Posts by mrsfru

My son only had one hemangioma, on his head, but I have to say it was crazy how fast it grew.  In probably less than 2 mos, it went from looking like a bug bite to being bigger than a pencil eraser.  He was a preemie and...

Anything that reduces overall stress, whether it be getting more sleep or more restful sleep (so treating things that cause not-restful sleep like allergies, a too warm room, reflux, etc), a more consistent routine, quieter...

I started giving my son melatonin when he was about 2-2.5 yrs old sometimes for sleep.  He's autistic.  My ped thought it was okay, and we gave about 1-2 mgs at most once in a while.  It really helped.  He's 6 now...

Hi, I'm so sorry you and your son experienced this tonight.  I would say, in my own experience, that yes it was a seizure.  In my personal opinion (I'm not a nurse or doc, just an experienced parent) as long as your child...

I wonder if Keens would work? (newport style)   New Balance also actually has a "sneaker style" waterproof "sandal" that may work.   mrsfru

My 5.5 yr old has autism, syndactaly, congenital curly toe syndrome, a heart problem, and several other issues...and does NOT have fragile X.  I know it's not much...but many kids have similar combos, but don't have fragile X (at...

Google Bach Flower Essences or "Rescue Remedy"   Flower essences are special formulas, similar to homeopathic medicines, no side effects, very safe and easy to use.  There are dozens of them, but the one called Rescue...

Recovering from a c-section, esp while seeing your little baby in the NICU w/lines and such is tough.    If her family isn't very helpful, the most helpful things you can do (from my perspective of 2 csections and 2 NICU...

My older son was rearfacing 90% of the time until he was 3.5 yrs old or so (90%, b/c I allowed him to ride forward facing a bit younger w/my mil and friend for ease for them and towards the end of my pregnancy w/my second b/c I...

She's in shock.  I'm assuming (possibly incorrectly) that they didn't plan this baby--that is enough to have to deal with.  In addition, she has the responsibility of a toddler on her (who isn't even "hers",...