Health: First Response

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Depression Ruining Marriage

i am 23 yrs old and ive had ddepression before and now its comming back and its affecting my marriage. i have the most wonderful husband and a beautiful babygirl but i just cant help feeling down. both of my parents are deceassed and my mother in law has breast cancer and many mor health issues including mental so i really cant talk to my husband about anything his mom burdens him with enough and he has a very demanding job. i dont have my liscense and im stuck at home all day i just dont know what to do i snap at my husband all the time...

Checkup

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Pediatrician in Hayward or Castro Valley

Hi! We are giving birth in Eden Medical Center (anyone else who also did? new to the area and dont know alot of people), anyway we are now in search for a Pediatrician around the area. My Ob gyn gave me a long list. So far we have an appointment with Dr. Hiramatsu with Castro Valley Peds. Can anyone give us more recommendations? Thanks!

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Childhood Illnesses

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Severe Anxiety Since Having Baby

I have been having really bad anxiety for the last five months. since my baby was about three months old. I do suffer from ocd..that also seems worse since having my baby. I deal with my ocd during the day by keeping busy..but everynight my heart starts racing, my mind doesn't shut off and sometimes I get bad heart flutters, that makes me feel like I am falling at first then a quick strong flutter. I have tried everything, long showers, back rub, breathing, I can't stop it from happening. will it ever go away?

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Child Hoards Toys

My son is 3 1/2 and has a habit of piling all of his toys anywhere he can,...

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Children's Hospital

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Spacing of Children

I have a beautiful 2 1/2 year old son. My husband and I know that we want at least one more child. However, we are waiting to have a second child. Along with being a mom, I am also a full-time nursing student. I don't want to have a second child until after I graduate. We plan to get pregnant (well as much as you can plan) at the end of next summer. If all goes according to plan, the kids will be 4 years apart. Some people have taken it upon themselves to tell me that I should not wait so long and that the kids should be closer in...

Dental

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Dentist for Year Old Baby?

I have a year old baby girl. I currently have an appointment (which I'm not certain I'm going to keep) to have her teeth cleaned. It's at a pediatric dentist - here in Raleigh. And I called them today to see what to expect during her first visit - which I thought was going to be just an examination and maybe an explination and confirmation that I'm cleaning her teeth properly - but, no - they said that a hyginist was actually going to clean her teeth. She only has six! They said I would be back there, basically holding her down while...

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Development

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Day Care V. Nanny for Strong-willed Toddler

Hello Moms - My 17-month-old daughter's part-time nanny is resigning, in part because she is not used to taking care of a strong-willed toddler. We would like to find someone who knows how to be respectful to my child, but who understands that the adult ultimately sets the rules and that sometimes, a toddler will cry and rebell, but that it is up to the adult to make the decisions. It took me weeks and weeks to find this nanny, and I'm not sure whether it is worth it to search for another part-time care taker. Instead, I was...

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Need to Know

I think I may be pregnet but will not be able to find out for sure until...

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Diapers & Diaper Changing

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C- Section Terror

I just found out that my baby is breech, and i'm having a c-section next tuesday. I'm scared b/c don't know what to expect. My mind was on natural birth. I don't know if I will be needing lots of help with baby (thinking that im not going to be able to stand up) and how to take care of me. Thanks

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What Would You Say?

I ran into a friend that I see off and on at the library. She has 3 kids-the...

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Digestion

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Constipation in My 14 Week Old

HI, my 14 week old little boy has had a real difficult time with his digestion. Initially, we were dealing with him spitting up constantly and now he is going 3-5 days without a bowel movement. I have to admit that I am starting to get frustrated because I am breastfeeding and I feel like no matter what I eat it is bad for him. First I was avoiding gassy foods to decrease the spit up and now I need to avoid constipating foods. I feel like there is nothing that I can eat. I cut back on a lot of vegetables and salads because that was causing...

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Dr. Visits

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Can My Doctor Force Me to Be Induced?

Hello. I am 31 weeks pregnant. My last baby was 9 lbs. 6 0z. I gave birth to him naturally and we were both fine. (except for the horrible reaction I had to an epidural that didn't work) Ever since the begining of my pregnancy my Dr. has said I will need to be induced a week early to keep this baby from getting to big. I really, really do NOT want to be induced. I want to avoid an epidural at all costs. Now my last baby was a week late , so inducing a week early seems silly to me. On top of which I had no problem giving birth to a big baby...

