Posts by bankamundi

never had a problem.  Never even heard of a problem in "real life."

I wouldn't do a flu shot.  I don't give them to my children, either.  Even if it's 60% effective (and I've read other places it's more like 50%, at least, the one of the two that actually is a close enough match) it's not...

I don't know you but I feel for you.  It must be very painful to have your sons treat you this way.  I think you're doing all you can do, and I don't have any wise words. I really think you did everything right.  Perhaps...

Quote: "First, I was wondering how you introduce your family/ discuss your family in an introduction (say, in a mom's group, yoga class, to a new teacher, etc) where you are asked about yourself, or asked if you have any...

I am an oooold member.  I was here in 2000, used to live in Boston.  I haven't had as much time for Mothering over the years as I did when my first was born (July 2001), but I do now, and I have another baby (9 mos), so I...

I do not know why I didn't reach out earlier. Busy, I guess. We're building a house and selling a house, and we have other kids, and a lot going on. But I had this baby back in April and now he's crawling around and getting into stuff,...

I live in Portland, presently, and we go to a nearby practice that tolerates it. I've been going there for 11 years, and they ask me at every well/sick child visit if I want to do "shots."  (Like the problem is it's a shot). That...

I just read through this whole thread and I was really rooting for you, Ardent.  Best of luck to you, and I am so sorry for your loss.   me: 5 w 6 days, going in for first ultrasound at 7 weeks on August 11th.   I...

Quote: Originally Posted by MeredithA  DDCC here - just had to say that yes I have been in this situation! Almost exactly! I couldn't get the nurse to give me test results and the doctor never called me back. So, I...

Hi, I'm new here.  Well actually I am really old, here. I used to post on these boards ten years ago.  Actually I was on these boards during the sept 11 attacks, when my daughter was <2 months old.  Now I'm pregnant...