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PSA: Momo Baby is on Beyond the Rack
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Have you tried No!No hair remover?
Anyone have one? I'm thinking of getting one but I'd lobe to know first if the product is any good or it's just a gimick?...
Anyone have one? I'm thinking of getting one but I'd lobe to know first if the product is any good or it's just a gimick?
Thanks!
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FF'ers - Formula with iron question
Car is FF and has cereal every day. I don't find that it impacts him, mind you, I do mix fruit in with his cereal...
Car is FF and has cereal every day. I don't find that it impacts him, mind you, I do mix fruit in with his cereal and I also make sure he gets his veggies through the day so that may help. Why don't you switch to an oat or wheat cereal? She's old enough now and it's less constipating than the rice.
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Post partum lower abdominal pain
You could have bruised your bladder if you were pushing a long time. Id make a drs appt if anthing changes or if its not...
You could have bruised your bladder if you were pushing a long time. Id make a drs appt if anthing changes or if its not better in a week. Hope you feel better and congrats on your new baby!
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Thyroid Issues Post-Partum? Waaahhh
I got thyroid disease from my pregnancy with DS and have underactive thyroid. After having DS, i became overactive and needed my dosage adjusted. Since...
I got thyroid disease from my pregnancy with DS and have underactive thyroid. After having DS, i became overactive and needed my dosage adjusted. Since my meds are balanced, im not tired or sluggish but it still makes losing weight nearly impossible. Of all my organs, if i had to have one malfunction, im glad it was my thyroid. It is the easiest issue to maintain.
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What do you drive?
I've got a Trailblazer but am looking at the Ford Escape hybrid for the end of this year ...
I've got a Trailblazer but am looking at the Ford Escape hybrid for the end of this year
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Sptting up solids
DS was never a big spitter, until he started solids! That stomach expanding explanation makes a lot of sense! ...
DS was never a big spitter, until he started solids! That stomach expanding explanation makes a lot of sense!
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Baby twitching/ticks/spasms?
I wouldn't say 'be worried' but it certainly could be a point of interest to bring up to your doctor. Anything else happen when she...
I wouldn't say 'be worried' but it certainly could be a point of interest to bring up to your doctor. Anything else happen when she does this? Unresponsive, glazed eyes? Document anything that changes in her when it happens do you can give the dr a bigger picture. Also, when does it happen? Does it happen when she's upset or distressed, anxious from hunger? Does it happen while she sleeps?
I'd make an appointment and take a list of when it hsppens in a 24 hour period and what's going on at the time of the event.
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Size 6 overnights don't fit.. What now?
AriMi, are you using the Pampers baby drys or another kind? Also, is it the fit, or is he just soaking them? ...
AriMi, are you using the Pampers baby drys or another kind? Also, is it the fit, or is he just soaking them?
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Strangers who offer to hold your baby?
Ummm, just trying to figure out why would you feel shocked and dusgusted? It's people trying to be helpful. If I wasn't comfortable with where...
Ummm, just trying to figure out why would you feel shocked and dusgusted? It's people trying to be helpful. If I wasn't comfortable with where I was or the circumstance then I would just smile and say 'thank you, we're fine'.
I let people hold my kid, and actually I might be hesitant in the reverse of you. I probably wouldn't go give my kid to a stranger then go behind a dressing room door where I can't see then get myself all vulnerable by getting half naked and putting a dress over my head. But, hey, that's just me.
Try not to look disgusted or shocked in future, it causes wrinkles!
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Rash/redness question. Teething?
DS currently has a drool rash on his chin too. Also, cheeks on fire. ...
DS currently has a drool rash on his chin too. Also, cheeks on fire.
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Teething and diarrhea
no, just a sore bum from the rash but i was worried since its been 4 days and has since changed from brown to yellow....
no, just a sore bum from the rash but i was worried since its been 4 days and has since changed from brown to yellow. Tthis is my first kid so Im not really knowing what to expect
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Teething and diarrhea
DS is teething and has had diarrhea for 4 days. It has now turned yellow and he's developed a diaper rash. Would this make you...
DS is teething and has had diarrhea for 4 days. It has now turned yellow and he's developed a diaper rash. Would this make you suspect that the two (diarrhea & teeth )are non related? Would you make a doctors appt.? He's going about 5 times a day. Would you be worried?
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What you didn't buy/use?
Umm, clothes?! I had all kinds of outfits for DS and he grew so fast that he never got to wear them. I never bought...
Umm, clothes?! I had all kinds of outfits for DS and he grew so fast that he never got to wear them.
