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Any G Tube Mom's in Northridge Area?
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on August 28, 2008
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My daughter is considered failure to thrive. She was a preemie born at 14 oz and currently is 11 months and only weighs 10.5 lbs. I think we need to put in a G tube ...
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- Oh I am so sorry, this must be so incredibly difficult. I have no real advice I just wanted to say I'm thinking of you. My daughter was born 5 lbs and only gained 10 ...
- Hello E., I do not live in your area (in fact, at this time, I live across the globe), but I have a son who has a G tube and it has saved his life. I know it is scary...
- How is she doing on the growth chart? Don't look at the lbs look at the baby. If she is health and developing than she is ok... I was a premeei that never caught up ...
Flu Shot Pregnancy
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on September 8, 2010
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Hey Moms.. I'm due on Oct 23rd and contemplating whether or not I should get the flu shot before I deliver or after.
My 2nd daughter was born Oct 31st 2008 and I ...
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- Talk to your OBGYN about it and follow the instructions you get. As for the article about the Austrailan flu vaccine issue, it is not accurate and is misleading. ...
- Like most of the other moms, I would say get it before you have baby. You can begin benefitting from it before flu season is in full swing, your baby benefits as well...
- I am due soon as well, and won't be getting the flu shot. I have never gotten the flu shot, neither has anyone in my family. We have all faired well through flu seas...
Husband Issues
Asked by M. from Minneapolis
on June 13, 2010
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I have a question about something that I know nothing about but need to get some information. My husband is a recovering alcoholic who has been to treatment more than...
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- Gosh M., I hear what you are saying , but, we are getting ready to drop into a time of depression that was worse than the 30's. Unemployment is NOT getting better, thi...
- You can only tell him how you feel. If you love him and he loves you, then this shoudl be something you should be able to work out. I suggest going to al anon. It help...
- Al-Anon helped me a ton!!! Find at least 3-6 different meetings to attend...some you will "click" with some you will not. I was with my alcoholic for 12 years!! I n...
2010 Flu Shots
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on September 7, 2010
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Are you getting one?
Are you getting one for your child(ren)?
If so, why and if not, why not?
Thanks!
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- Not getting one... I rarely get the flu anyway. My child is not ever going to be vaccinated if I have anything to do with it. I've heard too many horror stories of v...
- My boys always get one and so don't the rest of us in the family. My oldest has asthma and just a cold can be bad for him so if I can help prevent him from getting it ...
- No, we are not getting one, and never will. I vaccinate my kids, I am going to be sure to protect them from what I can, but we have never gotten the flu shots and hav...
Flu Vaccinations. Do You Believe?
Asked by N.H. from Minneapolis
on October 8, 2009
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I know the topic of vaccinations is controversial and parents on both sides feel strongly. I'm wondering about opinions/viewpoints on flu vaccines, most specifically t...
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- N. - personally, no one in my family has every received the flu vaccine and we rarely get the crud that is going around. My children are older, 20 and 16, so they had...
- Like Beth, when I read "...got the flu twice last year..", I had to pause and wonder. Getting Influenza is actually not very common. Too many people mistakely call eve...
- I am one that does not believe in flu shots. My loved ones that have gotten the flu in the past ended up with the worst bouts of flu ever in the year they got the sho...
How to Get Kids to Sleep in Later
Asked by V.S. from Gainesville
on February 11, 2008
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Hi. I am a new mom to a wonderful 9 month old son. He used to sleep in late, but for the past several months now, he wakes up with the sunrise. Trouble is that the sun...
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- Ok I know this is going to sound crazy but put him to bed earlier. If you are putting him down for bedtime at 9pm change it to 8. If we don't get our boys to bed by ...
- I don't know if your son room is dark, try to cover the window with some dark covering so that the sun doesn't come in until you remove the covering.
- First I had to make sure my son was getting good naps during the day. I know that sounds crazy but if my son did not nap he slept horribly. Second is that I had to st...
Bathing Suit Question... JFF
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 15, 2011
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If you saw someone at the beach or public pool wearing a vintage style, pin up girl type bikini (high waist bottom), what would you think?
Also, what's your favorit...
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- I rarely by at the bieggining of summer. I will use cheap or nicer, but almost always by mine at the end of the summer. Oh who am I kidding I rarely buy suits, my hu...
- I'd think the vintage suit was cute and I prefer one piece bathing suits or tankinis for everyone. Bikinis are generally too likely to fall off, show way too much ski...
- I would LOVE to be able to spend $ on a good suit, but I always think of a 100 different things I could spend the $ on. I usually end up in a shorts and a tank anyway...
Potty Training Son Wants to Stand Not Sit When Peeing
Asked by L.R. from Dubuque
on February 17, 2010
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Hi Ladies
So I have a potty training question. I have just begun this with my son who is 19 almost 20 months. He has real interest in going to the toilet and has ma...
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- You can try putting one or two Cheerios in the toilet so he has something to aim for, too. Or try one of these potty training urinals: http://www.toy4education.c...
- Dear L., you are overcoming a problem that most mothers would love to have. Most of the time you have to train them to stand not sit while peeing. I would get him a ...
- You are blessed to have him standing to do it!
Where Can I Buy Affordable Winter Clothes for My Kids?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on August 25, 2007
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We are moving this winter to Minneapolis from a much warmer climate and need to buy new clothes...for all six of us.
Where can I get good warm clothes (especially b...
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- Welcome to MN S.! I think you got some really sound advice from some of the other mom's here; but have one thing to add. I personally would only get the big thick ...
- Hey there S., my name is M.. I have a 9 month old son and I'm finished doing all his fall, winter, and spring shopping thanks to Once Upon A Child. There are a few o...
- You might be able to buy stuff on-line. Look for outdoor clothes with a temperature rating of 0 degrees or less (it is usually 30 to 40 below zero a few days a year, ...
Advice from Any Area
Asked by C.A. from Spartanburg
on June 7, 2007
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I have always had extremely dry hair. Recently it has become horrible. I have tried all sorts of products, nothing works. Home remedies welcome. HELP
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- Olive oil is the oil that is closest to the natural oils your body makes. It is probably the best to put on your hair. It is actually often one of the main ingredien...
- After shampooing, towel dry hair. Beat up 1 egg and mix with 1/2-3/4 cup olive oil (depending really on the length of your hair) and apply to your hair. Put your hair ...
- Have you tried a leave in conditioner?
