[-]When would you go to the doctor for flu-like symptoms? I've had a fever on and off for 24 hours, plus sore throat and headache. But I feel much better tonight and advil seems to get rid of most of my symptoms. Possible I'm already over whatever it was?
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[-]anyone on here have an overactive bladder? are you on meds? TIA
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[-]I think I'm going to do the Blueprint Cleanse after Thanksgiving. Would be happy if I lost some weight - but my skin is also a mess and I'm achey and I feel as thought it could be "good" for me. Hs anyone ever tried it?
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if you're thinking of using blueprint cleanse to try and kick start a mid-holiday diet i suggest you find a different method. i tried the 5 day middle cleanse and it is so high in calories that I put on weight!! they are a sham. i agree with the OR - try the master cleanse instead. or just try eating salads (lemon juice and 1/3 tbs of olive oil dressing) for lunch, toast with jam for breakfast, and a grilled fish/chicken for dinner plus steamed veggies
[ Reply | Options ]i've done master cleanse twice with great results after 14 days each, the third time (in october) could only go 5 days. was thinking of blueprint also, either right after thanksgiving or the first week in december (when dh away and it will be easier to not cheat with him at night)
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[-]anyone suffer from anxiety and how do you deal when faced with a possible illness or uncertainty dealing with a physical condition? I am scared and trying to be positive byt having a hard time
13 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]not being snarky, but are you on any kind of meds? if not it's a good place to start.
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good question :) well when faced with uncertainty of illness I automatically panic, just an immense fear strikes..think like what if I am always uncomfortable? what if they can't cure it? etc etc.. I NEED to think differently I know. I need to start from a power of strength rather than weakness. any advice would be appreciated cause this is very very difficult to deal with - thank you
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I have this too, only not with me but with dd. She is not sick but I always worry and get anxious. However, it helps me to realize that it truly is out of my control and if she gets sick, then she gets sick. It might not help but being anxious is not going to change the outcome. The best you can do is realize that nothing is certain yet and 'if' something is wrong you will deal with it as it comes. Lots of people beat all kinds of medical problems daily and a positive attitude can do wonders. Having a positive attitude, produces positive results. Not saying that a cheery attitude means you won't get sick but it says "I am strong and I can get through this."
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[-]Has your dc had a play-date at Bank Street yet? How was it? What should we expect? Could you get a sense of how interested they were in your dc or what they were looking for during the play-date? (reposting from a couple days ago because I didn't get to respond to the couple people who answered)
10 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]We discussed play date at interview the next day. Got no sense of it at the time. They just told us what dc had done; how dc interacted w/other children; and that was about it. Impossible to tell from the description how interested they were in dc aside from the fact that overall they seemed quite friendly toward us as a whole.
[ Reply | Options ]And did their descriptions seem accurate to you? And did they tell you how much that even matters? Or what they were looking for?
[ Reply | Options ]Well they were describing things that happened when we weren't there so I have no way of assessing the accuracy but sure, it sounded like things my dc would do. They did not tell us how much that mattered or what they were looking for, no.
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Thanks clarification - we're looking for pre-K, the 3s program. Any thoughts about the play date process?
[ Reply | Options ]Small group in an age appropriate classroom. There'll be freedom to play/work/explore books with some of the toys/games and there'll be a snack. The children are observed more than interacted w/by adult.They'll look at independence/autonomy,sharing/cooperative play,gross&some fine motor skills. They'll be asked to wash their hands before snack.hands.
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[-]my dd was "rubbing" herself against her desk in school. got called in for a conference -- uggh. any words of wisdom, advice?
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[-]Apologies if this is gross. But has anyone had a similar poop issue with their dc? Mine is 2.5 and poops literally 5 -10x/day...small amounts (nickel to half-dollar size). For the most part, the poops are neither hard nor soft. His diet is pretty good, fiber-wise, and I just don't understand why he's not releasing a big poop all at once, but dribbling it out. It seems to upset him (I wouldn't love being changed 10/x day either) and he often gets terrible diaper rash...has anyone else had this issue? We're going to the ped in a couple of weeks, but I was wondering if anyone has btdt. TIA.
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[-]i want to get a balance bike (those wooden ones without pedals) for 3yo son. what brand? how much? thanks.
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sorry, but no, it is entirely her choice and I support whatever she decides to do with her career
[ Reply | Options ]wow. i am glad you are not my DH. we made a decision together for me to be a SAHM, and constantly reassess that decision together. we share all the responsibilities.
[ Reply | Options ]Huh? You need your DH to make a decision if you should stay home with the children or go back to work? If my wife has the option to stay home and she wants to do so I'd be the last person to discourage her. If there is a financial need for her to go back there is no choice to make. I don't understand what you are trying to say.
[ Reply | Options ]no, we decided what was best for our child, together. we reassess our financial situation, to be sure that we can afford for me to stay home, but in everything we are a team. when he was offered a job, we discussed it before accepting, when he lost a job we discussed what we would do, etc.
