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Advice Needed on How to Request a Transfer to a Different Teacher
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on August 18, 2009
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My friend's daughter is starting her 3rd grade this month and they just attended the introductory meeting with her new teacher. He is, as the teacher in the 2nd grade,...
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- As a teacher newly out of school and unable to find a job yet, I was appalled at your friend's reasoning for transferring her daughter to another classroom. Some of t...
- Just because he's knew doesn't mean he's not going to be an outstanding teacher. If your friend is insistent about this tell her to go to the principal and explain he...
- I agree with the previous post and respectfully say that just because a teacher is "new" does not make them a poor teacher. I go into a LOT of classroom and sometimes...
Information on CT Scans for 1-Year-old
Asked by C.H. from Houston
on August 18, 2009
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My one-year-old daughter has to have a CT scan of a mass on her neck. My questions are: Has anyone been through this? Was the child sedated? How do they sedate a 1-y...
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- My 6 month old had a CT Scan of his head about 3 weeks ago. He did not have to be sedated. All I had to do was hold his head still and the scan itself probably took ...
- I saw your request and wanted to share my experience with you. My son (now 22) had to have CT scans when he was little and was sedated several times. I have several ...
- My daughter had a hemangioma on her neck and had to have a CT scan as a 6 or 8 month old (don't remember exactly, she's 8 years old now). We just did everything the do...
Have You Had an Endometrial Ablation??
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on June 6, 2008
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I am 40 and have suffered with really bad cramps since my teens. I found out in 2002 that I had endometriosis and had laproscopic surgery. We are finished having chil...
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- Hello, I had the ablation done in 2004 and it worked good for about 6 months and my dr told me that its NOT guaranteed to work but i took the chance and did it. In Fe...
- I've had both. I would steer you to go down the ablation path first. I think I'm an exception to the rule. The ablation didn't work for me at all. But, I was havin...
- I was having horrible cramps and done with having kids. I was having periods that were 2-3 weeks long and becoming anemic. I had the ablsion 5 years ago this summer ...
Reaching Out to Other Big Boobed Mommy's!
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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I am wondering if there is anyone else out there with this horrible curse. I am a 34G and I believe a pretty average size of 5'5", and a pant's size of 10 or an 8. I h...
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- Hi M., I had a breast reduction 5 years ago and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Growing up, I always had large breasts and was always self-conscio...
- Hi M., I had a breast reduction a few years ago now (before children). I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY I did!!! I would do it again in a heartbeat!!! I wasn't a G but I was...
- Hi M., oh I sometimes wish I had that problem! I never seemed to develop even after kids! I was still a 32 AA after baby two. I have actually had implant surger...
Is the Dentist Really That Necessary?
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on August 12, 2009
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My 7 year old really dislikes the dentist. She dislikes the attempts at x-rays (makes her gag), the teeth polishing, etc. Short of drugging her I really feel that I ...
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- The best way to keep your children's teeth healthy are healthy diet, lots of brushing with NON floridated paste, especially after carbs, ( I keep a toothbrush pack in ...
- i agree that it would be good for you to find a dentist who will take the time to explain the procedures more to you. they are doing much more than just xrays and fluo...
- I'd call around for a dentist who paints on the flouride: those spongges are one of my worst memories of the dentist, but my kids haven't had to endure them. I think ...
7 Month Old "Tongue-tied"
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on November 11, 2008
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Tomorrow my 7 month old is undergoing surgery for ankyloglossia or "tongue-tied." Has anyone had any experience with this procedure? I can nurse 3 hours before the s...
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- Hi C., my brother had this surgery done when he was in kindergarten. It helped tremendously with his speech and I don't remember him being in much pain. I think it wil...
- I think it is great that you are having it done now. My daughter didn't have hers clipped until after she was 3. We have been in speech for a year and half now. If ...
- My son had it earlier this year when he was 4. He did pretty good, but he was crying really hard when he came out of surgery. They did not let me know that the gas t...
Info on Endometrial Ablation
Asked by J.F. from Cleveland
on August 10, 2009
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Hi! I am scheduled to have an endometrial ablation done next week due to very heavy periods. I have read the info and obviously talked with my doctor, but wanted to ...
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- I have had one done two years ago and have not had a single period since!! I love it!! I too was having the heaving bleeding. Where are you getting it done? Who is...
- I had the same procedure done a little over 2 years ago for exactly the same reason. Whoever "discovered" this procedure is a genius! Other than a little cramping a ...
- I had it done about 3-1/2 years ago. It was done outpatient, and I had very little trouble. I haven't had a period since. I used to have severe cramping, and don't an...
Two Year Old with a UTI
Asked by S.L. from New York
on August 10, 2009
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My two year old daughter was just diagnosed with a UTI. She complained for about a week to a week and half that her "pee pee" burned.. Then she ran about a 103.1 feve...
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- A few weeks ago my 2 yr old daughter had an unexplained high fever that lead to a febrile seizure. In the ER they did a catheter to check for a UTI. There were 2 nur...
- My daughter had this & it wasn't as bad as we expected. They actually used an infant feeding tube b/c it was the smallest in size that they could use as a catheter. A...
- S., My one yr old just went through this. I was at the Urologist(sp?) all day yesterday. My daughter had two catheters done - once for the diagnosis and again for...
Essure Sterilization
Asked by A.F. from Denver
on May 17, 2009
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I'm scheduled for an Essure procedure for sterilization. Has anyone had this procedure? What did you think of it? Anything I should know? I'm a little concerned becaus...
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- Not much help here. I had never heard of this before, but have been reading up on it. Most women say they have cramping for the 1st day or so, but that seems to be all...
- While I haven't had the procedure done myself, I worked in a private practice OB/GYN office that performed tons of procedures. We never had any complaints from patien...
- I got the Essure done shortly after it first came out, I believe in 2004 when it was still done in the hospital (I was the 3rd one my Dr did) I have had no issues a...
Sedation for a Dental Exam for a Toddler
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on November 7, 2008
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Hello all,
I have a daughter who is soon to be 3. She is very sensitive- and afraid of noises such as the vacuum, blender and anything else that makes a buzzing no...
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- Unless she has a reason that she has to go to the dentist, I would wait. When my kids (now 7 1/2 and 5) each turned 3, I started thinking about taking them to the den...
- The root of the cause...sensory integration disorder. Occupational therapy at the Abilities Center would be the most helpful for your daughter. They will be able to ...
- L., Hi, Been THERE!! First, call the office again, ask if they ALSO strap her down, many pediatric dentist do, That was the worst for my son! We found another dentist,...
