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How long before heading to the doctor?
I tend to err on the side of not going to the doctor. I assume that most things are caused by viruses and therefore a...
I tend to err on the side of not going to the doctor. I assume that most things are caused by viruses and therefore a trip to the doctor would most likely be a waste of time. Do you have a Telehealth or Health Link you can call to see what the nurses say?
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SO very torn.... bah.
I'm in the same boat right now and could have written your post. I've been pumping with this baby for almost 7 weeks and I...
I'm in the same boat right now and could have written your post. I've been pumping with this baby for almost 7 weeks and I pretty much hate every minute of it. Like PPs have suggested, one of the things that makes it bearable for me is reading, surfing the net on my laptop or watching TV during sessions. And seeing the milk in the bottle when I'm done always makes me feel better. I've committed to pumping for 3 months like I did with ODD and I'm so looking forward to the moment when I can pack it all in
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Current Pumping Moms ??
mommabare - I pump during the night right after DD's nighttime feed, whatever time that might be. Once she starts STTN I won't be pumping...
mommabare - I pump during the night right after DD's nighttime feed, whatever time that might be. Once she starts STTN I won't be pumping during the night.
What pump are you using?
I have the Medela Pump in Style. I've also used a Swing.
Do you feel you can't go out on day trips or into town etc because you will need to pump in two hours?
I've pumped everywhere - the car, friends' houses, etc. I went to Montreal for 3 days for a wedding a few weeks ago and brought my pump with me. So no, I don't let having to pump stop me from getting out and about. But I'm not pumping every 2 hours, I'm doing every 4 hours or so. It'll get easier as/if you start pumping less frequently.
Any other pumping mom's with toddlers?
My toddler likes it when "mommy makes milk" so she sits with me and watches and tries to help. A lot of the time I'll pump when she's in her high chair eating. Or, we'll turn on her favourite videos and I'll pump while she's entertained with the TV. The newborn I don't worry about - I leave her on her play mat or in her bouncy chair while pumping.
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Re: Veggie Garden - what have you got planted?
I scaled things down this year - we had such a crappy spring that I didn't get the garden in until June. But here's what...
I scaled things down this year - we had such a crappy spring that I didn't get the garden in until June. But here's what I have:
zucchini
potatoes
carrots
beets
onions
tomatoes
garlic
lettuces
spinach
peas
beans
herbs
hot peppers
Let's hope we have a hot summer!
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Current Pumping Moms ??
Another pumping mom here! How long have you been pumping for? 6 weeks so far with with YDD, with ODD I pumped for 3.5 months...
Another pumping mom here!
How long have you been pumping for? 6 weeks so far with with YDD, with ODD I pumped for 3.5 months
Why are you pumping?BFing more than once a day is just too darn painful.
Are you exclusively pumping? Or are you supplementing with formula as well?YDD gets about 60 - 70% BM. I mix BM with formula in each bottle.
Taking any herbal/medications to increase supply?Domperidome. I tried a lot of the herbal supplements with ODD and didn't find they helped much.
How many times per 24hr period are you pumping? 5 - 6 times
What is your yield for 24hrs?About 500 mL/16 oz. Not a lot, unfortunately.
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Stars and Strollers at theaters Question
I've gone a few times and always found it worth it. It's nice snuggle time too I've never found other babies to be all that...
I've gone a few times and always found it worth it. It's nice snuggle time too
I've never found other babies to be all that loud.
One theater I go to has stroller parking in another room. Other times I've gone and just had DD in the car seat and put the car seat on the floor or on the seat next to me.
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Leaving DD at the gym day care
I first took ODD to the gym daycare when she was 6 weeks old. ...
I first took ODD to the gym daycare when she was 6 weeks old.
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Re: My kitchen reno
I painted the handrail. It is mahogany so I lightly sanded it to scuff up the finish and then painted it with a stain covering...
I painted the handrail. It is mahogany so I lightly sanded it to scuff up the finish and then painted it with a stain covering primer (it was oil based). Then I painted it like normal with a semi-gloss brown latex paint.
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The books you reeeeeeeeeally didn't like?
Atonement. I hated the way it ended. ...
Atonement. I hated the way it ended.
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Re: Show me your hardwood floors!
We put in our floor 5 years ago - it is birch and it cost $7 - $8/ft2 at the time. We installed it ourselves....
We put in our floor 5 years ago - it is birch and it cost $7 - $8/ft2 at the time. We installed it ourselves.
