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    Go to your doc. Your doctor will work with you...

    Go to your doc. Your doctor will work with you to find the best medication for you. On an OTC note, try Magnesium at the very onset. I've never personally tried this, but have been told it helps.
  2. Arctic x Cactus, isn't that a bit judgmental, and...

    Arctic x Cactus, isn't that a bit judgmental, and harsh? The OP has a legitimate question, and is not looking for someone to put her and her family down, and neither is anyone responding to the...
  3. Being from WA state myself, and having family...

    Being from WA state myself, and having family members with similar problems through CPS, I know your best course of action at this point is to get an attorney, and contact your district state...
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    Andrewc24301, I agree with you totally. Please...

    Andrewc24301, I agree with you totally. Please don't misunderstand what I was saying in my previous post. I was by no means trying to dismiss what you were saying. You have a very valid point. I...
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    I don't believe anyone can definatively say...

    I don't believe anyone can definatively say whether any one place is haunted. A lot of people don't believe in such phenomenon, however I do. In most "haunting" cases that I've encountered, you...
  6. He was running a low grade fever a few days ago. ...

    He was running a low grade fever a few days ago. And the coughing bouts today are a bit more manageable. I started him on his breathing treatments, and they seem to be helping, if only a little. ...
  7. Is my child in danger of contracting "Pertussis" again?

    My son is now 3 years old. He was diagnosed with Pertussis, or whooping cough when he was 6 weeks old. We had a lot of problems with respiratory problems for the next year after that, though things...
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    This child sounds pretty typical to me. My son...

    This child sounds pretty typical to me. My son is nearly 3 now, and still "tests" the boundaries, touching, grabbing, that sort of thing. I don't think a lot of children really grow out of that for...
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    A gift from the heart is your best bet. You know...

    A gift from the heart is your best bet. You know her better than you can describe to anyone here, so our advice would only be secondary to the knowledge that you have of her.
    I personally would...
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    This is a very difficult situation. I don't envy...

    This is a very difficult situation. I don't envy you, as autistic children are very difficult if you aren't prepared. However, there are a lot of resources out there to help parents like yourself. ...
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    They make wipes that work wonderful for getting...

    They make wipes that work wonderful for getting stick, and or dust/dirt off monitors. If it's on the keyboard, then unplug it, take a moist, not wet, rag and wipe it down. A lot of keyboards also...
  12. First off, He is way too controlling. My...

    First off, He is way too controlling. My suggestion, break all ties with him, and don't go back. Obviously your relationship with this man has had some very definative warning signs. The biggest...
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    I'm not an expert, but in my experience, yes,...

    I'm not an expert, but in my experience, yes, this is a common occurrence when sibling animals are kept in proximity to one another. They can reproduce, and it may turn out all right, though a lot...
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    This is great advice. The advice I gave is what...

    This is great advice. The advice I gave is what everyone told me to do, but I didn't, I let my baby sleep with me. He eventually got to where he wanted his own bed, and still now and then he comes...
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    Babies love the smell and touch of their mother,...

    Babies love the smell and touch of their mother, and other close family members. They also love to be held close. It makes them feel secure. Your baby like most other babies, is manipulating...
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    If in doubt, see your family doc. On the...

    If in doubt, see your family doc.

    On the pregnancy test, morning urine is definitely best.
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    This is the hardest spot to have heal, for...

    This is the hardest spot to have heal, for semi-regular piercing areas. I've had many friends that have had problems with their navel when they got it pierced. One thing most piercing places will...
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    In general, no, not this long after having a...

    In general, no, not this long after having a child. However, before I had my son, when my cycles were normal, I would have extreme heavy bleeding, and clots. It was normal for me, and I only...
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    Also, whether you are paying on damages, tickets,...

    Also, whether you are paying on damages, tickets, etc.
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    Are your tires new or fairly new? Are they...

    Are your tires new or fairly new? Are they properly balanced?
    If they are old tires, then this could be a sign of possible blowout,(personal experience). If they aren't properly balanced the...
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    Migraines can come in many different ways, and...

    Migraines can come in many different ways, and what you are describing sounds like a migraine to me, though I am not a doctor.

    However, my first thought on this whole matter is if your husband...
  22. Question: Straw man?

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    I don't know all or even most of the legallities...

    I don't know all or even most of the legallities of this situation. I am pretty sure though that a birth certificate is required if you want to travel abroad.
    I understand your man's opinion on...
  23. Question: Minute man

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    I had a friend about 10 years ago, this friend...

    I had a friend about 10 years ago, this friend being a guy, confided in me that he couldn't last more than a minute or 2 at the very most. He said it ruined most of his relationships, and he wanted...
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    Another thing that they tried on my mom before...

    Another thing that they tried on my mom before the surgery was cortizone shots. I can't remember the name of the procedure, but for some people it helps, my mom it didn't.
    But it's another idea for...
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    My mother had a lot of the same problems after a...

    My mother had a lot of the same problems after a work related injury. She was then sent to an orthopedic surgeon who ordered, MRI's, and Milograms, which showed she had blown disks. They had to...
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    Though most cats will be aware, and more pleasant...

