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Q: Seeking Good Healthcare Group    —Gilbertsville, PA

"Looking for recommendations for a good OB GYN in the Gilbertsville PA area, jsut moved there. Thanks"

Q: Eating in the Late Evenings    —Denton, TX

"My husband is gone most evenings and so after the kids are in bed I'm by myself. Of course, around 8 or 9 I want a s..."

Q: 12 Hr Road-trip with 15 Month Old    —Minneapolis, MN

"My 15 month old daughter and I will be going on a 12-hr road trip with my sister and brother in-law next week. Since ..."

Q: How to Respond to People Commenting on Pregnancy Weight?    —Orlando, FL

"I'm writing to see if any of you have any suggestions on how to handle situations where people are regularly telling ..."

Q: Car Insurance Question    —Gilroy, CA

"I was in an accident and the insurance company has ruled it my fault. I disagree with this ruling and am going to fig..."

Q: Snappy Reply to Rude Comments    —West Lafayette, IN

"My husband and I are expecting our second child, when our first child is only a few months old. We were using birth ..."

Q: 12 Mo Old Refusing to Nap!    —Jamison, PA

"Hi,my baby just turn one and decided he doesn't want to nap anymore. He wakes up around 7:30am and I used to put him..."

Q: In Need of Good Dermatologist in Denton    —Denton, TX

"For the past week I cannot stop itching and have developed a rash. I have read some reviews of dermatologist in the ..."

Q: Can Anyone Help Me Find a Good Apartment    —Pittsburgh, PA

"Hi I need HELP!!! I currently live in a really bad run down apartment with a scum landlord with my 4 year old daughte..."

Q: Need Help with Destination for Florida Keys Vacation in April    —Sugar Grove, IL

"Hi! My husband, 3 year old daughter (newly 3), and I are looking to visit The Florida Keys in the beginning of April..."

Q: Looking for Great Place to Raise Kids in La/ventura County!    —Burbank, CA

"My husband and I are on a mission to find a great area/neighborhood to raise our 2 daughters. A great school distric..."

Q: Moms Group in Providence    —Providence, RI

"Hey I was just wondering if there were any groups or activities in the area? I have three children a six yr. old in ..."

Q: Trying to Sell Dresses My Kids Wore in People Weddings    —Fort Lauderdale, FL

"If anyone knows of any consignment shops that pay good money for dress(dresses wore in weddings and/or like Easter dr..."

Q: Potty Training Help    —Greeley, CO

"Hello All! My son is 2.5 and has been using the potty since he was 17 months. When were are at home and he does no..."

Q: Arm Acne?    —Lees Summit, MO

"My 10 year old son and now 7 year old daughter both get some kind of acne on their upper arms. Just raised pimply bu..."

Q: Toddler and Getting Her Hair Cut    —Fort Lauderdale, FL

"My daughter is 2.5 years old and ABSOLUTELY refuses to let me 1) comb her hair and 2) cut her hair. God forbid I get..."

Q: My House Is Crazy with 3 Boys!    —Solon, OH

"I have a set of boy twins who are 3 years old and a almost 6 year old boy. I feel like my house is a zoo most times...."

Q: Stomach Bug ????    —McKinney, TX

"So my son came home from school yesterday saying his tummy stings. He was not hungrey, and went to sleep, which is s..."

Q: Seeking New Ideas for Kids Meals- I Am Bored with the Same Old Stuff!    —Plainfield, IL

"Hello- I am seeking a few new ideas for some meal ideas. I feel like my kids are eating the same stuff- especially a..."

Q: Bachelorette Party Ideas    —Lewisville, TX

"I have a friend getting married soon and we are trying to come up with a fun place to have the party. I don't go out ..."

Q: Shy Kindergartner Having a Hard Time Making Friends    —Amarillo, TX

"My five year old son just started school in September. He is doing well academically, and his teacher tells me he is..."

Q: Play Kitchen    —Dayton, OH

"I would like to buy my 18 month old daughter a play kitchen. Any suggestions? I do not want to spend more than $60.00..."

Q: Taking 4 Y/o to Hospital for L&D Till Family Arrives    —Suffolk, VA

"I know it's been done and sometimes has to be done...such as our case. I am 37 weeks prego w/ an almost 4 y/o. We are..."

Q: HELP!!! My 3 Year Old Is Having Trouble Sleeping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    —Chandler, AZ

"Hi Moms! My 3 year old son that used to sleep soo good suddenly has sleeping issues. The issues are naptime and b..."

