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Re: Graduation Gift
Graduating into policing She's hired with a local police service. ...
Graduating into policing
She's hired with a local police service.
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Re: Graduation Gift
Just that she's older than most new graduates ...
Just that she's older than most new graduates
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Graduation Gift
One of my best friends is graduating from school and we're attending the graduation this week. We have NO clue what to get her. This...
One of my best friends is graduating from school and we're attending the graduation this week.
We have NO clue what to get her. This is a career you can get into later in life and still have an amazing career.
She has two tween and is married ... so I'm not sure what to do for her!
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Re: Tacky or OK?
The point of a stag and doe is to raise money for the couple for their wedding, right? So really, if the couple is the...
The point of a stag and doe is to raise money for the couple for their wedding, right? So really, if the couple is the one organizing it or asking people to come, I don't see the harm.
What's the difference between someone else asking or the bride and groom?
Having said that, I know someone who is telling people they're not coming to the wedding if they don't come to the stag and doe. And also asking friends to help run the stag and doe so that she (the bride) can party with the wedding party. And the money isn't going toward the wedding. It's going toward her pre-wedding festivities.
Personally, I don't care who asks. They're really common around here and I've yet to run into anyone who thinks that's tacky.
To the OP --- if it's offensive to you, just politely decline.
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Re: Self-employment income tax question
I don't see how this is complicated. You claim the portion of your home that you actually use to run your business. So if it's...
I don't see how this is complicated.
You claim the portion of your home that you actually use to run your business. So if it's an office, it's the square footage.
Sorry but I don't see why you're making this a) more complicated than it actually is and b) more of a big deal than it is.
Why should you be permitted to deduct business-use-of-home expenses for time when you're not working?
Seems reasonable to me.
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Re: Tax SNAFU! AHHHH!
Just call the Monday and tell them. Relax. Mistakes happen. ...
Just call the Monday and tell them. Relax. Mistakes happen.
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Re: My first experience hiring an accountant...
Did you have a form from your employer saying your employment expenses are allowable? There should be a T2200 signed by your employer. But I...
Did you have a form from your employer saying your employment expenses are allowable? There should be a T2200 signed by your employer.
But I agree with the PP ... $500 seems steep if you only have T4's.
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
Jugie --- I guess we can all say that we feel undervalued then. I know I sound like a complete bee and completely insensitive. I...
Jugie --- I guess we can all say that we feel undervalued then.
I know I sound like a complete bee and completely insensitive. I just hope people understand where other are coming from too.
I suppose no job is a walk-in the park and it irritates me when so many people complain and are able to just walk off the job or negotiate things like that when there are others who have zero control over what happens.
I sincerely apologize if I've offended anyone or hurt any feelings.
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
I can see how that wouldn't work MrsMac. That wouldn't make sense. ...
I can see how that wouldn't work MrsMac. That wouldn't make sense.
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
Ummm how am I not owning my choice of profession? I don't take holidays during tax season even though it would be nice. I don't...
Ummm how am I not owning my choice of profession? I don't take holidays during tax season even though it would be nice. I don't take holidays during month-end or year-end. Although, that would also be nice. I own the fact that I'll constantly be taking courses for school and keeping myself up-to-date with current practices / law / etc. I wish I didn't have to but that's the nature of the business.
I don't complain about any of that.
Am I peeved I am not getting a raise while others are? Darn right! And I'll continue to complain about it!
However, that doesn't mean that I'm not owning my choice in profession and the crappy things about it.
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
I'm bringing up salaries because that's part of the post --- a wage freeze. Why should teachers get a raise when there are many people...
I'm bringing up salaries because that's part of the post --- a wage freeze.
Why should teachers get a raise when there are many people experiencing a wage freeze?
Reason why I'm not a teacher --- I don't have the passion for it. I wouldn't be good at it. Not my cup of tea.
Am I envious they get raises? Darn right I am! Am I envious you get to bank sick days? Darn right I am! Does that I mean I want to be a teacher? No.
For the record, I don't think teachers are lazy. I think they're hard-working and a lot of the time, passionate about their jobs.
I'm merely wondering why teachers are so valued over other professionals? I am a professional and nowhere near as valued.
Angelaeve --- there are LOTS of people who are over-worked and under-paid. Doesn't that describe most of the current Canadian workforce?
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
MrsMac --- you're right but can you not take a day off? Can you not take holidays???? I know there are certain times of the...
