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Child Has Ran Fever for 5 Days
The only symptoms my child is having is occasionally she'll complain of a sore throat, frequent headache. She has no head or chest congestion. ...
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- Dear A., My son has this virus too. Fever and soar throat. I took him to the doctor and he said this virus puts bad ulcers in their throat and if it was not gon...
- If you feel like something else is going on, you should get it checked out. My middle child ran fever for five days. She was throwing up, so I thought it was a stoma...
- There is a type of measles that says it's for 24 hours, but my son had it for five days. Ran a fever for a few days, sore throat (not strep) and then broke out with t...
Severe Preeclampsia
I have 2 siblings and I cannot imagine being an only child. I guess my question is for ... I am an only child and also did not want that for my daughter. ...
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- Dear A., While I have not had the issues you are dealing with, I have known of so many challenges that have been solved with improved nutrition before becoming pregna...
- If you realy want another child - get a second opinion from a high risk ob specialist...I too had preeclampsia with my first child now 3 kids later I am happy. The cho...
- i am an only child of a single mother. I do not feel like I suffered in any way by being an only child. In fact I got 100% of mom's attention - there are benefits of...
Will I Regret Having Only One Child?
Read all 69 responses: "my son will be 3 in April and everyone around us is asking when #2 is coming. my husband is pretty much leave it up to me to make ...
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- You will always second guess any decision you make! You have a lot on your caregiving plate right now, and you're feeling pushed by your age, all the questions, and th...
- Hi G., Well it seems like you have a lot on your plate already with your father's health and your panic attics. As I read your question, it sounds like you are tryin...
- Hi! You are not being selfish and enjoy caring for the one you have. I had my last 7 years later and she and I have a fun relationship,I had her when I was 37 and I wo...
Seeking Advice on Coping When Your Child Wants to Quit
How have you coped when your child wanted to quit an activity theyve been involved in for years It seems like such a waste but then I wonder if it was only ...
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- My husband was in scouts almost until his age and said he then realized it was considered dorky so he quit. THis is from his fellow peers. Maybe that is why. I think i...
- I don't know how to ease your worries but all i can say is just let him make the decision. He sounds like a very well rounded young man and the fact that he does extra...
- it's not a waste. leaving an activity may open up new oppurtunites for your child to find what he's passionate about. my only requirement for my kids is that they fini...
Have One of Your Children Ever Said That He/she Doesn't like the New Baby?
Sep 6, 2009 ... It sounds like you are doing a good job trying to make the transition from only child to older brother...but it is just hard, I think. ...
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- It's OK, mama. The baby is no big deal to him (can't run or play or climb) and he doesn't understand what all of the fuss is about. Let him talk to you about what he ...
- Hello! We have a 4 year old and a 9 months old. While our older daughter has not said this out loud, I know that there are times she does not appreciate the baby bein...
- totally normal - a little thing called jealousy. you just have to be careful to teach them how fragile the baby is though because jealousy can be dangerous at 4 - he w...
Help with a Only Child for a WAHM Mom
Does anyone have experience with working at home with an only child? If so how did you deal with it? Any help I can get would be greatly appreciated. ...
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- I work at home too, I have a 7 year old, a 3 year old and a 1 year old. Luckily they have each other to playwith but they still drive me nuts when I am trying to get ...
- I think you have had great advice - I work at home part time but I'm also a child psychologist. Your son needs some limit-setting. First, when you're working, he needs...
- play days, even if the kids are at your house they keep each other occupied. I have a much better time with my daughter when she has a friend over instead of the const...
2 Children Brought up in 2 Different House as Only Children
Read all 5 responses: "How do I get 2 only children to understand sharing. helping, doing things for themselves now becasue they are old enough too.
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- 12 is a bad age for any little girl. She wants to be an all grown up teenager. Haveing a (what she thinks)pesty little brother, who really isn't her brother, makes th...
- Hi! I actually think the "only" child thing is a myth. My husband and I are both only children and neither of us has ever had any trouble sharing. In fact, most of the...
- I think that if this has been going on for a year and 1/2 now, you all as a family need to find a licensed family counselor. You are too close to the situation to cle...
No Sibling Coming
I have a girlfriend who has an only child who is 12 now. ..... I have to start by saying that I am a wife of an only child and I applaud your concern! ...
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- My son is an only child.He had many friends and cousins that were regular visitors.He also atteneded pre-school . He started school at 4 years old .He atteneded churc...
- My heart goes out to you, J.! I think he'll be fine because you "get it"! I'd keep in involved in sports like soccer, play dates, swim lessons, scouts, and anything ...
- Have you considered adoption or even fostering some needy children? Your son should be learning about sharing, self -centeredness and picking up after himself anyway,...
Should I Have a Sibling for My Son?
But you can definitely see how being an only child "affects" her. .... I was an only child and loved it. No I was not spoiled as many people think only ...
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- Well - this is a totally personal decision and what other people might have to say in response should be considered - but not used to make your final decision. That i...
- I was an only child and loved it. No I was not spoiled as many people think only children are. I never wished for siblings and as an adult I don't feel like I am mis...
- I personally think ONE child is the ABSOLUTE HARDEST number EVER!!! For so many reasons I think having a single child is a disservice. BUT I don't think having an u...
Transitioning to Kindergarten
As a military kid (and only child), I had to move all the time! It was rare if I was in the same school for two grades in a row. I understand that with you ...
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- I have to agree with both Helen and Nancy. How you present it is HUGE! Also, I was a navy brat, my children (all grown) were all navy brats. I've never lived anywhe...
- I know this goes against the grain, how ever given the fact that your son is entering kindergarten you can opt to not start school. Kindergarten is not mandatory in Ma...
- P., As a military kid (and only child), I had to move all the time! It was rare if I was in the same school for two grades in a row. I understand that with you it's...