    Though most cats will be aware, and more pleasant because of the puppy being a "baby", I had a cat that would beat the stuffin's out of anything, puppy or not. With the cat I had, I wouldn't dare...
  27. Question: Gay Marriage

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    I feel that "marriage" is not nearly the...

    I feel that "marriage" is not nearly the religious institution it used to be. Many marriages are desolving because of problems ranging from abuse to adultry to who knows what. Many people get...
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    You can beg and plead, and give ultimatums, but...

    You can beg and plead, and give ultimatums, but ultimately the decision has to be his. Though there is a lot of debate over the addictive qualities to Marijuana, many people find it very difficult...
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    This is understandable, as school is very...

    This is understandable, as school is very important. I'm glad to hear that they flew out to you, that is a huge step. Though next summer is still many months away, assuming your grandparents are in...
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    My suggestion to start with, is bring the puppy...

    My suggestion to start with, is bring the puppy into the house in an animal crate, one of the plastic ones with the metal door, not the cardboard ones. Let the cats get used to the puppys smell...
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    Even if you don't shave, ingrown hairs are a huge...

    Even if you don't shave, ingrown hairs are a huge possibility. If you can stand to do it, put a hot/wet compress on it to help take down the inflammation.
    Other than that, heede what Hazel1220 said...
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    This is a difficult thing to go through, as I was...

    This is a difficult thing to go through, as I was 12 when my grandmother died, and she and I were very close.
    I have no solid advice for you, but I can tell you, Cherish with all your heart what...
  33. Sounds like you are taking the right steps in...

    Sounds like you are taking the right steps in seeing your gyno. Have you tried using the fertility monitors? I've never used it so I don't know how effective, and accurate they are.
    Also, if you...
  34. In today's society, it's a rarity to find someone...

    In today's society, it's a rarity to find someone who is even 18 that is still a virgin. Most people who are, are abstaining for religious reasons, and no matter their reason behind it, being a...
  35. I have to completely agree with what's being said...

    I have to completely agree with what's being said in these posts, but especially with this quote. I've found it to be true, from personal experience, as well as watching friends go through the same...
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    As for the father, he didn't abstain from the...

    As for the father, he didn't abstain from the sexual experience, therefore he is just as responsible for this baby as you are. The good thing is being a mother comes natural to most women, and a...
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    Well, it sure sounds to me like you are having a...

    Well, it sure sounds to me like you are having a fairly "normal" pregnancy. I say normal only in the general sense, as everyone's "normal" is different.
  38. Concieving a child is one of the most difficult...

    Concieving a child is one of the most difficult things to do when one is "trying" Because you are trying, the sex is less enjoyable, more of a "job", you can't relax, your constantly stressing over...
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    My suggestion. DON'T take any medication while...

    My suggestion. DON'T take any medication while pregnant unless your doctor prescribes it for you, or at least ok's it.
  40. I can't say that I've heard of this one... you...

    I can't say that I've heard of this one... you are talking about with a straightener (electrical), right?
    I have heard of chemical straighteners causing most of a persons hair to fall out, but not...
  41. Depends on what state you are in, I'm sure. Is...

    Depends on what state you are in, I'm sure. Is your guardianship legal through the courts? If so, you might be able to go in a file for temporary/permanent custody, which I believe is slightly...
  42. Check with your local court facilitator. He/she...

    Check with your local court facilitator. He/she should be able to tell you what steps to take to legally change her last name. I don't know if it is different from state to state, but all it takes...
  43. Wow, this is a very powerful topic. One that...

    Wow, this is a very powerful topic. One that most women don't even want to think about.
    I totally agree 100% with Synnen. Right now the best option is counseling. No matter what you choose to do,...
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    If everyone was honest with themselves, I'd say a...

    If everyone was honest with themselves, I'd say a very large portion of today's society feels this way.
    I go through this once in a while, and though You are not me, and vice versa, talk to your...
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    tomboy21 Sure you can fall in love! ...

    tomboy21
    Sure you can fall in love! Wondergirl's post is most wonderful.
    I was in love with a boy when I was 12 or 13, I don't remember, but still to this day I love him. He was the first boy I...
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    You are quite a ways not to feel the baby move,...

    You are quite a ways not to feel the baby move, but there are women who never feel their babies move, so you aren't alone. The important thing is that your doctor sounds like he/she is comfortable...
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    I know what you are going through! I too had a...

    I know what you are going through! I too had a difficult time concieving... many years worth. Once I quit "trying", or worrying over it, about 2-3 months later, low-and-behold, I was pregnant. I...
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    Sweet Dee I absolutely agree with you. The...

    Sweet Dee

    I absolutely agree with you. The role playing is a perfect way to clear your head, and know how to deal with these situations.
    As for telling the parents, this I couldn't possibly...
  49. I did have a little spotting, which is what kept...

    I did have a little spotting, which is what kept me from taking a pregnancy test, because my periods were so irregular, that I just figured that "this is what's it's gonna be like for this month." I...
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    OK, first, unless a vet has okayed it, don't give...

    OK, first, unless a vet has okayed it, don't give your dog human meds such as pepto. It can be harmful, and or fatal. I know your intentions are good, but always check with your vet first.
    Also,...
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