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Seeking Pediatrician near Des Plaines / Park Ridge Vacinity
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on July 15, 2007
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We are having our first baby in October and are starting to look around for a pediatrician. We prefer someone who is open-minded to homeopatic/alternative ideologies ...
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- We live in Des Plaines and take our kids to Dr. Minkus in Skokie. It's only about a 20 minute drive and well worth it for the care and attention we receive. Dr. Minkus...
- Hi- We see Dr. Arkema at AMG in Glenview on Milwaukee Avenue. There are 4 pediatricians in the practice, and they used to be on Golf Road in Des Plaines. She has ne...
- Cathy Divencenzio in Skokie, across the street from Old Orchard Mall.
What to Do When You Feel like Your World Is Breaking from Underneath Your Feet
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on November 13, 2007
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Hi Ladies... I'm feeling lost and I need some help but I need to start at the beginning. My significant other and I have known each other for almost 8 years but he wa...
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- Hi J., I'm truly sorry to hear the pain in your voice. This is a decision only you can make. I just would like to give you some things to think about. First ask ...
- Hi J., I was in the same situation. My husband and I were together for 9 years before we got married. At first, I thought like these other women, "if it ain't broke,...
- Sometimes when you have to walk away from something. You do lose apart of yourself. But you get a new part of yourself. Do you know why his last marraige fell apart? H...
Still Crying/emotional After 7 Weeks
Asked by K.A. from Fort Collins
on April 13, 2008
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I have a beautiful newborn son (7 weeks old) and an active/happy 18 month old son. I love them dearly and feel blessed to have them both. My husband is extremely suppo...
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- Congratulations on your new baby. Your situation sounds hard but not completely unusual. A difficult hospital experience can make it harder to get off on the right foo...
- Try to find a way to stay home. I have three children, I went back to work when my first was 7 weeks, my second was 3 months, and stayed home after the third. I wish...
- Hi Cathy, I am sorry to hear that you are having a hard time. BirthChat is a great group. Be sure to check in with your doctor to let them know what you are exper...
School Meeting Advice
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2008
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My tenth grader just got diagnosed with non-hyperactive ADHD from a really reliable group of doctors. She also tests "gifted." She isn't seeing any difference on 18 mg...
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- My daughter has ADD- no hyperactivity. She is a 10th grader with a lot of "forgetfulness" She is currently on Concerta 27 mg. Do you have a psychiatrist? We got much b...
- Laura, your daughter's school is required by federal law to provide her with a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) if she has a recognized disability. ADD is recognized...
- Hi Lauris, Boy does your story sound familiar! I have three children. Ages 24, 21 & 10. My 24 year old is ADD (diagnosis for person without the hyperactivity.) S...
Need Advise About Extended Family
Asked by C.M. from San Francisco
on May 20, 2008
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I need to start by saying that I VERY lucky! I have both my parents and my husband's parents around to help. They are very supportive.
Sometimes it feels like they...
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- It's not just hormones (but I'm sure they don't help!), and you have every right to feel stepped on. You need to speak up quickly and firmly before you blow your top....
- Hi C., The easiest way for people to hear things they may take as a negative is to say something positive before and after. Here is an example, I really appreciate ...
- Hello C., Not sure if what I am offering is advice or just opinions, but this seems to be your first child who is barely a month old. I wonder if this is the first...
Seeking Supportive Pediatrician for Nursing Mom
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on February 14, 2008
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Hi,
I'm looking for a new pediatrician. Mine is great, but 2 wks ago I read all the moms responses in regards to tandum nursing...which I never knew was done and was...
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- don't know where you live or your insurance but in Mountain View Dr. Midori Nishimura (google her for website) is really great. she only takes PPO and is also a lactat...
- Have you tried looking at some resources on mothering.com? some people i know who do extended breastfeeding and co-sleeping, etc. find valuable info there. i think ...
- Hi, I am a mother of two boys, 16 months apart and have a great, practical pediatrician. I went to highschool with her daughter and she was my pediatrician from 11-1...
Crying at School
Asked by D.D. from Las Vegas
on November 19, 2008
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My eight year old son is crying at school a few times a week. Sometimes, he tells me it is because he bumped his head (he bumps his head on the cubbies nearly every d...
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- Sometimes our children’s problems are frustrating when we don’t know how to help. Take a deep breath and relax. This is what your son needs to learn from you. St...
- Hi D.: Well,I think you realize,that scolding or belittleing him, will only worsen the problems he's experiencing. His attending a new school only added to his stres...
- You might want to talk to the school counselor. Here in Hawaii, all schools have a program called PSAP which helps children adjust to new environments. My daughter wa...
Grandparent's Sabotage of Our Parenting & Discipline
Asked by C.B. from Detroit
on June 18, 2008
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I am a mother to a 14-year-old son, 13-year-old step-daughter (that lives with us, her mother is deceased), 12-year-old daughter, and 16-month-old daughter. This is t...
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- C., So sorry to read about your struggles - and your guilt! I have two strategies for you to consider that I hope will decrease your guilt. 1. You have not to...
- This is all coming only from my heart... so please do not be offended as it is not intended to be meanhearted in any way. I am only sharing from my previous hurts and...
- C.: Stay strong! Consistency is critical, and it soundslike your disciplinary actions fit the situation. Communication and discussion with your daughters about the p...
We Still Breastfeed.
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on August 4, 2009
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I need some advise. I have one little boy.. he is 20 months old and he is still breastfeeding.. mainly just at nights.. but whenever he's with mom and feels like it t...
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- Hi there and CONGRATS on breastfeeding!!! My son will be 2 in Sept. and he still nurses in the night or whenever. You know what its great, that is something between ma...
- I breastfed our only until she was 2.5yrs. It was just the nighttime at the end. The way we stopped was really a timing thing. For the last month or 2, she was gett...
- I think It's great! If you love it, and he loves it, do it! Who cares what other people think? You are doing a great thing! The WHO recommends breastfeeding until ...
The Dilemma of When to Have Child #2
Asked by C.H. from Milwaukee
on April 2, 2008
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Earlier today, Kristi H. posted about her decision whether to have child #2. I am in a similar situation. However, I know with certainty I want a second child. My h...
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- i'm currently pregnant with our second; our son is 4. my husband sounds a lot like yours - i always knew i wanted a second, he wasn't so sure. we had a plan to wait ...
- I am also pregnant with our second child. The main issue we are having is definitely daycare costs. Luckily we have a good daycare that is giving us a discount. W...
- Is anyone ever financially ready to have another child? hahaha! Heck, we are expecting our 4th and if we waited until our "finances" were ready, we wouldn't even hav...
