Health: Meijer

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Pregnancy and Swine Flu

Hi Moms, I am freaking out and need some advice.....I am a teacher in a school who has AT LEAST 2 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. My issue is I am 7 months pregnant, can't find a vaccine anywhere to save my life, AND...I work in a modular unit with only 4 classrooms, and that is where the kids have it are. So, my work told me about the situation and then left it up to me. The doctor says to take a few days off, which I did. But, now the situation is not getting better...more kids in the modulars are out, and I have no way of knowing if...

Beauty

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Super Fine Hair, What Kind of Rubber Bands?!

My little girl has just turned one and finally has enough hair to make one of those little baby pony tails on the top of her head. She has super fine hair and I am concerned about what kind of pony tail holder or rubber band do you use that is small enough for a baby, but will still do its job of holding the hair and not damage it? Other moms, please give me some ideas! Thanks!

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Bladder & Kidney

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Five Month Old with Ear Infection

My son is five months with an ear infection. He's been on Zithromax since Tuesday and he has just been crying and crying and sleeping for only 30 minutes at a time, his doctor called in ear drops to numb the pain last night and those didn't make too much of a difference, has anyone else experienced this with their babies? I feel so bad for him and it just seems like there has to be something more wrong but his doctor said there isn't and the Zithromax will just have to kick in.

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Broken Bones & Sprains

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2 Year Old with Broken Leg ... Help?!?

Last night I received a phone call from my son's child care. Apparently he tripped and another little boy stepped on his leg. He wouldn't let anyone stand him up. I got there (within 15 minutes), he was fine... but if I touched the spot on his leg, he screamed. I decided to head to the ER. The diagnosed him with a tibia fracture - he is in a temporary cast from his foot to his hip, and once we see the Orthopedic doctor he will be in a permanent cast. Right now, he can put NO weight on his leg ... I must carry him everywhere (I am also 6...

Checkup

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Need Help with Pediatrician Problems

I am having troubles finding a decent pediatrician for my kids. We started with Pediatric Assoc. of Springfield and really liked Dr. Zainey but the office staff was horrible. so we went to see Dr. Chitkara in Springfield. He actually refused my kids treatment. I am requesting legal advice as well as suggestions on pediatricians. Here is the situation with the Dr. Chitkara. He had asked us if Melanie had any problems and we are like yes she has really bad problems having bowell movements. Takes her like 45 mins sometimes longer maybe even...

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I Just Want to Cry!!

I am at a complete loss. My son is one and he won't eat. He is underweight...

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Childhood Illnesses

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5 Weeks Old Infant Milk Protein Allergy Allimentum HELP Please

Hi Everyone, I need some help. Wondering if anyone has experience with Allimentum formula? My son is only 5 weeks old and I was nursing but sick myself with bad migraines that my milk supply has been low and we needed to suppliment. We were using Enfamil Lipil but then after a few weeks my son was getting really sick. Turns out he has a milk protein allergy. I changed my diet to avoid all milk prouducts which has been so hard and I am trying to increase my milk supply with natural herbs but not having best of luck. We are needing to use a...

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Dental

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Guilt over Son's Premature Birth

Hi ladies, I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like it was all my fault. When I was about 28 weeks along I went to the bathroom and when I stood up I felt a drip go down my leg. I called my OB and they were booked that day (it was about 3pm) and told me to go to a local hospital OB triage. During that visit they did a "dry specimen" where they cannot use any lubricant and they put the speculum inside and swabbed my uterus...

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Demtist in Carmel

I am looking for a dentist in Carmel. I would prefer someone right off of...

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Development

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Community Boards in the Dublin/Powell/surrounding Areas???

Hi Moms, Can you tell me where I can post a flyer for an upcoming event that is geared toward moms with businesses? I've only been able to find libraries (I thought that grocery stores had community boards, but Meijer, Giant Eagle and Kroger do not!) If you have a store-front or something that moms come through, and are willing to talk to me to see about posting this, please let me know! Otherwise, can you think of some other spots in the community that I could try? Thanks!

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Diapers & Diaper Changing

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Cloth Diapers at Night?

My son will be 6 months at the end of the month and I've switched him over to cloth diapers now that he eating some solid foods. I had trouble with my first son in cloth diapers during the breastfeeding poops because they would leak all over, so I decided to wait. Everything is going very well, but I'm having some trouble at night. He doesn't sleep through the night yet, but he has been doing pretty well about only waking up about 2 times. The past couple nights, he's been waking a lot more than that, maybe 6 or 7 times. I think it's...

