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Sister Going over the Edge Emotionally
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on October 9, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My sister (2.5 years younger) has pretty much lost her emotional foothold. She lives away from family (which, where my mother is concerned is a good thing)...
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- P., that's such a tough situation to be in, for her and for you. While I do not have experience that compares to this, I can say that I identify with your position....
- I am so sorry to hear about your sister's problems. It might be helpful for your sister to get involved with a support group to work through her anger, guilt, etc. ov...
- You've gotten good advice already. I just want to add that I don't think you should ever say to your sister what YOU believe she could or could not know about the baby...
Can Periods Become Late Due to Being Sick?
Asked by A.H. from Rockford
on February 24, 2009
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I was sick with the stomach flu about two weeks ago and am now due for my period. Has anyone out there ever had their period be late from being sick? Even if it was ...
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- Yes. Anything can cause your cycle to change if your body is under stress. New medications, upper respiratory infection w/ a heavy cough, becoming dehydrated, as is ...
- I'll state the obvious, since nobody else has: is it possible that you could be pregnant? Especially since you had the "stomach flu" (no such thing, by the way--it lik...
- Our whole family just had the stomach flu (there is such a thing, it may be technically norovirus or rotavirus but still stomach flu to me and you, not all barfing is ...
Baby Not Getting over Cold
Asked by M.S. from Spokane
on March 24, 2008
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Anyone else having trouble with the little ones not getting over the cold/croup/flu that is going around?
My 8 week old just can't seem to get over it. He was sick at...
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- Rotavirus is nasty and just has to run its course. It took a week for my toddler to get over it (and his temperature was really high for days, and in the hospital for...
- Poor little guy. It sounds like he picked up the 2 year olds bug since his body was already down. Just make sure you keep inputting fluids as he is putting them out....
- You can put a bottle of hand sanitizer next to the front door and make everyone "clean-up" as they come in the door. Also, regular handwashing -- like hourly. It's a...
Our List Is up and We Need Some Info on a Few Bases, Please Help!
Asked by K.R. from Stationed Overseas
on April 8, 2008
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If you have any info on Moody GA, Tinker OK, or Whiteman MO please lay it on me. I want it all ladies don't hold anything back. I wan the good, the bad, and the ugly...
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- Hello K.. My husband and I just PCS'd from Whiteman, MO after spending 5 and 4 years at that base respectively. I didn't like it there, personally, but some people do...
- I have heard good things about tinker but never been there. we Visited Whiteman and it is a very small town but close to the city (I think its Kansas City). It would b...
- Hello, I was at whiteman for 5 years, active duty, and loved it. I had my first child there in warrensburg. We went through a midwife. the hospital is wonderful. ...
What to Do When Your Child Is Sick and You Don't Have Insurance for Them?
Asked by K.H. from Houston
on March 18, 2008
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We have had our children on Texas Childrens but for this year they say that we make to much money to qualify. It deosn't make sense because we don't make alot of mone...
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- Call some different walk-in clinics. I think the one in Tomball charges $50 depending on what you need. Most will do basic physicals for school too and minor emergency...
- Hello K., What about a discount plan? Something is better than nothing. Ameriplan usa. God Bless, J.
- Take your kids to the ER and have them checked out or try to apply for the Chips insurance,or you can always get the number and find out what you need to do to apply.D...
Any One
Asked by S.H. from Norfolk
on February 13, 2008
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Has any one had a child with RSV? My grandson (16 mos.), has been recently diagnosed. His mother breastfed him, has been the picture of health until now. He is very...
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- Hi S.. My son was hospitalized with RSV when he was 22 months for 4 days. He also had the nebulizer, steroids, and an antibiotic for an ear infection at the same tim...
- Congratulations to you S. from one Grandma to another. What an awesome experience you are in for. Personally, I am not familar with RSV but I find a website you migh...
- Hi, S.. I have two nephews (both premies) who had RSV. They were both on the nebulizers, etc. The first had to be in the hospital quite a few times. Both have outg...
Baby Can't Get Well and I Don't Know What to Do Next.
Asked by G.M. from Myrtle Beach
on April 30, 2007
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My 16 month old daughter has been sick with a cold for a month or longer. She has basically had this same problem since she was 2 weeks old. She has been on antibiot...
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- Some times it takes a while for things to improve after starting medication. It seems like your ped is willing to try other things. I think moving her right now will...
- I would recommend a speciallist, it sounds like she has been on too much meds as it is. Seek an ENT or asthma speciallist. My oldest when she was a baby she will keep ...
- WOW! Sounds like déjà-vu for me with my son. I delivered at 37 weeks. From the moment he came into the world, he had breathing difficulties. He was flown to MUSC...
Normal Behavior for a 1 Year Old?
Asked by J.W. from Cincinnati
on July 1, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
My son will be 1 on Saturday and over the last week or so, I've seen some changes in him and I'm wondering if it is normal,related to teething or if some...
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- Awww, he's probably teething! Poor baby! Grocery stores have natural teething tablets you can buy for under 10 dollars. They are sold in the baby items section. I don'...
- With orajel, I would put some on my finger and sort of smear it around the area where the tooth is coming in. It's a similar method to check for teeth. Slip your finge...
- Sounds like terrible two's starting early :) I can't help ya with the whining and fussyness, neither one of my two girls now 17 yrs and 13 yrs do I remember being fuss...
3 Week Old, Red Around Eyes, Dry Stuffy Nose, Sneezing
Asked by H.B. from Evansville
on June 13, 2008
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I am not too worried but my husband keeps bringing it up so I figured I would ask on here. My 3 week old, in the last 2 days has gotten a dry stuffy nose, she sounds c...
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- Hi my name is G. I Have 5 kids 16 and up. I think you should take her to the Dr it sounds like she has an infection and need some antibiotics. I hope she gets to feeli...
- I know she is very very young, but it sounds like allergies to me. I am no expert, but that's what it made me think of. I don't believe their is any medicine you can g...
- H., Allergies are bothering my daughters and all their friends right now, worse than ever, so maybe that's what your daughter has. However, because she's so young, ...
5 Month Old Suddenly Rejects Bottle-- Ear Problem?
Asked by A.S. from Pittsburgh
on July 16, 2008
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I have 5 month old twins. They are primarily breast fed. One of them has been given supplemental bottles nearly every single day (just an ounce or two to make sure h...
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- Hi A., Kudos to you for nursing twins! That is a big commitment and you should be so proud for doing it! As long your little one is nursing well, then he probably ...
- Hi A.. It could be an ear problem...not all babies pull at their ears or cry alot when they have an ear infection. Some ear infections don't even hurt! I am recov...
- I second the tooth. My son wouldn't put any nutrition in his mouth that wasn't a nice, soothing breast while cutting teeth until he got his first 2 tops and bottoms i...
