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[ - ] I look like shit. Hair full of coconut oil to condition after a weekend in the sun. No make up. Old ratty T-shirt with jog bra underneath. Kids in the same fashion mode. Of course, we ran to the grocery store and ran into everyone we wouldn't want to run into. Ick. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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I'm sure that's what they're doing right now ! I honestly could not look more like I should be working on the transmission under a car ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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You look beautiful and smell great too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:25 PM Flag
[ - ] 4mos BF DS all of a sudden started refusing all bottles and pacifiers. He used to switch with no problem, now it's mommy on-tap or nada. This is becoming a major problem bc I can't leave him with anyone for more than 2 hrs. What happened? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.07.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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He's gotten fussy. That said, it's okay for you to leave him more than 2 hours. Same thing happened to me and my dc. Ped said dc would eat if hungry, won't starve if dc went on strike for a few hours and it would not harm dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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np: you have a great ped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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he's getting smarter! Here is the thing.....he needs to get a bottle every 2 days from someone who is *not* you. And you need to leave the house while this is happening until db gets back on track. He may never love the bottle, but you need to do this for your sanity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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op: tell me about it. I left him with MIL and he cried on/off for 4 hrs while I got my hair done and didn't eat until I got home. MIL almost had a break down and is hesitant to sit again. DH has tried to give a bottle, even bought 5 different nipples to try, with no success. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:27 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have what seemed like a real period (several days of bleeding, heavy then lighter) and turned out to be pg? My period came a week early, and have been weirdly nauseated for about a week, for no particular reason. It would be a bizarre shock if I were pg... 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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meaning, had to go on progesterone to keep the pg? What exactly happened to you? Oy, I better take a pg test i guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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I bled for a few days - but it stopped - which was normal for me - but my period didn't come back (usually it did after a day or two of no bleeding) after two days of no bleeding I took pg test and was pos - and yes I had to take progesterone to keep pg. now I have a beautiful 3 mo old baby boy. Call dr if you are worried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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wow, congrats. I have a 10mo and definitely didn't want to get pg again yet but I guess I'll buy a test on the way home [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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This happened to me! I had already tested positive (was doing IUI), then started bleeding heavily. Everyone assumed I was miscarrying (again), but then found a sac when they did an ultrasound the next week to check whether I needed a D&C. THANK GOD I didn't agree to the D&C right away the week before! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Please no flames. Ten years ago Dh and I were in serious drug therapy. He for cocaine and me for alcohol and cocaine. We stopped for three years before trying for first DC. Now we want a second but DH relapsed two weeks before we conceived. I am 8 weeks pg and am worried about the effects of the drugs in DHs system the night we conceived. He is totally clean but I am SO SO worried about DB. Anyone have any insight into this, experience or medical knowledge? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.07.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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good grief what did he relapse on alcohol or drugs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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drugs. cocaine and marijuana [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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i wouldn't worry about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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goodness, you have been through a lot. Everything should be fine with db though, don't worry too much, just hope your dh stays clean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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TY that is very kind of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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Good luck to you all, and I really hope that you and your dcs will help remind your dh to stay clean for your sakes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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Again you are great thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Yw. good luck and don't worry, you'll have a beautiful healthy baby! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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My father was an alchoholic coke addict. I am fine, I typed this with my flippers! j/k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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That was funny, thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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I am serious about being fine though... My dad didn't get clean until three years ago, and I have never met him. So, good for you and your husband! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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You don't belong on UB you are way way too nice. Thank you very much and gl to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Baby will be fine. Just make sure you take care of yourself, I'm sure you're so stressed out about the relapse. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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It's so very unlikely for anything a DH does to affect his sperm (all the burden is on us moms :) ). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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God I could HUG you how did I get so lucky on UB to find such caring women, thank you for your support [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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you'll be OK and DB will be OK as long as you stay clean ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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Oh I will! I have been for ten yrs TY! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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You'll be great ! Don't worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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TY TY TY! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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We moms do all the hard work and obviously you are used to working hard for what you want to have. I hope all is smooth sailing ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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Drugs (taken by men) really only hurt the chances of conception, they don't contribute to birth defects, ect. So if you conceived, your baby really should be fine. Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:27 PM Flag
