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Previous Downs Pregnacy
Asked by A.C. from Grand Rapids
on August 13, 2009
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I am 24 years old and ealier this year I delivered a baby at six months that died before birth, I later found out he had down syndrome,I am pregnant again and scared t...
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- I've had 3 amnios. The ones to check for lung function are different and come back in hours. The one for the genetic testing takes longer b/c they actually grow the ...
- First thing to remember there are false positives to this test, i know several people that have had them. The next thing is i have 2 beautiful healthy little girls bo...
- A. ~ I don't know how long it takes, but...since your first baby was Down's, didn't your doctor send you and your husband for genetic counseling? Most doctors would ...
AFP Screen Positive
Asked by P.K. from Dallas
on June 12, 2009
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My AFP tetra screen came back positive. I did my amnio yesterday and am waiting for results. The is my longest wait. I saw a lot of moms talk about this and feel encou...
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- Hi! Just like everyone else is saying, these tests are known to be false positives. My test came back positive with my first son. We had a level 2 sono performed wi...
- I have four children and am expecting our fifth in November. I started refusing the AFP test after our third. When I was pregnant with her my AFP came back indicatin...
- We experienced a simular thing back in 2005. Our AFP was off the charts, ultrasound was normal and Amnio was negitive for any defects. our baby boy was healthy and no...
Wii or DS?
Asked by R.V. from Phoenix
on October 29, 2008
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Hi Moms, I just wanted to put it out there and see what you thought. I want to get the kids a gift from Santa, I was thinking a Wii or them each a DS ( I think that ...
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- I honestly think that the Wii is a better investment. It is interactive and the kids won't be tempted to zone out and disconnect from others in the room. The Wii also ...
- Hi, It depends on your lifestyle... My kids have DS's and they're great for traveling. We take long road trips and if we go on vacation, they're great on the plane/c...
- Well I do not have either system but what I will tell you is from experience from another situation but apply it here. If you get the Wii there maybe fights over wh...
Organic Sunscreen and Other Products
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on May 27, 2008
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I am looking for organic sunscreen, and more importantly, something that won't burn my son's eyes if the screen gets in them. Any suggestions?
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- We use Burt's Bees sunscreen, and it's wonderful. It even has that super cool 1980's cocoa butter tanning oil smell, which I love.
- Hi K., I have to second the mercola summer survival kit, I just received the email also and ordered the kit, if you would like you can message me your email address an...
- Burts Bees makes an Organic one that can be found at Target and most chain stores. I was in Florida a few weeks ago. I used Coppertone 50spf uva/uvb in a continous...
Would like Review on the New Iphone, Blackberry Storm and Samsung Instinct
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on January 24, 2009
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I am looking into geting in all in one phone, mp3 player, calendar, and email.
I like the touch screen phones that are out but would like your reviews on if you hav...
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- My husband just got the blackberry storm and he loves it. At first he wanted to get the Iphone but after a ton of comparison shopping he decided on the blackberry.
- My husband always said he thought the iphone was overrated until he got one for Christmas this year and now he is OBSESSED with it. He thinks it's the greatest thing h...
- My husband has the Samsung Instinct and really likes it. He was going to get the I-Phone and did a lot of comparison shopping before he purchased. He got the phone thr...
First Trimester Screen - Positive Result
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on March 3, 2009
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Last Friday, I went for my first trimester screen. My doctor didn't require them when I was pregnant with my first child, so this was new to me. The lady doing the s...
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- On my first pregnancy I received a false positive. Everything came out just fine and my son is a very healthy acitve two year old. I've had several friends who recei...
- K., I have personally known 2 women who had the "positive" Down's syndrome blood test, but they both ended up having babies that did not have Down's. Both babies wer...
- I received similar results. When the doctor called me to discuss the option of an amnio, he said there is always a slight risk of losing a pregnancy when an amnio is c...
4 Y/o Took Screen Out of 2Nd Story Window
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on February 16, 2009
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This is my first time asking a question on here, but I definitely need advice! When I put my son to bed last night, I saw he had taken the screen out of his window. Th...
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- Will your son obey you if you tell him to "never never take the screen off the window again." Af
- R. I am a young mother of 4 and safety is certainly a big issue. There are windows with a clip to block the window from opening over 1 inch. We have those, so there ...
- We have the Guardian Angel Window Guards from One Step Ahead and love them. Our windows go almost to the ground which means the kids can climb on the window guards, b...
Health Condition Unexplained
Asked by K.K. from Phoenix
on May 3, 2008
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I am looking for free medical diagnosis of this condition that I have recently come down with. I can't seem to find any website that can come up with free ideas as to ...
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- Dear K., I am no Doctor and cannot give medical advice. However I wanted to tell you about an herbal product that I am taking that helps me deal with my arthritis ...
- Did they check all of your hormone levels? One little thing out of whack could create a hell-ish feeling for you. Good luck and I hope they find the problem very soo...
- Hi K., I am a Health Counselor and Nutritional Consultant and would be happy to talk with you. It's really not as much about the "diagnosis" as it is understanding...
TV Show "Family Guy" Opinions for Kids
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on January 17, 2009
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I screen what my kids watch very closely. Last night when I went out, my husband let the kids watch Family Guy. I don't think it's an age appropiate show for young k...
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- Totally inappropriate! It is a funny show, but for adults. The only good thing about your son being so young is that he probably didn't understand any of it. I don't t...
- i'm not super strict when it comes to tv for my son but one show that he is not allowed to watch is family guy. i don't even like to watch the ads for that show!!!
- I agree! My husband will put on the Simpson's and Family Guy and both are not child oriented. They are also not morally appropriate and it doesn't send them the corr...
Can You Reccomend a Good Child's Counselor or Psychologist in the Wausau Area?
Asked by A.L. from Wausau
on August 23, 2007
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My daughter is out of control! In the 7 years of her life I have tried nearly every sort of discipline tactic and nothing works. I have noticed an overall trend where ...
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- Contact Children's Service Society. I'm formally from Wausau. It's over by Applebee's. I've personally been counseled there as an adult with depression and anger is...
- Hi A......I too had this problem with my son only his didn't really efect me until he was about 10 or 11. He was totally out of control he would stick his foot or arm...
- Did anyone ever suggest allergies? I hadnt thought of it myself, till a friend went through it all. They adjusted her childs diet, and volia! A new child! just a tho...
