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Testing for down Syndrome
Life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades - from 25 in 1983 to 60 today. People with Down syndrome attend ...
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- Hi S., I too was at high risk for a child with downs. My huband has a cousin with downs, I was 39 yrs old when I got pregnant, and I too had a miscarriage a few yea...
- If it were me I would just try to relax and enjoy the pregnancy. When I was pregnant with my son they did a bunch of test because the ultrasounds was showing my son h...
- When I was pregnant with our first child I opted out of the Alpha Fetal Protein testing that would give early indication of an increased risk for Down Syndrome (among ...
Help with Sugar Addition
The overall life expectancy of a diabetic is reduced by around a half. One in two sufferers die from premature heart disease and in total, approx. ...
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- I know this problem all too well. I've removed all pre-prepared sugar snacks from my house. I keep sweetened dried fruit around for the kids and keep it in a place t...
- Hi A., I have the same and I am seeing a wonderful nautropathic christian doctor. Is it possible you have a yeast infection, that will feed on sugar and you'll have...
- As with any addiction, you have to realize that you're the only one that's going to change it. It starts with admitting you have a problem - so Kudos to you, it seems...
Boxer's
He said the only drawback is the tendency to lick people and life expectancy is not as long (12 yrs) as other breeds due to respiratory problems and they ...
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- Boxers are very hyper dogs, but also very sweet. I'm not saying to get one or don't get one, though. Since they're known to be hyper dogs, my opinion is that they ma...
- had a boxer as a teenager, and they are just big babies. with love attention and are very loving and gentle. great chose for your family. another great breed for kids ...
- Hello My sister in law raises boxers and sells them. They are wonderful with kids and very loving. You have to watch them as they get older because when they see l...
Seeking Help in Raising Money for a Special Needs Bike
He also customizes vans and cars for the disabled (he has been in a wheelchair all his life and has far exceeded his life expectancy--he's 58 and happily ...
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- Have you tried your local Disabilities and Special Needs Board? This may be a resource that can help you apply for special assistance. I don't know if they would be ...
- For funding ideas maybe a flyer of him laughing and a picture of the bike, then the total cost, with wording help this child laugh more with contact info for donations...
- I just saw your request and was touched by your faith in God and devotion to your family. I know that this is your special request right now and you received so many g...
Vaccinations Causing ADHD And/or Autism?
He faught for his life and boy oh boy does he have the strong will to match ..... reason that average life expectancy has gone up is because vaccines have ...
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- I have also the same fears and spoke to my sons Dr. about it and they have perservative free shots with no mercury in them, You can request perservative free. My sons...
- I have 5 children ages 21, 19, 8, 5 & 2. All have been vaccinated. My 8 yr old and my 5yr are autistic. I personally do not feel that the vacianations are a cause of i...
- T., This is such a tough subject. I know exactly what you're going through. I know in Idaho, as far as school, daycare, etc, you can sign an opt-out form stating ...
Homeopathic Remedy for Allergies
My son also had chronic sinus infections for most of his life. .... from 100 per 1000 to 6.4 per 1000, and life expectancy went from 54 years to 78 years. ...
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- I have yet to find a homeopathic remedy, but my son had surgery in december and it has helped. We still get sinus infections, but they are easier to control...He had ...
- Dr. Oz (the doc always on Oprah) had highly recommends a neti(sp?) Pot if you have chronic sinus infections/allergies. It's like a little tea pot that you put warm sal...
- Omega 3 fatty acids replenish the sinus tissue. Increase your child's intake. We put my son on daily fish oil capsules at age 5 for another problem and discovered hi...
Kindergarten in the Fall or Wait
Think of it long term...most kids born in the year 2003 have a life expectancy of around 100 years. Why rush school? If your child reads at 5 or 6 what ...
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- Our 1st daughter has a July birthyday, we chose to hold her back. When we were contemplating our options we had a teacher tell us "There are only a few times in your ...
- It is a tough decision and you will get advice that goes both ways. I have been through the decision and strongly feel that it is a very personal decision depending o...
- S., My son is now in 2nd grade, and is a June birthday. I had never even considered holding him back a year until his pre-school teacher asked me if was going to att...
14 Year Old Cocker Spaniel
Asked by S.H. from Raleigh
on August 16, 2009
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My Cocker will be 14 in October. Her Vet visit last week wasn't good. She has been diagnosed with numerous problems, some that I knew already. She has low red blood...
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- I'm so sorry S.! Having a lifelong companion like that is very hard when you have to do the things you need to do to take care of them. My grandfather raised and bre...
- I had a cockapoo, 1/2 cocker, 1/2 poodle. She lives till 15 and we had to put her down. I would recommend putting the dog down even though it is going to be REALLY h...
- Hi, you are at a very hard stage in you dogs life. I had a dog that we lost a few years ago. She was 15. We had to make a tuff disistion when she was 12 , to trea...
Taking Consensus on How Often Married Couples "Do It"
Asked by S.D. from Chicago
on September 18, 2008
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Hello Moms,
My intention is not to offend anyone with these questions.
My husband and I seem to disagree on how often married couples have sex. I say once a wee...
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- I am so glad you asked this question, I have always wanted to! My husband and I sometimes go thru dry spells that last weeks, but rarely over a month, but sometimes. ...
- I don't think the point is how many times per week, but rather that your husband and you should both feel satisfied with your sex lives in general. I met a woman who ...
- Hi S., I honestly would LOVE to make love to my husband 3-4 times a week. The only time we really find time is late at night or during nap time if he's working the la...
Pooch Problems
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on April 1, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am so worried about my pooch. My 2 year old loves our pooch too, so this is very difficult to deal with. I've not had many dogs in my life, so I'm not ...
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- We have had to put down a black lab that had a tumor on her nose. It is sad to have to make that decision. BUT you say he's 14 YEARS old thats like 98 plus years in do...
- I find it hard to believe such a young dog would be incontinent and have arthritis(Sorry I thought the dog was two--it's the child--then he is old!), so I hope the vet...
- Making the decision on what to do with "elderly" pets is never easy. Becuse they can't tell you they are in pain or they are suffering. That is up to you to figure o...