I never bought a bottle warmer or wipes warmer. I never got a video monitor. I have a cheapie $50 one that works great.
I bought a glider and DS isn't crazy about it so we could have done without it.
I could not have survived without our bouncy chair. He loves the toys on it and has had plenty of power naps in it too.
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September 2011 Moms!! Month of March 2012!
What should I be looking for in a next car seat? Should I go 3 in 1 or anything special? I cheaped out on my...
What should I be looking for in a next car seat? Should I go 3 in 1 or anything special? I cheaped out on my current travel system which I greatly regret so I want to make sure I get something good. Any recommendations or tips on things to look for?
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Constipation? How to get the poop out?
Violet, for future, you could also put done Vaseline on your pinkie and give her a little poke. I found that the ready to feed...
Violet, for future, you could also put done Vaseline on your pinkie and give her a little poke.
I found that the ready to feed formula and the powder constipated my DS. He's fine with the concentrate though.
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Constipation? How to get the poop out?
Yep, they say only worry after 9 or 10 days. Does she seem to be in pain or tummy rock hard, DS used to not...
Yep, they say only worry after 9 or 10 days. Does she seem to be in pain or tummy rock hard, DS used to not poop for several days when he was new like that but for us it was because he was on powder formula. We switched to concentrate and problem solved. I also found that a little gripe water also helped him poop
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Please help - fussy eater (FF)
I would absolutely say gas, and totally normal! My DS was like that for a long time. If you like the born frees, stick with...
I would absolutely say gas, and totally normal! My DS was like that for a long time. If you like the born frees, stick with them so he doesn't get confused, pick a formula and push through. Try the biogaia. I used the recommended 5 drops per day, saw a difference in Mr Farty Pants in 4 or 5 days and frequently had to give ovol or gripe water. I found ovol worked quickly and you can put that in the bottle.
With DS, some bottles were worse than others. For instance, his middle of the night feed was always fine, mid evening was usually his super cranky time. Ultimately, he just got better over time and now he hardly ever has an issue.
I promise you, it will get better soon and once he's passing his gas more efficiently, he'll start eating more too. Also, be prepared that when he cones iut of a growth spurt, he'll likely be gassy a couple of days after.
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Re: 10 things that you always have on hand
coffee milk cheese microwave popcorn double bubble bubble gum beef broth lentils cornmeal onions OJ Wow, looking back, that's a pretty random list! ...
coffee
milk
cheese
microwave popcorn
double bubble bubble gum
beef broth
lentils
cornmeal
onions
OJ
Wow, looking back, that's a pretty random list!
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Re: I want meatloaf tonight! Help!
Well, I kind of improvised! ground beef one egg Lea & Perins S&P bread crubs beef gravy ketchup one onion chopped. the beef gravy was...
Well, I kind of improvised!
ground beef
one egg
Lea & Perins
S&P
bread crubs
beef gravy
ketchup
one onion chopped.
the beef gravy was kind of out of left field, but yummy!
thanks everyone! I'm definitely going to bookmark this page and try them all!
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Re: Do you wear a bikini?
I own 9 bikinis!!!! Sadly, I haven't worn them in about two years. I have one one piece that's been my fall back. Between pregnancy...
I own 9 bikinis!!!! Sadly, I haven't worn them in about two years. I have one one piece that's been my fall back. Between pregnancy and some other stuff, I've piled on some weight. I wish I could lose the weight and get back to me. Hopefully thi year will be a year of getting back to 'me'.
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I want meatloaf tonight! Help!
So I've been trying some meatloaf recipes to try and find 'the' recipe and have nit been successful. Please share your awesome, yummy recipe. The...
So I've been trying some meatloaf recipes to try and find 'the' recipe and have nit been successful.
Please share your awesome, yummy recipe. The meat is defrosting right now!
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What do you use to mix in your LO's cereal?
I bought the Gerber breast milk or formula one. I use formula. I'll but the water one next ...
I bought the Gerber breast milk or formula one. I use formula. I'll but the water one next
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Re: Forums switching to Canadian family?
Haha! I'm getting a divorce so I think I'd probably make a lot more sense on CF than on WB ...
Haha! I'm getting a divorce so I think I'd probably make a lot more sense on CF than on WB
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Re: Do you know your credit card number(s) by heart?
Yep, along with my debit, optimum and airmiles. I also know most phone numbers off by heart and all passwords too. I have a super...
