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  • [-]did you wear the hospital gowns for your stay or did you bring clothes for each day? if so, would you recommend nightgowns or cami/pants set?

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    05.13.08, 06:40 PM [ Watch | Flag ]
    • stayed in my hospital gown

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      05.13.08, 06:41 PM [ Flag ]
    • I wore the hospital's stuff - I didn't want to bleed on my own clothes.

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      05.13.08, 06:41 PM [ Flag ]
    • i wore hospital gown the first time around b/c i expected no visitors. got a nursing nighty the second time and a pair of pjs w/ button down front for 3rd time. i was happiest with the button down top for nursing.

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      05.13.08, 06:42 PM [ Flag ]
      • op: this is my third too...i have this desire to look cute this time for some vain reason. lol. what do you mean by button down-a gown?

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        05.13.08, 06:43 PM [ Flag ]
    • i had nightgowns in flattering colors and robes to match for each day. no tops and bottoms.

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      05.13.08, 06:42 PM [ Flag ]
      • are you kidding? matching robes? lol

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        05.13.08, 06:44 PM [ Flag ]
        • and i looked GOOD. :)

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          05.13.08, 06:44 PM [ Flag ]
          • i like you. ;) after feeling like a cow all 3rd trimester, i'm ready to look somewhat cute.

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            05.13.08, 06:45 PM [ Flag ]
      • no pants because they have to check you a lot right?

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        05.13.08, 06:44 PM [ Flag ]
        • right. plus not very comfortable

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          05.13.08, 06:45 PM [ Flag ]
      • there were a couple of hasidic women in the ward the same time as me. it was incredible, the fancy ensembles they wore. even had matching hair wraps. meanwhile, i stayed in the same bloody nightgown and my hair was like a bird's nest.

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        05.13.08, 06:48 PM [ Flag ]
    • wore hospital stuff since i was a bleeding machine. i would also have happily worn an oversize tshirt when alone in room, much more comfie.

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      05.13.08, 06:43 PM [ Flag ]
    • hospital gown, don't bleed on your clothing! i brought a robe to go over my gown when going outside of my room

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      05.13.08, 06:43 PM [ Flag ]
    • get a gown and a robe if you think you'll have visitors or just a robe you can put over the hospital gown. I though my own pillow was an absolute must.

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      05.13.08, 06:44 PM [ Flag ]
      • ^^^^I loved my robe and wore it through out nursing dds.

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        05.13.08, 06:45 PM [ Flag ]
    • nice nightgowns. i needed to feel human. i didn't bleed thru, they have the super duper bads.

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      05.13.08, 06:45 PM [ Flag ]
      • op: thanks. i think thats what i'm feeling too. got a cute one today and will pick up a couple cute ones at target tomorrow.

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        05.13.08, 06:47 PM [ Flag ]
    • the hospital gowns are the best for nursing. when you're learning how to do it and your boobs are huge it's easiest to just unsnap the top of the gown.

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      05.13.08, 06:46 PM [ Flag ]
      • sorry, didn't see this was your third, you don't need my advice ;)

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        05.13.08, 06:47 PM [ Flag ]
        • that's ok! i actually got a nursing gown today, so that should help that issue

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          05.13.08, 06:47 PM [ Flag ]
    • comfortable jammies you can nurse it; you'll want to feel human but don't make them too nice (you'll bleed through them)

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      05.13.08, 06:46 PM [ Flag ]
    • I brought my most comfortable yoga pants and zip up hood- my own socks - but used all of the hospital underwear- they were great ( like hose)

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  • [-]If you are buying a house and having a radon test done in basement and buyer leaves windows open right before the test or during the test, do you think he is trying to hide something? Would you say the results (which came back slightly above recommended EPA levels) are unreliable?

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    05.13.08, 06:36 PM [ Watch | Flag ]
    • ^^Sorry meant seller (not buyer) leaves windows open

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      05.13.08, 06:37 PM [ Flag ]
    • I would. I'd be suspicious and redo the test.

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      05.13.08, 06:37 PM [ Flag ]
    • yes. windows need to be closed.

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      05.13.08, 06:37 PM [ Flag ]
    • OP - Thanks. We are down to the wire and ready to close but now this is causing angst on all sides so we have become suspicious.

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      05.13.08, 06:38 PM [ Flag ]
    • test is invalid if windows or doors are open during it. That said radon is a bunch of bunk. a house that is lived in will almost never come up pos whereas a house that is closed up, not used, abandoned, foreclosed whatever will almost always come up pos. the whole thing is ridiculous. signed former RE mom

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      05.13.08, 06:38 PM [ Flag ]
      • OP - Perhaps but our bank will not give us financing if we do not remediate the problem.

