Posts by Brandonsmama

I voted for hard labor and delayed bonding. I didn't feel that labor itself was so bad, but I had to be given Mag Sulfate for elevated blood pressure. It made me feel awful, really strange and disconnected. I went home the next evening,...

Most of the viral bugs are airborne. Unfortunately, it can be most contagious a day or so before the symptoms, so if you kiss, touch or are in close contact with someone who is infected, you can get it. It just takes a few days to...

As a Physician Assistant in a family practice group, we see this a lot. As long as your little ones intestines are inflamed, he may not have much appetite. I would let him have what he wants, but try to limit fruit juice and large amts...

Greaseball, I am sending you lots of positive energy tonite. My mom died when I was 5 mo. pregnant. She had been in a nursing home after a bad stroke since I was about 2 mo. along. I would go to see her everyday and encourage her by...

I voted daily limit varies. Some days my ds will watch a few shows, other days he isn't really interested. I don't feel really strongly that all TV is bad for him, I watch him when a show is on that he likes, and he really isn't all...

My ds was about 3 and 1/2, he was completely toilet trained with peeing, stayed dry all night, but would NOT poop in the potty!! He would take off his underwear, run down the hall, strip, pull on a pullups, and poop. How's that for...

Babylover, I am sending you hope and peace. I lost my mom when I was five months pregnant. That was over 6 years ago. I see my mom in my ds frquently and it brings me joy. I encourage you to take good care of yourself and allow your...

I agree, it helps to make up words. Mine are not very creative though, I substitute! Like "OH SHIRT!" or SHITAKE!!!! I also growl really loud, it kind of feels like swearing. Of cours there are times when my potty mouth has...

Forest Sage My ds is 6 and we still bathe or shower together sometimes. He will often come up to me when he sees me naked and say I need a hug. He will put his face right against my breast. I felt a little funny about it and I...

It is sooo good to hear someone else having this experience. My ds just turned 6, and the post about melt downs described him completely!! I am having a hard time trying to be calm and theraputic when it seems he gets upset over every...