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i am a mother of 3-2 boys and a girl. my third one (boy) was born november 10th, 2008. i also have a stepson that lives with us that is the same age as my daughter . i work full time as a secretary-and luckily, i get to bring my baby boy to my work with me. i get on here to have fun and pass the time. i never answer questions just for points, and i also don't answer questions that i don't have personal experience with. i try to be informative, and i can't stand the people that come on here and answer questions by only opinion ,without stating "its only their opinion"-

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    1 AnswerCancer1 decade ago
  • night terrors in babies.........?

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    2 AnswersToddler & Preschooler1 decade ago
  • st. jude question.....?

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  • 1 month old arching his back?

    my 1 month old is arching his back after he eats. i will feed him and whenther i lay him down, put him in his swing or bounce, he arches his neck and almost tries to look backwards, it is so far. it looks like he is rooting, but he isn't still hungry (i thought at first he was, and he wouldn't take anymore)

    he has done this about 2 weeks. could it be heartburn/reflux?

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  • does anyone know when the new season for "Reno 911" on comedy central will start, or if there is one??!!?

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  • about surgical site infection?

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  • anxiety in my 12 year old..?

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