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        05.13.08, 06:40 PM [ Flag ]
        • well if it's already been done then yes it has to be remediated. But again if the windows or doors were opened during the test, it is invalid. So it really should be performed a 2nd time and the seller will have to pay for remediation. If they refuse you can walk away from the deal and the seller will be legally bound to disclose the pos test to any potential buyers going forward

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          05.13.08, 06:43 PM [ Flag ]
          • Thanks. Sellers are being incredibly difficult about this and I smell a rat

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            05.13.08, 06:45 PM [ Flag ]
            • np - we went through this on the selling end 2 years ago and yes, they must close all windows - there are specifications on the test they have to follow. I would mandate a retest with an electronic monitor, not the little canisters which can be inaccurate. Our house was only 4 years old, BTW, but the basement was blasted out of rock, so we were not surprised there was radon - not terribly high but over the EPA threshold. Remediation cost about $1100 (in CT).

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              05.13.08, 06:48 PM [ Flag ]
      • OP - I wasn't there when the test was being done but I assume that guy during the test would not do it if windows were/had been open. I need to re-check with DH on this.

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        05.13.08, 06:41 PM [ Flag ]
        • oh thought you said they were...

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          05.13.08, 06:44 PM [ Flag ]
          • According to DH they were - am going to clarify with him if it was before or during.

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            05.13.08, 06:45 PM [ Flag ]
      • spoken like I said it myself. total scam.

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        05.13.08, 06:46 PM [ Flag ]
    • OP - Would you ever be able to smell the radon in the basement?

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      05.13.08, 06:39 PM [ Flag ]
    • unreliable, but i have no idea how much difference closed windows would matter. people shouild be testing for asbestos in house, much worse to your health.

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  • [-]My 3yo is evil to my newborn...any advice?

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    05.13.08, 06:27 PM [ Watch | Flag ]
    • keep an eye on him. praise good behavior.

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      05.13.08, 06:28 PM [ Flag ]
      • ita. he's three. it's a huge change for him. I wonder if all moms w/ newborns and toddlers can't stand the toddler for a while. It happened to me and everyone I know. it's hard to be patient. good luck.

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        05.13.08, 06:43 PM [ Flag ]
    • details, please. and how old is your newborn and is your 3yo in school at all? were you a sahm before db was born?

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      05.13.08, 06:29 PM [ Flag ]
      • newborn 2 months, 3 yo in school (TG!) No I wasn't a sahm before. His new favorite past time is sticking his finger in newborns ears. Drives me nuts. Has also been known to scratch face or kiss head really hard so that the baby cries.

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        05.13.08, 06:32 PM [ Flag ]
        • my 2 yr old did this to my nb too. my dh thought it waqs BIG f-u to us ( not to the db) we were harsh and swift with time outs and all undesired baby torture activity have completely stopped

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          05.13.08, 06:34 PM [ Flag ]
          • how long did it take. I'm thinking of spanking cause TO are so not working

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            05.13.08, 06:35 PM [ Flag ]
        • here's my general advice. make certain rules that are specific. saying "don't hurt the baby" or even "be gentle" is pretty vague to a 3yo. Make a specific rule of "don't touch the baby's head". You can even make a game of it by saying "are baby's feet part of her head? is db's belly button part of her head" etc. This is good b/c it gets your point across but also allows the older child to feel like it's "his" game, instead of a rule against him but for the baby, kwim? also, if the game doesn't work or you aren't in the mood to be patient, have a specific consequence in mind. i'd do something like if he touches the baby's head, you will take the baby into the bedroom and take care of the baby there. then he won't get your attention ...

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          05.13.08, 06:38 PM [ Flag ]
          • ^^^darn. where'd the rest of my post go? let's see if i remember what i wrote...basically that if you go into the other room, he doesn't get the attention he wanted from you. so it's a double whammy for him (no attention from you plus baby is getting more attention from you). i also suggested to talk as much as you can to the 3yo...e.g. when bathing baby tell 3yo if he liked or disliked bathing as a baby. it's a way to include him without making him feel like you are compensating by having cheated him of your attention.

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            05.13.08, 06:41 PM [ Flag ]
            • ^^whoops. one more thing. also differentiate from the times he is actively looking to make trouble by hurting the baby and the times he is just overexcited and/or really doesn't realize what he's doing. b/c they have to be treated differently. good luck.

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              05.13.08, 06:42 PM [ Flag ]
    • my friend's 2.7yo is evil to her 8mo sister. strangleholds, slaps her all the time. it's a bit terrifying to watch.

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      05.13.08, 06:31 PM [ Flag ]
    • My #1 was a bit like this with his brother...I made a huge fuss over the baby ("Oh poor baby, are you OK? blah, blah, blah)and completely ignored him. It made my older one realize the baby was the one getting all the attention, he stopped.

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      05.13.08, 06:47 PM [ Flag ]