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[ - ] almost 9mo db won't eat puree anymore, I keep trying and she won't open her mouth, nothing from a spoon, yet she's not self feeding yet either so i have to pop peas and small pieces of chicken her mouth one by one at meal time. Takes forever, any other solutions? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.02.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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put small peas etc in front of her, and wait. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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Yes. If she's hungry she'll either feed herself or let you give her a spoon. If she doesn't allow either, she's probably not hungry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Have you tried giving her a spoon? What she's doing is similar to a bottle strike - she's just trying to show you she's got some control and experimenting with her power. Although she doesn't know she's doing this. Give her a spoon and then you slip bites in while she's 'feeding' herself. She'll make a mess, but that's okay. And, ITA w/ putting down little pieces of food for her, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 05:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone on who is or has taken serzone? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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i know people who have. what's your question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:50 PM Flag
[ - ] would you take prozac while pregnant? considering it b/c i cant shake off this insomnia and anxiety. wwyd? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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if you need it, then take it. if you can hold out until the beginning of the 2nd trimester, then i would try to do that. stress hormones have a guaranteed impact on fetal development - so factor that in when you re weighing your options. best of luck to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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Not for those issues, no. Those are common to pgcy anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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normal pregancy hormone fluctuations and concerns. popping a pill is dumb. get a massage, go for walk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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"dumb"? wow. judgmental much? anxiety can be completely normal in terms of cause and degree or it can be a debilitating disorder. you have no idea which the op has - not to mention the fact that your comment is really insulting to those who manage their anxiety disorders responsibly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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Frankly, I think *most* Americans who pop pills for depression are not managing theirso called "disorders" responsibly and are being deluded and mislead by big drug companies who have everything to gain by doing so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:18 PM Flag
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frankly, i think you are misinformed. i hope you never suffer from a crippling panic attack that makes you afraid to leave your own house or have periods when you feel worthless and cry for hours on end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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I think American society and big Pharm have really done women, in particular, a big dis-service. I do think *most* but not *all* presciptions for deression medications are unnecessary...but big Pharma wouldn't make enough money to bother, otherwise. It is difficult truth to face. And certainly,as a pregnant woman I would be highly highly reluctant to start a pharma option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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Your reaction is not only insensitive, but misinformed. Anxiety disorder is a real psychiatric disorder, and it can be exacerbated by hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy, menstruation and menopause. If someone is suffering from debilitating anxiety, telling them to go for a walk to get over it is like telling someone with diabetes to wish real hard that it would go away. Ain't gonna happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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I'm not mis-informed. Therre is a very high placebo effect iwth these drugs and American women are told they it is socail unacceptable to be anxious, afraid, angry, upset and told to take apill to fix things. We should be angry at big pharmacy,not those who speak the trith. Of course serious depresion and PPD exist and can and should be treated medically. But professionals and te press agree we are way over medicated. I would *never" *ever" take Prozac while pregnant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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do you get your medical views from Tom Cruise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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Seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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my dr told me i did not have to stop taking lexapro when i was pregnant, but i did anyway. I was just nervous (which then defeats the purpose of the drug anyway). but if you need it, call your dr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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I would discuss this with my docotor, not psycho women on UB. Good Luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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i would try other things first-it would make me nervous. add extra sessions of therapy and try yoga (which has been shown to help with anxiety disorders). lila wellness on the bowery has great prenatal yoga. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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No, I'd go to therapy, exercise, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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Until you've walked a minute in our shoes, I suggest you shut your pie hole. Definitely a scientologist! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.08, 10:25 PM Flag
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i was stressed out b/c i had lost a pregnancy before.. counseling and yoga helped tremendously, set up a support system like a few good friends & family. my sisters were great during this time. gl to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.17.08, 10:50 PM Flag
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I took Zoloft from about the third month. DS is now 5 and perfect on every level. Who knows I might have jumped off the ledge without it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.18.08, 04:01 AM Flag
[ - ] did anyone go straight from breast milk to formula? (not gradual) how did db deal? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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It wasn't db, it was me. i'd been bf & had so much milk i could have fed a small country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] if your db takes two naps, what time are they? does db leave the house before the first one? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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this was the only time my db was very consistent...was at 9am and 1pm and yes, we left to take the dog for a walk before first nap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:46 PM Flag
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when mine napped 2x a day, it was like clockwork - 9:00am - 11:00am, 1pm - 4pm. I almost never managed to get out before her first nap, but always went out between naps - the dog had to be walked (DH took her out in the morning before he went to work). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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9 am and 1 pm, and we only leave in the a.m. to drop her sister off at school around 8/8:15. We do our outside time between 11 and 1 and later in the day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:21 PM Flag
[ - ] My mother said during toilet training to let dd squat over the edge of curb if she needs to pee when we are out and about. what do you think? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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lol. you mother is from a different time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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your mom is about 60 yr old? My mom used to hold me btwn cars if we couldn't make it to a bathroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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this sound like me in college [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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np: LOL to you and OR's mom! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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just let her know that they have portable potties now that fold in your bag. They didn't have that when we were kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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Sorry, but that's goofy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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How are portable potties goofy? Better to pee on the curb? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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I actually had to pee behind a bathroom today at a park because the toilets were closed. 2 yr old dd was curious why mommy is peeing on the grass! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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when my boys really have to go and there is no choice, they pee on the tire. we live where it's sometimes called "tee tee" so they tee tee on the tire... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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i saw a dad let his daughter squat on the side of the playground yesterday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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my grandmother used to do that with my mom, circa 1945 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 04:46 PM Flag