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Pregnant or Not

Hi, my husband and i have been trying to have another baby. We began trying...

First Aid

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Do You Take Your Child's Word ABSOLUTELY?

Just wondering. Because I see a lot of question's posted, my child said: so and so pushed me, called me a name, etc. my teacher said (something mean/inappropriate) my friend's mom said (ditto to above) And MANY of the responses are along the lines of: unacceptable! do not play with that child! pull your child out of that class! that's why we home school! Um, what about questioning what the child is saying, or how they are interpreting the situation? I feel like I am in the minority here. I love my kids, and they are overall...

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Fitness

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Normal Pregnancy Symptoms/ 2Nd Version of First Response Early Pregnancy Test

I HAVE NEVER KNOWN POSSIBLE PREGNANCY THIS SOON/ MY FIRST CHILD I WAS LIKE 6-7 WEEKS ALREADY AND HAD NO SIGNS OTHER THAN NO PERIOD. I KNOW EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT BUT, HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD FEELINGS STILL LIKE THERE PERIOD WAS ON ITS WAY. LIKE MILD CRAMPING, BLOATING, ECT...I DONT WANT TO GET CONCERNED. I FEEL ALOT HAPPENING ALWAYS IN MY MID/LOWER SECTION OF MY BODY. AM I JUST GOING CRAZY OR DOES THIS TYPE OF THING HAPPENING TO ME, HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT MISCARRIAGE SINCE I HAVE HAD 2 IN MY LIFE. I ALSO HAVE A LOT OF STRESS...

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Healthcare Providers

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Anyone with an Idea of What Is Going On

Ok this is going to be lengthy, but I am at my wits end. In May 2005, I found these lumps on my back near my shoulder blades. I figured they were cysts. I went to the doctor because when I would lay down or lean back they would hurt. In August 2005, the doctor pulled fluid out of both of them. Not to be gross but it was the color of Mountain Dew. He thought that would take care of the problem. NOPE. They began leaking fluid out of the site that was pricked with the suringe. So September 2005 I had surgery to have the "cysts" removed...

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Illnesses

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Family Wedding and Sick 9 Month Old

I stay home with our child but am also a student. Fiance works. How much should your partner help you out? I am in nursong school so needless to say my homework load is huge. I do the majority of child care and take care of home and homework...I am feeling like I am at the end of my rope. I ask for very little from fiance, jut a couple hours to hit the gym and being able tocraxk open my books to study. Our son has been sick the past week and I am really feeling resentil as I haven't gone anywhere and cancelled all classes for the week. Yet...

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Mentally Ill Father

To make a very long story short, the father of my 5 month old daughter has a...

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Too Sick or Not?

Hi Moms. I am a daycare provider and recently I have had some pretty sick...

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Illnesses & Symptoms

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First Response Ovulation Tests

have any of you had luck using the first response ovulation tests? i used a friends fertililty monitor when i got pregnant w/my son, but we can't afford one of our own, so i was just wondering about any experiences w/the first response ovulation tests. thanks!!! (i also am charting my cycle and doing basal body temp in the morning)

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Medicines

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The School Says My 6 Yr Old Has A.D.D. Not the Hyperactivity Type

Hi my son just turned siz at the end of August and started first grade at the same time. He struggled thru kindergarten and then we found out he needed his tonsils, adenoids out and tubes put in his ears and he failed his hearing test. Had all this done and now hes been in school for two weeks after his surgery and the teacher tells me has add and needs medication in order to succeed in school. I am wondering if anyone has gone thru this and is there any herbal or homeopathic medicines to try. I am going to see pediatrician on Monday. ...

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Potty Training

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Desparately Needing Help with Potty Training

My son is 3 years old. I can not seem to get him to even go potty on the toilet let alone train him. He sits on the little potty but doesn't do anything. He knows when he needs to be changed and will go and get a pull-up for me. He even sometimes takes off his pull-up before he hands me a new one. My family gives me a hard time that he is not trained yet. My doctor says he will be trained in time. Any suggestions anyone may have would be greatly appreciated. I am new to this site and there may already be something out there. I am just...

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Pull-ups or Panties?

My almost 2 1/2 year old is ready to potty train I think. She is showing...

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Preventative Care

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Are Two Puppies Really Easier than One???

