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2 1/2 Year Old Not Sleeping Well
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on December 17, 2008
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Hi Moms! We have a 2 1/2 year old who all of a sudden is waking up almost every hour during the night. She cries and says she wants to cuddle with mommy, which is sw...
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- We went through this at 2yr. 2 mo. Rest assured, it passed. In all fairness, he had a virus coming on (which led to a double ear infection) and four teeth coming. A...
- FIrst try to rule out problems such as teething, ear infection or other medial conditions. A lot of the time, these medical issues and illnesses only manifest at nigh...
- It is a very good chance that the change is what is causing this. Is she requesting just you or will she also cuddle to daddy? Since you are her main support, she ma...
Moms Who Have Had c-sections.........where to You Shop for Clothes???
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on August 16, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I TRIED to do some shopping yesterday at Walmart to find a nice outfit to wear to my daughters meet the teacher night coming up. Unfortunately I'm not a g...
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- I would recommed getting a pair of Spanx, they are a lifesaver! I have had 2 c-sections as well and it is the only thing that I can wear under my clothes to hide the e...
- I can't attest to your question to c-section and a little overweight. I will say that if you purchase 1-2 NICE good pieces of clothing....you can use the more eco...
- Definitely invest in a good tummy-sucker-inner. ;) I found some super cute clothes for the curvy ladies on the Macy's & Dillards clearance racks yesterday. I could...
My Grandmother Is Dying --- Grief Advice for My 12 Yr Old
Asked by C.E. from Fayetteville
on March 19, 2007
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My (husbands) grandmother has cancer and is refusing treatment -- she is going downhill fast. Her and my 12 yr. old daughter are extremely close, I was also 12 when my...
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- Hi C., First of all, why do you see it as giving up? Maybe your grandmother has had a long full life and wants to die a natural death and go be with the Lord, natura...
- C., my mom died of cancer when my son was 9 and 3 weeks later my grandmother died too. It's the hardest thing in the world to go thru, but what helped my son is talki...
- Contact right now with her grandmother is crucial. Understanding human nature is difficult at any age. But, her knowing that her Grandmother loves her is very importan...
Walking
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on March 8, 2009
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Hey ladies, I would like to know if walking is good for weight loss and if so how much will I have to walk to lose 1-2 pounds a week
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- I built up to 10,000 steps each day and also take a nutritional food supplements that had helped me loose 16 lbs. Your craving goes and you will have more energy.
- Between child 1 & 2 I walked 3 times a week during the summer and lost 20 lbs. About 30-45 minutes each time.
- Walking is great exercise! I walk at least 2 1/2 miles per day and it keeps me in wonderful shape. My mother and aunts who are in their 60's and 70's have also walked ...
BreastFeeding Mama's
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on January 7, 2009
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I have asked a question on here before and got some wonderful responses so I thought I might ask another to any breastfeeding mama's or those who might be acquainted w...
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- First of all, thank your lucky stars that you are not battling extra weight. I lost with my first one but did not with the next two so weight loss is not a given. If...
- Hi A., I initially lost weight while BF, but I did develop hypothyroidism, so it quickly tapered off. Make sure your doctor measured thyroid antibodies (few do). If...
- Although this did NOT happen to me (I didn't lose a pound until I stopped breastfeeding, then when I stopped, the weight magically melted away with very little effort ...
Need Help with My Husband Taking Care of Our 14 Week Old.
Asked by G.E. from New York
on April 20, 2009
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My husband is awesome about taking care of our daughter who is 14 weeks old. The problem is that she gives him a really hard time. He is alone with her at least two ...
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- Hi G. - You are so lucky that you and your husband can share child care like that! I really think it is so good for the babes to have daddy time. My one little pe...
- every child has a favorite parent, which could change with time. he's not mommy right now. it's probably as simple as that.
- I just want to echo the others... your husbadn has to figure out who he is and parent in his way. To this day.... I am not my husband and he is not me. His way of so...
Can I Diet While Breastfeeding ?
Asked by B.B. from San Diego
on June 11, 2008
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Can any one help me out, my daughter is 7 weeks and I still can't fit into my jeans. I really don't eat any more then what I did before I was pregnant but I can't seem...
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- You've gotten quite a bit of advice already, but I just wanted to give a little input and share my experience to give you hope. I was sick most of my pregnancy (los...
- Umm, yeah again it has only been 7 wks., although I do know how you feel. It has been 3wks. for me and I'm on the scale almost daily and staring at my little pooch won...
- Do breastfeeding mothers need extra calories or fluids? By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC Calories | Fluids In general, you should simply listen to your body and eat to a...
Still Crying/emotional After 7 Weeks
Asked by K.A. from Fort Collins
on April 13, 2008
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I have a beautiful newborn son (7 weeks old) and an active/happy 18 month old son. I love them dearly and feel blessed to have them both. My husband is extremely suppo...
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- Congratulations on your new baby. Your situation sounds hard but not completely unusual. A difficult hospital experience can make it harder to get off on the right foo...
- Try to find a way to stay home. I have three children, I went back to work when my first was 7 weeks, my second was 3 months, and stayed home after the third. I wish...
- Hi Cathy, I am sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. BirthChat is a great group. Be sure to check in with your doctor to let them know what you are exper...
Which Program Is Recommended?
Asked by C.M. from Detroit
on June 15, 2009
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I have been trying to lose weight, for a little while now.
I researched Weight Watcher, Jenny Craig(tried both previously) and HMR henry Ford Weight Management Center...
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- Hi C., In 2003 I joined Jenny Craig.. It worked I lost the 60 pounds, now to keep it off I do eat Lean Cuisines or Weight watchers meals out of the frozen dept. a...
- Have you tried getting your metabolism tested? I go to Be Well (on Old Woodward) for nutritional coaching and personal training with Alissa, and recently had my metabo...
- Check out the creating wellness program at DiscoverBeWell.com It is located on S. Old Woodward in Birmingham. It gives you advice and guidance with all aspects of we...
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...