I'm really happy with the floor, both the colour and durability. We have cats and there are a few scratches in the finish, but nothing that goes down deep into the wood. The biggest dents are from moving the piano and dropping the odd object. 5 years later and I think it still looks great!
This isn't the best picture but it's the best I have right now. Good luck!
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Re: stamped concrete patios
I PM'd you both ...
I PM'd you both
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Pumping Mommies - Pump time??
I wish I could pump that much...I have a pump in style and I get 3 oz (total) in 15 minutes, assuming 3 hours have...
I wish I could pump that much...I have a pump in style and I get 3 oz (total) in 15 minutes, assuming 3 hours have elapsed since my last pump.
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Re: stamped concrete patios
muggins - I'm in Calgary Our patio was just finished yesterday! The quotes we got for stamped concrete ranged from $12 to $16 per square...
muggins - I'm in Calgary
Our patio was just finished yesterday! The quotes we got for stamped concrete ranged from $12 to $16 per square foot. Our patio is around 450 square feet so it'll cost us roughly $6500. I'm really happy with how it looks. As for the long-term durability, I guess we'll see! The quotes for interlocking stone were more expensive - $17 to $19/ft2.
Here are some pics, sorry you can't see much detail because of the shadows...
For the person who asked about doing it themselves, DH and I consider ourselves handy and there's no way I would have taken on a project of this size by ourselves. If you're doing a small area and have some previous concrete experience, go for it. I'm pretty sure you can rent the stamps. Otherwise I would leave it to the pros - I think it's really easy for it to look awful if not done properly. But that's just IMO.
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Re: What was/is your first dance song?
I Could Not Ask for More - Sara Evans ...
I Could Not Ask for More - Sara Evans
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Re: Who walked you down the aisle if anyone?
I walked by myself. I was going through a stage where I needed to assert my independence from my father and it made the most...
I walked by myself. I was going through a stage where I needed to assert my independence from my father and it made the most sense for me at the time. It wasn't hard - I just heard the music and went! If anything I went too quickly, although I did try to slow down and savour the moment!
I met my mom and dad at the front of the room after my walk down the aisle and gave them each a kiss and hug before joining hands with DH.
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question for pumping moms
Does anyone have breasts that produce significantly different volumes of milk? My left one produces about double that of my right one. Any ideas on...
Does anyone have breasts that produce significantly different volumes of milk? My left one produces about double that of my right one. Any ideas on how to even things up (other than pumping the right one more?)
Thanks!
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June 2010 Mommies - Month of June!
Thanks for starting the thread, justapril! Baby is already growing out of her newborn sleepers - time goes by so quickly! Corgan - ODD is...
Thanks for starting the thread, justapril!
Baby is already growing out of her newborn sleepers - time goes by so quickly!
Corgan - ODD is in the "NO!" stage now too and I hear you about the toddler being more work than the baby!! She's in daycare full time until the end of the month. Come July she'll go part time (3 days a week). It's really nice having the day to hang out with the little one (especially since she sleeps so much!) and I'm definitely not feeling as tired this time around.
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Re: Bungee Jumping....
I did it in New Zealand years ago. Went tandem with a friend (I would have never done it alone - she convinced me to...
I did it in New Zealand years ago. Went tandem with a friend (I would have never done it alone - she convinced me to go with her), so we were tied together. It was quite the experience...not one that I would repeat but one that I'm totally happy I can say I did
Have a great time!
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Re: Woman, Food and God - Geneen Roth Book?
I have been reading Geneen Roth for years and I love her books. I bought this one a few days ago and so far so...
I have been reading Geneen Roth for years and I love her books. I bought this one a few days ago and so far so good!
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Re: What song you used for the first dance
I Could Not Ask for More - Sara Evans ...
I Could Not Ask for More - Sara Evans
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What brand of formula are you using?????
We used Enfamil Gentlease and regular Good Start. ...
We used Enfamil Gentlease and regular Good Start.
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Jumperoo.. how long did you use it?
Once DD was able to pull herself up and crawl around she had no interest in the jumperoo or exersaucer. That happened around 9 months....
Once DD was able to pull herself up and crawl around she had no interest in the jumperoo or exersaucer. That happened around 9 months.
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Too late for a video monitor??
DD is 22 months and I'm still considering getting a video monitor... ...
DD is 22 months and I'm still considering getting a video monitor...