Q: Bunk Beds    —Missoula, MT

"We are seriously considering bunk beds. I have several reservations, but think we need to do this. My question is, ..."

Q: Rhogam Shot Administered Late    —Hendersonville, NC

"Hi, I am asking this on behalf of my wife (and) I. We were pregnant (first time) with our first child earlier this ye..."

Q: Anyone a Dentist? (Wisdom Tooth Pain)    —Becker, MN

"I have all four of my widom teeth, the first one came in when I was in high school, but I have plenty of room in my m..."

Q: Naps    —Lawrence, KS

"I understand that 3 yr olds still need a nap, but I would like to hear from your personal experiences. How old was y..."

Q: Waterproof Pads    —Richardson, TX

"I bought some waterproof lap/ changing pads in the "especially for baby" brand and the "circo" brand from Target. Af..."

Q: Housekeeper Needed    —Lewisville, TX

"I know I have asked before, but just in case anyone is new......I would love to have a housekeeper. I am in Highland..."

Q: Help with Teens and Texting    —Laingsburg, MI

"My son is almost 14. He is constantly texting. We have always felt we could trust him, but not sure we can "trust" th..."

Q: Boost    —Ames, IA

"Question for anyone that can help. my sister is looking into getting a Boost mobile phone to save money. i was curiou..."

Q: Husbands Job    —Gainesville, FL

"so my husband works for a resturaut here where we live,im wanting to see what your opinions would be on this because ..."

Q: Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander    —Alameda, CA

"My husband and I are looking into purchasing a SUV and we came down to either the Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander. ..."

Q: Seeking Playgroup for My 1 Year Old near Plano    —Allen, TX

"I am looking into finding a playgrou for my son who is turning 1 this month. I am a sahm and our families live in oth..."

Q: Single Mommy Seeking Affordable Childcare for Two Blessings in Fort Worth    —Fort Worth, TX

"Ok moms and dads, I'll just be honest I make $2,000.00 a month and 1/2 is daycare expenses. I just can't take this an..."

Q: Potty Training Trauma?    —Chester, VA

"I am trying to start potty training my almost 2-year-old boy because he is very interested in it, and likes to sit on..."

Q: Moved to Spring Hill About 2 Yrs. Ago.    —Spring Hill, FL

"Hey everyone my name is M. , I am a 24 yr old. mother of a 2 1/2 yr old little girl.. we moved to Spring Hill from NY..."

Q: Affordable Dentist in Wood Dale/elmhurst Area?    —Wood Dale, IL

"My daughter is 3 1/2 and we would like to take her for a first dental exam but we need an affordable dentist that is ..."

Q: Splinter Under Fingernail Help!    —Carrollton, TX

"My 5 yr old has a splinter underneath his fingernail. The top of the splinter is just barley exposed. I'm pretty sure..."

Q: Lunch Ideas for 18 Mo Old    —Dallas, TX

"Hi Mammas, What do you feel your toddler's for lunch? Also, do your toddlers each the required amount (servings) of..."

Q: Life Help - (Very Long)    —Temple City, CA

"I need some motherly type advice...i'm in a relationship/living together situation with my partner. i have 1 son (wh..."

Q: Chapped Nipples    —Oakdale, CA

"Howdy Moms! I am experiencing extremly chapped nipples. I have a 3 month old who I am feeding on demand (so every 2..."

Q: Oily Forehead, Dry Face    —Arlington, TX

"My face gets oily after a few hours after putting on my makeup. My forehead gets oily, but around my mouth and nose g..."

Q: Sippy Cups Explained    —Ridgewood, NY

"Ok, I'm really confused about sippy cups. I went to Babies R Us and was pretty much overwhelmed with the sippy cup c..."

Q: Swim Lesson Scare - What to Do??    —McKees Rocks, PA

"My 4 year old daughter had her 1st swim class this morning. There are 7 four-year old in her class, including her. Th..."

Q: Has Anyone Used Baby Plus?    —Westchester, IL

"I'm just curious if anyone has used Baby Plus during their pregnancy? It plays a series of "lessons" that are sounds..."

Q: Weaning My 13 Month Old!    —Olathe, KS

"HELP!!!!! I try to wean my son from nursing, and he seems to want it more! How do i get him to stop wanting me? He w..."

Q: Progressive Preschool    —Portland, OR

"I am looking for a progressive developmental Preschool in the Portland area. I don't have a specific location in Por..."

Q: How Do You Store Your Sweaters?    —Cedarburg, WI

"I was just cleaning out my closet and realized that most of my sweaters are a bit stinky. They don't smell from body..."

