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Milk Free Diet While Breastfeeding
Asked by S.F. from Dayton
on November 5, 2008
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My daughter has severe reflux and the GI doctor has recommended that I try a milk free diet for 2-3 weeks. They provided me a handout and I've started to read labels....
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- I have experience with a milk free diet. I substituted with rice milk. It worked out really well. Any recipes you have that call for milk, you can use rice milk, even ...
- Good luck with that! I had to try a milk-free diet while BF my second because she was wheezy. I lasted about 11 days; EVERYTHING seemed to have milk products. My da...
- I am actually vegan which means no animal products. I have found that Rice Milk is a good alternative. I used soy for a while, but since we get so much soy in our di...
Seeking Answers and Information on Carbocain
Asked by S.T. from Albany
on May 25, 2009
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I have been told that I had allergic reaction to Carbocain, after they injected it in me to perform a D & C which was not completed until the next night under sedation...
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- What I've found online about Carbocaine is that it's used for dentistry - so that is confusing me. I don't know anything about it, and I refused a D&C when I miscarrie...
- S., Allergic reactions are not uncommon for the "caine" family (there are 6 of them, including Lidocaine) of local anesthetics and also more frequently the preservati...
- I gues my only suggestion would be to go to a library and look in a PDR if there is one available. It is the Physicians Desk Reference of drugs.
"Step" Issues
Asked by L.B. from Canton
on August 8, 2009
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How do I deal with my husband threatening to separate his income from our finances because 2 of my daughters who live with us basically ignore him? We've been married...
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- Sounds like some family or couples counseling might be in order. If he wants to separate finances, and effectively split the family, that's a serious issue. I'm guessi...
- It seems like your husband is being just as immature as your daughters. If your daughters are being disrespectful, then the two of you should mutually come up with a ...
- 1st...sign up for a Dave Ramsey class together! His class could change your life, but really I think this is more than a money issue....him seperating his money shows...
The Kindergarten "Preparedness List"
Asked by C.H. from Tampa
on August 2, 2009
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I enrolled my daughter up for kindergarten and the school handed me a "list" of things to bring to openhouse night. Seriously, $64 worth of stuff for her, with a note ...
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- It is irritating isn't it?
- Ticks me off too. I like my kids to have good quality materials to use (the pencils that the lead is not so soft that you can't see it; and the erasers actually erase...
- The preparedness list is handed out to help the teacher, help your daughter, learn to her maximum potential. Unfortunately even though you pay taxes to send your chi...
My Park Owner Won't Fix up the Streets in My Park.
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on May 24, 2009
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Has anyone ever dealt with a "slum landlord"? My situation is this, I live in a mobile home park and it in the last year the lot rent was raised due to the parks expen...
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- I would approach the city government about it to see who's responsible. If rent has gone up in order to fix things up I would think you should see evidence of it. ...
- conatact FOX 2 problem solvers. You'll be amazed at how quickly they respond. Good luck :)
- M., Here is a link to the Michigan Consumer Protection Agency with the Attorney General's Office. This link takes you to a pdf file that details the rights and res...
Is Sucking a Pacifier Really Harmful If Done Only When Falling Asleep?
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on May 17, 2008
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My now 3 year old still uses a pacifier to fall asleep. She rarely takes a nap so it's usually at night and again, once she falls asleep, it falls out of her mouth an...
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- I always thought the only "harm" was that it would push the teeth out of line. My son (who is 3) still uses his binkie and his teeth look fine. I was a thunb sucker ...
- My 2 yr old still gets his paci at naptime and bedtime. It relaxes him and if his "baby" teeth are going to fall out anyway, I honestly don't see the harm. Better the ...
- My son is 3 years old and just gave up the pacifier I was worried because his teeth started taking on the shape of the pacifier. Our family Dr said it could affect h...
Generic Formula
Asked by K.P. from York
on February 9, 2007
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I have always bought the enfimal gentelease brand formula for my 5 mos old daughter. I am unable to afford it any more and have found that sam club sells a generic fo...
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- HI K., I nurse, but when I wasn't able to in the beginning, my daughter definitely preferred one formula over another. If you look the company up on line or call the...
- The government regulates what goes into the formula so the generic ones are just as good as the name brand ones. Some babies prefer certain kinds over others though, ...
- I have never had a problem. In fact one time I stopped and compared labels they were made exactly the same way and when I asked the pedi about it she said that 9 times...
Possible ADHD Worries Me
Asked by B.K. from Chicago
on January 27, 2009
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I've been closely watching my 18 month old son and he seems very hyper-active. Always on the go, just won't sit still for a minute. Also he doesn't focus for long an...
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- at 18 mos, they are all active and busy. you should be concerned if they are not. attention span at this age is 10 minutes! I would not worry much until they get to be...
- Dear B., This sounds like normal toddler behavior, though you're right for keeping an eye on it. A skilled psychiatrist or psychologist wouldn't ever label a toddle...
- Very normal toddler behavior. Children won't have an "attention span" until about 3 years old. Even then, it will only be for a few minutes if it's an activity you're ...
Feedback/Support Dealing W/ Narcissistic, Lying , Emotionally Abusive Ex
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on July 31, 2006
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Boy, talk about someone that can drive you nutz! I am now really suffering the consequences of a poor decision (settling in a marriage and having a child --unplanned-...
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- S., I am a Step-mother and deal with similar issues from my husband's ex wife. So I am on the other side of the fence and can completely see your point and understan...
- Hey, girl! I don't have any advice either, I just wanted to offer some support as well. Hang in there! I agree that knowing about the new wife is your business as i...
- HEY. i DON'T HAVE ANY ADVICE BUT PROBABLY WILL GO THROUGH IT SOON. I AM ABOUT TO GET A DIVORCE. I WANT ONE ANYWAY, AND MY HUSBAND IS LIKE THAT AND THAT IS WHY I MUS...