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Digestion

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Suggestion for Infant Formula That Creates Less Gas

Hello: I am hoping that one of you might be able to point me in the right direction. I am looking for a formula that creates less gas for my 2 week old son. We are currently using Enfamil lipil with iron, but it seems to create quite a bit of gas for him and it is so hard for me to watch him in such pain. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, A.

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Brand of Soy Milk

Does anyone have a particular brand of soy milk they recommend? My doctor...

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Dr. Visits

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How Early Is Too Early for a Pregnancy Test to Be Accurate?

New to the mamapedia so I don't know all the abbreviations :) I am currently 15 days past ovulation, and one day late for my period. I haven't been having my typical period symptoms, but have been experiencing light to moderate sporadic cramping, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and occasional light headaches. I tested this AM with a Meijer brand one step test and it came back negative. Would it be best to wait another week to retest? (I despise waiting) or is there a more sensitive test I can take?

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Is It Just Me?

Ok, I feel a little ridiculous with this question, but it's really bothering...

Eye Glasses

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6 Year Old Has Weak Eye Muscle

My son started Kindergarten this past fall. I took him to the eye doctor (as required by the state) and the dr. said the my son has a weak eye muscle in his left eye. She said he can see far away just fine. She did the pen test (where they hold a pen straight out from your face a bring it in closer to your nose and eyes and your supposed to focus on the tip of the pen) and said that his eyes are not coming together at the same time. That the left on kind of wanders. She said he needed reading glasses and to bring him back in 6 months to...

Eyes & Vision

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First Aid

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I Need a Good Foot Cream!

I hate to even talk about it but my feet are worse than ever! They are rough, dry calused, and heals have deep lines. I never thought my feet would look like this. They have always been nice. Can you recommend an exfolient or foot soak or somthing???? I have a pumice stone (doesn't work too well). I also have a calus remover blade to scrape off dead skin (does well but can't do the whole foot), I also bought Heal Rescue Foot Cream (a waste of $$). Any great solutions that don't take lots of time?

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Help for Callous Feet

I am a barefoot girl...I LOVE to wear sandals and flip flops in the summer....

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Fitness

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Cloth Swim Diapers?

Has anyone ever used a cloth swim diaper instead of the typical disposable brand? I found some in the One Step Ahead catalog and it seems like a good investment, but I am hesitant and wondering if anyone else has tried this?

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Store Brand Diapers

I have tried Meijer's Whisper soft diapers size 5, I didn't like them...The...

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Foot & Toe

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Help with Plantar Wart Removal

My 7-year-old daughter has a couple of plantar warts on her feet. We used Compound-W and the at-home freeze stuff for a while. We have even been to the doctor to have them freeze them off. We have been using Compound-W between appointments and nothing seems to work. I think our next step is going to the podiatrist to have them surgically removed. I really don't want her to go through that painful procedure. I have bleached all of her sandals and croc shoes. I make sure she always wears socks with her tennis shoes. Does anyone have...

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Diaper Rash Advice

My one year old son has had diaper rash for about two weeks and I can't get...

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Diaper Rash Problems

I have a 14 month old son who has a TERRIBLE diaper rash. It isn't like his...

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Pain in My Foot

Hello, I am at 33 weeks with twins. Lately I have either a sharp,...

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Hair

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Dog Loosing Hair?

Hi Moms, I'm hoping that someone out there is a vet or has knowledge of dogs and can help. My 6 year old American Bulldog has recently started loosing his hair in patches. It started off looking like bug bite bumps and under the hair were scales that looked similar to a childs cradle cap. The fur was coming off with the scales when I rubed at them. He is not scratching any of the area which is only on his sides by his ribs. I took him to the vet about two months ago and he had a urinary tract infection that took two rounds of...

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Baby Hair Care

Hi ladies,My 7 month old was born with lots of hair.  She has already had 3...

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Health Insurance

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Pink Eye W/no Insurance

ok moms, no judgements please...i had to drop our insurance a couple months ago b/c the premiums doubled. long story short, we still have no insurance. my son had a gunky eye last night, and this morning it is still gunky and slightly swollen and reddish. i'm sure you're all thinking "pink eye", which, i am too. my question is, will this go away? i know it's highly contagious and we have kept him home from daycare. but i have had this before and all they did was give me some eye drops and it was fine. is it worth it? just wondering. we'll...

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Money Saving Tips

Hello Moms, I know many of us have been trying to save money/spend less in...

Healthcare Providers

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Need Help with Pediatrician Problems

I am having troubles finding a decent pediatrician for my kids. We started with Pediatric Assoc. of Springfield and really liked Dr. Zainey but the office staff was horrible. so we went to see Dr. Chitkara in Springfield. He actually refused my kids treatment. I am requesting legal advice as well as suggestions on pediatricians. Here is the situation with the Dr. Chitkara. He had asked us if Melanie had any problems and we are like yes she has really bad problems having bowell movements. Takes her like 45 mins sometimes longer maybe even...

