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Books that you can use the kobo discount codes?
I find lately the KOBO promo codes are only usable for less popular books. It's super restrictive. ...
I find lately the KOBO promo codes are only usable for less popular books. It's super restrictive.
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Birthday T-shirt - ?
I like, "Birthday Girl" or "I'm Four!" ...
I like, "Birthday Girl" or "I'm Four!"
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Disney - Where do I start??
This is a step by step planning blog: http://www.mydisneyplan.blogspot.com/ ...
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Catholic Schools for non-Catholics?
Both DH and I went to Catholic school but we're not sending DD to Catholic school because I want her to do early french immersion...
Both DH and I went to Catholic school but we're not sending DD to Catholic school because I want her to do early french immersion plus we're not raising her Catholic.
There were a number of non-Catholics (and some non-Christians) in my class & at my school in general. I am sure it was weird for them because, at that time, we celebrated mass a couple of times a year, plus we prepared for all of the sacraments during school. Not to mention we had priests come into our school for confession around Easter every year. Religion class was very Catholic-centric. My non-Catholic classmates just sat out but they did attend masses and religion class.
I don't think that's how it works in Catholics schools anymore though. I think all of the prep for the sacraments happens through your neighbourhood church but I am not sure if they still have mass for the kids?
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Please recommend your toddler's mattress.
We bought a double Sealy mattress and box spring set at Costco for $500, IIRC. I'm so glad I went with a double because it...
We bought a double Sealy mattress and box spring set at Costco for $500, IIRC. I'm so glad I went with a double because it makes it so much easier to lie down with her when she needs it.
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Central Ottawa: Swimming Pool with Warm Water
Plante ...
Plante
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Robert Jordan Fans?
I heard that Robert Jordan was dead so that's why I stopped reading because I thought there would never be an end to this series!...
I heard that Robert Jordan was dead so that's why I stopped reading because I thought there would never be an end to this series! I don't really don't remember much of it.
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Are You An 80's Pop Culture Geek?
Just finished reading this gelliott. I loved it! ...
Just finished reading this gelliott. I loved it!
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Robert Jordan Fans?
Is it seriously the end? I stopped reading that infernal series at book 10... ...
Is it seriously the end? I stopped reading that infernal series at book 10...
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Summer camps in Ottawa
Quick question: Is there a list of camps? How do you find out about the camps that are available in Ottawa? ...
Quick question: Is there a list of camps? How do you find out about the camps that are available in Ottawa?
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x-post ENT Doctor recommendations - Ottawa
Thanks Jess! ...
Thanks Jess!
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Isabella Eleni is 2 years old today! UPDATE w/ pic
Happy Birthday to your Izzie! ...
Happy Birthday to your Izzie!
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Does your child get up to pee during the night?
DD NEVER wakes up. She is still in a pull up and it's heavily soaked every morning. She's even overloaded it and it's leaked into...
DD NEVER wakes up. She is still in a pull up and it's heavily soaked every morning. She's even overloaded it and it's leaked into her bed a couple of times. That doesn't even wake her up! I figure eventually she'll start waking.... either that or she'll be in Depends in high school!
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Before/after school care. What are you doing?
We're moving to be closer to my sister who has a day care in her home. Izzie will go there before and after school. I'm...
We're moving to be closer to my sister who has a day care in her home. Izzie will go there before and after school. I'm pretty lucky!
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x-post ENT Doctor recommendations - Ottawa
Has anyone had a good experience with an ENT doctor in Ottawa? We need to be referred to someone because I think DD will have...
Has anyone had a good experience with an ENT doctor in Ottawa? We need to be referred to someone because I think DD will have to get tubes in her ears (after the results of a few audiology appointments at CHEO). Any suggestions for a good doctor, ladies?
Thanks!
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Lunch Box. Help pls.
Check out Old Navy . They have a bigger selection in stores too. ...
Check out
Old Navy. They have a bigger selection in stores too.
