http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/comments/ Latest comments by Izzy on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Izzy I think that depends on you and your husband entirely. This has always been an issue with my husband and, during the first years of marriage. But as our family grew, it isn't much of an issue... This has always been an issue with my husband and, during the first years of marriage. But as our family grew, it isn't much of an issue...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1081476/help-with-housework-from-partner/#1081547 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1081476/help-with-housework-from-partner/#1081547 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:58:30 -0800 Izzy If your son is waking often at night, I suggest shortening the naps during the day. Perhaps your son could get away with 1.5 hr nap in the morning and one in the afternoon. You can wake him up early,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1081497/night-sleep/#1081546 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1081497/night-sleep/#1081546 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:52:58 -0800 Izzy First off, I don't think what you've done is bad parenting. I think your concerns make you a good parent. I know of friends with kids with ADD/ADHD that are on medication and then I know of one... I know of friends with kids with ADD/ADHD that are on medication and then I know of one...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1081515/adhd-to-medicate-or-not-to-medicate/#1081545 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1081515/adhd-to-medicate-or-not-to-medicate/#1081545 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:48:43 -0800 Izzy Up to a year, the main source of nutrition for baby should be either breastmilk or formula. Solid food at this time, is just to supply extra calories as they start to be more mobile.  A few... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1081523/how-much-food-shoul-a-six-month-old-have/#1081542 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1081523/how-much-food-shoul-a-six-month-old-have/#1081542 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:39:24 -0800 Izzy This is pretty normal. At this age, it is normal to only have short sentences. If you want to encourage talking, I suggest reading books to your child as part of your routine and talking to him and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1080026/how-to-learn-speak-to-my-33-months-old-baby-he-speak-by-not-full-sentenceshe-speaks-only-wordsif-he-want-something-he-just-showing-me-things-not-speak-a-single-word-for-that/#1080096 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1080026/how-to-learn-speak-to-my-33-months-old-baby-he-speak-by-not-full-sentenceshe-speaks-only-wordsif-he-want-something-he-just-showing-me-things-not-speak-a-single-word-for-that/#1080096 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:24:29 -0800 Izzy  My son was pretty much the same way at 18 months. There were words he spoke frequently, and words we knew he knew but didn't say that much. But my husband did know that he understood a lot more... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1078439/not-takking-more/#1078562 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1078439/not-takking-more/#1078562 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:01:11 -0800 Izzy  Good points. I think for some parents, they learn from books and do well to know their kids developmental level...but there are others who instinctively know these things. I don't think one... I think for some parents, they learn from books and do well to know their kids developmental level...but there are others who instinctively know these things. I don't think one...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12392/Juggling-regular-life-duties-and-being-a-parent/#1078009 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12392/Juggling-regular-life-duties-and-being-a-parent/#1078009 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:14:16 -0800 Izzy  I think 45 hours a week is typical, and for some not even that much. There are mothers and fathers out there who work 2 jobs and yet still raise happy, well adjusted children. Some parents have... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12394/Spending-time/#1078007 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12394/Spending-time/#1078007 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:09:52 -0800 Izzy  I agree. Being parents is a tough job, and one that doesn't come with any instructions. Most of us feel our way through the best we can.   So this job is made even tougher when the mother... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12396/Parenting-The-Ultimate-for-your-Child/#1078004 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12396/Parenting-The-Ultimate-for-your-Child/#1078004 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:04:47 -0800 Izzy Stress can change your cycle and make it longer...which means your period may not come when you expect it.  If your home pregnancy test is negative and your blood test is negative, chances are... If your home pregnancy test is negative and your blood test is negative, chances are...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077889/i-am-confused/#1078003 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077889/i-am-confused/#1078003 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:00:50 -0800 Izzy  This is nothing to be concerned about. The body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy, and that includes changes in the breast.  The bits you're talking about could be a mixture... