Posts by GoMamaMel

to make a long story short, I haven't yet had a full ultrasound and I am due in 3 weeks.  My insurance has been so messed up that it kept getting rescheduled, and I have yet another appointment in 2 days that they are saying may...

I am 36 weeks pregnant with #2. My care provider today said all pregnant women need to get tetanus shots during pregnancy. I told her I would look into it before deciding, which she was okay with.    Then, this evening, I...

Yes that is all correct.  I think that that's what my instincts are telling me (that he does need the surgery) but i'm still feeling really guilty about it for some reason. Maybe i just needed someone to agree with me. Thanks...

thank you for your response, that's helpful information that I wasn't aware of regarding the biofilms.  The most recent infection was about 2 months ago. this has been the longest time he's been infection free since he began...

Hi there. Im feeling really conflicted and would like some input. My 16 mo ds has had reaccuring ear infections since he was about 6 months. I tried various different dietary changes in order to help the ear infections go away but...

my goodness! where in california are you living to get such criticism? I live in CA as well and haven't faced as many comments as you. I was under the impression that this is a pretty liberal state and somewhat more accepting of things...

those are all really good ideas. How old was your daughter when you began this? How long would you say it was until she was no longer nursing? After you explained this all to her the first time would you refuse to nurse anytime through...

Thats a really good idea. that would definitely help with potentially hurt feelings about us moving in. Thanks for the input.

I discovered last week that I am pregnant. I have a 15 month old boy, of whom i have full time custody, and my partner has 2 children, a girl and boy ages 6 and 5, of whom he has joint custody. Currently, we do not live together, but...

Hi there. Im pregnant. I am slightly freaked out as the reality of how much life will change sinks in. DS is 15 months old now, he is very high need and needs lots of attention. Im only 6 weeks or so, so he'll be about 2 when the new...