Yep, along with my debit, optimum and airmiles. I also know most phone numbers off by heart and all passwords too. I have a super memory for numbers.
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Bruising post partum
Sounds like really low iron ...
Sounds like really low iron
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Waking too Early
My DS started doing this last week and it's very frustrating. He also won't sleep more than a 9 hour stretch or so. I've never...
My DS started doing this last week and it's very frustrating. He also won't sleep more than a 9 hour stretch or so. I've never brought him into bed with me and he's always slept great in his crib ( been there since day 1 ) this morning he woke at 3, (cried for a minute then back to sleep), 5 (CIO) then 7 and he was singing and happy. From what I've heard, you just sort of have to push through
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When to replace nipples
I found that when I was using drop-ins, the playtex nipples would go like that after a while. They didn't quite stand up as well...
I found that when I was using drop-ins, the playtex nipples would go like that after a while. They didn't quite stand up as well as compared to other brands, but I guess it's not so bad if they are inexpensive to replace though.
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Pampers and Huggies codes - worth it?
I've been collecting Pampers codes since day one. I use them for ordering stuff from Shutterfly mostly. ...
I've been collecting Pampers codes since day one. I use them for ordering stuff from Shutterfly mostly.
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Help me figure this out - sleep in a 4.5 month old
I had two weeks of crazy sleep regression recently with C, but he's much better now. I just stuck with his schedule and pushed through...
I had two weeks of crazy sleep regression recently with C, but he's much better now. I just stuck with his schedule and pushed through and he's back to normal now. He's always had the big afternoon nap, so I've always worked the schedule around that. Mind you, my kid is a complete slave to his schedule. He can't be a fly by the seat of his pants kid. Without his schedule, he'd crumble.
I hope it gets easier for you K!
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Re: What life lesson have you learned recently?
I've learned that the things that initially attract you to someone will likely become the thing that frustrates you about them. ...
I've learned that the things that initially attract you to someone will likely become the thing that frustrates you about them.
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Re: Valentines Day Haters?
Not a hater, just not participating this year. Ive never actually had a good romantic Valentines Day. One of these years, I want to be...
Not a hater, just not participating this year. Ive never actually had a good romantic Valentines Day. One of these years, I want to be shmoozed for Valentines Day and treated romantically.
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Re: What grinds your gears????
I hate it when you ask someone something and they say "Honestly? Well, blah, blah, blah.." or "Can I be honest with you? Blah, blah,...
I hate it when you ask someone something and they say "Honestly? Well, blah, blah, blah.." or "Can I be honest with you? Blah, blah, blah...." I want to say, "so have you been lying to me this whole time?"
When people come into my office, look at me, assume I'm not the sales person and then say (and this is the part that floors me every time) "Is the Salesperson here? I'd like to talk to HIM" Why oh why do some people still assume that the salesperson is going to be a man? Or that I can't be the sales person because I'm young? I usually just say "I'm HIM!"
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Re: Eating Disorders
Zoobaby, I think you are awesome! It's kind of nice that she's only 13 and not a bit older. In my experience, it's a lot...
Zoobaby, I think you are awesome!
It's kind of nice that she's only 13 and not a bit older. In my experience, it's a lot easier to work on self esteem and body image when they are a bit younger. Perhaps there is some dialogue or reading material on self esteem? I also know that in some areas there are clubs or workshops for young girls.
I know DOVE has some resources for leaders and teens.
http://www.dove.ca/en/Social-Mission/Self-Esteem-Resources/As someone who battled with weight through my teen years, I know it can be tough. I can only imagine how my parents and loved ones felt when they watched me drop 40lbs in two months.
When your head is in that place, it is very scary. You feel like you have absolutely no say/control over yourself and the lengths you go to. I still have "hate" for food now, and I'm in my 30s.
I think it's something that follows you for life. You just have to learn how to not let it overtake you. It fosters hate that eventually extends to all branches of your life. Positively bone-chilling evil.
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Redness above baby's eyes?
DS gets this too. I figure it's a baby thing ...
DS gets this too. I figure it's a baby thing
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5 Week Old With The Sniffles
Yes, I'd go to the doctors. It's productive enough that it's interrupting his sleep. ...
Yes, I'd go to the doctors. It's productive enough that it's interrupting his sleep.
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Re: What Nail Polish Colours do you LOVE?
Rimmel's Posh Trash. ...
Rimmel's Posh Trash.
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Re: Are you a "Mean Girl?"
Originally Posted By: RedVelvet ...
