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[ - ] My 14mo ds with 12 teeth (4 molars, 8 front and sides) used to love brushing his teeth. Every time he's gotten annoyed by it, we've found a new way to keep him interested--baby-safe toothpaste, brushing along with mommy/daddy, etc. The last 2 days, he's absolutely refused. I think his canine/eye teeth are coming in...could that be why? I don't want to force him and make him not like it anymore. What can I do to encourage him to brush again? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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It sounds like you're right. Dd wouldn't let us brush her teeth when she was about to cut new teeth. I would usually leave her mouth alone for maybe two or so days and then try again. I'm not sure about when the canine teeth come in tho... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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OP: Thanks...hopefully it's just a phase. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
[ - ] Ok, so I know it's supposed to be best to wait until dd is 2yrs before I give her peanut butter (she's 16mos...) but do I really need to wait? How long did you guys wait? tia 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I gave it at 15 mo (while we were sitting outside the ped's office) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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I've accidentally given her peanuts in pad thai without realizing at first and she seemed fine. Wdyt?- should I play it safe or let her try? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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then you've already crossed that threshold, so go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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If no allergies in the family then you can probably give some but watch for reactions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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I thought I read a month or two ago that the American College of Pediatricians (or whatever their umbrella organization is called) was backing away from their anti peanut stance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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about 1 year, 1 year, 9 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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go ahead if nothing in the family. imo, its the staying away from things for so long that makes it worse. to 'clean' of an environment these days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:51 AM Flag
[ - ] are people typically more nauseous in pregnancy with a girl or a boy? With my ds I wasn't very nauseous or dizzy. I am both much more this time 7weeks pre 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.03.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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I have heard you get sicker with girls but I don't know if this is true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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I was less sick with my daughter than with my son. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I've heard that too and for me, it was soooo true. I was so sick with my daughter- never threw up tho but the constant nauseousness was soooo gross. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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supposedly thats the case b/c of all the additional hormones. though that may be just another myth- such as the heart beat over or under 140! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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every pregnancy is different. I was sick with both a girl and a boy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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I had no nausea or anything with my 2 dds..but now pg with a boy and have been sick most of the pg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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i had a ds and i was beyond sick until 16 weeks. i think that's an old wives tale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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A myth. . . I was very sick with a girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:38 AM Flag
[ - ] my 12 mo tried my shredded wheat cereal a couple months ago and loves it. She can eat 2 or 3 bowls each morning. Am I really supposed to let her eat and eat until she stops? Is there such thing as too many shredded wheats for a 1 yo? TIA. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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As long as she is eating other things too then I think it's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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throughout the day or for breakfast? She eats a variety throughout the day but I mostly give her shredded wheat for bfast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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np: I'd totally let her eat it even after breakfast. Lucky you found something she'll eat- my dd is so picky at the moment! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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ok, thank you. how old is your dd? what does she eat? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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Throughout the day. My son (2.5yo) eats Branflakes for breakfast and has a BIG bowlful. As long as they eat their other meals then I wouldn't worry at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:43 AM Flag
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ok thanks. she does eat other meals. is your son also not picky? I keep hearing my dd will become picky when she is 2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:48 AM Flag
[ - ] Mom of 2 sick kids here: Would you let them swim outside? It's 90 degrees where I am and there are not many people at the pool this time of day. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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At the beach, yes. In a pool, no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:26 AM Flag
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what are they sick with? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Where to look for non-cheesy dressup/princessy gifts that aren't crazy expensive. Have a 4-year-old birthday party comeing up. Birthday girl said she likes Fancy Nancy things. The mom is NOT into cheesy Disney Princess stuff. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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play scarves, fairy wings [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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^^ these are great: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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^^ http://www.hearthsong.com/hearthsong/product.do?section_id=0&bc=1005&pgc=1683&cmvalue=HS|0|Normal%20Search%20Result|P1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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unless you're buying from 18 different sources, scouring the flea markets, and making your own, embrace the cheese. It's fast, cheap, and it passes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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Really? Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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because they promote commercialization and discourage creativity - there's nothing wrong with the archetype of a princess or a mermaid or a fairy or whatever - those are all creative aspects of play. but that's very different than being bombarded by these character images and marketed too heavily as a child-consumer using them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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Eh. I think it's naive to assume your child is not going to encounter the Disney stuff at some point. DD is just as creative in her play whether she's dressed up as Ariel or Princess Coffeecake (her own creation). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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encountering is different than having people buy your child gifts that they know you are not open to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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I'm not that controlling. Gifts are at the discretion of the giver. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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I was you - lock, stock, and barrel. But I got tired of trying to prevent all disney things and explain why, to my 4yo dd. I try to balance it, now. I explain to my dd why I don't want it to be the dominant theme, and she does understand that, but she still gets her fix. She gets so much pleasure out of it, and now that she's nearly 6, she's past most of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:40 AM Flag
