off and on as well. Taking him to the doctor only resulted in them telling me that he had a virus and put A&D Ointment on the rash. That's it... noth...
Toddler Meals
Well it is still an ongoing process, slowed down a little bit by a bout with the stomach flu, but thank you everyone for the advice and suggestions. ...
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- She should limit her milk to only what the doctor recommends for this age it's like 16-24 oz. A DAY. She will fill up on the milk, but it goes through her faster. Wi...
- I am a firm believer that children should eat what the adults are eating. My son was always fed what I was eating with each meal (with the exception of really spicy f...
- FYI: check with your doctor about the excessive amounts of milk. Too much milk (non-mom milk) can cause serious anemia in children.
Daughter Bit by Tick
Last night she woke up with flu-like symptoms(fever, achy, and threw up twice). Now last week I had a bout with vomitting and had to come home from work, ...
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- I have not had this problem. but I just want to tell you I hope she is ok. I will say prayer for her. please let us know what you find out. A.
- Not sure. I think from what I remember you can tell the ticks that carry the disease...but it has been so long that I am not sure. There is a flu going around. My d...
- I have read that there is usually a bulls-eye rash around where the tick was embedded. My son had a tick in his head at Alpine park once.
9 Mth Old Will Not Breastfeed Anymore
My son weaned himself at 10 months after a bout of the stomach flu and several biting incidents. He was ok until I got the flu & had to keep interupting his ...
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- It sounds like it's a combination of his teeth and ears bothering him, and him weaning himself. Are you giving him baby Tylenol for the pain? He may just be read...
- Hi L., I just wanted to let you know that my 9 month old weaned himself as well. In his case, he was just too busy to sit there and nurse. I would try to nurse hi...
- Dont give up just yet, yes some children self ween, but some babies/children give up for a little while then go back to it ... The biting phase is HARD. Take baby ...
Need Help! 9 Mo Old Boy Won't Sleep and Screams in Pain After He Breast Feeds
Often times, a flu or other illness that has upset the GI system can result in the system just being "off track" Ask you general doc about it or go see Dr. ...
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- It's possible he's got severe acid reflux and the stomach acids are just burning as they reflux up his esophagus, etc after he feeds. It is very common for newborns-1...
- from my own personal experience it takes a couple of weeks at least for the effects of the stomach flu to be gone. he is probably still experiencing stomach cramping w...
- Before you feed him give him a little bit of mylacom for the gas it sould work for his stomach it is very easy on infants stomachs. I used it on my own daughter some a...
Popsicles??
I've been reading different things about how to keep her hydrated, and I read that..." ... Stomach Flu/Food Poisoning Advice ...
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- Pedialyte makes sticks that you freeze. Personally, my children and I prefer Liquidlytes by Gerber. You can usually find them at CVS or Walgreens.
- Hi A., Pedialyte has ice pops. Since she is so young I would mash them up in a cup and give her a little at a time. (Brain Freeze) If you feel she can suck on a full ...
- Hi A.. Just wanted to let you know I am a consultant with Arbonne and we have awesome vitamins for kids that are all natural which comes in a packet, great for on the...
Weird Stomach Bug ...
We felt fine and went about our normal day. we finally got better after a month ans no kidding, while everyone else got the flu our bodies didnt except it ...
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- I agree with Amy C. It could be Cryptosporidium. A really strong virus that is picked up mostly by swimming, but can also come from drinking water. It can take a while...
- One of my girlfriend's children just had the same thing, the doctors think it's a parasite...apparently more common in kids than we think. Your doctor can have a stoo...
- I just got over this same thing. It took about a week and a half and I lost thirteen pounds in the process. The doctor checked my blood and a stool sample and couldn't...
BRAT Diet
Between the stomache flu, diarrhea, strep throat and now more diarrhea my poor ... How about a smoothie of yogurt and bananas? My daughter hates rice too so ...
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- We just went through this as well...it is no fun. We actually kept our son from eating as advised by the ER nurse. Little did we know that would make it worse. Yogu...
- Our pediatrician recommends the 'hangover' diet. Greasy foods - bacon, eggs, french toast, etc. Will your son eat those?
- Wow...poor little guy...and mom too. I know how frustrating it is when our babies are sick. I was also put on the BRAT diet recently. As a 40 year old woman I found it...
I'm Sick... Can I Still Breastfeed? =(
When my son was about 5 months old (he's 8.5 yrs old now) I had the WORSE flu. I was on the couch for 3 days because of muscle aches and fatigue. ...
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- Give him your milk, no matter what it's the best thing for him and it doesn't havfe your germs in it.
- You should ALWAYS breastfeed when you are sick. Just make sure you wash your hands really well before. He needs those antibodies and fresh milk is the best, as oppos...
- YES, don't stop! Hope you feel better soon!