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Crying while eating (FF)
Car cries sometimes when I take the bottle away. Usually its because he's super hungry. He usually stops when there's only a third of the...
Car cries sometimes when I take the bottle away. Usually its because he's super hungry. He usually stops when there's only a third of the bottle left and he's not frantic any longer.
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October 2011 mamas - February 2012
Peach: are you ff or bf? I can't remember. DS always sleeps better if I cram him full just before bed. I'll bet if you...
Peach: are you ff or bf? I can't remember. DS always sleeps better if I cram him full just before bed. I'll bet if you eliminated one of the night feeds and just used the time to get him back to sleep, he'd get out of the habit of wanting to eat every time he wakes up. Just a thought. Also do you swaddle? I do and since leaving one arm free, DS wakes less frequently, which surprised me, I thought it'd be more
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Re: What type of mattress do you have?
I have a king sleep number. I guess kind of pointless these days now that it's just me but super convenient when it wasn't. ...
I have a king sleep number.
I guess kind of pointless these days now that it's just me but super convenient when it wasn't.
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October 2011 mamas - February 2012
Sleep training is going really well here too Xela! Carter is sleeping so well at night, he's even dropped his night time feed! Glad to...
Sleep training is going really well here too Xela! Carter is sleeping so well at night, he's even dropped his night time feed!
Glad to see we have a feb thread. I thought we'd disappeared forever!
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Re: If you could choose one WBer.....
I'd like to meet my west coast mamas from Sept and Oct moms. They seem chill and I dig that. I'd also like to meet...
I'd like to meet my west coast mamas from Sept and Oct moms. They seem chill and I dig that.
I'd also like to meet several of the fine individuals that haunt the misc section on the regular.
I'd like to know what everyone does too. I work in a new home sales office and it's often dead, so that explains my ability to sit on WBs all day. I always wonder about everyone else.
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UPDATE: Coupon swap thread X-Posted
I'd be up for that! Count me in! With phones and computers and email, there's something fun about sending little envelopes in the mail! ...
I'd be up for that! Count me in!
With phones and computers and email, there's something fun about sending little envelopes in the mail!
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post pregnancy thyroid issues
Once it goes out of whack, it doesnt go back. I now have thyroid disease for life. If it only slightly went off in a...
Once it goes out of whack, it doesnt go back.
I now have thyroid disease for life. If it only slightly went off in a first pregnancy, then the second would put it right out of range.
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post pregnancy thyroid issues
I developed hypothyroidism during my pregnancy. Now after having DS, I'm currently hyper. They decreased my dose, but the meds are for life. ...
I developed hypothyroidism during my pregnancy. Now after having DS, I'm currently hyper. They decreased my dose, but the meds are for life.
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Swollen down there?
Peach: my child didn't have it, but I still think it's going to be fine. Call the DR. I'm sure if it's anything, it'll be...
Peach: my child didn't have it, but I still think it's going to be fine. Call the DR. I'm sure if it's anything, it'll be a quick fix.
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You know you're nasty!!
Just for fun, A POLL!! All the things people do/have done and would likely never admit!! Heeeeheeee. I only included 7, but if you can...
Just for fun, A POLL!! All the things people do/have done and would likely never admit!! Heeeeheeee. I only included 7, but if you can think of anything, or have witnessed grosser, feel free to add. Also, for added fun, if you have a story about someone that would make the wall of shame, please share!
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Meeting with daycare provider - questions to ask ?
I would make sure to ask about what instances the daycare wouldn't want him to come? ie) fever or diarrhea--and be clear about this because...
I would make sure to ask about what instances the daycare wouldn't want him to come? ie) fever or diarrhea--and be clear about this because both can happen with teething, and baby isn't sick. Also, I'd ask about administering medication. If they are licenced or regulated in any way, they'll have policies surrounding administering anything. My daycare is very strict. I had to even give signed written instructions and consent to use Penaten! I also had to have Rxs and pharmacy labels on his advil drops and gripe water!
I would ask about regular/routine travel. Where do they normally go? (example would be picking up another kid after school) What kind of car seat do they use? Do you have to provide the car seat? Will they notify you and get your consent to go to places that are not their usual/routine travel. ie: a day at the zoo.
And, I would ask about policies regarding pick ups and drop offs with respect to giving authorization for someone else to pick up your kid. Do they ask to see ID before releasing your kid to someone else?
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Powder formula constipates?
Ugh. I posted and it disappeared. Aquax: I am using Similac Advance. ...
Ugh. I posted and it disappeared.
Aquax: I am using Similac Advance.
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