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Home Remedies

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Mom Looking for Home Remedy for Coughs

My one year old has this cold which is getting a little better but he has this cough with a little rattle in his chest. MY 3 year old is just starting to get a runny noise and a cough so now he is getting it too. I really hate to continue giving them the over the counter cold medicine. I have tried many of them over the years and none of them seem to work. We have seen the peditrician before and they are no help when it comes to getting rid of a cold or easing the symptoms. Does anyone know of a home remedy that works for coughs. ...

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Illnesses

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Advice PLEASE About My Sick Little Guy!

My son who will be 3 at the end of the month has been sick. He has had a fever,nasty dry cough,runny nose. I have been giving him triaminic for the cough and tylenol for the fever and today he started vomiting when I would give him medicine. He hasn't really ate anything and has been drinking very little. I called the Dr. office and they told me that it was probably the flu and to keep him hydrated and let it run it's course. Tonight he had a very small bowel movement and it looked like there was really dark "veiny" things in it and then he...

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Mentally Ill Father

To make a very long story short, the father of my 5 month old daughter has a...

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Illnesses & Symptoms

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Possible Sinus Infection During Pregnancy

Hi everyone, I'm hoping we have a nurse or doctor lurking around here. My OB's office is closed on the weekends and only takes emergencies on weekend calls. I'm 15 weeks pregnant and what has started out as a nasty cold may have developed into a sinus infection. The pain and pressure in my face is getting worse every day and becoming unbearable. Does anyone know what OTC medications other than sudefed and tylenol will help with this that I can take? I know that sinus infections are typically treated with antibiotics but there isn't much I...

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Constant Runny Nose

Hi momma's since starting preschool my DS constantly has a runny nose every...

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Medicines

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Immediate Prescription Assistance

I am looking for anyone who can help or has ideas that might help. My grandma went to pick up her prescriptions this evening and was told she is no longer covered on grandpas insurance from his work. She called insur. and they confirmed. She has multiple health conditions and cannot afford the $700 for her scripts the pharmacy wanted to charge her. She is deathly afraid because she does not have any medications for tomorrow and to be honest I'm worried bout her. Her blood pressure is through the roof with stress and worry. I am going to...

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Mental Health

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Hormones or Depression?

I'm not sure what is wrong with me. I'm 37 and have the life I've always wanted. I have a terrific husband whom I adore and great family. The last few months I just can't seem to feel any joy, my libido is gone and all I want to do is sleep. I haven't seen my doctor because I lost my health insurance and owe her money. I'm thinking it's hormones or depression. I don't have a reason to be depressed though and have never suffered depression before. It doesn't make sense that I feel this way. I'm also wondering if it's peri-menopause. ...

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Organic Baby Food

We recently started feeding rice cereal to our 5 month old. I have been...

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Potty Training

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Having Problems with Potty Training My Almost 3 1/2 Yo Little Man

Looking for help with potty training. Dad is currently in Germany with that National Guard and I'm trying my best to potty train my little man before Dad gets home. I'm not having much luck. I work fulltime, so Grandma has been helping during the day. We have him in pullups all day (diaper at night only). We can ask him every 10 minutes if he needs to go potty and he says no, then will go in the pullup right after, or if you don't ask for a bit, he will go without saying anything. He checks to make sure his "flags" are still on his pants,...

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Potty Training Time

So I realize it's time to really start with the potty training of my son. I...

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When to Potty Train?

I have twin girls, almost 18 months old. One of my daughters is constantly...

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Preventative Care

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COUPONS??? How to Get Grocery Bill Down.

Ok, So My husband and I eat a lot of fresh food. I really love to cook and I tend to stay out of the middle isles of the grocery stores unless I have to get ingredients to bake with, make salad dressing, or get pasta/oatmeal etc. I have been watching the show extreme coupons and I just saw a lady take a 1800.00 grocery bill down to 170.00. My husband and I were completely floored. I am just wondering if it is possible to do this with the types of food that I buy. My husband and I really are looking for ways to save money wherever...

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Reproductive

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Guilt over Son's Premature Birth

Hi ladies, I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like it was all my fault. When I was about 28 weeks along I went to the bathroom and when I stood up I felt a drip go down my leg. I called my OB and they were booked that day (it was about 3pm) and told me to go to a local hospital OB triage. During that visit they did a "dry specimen" where they cannot use any lubricant and they put the speculum inside and swabbed my uterus...