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royally pissed? i'd be unhappy, but i'd never get mad at soemone for a gift (unless it was the rare person who asked me if a gift was OK and I told no) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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perhaps i overstated. but we've passed all the disney stuff we've been given to charity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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that's cool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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I do this with all the licensed stuff we get. I'm not pissed at all--just don't want it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:39 AM Flag
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www.littlecapers.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Can anyone recommend a gynecologist on the east side in mid-town? I have a TMI issue and would love to see someone today. Thanks! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.03.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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Dr. Manos and Dr. Agharian 212 759-6623 63rd and lex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:20 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone ever been to the Planetarium at the museum of Natural History? What happens there and what age is appropriate? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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there is more than one show. i think my child enjoyed it startign around 4 or so, but he is very into space. at 2.5 he was flipped out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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i took my 4 1/2 year old to the 'cosmic collison" show and she was scared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:22 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone gone to the Atlantis Resort in Bahamas with kids? What do you think? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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its amazing for the kids. all the kids I know who have been there are in heaven. its expensive and crazy busy but its fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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very fun, great pools and slides, not so great food eat at the nearby village, less expensive and better food [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:00 AM Flag
[ - ] Starting db on solids - any advice? new mom here... 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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don't stress, take a photo, keep the cereal VERY liquidy, know that - at first - it's more about getting db used to texture than actually "feeding" any nutrition. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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op - how long can I expect this to go on for? a week or two? Do I just give her the same cereal until she actually eats it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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really, don't overthink this. you'll know by how she is responding. for mine, who was 6 m/o, the first few days were really playing with the cereal more than eating it, then she started eating. but it depends on your child. just enjoy it and trust yourself to know what to do next. she'll let you know if you're paying attention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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^^^ you're going to smile at yourself later on... we've all been there :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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op - more stressed because I am back at work so have to rely on nanny for alot of this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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ahhh. well, do the first couple of feedings over the weekend, so you can take some photos and experience it yourself. buy some cereal and some pureed fruits that can be mixed in later - pears are usually well received because of their bland flavor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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get ready for stinky diapers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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It seems scarier than it is. We used up a box of rice cereal (by which time DD was swallowing pretty well) and then started introducing other things: mashed banana, avocado, apple sauce, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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remember that solids are just for practice at this age. db's nutritional needs are fulfilled by bm/formula. so if s/he eats, fine, and if not, that's fine too. also, not all kids are ready at 6 mos. some don't really catch on until 7 or 8 mos. and there's the 3 day rule -- introduce one food for 3 days, then you can add another for 3 days, then you can add another, etc. good luck and don't worry about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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db is 5 mo but seems to be bored of formula and ped recommended we start - would you do one cereal for 3 days then another cereal or just stick to rice cereal until she is actually eating? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:27 AM Flag
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np: either is OK, but FWIW saome babies jsut hate that rice cereal (and if you taste it, you can see why). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:29 AM Flag
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that's fine. you can do either. mine really seemed to hate the rice cereal, so i tried oatmeal (after 3 days) and that worked better. then i just started gradually introducing the apples, bananas, sweet potatoes, pears, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:32 AM Flag
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op - also, planning on having nanny make strained fruits and veggies for db. For fruits like apples do you just steam and then put in a blender? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:31 AM Flag
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apples you probably need to actually boil, but then use the cooking water for the puree. (Its making applesauce.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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imo, this is a huge waste of time. for the tiny amount db is going to eat right now, it's not worth the effort. you can get frozen, organic fruit and veggies purees that are just as good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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op - you are probably right - I just want to make a habit of it for nanny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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its not hard to do yourself, even if you WOH. i did it, just made a bunch of stuff on the weeeknd and froze. and i also bought organic applesauce adn frozen organic squash puree (which are cheaper than baby food jars) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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op - what did you make other than that? peas? carrots? I need ideas - and when do you start to mix more than one food together? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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peas, carrots, green beans, sweet potato, and later on broccoli, beets, parsnips; mango, papaya, peach, nectarine, banana, avocado (those you don't cook first). basically whatever looked good at the market. I also tried kale exactly once. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:44 AM Flag
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op - i know I am an idiot - but from broccoli fwd do you wait until they can have "finger food" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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no, i mashed them up (really ripe fruit, obviously) and added water if needed to thin them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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assuming you steamed the broccoli and then mashed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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i ended up boiling, rahter than steaming, a lot of the time, adn using the cooking water for the puree. but sure, you can steam if you prefer. at first the tesxture has to be really watery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:59 AM Flag
[ - ] If you are a 5'4" mom, what size jeans do you wear? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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currently a 10 :-(. used to be a 6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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5'2" here, I wear a 25 or 26. I think thats a 2? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:11 AM Flag
