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My Baby Has a Flat Head!
Asked by A.H. from Grand Rapids
on July 16, 2007
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I need some reassurance that my 4 1/2 month old's head is going to round out. I have never seen such a flat head! He's spending more time in his exersaucer and has t...
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- Hi A., I have a three month old baby & she has a flat head. She likes to sleep on her right side more than her left. I try the neck and head exercise, spend more ti...
- Wow! I know just how you feel and I have GREAT tips for you! I have twin girls who had such flat heads. I was so upset that this would not fix itself (their ears were ...
- Hi A.~ Def. mention it to the doc so they can keep an eye on it. Sometimes, though, babies get flat heads, especially if they are good sleepers. I think you are doi...
When Did You Start Feeling Baby Movement?
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on April 24, 2007
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I'm getting a little nervous because I'm 14 weeks along into my 4th pregnancy and haven't felt any baby movement yet. I know it's still early but I felt my 1st baby a...
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- I am on my third right now. I did start feeling this one later, not till around 20-21 wks. Which is late I think, but now she moves around all the time, more then my o...
- Every pregnancy is different and you will get varying times that everyone felt the first movements. I would not stress over this though. The best thing I can tell yo...
- Hi J., When I was pregnant with my son I didn't feel him move until around 19-22 weeks. Now with my daughter I didn't feel her move until 18-20 weeks. I am sure i...
Just Found Out I Am Pregnant with TWINS!
Asked by E.M. from Norfolk
on July 23, 2009
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Hi all - I am just 6 wks along with TWINS (confirmed by Ultrasound yesterday). I have a 1.5 year old son, too. As happy as I am, I guess I am feeling overwhelmed abo...
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- ah yes, here you go....! I have a toddler who is 20 mos older than my twins. the twins are just over a year now. it's been a looooong year, but we've made it, and t...
- Congrats!!! I am a local coordinator for an au pair agency and would love to share with you information regarding hosting an au pair. It can be a wonderful experienc...
- First of all...Congrats on the twins!!!! I too have twins, their 6 1/2 y/o now but I do remember feeling that it was going to be crazy dealing with two infants! Earl...
Seeking Reassurance About Dental Procedure
Asked by D.R. from Austin
on February 7, 2008
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My dentist sent me to a periodontist who recommended osseous surger (known as flap surgery) to clean deep roots on one side of my mouth under a root canal, Yikes!!
I ...
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- If the dentist thinks this is necessary and the periodontist does too, then get it done!!! I do know that infection or decay can get to the bone of your jaw and you d...
- My mother used to have gum surgery often. You will be fine. I am so glad you are going to a specialist. This is an easy procedure. Don't be nervous. My son had somethi...
- Hi D.! I have been a dental hygienist for 9 yrs now. It sounds as if you're having some infection issues around that area or bone recession needing a graft...is th...
8 Month Old Baby Girl with a Large Head Circumference. Anyone Else? Update
Asked by A.D. from Phoenix
on March 9, 2009
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Hi everyone! My dilema today has me really paranoid and nervous. My 8 month old girl has been getting monitored since she was 6 months old because of a large head circ...
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- Hi A. - my daughter had the same thing - her daddy is only 6 ft tall but has a large head - I dont see it as being any larger than anyone else in either of their cases...
- HI A., My son was born 2 weeks early and weighed 11 pounds and was 99% or more on everything! He is now 6 and is 'normal' in every way. I always thought his head was...
- been there done this. my first daughter was also on the high side of the chart with everything esc. her head. my husband is VERY large headed so is his mom and i dont ...
Crazy to Switch OB at 33 Weeks??
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on March 31, 2009
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Hi everyone,
I was just wondering if I would be completely nuts to switch OB/GYNs at 33 weeks. Would another practice even take me this far along? Has anyone else d...
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- I really like the Women's Health Care Group. They are at OPRMC in the Doctors building right next to the hospital, and there are many different providers. I see Dr Mou...
- L., i don't have any experience with this situation, but it looks like a lot of the advice given is to switch if that's what you want to do. if you do, i applaud you b...
- If you don't like your doctor you should change. I love mine, Dr. Maureen King with Women's Care, ###-###-####. Good luck.
19 Month Old Has Never Slept Through the Night
Asked by S.W. from Sacramento
on April 1, 2008
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Hello Moms,
My very advanced and tall 19 month son has never slept through the night since he was born. My husband and I were very fortunate that weening breastfeedin...
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- I feel for you...my best suggestions would be to put a night light in his room. Put on some soft classical music, or better yet, leave him safely at night with Christi...
- To give you some comfort, my four year old doesn't sleep through the night. He wakes up atleast once and he slips into our bed. We have tried a lot of things, but he...
- The biggest piece of advice I can give you is to stay consistent. Whatever you decide to do to get him to stay in bed, stick w/it! I'd also suggest starting off slow...
My Teen and Tampons...
Asked by M.M. from Santa Barbara
on January 13, 2009
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Hello Mamas! I would like to know what the general thoughts are on teens and tampons. Maybe I am too paranoid on "letting go" of my little girl, but I seem to be havin...
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- Totally safe and they make them for teens now, too. When my daughter starts her cycle, I'll encourage her to use them because I remember having to use pads for the lo...
- Hi M., I started with tampons after my 2nd period when I was 12 1/2 (33 years ago when tampons weren't that great). It made me feel more comfortable because the pads...
- Hi M.. Please let her. I used to sneak them because my mom didn't allow them and I relied on what my friends taught me. It's so much more important that she is educate...
Seeking Mom's with Experience with ANXIOUS Child
Asked by J.A. from Portland
on March 10, 2007
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For the past month, my 5 year old daughter has been increasingly anxious. She is confessing to things that she fears is bad and is excessively worried. For the past f...
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- I may have some resources. Will research and get back to you. Ok here is what I was able to find. HOpe this is helpful. Not sure about sliding scale clinics but ...
- I knew a family who had a girl about the same age as your daughter and she was diagnosed with and even hospitalized with an anxiety disorder. I didn't know the girl he...
- Hi my name is A.. I have a daughter that just turned 6 in January, and she started having anxiety January of last year I have seen several counselors and doctors and t...
Emotional, hormonal...oh & 33 weeks...needing Reassurance!
Asked by I.L. from Bakersfield
on January 6, 2009
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I know this is going to sound like the emotional rantings of a pregnant lady, but I can't seem to help it!
I am thankfully, approaching the end of my second pregnancy...
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- I just had baby #2 and was blown away by the way my heart expanded. I not only quickly felt a deep love for this new child, but I also felt like my love for my husban...
- Your heart is like the Grinch's heart, the moment you give birth your heart will grow 5 sizes in that moment!!! Don't worry, just enjoy these last few weeks and cheri...
- Hi I. I had my first child (daughter) after 10 years of marriaage (after some medical help) and she was the most beautiful thing ever. She was all I needed and want...
