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Seeking Moms That Have/had Gestational Diabetes
Asked by S.C. from Lafayette
on July 16, 2007
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I just found out that I have gestational diabetes. Please share your stories with me about your experiences with it (did you need insulin, were you thirsty all the ti...
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- Hi.I know what you going threw. I had/have it. I was on insulin but just during the pregnacy and that was it. I went full trem not early and his wieght was 7lbs &3ozs....
- I had gestational diabetes. I didn't need insulin, I kept it in check with diet. I had to test my blood sugar 3 times a day. Most of the time it was normal. It was...
- Hi S.! I too had GD when I was preggers with my 3rd. I panicked at first, but then had the best, healthiest pregnancy out of all of them! I didn't have it severely. I ...
Experience with Bike Trailers?
Asked by N. from Dallas
on April 11, 2007
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Our little buckaroo is turning 1 next week and for the upcoming spring/summer, we want to get him a bike trailer to hook on the back of our bike. Does anyone have any...
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- I loved my Burley when my kids were younger. It was expensive, but well worth it. They have both a single and double version. I have the double one and I used to st...
- We got one from Sun and Ski Sports at Grapevine Mills Mall. Our boys were about 9 months and 3.5 years at the time. We used to go on bike rides with them every weeke...
- We've got a Burley that seats one and it's probably 5 or 6 years old. It's held up well and is easy to use. We bought a used Trek double trailer about a year and a h...
Need Info on Vaso Vagel Syncope
Asked by T.F. from Albuquerque
on April 27, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with or heard of vaso vagel syncope. Througout my life, I have fainted around 6 or 7 times. Don't ask me why, but my par...
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- I am not sure if this is what I have. I have had "lightheaded", dizzy spells often throughout my life, but no seizures. Until 9 mths ago, after the birth of my 2nd s...
- It is also known as neurocardiogenic syncope. You may find more info searching for that. I was diagnosed with it a few years back, but had the opposite problem. My ...
- Hi T. There are several places on the internet to get info about this, you might want to check out some of the following sites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaso...
Gallbladder Removal
Asked by S.B. from Wilmington
on October 18, 2007
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I would like to hear from other women in my age bracket who have had this procedure performed and what their experiences were afterwards.
I am one month postsurgery...
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- Hi. I am 27 now. I had my gallbladder removed one year ago. It was done laproscopically. I had no troubles after wards. I had to be careful picking up Tyler who wa...
- This didn't happen to me, but to two of my good friends a couple of years ago. One was 34 and the other was 40. One had a pretty easy recovery with little problems, ...
- Hey S., i was 29 when i had mine removed and it went pretty well. other than the 3 little scars i was up and around acouple of days after. hope your went well.
Once upon a Child and Others
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on January 20, 2008
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Hi moms,
I have read various bad experiences on this site about selling used clothes to places like Once Upon a Child. Many suggested that one is better off donating...
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- I am in the same boat.. I like to donate myself. It's out of my house when I want it to be and I get a tax write off for alot more than I'd ever get for it. I usuall...
- It sounds like as a full-time working M. your time is very precious to you. Personally, I don't think the time spent on garage sales (i.e., preparing items for sale, s...
- I'm adding another vote for craigslist. I bought my crib/changing table, baby monitor, stroller, some toys, bouncy chair, baby bjorn, high chair and travel high chair...
English Mastiffs
Asked by A.H. from Indianapolis
on July 22, 2008
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We are highly considering this breed as our family pet. Do you have any experiences with them? If so, I'd love to hear! Thank you!
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- We own a mastiff. Before we got her, we fell in love with one that we were sitting for. We had tried several other types of dogs. Nanny is very gentle. My baby wasn'...
- We have and English Mastiff named Luther. He is 6 years old and we love him! He is so gentle and protective of our children. He loves everyone and is truly a gentle...
- Hi A., I don't have experience with this breed, but I have a lifetime of experience (I'm 53) with dogs. I would like to strongly encourage you to check your local she...
Would You Let Your 9 Year Old Walk Home from School?
Asked by C.V. from San Antonio
on April 24, 2008
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My 9 year old son wants to walk to his friend's house after school on Friday. He would be walking with his friend & the distance is probably less than a mile. The neig...
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- You need to trust your inner voice. Do not let other people's opinion sway you from what you are comfortable with. You are not over protective. You are realistic ab...
- Trust your instincts. Who cares what the other parents think about you, this is your son. When friends come to our house we honor their parents request and keep the...
- Hi C., If you are not comfortable with it, then don't do it. Don't let your son's friends/parents decide what is best for you. Maybe they are too carefree? And tha...