[ - ] back to work on wednesday after two years off---I am so stressed and should be so grateful instead. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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give yourself some time, you'll be grateful soon! good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:47 PM Flag
[ - ] 22 weeks pg. I get small, sharp pains in the my lower abdomen ocassionally. almost feels like something is twisting the muscle. is this braxton hicks or am i feeling the DB? should i call my dr? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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sounds like round ligament pain. i had all sorts of weird stuff that i never knew what it was. call if you are worried though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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did you worry or just go with the flow? i try not to worry about every little thing but i still do! maybe i should just eat some ice cream. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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round ligament pain. I'm 19 wks and get the same thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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ok, thanks. did you massage it or just let it be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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I just let it be. I would sit and relax if I could. This happens because the uterus is growing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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Very normal. Your uterus is stretching and growing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:46 PM Flag
[ - ] going to 20th college reunion this weekend...holy shit, how did i get this old!!!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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lol..goes fast doesn't it. Just celebrated my 40th bday this weekend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:42 PM Flag
[ - ] I dont like that you cant see when something was posted - the old ub had date and time... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Site Feedback 06.02.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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click "watch" and you'll see this info [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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Not "watch" -- that'll save the post for you and put it at the top so you can keep watching it. Click "options." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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click options [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:44 PM Flag
[ - ] May have to relocate from Manhattan to Ventura County, Ca. Any excellent progressive schools? What are the good areas to live in? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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What area of Ventura, I live in Oak Park, LA county, Ventura border. The best public school system around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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I think near Westlake and Thousand Oaks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Yup, that is right there. One of the great things about this area is no need for private schools. What brings you this way, what type of work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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My dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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^^you can look it up Oak Park Unified School District. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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Thanks for the info. I definitely will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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Please forgive my New York ignorance. Here, we have some great public schools but it is because the parents contribute a lot. Are the public schools good because California values education more or is it for the same reason as the good public schools here? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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Have to admit, parents to help keep the districts great. The area you are referring to is relatively wealthy. The districts have to keep the school system up to par or they will loose the kids to the local private schools. If you are interested in private schools. Oaks christian close and ViewPoint in Calabasas is a great private school as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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^^Oh good lord my grammer and spelling are terrible, you have to excuse my typing above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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Don't worry, wasn't grading you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:50 PM Flag
[ - ] started zoloft three days ago and so nauseous and sick - normal - keep at it? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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please speak with your pharmacist and/or physician [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone had a fussy db that stayed fussy through the magic 12 week mark and became somewhat less fussy at say.... 8 or 9 months? I'm wondering if my 7 mo high needs fusser will ever lighten up. I love him, but damn......it's a lot of work 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.02.08, 03:16 PM Flag
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mine dd was a pita until about 11, 12 mo. she's an angel now. i think walking helped a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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the fuss didn't markedly decrease till sometime after 12 mo, a lot of crying prior to that. was gradual also but by 14/15 mo or so he was so much better and now at 18 mo he only cries when tired or frustrated [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:48 PM Flag
[ - ] IS IVF Connections done? Can't get on the web site. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.02.08, 03:14 PM Flag
[ - ] DD's birthday is Jan 2. She is in preschool, we are hoping to have her test G&T when the time comes (2010) so we don't have to move to the suburbs. Should we send her to preK at her preschool or is public preK good enough for preparing for the tests? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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Why does she have to go to G&T how about a solid gen ed. How do you know at this age she is appropriate for G&T, or maybe you just think you are being funny - NOT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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I don't know that she is G&T. I just know that only 40% of then kids at our zoned school test at grade level in either English or math, and I think I need to give her the opportunity to do better. There's nothing funny about the state of public education in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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we will move before sending her to that school, but we would prefer to stay if possible [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:20 PM Flag
[ - ] If you were to live in Southern California, where specifically would be ideal? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.02.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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santa monica [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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agreed. i live in SF and we go there for getaways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] my 14mo keeps putting her hand to the back of her mouth so she gags, but keeps doing it. Anyone ever hear of this behavior?? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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very common, ignore it even if she makes herself throw up and the behavior will go away.... except for teething times [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:14 PM Flag
[ - ] i am starting to wean and my nanny is being very judgemental.comments like "formula tastes so bitter" and "american women don't nurse for very long". any btdt? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.02.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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tell her to knock it off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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she sounds like a bright nanny. Mine was very supportive of my nusring, asn used to brag to her fellow annies that db only had breast milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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i agree that bm is best, however ds is 7mo, i wohm and this just isn't working for me anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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you sound very sanctimonious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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maybe, but I'm quite proud of db not having any formula, even with a professional WOHM. However, OP, what I did was incredibly difficult and I swore I would never expect anyone else to do the same. You really put in your time, you should be proud too., Have a nice chat with Nanny. "Debbie, I woudl love to keep, bfing Ava and you've been so helpful with that so far. Most American women don't ven make it until 6 months, especially if they wrok out side the home. I know formula isn't the same as breast milk, (and yes, Ava will have stinkier poop), but we both know that she will be well fed and taken care of by you while I am working. It is veyr hard to pump three times per day in my line of work. " [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:48 PM Flag
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thanks. our relationship has become very casual lately. i think she feels too comfortable and isn' treating me like her boss (my fault too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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