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Where to buy tights for school uniform?
Land's End sells uniforms, including tights. ...
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ENT Doctor recommendations - Ottawa
Has anyone had a good experience with a specific ENT doctor in Ottawa? We need to be referred to someone because I think DD will...
Has anyone had a good experience with a specific ENT doctor in Ottawa? We need to be referred to someone because I think DD will have to get tubes in her ears (after the results of a few audiology appointments at CHEO). Any suggestions for a good doctor, ladies?
Thanks!
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Sleep training poll
We did Sleep Easy Solution when DD was 8 months old. It was the best parenting decision we've made for our family. Until that point...
We did Sleep Easy Solution when DD was 8 months old. It was the best parenting decision we've made for our family. Until that point DD hadn't slept through the night once plus it was taking forever to get her to sleep and it was just getting worse. The last night before we started sleep training she woke up 8 times!! Within 5 days she was going to sleep on her own and only waking once to nurse. By the time she was 12 months she wasn't waking at all.
DD became a different baby once she was getting enough sleep at night. She wasn't a whining, crying mess all the time and I noticed she started meeting milestones quicker.
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finishing your plate- DS and DH issues
I think he needs to set an example for Ben. We only make Isabel try it once and if she doesn't like it, she doesn't...
I think he needs to set an example for Ben. We only make Isabel try it once and if she doesn't like it, she doesn't have to eat it. I don't want to force her to eat something she thinks is totally disgusting but we ask her to at least try it. (I do try to make sure there's at least one thing on her plate that she likes and will fill up on, tonight that was turkey. The night before that was peas) I don't like mushrooms or turnip but I'll make a show of trying them once every single time they are on my plate. That's the rule for everyone in our house.
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What do I tell my kids?! Death in the family
First I wanted to say that I'm so sorry for your loss. We recently lost a close family member. I waited a few weeks until...
First I wanted to say that I'm so sorry for your loss.
We recently lost a close family member. I waited a few weeks until I could hold it together before I spoke to DD about it. I didn't want to be overly emotional when I spoke about it and those first few days I was a wreck. I wouldn't have been able to get through a conversation about it.
DD's 4 so I told her that her aunt had died and gone to heaven because she had been really sick. I didn't mention cancer. I told her that we wouldn't be able to see her anymore and that it was okay to feel sad about that. She asked me a lot of questions about heaven then. I told her that her aunt was happy now in heaven with our other family members who had died. She asked if we could still visit her uncle (aunt's husband) and I said of course! She accepted that. While we talked she was serious and seemed sad but she was ok pretty quickly. I am not sure if she 100% understands.
I think the harder talk will be with your 10 year old. Personally, I think I'd talk to them separately because your 10 year old will likely have many more detailed questions. I think I'd talk to him first too and then maybe the both of you could talk to YDS. Good luck! This talk will be so hard.
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Spin on the period thread
I was a late bloomer so everyone had it before me except one of my other friends. I was excited to get it, until I...
I was a late bloomer so everyone had it before me except one of my other friends. I was excited to get it, until I got it. It's been a let down ever since! haha
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x-post: Sleep easy question
Nope, the books suggests you don't do sleep training when they are sick or teething. I never did. Sure we'd have a night or two...
Nope, the books suggests you don't do sleep training when they are sick or teething. I never did. Sure we'd have a night or two of re-training after she was sick but it was very minor.
The longest my LO ever cried was on the first night for 53 minutes.
Personally, I'd give up and wait til she was well again. Then start over from the beginning. JMO.
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Ottawa-where to buy carebears
I have a friend who searched high and low all over this city for care bears for her three girls. She couldn't find anything new...
I have a friend who searched high and low all over this city for care bears for her three girls. She couldn't find anything new in the stores. I've had my eye out for months now too and haven't seen any either. My friend ended up buying them online. My DD has a limited anniversary edition care bear that came out the year she was born, I believe, but it talks and moves so it's not really a stuffy. Plus, even though I HATE the thing, she'd kill me if I sold it! LOL
Good luck with your search!
