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Forum Post: May 2013 pregnancy
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Forum Post: May 2013 pregnancy
Congrats to all the new moms and babies! I think I might be next up, I'm at 38.5 weeks now. I have an appointment tomorrow with an ultrasound as well as a non-stress test, so I'll probably be there fo more »
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Forum Post: May Infants and Toddlers
Med - Congrats on a healthy baby! Regarding the dentist/toothpaste questions, we used the fluoride free kids toothpaste for a long time, until DD started getting the hang of really spitting, which was more »
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Forum Post: Potty Training
19 months is a good age to start, potty awareness/ potty training, but your DD might not be physically able to know far enough in advance to get to the potty in time/be able to hold it. My DD started more »
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Forum Post: April 2013 Pregnancy
Congrats to Memes! I'm sorry for all the sciatic pain everyone is dealing with. I hope everyone finds a solution that works for them. WPP - a spinal headache is a side effect from the epidural - http more »
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Forum Post: April 2013 Pregnancy
My water broke with DD while I was on the toilet! I agree that you wind up with a lot more "activity" in your bladder/bowels as you get further into labor. I think all the pressure squeezes everything more »
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Forum Post: April Infants and Toddlers
For those of you still willing to put up with Stride Rite - 20% off coupon code online use friend20, or print out a coupon for the store here: http://www.striderite.com/store/SiteController/striderit more »
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Forum Post: Gift for MOM instead of 1 year olds?
I would get the kids a small item, like a onsie or PJs, then get mom the mat - but only if she has indicated she would use it. I actually hate having mats on the floor in the kitchen - I think I spent more »
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Forum Post: April Infants and Toddlers
I think for first shoes (and when you are sure they've outgrown their current size) a trip to a real shoe store is important, because getting someone to measure their feet is key to a good fit, and DD more »
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Forum Post: Cooking with preschoolers
We wound up making biscuits yesterday for breakfast because DD wanted to help make them. She helps measure the dry goods - I pick out the right sized measuring spoon and tell her how many spoons we ne more »
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Forum Post: Feeding Fussy Preschoolers
Kar - I figured that was the case - you wouldn't want to have the potatoes go in at radically different times anyways, or some would be overdone while others were raw ;-) But I was pointing out that s more »
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Forum Post: Feeding Fussy Preschoolers
In response to kargiver's comment: I have cooked with my friend's toddler while she stands on her stool at the counter. It IS difficult to watch her with the knives (you can't cook without them) - I more »
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Forum Post: Feeding Fussy Preschoolers
MissLily, I know how hard it is when you can't get your LO to eat, and I can only imagine how much harder it is with two. I have found that at 4, DD likes to feel like she has some control, so I will more »
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Forum Post: April 2013 Pregnancy
I also am having more hip issues than back issues, but what I have found is that when I wake up to switch positions, I do a few cat/cow yoga poses on the bed before readjusting my pillows under me on more »
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Forum Post: Condos near Storyland
Nordic Village rents condos and is literally right down the road from Storyland. We have friends who own a condo there, and they have had us up to visit. Their condo was really nice, and I'd bet all t more »
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Forum Post: March 2013 Pregnancy
Thanks for all the support! I think I might need to up the water, and just stay with cutting down to 20 minutes max. I felt better after just doing 20 minutes Saturday and Tuesday. I also have an appo more »
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Forum Post: March 2013 Pregnancy
Anyone else fairly far along who is keeping active, but wondering if/when they should cut back? I'm 32 weeks tomorrow, and I've been going to the gym 3 times a week the whole pregnancy, usually doing more »
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Forum Post: a Message from MissLily
MissLily, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
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Forum Post: Clueless--What baby stores are around Boston?
In response to GlitzyCity's comment: Hi everyone, I'm PG with our first, and I have absolutely no idea where there are any baby stores. The only one I know of in the greater Boston area is Babies R' U more »
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Forum Post: February Infants & Toddlers
MissLily - I feel for you. About a month ago DD and I were at the T station waiting for the bus. She didn't want to sit in the stroller, so I said she could get out, but had to stay nearby. She took o more »
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Forum Post: February 2013 Pregnancy
Just wanted to update everyone on my heartburn issues. I had an appointment about a week and a half ago, and after a good discussion with the NP, decided that starting Zantac was the way to go for me. more »
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Forum Post: February Infants & Toddlers
Yogurt and cheeses are partially digested by the bacteria/enzymes used to create them. That is also why some lactose intolerant people can eat certain (usually aged) cheeses. Cow's milk is different e more »
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Forum Post: February 2013 Pregnancy
WPP - Ask your doctor, I've been told sudafed is a no-no, but the expectorant in Robitussin and Mucinex is OK (Guafenesin, but I'm not sure I spelled it right). Also, the saline you spray up your nose more »
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Forum Post: February Infants & Toddlers
The peer pressure thing at daycare can be intense, for both good and bad.... DD wanted to potty train at 18 months because all the big kids at daycare used the potty, so she wanted to as well. And I k more »
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Forum Post: February 2013 Pregnancy
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll ask about the papaya extract as well as other solutions when I meet with the NP. She is very supportive of both "traditional" and "alternative" solutions (She was the more »
My Latest Discussions
- February 2013 Pregnancy
- September 2012 Preschool Updates
- September Infants and Toddlers
- Potty training and Auto-flush toilets
- Need Temporary Daycare for about 1 week - Any resources?
- Is 16 months too young to potty train?
- Rear facing height limits on Convertible Carseats?
Hi Everybody! DS arrived Saturday at 5:42 pm, so I have had a very busy last four days. Much like DD, labor with DS was very quick. I had used hypnobirthing with DD, and took a refresher in preparatio more »