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If You Have NO Family in Town and Are Having/had a Second Child...
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on September 6, 2007
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Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has dealt w/ this situation. We have no family in town and are expecting our second child in February (our daughter will be 2 then.) I...
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- I understand your stress and was in a similar situation when my second was born. My parents had offered to come to town and help, but put tons of stipulations on thei...
- B., I too am pregant w/my second child. Are closest family is 4 hours away as well as many of our friends down here. Coming from a friend's perspective we have al...
- Do you have a church home? If not, one of the local churches might be able to help you find someone who could be available to watch your toddler while you are going t...
VBAC Vs. 2Nd C-section
Asked by M.B. from Columbia
on March 5, 2009
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Hi ladies -- We had our first child two years ago and I had to have an emergency C-section. This time we (well, mostly me) can't decide whether to try for a VBAC or ju...
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- I would talk with your dr. I have had 2 c-sections. With my first one after 4 hours of labor and going no where we did the c-section. When i got pregnant with the 2nd ...
- With an emergency c section you usually can't try a vbac. i am a labor and delivery nurses. make sure of which way your uterus was cut.
- Good luck with your decision. I am 34 weeks pregnant with our second child. Our first was a c-section after failure to progress in an induction. I VERY much want to at...
Revised- HUBBY DENIED FAMILY LEAVE.....now We REALLY Need Serious Help!
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on August 11, 2009
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Okay, I am officially in complete panic mode!!
We JUST got a registered letter stating that because of my husband's back surgery earlier this year, his "Sick and Ac...
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- So sorry to hear of your predicament. The few things I can think of: Do you belong to a church? If so, you might want to reach out to the members of your congreg...
- This might be a stretch but what about home care agencies. My grandparents used them when they were older and had returned home after a hospitalizations. I know of y...
- Hi S., I like Beth's suggestions. I'd like to add a few. Are you considering a doula? They can help after the birth with baby care & light house keeping & meal pre...
10 Year Old Son Diagnosed with Epilepsy
Asked by Y.A. from Houston
on February 19, 2007
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I want to know the symptoms your child had (or yourself as a child) before diagnosed with Epilepsy. My son's seizures started when he watched a scary movie over a year...
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- I don't have children with epilepsy, but I work as an EMT and deal with people who do. Your doctor is by far the best source of information, but www.epilepsy.com has ...
- Hi I wanted to tell you Personally was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 8 yrs old, I was on medication for 8 years, and by the age of 16 I had to pass and EEG after ...
- Hi my daughter was diagnosed with Epilepsy when she was also 10. She is now almost 15 and is still dealing with them. Some times kids will out grow the seizures and no...
Affordable Health Insurance
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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One more time as I can't seem to find this anywhere. Can someone recommend affordable health insurance. I do have Ameriplan but I thought someone recommended something...
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- Illinois has a plan called kids care
- Hi S., My name is C. Bajkowski and I am the owner of CB Health Insurance. I have been in the insurance business for 18 1/2 years and represent all the major 'A'-r...
- Affordable is the key word. Blue Cross Blue Shield is not my favorite company and I certainly have had problems with them, but unfortunately they have the corner on t...
Update
Asked by L.D. from New York
on December 22, 2008
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There were a lot of amazing women who messaged me on here when i needed help and advice I just wanted to do a quick update if anyone wanted to know. My Feb 15th due da...
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- Oh Lacey...my heart goes out to you! I will pray for you and your baby...I hope you are out sooner than later, but just keep in mind that You are a gift and so is you...
- congratulations on your new baby girl....lil girls are precious gifts from God.......May you have a speedy recovery and may you be home soon with your lil girl.... Me...
- Hi Lacey! gosh, I am so sorry all of that happened to you and your daughter. congrats on the birth of your daughter.. I hope everyone is healthy and happy now and you...
Support and Advice
Asked by M.G. from Philadelphia
on March 23, 2008
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Hey all,
My hubby and I have been thinking about trying for a number two, and although I'm sure millions of people have asked this already, I love getting my own resp...
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- I am 36 with 16 mo. twins. I thank god that I waited until I was mature enough and financially secure enough to handle my little ones. It is VERY expensive having tw...
- Dear M., At 22 you are not going to be an old mom if you wait to have another child until you finish school and get married. You don't say how old your little one ...
- I am 26 and have two kids. Though no one can really tell you when you should have another child and how they should be spaced apart. What I can tell you is financial...
Seeking Advice on Potty-training a Very Resistant Four Year Old.
Asked by J.D. from Des Moines
on May 22, 2007
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Help! My son was almost completely potty trained when he was three, but then he had emergency surgery earlier this year. Seven weeks later, he broke his leg. The pain ...
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- Hi J., Hope you don't get this twice; I don't think it was sent the first time. Work on foods to help regulate him. Good fiber sources are orange juice, raisi...
- My sons were five and six when they FINALLY were potty trained. Mostly it was laziness. I got fed up and threw out the diapers. NO MORE! Instantly potty trained. ...
- My four year old had cronic constipation when he was two and it postponed potty training. The doctors said that it could take 6 months to a year to fully get him to b...
Good After Hour Clinic in Coppell
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on March 18, 2008
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I'm looking for a good after hours care clinic in the Coppell area for my 16 month old toddler. We do have a good pediatrician who refers us to Children Medicals Cent...
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- CareNow clinic in Carrollton is really great! You book a slot online and they call you when you are ready to be seen...talk about convenient! And the doctors there a...
- We use Trinity West Urgent and Family Care. They are located right near the SuperTarget on Hebron and I-35 in Lewisville. The doctors are great and they are open 8-8...
- Town Center ER on MacArthur and Beltline is great. I'm not sure what time they're open until but it's every day. They have everything in there an ER would have. I th...
2Nd C-section
Asked by A.W. from Cleveland
on December 18, 2008
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HI, I am going to be having my second c-section in Jan. The first one was an emergency so I had already gone into labor and was contracting when I received the epidura...
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- They will numb the area before they insert the spinal. It didn't hurt at all. Just sit very still when they insert it and you will be fine. Within 30 seconds you wi...
- I have had 5 children with 4 births (set of twins). I had a C-Section with my twins with an epideral. Now granted I have a high pain tolerance, but I would never do ...
- I don't have any advice about C-sections, and of course I don't know your specific situation, but I wonder if you have considered a VBAC? (The "once a C-section, alw...
