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Where to Find Cute Plus-size Clothes
Asked by D.W. from Minneapolis
on May 3, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
Ever since my daughter was born I've been slowly gaining weight and I seem to have stabilized at a size 18W over the course of the last year. I keep tellin...
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- Morning Sara. If you live in the MPLS/St. Paul area-- there is a consignment shop for larger sizes only up in St. Anthony. I don't know the name-- but it's where the...
- Herbergers and Kohls are also places you will find plus sizes
- I am 5 ft 1 and wear a 24...I have had the best luck at Kohls [I go to Maplewood mall]. I have gotten some things at Sears too. Catherines has some nice things but the...
Should I Wean My 1 Year Old from the Breast?
Asked by C.A. from Provo
on September 1, 2006
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My 13 month old baby is in the 10th percentile for weight, and he has always been around 50th before. He nurses a lot, but does not eat a whole lot of solid food. I ...
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- Hey C., I didn't read the last responses so I hope I'm not repeating anything here, but I thought I'd address the night nursing. If you want to help your little ...
- C. ~ I have heard that your child benefits if you breastfeed them for 2 whole years. I wasn't able to do this with either one of my girls (I have never been successfu...
- Honestly, nursing him is the best thing you can do for him. So I would say NO to the weaning, especially since he has little interest in table foods. My dd refus...
Trying to Figure Out Whats Wrong
Asked by A.D. from Wichita
on November 9, 2006
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hey moms,
i have a problem i gave birth five months ago. since i was told that i had a very thin uterus i decided not to have any more kids (plus 5s enough lol). the ...
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- Same with me. Went to dr. and had a low thyroid. Got on a low dose thyroid and I feel better than I have in years. Good luck.
- After both of my kids were born I lost gobs of hair. I've been told by several people that it was due to the pain drugs and it eventually goes away. Sometimes it tak...
- Make an appt to see your DR and mention to them to check for thyroid, when I was 1month pregnant they did all kinds of test, blood work, they found that I had hypothyr...
Pregnant with Second Child
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on August 10, 2009
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OK I have a question.... I have a 4 year old child at home and I am currently 7 weeks pregnant with my second child. My clothes are already starting to get too tight...
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- Ahh. . . yes, everything happens just a bit earlier with the second child. I was scolded w/first pregnancy b/c I did not gain any weight till after the 1st trimester. ...
- Don't worry! :) After having your first child, you will show much earlier because the muscles are looser. If morning sickness kicks in, then the weight you gained wi...
- Hi Michelle, I don't want to scare you, but maybe twins? I don't remember being very different from my first except I was 10 pounds heavier from my first pregnancy...
Daytime Sleep and Fussiness
Asked by A.M. from Buffalo
on April 13, 2009
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Hello all.
Our little girl is now 8 weeks. We have been forumla feeding since week 2 due to complications. We have her on Nestle Goodstart with Omega.
Our prob...
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- I know this might sound crazy but you might want to consider taking her to a chiropractor. I had problems with my daughter sleeping well and then she developed chroni...
- Try swaddling her all the time, as tightly as possible. She is still so new and longs for the comfort and closness of the womb. I loved "the happiest baby on the bloc...
- I would consider maybe changing formula. My daughter had colic and had to go onto Neutramagin. It is costly but it worked great. Does she seem to be in pain or just fu...
Baby Weight
Asked by A.H. from Rochester
on February 24, 2007
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I have a 2month old that weights 7lbs 15oz the dotors are worried that shes nog gaining enuff weight she weighed 5lbs 12oz at birth any ideas thank you. Im no longer b...
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- Hi A., how much and how often is she eating? Are you breastfeeding or if not what formula do you use? My daughter is 4 months old and weighs 17lbs. Which is big for he...
- Hi, A.... I can understand what you are going through. Our son is almost 7 months old, and was 12 lbs 15 oz when we went in to the doc this past week. He was 6 lb...
- I think you should take a look at yourself and the father and the family. If she at least eats and is otherwise healthy I wouldn't worry at all. You want to know som...
What Do You Give for Fats and Calories for Child with Milk Allergy?
Asked by L.J. from Milwaukee
on December 19, 2008
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My 19 month old son has just been diagnosed with a milk allergy, and he has had problems with gaining weight all along. He is not even on the growth chart for his wei...
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- Avacado has good fats in it. You can give him cookies that do not conain milk. I am not sure if pediasure contains milk but that would be ok to give for some nutriti...
- You are right to worry about fats. Americans eat so few healthy fats. The advice about coconut oil and avocados was RIGHT ON! Also, the fish oil is a HUGE asset! Y...
- I didn't read all the responses, just skimmed the first few, so sorry if this is already mentioned. how about tofu? get the extra firm kind and dice it into the size...
My Daughter Is 2 and I Am Gaining Weight.
Asked by J.K. from Houston
on May 2, 2007
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I am gaining weight instead of losing weight. I even have a pooch. I went to see my gyno and she put me on birth control pills even though my tubes are tied. I cann...
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- J., your request reminded me of my weight gain issue.. I stated gaining weight again when my baby started eating solids instead of the yucky jar food.. now, i eat his...
- Hi J., I had some trouble losing weight after my second baby came along. It gets harder with each one and with age too. The birth control you are taking may cause w...
- J., I don't want to alarm you, but something else you might want to think about is your Thyroid. I had a Thyroid problem with my last pregnancy. Only mine was the opp...
Gaining Weight from Meds?
Asked by D.C. from New London
on November 13, 2006
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About 2-3 years ago I started taking an antidepressant lexapro for various issues, the largest was coping with work, kids, and going to college to get a RN degree. Sin...
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- hi D.! the last time i was in the hospital i was gaining weight. i looked bloated. make sure the doctor dispensing your meds has english as his or her first languag...
- I am on Zolft another type of antidepressant. With these meds it is common to gain weigth. you need to be upfront with your doctor. say anything you feel like saying e...
- hello D. i had the same trouble with meds u need to talk to yur doctor about changin yur meds to soemthing that wont make u gain weight i talked to my docto...
Breastfeeding 3Month Girl Gains Only 6Oz in Two Weeks
Asked by J.Z. from San Francisco
on April 15, 2009
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My 3month daughter had some problem in breastfeeding ,so we cut off the bottle and breastfed her exclusively 2 weeks ago. After two weeks, we found that she only gaine...
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- J., As your pediatrician for a referral to a lactation consultant - they can be amazingly helpful. If you can't get a referral or support from you pediatrician, co...
- Hi J., I agree to all the mom's that responded to you. I breast fed my children 1 year each. They are very smart, Nathan at 18mo was doing 6 or 12 pieces puzzle an...
- I would keep it up a little longer the benefits of a good nurser will outweigh slow weight gain!