[ - ] My ds had fever on Thursday/Friday and then got better on Saturday. So we went on a play date Sunday morning. Today I found that he is still sick. Should I warn play date parents? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.07.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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leave it, you thought he was better and waited the requisite time, I wouldn't get them jumpy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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I always let parents know if my ds comes down with something shortly after a playdate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] Serious sleep issues with my 11 month old ds. We started letting him fall asleep on us - bad idea?? advice, please! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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Only bad idea if you aren't willing to continue with it for a long time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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If it works for you, that's fine. If it's a problem, then you can break the habit. It will probably take a week and maybe some crying. Do what works for your family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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How long to let him cry? Putting down or night wakings or both? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Go the Barnes and Noble and read Ferber, No-Cry Sleep Solution, or another one of those sleep books. Do what feels right for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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thanks for your advise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:12 PM Flag
[ - ] bought a house. have no intention of selling it any time soon. 'Cleared' the backyard even though town rules probably dont allow it. If we finish the basement is it better to try to get a certificate of occupancy or keep a low profile (because of the cleared backyard)? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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But won't you need a permit, thus signaling the town you are doing renovation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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why doesn't the town allow you to clear the backyard? I'm confused. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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i would say no permit. why ask for trouble? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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wetlands nature preserve stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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wow, OP, you suck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:21 PM Flag
[ - ] DC #1 was conceived before we were married so we were not keeping track. Now we want dc#2 and just had sex in day 1 of ovulation. What are the chances I might be pg and when can I find out. TIA 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.07.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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If you only had sex the day of ovulation, not very good. I got positive opk on 12dpo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Thanks. So then we should continue for the next ten days? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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continue having sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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When you say day 1 of ovulation, do you mean the day that you ovulate? You should be having sex every other day up until your ovulation, not the 10 days after. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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I got pregnant both times this way...first month trying coming off the pill. if op is fairly fertile..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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ok thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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That's how I got my ds. Was keeping track w. a kit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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you need to relax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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I know just asking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:08 PM Flag
[ - ] On vacation, my Ipod got tossed around in seawater. Is now nonresponsive. Is it toast or is there anything I can do? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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toast [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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But nicely salted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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tasty... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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no butter, though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:56 PM Flag
[ - ] Which country is the fastest in which to adopt a baby, and approx how long does the entire process take? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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US. Depends on too many factors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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no idea but I've read somewhere (I think the NYT) that a lot of countries are shutting down international adoptions. The article recommended to go with an agency that handles them for a lot of countries, so you won't be out of luck if the country decides half-way through the process to stop allowing foreign adoptions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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domestic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:59 PM Flag
[ - ] My 3.5 mo dd most likely has strabismus (one eye crosses in and sometimes out). We have an opthamologist appt in a 2wks, but anyone else had experience w/ this? It seems to be a mild case...I notice it in pictures and my ped thought something looked a little off w/ her left eye, but did not immediately say it was strabismus. We are seeing Mark Steele in nyc. tia. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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I have strabismis. With young kids they sometimes give them a patch over their "good" (not crossing) eye to help train the "bad" one, or glasses. Not really a big deal at all, many children outgrow it in time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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A friend of mine used him, I beleive, for her ds many years ago. He did have strabismus and ultimately had eye surgery for it, but is totally fine now and has been since the surgery. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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I have something very similar, although it's barely noticeable and it's called "Duane's Syndrome." I thought my dd had inherited it from me so I took her to Emily Ceisler (partner of Mark Steele) when dd was around 13 mos. Turns out dd doesn't have it. My parents told me I could have had surgery when I was 2 yo, but they opted against it, since mine is a mild form. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 01:22 PM Flag
[ - ] What are your favorite tip/tricks for flying with 2 under 2? I have done it before and am not overly concerned but was just looking for those "great ideas" that I haven't thought of. TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.07.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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portable DVD player and headphones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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new toys that they've never played with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:52 PM Flag
[ - ] appropriate bedtime for 2.5 y.o.? TIA 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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