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Does My 3 Year Old Weigh Too Much?
Asked by S.R. from Pittsburgh
on December 9, 2006
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I just wanted some opnions. I have a 3 year old ,turned three 10-25-06, She weighs 37 pounds and is 38 1/2 inches tall. Should I be concerned about her weight and shou...
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- My daughter was born in March of 2003 and weighed in at 6lbs 13oz. My son was born in October of 2005 and weighed 7lbs 4oz. My daughter is 40lbs and 42in. She wears ...
- Glad they said not to worry about this. I have been told all along to not worry about my son's weight. He turned 3 in May and now weighs 42 lbs. The important thing ...
- My son was three on October 1st he weighed 9 lbs. 15 oz. at birth. He is 38.5 inches and 32 pounds. My four year old is 39 inches and 43 pounds. Half an inch and eleve...
Pcos
Asked by S. from Minneapolis
on March 31, 2007
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This past week I was "diagnosed" with PCOS, which is to say that I was casually told that I have it and that I would be getting some blood work next week. I expressed...
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- Hi S., PCOS runs in my family, but I've been a runner since age 15 in addition to being conscientious about nutrition which has kept me thin and probably will help wi...
- I too have PCOS, I was diagnosed when I was 19. The dr. said the same thing...pretty much don't worry unless you are trying to concieve. I found a different dr after d...
- S. - I have PCOS. My main symptoms include being overweight with great difficulty losing (especially around my middle) and no ovulation/periods. soulcysters.net doe...
Fetal Heart Attack?
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2009
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Hi all,
I have run into a difficult situation and want to see if any of you or know of anyone who has experienced this before. I appreciate any input! I am about 22...
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- I can't help you with any medical advice. But, I can tell you to stay off the internet for medical stuff. You can find anything you want to hear-and not all of it is...
- M., I just want to let you know I prayed for you guys and the baby. I believe in God's power to heal. Look at how miraculous childbearing is in the first place :) ...
- I am so sorry. I know being pregnant that is the last thing you want to hear. My bothers little girl was born with four small holes in her heart. She just turned o...
Another Heart Surgery
Asked by A.S. from Cleveland
on September 23, 2006
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Just wanting to know if any other mom's have a child with down syndrome that was also born with heart deffects. Our 15 month old son will be going in next month for h...
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- hi well A. my son also has down syndrom but he only had the right asv repaired when he was born he had 2 holes in his heart but they waited until he was 13 months to ...
- Hi A.! Oh the things families go through! Your son is a champ!! It's amazing how resilient kids can be! Our situation is a little different, but I understand what ...
- Hello! Congrats on your baby boy. We have a daughter who is 4 years old with Down syndrome. While she was born with heart defects, they are not as severe as your son's...
Help Husband Get Motivated to Lose Weight
Asked by B.G. from St. Louis
on November 25, 2008
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I need a good way to help motivate my husband to lose weight without nagging him. He's overweight and has skin psoriasis. Losing weight would help with this conditio...
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- B. my advice to you is leave it alone. you can not encourage him to lose weight without sounding like you disapprove of who he is right now. You can however set a go...
- I think it is all in the way it is presented. While I agree that it has to be his choice and you cannot force the issue, you can express your concern and support in a ...
- Since TV seems to be where he wants to be, bring the excercise in the form of play with the little one and the TV to him. If you watch any type of show that has mus...
Birth Control
Asked by J.K. from Pittsburgh
on January 19, 2009
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I am looking to be put on some form of birth control, my concern is the side effects. Both of my parents passed away at a fairly young age of heart disease (my mother ...
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- This is a good medical question, and a really good one to ask your doctor.
- I am not allowed to use birth control, due to high blood pressure etc. I am also sensitive to something in condoms. I have not used any form of birth control in abou...
- I will put the issue of religion aside because i do not believe that has any place in a Mom blog. I am currently using the Mirena. It is an incredible form of birth co...
Heart Disease
Asked by W.C. from Dallas
on August 22, 2007
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Last year I was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy. I am 36 years old, my father had the same thing at the same age I am now. He passed at the age of 40. After find...
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- W., If your doing all that you can do(eating well, exercise, etc.) then you have to give this thing over to God. I'm not sure if your a believer or not, but I defin...
- W., life is fleeting and fragile and we all take life for granted most of the time. When something like this awakens and heightens our sense of our own mortality, it ...
- Hi W., I used to work for the American Heart Association. There IS hope for people like you! As long as you pay attention to your nutrition and take your meds like ...
