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Need Advice on Weight Gain in My 2Nd Pregnancy
Asked by A.M. from Denver
on July 16, 2009
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So I am 5'6" tall and weigh around 120 (pre-pregnancy). When I had my first son about 2 years ago I gained over 50 pounds. I ended up at 175lbs. My son weighed 9lb ...
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- Sounds like you are doing great when it comes to eating. Your first delivery went great!, I was the same with a 9lb baby for my first. I gained 35#s with the first, 30...
- Look at website www.slimbodycoach.com. It's free and it works -- basically eating 5 mini meals a day (each having a protein, carb, and color carb). 120 oz. of water is...
- You don't sound unhealthy to me, but I'm sure your doctor is worried about GD and Pregnancy induced hypertension. If you gain a bunch of weight, it only stands to reas...
Growth
Asked by D.K. from Denver
on December 2, 2008
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I have a question. My son went in today for a checkup on his ear tubes. He is 45lbs, 46 inches tall almost! He is four, really tall for his age. My daughter is 7 a...
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- Hi D., I don't know if there's really a way to tell. My mom is 6', my dad is 5'11. In 7th grade I was 5'9", 104 lbs. By college, I was 6'0" 140 lbs. My brother, wa...
- Hi D., Every kid is different, my friend was the tallest kid in class through grade school and Jr. High, he quit growing at 12 and it was high school before anyone e...
- My hubby is 1 of 6 kids. Their mom is 5'7" and their dad is 5'11". My hubby is 6'6". The shortest of the 5 boys is 6'3" and the girl is 5'10". They don't have height a...
2 Year Old Afraid of a Family Friend
Asked by F.A. from Los Angeles
on August 14, 2009
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My 2 year old grand-daughter is hysterically afraid of a family friend. We have a very large family and she's not afraid of anyone else. When she hears his name or s...
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- does he have facial hair? some kids are afraid of beards/mustaches.
- My kids are/were like that too, with certain people. I don't force them to 'like' the person. They don't have to like everyone. I rather have them trust their instinc...
- Is he very tall or have a beard? Every time kids around 2 meet my lovely husband, they are terrified. Some don't get over it til they are 3. I can't give a psycho...
Tall and Looking for Stroller Advice
Asked by C.R. from Chicago
on August 14, 2009
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I am tall and have a history of lower back problems and am looking for a stroller, does anyone have any advice? Thanks so much!!
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- C., I am also tall and had concerns with finding a stroller whose handles were high enough for me. We ended up getting the Bugaboo Gecko. Expensive - yes (mu hubby ...
- C., I am 5'10" and never had a problem with my Graco strollers - but umbrella strollers were a real issue. I ended up getting a Jeep umbrella stroller. Well priced...
- We have the Uppa Baby Vista and the handle bar is adjustable and very very long. Check it out!
Concerned About My Son's Height
Asked by D.L. from Rochester
on August 13, 2009
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My son, just turned 7, is 45 inches tall and weighs 42 lbs. (He is still wearing size 5 jeans.) Although we haven't been for his well child visit yet, I charted his he...
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- I dont think you need to worry, boys are strange creatures that literally grow overnight. But you are paying your doctor to deal wit health matters and I would definit...
- Hi D., If your other children followed the same growth pattern, then I wouldn't be convinced that he is going to have a growth spurt soon and wouldn't encourage him t...
- D., My whole family is small (I'm 5'1" -- always in the bottom 10 percentile height/weight), and my baby brother was like me. He's still skinny, but in his mid tee...
Genetically Underweight?
Asked by J. from Dallas
on July 3, 2009
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I am married and a mama to to VERY skinny guys! My husband is 6'4', his weight dips between 120-135 lbs depending on his diet. He cannot seem to gain any weight, he ha...
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- Hi J.! You've gotten some good replies. So if you've ruled our Marfan Syndrome, your guys may just be tall and thin. As long as they are healthy and energetic, and ...
- My daughter (age 5) has this same problem. Our Pediatrician told me to slip extra calories in her diet with Carnation Instant Breakfast. It has extra vitamins and mine...
- The tall & thin combined with the dip in the chest suggests Marfan syndrome; see if any of the other symptoms match as well. Abraham Lincoln had it. http://www.mayocl...
Car Seat for Tall Baby
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on September 1, 2006
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My husband and I are very tall and would like to get a car seat for our baby due Dec. 6 that will accomodate a long baby. I know some people that are tall and had tal...
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- For my first son, we had the standard graco infant seat that comes with the travel system. I think it lasted him to about 9 mos. I saved it for my second son. Unfor...
- D.. Look at Britax seats--the Marathon and the Roundabout models come to mind. This is a very good brand, and these seats are for infancy to 40 lbs. You can't go wr...
- Both my husband and I are tall as well. My son was 21 inches and 9lbs at birth. I had the Peg Perego infant seat and hated it. I just felt like my son seemed squish...
My Son's Size
Asked by N.L. from Columbus
on September 13, 2008
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I would love to get feedback from mom's who have a son on the smaller side of the growth charts. My 2 year old twins are boy girl an my daughter is quite a bit larger...
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- I'd talk to your dr about seeing a specialist if that would calm your nerves. You could just talk and see what they have to say. Just to calm you a little, my son tu...
- Start with asking your pediatrician their opinion on the matter. They may have you see a nutritionist first. Your husband shouldn't be embarrassed, for heaven's sake, ...
- I wouldn't be concerned about it. If there was any concern at all, your doctor would have said something. Just because your kids are twins, they won't grow at the sa...
Any Suggestions on Strollers for Tall Parents?
Asked by M.C. from Portland
on July 8, 2009
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My husband and I are both tall - 5'10 and 6' and are looking for a stroller that has longer handles where we don't have to stoop to push it or kick the back tires whil...
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- Maclaren makes excellent umbrella strollers and are great for tall parents.
- There are a ton of strollers on the market these days that have handles that extend for taller people. I just purchased the Phil and Ted's Sport stroller and the hand...
- We have a Zooper Hula with adjustable handles and InStep Jogging stroller that work fine for hubby (6'2). I suggest to try them out at a store and purchase online for...