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077344/weird-nipple-problem/#1078002 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077344/weird-nipple-problem/#1078002 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:57:28 -0800 Izzy  If your baby's nose is just completely stuffed up, use a saline spray and aspirator to suck out whatever you can. And then try and get your baby to sleep at an incline. This will help baby... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077355/my-5-month-old-has-a-headcold/#1078000 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077355/my-5-month-old-has-a-headcold/#1078000 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:54:30 -0800 Izzy  I agree with everyone else. The only way you'll be able to get a decent sleep is to start daycare/preschool, at least in the morning.  I am a stay-at-home mom and have needed nap times... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077524/finding-time-to-sleep/#1077999 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077524/finding-time-to-sleep/#1077999 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:50:34 -0800 Izzy At this age, she is curious. They are learning independence and exploring/practicing it.  This will last well into year 2. But this is not to say that you cannot teach boundaries at this time.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077538/curiousity-or-bratty/#1077998 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077538/curiousity-or-bratty/#1077998 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:47:33 -0800 Izzy  Hey, how are you?   I just saw your post in the pregnant in 2009 group. We have the same due date! I am having baby#4 and  I am definitely a lot bigger than you. Yikes! I look about 6... http://www.minti.com/members/momtoo7/blog/1077931/Were-haveing-a-GIRLl/#1077996 http://www.minti.com/members/momtoo7/blog/1077931/Were-haveing-a-GIRLl/#1077996 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:40:44 -0800 Izzy This would depend on how much sleep your son is getting in a day. My 2 1/2 year old twins go to bed at 8pm, and falls asleep sometime between 8:15 to 8:30. They wake up between 6:30 to 7am. They... My 2 1/2 year old twins go to bed at 8pm, and falls asleep sometime between 8:15 to 8:30. They wake up between 6:30 to 7am. They...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077154/reasonable-bed-time/#1077251 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077154/reasonable-bed-time/#1077251 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:45:33 -0800 Izzy Is this the first time you've introduced your daughter to the pool? If so, you have to take it slow. Most swim classes for babies start at 6 months old. At this age, up to 2 years old, most of what... Most swim classes for babies start at 6 months old. At this age, up to 2 years old, most of what...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077173/teaching-a-terrified-toddler-to-swim/#1077250 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077173/teaching-a-terrified-toddler-to-swim/#1077250 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:43:21 -0800 Izzy I've heard of others letting their baby sleep that long and not worry about it, but personally, I would worry about. But that's just me.   But a good way to check if baby is getting enough... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077206/feeding/#1077249 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077206/feeding/#1077249 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:36:48 -0800 Izzy Like someone else said, if your breastfeeding on demand day and night (absolutely no formula supplement), chances are very low that you would start ovulating so early...  so chances are very... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075779/chances-of-getting-pregnant-so-soon/#1076331 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075779/chances-of-getting-pregnant-so-soon/#1076331 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:55:10 -0800 Izzy Some people have pretty strong opinions, and some of them have such conviction that their view is right - or that their view is the same as the majority, when in reality their views are in the... http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/1075363/the-subject-of-rape/#1076330 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/1075363/the-subject-of-rape/#1076330 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:52:14 -0800 Izzy This happens pretty quick, within hours though, not minutes. Your body has to digest the food and then whatever the substance has to circulate within your body and onto your breastmilk. From my... From my...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076094/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding-question-again/#1076328 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076094/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding-question-again/#1076328 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:50:21 -0800 Izzy Ravenheart is correct. Your vote carries more weight than others because of your rank. This is another way active members are rewarded. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076113/a-question-about-voting/#1076327 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076113/a-question-about-voting/#1076327 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:47:44 -0800 Izzy Concentration is not something that can be taught, especially at a young age. As parents, we forget sometimes that kids are kids and their attention span is normally short. It does get longer as they... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076296/-my-7-year-old-son/#1076326 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076296/-my-7-year-old-son/#1076326 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:40:34 -0800 Izzy THanks for pointing that out, Kathryn. I think as parents, we don't want to make our children paranoid, but we do need to teach them to be smart and cautious all the time. http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/1075363/the-subject-of-rape/#1076324 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/1075363/the-subject-of-rape/#1076324 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:36:15 -0800 Izzy The time difference is so great, you will have to do some adjusting .. perhaps by a couple of hours, so you don't need to do extreme adjusting back when you get back home. If you have time, just... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075114/traveling-with-and-infant/#1075364 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075114/traveling-with-and-infant/#1075364 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:27:13 -0800 Izzy This member has been deleted. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075211/leave-the-site/#1075356 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075211/leave-the-site/#1075356 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:52:22 -0800 Izzy Feeling blue because of exhaustion or for some other reason is normal. What isn't normal is when it lasts longer than the situation. If after months, and getting plenty of rest and you're still... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075215/post-natal-depression/#1075355 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075215/post-natal-depression/#1075355 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:50:12 -0800 Izzy Bronchiolitis (different from bronchitis) is usually caused by RSV, which usually affects preemie babies. But since you say your baby's cough gets worse at night, your baby may have asthma. My... But since you say your baby's cough gets worse at night, your baby may have asthma. My...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075239/coughing-at-night/#1075354 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075239/coughing-at-night/#1075354 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:44:22 -0800 Izzy While I have no experience with IVF, I do have twins.  Twin pregnancy is considered high-risk pregnancy because the risk for pretty much everything is slightly higher - preterm labor, high blood... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073861/ivf--twins/#1074755 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073861/ivf--twins/#1074755 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:08:26 -0800 Izzy Yup. A lot of 2 year olds have selective hearing..actually, it lasts a lot longer than 2. My 4 1/2 year old still is a master at selective hearing. Unfortunately, it's normal.  At 2 years old,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1074452/yr-old-who-doesnt-listen-/#1074754 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1074452/yr-old-who-doesnt-listen-/#1074754 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:01:53 -0800 Izzy My 4 1/2 year old was potty trained at 2 1/2. By 3, he was staying dry with occasional bed wetting. But that occasional bed wetting was too much for me to handle as 1-it disturbs him while I change... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073656/toilet-training-for-nights/#1073755 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073656/toilet-training-for-nights/#1073755 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:21:17 -0800 Izzy This is true, blue-raven. Thanks for pointing this out. The pediatric allergist did indeed give my kids a skin prick test and the result was so extreme for milk (I think it was 9mm of welt). Because... The pediatric allergist did indeed give my kids a skin prick test and the result was so extreme for milk (I think it was 9mm of welt). Because...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073487 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073487 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:01:24 -0800 Izzy I can see both yours, and Arna's point on this and personally, don't think your information conflict.   Personally, what I would take from both of your comments is this (and this is... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073268 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073268 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:44:59 -0800 Izzy I agree about not getting discouraged. Breastfeeding is very hard, and if you don't have support and you don't get information from reliable sources, it makes things even harder.  I might add... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12301/Low-supply-of-breastmilk/#1073267 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12301/Low-supply-of-breastmilk/#1073267 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:31:35 -0800 Izzy what an awesome tradition! It always a great idea to focus on what we have that we should be thankful for instead of always looking at what we want. And how wise of your mother to start this when you... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12316/Thangsgiving-Tree/#1073265 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12316/Thangsgiving-Tree/#1073265 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:22:49 -0800 Izzy Are you breastfeeding by any chance? You burn a lot more calories when you breastfeed and so if you don't eat a lot more than you usually do, you will lose weight. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072904/weight-problem/#1073250 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072904/weight-problem/#1073250 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:38:47 -0800 Izzy Typically, this is similar to grown ups... some suspect foods for grown ups are brocolli, onion and spicy foods. Some grown ups get affected by these foods, and some don't.  With babies, it will... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073248 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073248 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:37:00 -0800 Izzy If you get another ultrasound before your due date, that will give an estimation of how big your baby will be. Although, ultrasounds are not accurate. They can be off by as much as a pound. In... In...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073056/how-big-baby-will-be/#1073246 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073056/how-big-baby-will-be/#1073246 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:31:29 -0800 Izzy To do a paternity test, your friend will have to give a DNA sample from her child, as well as from the person she suspects to be the father. If she doesn't want that man to know what she's doing,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073219/someone-who-knows-about-dna-please-help/#1073245 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073219/someone-who-knows-about-dna-please-help/#1073245 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:28:37 -0800 Izzy Great advice. It's always good to have all bases covered when it comes to the health of our children especially during emergencies when everything is hectic. I'm so glad everything worked out for... I'm so glad everything worked out for...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12342/Be-prepared-for-a-medical-problem-when-travelling-especailly-if-you-have-children/#1073019 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12342/Be-prepared-for-a-medical-problem-when-travelling-especailly-if-you-have-children/#1073019 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:26:37 -0800 Izzy I think Dr. Phelan's "1-2-3 Magic" is a great system, not only for tackling the issue of ADHD but for routine disciplining.   The topic of disciplining is something my husband and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12343/ADHD-Behavior-Problems-Tips-For-Parents-/#1073016 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12343/ADHD-Behavior-Problems-Tips-For-Parents-/#1073016 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:14:28 -0800 Izzy Great! I'm sure a lot of people will find the website useful.   Just a pointer, I think it would add a lot to your article if you add a link to a picture of one of the worksheet so that... Just a pointer, I think it would add a lot to your article if you add a link to a picture of one of the worksheet so that...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12344/Found-a-great-site-for-kindy-and-school-kids-work-sheets/#1073013 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12344/Found-a-great-site-for-kindy-and-school-kids-work-sheets/#1073013 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:04:40 -0800 Izzy I am excited for this to get rolling!    For me personally, I am willing to try any product that is provided for me for free - cosmetics, baby products, house cleaning products. ... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1072652 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1071644/How-do-we-get-businesses-to-help-our-Minti-members/#1072652 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:17:54 -0800 Izzy This may or may not be your situation, but my son went through the same thing a couple of months ago for a period of 2 months as well. He goes to bed at 8:30 and hubby and I go to bed at about 11:30... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072274/3-year-old-nightmares/#1072533 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072274/3-year-old-nightmares/#1072533 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:24:07 -0800 Izzy Hi monshiko!  This is actually the beginning of a laugh/giggle, if your baby hasn't done so already. Some babies go through it earlier than others though. My son did this at about 8 months,... http://www.minti.com/members/monshiko/blog/1072525/-High-pitch-Screaming-Not-crying/#1072531 http://www.minti.com/members/monshiko/blog/1072525/-High-pitch-Screaming-Not-crying/#1072531 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:07:56 -0800 Izzy Minti mail like this is spam. If you get them, don't hesitate to report the member. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072054/junk-minti-mail/#1072210 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072054/junk-minti-mail/#1072210 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:31:02 -0800 Izzy It is entirely possible to be pregnant now, after unprotected sex. Going to the toilet doesn't get rid of the sperm that is already inside you. If by chance you don't get pregnant, it is best to... If by chance you don't get pregnant, it is best to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072069/am-i-pregnant/#1072209 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072069/am-i-pregnant/#1072209 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:30:02 -0800 Izzy At 12 months, it's actually the right time to start cow's milk (whole milk). http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1071836/should-i-start-formula/#1071872 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1071836/should-i-start-formula/#1071872 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:38 -0800 Izzy I don't know what ulcerative colitis is, so I had to read up on it a little bit and from what I read it is pretty challenging. You must have it tough.   I also read that it can cause... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070179/i-hav-beenadvised-to-abort-my-baby-because-of-my-age-and-having-ulcutive-colitis/#1070410 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070179/i-hav-beenadvised-to-abort-my-baby-because-of-my-age-and-having-ulcutive-colitis/#1070410 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:00:30 -0800 Izzy NO! You're not being over protective... or at least you're only being as protective as your daughter need you to be.  