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Body Changes After Having Second Child
Asked by E.F. from New York
on September 9, 2006
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Hi everyone, I was hoping that you could help aleviate some worry for me. I had my first born six years ago. I nursed her, and for the first year of her life, I didnt'...
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- I had the same problem after the birth of my first. I went to my OB-Gyn and they wanted me to do a sonogram to rule out fibroids. It ended up being nothing to be con...
- That happened to me with my first born. I swore my periods got heavier! When I asked my midwife about it, this is what she said. Since giving birth our vaginal cana...
- Hi E., I'm sorry you're going through that...it's a total pain in the neck! I had my first 3 1/2 years ago and prior to him I was very regular (could set my watch by...
Need Advise on My 13 Yr Old Blind and Atuism Son
Asked by D.F. from Chicago
on March 24, 2009
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i have a disabled son that found his man hood he's 13 and now he is ejactulatin on his self what could i do to pervent him of making a mess on his self and bed and wal...
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- I am working with some autistic children currently, just acquired a new job not long ago-I work mostly with a functioning group and to be specific- they do see and I t...
- Hi D.. This is normal, though I'm sure it's frustrating for both you and your son. Your pediatrician may have some ideas, but if you are comfortable with members of yo...
- D. I would strongly suggest that you discuss this with the school social worker and/or primary teacher. I realize that this is a potentially uncomfortable topic fo...
Remedy for Dark, Thick Leg Hair on 7 Yr Old.
Asked by L.H. from El Paso
on December 6, 2008
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Hi moms,
I have a precious 7 yr old daughter who is quite timid and shy and is extremely embarrassed by her leg hair. She has been made fun of by other kids at scho...
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- I'm sorry you are dealing with this. My own daughter did the same thing at the same age. She is a swimmer so she is in a bathing suit a lot. I decided this wasn't a...
- Wow. 7 is pretty young to start shaving her legs. But, if you do decide to go that route, my mom made me start with an electric razor. It won't cut you at all. You...
- maybe try a veet bladless kit.
Donating Underwear?
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on June 15, 2009
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Hi moms,
I thought it might be appropriate to ask here, since we have all been through some body changes. I have some underwear and bras that are still in good condi...
Constipation Remedies During Pregnancy
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on April 22, 2009
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I just found out I'm pregnant and already dealing with one "discomfort" of my last pregnancy...constipation. Can anyone give me suggestions as to "safe" options to get...
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- A good steady paced 20 minute walk worked for me....not so easy after the first, but that is what worked...
- I had the same problem early in my pregnancy--was worse than the nausea!! The only thing that worked for me was eating tons of fiber and drinking tons of water. Good...
- Check with your DR about Miralax. this was a "discomfort" for me as well with both kids. At the time, I used Colace, as Miralax was only by Rx, but now you can get i...
Breast Changes Not Happening in Pregnancy
Asked by V.R. from Sacramento
on February 14, 2009
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I am currently 28 weeks with my 2nd pregnancy & I'm continuing on the same pattern as my first - absolutely no changes whatsoever to my breasts, either in size or appe...
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- Hi V.! I can't add much to the discussion that hasn't already been said....but I will anyway...hehe. First I totally empathize with the "unmotherly" feeling. I to...
- hey V. dont be so hard on yourself!! try to look at it in a positive light. 1. there is a healthy alternative to breast milk available (formula). just think, in the o...
- Hi Vicky I feel your frustration! Even though my two kids were not C sections, I did not have enough milk for either of them. I had to supplement from day 1, despit...
Weight Gain with Second Pregnancy Is Out of Control!
Asked by D.P. from Albuquerque
on September 30, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
I guess I just need to know if this has happened to anyone else. I know this may sound selfish and superficial, but.... I am barely 8 weeks pregnant and ...
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- Hi D., I gained more lbs. with my second pregnancy which is pretty typical. I think I had more time with my first pregnancy to take care about working out. With the...
- Congratulations D.! (pretty name by the way) Just eat healthy, exercise/walk a bit more and ENJOY it!
- It is quite normal, I would think. Your body knows what to do and its doing it sooner than during the first time. I too am 8 weeks pregnant and have gained nearly se...
"Breast Nipple Color Concern"
Asked by M.H. from Austin
on September 12, 2008
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I would like to find out from you Moms about post pregnancy body changes... I gave birth to my baby girl about 5 mos ago (she is 4 mos 3 wks old), and my breast niples...
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- That is a very common thing....many women have skin darkening in different places on their body especially nipples when they are pregnant. As far as I know or have ev...
- I read that nipple darkening is nature's way of making your nipples easier for your baby to find and feed from. I know mine lightened somewhat a while after my daughte...
- Mine have lightened a little.... but they are still darker than they were before babies. The things we endure. T.
10 Year Old Daughter Who Complains About Every Ache and Pain
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on October 10, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I have a 10 year old daughter who complains about every ache, pain, scratch, itch, etc as if she were dying of each. She has always been this way and I ju...
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- I am always so impressed with the great responses the "mamas" give! Holly is right on; check into sensory integration and see if that's it. A friend of mine is going t...
- My 9 year old daughter is the same way. Some children (and some adults)are just wired different. It's like their nervous system is set too high. They feel pain much ...
- My now grown daughter was exactly like this and over the years I came to respect that my high tolerance of pain left me a bit unsympathetic and that some people are mu...
Advice Needed from Moms of "Tween" Girls and Older
Asked by G.W. from Dallas
on February 16, 2007
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Hi Ladies,
I have a beautiful, bright, and sweet little girl who is 8 1/2 and in the third grade. As much as I would like to stop the movement of time, I can't, so da...
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- You know books have alot of good advise but not has much has your own experiance. Imagine how you felt when you were her age and your body was changing and we felt so ...
- http://justsayyes.org/ If you can go hear a live discussion do so or the dvd is worth every penny and says it all. It is never too early to start.
- G. - My daughter just turned 10, so I know exactly where you are coming from. On the bra question, has she started developing there yet? If not, than I would let her...