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Respiratory

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Natural Help for Asthma and Allergies

Hi. My son was diagnosed with allegies and allergy induced asthma when he was 7 years old. We left the allergist's office with 6 different prescriptions. He is allergic to dust, mold, soy and egg yolk. I do not feel comfortable giving him pills, inhalers and nasal sprays on a daily basis. In general, he can rarely breathe clearly through his nose. Whe he gets an illness, it immediately goes into his lungs. I have been trying to research natural remedies that would help him, but have found none that work yet, or that he would do...

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Cough & Congestion

Hello everyone. Does anyone out there know of a good decongestant and cough...

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Skin

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Extremely Dry/Cracked Skin

My almost 6 month old daughter has extremely dry skin. I just noticed today that the skin in the folds on the back of her legs is cracked. I don't give her a bath, that's my husband's job so I should make sure he is rinsing her real well there. But does anyone have any suggestions for good lotion/cream to use for such dry skin? One of my twins (age 2) has extremely dry skin too. I had started to put baby oil on it but they both broke out in a rash so I went back to Johnson's lotion. I'm open to any and all suggestions. Thanks!

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Dry Skin with Rash

My 3 month old son has a very mild case of cradle cap and a very bad case of...

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Skin, Hair & Bath Care

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Disenfecting Bath Toys

Any recommendations on how to disinfect bath toys? My toddler loves playing with toys during bath time, and always puts them in his mouth. So I want to avoid chemicals. Any suggestions?

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Pre-teen Skin Care

I have a friend whose 10 year daughter is starting to break out, primarily...

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Bedtime a Fight with 2 1/2 Yrs.

It seems to be getting worse…..we have been working on getting her to bed earlier for the past 3 or 4 weeks (after reading for my younger son sleep needs, hours needed, sleep schedules etc.) we start at 8ish but she still fights it until finally 10pm she falls asleep. I have created a routine of PJ’s, 2 books and prayers to prep her for bed but she gets up several times before finally staying down and going to sleep. You would think that going to sleep at 10pm would make her sleep later but still, 8AM she is up. My concern is not...

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Social Workers

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I Wouldl Ove to Stay Home with My First Baby!!!

I've received so much help from all of you that I am couting on you again!!! I am expecting my first baby and I would love to stay home with him or her! I am currently working as a social worker and at times it can be very strssful. I was looking into doing a home daycare, but I know myself and I would want to spend alot of time with my newborn! (and I plan to breastfeed!) then I was thinking of becoming a Medical Transcriptionist and that is my question...are there any moms who are transcriptionists or who know someone who is? how did you...

Stages & Milestones

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HELP- 18 Month Old Measuring Small

My daughter is almost 19 months but we had her 18 month checkup today. She weighed 21 lbs 8 oz and measured in the 9th percentile. I have not been worried about her weight (even though I knew she was small) because she ate a blanced diet (fruits, veggies, beans, cheese, etc.) and is meeting her milestones. She even has a little bit of a "belly." The only thing she really doesn't want to eat is meat. She has been known to out-eat my 4 year old son from time to time. The doctor, however, is concerned as her percentile has dropped. She...

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Support Groups

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"Seeking Moms' Whose Children Have Gluten Intolerance"

I'm looking for information in regards to Ciliac Disease. My daughter is 9yr old and was just diagnosed with this gluten intolerance. Are there any moms' groups out there or terrific website to help guide you through what foods taste the best for kids and where to get them as inexpensive as possible?

Taking Temperature

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What Are You Doing to save Money in These Tough Economic Times?

There is a limit to how low I can put my thermostat. I've found a few ways to save money but thought all of you might have some great ideas to share. My friend was able to save on her T-Mobile cell service. Another saved on his Sprint service. I've found a few savings on groceries. My son found some savings on tires. What have you done? Blessings K. Hall

Teaching Good Hygiene

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Getting Smell Out

Yesterday my son caught an awful stomach bug and vomited all over the house before making it to the bathroom. We have cleaned and cleaned and I washed everything in the washer that I could, cleaned with Oxyclean and sprayed Febreeze but I cannot get the smell out of my chair and area rug. It is driving me crazy my whole living room smells like vomit! Has anyone had any luck with anything getting the smell out?

Vision

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Guilt over Son's Premature Birth

Hi ladies, I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like it was all my fault. When I was about 28 weeks along I went to the bathroom and when I stood up I felt a drip go down my leg. I called my OB and they were booked that day (it was about 3pm) and told me to go to a local hospital OB triage. During that visit they did a "dry specimen" where they cannot use any lubricant and they put the speculum inside and swabbed my uterus...

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