MrsMac --- you're right but can you not take a day off? Can you not take holidays????
I know there are certain times of the year when I "can't" take holidays. I mean I could but it would be seriously frowned upon (ie. end of month or fiscal year). But I KNOW when I can take holidays are plan accordingly. So apply that to a teacher. I know I get July and August off. Okay so I play my vacations accordingly.
When "stuff" come up, I adjust accordingly. I need a couple sick days? I take them. I need to take a couple vacation days because my kids are sick? I take them.
How are teachers different?
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
And what I mean by gods is that teachers and nurses seem to be some of the MOST important people in the country. People think...
And what I mean by gods is that teachers and nurses seem to be some of the MOST important people in the country.
People think they should get whatever they want due to the nature of their jobs.
I just don't get why one profession deserves more respect that another? Obviously compensation levels (meaning how MUCH you make, not the breakdown of how you got there) are something completely different.
I help get money for the hospitals. I get money from those people who use our services and feel they don't have to pay for them (and we're not talking cheap services, either). So I help bring money into the hospital. I help fund it. Why am I less important or made to feel less important????? Do I not deserve a raise for my good work?
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
miss_martini --- I work in a hospital. The only reason people think front line staff are the first to go is because they're the only...
miss_martini --- I work in a hospital. The only reason people think front line staff are the first to go is because they're the only ones making the news.
In our departments (about 750 employees) we have cut several employees from every level of employment --- from managers to secretaries to technical staff.
People assume that cutting front line staff is going to affect patient care but it's not always the case. Sometimes there are wayyyyyyyy too many front line staff working and cuts are the way to fix it. Why pay someone $35 / hour PLUS pension PLUS benefit (which works out to about $50 - $60 / hour) when there's no work to do????
And believe me ... front line staff make pretty decent money and have pretty decent benefits and pension plans --- again I know this from first-hand experience.
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Re: Any other ON teachers freaking out?
Oh and I'm sorry a sick BANK? Isn't sick time for when you're actually sick? Sorry but what a crock of poop. First, so many...
Oh and I'm sorry a sick BANK? Isn't sick time for when you're actually sick?
Sorry but what a crock of poop.
First, so many people don't have jobs; many qualified, hard working people. There are people who do and they complain that they will lose their sick bank and should have a wage freeze?
Welcome to today's economy! What should make teachers exempt from feeling the effects of today's economy?
What I take from stuff like this is that people are placing more value on a teacher than someone else. Every person's job is important in one facet or another. Why should importance be placed so highly on one group and so low on another?
I get pretty upset by this becaues it feels like people feel like administrative jobs are pointless and the people doing the jobs are useless. But front-line workers are GODS and deserve to be showered with unending praise, money and perks.
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Re: Property Tax - Tax Question
Same in Ontario. ...
Same in Ontario.
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Re: Property Tax - Tax Question
It depends on the province you live in. It's sometimes a provincial tax credit. However, to qualify for the credit, your income has to be...
It depends on the province you live in. It's sometimes a provincial tax credit.
However, to qualify for the credit, your income has to be below the threshold which is usually around $30K (total combined income between yourself and your spouse)
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Re: Property Tax - Tax Question
Yes but the taxes are for the 2010 tax year. It doesn't matter if the bill came 40 years from now. It's the year in...
Yes but the taxes are for the 2010 tax year. It doesn't matter if the bill came 40 years from now. It's the year in which the expense was INCURRED --- not when the bill was received.
If you get the property tax credit (and ensure you actually qualify for it ... many people put it on their taxes but it makes no difference in the end because their income is too high) ... if you qualify, you can do an adjustment to your 2010 taxes for it. But you can't claim the 2010 expense in 2011.
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Re: Property Tax - Tax Question
Only the 2011 amount. The 2010 amount would go on your 2010 taxes. Make sure it's even making a difference on your return. If it...
Only the 2011 amount. The 2010 amount would go on your 2010 taxes.
Make sure it's even making a difference on your return. If it does, you could do an adjustment for 2010.
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Re: Do you have to file taxes?
Short answer --- yes, you have to file taxes. Because the gov't typically has copies of your income, they will usually send a request to...
Short answer --- yes, you have to file taxes.
Because the gov't typically has copies of your income, they will usually send a request to file if you owe them money. If you are likely to get a refund, they usually leave you alone.