Q: 2 Year Old and the Flu Vaccine    —Grand Prairie, TX

"With the flu season coming in strong I would like to get my son a flu shot. However, his doctor does not recommend t..."

Q: Pumpkin Patch with Apple Cider, Fresh Pumpkin and Apple Donuts, Etc.    —North Richland Hills, TX

"I'm from up north and grew up with a pumpkin patch that had apples, pumpkins, hay rides. They made fresh donuts, cid..."

Q: Planters Warts    —Holmen, WI

"Does anyone know of any good home remedies for planters warts?"

Q: Seeking Slumber Party Suggestions from the Wise    —Escondido, CA

"Dear Mommies, I am hosting my first slumber party for my 6 yo daughter's birthday. I am only having 5 girls, all of ..."

Q: Sick Baby    —Roseville, CA

"Hi moms- Okay I have gotten sick from our 11 year old and now my 14 month old has it. I think it's a cold (although ..."

Q: 2 Year Old Hair Loss    —Elmhurst, IL

"Hi moms! I'm posting this for a friend of mine who has a 2 1/2 year old daughter. Over the past several months, her..."

Q: I Also Have Expensive Formula    —Omaha, NE

"I HAVE LIKE 10 CANS OF SIMILAC ALIMENTUM ADVANCE FORMULA. THEY EXPIRE IN AUGUST 2008. THEY ARE FREE FOR THE TAKING!"

Q: Travel Agency in Lewisville    —Lewisville, TX

"I have never been on a vacation let alone to a travel agency. What do they do, are they different from the online ag..."

Q: Strange Flu?    —Keller, TX

"My son was recently (sunday evening) diagnosed with the flu. Saturday afternoon he started complaining of a sore t..."

Q: Vasectomy Recommendation    —Lake in the Hills, IL

"We have our two kids now, a boy and a girl, and we are finished! Hubby is ready to get a vasectomy but we have no id..."

Q: Probiotics    —Edmond, OK

"Hi Moms! I have recently been doing some research on the benefits of probiotics in the diet, specifically for psor..."

Q: Cleft Lip and Palete    —Tracy, CA

"Hi, I'm 5 months pregnant with my second son and just found out that he will have a cleft lip and palate. The doc..."

Q: I Need SLEEP PLEASE    —Ponca City, OK

"ok so my 2 yr old has had his days and nights mixed up for a while. Now I have him where he sleeps most of the time. ..."

Q: Help with Low Milk Supply    —Austin, TX

"Hi to all you mamas! My son is 5 1/2 months and we have been breastfeeding from the start. At his 4 month check up,..."

Q: Hormone Free Milk for Girls    —Dayton, OH

"I have started to consider switching my 19 month old daughter to a milk without growth hormones becuase of the increa..."

Q: Where to Find...    —Westerville, OH

"I am looking for the safety hinges for toyboxes. We have a fantastic toybox that was mine as a child, but would like ..."

Q: Ferber Method for Naps and Bedtime    —Austin, TX

"My son will turn 6 months old soon and my husband and I are going to use the Ferber Method to help him learn to sleep..."

Q: Help! Baby Names!    —Savannah, GA

"We have a little list but I'm having such a hard time deciding. I'm 30 weeks pregnant and just want to pick a name al..."

Q: Whey Powder and Flax Seed Oil    —Flat Rock, MI

"Does anyone know if its ok to have whey powder and flax seeds when you are pregnant?"

Q: Pains Normal for 52 Year Old?    —Montpelier, VT

"I recently asked advice about a pinched nerve in my neck. I saw an orthopedist and it turns out that it's a frozen sh..."

Q: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome While Preggo    —Fort Mill, SC

"This morning I woke up with my right hand feeling tingly. I thought it was just asleep but it has been this way all ..."

Q: 2 1/2 Month Old on Poly-vi-sol    —Killen, AL

"My pediatrician told me that since I am strictly breastfeeding I need to give my son poly-vi-sol so that he can get v..."

Q: Seat Arrangement on 737    —Burbank, CA

"I wanted to get your experience on what seating arrangement worked for you. We're flying to Orlando on a 737 and that..."

Q: 3 1/2 Year Old (Male) Behavior    —Columbus, OH

"my son can not keep his hands to himself and it's driving me crazy! he's constantlly in his little sister's (18 mos)..."

Q: Immunizations and Autism    —Columbia Falls, MT

"Does anyone PERSONALLY know of a kid who is autistic and never had any vaccines?"