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size 29 or size 6 i guess. im bottom heave so the waist is usually a tab big (but i hate muffin top so I dont mind) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:21 AM Flag
[ - ] omg - help me. I've got 2 sick kids (2.5yo and 6.5yo) so I can't take them out but they are both FULL energy... Any ideas how to keep them occupied all day? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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Television [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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Tried it - won't sit for it... I'd do a movie marathon day if I could [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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bath, sink full of water, playdoh, and why not take them out? just take them to an open area, not a playground. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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if they are full of energy, they can go outside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:14 AM Flag
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Ita. Take em to the park and let em run around until they're tired. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Take them out. If they're sick, take them to the park instead of the playground. Have a picnic lunch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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GO to open area of a park. Bring a couple of things to make "bases" out of (washcloths, folders, whatever). put down the "bases" and time how fast they can run around. You count mississippis while 6 y/o runs, then let 2 y/o run, etc. This will wind them down and it is weird and different. OR put on music and dance and then "freeze" dance and "Freeze" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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You guys are all awesome - thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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a hippity hop will tire the most energetic kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Underwear in the sprinkler: discuss, please. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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not a big deal, at least up to a certain age. but then again naked toddler in the sprinkler is OK with me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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I'm with you, at that age, there's no difference between underwear and a swimsuit. naked toddlers don't irk me either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:13 AM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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A-OK! And naked toddlers are the cutest., [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:33 AM Flag
[ - ] two of my good friends had babies recently. i recently had a miscarriage. as far as i know, neither one knew i was expecting. I'm very happy for them. but here's what's bothering me. i usually would offer to make supper for them. but i sort of resent having their babies intrude into my home which has become an oasis for me. does that make sense to anyone else? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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No [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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Why don't you just bring them dinner? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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it's hard for me to explain. i'm having a pretty hard time since my miscarriage. a lot of up and downs but i'm handling it. i can go and smile and be happy for them. but somehow, making dinner for them in my own home feels intrusive. it's like it's not enough that i have to smile and say "congrats", it's making it be much more personal. so hard for me to explain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:09 AM Flag
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Then don't make dinner -- pick something up and bring it over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:10 AM Flag
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why does her expression of congratulations have to include food? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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op: that's just what we usually end up doing for each other. it didn't even occur to me to buy a baby gift in lieu of sending over dinner. now that you pointed it out, that is such a simple solution. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:28 AM Flag
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just say you were overwhelmed with other stuff and figured they'd get enough food from everyone else (if you think they'll notice) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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they'd never say anything. i think my issue is more that i think it's something i should do but i'm resenting doing it. and i'm not sure if i should do it anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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I think you pretty much know this is it. Since you're aware of what's bothering you why not pick up dinner and a baby gift. Drop them both off have a quick visit and you're done. I find sometimes conquering some of this stuff myself helps me gain perspective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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thank you. good advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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yes. if you are comfortable with it, perhaps make them something and bring it over to their house and drop it off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:05 AM Flag
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why do you feel obligated to make food for them? do you suspect they expect you to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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that's usually what the people in my neighborhood do. usually people on the block plus other friends send over meals for a week or two. i think they'd be surprised if i didn't send it. and in theory, i want to send it. i'm just surprised at how it's turning out that i really don't want to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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It's good that you're respecting your feelings. Can you make (or buy, if that's easier) something for them and just drop it off with a "I'm sure you've got a ton of visitors; I'll come back next month to meet the baby properly"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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yes, i could probably do that. or, as someone else suggested, maybe i'll just buy a baby gift. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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^^^and thanks for your post. i think that's a nice point about respecting my feelings. i never know if i should push myself to do what i would've done otherwise or if i should do what i feel like doing (or not doing) right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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no, it doesn't make sense to me. just don't bring them dinner if you are going to be bitter about it, which it sounds like you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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i guess i'm just surprised by my own emotions. i thought i was fine but apparently i'm not so fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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that's uncalled for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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I feel for you. However, it is not fair to do something they did not ASK you to do or expect from you and then RESENT them for it. If you are not down with helping out this way then DON'T...and don't feel bad about it. You need not play martyr here...just do what you are comfortable with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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thank you. i really just wanted to talk it over with someone who could understand where i'm coming from. i thought i was fine. i went to the bris and it was fine. so i was taken aback at how much i don't want to do this. then i feel selfish. and also, the fact that they don't know i miscarried means they won't even think that i was having a hard time and that's why i didn't do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.03.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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