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talk to me about nipple confusion.. - title change
Like PP have said, just because we didn't experience it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I had trouble with BFing pain from the beginning so...
Like PP have said, just because we didn't experience it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
I had trouble with BFing pain from the beginning so I pumped for most feeds and nursed DD once a day to help with supply. We did this for 2 months. DD never refused to BF during this time - she would always latch easily and didn't seem to have nipple confusion. But because she wasn't BFing full time she wasn't very efficient at it and it took her forever to finish a feed. The pain I was experiencing didn't go away so I finally gave up and pumped full time.
I think if you're worried about nipple confusion follow the recommended guidelines about when to introduce a bottle. But based on the responses above it sounds most moms and babies here haven't encountered it.
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Re: Bathroom ceiling same colour as walls?
Thanks for your opinions ladies! DH suddenly has a strong opinion and thinks that it should remain white, so I think that's the way we'll...
Thanks for your opinions ladies! DH suddenly has a strong opinion and thinks that it should remain white, so I think that's the way we'll go
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Bathroom ceiling same colour as walls?
We're in the midst of painting with our basement reno and I was told that the painters typically paint the walls of the bathroom our...
We're in the midst of painting with our basement reno and I was told that the painters typically paint the walls of the bathroom our chosen colour and paint the ceiling a white that matches the ceiling in the rest of the basement. The other bathrooms in my house I painted myself and I painted the ceiling the same colour as the walls. I had been thinking of painting the ceiling with the wall colour but now I'm second guessing myself!
What's more common in newer homes - a white bathroom ceiling or a ceiling the same colour as the walls? What do you prefer?
Thanks!
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Poll-How much do you pay for childcare/ What type?
We paid $1080 a month for full time infant daycare in Calgary. Now that DD is in the toddler room (at 18 months) we pay...
We paid $1080 a month for full time infant daycare in Calgary. Now that DD is in the toddler room (at 18 months) we pay $980.
A friend of mine has a nanny for her child here in the city and she pays almost $2500 a month.
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How do you put your newborn to sleep?
In the beginning DD would fall alseep while feeding, so I didn't really have to do anything. At around 6 weeks she wouldn't fall asleep...
In the beginning DD would fall alseep while feeding, so I didn't really have to do anything. At around 6 weeks she wouldn't fall asleep while feeding so we introduced a soother, which worked like a charm (I fed, swaddled, put her in the crib, then put in the soother). At 3 months the soother stopped working and there was absolutely nothing I could do to get her calm and sleepy so we decided to sleep train.
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Baby Sign Language
I started around 6 months, using signs I found on sign language websites. By the time DD was 1 year the only sign she used...
I started around 6 months, using signs I found on sign language websites. By the time DD was 1 year the only sign she used was milk. At that point I kinda gave up on it and only continued using maybe 10 signs, generally food related. Now she's 21 months and has randomly picked up some of the signs that I use sporadically. She speaks the word if she can but when she can't she's started signing it (still food related - cracker, cheese, drink). So in the end I'd say the effort (or at least my half-WBassed effort) was worth it
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Re: P90X, I must be Crazy
I finished 2.5 months of it and had great results - lost 25 lbs. It's tough but at least you'll have your FH keeping you...
I finished 2.5 months of it and had great results - lost 25 lbs. It's tough but at least you'll have your FH keeping you company and hopefully cheering you on!
Good luck!
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Re: So what percentage said yes??
We invited 86, only 4 didn't come. ...
We invited 86, only 4 didn't come.
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Re: Movies/books that everyone loved... except you.
I haven't seen Avatar either and don't really have any desire too. Movies: I usually don't like the movies that every says are SOOOOO funny,...
I haven't seen Avatar either and don't really have any desire too.
Movies: I usually don't like the movies that every says are SOOOOO funny, like The Hangover, Superbad, etc. I keep trying and keep getting disappointed.
Books: I hate the Shopaholic. I read the first one and will not be reading any others. I also agree that Nicholas Sparks is overrated.
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Re: How long does your dryer take?
Definitely under an hour, usually around 45 min. Ours too has a sensor so it stops when everything is dry. ...
Definitely under an hour, usually around 45 min. Ours too has a sensor so it stops when everything is dry.
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Re: What is the maximum you would pay for a house?
Right now we're looking for our forever home in our ideal neighbourhood and looking to spend $800,000 max. We'll have a $400,000 down payment when...
