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Advice from Other Mom's on My Concerns on My Son's Physical Development
Asked by J.W. from Philadelphia
on May 31, 2007
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I'm looking for some advice or input from anyone that may have experienced the same thing I'm going through. Basically looking to get some peace of mind. I am a first...
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- Hi J., Both my boys were premature, the 12 yr old was born at 32 weeks and my 7yr old was born at 28 weeks. Lamar started catching up by the time he was 1. I compared...
- Hi J., My daughter was born 3 1/2 weeks early as well. Everything you are describing, I feel like you were there with me with her. She didn't actually walk alone u...
- As a parent of a teenager and a 'tweenager... this is the ONLY time in your life you will beg your child to walk and talk... After you beg them to sit down for 2 minut...
Son Needs a Physical.....
Asked by B.L. from Tulsa
on July 15, 2009
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Okay, so my 7 year old son needs to get a physical before he can start football.. I want to warn him about what is going to happen.. Only I don't know what to say to h...
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- i do not think they give 7 year olds rectals if that is what you are worried about telling him....they didn't my 8 year old
- Hey B., call the doctors office and ask what they do at a 7 year old level then you can give your son some good info before it happens.
- Just tell them what they do. Or have your husband describe it, since he's a man and he knows the routine. And I recommend you or dad being in the room with him, as w...
Sanitary Pad Comfort for 11 Year Old Girls
Asked by J.L. from Oklahoma City
on June 8, 2008
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I have an 11 year daughter who has friends that are already getting their period. My friends moms are having a difficult time finding pads or tampons that are comfort...
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- My best advice is to get all the small packages of every different pad you can along with Midol and Pamprin, a heating pad or bottle and some chocolates. Everyone has ...
- i got mine when i was 10 years old, and i always used the thin Always maxi's they were as comphortable as it gets,lol. Until i could use tampons correctly.
- My daughter started when she was nine. Back then, either Tampax or Playtex actually made a Juniors tampon, specifically designed for younger girls' bodies. I don't kno...
Advice for Height and Weight and Flu
Asked by J.A. from Las Vegas
on May 31, 2007
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Good day I have 2 problems
First: My 10 m old just got the stomach virus last Sat and we saw her nurse Tues. The Dr could not come see her paitents for a while si...
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- From one mom to another... You are doing a great job... babies get sick and the stomach flu is the worst. Mine had it at around 9 months and we ended up in emergency r...
- J. A, pedalyte replaces fluids (electrolites) that are lost because of vomiting. It's better to give pedialite 1st and then give milk. It's not harsh like milk can ...
- WOW! 18 lbs and 29 inches is *excellent* for a 10 month old baby! How on earth are they telling you that she's too small? Especially if you're only 4'11! My daughter w...
Bones Cracking
Asked by M.O. from Denver
on April 25, 2008
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Hi all!
I was just wondering if my daughters bones cracking all the time is normal. Her knees, elbows, wrists, hips, ankles, back, neck.....everything cracks. Whe...
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- My joints alway cracked and are still loose. I'v enever found a solution, and I've tried a lot. I am more prone to joint pain and things like carpal tunnel syndrome ...
- My son cracks a lot too. Almost every time I pick him up it cracks his back and the other day I tried to gently pull his hand through his sleeve and it popped his wris...
- my daughter did that when she ws pretty young (under a year), and I did ask my doctor about it, and if I recall correctly (this was some years ago) he said babies have...
Advise Needed: Question Regarding 14 Month Old Son and His Banging His Head
Asked by K.A. from Detroit
on March 4, 2008
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I have a 14 month old son who when he goes to sleep, bangs his head on his crib (not lightly either) he can shake the house. He also slams his head into his high chai...
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- Well now this IS something up my alley. I'm a former head banger myself! Didn't get my way, WHAM, BAM! And you know what? I'm 54. I obviously survived. And 2 year...
- My son use to rock himself to sleep. He is 18 years old now and still does it. It is his way to comfort himself to relax so he can fall to sleep. You may want to fin...
- I got a chuckle from your dilema because according to my mother--I was a headbanger, like you described, when I was a toddler too! If it brings you any relief, I am...
Seeking Advice - Baby Has Not Rolled Over
Asked by V.S. from Charlotte
on May 1, 2008
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I have a 7 1/2 mo. old girl and she has not rolled over yet. I'm a bit concerned in the fact that alot of babies have rolled over by now. She has not rolled over once ...
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- My son was between 7 1/2 to 8 months when he first rolled over. He is 2.5 years old now and is happy and active. He was 9 months old when he sat up and was 16 months...
- Have you talked with your dr. yet about this? My oldest son has developmental delays. Although he did roll over on time by about 3 months -- he missed all of his oth...
- hello V., i am a new momma of a 5 month old. he too has not rolled over. he has rolled a few times on accident and got so upset and mad that they threw a fit and h...
My Daughter Is Small.
Asked by K.H. from Columbia
on January 27, 2008
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My daughter is very skinny, she is one year old, and weighs 18 lbs. 10 oz. and is 28 1/4 inches long. According to her doctor she is very healthy, and I know she is h...
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- hi K. she sounds like a very smart girl! tell them about all the other stuff she's doing. babies will usually only focus on one or two things at a time (even is one o...
- K., My favorite response is, "Results will vary!" And as a word of encouragement, my daughter is also small for her age and you already have the confirmation from ...
- UGH! That's a hard one. In my experience, it doesn't really matter what you tell them. They already have made up their minds that she is unhealthy or needs somethin...