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Do you or any of your married friends have women they flirt with via email or online? If so, is it really just innocent or the beginning of an affair?
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[-]I've noticed that American parents give birth to big babies when compared to other nationaltities of same height and weight. What is the explanation?
14 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]^^^ I guess it is more accurate to say Americans of Europena descent and African Americans.
[ Reply | Options ]Is this based on your personal observations or can you provide a link to some data?
[ Reply | Options ]It's not all American parents though. My dd (at birth) was only 6 pounds 11 oz full term. I had to take my dd home from the hospital in a preemie outfit b/c all newborn clothes now fit an 8 pound newborn. Almost all of my friends had babies over 8 pounds, also full term. Not sure what the reason is though.
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[-]Looking for cute/stylish toddler clothes in *neutral* colors, preferably online (too much purple right now). Not over the top $$$. 2 yo dd in Manhattan. Thanks.
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what about American Apparel - not sure what their kids stuff looks like these days. If you have some time to kill, check out Daffys and Century 21 which carry high end stuff (I guess past seasons) at way discounted prices. Some of the Euro clothes are more subdued (though others super crazy).
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[-]single moms: when is it ok to have your boyfriend spend the night? should he sleep in same room with you?
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[-]Hi, This is my first post and I'm not a parent, but a nanny. I am part-time and work with a couple who has adopted a baby girl. I've been with them since she was just a few weeks old and she's now 22 months. They are first-time parents and so far, it's been an adventure for all of us. I'm writing because lately she has been giving them a really hard time with sleeping. She screams and cries and gets herself hysterical for hours and will even throw herself around in fits when they put her down to sleep- either for a nap or at bedtime. She has never had this problem before and what's strange is that she goes down without a peep with me- both for naps and if I'm here for her bedtime. They have tried everything and are getting really frustrated...
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It's not really relevant to the current situation, but for background info, I guess. They are a gay couple- two men, which is also probably irrelevant, but what the hell? Now you know that too. So, did you have a suggestion or did you just want to comment on the relevancy of the information I chose to disclose?
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How often are the parents with her? Do they work all the time? Sounds to me like she is more comfortable with you b/c she spends a lot of time with you. Do they have a bedtime routine that they follow every night?
[ Reply | Options ]Yes, they do have a routine and they do spend a lot of time with her. This has come on pretty suddenly. I know that can be normal with toddlers, but it just seems weird that she is not consistent about it with me. I know I'm not doing anything special- or at least I don't think I am. I suggested I come and help put her to bed with them here for a few nights to see what happens.
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Mom of 3 here. Kids are always better behaved for their nanny, IMHO. Now that I don't have one my kids are monsters. I am thinking about having her back to get them back in shape.
[ Reply | Options ]np: yes, that's exactly it. kids feel freer to act out with their parents than they do at school, or with their babysitters. parents should just keep insisting that the child go to bed at the appropriate time and let her CIO if need be. it's awful for the parents but will solve the problem quckly.
[ Reply | Options ]Thanks. That's what I was thinking. That she does feel freer to act out and have melt downs with them. I mean, she has only ever had a handful of very minor meltdowns with me at all, but sometimes she throws a tantrum within minutes of them coming home, which shocks me. They don't seem to be doing anything particular to feed into it or reinforce the tantrums, so it's a little strange. I feel bad telling them she's so good for me! Lol!
[ Reply | Options ]GL--also if they don't have What to Expect the Toddler Years they should get--it explains this developmental stage pretty well as i recall.
[ Reply | Options ]i'll check the shelves, but i don't think they have that one. she's also going through a little bit of separation anxiety lately too (with me also.) Very clingy and shy. I'm sure it's all part of the same phase. I just wish I could give them a definite suggestion. They've tried letting her cry it out, but she gets herself so worked up, she'll vomit!
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np: this is very very normal behavior. not to dis you, but kids often feel safer and more loved/acepted by parents, so they feel free to act up because its less risky. and, like all things, it will pass.
[ Reply | Options ]no, i totally agree. i almost felt like she was too "nervous" to act up for me in a way. i know that sounds weird and i don't mean she's afraid of me or anything like that, but just that exact phenomenon that you describe. Maybe I should be insulted she doesn't act up with me! Lol! Just kidding. :)
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[-]The 'Aunt Mary' post got me thinking...Seems a lot of parents refer to their dd as "mama" and their ds as "papa". This is so common and I hear it all the time, usually just with toddlers. A friend of mine says this every time she talks to her dd "Don't touch that mama." I don't get it.
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np Nor have I. My annoying mil's other grandchildren call her "mama", but mine call her "grandma" (my #1 is the eldest of the grandchildren, fwiw). My dcs often call ME "mama", and mil kept referring to HERSELF as "mama" during our visit to her house this summer. I was beyond annoyed.
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OP here: That's what I thought but I think it's spreading. My friend is from Lebanon and is married to a Caucasian guy. Both my dh and I are Caucasian and never refer to dd this way. Also forgot to mention that I live in CA. I do have a few hispanic friends that all seem to refer to their kids this way also.
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