As for having no income, you may qualify for a GST credit or medical supplements (if you are on OAS).
So it's a good idea to file.
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Re: Kate Middleton's Bum
Wasn't there a big thing, though? I remember this for some reason and I'm pretty sure there is actual video footage of the incident. ...
Wasn't there a big thing, though? I remember this for some reason and I'm pretty sure there is actual video footage of the incident.
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Sick of my LO being a daddy's boy - vent
Try to look at it in a positive light --- you got an entire year plus 9 months with him and you were the primary...
Try to look at it in a positive light --- you got an entire year plus 9 months with him and you were the primary comforter.
Now, he's building a special, loving and trusting relationship with his dad. That's an amazing thing.
I would keep doing what you're doing. Your son will grow up knowing he can trust and be comforted by both his parents.
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Re: Pay Day - when?
And doesn't the ESA state that there must be a consistent pay day? For example, every two weeks. On the 1st and 15th. 45 days...
And doesn't the ESA state that there must be a consistent pay day? For example, every two weeks. On the 1st and 15th. 45 days after you submit your invoice.
To me, this employer will deposit the payment on the 8th or 22nd or closest business day earlier.
But why not ask your employer for clarification?!?! One cannot just assume what's happening.
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Re: Pay Day - when?
All you need is to manage your money. You know when it's coming in and when money is due to come out. Plan accordingly. My...
All you need is to manage your money.
You know when it's coming in and when money is due to come out. Plan accordingly.
My work could screw around with my pay schedule all they want but it wouldn't bother me in the least.
When you are paid on the 8th, that money is for the payments that come out on the 15th. When you are paid on the 22nd, that's for payemtns that come out on the last day of the month / 1st.
Pretty simple solution and nothing to get irritated / upset over.
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Re: Family blocked on FB - WWYD
Just for clarification --- She discussed your pregnancy with your co-workers but she was not your health care provider. Does she know then personally? Did...
Just for clarification --- She discussed your pregnancy with your co-workers but she was not your health care provider. Does she know then personally? Did she call them specifically to discuss you? Did she access your health records? I'm all for privacy especially while pregnant but I just don't get what happened (I just don't understand what she did and what this had to do with her job).
Sorry I'm just confused as to why she was fired.
I work at a hospital. If I was talking to someone about my SIL's pregnancy, she would have no grounds to get me fired. If I accessed her medical records in our system or discussed her records, I could definitely be fired. But if I talked about her pregnancy ... I dunno. I just don't get it.
I think an e-mail would be your best bet in this situation, though.
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Re: Q about people who claim receipts?
How do you know they're claiming anything? Just because someone pays for your lunch and takes a receipt doesn't mean they're claiming it anywhere. Sorry...
How do you know they're claiming anything? Just because someone pays for your lunch and takes a receipt doesn't mean they're claiming it anywhere.
Sorry but I don't get what the point of this post is?
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Re: I don't understand...
No, what I meant is as soon as he set-up the business the assets are transfered. Before the fraud. Anything that was gained from the...
No, what I meant is as soon as he set-up the business the assets are transfered. Before the fraud. Anything that was gained from the fraud would be up for grabs.
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Re: I don't understand...
But I don't think she's profiting is she? She sold their house. So the profit is hers. I would think maybe his pension / RRSP's...
But I don't think she's profiting is she? She sold their house. So the profit is hers.
I would think maybe his pension / RRSP's / savings accounts would be up for debate but only if they're in his name only. But his pension and RRSP's would be. You can't transfer those unless one person is dead.
Sorry, in the situation I mentioned above, I meant RIGHT after the business opened. Not during the course of the business.
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Re: I don't understand...
But aren't there lots of people who own businesses who have everything in their spouse's names so in court they aren't able to touch those...
But aren't there lots of people who own businesses who have everything in their spouse's names so in court they aren't able to touch those things?
Let's say my husband owns a finance company. To protect our family, he transfers everything to my name since the business is a high-risk one. After a while, he committs fraud and steal from his clients. I had no idea. Why should I lose everything because he's a d-bag???
I feel awful for her. She will be left penniless because her husband murdered people. Way to make she pay for his crimes.
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I don't understand...
Can someone help me understand why Russell Williams' wife is being sued jointly with his for $4 million by one of the victims families? I...
