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How Do I Explain Illnesses to My Children?
Asked by T.V. from Grand Rapids
on September 20, 2006
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I have two young boys and in the last two months they have had two big health issues to deal with... I was diagnosed with Alopecia areata and my husband just got diagn...
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- I would try getting some books from the library and explaining to them the illness in simple terms. The diabetic diet is actually very healthy and your kids may be be...
- T., I would just be honest and explain things to your children in simple terms - let them ask questions or even go to a doctor's appointment with you (if the doctor...
- Have you asked your doctors if they have any books or material they use for kids that get diagnosed with these illnesses – or your pediatrician. I know your kids don’...
Weight Gain at 28 Weeks
Asked by R.T. from Washington DC
on August 14, 2009
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hi experienced mom's
we expecting our first baby in november am 28 weeks as of today.
before pregnant i was 144 lbs.
now at 28 weeks i gained 26 lbs till now...am...
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- I was one of those skinny moms who put on a LOT of weight during my pregnancy. I started at around 140 and when I went into the hospital to have my little girl I weig...
- I'd say you were doing great! I'm 5' 5" tall. I have 1 boy and we needed a fertility specialist after 4 year of trying in order to have him. When we finally got pre...
- Don't worry- you are within the normal range. Your weight gain will actually slow down the last month of pregnancy. I just looked at the journal I kept when I was pr...
Pregnant Again at 35 (Almost 36) a Bit Nervous
Asked by C.H. from Miami
on August 14, 2009
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I just found out that we are expecting our secound child....SURPRISE!!!! I am a bit nervous because of complications I have been warned of with pregnancy after 35.
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- Haven't you heard that 35 is the new 25? You have nothing to worry about. I had my first child at 34 and my second at 36. My second pregnancy actually went a lot ea...
- Oh C. congrats!!! About 2 weeks ago I read a very extensive study on downs syndrome and older moms. The y found that it is NOT true that the older you are, the more ...
- C., Don't stress. I was 38 when I had my daughter (now 2 1/2)- I was supose to be 39 but she came 16 days before my birthday & 12 day before christmas. I did do...
Do I Have Enough Love to Go Around?
Asked by T.C. from Omaha
on January 19, 2009
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Over this past weekend I found out that my DH and I are expecting #2 (due late September according to LMP.) First a little background.
With my DD who was born Janu...
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- You have enough love. I felt the same way as you when I was pregnant with my second. I was and am completely in love with my first daughter. She is the best thing t...
- Hi T., Your feelings, right now, are not unusual. That will all change soon....you will love #2 as much as you love #1....and #1 and #2 will love each other uncond...
- Hi T.- you will be pleasantly surprised by how much love you have for both of your kids, it doesn't seem that way right now, I thought the same thing when I was pregna...
Scheduled Repeat C-section
Asked by C.M. from Oklahoma City
on August 13, 2009
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I had a c-section with my daughter do to her being breech.I opted to have a repeat c-section with this baby.I am 39 weeks pregnant and they have not scheduled my c-sec...
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- I also had a repeat c-section and at my 38 wk visit I believe they scheduled mine and I had it on the day I was 39 wks. So I would definetly call your dr. Good luck
- You should schedule it as soon as possible. Normally you have your section for week 39
- I would call your OB today and request to be put on the schedule. My sister-in-law's 2nd c-section was scheduled a full 3 months before my nephew was born. J.
I Need a Clown for BirthDay Party
Asked by E.H. from Atlanta
on March 12, 2008
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I'll throw a party for my 2nd child's 1st birthday in the restaurant and expecting to have a lot of older kids there. I do not want them to bored themselves and runnin...
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- Holly Simpson, Lil' Miss Rainbow, is a wonderful children's party clown, face painter, and balloon artist (makes those cute balloon animals, etc). We have used her for...
- Okay I know that this may not be as helpful to you would like but my mom is a professional clown. She doesn't live in town but I have talked to her about this and mos...
- sorry to not be helpful but clowns are evil. Do a test clown run on your baby first. My daughter is terrified of clowns...
Pregnant and Having a Few Pains plus Other Questions.
Asked by M.T. from Austin
on October 14, 2008
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Ok I'm trying not to be peranoid. I'm pregnant with my second child although my first is 7 so it's been a while. I've been having some pains off and on and I don't rem...
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- I also agree with the two PP's...The "what to expect" books, I found, were awful. My favorite book was "Your Pregnancy, week by week" I cant remember the author. The o...
- Congratulations. I am not passing off your comments as frivolous by any means. If something seems wrong then have it checked out. If it seems different or your not ...
- You've gotten great advice so far on the pains and sex so I have nothing to add there. As for feeling the baby, you most certainly could be feeling the baby right now...
Recommends for Pediatricians in the Paoli, PA Area
Asked by K.W. from Philadelphia
on August 30, 2006
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby soon, and need to find a pediatrician. Any good recommendations in the Paoli, PA area? My husband works close to the ho...
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- Both of my kids go to Kids First, it's affiliated with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. We go to the one in Haverford, but I know they have an office in Paoli als...
- We go to Kids First Paoli, on Lancaster Ave. and really like the doctors there. Especially Drs Rosato and Hariharan.
- We take our children to Wade, Townend Pediatricians office. There are a few other doctors ing there Dr. babinez and Dr.Harkness (who is my favorite).There in medical b...
My Son Is Spooked...
Asked by D.L. from Spartanburg
on October 17, 2006
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My 3 year old son is very smart never been scared of much of anything, well he was with his granny one day and they got to talking about strangers, she told him to nev...
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- Hey sweety, as a mom of four children ages varying from 4 to 11 years. I can tell you that your precious little guy is going through whats called seperation anxiety, v...
- When my son was 4, my ex husband convinced him that there were monsters in the closet by scaring him one night. I got a small flashlight from the toy section (his had...
- My sons both started this at 3, and it was just out of the blue. My husband sings them "Daddy Eats the Monsters" (a song he made up) every night at bedtime, and they ...
V Smile Versus v Smile Motion
Asked by T.L. from Washington DC
on November 30, 2008
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Just curious if anyone has purchased either the V-Smile or V-Smile Motion items for their little ones? My daughter is 2 and a half and very smart. I wanted something...
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- We have the V Smile.. and my twin daughters are 5 and love it.. the games can be challenging, but they are getting the hang of moving the characters around... The cont...
- I bought the V smile handheld and the one that plugs into the tv and both stop working after a couple of uses. My son was not rough with them either. I exchanged the...
- Get her a leapster. The graphics are better and they are portable you can take it in the car or you can plug it in to the tv.
