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    The timing of introducing foods is up to you. Waiting until 6 months is the current guideline, especially for breastfed babies, but there is nothing wrong with waiting until later either. You may want to choose fruit or veggies for first foods, as grains are very hard on the digestive system...with a risk of celiac I'd be especially mindful, and hold off...
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    I should add...I had chiropractic adjustments throughout my third pregnancy, which helped a lot with the pain. If you go that route, find a chiropractor who is trained to work with pregnant patients. There are special techniques that help with alignment of the pelvis and encourages the baby to settle in a good position. There is also the Webster Technique...
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    It really could be any number of things, but pregnancy is likely contributing to it. I had horrible hip, pelvic and back pain during my third pregnancy. I have since found out that I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, which has a huge impact on all the tissues of the body, especially joints. It was likely EDS that was the issue, and pregnancy hormones and the baby...
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    When you use flax seed meal in a recipe, you need to adjust the amount of oil/butter that is used. It can also be used for egg replacement. This is the info I found on it: Substitutions in Recipes For Fat
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    mullberrymom, If your daughter is still having trouble following the diet, and sneaking foods may be negatively impacting her bowel and psychological health, then perhaps you need to remove the gluten items from your home rather than just keeping them locked up. Michelle
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    My 9 year old son is on Miralax because of chronic constipation. He has tested negative for celiac at this point. He has always had very infrequent, large bowel movements, even when he was breastfeeding. When he was older and toilet trained, he struggled with bowel movements and would scream in pain. His stool was always very large (more than adult-sized...
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    Michi8 replied to lonewolf's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    That's interesting to hear. I wonder if that is what is at issue for me, and whether it is related to EDS. I have some issue with circulation (cold extremities, feel cold all the time, sometimes feel dizzy or like I'm going to faint.) Michelle
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    ARCHIVED Hair Loss

    Michi8 replied to lonewolf's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    Liz, I've been losing hair (equally all over my head) for a couple of years now. Because I have a very thick head of hair, it isn't noticable yet...and thus doctors haven't taken it as seriously as I'd like. All my tests have come back "normal" too, so the best the dermatologist could do for me was to tell me it's "normal hair loss" and give me Rogaine...
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    I know you didn't direct your response only to me, but just wanted to clarify the reason I asked about the cut off date. Because my province has such a late cut off, it makes the decision about starting school a bit more difficult for a lot of parents. March is obviously a much later cut off than September or December, and to be 20 days past a March cut off...
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    Just one more thought... Do remember that the most important part of school is that your daughter is learning well. The diet is also important, but I don't think it's essential to have the girls together just because of the diet. You'd advocate strongly for her regardless of who is in her class, and the school will have to support you in that. So, your...
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    It depends on when the cut off is. Our cut off date is March 1st, so kids can still very much be 4 when they start kindergarten. I find it's way too early. I started my boys a year later (Jan & Feb birthdays) and don't regret the decision at all, they are exceptional students. Quite frankly, I've heard of no one who was unhappy with waiting a year, but...
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    Love the new avatar, Angie...your girls are adorable! Are you drinking milk at all? If so, that may be playing a role in tummy upset too. I found elminating milk as well as gassy foods from my diet helped a bit. As well, I would drink fennel seed tea. Fennel is known for helping with tummy upset (it's typically one of the ingredients in gripe water), and...
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    Bacon is an independently owned restaurant that offers a lot of gluten free food. Swiss Chalet is good. They have a pamphlet that outlines safe choices. Their roasted chicken and sauce is safe. OPM has a gluten free menu and is very good. It's in South Edmonton Common. You can also ask for gluten free choices at any Montana's. Michelle
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    Goofed up post...see my reply in the post below.
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    Julie, I hope that you are able to find a new home quickly. In the meantime, you will make it through this one way or another. Have you considered using a moving company that packs in containers? Some offer a "U-Pack" solution Open Original Shared Link (this isn't the only company that offers this option) where they drop off a container, you fill it...
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    Check out La Leche League for good information and support. They have a FAQ on relactation after an interruption in breastfeeding here: Open Original Shared Link Consider contacting a local LLL leader for one-on-one guidance and support as well. Michelle
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    There are also natural herbs that can help with lactation (there are also herbs to avoid, like sage, that tend to have the opposite effect.) Open Original Shared Link makes an excellent breastfeeding tea that really works well for helping your supply. Even just steeping fennel seed as a tea (I liked to mix it with chamomile and keep it iced in the fridge...
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    You most certainly can relactate. Since it's only been two months it shouldn't take too much work on your part. If you want to, then I think it's worth a shot! Starting your cycle does not matter. My cycles after each baby started again at 4 months, 2 months and 6 six weeks. It had no impact on breastfeeding...and I breastfed on demand exclusively for...
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    Since your son is 10 months old, is he breastfeeding at all? If not, did the hospital suggest donated mother's milk at all? Since he won't take a bottle, have you tried a sippy cup, cup & straw, or just a regular cup? My son (now 7yo), though not on a gluten free diet and not apparently allergic to anything, is very food sensitive. Textures, taste...
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    Thanks for posting the info, Amanda. Was it 1:14am or pm? Congrats, Angie on the arrival of your baby girl! Welcome to the world Annika! Enjoy your babymoon...hope you will be able to share your birth story soon. Michelle
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    Best of Luck, Angie. Michelle
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    The worry on both you and your husband's part is normal. You are having a new experience and don't know how things will turn out. Going into and through labour is going to be fine. Remember that there are options as labour progresses. Do you have a doula for labour support? A doula can be a real emotional and physical support to you both, lessening...
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    Lukas is beautiful! Congrats again Stef. Michelle
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    I have read, and believe, that raw milk is much better tolerated, easier for the human body to digest. Pasteurization is important when it comes to mass distribution and sale of milk, it considerably reduces the risks of illness from consuming tainted milk. Unfortunately, pasteurization kills naturally occuring healthy bacteria in the milk as well. This bacteria...
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    Length 21.5 inches Weight 8lbs 7oz hair (lots or none) little date September 4 time of birth (be sure to put what time zone you are guessing) 12:03 am in Angie's timezone hours of labor 13 hours c/s or vbac triumphant vbac! Labour will be just like a first birth. Even though you didn't labour with your first doesn't mean you wouldn't have...
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