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Preparing a 2 1/2 Year Old for Upcoming Surgery
The other thing i did which was great was buy a toy (i think it was a talking care bear) that had a medical kit with it pertend blood pressure cuff, ...
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- M., first thank you so much for being able to bring this out! I'm looking at my son going in for surgery in another year or two, he's three now but all of his other ...
- Hey im sorry to hear you son is having surgery. I would recommend (what i did with my daughter) We definately went to the hospital in advance so she could see what i...
- Hi M., It sounds like you have done a lot to prepare him already. You are obviously a very kind and loving mom. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. The o...
Swimming Wings for Toddlers?
A lot like stuffing your arm into a blood pressure cuff when it is already pumped up. AND, I see a benefit to your child being able to actually use his arms ...
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- I was a lifegaurd for 7 years and I completely agree with Jen H. Also NEVER turn your back on the ocean. I grew up on the coast and this is a huge rule. Do not play on...
- We have a life vest our daughter, who is 1, LOVES -- she wears it in the jacuzzi with us and has a blast. It's the type with the thing behind their head (think that's ...
- Wings have worked great for us in a pool, but in the ocean I would definitely go with a good vest.
Dizziness and 1St Trimester
The source of my dizziness was low blood pressure - mid 40's over mid 60's. ... I searched on dizziness and one of the results said low blood pressure. ...
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- I experienced dizziness throughout my 3rd trimester. It felt like I was rocking on a boat. The source of my dizziness was low blood pressure - mid 40's over mid 60's...
- I was dizzy in the 1st trimester with all five of my normal pregnancies (not with my miscarraige, oddly enough). It was part of the "morning" sickness nausea, I think...
- It sounds like a iner ear inbalance . When we are pregnant we like to think and so do doctors that every thing has to do with the baby but your iner ear controls your ...
I Need to Have Thyroid Surgery
You do not want to hinder your blood flow, elevate your blood pressure, or you run the risk of death... similiar .... hair replacement · blood pressure cuff ...
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- Hello A.. I'm sorry your going through some rough times. I haven't personally had your problem. I just wanted to suggest you get a second opinion. One because it i...
- Hi A.! I don't know anything about this but I do go to a forum, myfitnessfriends.com and there is a girl in Texas named Susan who has had this surgery. Maybe you can...
- I have not had the surgery myself, but have performed the sugery. It is not really about you feeling anything or even it being cancerous, unless of course they are. It...
Amniocentesis at 37 Weeks
I have been having some blood pressure problems and had to stay over night at the hospital last night. I am not familiar with this procedure and have no ...
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- Hey! First, Congrats on your new baby! I had the same thing for the same reason with my second baby (at 35 weeks) and I suffered more thinking about it ahead of time....
- Hi C.. My Dr's wanted me to have a amnio also at 35 1/2 weeks, b/c of blood pressure issues etc. I chose NOT to do it (I didn't think it was necessary) If the baby w...
- Hi C.! I have never had this procedure done but wanted to offer some support!!! Trust your doctor! He gets paid to make sure you and your baby are healthy and would...
36 Weeks with Tingling Fingers and Wrist Pain.....
My blood pressure is great, but I have put on a lot of fluid weight in the last few ..... Monitor your blood pressure, any changes in reflexes, swelling, ...
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- weight gain and pregancy can trigger CT Carpal tunnel. you can see your Dr to see. There is a simple non invasive procedure they can do to tell. They tap on certain p...
- This happened to me...I developed carpal tunnel due to the swelling and pressure on the median nerve. It went away after the baby was born, thankfully.
- I had that too. I have a slight case of carpal tunnel in my right wrist anyway, but while I was pregnant it aggravated it. I also developed tendonitis in the right w...
Pros and Cons of Being Induced.
I was induced with my first son at 41 weeks because my blood pressure was ... The first time I was 39 weeks and my blood pressure had gotten out of control. ...
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- I chose not to be induced for either of my children. I always felt that I would rather not schedule my children's births but let them come naturally. However, when I...
- If you had your first child with no problems and there does not appear to be any problems with this pregnancy I don't think that I would let the doctor schedule to ind...
- Unless there's a GOOD reason (and one elevated blood sugar out of three, doesn't that bad to me) I would assume the baby will come out when its ready! Induction is pr...
Looking for "New Baby" Gift Ideas for Husband
I saved the hospital wristband and disposable blood pressure cuff etc. from my kids. I don't know if they still use them, but they could be something to ...
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- I would make him a small brag book he can show off. I did one for the grandparents when my first son was born. I copied the ultra sound pictures and put that in firs...
- The only thing I can think of is a small picture frame, that says "I love my daddy." Then send a picture of the new baby to put in it, or both of your kids together (...
- I think you were thinking of sending him something he opens once he hears of the birth? I thought we were going to be in this position at one point anyway this is what...
What Should I Do?
I have had 3 preterm deliveries1 35.5 weeks and 2 36.5 weeks With my last one my blood pressure started to rise When I delivered him my bp was 240 over ...
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- I am not sure what kind of a financial situation you are in, but have you considered bed rest? And does your dr know your past history? I would think that if you had...
- Hi A., Congratulations on your little one coming soon! My last couple of weeks, I made a point to RELAX as much as possible. Many little naps, warm baths, trashy n...
- Is this the same doctor that delivered your other two? Try to keep your stress level down, keep your feet up, and eat lots of green grapes! The are almost all water,...
Pregnant and 38
Oct 19, 2009 ... I believe that as long as your blood pressure stays at a good rate, they can always find the heartbeat, and the ultrasounds look good, ...
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- I was 33 when I had my son and let me tell you they wanted a whole bunch of tests because of my age. I only let them do a few. There is this one that they test the p...
- I had my second baby at 35, and my third baby when I was 38. My doc was not at all concerned, b/c I was very healthy otherwise. I did the non invasive tests, such as...
- Speaking as a midwife, the only tests that are required by the state are the ones run on the initial blood work. The ones for all kinds of genetic problems are absolut...