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
You know, Manda, I've had this my entire life. My brother too but not my sister. It was always brushed off as "growing pains" but...
You know, Manda, I've had this my entire life. My brother too but not my sister. It was always brushed off as "growing pains" but I still have it!
I think I'll mention it the next time I see my doctor. I've had it for so long now that it doesn't occur to me when I am in her office. It's just always been a part of my life, you know? Anyway, I have autoimmune thyroid disease so I am wondering if it's another form of autoimmune problem? Not sure if it's arthritis or not... maybe something else? Who knows. Are there any autoimmune diseases in your family?
I've noticed the pain comes, usually, with the weather. Whenever it changes I feel it in the winter, usually about 24-48 hours in advance, and during the summer it's when we'll have a big change or a violent thunder storm. Last evening for example, I had pains in my legs because a weather change was on the way. My pain is in my knees and shin bones but doesn't hurt to touch or affect my range of motion. Heat (a heating pad or hot bath) and Advil help.
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Family vaction within 6hrs of Ottawa in May?
We love going to Burlington, Vermont. It's 4 hours from Ottawa. It's also right on lake champlain so, while it's not ocean, it's on the...
We love going to Burlington, Vermont. It's 4 hours from Ottawa. It's also right on lake champlain so, while it's not ocean, it's on the water. It's a cool, quaint city. The area has a lot of neat tourist attractions and tons of outdoor activities. Ben & Jerry's factory is there too!
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Spin - What was YOUR "Winner" gift?
All my gifts have been decent this year... probably cause my mother gave me money instead of a gift! LOL My favourite gift is my...
All my gifts have been decent this year... probably cause my mother gave me money instead of a gift!
LOL
My favourite gift is my Pandora bracelet & charms... and I also really like my olive wood cheese board.
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Spin on English child attending French school
Has anyone here gone through the application process? Do I have to prove my own ability to speak French? ...
Has anyone here gone through the application process? Do I have to prove my own ability to speak French?
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Spin on English child attending French school
In the other thread it seems like a lot of the english speaking children who are in or heading into the french school system have...
In the other thread it seems like a lot of the english speaking children who are in or heading into the french school system have at least one parent who is francophone. Am I out of luck if I want my child to attend french school but neither of us is francophone? I did late FI (7-12) but that doesn't seem to qualify according to the criteria below. Does anyone have any experience with this? (DD is currently attending a bilingual daycare)
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When did your toddler drop their nap???
Still napping here too! ...
Still napping here too!
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ottawa doula recommendations
We used: Name: Mary Rennicks Location: Ottawa, Ontario Phone: 825-9428 Email address: doulaottawa@rogers.com Services: Helping couples with prenatal preparation, understanding labour and birth options, labour...
We used:
Name: Mary Rennicks
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: 825-9428
Email address: doulaottawa@rogers.com
Services: Helping couples with prenatal preparation, understanding labour and birth options, labour support and postpartum help.
Qualifications: I am certified with DONA since '97.
Personal notes: Mary is the mother of four grown children and has lots of caring and understanding to share with others starting their families.
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Mme Bruni - something to share with the class?
What????!!!! I did not see that ticker!! Congrats S!! ...
What????!!!! I did not see that ticker!! Congrats S!!
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Anyone ordered photobooks from apple store?
I've heard shutterfly is really good & reasonably priced. I was going to order from apple but now that I know their shipping costs I'm...
I've heard shutterfly is really good & reasonably priced. I was going to order from apple but now that I know their shipping costs I'm going to give shutterfly a try.
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I Feel like I've been hit by a bus...oh wait
How horrible!! I am so glad you're not too badly hurt although a concussion is no laughing matter. Take care of yourself and get well...
How horrible!! I am so glad you're not too badly hurt although a concussion is no laughing matter.