Right now we're looking for our forever home in our ideal neighbourhood and looking to spend $800,000 max. We'll have a $400,000 down payment when we sell our current home, so our mortgage will be around $400,000.
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Re: Please help settle our debate!
Honestly, we're lucky if the sheets get done once a month. It's just not something I think about! ...
Honestly, we're lucky if the sheets get done once a month. It's just not something I think about!
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Re: How often does your mother call? Poll
On average about 1 - 2 times a week. And that's the perfect amount for me ...
On average about 1 - 2 times a week. And that's the perfect amount for me
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Re: What is on your table for Easter dinner?
My mom made: turkey stuffing asparagus & peas mashed potatoes dessert was a cherry slice. ...
My mom made:
turkey
stuffing
asparagus & peas
mashed potatoes
dessert was a cherry slice.
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Re: New to gardening
Normally Albertans have to wait until May Long weekend before putting plants (annuals at least) in the ground due to the risk of frost. I...
Normally Albertans have to wait until May Long weekend before putting plants (annuals at least) in the ground due to the risk of frost. I think shrubs and some perennials can go in the ground earlier - maybe check with your local garden centre to see which ones you can plant earlier?
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Re: Who's NOT going to Vegas??
Another one here who's not going and has no desire to go. Our next vacation won't be until September when we go to Cape Cod...
Another one here who's not going and has no desire to go. Our next vacation won't be until September when we go to Cape Cod for a wedding (sans kids!!)
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Re: Employment Status
DH works full time, I work 4 days a week but am currently on STD. ...
DH works full time, I work 4 days a week but am currently on STD.
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Does your LO fall asleep on their own?
DD didn't need movement to fall asleep, but it definitely made her fall asleep faster. Up to about 2 months old she would often fall...
DD didn't need movement to fall asleep, but it definitely made her fall asleep faster. Up to about 2 months old she would often fall asleep while I was just holding her or during a feed. That said, when she hit 3 months things changed and the only way she would nap was moving in her stroller or car seat, so I had to do some sleep training.
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Window treatments for basement windows?
You know...those itty bitty basement windows that barely let in any light? What kinds of treatments/curtains/blinds do you have? Any inspiration pics would be greatly...
You know...those itty bitty basement windows that barely let in any light? What kinds of treatments/curtains/blinds do you have? Any inspiration pics would be greatly appreciated!
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4 months+ Do you still boil?
The public health nurses said I could stop boiling at 4 months, so I stopped. Anything to make my life a little easier ...
The public health nurses said I could stop boiling at 4 months, so I stopped. Anything to make my life a little easier
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Re: Do you have an RRSP?
DH and I have RSPs, pension plans through work and TFSAs. We max out RSP contributions every year and have been contributing since we were...
DH and I have RSPs, pension plans through work and TFSAs. We max out RSP contributions every year and have been contributing since we were about 20.
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Re: My Kitchen Reno - Pics!
Looks great - well done! ...
Looks great - well done!
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Re: Ever realized you know someone IRL on WB?
I was looking at someone's mat photos and realised I went to uni with her ...
I was looking at someone's mat photos and realised I went to uni with her
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Re: When did you feel like an adult?
The first time I remember saying to myself "wow...I'm an adult" was when my sewer backed up in my basement. I was staring at the...
The first time I remember saying to myself "wow...I'm an adult" was when my sewer backed up in my basement. I was staring at the poop saturated carpet and realised that it was up to me to deal with it - I couldn't call my Mom and Dad to fix it for me.
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Re: Backsplash HELP (with pics)
#1 - it's brighter and more interesting (and very similar to what's in my kitchen!) ...
#1 - it's brighter and more interesting (and very similar to what's in my kitchen!)
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Re: Do you have life insurance? If yes, what kind?
DH and I have group life insurance through work and individual term insurance policies. They aren't huge policies, just enough to pay off the mortgage...
DH and I have group life insurance through work and individual term insurance policies. They aren't huge policies, just enough to pay off the mortgage and live for a few years.
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Re: Question about Rehearsal Dinner
Our rehearsal dinner was a BBQ at our house the night before the wedding. We invited the wedding party, immediate family and all OOT guests...
Our rehearsal dinner was a BBQ at our house the night before the wedding. We invited the wedding party, immediate family and all OOT guests that were in town that night. My ILs paid for the food and in the end about 35 people came. It was a great way to spend time with those people who took the extra effort to come from out of town.
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