Can someone help me understand why Russell Williams' wife is being sued jointly with his for $4 million by one of the victims families? I understand suing him. Absolutely. But if she was not involved and had no knowledge of the crimes committed, why should she be held responsible for what happened? Especially financially?
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Fed Gov't Employees - top up tax ?
They are taking tax off based only on that income. So when it's all added together it usually will bump you into a higher tax...
They are taking tax off based only on that income. So when it's all added together it usually will bump you into a higher tax bracket or increase the amount of taxable income.
When taxes are deducted from your income, it's taken off according to that income only. It does not take off tax according to all of your income because how would they know what your total income is?!?!
I would ask them to take off an extra $30 - $50 per pay.
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Re: Red Velvet Cake lovers I have good news!!
Vanilla, can you post your recipe for your frosting, please?!?!?! ...
Vanilla, can you post your recipe for your frosting, please?!?!?!
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Re: Taxes- health expenses question
Yes, you can claim the portion you pay out of pocket. However, the expenses have to total more tha 3% of your net income. You...
Yes, you can claim the portion you pay out of pocket.
However, the expenses have to total more tha 3% of your net income.
You can also include the health plan premiums that you pay.
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Re: Hot Yoga- Will it Kill Me?
It's hard, that's for sure. But go on an empty stomach and bring TONS of frozen water bottles. I went a few times and the...
It's hard, that's for sure. But go on an empty stomach and bring TONS of frozen water bottles.
I went a few times and the first couple of times I took a quick break because I felt too hot.
But I survived! It was fun though!
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Re: Parking question!
Okay even if that's the case, where does it say you cannot back into a space? It says you cannot cross the left side of...
Okay even if that's the case, where does it say you cannot back into a space?
It says you cannot cross the left side of the ROAD ... if I drive past a spot, I'm on the right side. If I back-up, I'm still on the right side.
To me that says you cannot enter from the left LANE. Not the left SIDE. So you cannot turn left into a parking spot.
But a PP asked the RCMP and they indicated it wasn't illegal so the interpretation anyone uses to make it illegal is wrong.
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Re: Parking question!
Maybe I'm missing where it says backing into a spot is against the law? ...
Maybe I'm missing where it says backing into a spot is against the law?
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Re: Parking question!
I don't get upset with people parking either way so I'm not irrational. I have patience. I supposed you need to learn to have some....
I don't get upset with people parking either way so I'm not irrational. I have patience. I supposed you need to learn to have some.
I find people in general are too impatient about everything.
Deep breath and just allow people to park, be it forward or back.
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Re: Parking question!
I will usually back in and especially at work in the parking garage. Reasons being: - I drive a van. It's a big vehicle and...
I will usually back in and especially at work in the parking garage.
Reasons being:
- I drive a van. It's a big vehicle and easier to drive straight out instead of backing out.
- It's a ton safer to drive out since a bigger vehicle has bigger blind spots
- The parking garage is a tight squeeze getting in and out. I back in so I'm not doing a 20-point turn to get out of the spot.
- People speed through the parking lot at crazy speeds. I'm more likely to see someone coming if I'm facing out than in.
But I guess I need to ask, what's the difference between taking the time to back in or taking the time to back out?? Should someone like me be irate with you for wasting my time while you back out of the spot?
No. Sorry but I think you and your husband are being irrational.
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kindergarten and daycare question.
Some schools offer programs where the older kids will walk the younger ones to school. You could try and find someone in your district and...
Some schools offer programs where the older kids will walk the younger ones to school. You could try and find someone in your district and then see if the school has a program like that or ask the school for help finding someone (possibly in grade 7 or 8).
I don't think you're allowed to register outside your school district because of bussing issues.
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Re: Your best reduce grocery expense tips?
I meal plan, only buy what we need, and shop with a list. If it's not on the list, I don't buy it. I also...
I meal plan, only buy what we need, and shop with a list. If it's not on the list, I don't buy it.
I also avoid the aisles that I don't need anything in to avoid impulse buys.
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Re: Tassimo Coffee Maker
The box it comes it? Erm, is that recyclable???? As for the grinds, they're all contained to the pod. Making coffee at home seems to...
The box it comes it? Erm, is that recyclable????
As for the grinds, they're all contained to the pod. Making coffee at home seems to have just as much waste as a tassimo / keurig.
As for the cost, I don't find it's a ton more expensive depending on the type of coffee you drink.
