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So Frustrated with Doctors!
Asked by N.G. from Portland
on December 4, 2008
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okay so, this is more of a rant than a question- just want to know what other's experience has been. My daughter is 8 months old, has seen 4 different doctors and I ha...
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- Our pediatrician, Dr. Joel Amundson, was with The Children's Clinic at Peterkort and left to open his own practice (Dr. Joel's Clinic) for the exact reason of being ru...
- We see Dr. Beverly Wittkopp at The Children's Clinic in the Peterkort building at Providence St. Vincent. She's nearing retirement, so I don't know if she's taking ne...
- Take your questions about feeding, sleeping, etc. to your local lactation support group or other moms group. Save the doctor visits for when your kid is sick. I have a...
Is My Marriage Salvagable???
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on September 15, 2008
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I would like to start off by thanking those of you who have addressed this similiar issue in the past and I appreciate your imput and concern either way. I am looking...
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- Maybe if you say he really is a great guy then I would work on it. Guys are dumb, most of them shut down when it comes to talking about how they feel. Hes just as ov...
- From your posting I would say YES your marriage is salvageable. Nothing looks like it is unforgivable. The key for my husband and I was a good couples counselor, Gale...
- Here is an easy way to objectively assess the situation: You have two daughters. What advice would you give to your daughter if she was in a similar situation? Wo...
Why the Rush?
Asked by E.R. from Chicago
on July 20, 2009
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I have noticed a lot of parents in my area (and on Mamasource) really pushing their kids to do things SO early. Like sports, classes, even potty training! It seems t...
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- Quite honestly, everyone thinks their kid will be behind if they don't sign him/her up early enough. In my area, many people sign their kids up for t-ball when they...
- In my opinion, it's the "keeping up with the Jones'" mentality. Everyone wants their child to be "the first", "the best", etc. I see where you are coming from and...
- This is really a complex question. I agree with the potty training.(My daughter has been working on it since 17 mos. but only because she is interested (she had a olde...
I Need to Have More Patience Anyone Else Feel That Way? Mom of 3 (5Yrs and Under
Asked by D.M. from New York
on September 30, 2008
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I just feel like some days are worse than others like today I feel like I am losing my patience sooo quickly and it is not fair to the kids cause I seem to rush them...
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- D.... again.. you are not alone...i only have 2 and can't imagine a 3rd in this mix (some days it feels like i have 6). do you have family around ? or maybe a high sch...
- Hey. When I read your note what I felt was relief that I am not so abnormal, and then seeing all the responses you have I feel even better. I also have 3 under 6 and...
- I didn't read your replies so maybe it's a repeat but my tip would be to learn EFT: www.emofree.com. S.
Should I Wean My Son to Have a 2Nd Baby?
Asked by K.N. from Salt Lake City
on December 13, 2008
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I have a breast feeding and fertility type question. I have an almost 16 month old son and we now nurse 2 or 3 times per day. At this point, I have not gotten my per...
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- My son is currently 22 months old and I'm still nursing. I wondered about my period returning and it finally did when he was 19 months old. Did you have problems in ...
- Congratulations on your wonderful nursing relationship! I do volunteer work with La Leche League, an international nonprofit group dedicated to helping moms get accu...
- Everybody is so different with their fertility. Some women conceive quite early while breast feeding exclusively, and others can't seem to get pregnant unless they we...
Seeking Advice on Persistent (Chronic?) Cough in Infants
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2009
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I am dealing with a situation that is not improving and would like to get some advice from moms with similar problem.
I was a stay-home mom until our son turned 4.5 m...
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- Sounds more like asthma. Is it possible to send him to grandma's or you work from home for a few weeks to see if his condition clears up? Could be allergic to someth...
- Just two quick thoughts -- Did the doctor recommend the warm mist humidifier? We always use cool mist, on our doctor's recommendation (though our child does not have t...
- We have had similar challenges with a persistent and strong cough. What has worked for us: albuterol to open up the lungs, and singulair for children to dry up the muc...
Could This Be a Bite?
Asked by D.P. from Raleigh
on June 2, 2009
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My son developed a pimple-like spot on his thigh on Saturday. It looks like a bug bite, and is red and aggravated with pus center. He never cried out if anything did b...
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- One thing that I didn't see mentioned is a tick bite. My dad and grandmother both got lyme's disease from a tick bite and the site looked very similar to what you des...
- This sounds unfortunately like an abscess/cellulitis.It is not real unusual beleive it or not,somne of these areas do grow MRSA per cultures howwever. I am ped nurse ...
- D., This sounds more like a boil. Put warm compresses on it and eventually it will drain. I would cover it with a bandage while it's draining too. M.
Weaning 1 Year Old off of Bottle
Asked by P.L. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I have a daughter who just turned one, and I'm now thinking about the process of weaning her off of the bottle and onto the cup. I'm also hoping to wean her...
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- Hi P., I started introducing my babies to the sippy cup as soon as they coul sit up, at 9 months they I only gave them one bottle a day, that was in the morning while ...
- Hi P., I would try to find a real "fancy" sippy cup that she would want to hold and play with. Just have her play with it and pretent to help her drink from it. I...
- Hi P., I put all my daughter's sippy cups in the bottom drawer. That way she can reach them. I let her pick out which one she wants to use (a lot of times she pulls...
18 Month Old Swallows a Penny,
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on November 13, 2006
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ok well we recently moved to chesterfield & i haven't found a ped. yet so if any one has a good one that would be great. But my main issue is that my 18 month old swol...
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- Hi R., My son was almost 3 when he swallowed a penny. The doctor told me to take him to the ER for an x-ray to make sure it wasn't stuck or blocking anything. It ...
- If it makes you feel any better, my mom still has the penny I swallowed. It's taped to the inside of her jewelry box. I'm 51 years old now, and never had any kind of ...
- Well a penny would be close to the same color of his bowel movement so it could be very easy to miss if you were actually going through it with your fingers. more tha...
3 Yr Old Is "Holding It" So She Wont Have to Go Potty
Asked by K.H. from Phoenix
on June 17, 2008
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Hi Ladies -
My friend is working on potty training her daughter. She's 3. They've been at this for quite sometime and Mom is losing it. Im sure anyone who has been...
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- Could be previous constip pain...avoiding pain again...so then the holding it. Or some psychologists talk of the idea that losing poop may seem like losing part of yo...
- My son had a similiar problem. We started him on a mild laxative MiraLAX. It is a powder we added to 4oz of orange juice (or any other drink you prefer) every mornin...
- Hi, K., What a good friend you are:) Has her diet changed? If she is getting constipated she might try and hold it back because it hurts. Try to give her some cant...