My boyfriend and I recently purchased a French Bulldog puppy.. she is now 16 weeks old. After the last vet appointment he was telling us that it is easier on us to have two puppies instead of one... Is this true? I have read and heard of it before but have never put much thought into it until my vet told us that this past weekend? If so, what are some good dogs that will get along great with our Frenchie? Besides another one of them? Too much to afford a second :-(.... He said it was so they can entertain one another and not be bored at...

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Reproductive

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What Is the Most Accurate Pregnancy Test??

i am pretty sure i am pregnant but i dont know which test to buy. i was going to buy the first response but then i heard it gives FALSE positives! anyone had this happen to you? then i was going to buy the EPT but i heard that one has evaporation lines? then i also was reading on a website that sometimes tests wont pick up the HCG hormone cause your breastfeeding. what the heck? so i could be pregnant and test but it will say im not. that isnt a help at all! i cant get a blood test done either cause i have no medical. anyone know of a full...

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Am I Pregnant

Ok so I took a test by first response and the negative line was dark and...

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Respiratory

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Get Rid of Cat?

My son has had pneumonia 3 times since August and has most recently been diagnosed with Asthma after a 4 day hospitalization. My question is do you guys think we should get rid of our cat? I have a good home for her but do not want to upset the kids if it isn't needed. Any other suggestions to help control asthma triggers in our home? We see the dr. again tomorrow but would like to hear other mother's experiences. I can't take a whole winter of sickness! Thanks you all!

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Shots & Vaccines

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Vaccination: Get All Shots Together or Spread Them Apart?

I have a 4 1/2 month old son. For his vaccines at 2 months, we spread them apart over 2 weeks and he was fine, fussy for a day or two, but not too bad. At his 4 month check up last week, he got one of his shots, (2 remaining) and I was planning on going back two more times to complete the series. However, last week when he got the first shot, he developed a mild fever (which is expected) but he was fussy for about 4 days! I'm wondering if I'm doing the right thing by having him go through this 2 more times. Maybe I should do them all...

Skin

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My Skin Is Freaking Out!

Ugh..I hate to even be having this conversation. I'm nearly 30 and for the past 18 months I have been having problems with acne and am also cursed with some additional (and very unwanted) facial hair that started with my pregnancy 4 yrs ago. It is so embarrassing and frustrating! I feel like I have tried everything and don't know what else to do! I have tried pretty much every skin care line out there, including Proactiv (which did not help). In the past year, the dermatologist has prescribed Differen gel, Minocycline and Amoxicillin (none...

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Sleeping Habits

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Need a New Bedtime Routine

My daughter recently turned 1. Since she was born I have always rocked her to bed with a bottle in her room, with no lights on and door shut. Until she was 11 months she was up at least 2 times a night (on a good night), so whatever worked to get her to bed was ok with me. She had always gone to bed fine, and sleeps well in her crib. One night when she was about 10 1/2 months I was putting her to bed and she wasn't acting tired (she's never had a set bedtime because she naps at all different times during the day). She got a little...

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Stages & Milestones

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Flu Shots?? Do We Do Them on Our Children or Not?

I would love to hear opinions on flu shots and kids. I am vehemently opposed to doing it to myself due to such severe illnesses on the years I did get the shot. My husband says no because he doesn't trust them either. Our doctors want all our kids to have them. What do we do? I feel like I loose either way in this if they get a severe case of the flu. As for my kids, they are all healthy, active, and they do get the flu each year, just manageable cases of it. But these new flu strains are quite scary. Any input would be great!

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Are You a Crier?

I am not much of a crier, only under extreme stress, the death of a friend...

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Teaching Good Hygiene

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I Can't Get Rid of the Smell in My House

I have left my windows open and ran the ceiling fans, burned candles and my house stinks. I keep up with the trash and it's not my garbage disposal but my house has a rotten smell to it. I have tried spraying febreeze on everything and room sprays nothing seems to help. Does anyone know of something to make my house smell fresh again. Ok so maybe not a rotten smell more like a sour smell. It's not bad enough to be a dead animal. It's not rank its just like stagnant air.

Vision

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Fine Motor Skills Delay - What Does the Future Hold?

I have 2 sons, ages 3 and 22 months, that both have speach delays. The theory is that the speach delays are due in part to fine motor skills delays. My 3 year old is receiving help through a developmental preschool and my 22 month old is seeing a speach therapist and may begin seeing an occupational therapist soon. My question is, will they catch up and be normal going forward or is this something they will struggle with forever? What kind of struggles will this cause when they reach school age? I am just looking to hear from other...

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