Take care of yourself and get well soon!
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NBR - where to buy a bathing suit - help!
I like Land's End bathing suits ... They're currently having a 40% off sale but it ends at midnight central time. ...
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The Nietzsche Family Circus
Brilliant! http://www.losanjealous.com/nfc/perm.php?c=46&q=64 ...
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Boots - Would you buy now or wait?
I'd wait too. At worst you'd have to order some online. ...
I'd wait too. At worst you'd have to order some online.
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PSA: 50% off Snugabye tomorrow only 10am - 5pm EST
Probably because it was over at 5pm today. I posted this last night. ...
Probably because it was over at 5pm today. I posted this last night.
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PSA: 50% off Snugabye tomorrow only 10am - 5pm EST
Info here! ...
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Your favorite toddler Snow suit 1 piece or 2
I lurve the one piece MEC toaster suits ! Especially for toddlers. ...
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Yeast in Poop
Has your LO been on antibiotics? Apparently, antibiotics can cause high yeast in your gut because the good bacteria gets destroyed when you're on antibiotics...
Has your LO been on antibiotics? Apparently, antibiotics can cause high yeast in your gut because the good bacteria gets destroyed when you're on antibiotics and yeast takes over.
My ND put me on a yeast cleanse but you wouldn't want to do that with a toddler. I also had to give up all fermented foods and foods with yeast in it (bread with yeast, soy sauce etc. I had to read a lot of labels!) and try to limit (not totally eliminate) my sugar intake as much as possible... this including the natural sugars in fruit. I also took probiotics to repopulate the good bacteria that were being crowded out by the yeast in my digestive tract... you could do this with your LO. I like Genestra brand HMF probiotics because they are high quality. Have you thought about taking her to see a naturopathic doctor? They might be able to suggest some other options.
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where to buy camisole/undershirt for 2 yr old girl
Walmart & Carter's ...
Walmart & Carter's
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Scholastic FYI
Where do you get scholastic order forms?? Sorry for the highjack! ...
Where do you get scholastic order forms?? Sorry for the highjack!
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Chest Clinic (CHEO) and Asthma Q's
We had our first appointment with CHEO's chest clinic at the beginning of September. The doctor examined DD and took a very detailed medical history....
We had our first appointment with CHEO's chest clinic at the beginning of September. The doctor examined DD and took a very detailed medical history. There were LOTS of questions about DD, her asthma attacks, DH and me, my pregnancy, allergies, family history. The doctor was very thorough.
He then gave us some referrals to get her hearing checked because of something I said during the appointment and to get a cystic fibrosis sweat test because she has some risk factors and he wanted to rule it out. We go back for a follow up appointment at the end of November. So far, no blowing test and no diagnosis of asthma.
I don't think you have anything to worry about, especially for this first appointment!
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Spin: Winter boots
Aren't padraigs slippers?? Do they have boots too? ...
Aren't padraigs slippers?? Do they have boots too?
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Fifth's Disease?
It doesn't sound like Fifths to me Signs and Symptoms Quote: ...
It doesn't sound like Fifths to me
Signs and Symptoms
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Washing toddlers hair survey
DD goes insane when there is water in her eyes. I lay her down and she puts a dry cloth over her face. I'm very...
DD goes insane when there is water in her eyes. I lay her down and she puts a dry cloth over her face. I'm very careful about getting any in her ears too.
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Christmas Gifts for 2 year old girls?
We got DD one of those easels with the chaulkboard on the other side for Christmas when she was 2. We got the paints and...
We got DD one of those easels with the chaulkboard on the other side for Christmas when she was 2. We got the paints and stuff to go with it too. She also got a big sled that we could pull her around on in the snow.
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Halloween - sending anything to daycare?
We're not allowed to send treats. ...
We're not allowed to send treats.
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PSA - Kobo Discount Codes
I got that one too! ...
I got that one too!
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