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Opinions on Repeat C-seciton Vs. VBAC
I did get him out but it was a complicated birth because I started hyperventilating and my blood pressure sky-rocketed and he was not breathing because he ...
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- My first was a c-section and my second was a VBAC. My doc group did support me, but always talked about the possibility of it going to a c-section. Since nothing was...
- You obviously know all the pros and cons, so I guess I won't go into detail explaining why I think you should go for a VBAC. I always lean toward the natural way of t...
- You will know what course is right when the time gets closer. Of course the most important thing is to take care of your health and the baby's. But I wanted to say...
Labor Process
I did have one injection of Nubain because I progressed so quickly after my water broke that I started breathing too rapidly and hyperventilating....the ...
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- I feel the need to begin with "everyone's labor is unique"....what worked for me was not getting in the hospital bed until it was time to push. I walked the floors wi...
- You have tons of responses... and all say the samething... everyone is different as well as each labor is different. All 3 of my labors were very unique! Relax, yo...
- Hi M. - If you have any anxiety about getting an epidural or would prefer to stay away from drugs for pain relief, I would highly recommend hiring a doula to assist y...
Flying Out of Town for a Weekend and Very Scared, Please Help!
... baby (without squeezing the tar out of her :) Breathing normally without hyperventilating and concentrating on being at peace while in the airplane. ...
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- Well, you have many responses and lots of good ideas. I know this may sound weird...kind of hard to word it. But I am most at peace when I fly with my little daughter....
- A., I once had to have a serious surgery, (yes i know its nothing compared to flying) but the point I want to make is, I was scared almost to my death! A Christian l...
- A., I am sending you a great big bear hug! Just sit down and take a big long breath in and then let it out slowly. I am getting the feeling there is a lot going on ...
Pregnant with Migraines, HELP!!!!
I am a big home remedy kind of gal and I was recently told to breathe into a paper bag as you would when hyperventilating. This is supposed to get oxygen to ...
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- I had migraines my first 6 months of pregnancy. The only thing that helped me was 2 tylenol an ice pack and a short nap. So needless to say, I walked around with a m...
- I am a big home remedy kind of gal and I was recently told to breathe into a paper bag as you would when hyperventilating. This is supposed to get oxygen to the brain!
- Hi, you can take Tylenol while you're pregnant. It worked for me. Also watch your caffeine intake, or any trigger foods that could set off a migraine. Drink a lot of w...
Help Im About to Break.
She didn't hold her breath, but she would get herself so worked up by crying and hyperventilating, when she couldn't have/do what she wanted, ...
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- I was reading through and you said that when you did the spanking it was more like a joke to her. I do believe in spankings and timeouts and have done both. The spanki...
- I strongly recommend the book Parenting the Strong Willed Child. My guess is you are not being consistent with your discipline. This book worked wonders for us! h...
- I don't have advice on your 2 year old and how she is acting out, but I can tell you my son was also a breath holder. It's scary!! She'll grow out of it.. I don't kno...
Advice on Getting Daughter to Sleep in Her Crib
Asked by A.B. from Atlanta
on February 26, 2008
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my child is 17 months old and is still sleeping in our bed. We made the mistake of letting her sleep in our bed as an infant due to her colic. She had a bad case of co...
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- Have you put her in a "big girl" bed yet? They have rails for the side of the bed and you can push one side up to the wall. Then you might lay with her until she goes...
- maybe you could try to start out by sleeping in her room, getting her used to the crib or bed. Then gradually start putting her down and sitting with her and then mov...
- Where is her crib located? Sometimes it is just being alone in a room that terrifies them. My oldest slept with us until he was 3. That was when we had our daughter....
13 Month Old Has Episodes of Rapid Breathing During Sleep
Asked by J.H. from New York
on July 16, 2009
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I'm not sure how to describe this, but sometimes (maybe twice a week) I wake up at around 4am to sounds of my 13 month old son sounding like he is hyperventilating alt...
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- Hi J., Yes I would bring this to the doctor's attention. I will pray there is an explanation and I will also pray for you to find a job. Grandma Mary
- He's dreaming and will be fine. Heavy breathing is a result of REM sleep. Sleep apnea is when the person STOPS breathing and then starts again with a gasp. It is cause...
- Elevate his mattress. Nanc
Very Very High-strung 2 1/2 Yr Old Girl
Asked by P.L. from Richmond
on June 13, 2009
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My daughter will be 2 1/2 next week. She is totally ready for potty training, but refuses to use the potty, so I'm backing off and will let her take the lead. However,...
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- P., I hope you even bother to read this after all the responses you got! And to me, seemingly alot of negative ones or ones to consider drugs for your child. I jus...
- Hi P., I'm 45, with three young children: almost 9, 6 1/2 and 2 1/2. It sure isn't easy when you're older (or ever). Each child has their own personality. When my y...
- The first thing that caught my eye in your blog was... "and I told her I'd do what she wanted!!" Your giving into her requests when she is be clearly ILLMANNERED...
Terrible 2'S Temper Tantrum
Asked by E.N. from San Francisco
on February 20, 2008
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My daughter is 2.5 years old and she is very hot tempered. When she doesn't get her way, she will scream her head off, often times putting herself in a hyperventilati...
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- My 2 year old-- now 2.5 years...used to be similar to that. At the uncontrolable level-- instead of losing my temper-- I'd put him in time out. Sometimes using his o...
- I can't say enough about Hand in Hand Parenting, an organization in the Bay Area that we discovered when our daughter was born and a friend gave us their booklet serie...
- I have my 4th child going thru that right now, we ignore him alot and having gone thru this before know it will pass. The thing that quiets him the most is when we ig...
Pacifier Gone-tantrums Begun
Asked by A.H. from Boston
on June 15, 2008
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My 3-1/2 year old girl recently told me that she was ready to give her pacifier to the binky fairy. She wanted a toy baby to replace the binky. While we were in Toys...
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- You probably have tried this...but could you get her a new stuffed animal that she picks out that is just for when she sleeps that she could hug when she falls asleep?
- Stay firm...It usually takes about 7 days before a habit can be broken (sometimes longer) Don't let your husband cave. If your daughter sees that all she has to do is...
- it seems like your daughter might not be ready after all; why not have her pick out a new binky at the store (so she still realizes that the old one is gone) and try a...