For us, it's a ton cheaper than brewing evena a half pot of coffee since there's no waste. But if people drink enough coffee as to not waste the pot, it's probably cheaper to just make a pot.
I think the waste factor is about even.
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Re: Tassimo Coffee Maker
You're worried about waste yet go out and buy coffee. Here's a list of their waste: - filter used to brew the coffee - package...
You're worried about waste yet go out and buy coffee.
Here's a list of their waste:
- filter used to brew the coffee
- package the coffee comes in
- coffee grinds
- cup and lid
ALL that makes it to the garbage can.
Keurig / Tassimo waste:
- K-cup / T-disc
To me, it's more wasteful to BUY coffee than make it at home. No?
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Would you go back? (Swimming lessons)
As long as your son enjoyed himself, I would take him back. My daughter had a freak-out when we went to Disney on Ice... like...
As long as your son enjoyed himself, I would take him back. My daughter had a freak-out when we went to Disney on Ice... like you, we were those parents and she was that kid.
To this day, a year later, she still talks about how much fun she had. So this was a good memory for her and a horrifying one for me.
Point is, if your child is enjoying himself, continue to go. It's clearly more upsetting for you than him
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Getting them to stop coming in your room!
I know how you feel, Bella. Our kids rooms are right next door and I can assure you that they kids sleep more soundly than...
I know how you feel, Bella. Our kids rooms are right next door and I can assure you that they kids sleep more soundly than we think.
In 7 months, my son's screaming has only woken my daughter once. And she's never woken him up.
The trick is consistency. You have to pick a plan and stick to it. If you quit because it's easier to just let her sleep with you, she'll know you're not serious.
As for her being scared, we give our daughter a glowstick. She hangs onto it and sleeps with it.
But I completely get that you don't want to deal with it at 2am. Our kids sound like similar sleepers --- crappy ones haha Definitely be consistent and firm. No means no.
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Getting them to stop coming in your room!
Easy solution --- stop letting her! She will likely fight it. She may yell. She may scream. But eventually she'll learn that she needs to...
Easy solution --- stop letting her! She will likely fight it. She may yell. She may scream. But eventually she'll learn that she needs to stay in her room and bed.
Just keep taking her back to bed. Your daughter is almost 4. She should understand the concept of staying in your bed by now.
If my daughter comes into our room, we just take her back to her bed, tuck her in and tell her to go back to sleep.
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I need some excellent make-ahead meals!
I apologize in advance if this has been done before (which I'm sure it has!) I need some excellent make-ahead meals. I'm heading back to...
I apologize in advance if this has been done before (which I'm sure it has!)
I need some excellent make-ahead meals. I'm heading back to work soon and need to have a few things ready to go! I could also use some quick and easy meals for when I get home with the kids.
We all eat pretty much anything!!!
Thanks in advance!!
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Canesten For Diaper Rash?
Another thing we did was used wash clothes instead of wipes and just dabbed instead of actually wiping. ...
Another thing we did was used wash clothes instead of wipes and just dabbed instead of actually wiping.
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Canesten For Diaper Rash?
Yes, same thing. You could try a little bit of hydrocortisone (A TINY bit) twice a day and that may help and use zincofax or...
Yes, same thing. You could try a little bit of hydrocortisone (A TINY bit) twice a day and that may help and use zincofax or other diaper rash cream at the other changes.
I definitely recommend the zincofax / ostomy powder mix. It keeps the area clean and dry which will help it heal.
You could also to diaper-free time. Just put a towel under her bum in case of accident.
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Canesten For Diaper Rash?
If it's not yeast it won't help. We use a mixture of extra strength zincofax mixed with ostomoy powder (to keep the moisture away) and...
If it's not yeast it won't help. We use a mixture of extra strength zincofax mixed with ostomoy powder (to keep the moisture away) and that works amazingly.
If that doesn't help, it could be bacterial in which case you could use some hydrocortisone.
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Tubal ligation done during a c-section?
I had this done as well. I figured they may as well to the cut and tie while they are in there. Everything's already accessible!...
I had this done as well. I figured they may as well to the cut and tie while they are in there. Everything's already accessible!
My OB said that it would add an extra 10 minutes to the procedure and nothing extra with regard to recovery.
My recovery was fine.
ETA: To be honest, there's no point in my husband getting snipped if I'm already cut and tied. It's 99% effective so we're not worried.
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