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Quote: Originally Posted by bandgeek    You are right that we can't keep our kids in a bubble.  We decide risk vs benefit everyday.  The difference though is that most things that are a...

Quote: Originally Posted by bandgeek  Are you ok with people circ'ing their daughters?  Would you support my right to choose that for my child?  Let me give you a hypothetical...my daughter is severely...

Sorry, if it came across as a post in favor of circumcision. That was not my goal. I personally believe each person's decision is their own to make. However, I feel it's unfair for intactivits to ask others to support their decision...

As a mom who chose to have both of her boys circumcised  (1st one out of ignorance, 2nd by informed choice), it seems like I receive a HUGE amount of hostility from intactivists. I understand that everyone has their own opinions...

We have two little guys- 14 months and 3 years. Our 3 year old started off well on the growth curve, but gradually declined from the 10-25% for weight to below the growth charts at 3 years. At 1 year, he was just over 20lbs, and now at...

Have any of you had problems with constipation while taking Floradix? Once I started taking it every day, I became extremely backed up and uncomfortable, despite drinking immense amounts of water. I need the iron, but not sure it's...

I've heard from some people that those with diary allergies should be able to consume raw dairy products (aka straight from the cow/goat) when they have an extreme allergy to milk protein. Have any of you tried this? I developed a...

I asked my mom the same question when I was pregnant with #2. She said 2-3 is harder because the children now outnumber the parents. As a child of a 3 kid household, it is hard growing up because there is usually one kid in the middle...

It's a tricky question! We have two (neither planned) 22 months apart. It is definitely difficult to tend to the needs of both little guys. However, in the long run, we hope they will be pals and have a strong bond. Even at 14 months...