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What to Take to Hospital?
Asked by K.A. from Washington DC
on July 6, 2008
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My son will be having surgery at Children's Hospital in DC on Monday afternoon. He will be in the hospital for 4-5 days, during which I will stay with him 100% of the ...
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- Oh, I'm so sorry he has to go through surgery. It's always hard on the parents, but know that God is holding your little one in His hands (and holding you, too). A...
- Yes, I have been through it with my son several times. My son had an attachment to his Elmo toys so I brought them and a familiar blanket but it was not the material t...
- Hi there, This might be a little late, but I had to be at Children's Hosp. w/ my 3 days old for tests (3 years ago)and they are fantastic w/ the children, for them yo...
UTI Issues
Asked by D.D. from Philadelphia
on May 21, 2008
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Hello. My daughter is almost 10 months old and has been diagnosed with a UTI. The pediatrician wants her to have a renal ultrasound, and two tests--a VCUG and a DMSA...
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- My husband and I always take are kids to CHOP for anything serious. They are great. When 3 other hospitals couldn't fix my son's issue, CHOP was the one to do it. S...
- My daughter has had frequent UTI's and we had all of these tests done at CHOP. My daughter's was from wiping the wrong way, and still wearing a diaper at night. That...
- D., My daughter was hospitalized w/ a UTI at 7 months old. She had the renal ultrasound and VCUG and it was determined that she had urinary reflux. She had to go ...
3 Month Old with Rsv- Bronchilitis
Asked by M.R. from Philadelphia
on December 14, 2008
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Hi There, We just got back from AI DuPont hospital and my little baby boy- 3 months old has RSV- a respiratory virus- like bonchitus in us. We stayed over night and th...
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- yes, my son had the rsv virus when he was six weeks old, he is now 5 years old. he had it very bad and was admitted to childrens hospital, he could barely breathe as w...
- RSV can last a long time, like bronchitis or pneumonia. If you are having any worries that your baby is getting worse, then you should immediately call your pediatric...
- My son had RSV when he was 3 weeks old. When we brought him home after he was born my older daughter was sick & he caught it. He was hospitalized for 1 week where he...
6 Week Under Went Surgery
Asked by L.H. from Philadelphia
on February 19, 2009
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my son who is 6 weeks was admitted into Dupont childrens hospt Sun night. Had an ultra sound done mon moring to confirm that he has pyloric stenosis. had surgry mon af...
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- My nephew just had surgery at dupont also. He was about 6 weeks. You are very lucky that you came home so fast. My nephew took about 4-5 to get over the surgery. I...
- I understand what you're going through. My 2nd had surgery at 6 weeks too, but for different reasons. All I can tell you is that you will get through it. Pay attent...
- My cousin's son had the same thing. He is now a happy, healthy 15 month old with no issues at all!
4 Year Old with Broken Foot
Asked by K.A. from Philadelphia
on March 3, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I am writing to find out if anyone else has had a young child break a bone in their foot. My 4 year old and I spent the evening in the Chester County ER to ...
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- My 8 yr. old broke the same bone this summer slipping on ice. The Ortho MD in the ER recommended a stiff boot, which was terrible. So I contacted an Ortho clinic and...
- Just to make you feel a little less guilty: My sister is an orthopedic nurse at a top quality hospital and has been for years and years. She's also a great mom to 4 ...
- my son was recently treated at CHOP for broken leg... while the er dept did not impress us.. we have liked our ortho doc-- dr flynn. be prepared to wait, appointment...
Child in Pavlik Harness
Asked by M.L. from Philadelphia
on January 25, 2007
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My daughter is almost ten weeks old and was put in a harness fulltime yesterday. She is being treated by an Orthopedist at Dupont locations in voorhees, NJ and in Del...
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- Dear M.: I have not been through what you are going through. However, I feel that the one thing that can help you deal with your emotions is the knowledge that your b...
- Congratulations on your new addition! I'm sure your hormones are still influencing your emotions. Also there's some degree of guilt you are feeling due to your daughte...
- I know exactly how you feel. My daughter was breech and was born with double hip dysplasia. The day after she was born the doctor sent an orthopedic specialist in to s...
Pediatrician in Villa Park/Oakbrook Area
Asked by L.T. from Chicago
on March 16, 2008
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Any recommendations on a good pediatrician in the Villa Park/Oakbrook area/Hinsdale? I would like the physician to be on staff at Hinsdale Hospital as that is where I...
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- DuPage Pediatrics in Darien- Dr. Garry Gardner. I am very picky about my children's doctors and can only say wonderful things about their doctor and their entire prac...
- I really like Hinsdale Pediatrics in HInsdale...###-###-####. It is located right around York and Ogden. Dr. Lisa Franco is our doctor and she is wonderful. Althoug...
- Dupage Medical Group out of Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Good mix of male/female docs. My son sees Drs. Boettcher and Steinken (males) mostly and likes them.
Advice or Suggestion to Give Medicine to My 2 Yr .and 10 Mo. Old Little Boy
Asked by A.R. from St. Louis
on January 9, 2009
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Hello moms,
Please I need your help, ideas, suggestions....I really do!!
My toddler was hospitalized last week because of Pneumonia, he was very dehydrated and he ...
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- Try putting it in a pudding or jello cup or even applesauce but dont let him see you do that or ice cream too. I had to do that with my grandchildren and it worked for...
- I know it's too late for this and might not have made a difference, but Target (and perhaps other places) offer many different flavors you can choose for your medicine...
- oh you poor mama. i have a friend whose baby girl just had to be hospitalized and it's the worst. i can't imagine how stressful for you. i don't know of any tricks, bu...
17 Month Old to Have Endoscopy
Asked by R.M. from Pittsburgh
on May 18, 2007
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our daughter has history of eczema and food allergies, poor weight gain, very mild heart murmur - she was scheduled to have endoscopy and my anxiety was through the ro...
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- I don't know anything about endoscopies but my son(3 years old) goes through frequent medical procedures, mostly spinal taps, IV hook-ups and blood draws/transfusions....
- Hi My son just had an endoscopy on 5/15 at Dupont Hospital. He began vomiting solids at 7 months and has no interest in food and poor weight gain. He is 3 yrs old...
- My son had to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy when he was 3. It's not that bad. The worst part is having to stop food so they can look around in there...the kids c...
Need Pediatrician Recommendation for North Wilmington /Brandywine Area.
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on February 26, 2008
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Hello Mamas! I am due with my first this summer and need a pediatrician recommendation. I’d like to have a few great ones to meet and choose from. I’d like an o...
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- Hello: I also use Brandywine Pediatrics and love my doctor. The best thing is I love all the doctors in the practice. On the weekend it does not matter who I get....
- Hi EB! My 2 3/4 year old daughter goes to Dr. Borin/Dr. Dupont. It has been a wonderful experience. They used to be Kids First Wilmington but changed their name. ...
- Hi! I'm another N. Wilmington mom and I agree that Brandywine Peds is the way to go. All the docs are great and they only close the office on major holidays. Also, ...