I have 2 year old twin girls that were born 6 1/2 weeks early. They were... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070280/are-my-in-laws-out-of-line-or-am-i-overprotective/#1070409 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070280/are-my-in-laws-out-of-line-or-am-i-overprotective/#1070409 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:50:36 -0800 Izzy Kids at this age will easily get tired if there is a good amount of walking - like the zoo, for example. A few days ago, we took our kids to the zoo (4 yr old and 2 year old twins). Though our 4 year... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1069178/toddler-tantrums/#1069636 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1069178/toddler-tantrums/#1069636 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:51:18 -0800 Izzy Pediatricians usually tell parents to transition to cow's milk at 12 months old. If your child is already 12 months old, you can transition slowly if you'd like, by mixing formula with cow's milk... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1069288/when-should-my-son-stop-drinking-formula/#1069635 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1069288/when-should-my-son-stop-drinking-formula/#1069635 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:47:56 -0800 Izzy No matter how old your child is, it is best to make sure they get ample amount of rest. Kids are always on the go, especially on activities they like to do. But as parents, it's our job to balance... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1069424/what-should-i-do-if-my-3rd-year-old-son-play-too-much-/#1069634 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1069424/what-should-i-do-if-my-3rd-year-old-son-play-too-much-/#1069634 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:44:54 -0800 Izzy I have a house full of kids and adults with allergies. The best thing to do  is to vacuum regularly. If the allergy is severe enough and you are willing to spend the money, it is best to not... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1069574/dust-mite-allergy/#1069633 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1069574/dust-mite-allergy/#1069633 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:43:23 -0800 Izzy I think it depends on a few other things.  My now 4 1/2 year old son didn't really talk until he was about 2. And even then, he didn't speak clear words. He spoke a lot more and a lot clearer at... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1067662/doesnt-talk/#1067685 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1067662/doesnt-talk/#1067685 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:39:13 -0700 Izzy I agree about this being the time to chat to neighbors. My neighborhood is so isolated that neighbors hardly see each other. One house across from me was extremely surprised I have twins on the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1067611/halloween-just-curious/#1067683 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1067611/halloween-just-curious/#1067683 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:33:04 -0700 Izzy First off, I love this kinds of questions about other countries' traditions. Where else can you ask such things and get first hand information from the people who live them. :) I am Christian as... I am Christian as...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1067611/halloween-just-curious/#1067681 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1067611/halloween-just-curious/#1067681 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:23 -0700 Izzy You are experiencing blocked ducts. Do your best to take care of it before it starts hurting and turns into mastitis.  I suggest to try and massage your breasts were the lumps here under a warm... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1067281/breastfeeding/#1067283 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1067281/breastfeeding/#1067283 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:28:34 -0700 Izzy what an excellent idea. I see this working for my 4 year old, should he have to face something like an EEG or something equally scary for kids.  I took him to get allergy testing done last last... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12279/Preparing-for-an-EEG--or-anything-else-difficult-for-children-to-understand/#1065903 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12279/Preparing-for-an-EEG--or-anything-else-difficult-for-children-to-understand/#1065903 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:56:08 -0700 Izzy I have 2 year old twins that were born 6 1/2 weeks early. From very early on, when they have a cold they wheeze heavily and breathe fast. From the first time I took them to the doctor (at only a few... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1065853/i-just-dont-know/#1065901 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1065853/i-just-dont-know/#1065901 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:47:52 -0700 Izzy can you tell me exactly what happens when you click on "browse"? What sort of error message (if any) are you getting? http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1065108/cannot-upload-photos/#1065581 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1065108/cannot-upload-photos/#1065581 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:03:30 -0700 Izzy This is a bug that happens once in a while but it always seems to fix itself. I suggest that when this happens, just wake the next day or so and try again. http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1065108/cannot-upload-photos/#1065577 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/1065108/cannot-upload-photos/#1065577 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:58:37 -0700 Izzy Maybe contact with animals? When my son was 2, we went to a relative's house. He played with some kids outside and when he came in, his face was red. And right before my eyes, his eyes started... When my son was 2, we went to a relative's house. He played with some kids outside and when he came in, his face was red. And right before my eyes, his eyes started...