Q: Medical Question    —Independence, OH

"I have a 14 year old daughter who was diagnosed with orthostatic intolerance and also has an immune deficiency. DO an..."

Q: Breastfeeding 16 Month Old    —Key Biscayne, FL

"My 16 month old still bfeeds 4-5 times a day. He eats about 4 small-medium meals and 2 snacks a day. I am confused as..."

Q: Montessori Schools    —Albuquerque, NM

"which montessori school is best in Albuquerque."

Q: Spring Break Babysitting Rate for 6 Month Old.    —Longview, TX

"My daughter is 18 and has been asked to babysit a 6 month old for one week. She lives close to DeSoto, Tx. and they ..."

Q: How Do You Discipline Your Toddler?    —Spring Hill, TN

"My son is 27 mos. He is very bright and has great language skills, so he communicates his needs very well and unders..."

Q: How Long Does It Take to Potty Train a Puppy?    —Wood Dale, IL

"Hi moms, We just bought a puppy. She's an American Eskimo and is 6 months old. However, we bought her from a pet s..."

Q: Another MIL Question    —Westmont, IL

"My mother-in-law is upset that when she calls me, I do not promptly return her phone calls. She complained to my hub..."

Q: Housing Options    —Concord, CA

"Hi- This is such a great group, thank you for so generously sharing your advice. I now have another question- finan..."

Q: Looking for a Used Treadmill, Preferrably One That Fold Up    —McKinney, TX

"I am in the market for a used treadmill, and would love one that folds up. I cant afford a ton...hoping somebody has ..."

Q: Help for Clogged Ducts    —Indianapolis, IN

"I'm nursing my 6 month old daughter and have had one clogged duct after another since mid November. I'm doing everyt..."

Q: 6 Month Old Cough    —New Baden, IL

"I want to see if there are any other mamas out there who's baby is doing this. My six month old son has had a cough f..."

Q: My Almost Three Year Old Daughter Is Always Pretending to Be Someone Else.    —Austin, TX

"Hi Moms, My sweet daughter is always pretending to be someone else. She is always in character. Whether it is a fa..."

Q: Testing for Dyslexia    —Fort Worth, TX

"I currently home shool my 9yr old daughter. She's not working at grade level. She should've just finished 3rd grade. ..."

Q: Has Anyone Undergone the Essure Procedure?    —Tracy, CA

"I will soon be undergoing the essure procedure and though I've read about it, watched an online video and spoken to m..."

Q: Need Some Idea on How To...............    —Allen, TX

"I am needing some ideas on how to make my job sound as important as it was. I was a home daycare provider for 16 yea..."

Q: Newborn Rejecting the bottle...need Advice About That and Haberman Feeder    —Pittsburgh, PA

"My hubby "hasn't had time" to give my breastfed 6 week old a supplemental bottle so therefore now (of course) he is r..."

Q: Help Needed on Size of Finger Food Bites    —Orangevale, CA

"Hi moms! My daughter never took to purees and mashed up foods so I started her on "finger foods" about a month ago. S..."

Q: Looking to Purchase Carpet Cleaner from Store (Like Walmart) Recommendations?    —Mansfield, OH

"Hey again ladies. I am looking to purchase a carpet cleaner- pretty low budget so probably from somewhere like walmar..."

Q: Sunglasses and Hat Recommendations for Young Toddlers?    —Austin, TX

"Hi - I'm shopping for sunglasses for my 13 month old twins. Any favorite brands, or things to stay away from? I'm a..."

Q: Tile Layer    —Dallas, TX

"We need to have our shower re-tiled. Any recommendations in the Dallas area?"

Q: Cleaning Air ducts...is It Really Worth It?    —Ballwin, MO

"Hi Mamas! We are thinking about getting our air ducts cleaned to help eliminate the dust in our house. Seems like e..."

Q: Looking into All Options for School    —San Jose, CA

"For any moms out there thy hbe choosen home schooling. My fifth grader is really struggling in her class. She us no..."

Q: Potty Training    —Carlisle, PA

"Good Afternoon! I am trying to potty train my son; the problem is...he will wear pullups and sit on the pot and occa..."

Q: Easter Egg Alternative?    —Grand Rapids, MI

"My son, who is 2.5 years, is really into holidays this year. He had a blast at Christmas, Valentines day was pretty ..."

Q: Best Place to Buy California Baby Products and Seventh Generation    —Allen, TX

"I use California Baby and Seventh Generation products and need to find a way to save because their prices are so high..."