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Wondering How to Reach Other Moms Because I Want to Be a Support
Asked by J.C. from Denver
on April 21, 2008
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I am a tutor at StarChild Tutoring Center of Denver. I have been in business for a little more than a year but am not sure how to reach the moms in the area to let th...
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- You can try rocky mountain moms- (online) There are many groups online that you can find locally to meet your needs and get the word out. You can also go to ning.com ...
- I would get together a list of supporters that have known you & used your services so you have the backing you need to support the work you do with the kids & go to ki...
- Hi J.! There are lots of ways to get the word out - you can join (or start) mom's groups like this one and ones on Yahoo Groups, you can let MOPS groups know and put ...
What "Smaller, More Frequent" Meals Should I Be Eating?!
Asked by K.K. from Des Moines
on November 14, 2008
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Ok, I was reading the other posters question about curbing morning sickness...and a lot of you recommended eating several small meals throughout the day, rather then 3...
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- It's hard to even think about food sometimes when you're queasy and even harder to keep it really healthy. I found that keeping these things on hand helped and I could...
- I just wanted to add my two cents. All my life I have eaten smaller more frequent meals, I eat something about every hour or so. It has helped me through all four of ...
- The meals are more like snacks. Crackers and sausage with milk, apples and cheese with juice, yougurt and fruit, etc. It could be a sandwich and some raisins. It's n...
My 3 Year Old Son Needs to Gain Weight
Asked by A.A. from New York
on June 20, 2009
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My son is 3 years and 22 1/2 lbs. We need a way to get him to gain weight. We have tried everything from Pediasure with Duocal powder to adding butter to everything....
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- I don't think its as simple as finding things for him to eat. He needs feeding therapy.
- try stoneyfield whole milk yogurt--has a little more fat and calories in it and give him full fat ice cream.
- Hi A., I feel your pain and fear. My son really struggled with texture and weight gain. In the end, I think he just wasn't ready yet for textures and needed time, jus...
Weight and 2 1/2 Year Old
Asked by J.G. from Philadelphia
on September 5, 2008
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My daughter is 2 1/2 and only 23 pounds and 34 1/2 inches in height. She has always been a lightweight (5 pounds at birth and 18 1/4 inches long). Although my doctor...
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- The best thing to do is probably discuss your concern with your pediatrician - and they will probably tell you that most 2 year olds are picky eaters. My brother's so...
- J., My daughter is 4 only 35lbs and 40 inches tall. She doesn't eat a whole lot and is very picky in what she eats. But she is very healthy besides that. She was al...
- J., I know and hear your concerns. As a mother of a preemie born at 1 lb and 1/2. I constantley worry,in fact its been my main concern since she as born. She is 2.5 a...
My Little Guy Is Not Gaining Weight
Asked by C.F. from St. Louis
on April 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas! I sent a request about this before and received an outpouring of support. Here's an update- my 14 month old son Beckett is in the 3rd percentile for weigh...
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- My pediatrician is awesome. Her name is Dr. K. Norton and she is located in Crestwood ###-###-####). My son who is now almost 4 had a lot of the same issues. He ate al...
- Dr. Jennifer Arter at Blue Fish Pediatrics near West County Mall. My DD was always huge (off the charts) but then from 9 months to 16 months gained NO weight at all. ...
- I have kidney problems, so Dr. Susan Irvine had both kids checked when they were just a few weeks old. She talked us through so much! She works from St. Mary's in Mary...
Trying to Gain Weight and It's Not Happening for Me!
Asked by K.R. from Grand Forks
on April 10, 2009
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I had my DS a year ago and became depressed in the fall and lost a lot of weight. I'm 5'7" and I now weigh 125 and I haven't weight that little since 8th grade. I know...
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- I would stop focusing on a number and start focusing on whether or not you are eating healthy, working out and getting the help you need with the "depression". I'm 5'...
- I know how you feel. I have had four boys I'm 5'8" and only weigh 110 lbs. I went to a GNC and got a powder that you can mix with milk. It's called Enormass. It he...
- K.- Have you had a physical? A physical would check out health aspects and rule out any illnesses. Then you can concentrate on eating and exercise. Consulting a nu...
6 Year Old Loosing Weight
Asked by K.R. from Youngstown
on March 28, 2009
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Hey Mommies,
My son is 6- will be 7 in July and only weighs 38lbs. He was to the Dr about 4 or 5 months ago and weighed 45 which put him in the 5% the Dr did...
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- You should get some Pedisure, it's like Ensure but for kids. It tastes good and have vitamins and calories that will help. My grandson is on the small side and had the...
- I'd definitely take him for a checkup. See if they'll send you to a developmental pediatrician to rule out other issues as well. Pediasure is great for adding calories...
- Hi K., It sounds as though the only thing your boy does slowly is eat! I'll bet that he is a ton of fun. I agree with Rebecca on this. You need to rule out a thy...
Could It Be Twins?
Asked by A.M. from Savannah
on December 23, 2006
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Hello, I just went to my OB appointment and I was 15 and 1/2 weeks. I am huge like a basketball already and everyone tells me, "Its your third, your body already knows...
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- My second pregnancy was a twin pregnancy. I was definitely showing sooner than I thought I would. I found out at 8 weeks that it was twins. If you are really concer...
- Its prob just exactly what everyone else says its most likely just that your body is used to it. If there were two your ob would prob already hear 2 heartbeats. good l...
- you are just gonna have to wait my dear because when i was prego with my first child I weighted about 95 lbs when i got prego by the time I had him i gained abo...
Underweight
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on May 30, 2007
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So here's my dilemma. I need help with my 11 month old's nutrition because he's underweight and he's allergic to milk. I know soy milk doesn't have all the fat babie...
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- i give my son next step soy formula. similac makes it and lipil does as well. he loves it and it has all it needs.
- There's a great book called "Super Baby Food" that has lots of great ideas for how to pack a lot of nutrition into small amounts of food. For good fats, try mixing in...
- Hi C., Has Ty dropped centiles on the growth chart? The reason I ask is because it is very normal for babies to be under the 5th percentile. In pediatrics, we sus...
Little One Not Gaining Weight...
Asked by E.C. from Nashville
on March 5, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I need your help and support again! My son will be 19 months on the 14th of March and barely weighs 21 pounds. He went in for his 18th month check up yest...
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- My sister's youngest was very skinny when he was younger (still is at 5), but her pedi had her give him a cup of milk with carnation instant breakfast mixed in every n...
- My son had trouble gaining weight after he started walking which was at 9 months. He still doesn't weigh as much as an average 3 year old but he's healthy and has rea...
- Hee hee, I hope you were joking on the twinkies and milkshakes. I agree with everyone else that there is probably nothing to worry about and once you get the blood...