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1064540/allergic-reaction-to-something/#1064559 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1064540/allergic-reaction-to-something/#1064559 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:28:03 -0700 Izzy Hi there. This happened to me with my twins. I breastfed them for 14 months, but when they were about 4 months old, I had a period. I was quite surprised since I never had my period with my first... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1064544/period-and-breasfeeding/#1064558 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1064544/period-and-breasfeeding/#1064558 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:18:47 -0700 Izzy Hi Veejay. I responded to your post in the Report it or Not Section. The email you received is from Minti. Your private email is never given to other parties, this is why we have an internal Minti... The email you received is from Minti. Your private email is never given to other parties, this is why we have an internal Minti...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1063904/urgent-reply-please-/#1064122 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1063904/urgent-reply-please-/#1064122 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:20:23 -0700 Izzy there are several reasons for this 1: the member has not been on for a long time and have accumulated gifts/compliments and they accept them all when the finally log on, 2: the member doesn't have... http://www.minti.com/members/smsjs/blog/1064101/What-the-heck-is-with-the-mass-complimentgift-spamming-on-members/#1064119 http://www.minti.com/members/smsjs/blog/1064101/What-the-heck-is-with-the-mass-complimentgift-spamming-on-members/#1064119 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:15:57 -0700 Izzy No, a member can't delete their own account. If you wish to delete your Minti account, please let me know and I can delete it for you. There are more info... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1063639/deleting-an-account/#1063640 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1063639/deleting-an-account/#1063640 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:22:57 -0700 Izzy have you been on the mini pill for several months at least? and have been taking it as it's prescribed (every day around the same time of the day and not missed a dose? If so, there should be no... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1063529/pregnancy-and-mini-pill/#1063582 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1063529/pregnancy-and-mini-pill/#1063582 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:30:25 -0700 Izzy Matthew  has posted on Report it Or Not a clearer guideline on spammers/advertisers, so hopefully it helps all ofus. http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1063212/Howdy/#1063228 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1063212/Howdy/#1063228 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:39:14 -0700 Izzy Hi Marg. It's so early, isn't it? I haven't eaten, and haven't fed the kids. Thankfully, my husband is at home (the plus of being unemployed) and have taken on feeding the kids. I, too, would like... I, too, would like...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1063212/Howdy/#1063220 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1063212/Howdy/#1063220 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:13:12 -0700 Izzy so sorry for that person's family and friends. I can't imagine directly witnessing another's death..... I was even spared the death of the one person most important to me, my grandmother. I was able... http://www.minti.com/members/pauline27/blog/1062786/WHAT-A-DAY/#1062918 http://www.minti.com/members/pauline27/blog/1062786/WHAT-A-DAY/#1062918 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:32:16 -0700 Izzy I agree. Labeling the action as naughty is a lot better than labeling the kid as naughty. None of us are perfect, and though we'd like to think that we're good people, our actions aren't always... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12176/Words/#1062917 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12176/Words/#1062917 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:27:14 -0700 Izzy There are a lot of not-so-accurate information circulating around about H1N1. Though it sounds pretty serious, regular flu precautions apply. My husband and daughter came down with H1N1. My husband... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12177/Keep-it-Clean/#1062915 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12177/Keep-it-Clean/#1062915 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:21:55 -0700 Izzy Good for you! It's great that something so simple can make others happy. :) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12200/Donate-Your-Hair/#1062909 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12200/Donate-Your-Hair/#1062909 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:42:21 -0700 Izzy I have seen many articles about parenting styles (there are usually 4) and yours is the most different. There is another Minti article about this,... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12256/What-is-your-Parenting-Style-/#1062901 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12256/What-is-your-Parenting-Style-/#1062901 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:48:36 -0700 Izzy Very interesting. Though everything you said makes sense, I am a little hesitant to agree with #1. Perhaps it's my upbringing, but it seems a little too forward...and of course, it's assuming that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12257/Keeping-Up-With-Your-Sons-and-Daughters-Crushes/#1062900 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12257/Keeping-Up-With-Your-Sons-and-Daughters-Crushes/#1062900 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:29:13 -0700 Izzy Glad you got a diagnosis. You must have had a lot of sleepless nights and worry. Thanks for sharing your experience, as I am sure it will help countless others. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12261/Pyloric-Stenosis/#1062898 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12261/Pyloric-Stenosis/#1062898 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:18:57 -0700 Izzy This is great and very customizable too. For example, I think putting down phone numbers and other medical information and work schedules and routines is great for babysitters!  And I like your... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12262/My-New-Home-Management-Binder/#1062897 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12262/My-New-Home-Management-Binder/#1062897 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:16:25 -0700 Izzy With my kids, this usually happened on it's own.  As newborns, my children slept pretty soundly wrapped out. But after a while, they start to escape and wake themselves up. Then at this point, I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1062783/swadlling/#1062888 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1062783/swadlling/#1062888 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:52:48 -0700 Izzy I think the community can make a guess, but it would be purely a guess. When did you get your scan? Even at around 12 weeks, it's still too early to make out the gender. At around 20 weeks, when... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1062808/about-my-unborn-baby/#1062887 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1062808/about-my-unborn-baby/#1062887 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:50:32 -0700 Izzy Is this a normal occurence?  Maybe your child is going through a growth spurt or maybe just not eating much during the day? http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1062814/preschool-age/#1062886 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1062814/preschool-age/#1062886 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:47:45 -0700 Izzy  If you are no a 28 day cycle, then you ovulate around the 14th day. This said, your cycle may have change to be longer, or shorter than you expect. For this reason, no one can be certain of the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1061450/pregnant/#1062021 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1061450/pregnant/#1062021 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:52:35 -0700 Izzy  Are you asking if women have more problems with the early stage of pregnancy the more kids they have?   For me personally, I have to say no. Each of my pregnancies are different from each... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1061915/more-children-more-difficulties/#1062016 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1061915/more-children-more-difficulties/#1062016 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:44:48 -0700 Izzy  It is normal for this age to be clingy. Separation anxiety heightens at about this age, some earlier and some later than others. My son's separation anxiety peaked between 18 months and 2 years... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1061990/i-have-a-very-clingy-2-year-old/#1062012 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1061990/i-have-a-very-clingy-2-year-old/#1062012 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:36:46 -0700 Izzy I have delivered twice via c-section (singleton and twins). With my first, it wasn't a planned c-section, but we knew my baby would be big and knew the possibility of a c-section so we went ahead... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1060833/epidural/#1061192 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1060833/epidural/#1061192 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:56:39 -0700 Izzy I agree at some level. It is important to teach kids the meaning of integrity. However, I don't fully agree with your second statement that whatever the parents say goes. It's a little authoritarian.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12207/do-as-you-say/#1061183 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12207/do-as-you-say/#1061183 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:38:28 -0700 Izzy Some men have weaker stomachs then others... or maybe they are just being babies? lol  Fortunately for me, my husband is a very involved dad. I am not going to say that the work is 50/50 between... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12213/Dads-and-Diapers/#1061181 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12213/Dads-and-Diapers/#1061181 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:32:25 -0700 Izzy Thank you for sharing your experience. In today's world, it isn't easy when one doesn't fit the "norm". Great for you for advocating for your child. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12215/No-he-is-not-abnormal/#1061180 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12215/No-he-is-not-abnormal/#1061180 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:29:14 -0700 Izzy Great tip! What I don't understand is that why there is no safety regulation for costumes, especially costumes for kids. Some of the cheap ones are so flimsy, I don't doubt they would catch on fire... What I don't understand is that why there is no safety regulation for costumes, especially costumes for kids. Some of the cheap ones are so flimsy, I don't doubt they would catch on fire...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12218/Halloween/#1061179 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12218/Halloween/#1061179 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:23:30 -0700 Izzy how cool!  Or we can mix it up with pumpkins and have eye catching color from the front porch. Questions: Does the water melon last as long as pumpkins in terms of the amount it takes to rot?... Questions: Does the water melon last as long as pumpkins in terms of the amount it takes to rot?...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12221/Save-the-Pumpkins/#1061178 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12221/Save-the-Pumpkins/#1061178 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:18:02 -0700 Izzy I take this is from experience? Minti parents appreciate advice that comes from experience, so I think you'll find that your article will get better rating from others if you were to talk a bit more... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12225/Imodium-and-breastfeeding/#1061176 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12225/Imodium-and-breastfeeding/#1061176 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:12:06 -0700 Izzy Great job in investing time with your kids. I think with involved parents behind them, kids do well. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12232/PERSISTENT-KIDS/#1061169 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12232/PERSISTENT-KIDS/#1061169 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:57:54 -0700 Izzy I think a belief in higher power helps, though sometimes, even with that belief many other people (and I am one of them) still lose patience and control.  Parenting is difficult work, we have to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12235/RAISING-CHILDREN/#1061166 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12235/RAISING-CHILDREN/#1061166 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:54:11 -0700 Izzy Wow, how awesome that you got through childbirth without drugs...and to have such a great midwife. Being positive is a great attitude. We can never underestimate the power of the mind, and in your... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12236/natural-child-bith/#1061165 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12236/natural-child-bith/#1061165 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:50:43 -0700 Izzy Kids act silly for no reason, especially if they get a positive response from it and sometimes they just want to be silly.  I think as adults, we expect silliness from our kids but as they grow... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12237/A-lively-boy/#1061163 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12237/A-lively-boy/#1061163 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:34:10 -0700 Izzy I think you did great.  The mother probably appreciated you asking about it, rather than just staring.  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1060798/babys-physical-abnormality/#1061104 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1060798/babys-physical-abnormality/#1061104 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:56:58 -0700 Izzy Welcome to Minti! You are definitely in for a big battle and it does get worse. Being picky with food usually start around 18 months and it just becomes a battle from there.  My suggestion is... You are definitely in for a big battle and it does get worse. Being picky with food usually start around 18 months and it just becomes a battle from there.  My suggestion is...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kileysmom/blog/1060786/Picky-eater/#1061103 http://www.minti.com/members/kileysmom/blog/1060786/Picky-eater/#1061103 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:55:10 -0700 Izzy Hi there. That is frustrating that the pediatrician isn't calling you back. You say your baby has a low grade fever? How low is it? below 100? And how long has he had it? Pediatricians will tell... You say your baby has a low grade fever? How low is it? below 100? And how long has he had it? Pediatricians will tell...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/masonsmom31/blog/1061065/Doctors-Make-Me-Mad/#1061102 http://www.minti.com/members/masonsmom31/blog/1061065/Doctors-Make-Me-Mad/#1061102 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:50:07 -0700 Izzy Hi zoolooau, Do not worry about having reported in this past. :) Minti actually has a system in place to fight spam, so a great majority is caught even before they start. You are right, in that... Do not worry about having reported in this past. :)
Minti actually has a system in place to fight spam, so a great majority is caught even before they start.
You are right, in that...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/1060359/When-is-a-spammer-NOT-a-spammer/#1060385 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/1060359/When-is-a-spammer-NOT-a-spammer/#1060385 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:15:57 -0700 Izzy My son was this way also. We co-slept until I found out I was pregnant when he was 18 months old.  At that time I knew the transition to his own bed, and to his own room was going to take a very... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1060127/sleeping-problems/#1060379 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1060127/sleeping-problems/#1060379 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:04:12 -0700