http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/comments/ Latest comments by mrmia on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk mrmia Just stopping in to say congratulations! He is a real cutie! http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/764140/WERE-HOME/#764477 http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/764140/WERE-HOME/#764477 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:12:28 -0700 mrmia If you're having contractions, try drinking water and then lie down. You could also take a shower and see if the contractions go away (BH contractions will normally do that). If these symptoms don't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/734330/braxton-hicks/#734683 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/734330/braxton-hicks/#734683 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:55:22 -0700 mrmia The What to Expect series are good books, but are really general. I love The Baby Whisperer! She's got really good advice and lays it out in a nice tone, getting you to understand the baby and their... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/719818/which-is-the-best/#719953 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/719818/which-is-the-best/#719953 Mon, 26 May 2008 20:33:08 -0700 mrmia Interesting, I never looked at it that way. I'm an only child so I don't know the favoritism but my mom always complains of it with her brothers. Now that I'm pregnant with number 2, I hope I don't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/709899/why-do-parents-have-to-have-a-fave-child/#710328 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/709899/why-do-parents-have-to-have-a-fave-child/#710328 Wed, 14 May 2008 12:34:57 -0700 mrmia It is perfectly normal for one large to be larger than the other. My lactation consultant called it "dessert", one breast will produce more milk than the other too! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/706033/milk-coming-in/#706358 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/706033/milk-coming-in/#706358 Fri, 09 May 2008 19:54:10 -0700 mrmia We just told our DD that it's not time to wake up yet. We've been teaching her numbers and even set up a clock in her room and told her she can get out at a certain time. We were persistent about her... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/675824/bedtimegetting-up/#675900 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/675824/bedtimegetting-up/#675900 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:41:31 -0700 mrmia Like you, I am trying for a VBAC for my second pregnancy. The have found that there's a 1% chance of uterine rupture if you have a VBAC and most hospitals won't even risk  letting you try for... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668633/-helpthey-are-thinking-about-another-c-section-/#668731 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668633/-helpthey-are-thinking-about-another-c-section-/#668731 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:09:52 -0700 mrmia There really isn't any guarantee way of bringing on labor. Breaking the water doesn't necessarily speed up the laboring process either, nor stripping of the membrane. Unfortunately, if your body is... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668633/-helpthey-are-thinking-about-another-c-section-/#668647 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668633/-helpthey-are-thinking-about-another-c-section-/#668647 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:06:09 -0700 mrmia We transitioned our daughter as soon as we started to potty train her (she was at 26 months). My daughter was like yours, showed no interesting of climbing out of it.  I think I would have... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668398/how-old/#668534 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668398/how-old/#668534 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:27:39 -0700 mrmia OMG, I'm so confused (I'm in the US). We had our daylight savings early, just started last year, not only that, we sprung forward and not backwards. I was wondering what everyone was talking about... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/665321/daylight-saving/#665860 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/665321/daylight-saving/#665860 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:01:53 -0700 mrmia You are not the only one who does that. I call it quiet time in my house, momma needs quiet time. And it's also good for the child, it helps them to settle down and they grow independently too. Don't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656103/need-an-honest-opinion-on-something/#657035 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656103/need-an-honest-opinion-on-something/#657035 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:58:39 -0700 mrmia Yes, I feel the same way. I'm very moody and short tempered and feel bad because my daughter's usually the one who feels me. But then again, she doesn't help to make the situation better either (she... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/646161/pregnancy-mood-swings/#646357 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/646161/pregnancy-mood-swings/#646357 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:53:09 -0800 mrmia This is my second baby so I felt flutters at 14 weeks. However, I only started feeling the kicks externally at 19 weeks and DH was able to feel it the other day too. I think it was 20+ weeks that I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/645948/when-did-your-baby-move/#646071 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/645948/when-did-your-baby-move/#646071 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:30:46 -0800 mrmia It's the same with my daughter, naptimes are a hit or miss.  I still put her in her room, eventhough she's not sleeping, we call it quiet time.  And she's not allowed to negotiate with me... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631680/25yr-old-fighting-her-daytime-sleep-please-help/#631964 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/631680/25yr-old-fighting-her-daytime-sleep-please-help/#631964 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:24:27 -0800 mrmia We hardly ever have the TV on at all in my house.  The only time she gets to watch TV is at the daycare provider's home, (even that's limited to 30 minutes) or when we're travelling long... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/625214/too-much-tv/#625581 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/625214/too-much-tv/#625581 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:00:37 -0800 mrmia Hi Janice, I was just browsing Minti and came across your plea for help.  I'm not sure that Minti allows us to include HTML codes in our blogs.  I tried to do a simple code on my blog and... I was just browsing Minti and came across your plea for help.  I'm not sure that Minti allows us to include HTML codes in our blogs.  I tried to do a simple code on my blog and...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/601400/Asking-for-Computer-Savvy-Help/#602710 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/601400/Asking-for-Computer-Savvy-Help/#602710 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:31:44 -0800 mrmia I cooked a lot out of Annabel Karmel's Cookbook .  Here's a link to it on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Baby-Meal-Planner-Child-Approved/dp/0743274040/ref=pd_sim_b_img_6 She has a...
She has a...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/602418/recipes-please/#602445 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/602418/recipes-please/#602445 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:42:45 -0800 mrmia I did the basal temperature for both my pregnancies. Have been one of the lucky ones to be very successful with it.  Do you have any questions? http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/597937/natural-contraception/#598354 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/597937/natural-contraception/#598354 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:40:20 -0800 mrmia I used the BBT method both times and was successful both times. I would be happy to help or answer any questions you may have. Good luck TTC! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/565010/basal-temprature/#565035 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/565010/basal-temprature/#565035 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:35:11 -0800 mrmia I have heard before that period like cramps is a signal that your uterus is growing and adjusting to the baby growing. But, if you're uncomfortable with it, most definitely check with the doctors.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/564255/pains-during-pregnancy/#564545 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/564255/pains-during-pregnancy/#564545 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:40:42 -0800 mrmia When I was first induced at the hospital, they gave me a catheter bulb and was allowed to go home. It pretty much acts like a balloon, it will expand your cervix to a certain centimeters (I think it... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544151/being-induced-question/#544767 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544151/being-induced-question/#544767 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:53:58 -0800 mrmia Dream feeding is feeding the baby while she's asleep, without waking her up.  It's usually recommended to be done before you go to bed and it is suppose to help the baby sleep longer through the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/437765/dream-feed/#437850 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/437765/dream-feed/#437850 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:24:34 -0700 mrmia We stopped dream feeding around 7 months. I think we could've stopped earlier but wasn't comfortable until then. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/437765/dream-feed/#437776 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/437765/dream-feed/#437776 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:27:33 -0700 mrmia I've read many trying to conceive web sites that say your best chances of conceiving is right before ovulation.  So, when your BBT takes a dip in temperature is when you should be having... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/431390/try-to-conceive-basal-body-temperature/#431760 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/431390/try-to-conceive-basal-body-temperature/#431760 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:57:40 -0700 mrmia When my daughter outgrew her swaddle blankets, we cut up an old bed sheet and used that to swaddle her.  We tried the miracle swaddle blanket but she found her way out of that.  We swaddled... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/375620/help-no-more-swaddling-but-not-sleeping/#375766 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/375620/help-no-more-swaddling-but-not-sleeping/#375766 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:46:58 -0700 mrmia I was just there with my 26 month old and we rode the subway into the city.  The subway ride is always fascinating, in my opinion, it's different.  There's plenty to do in Central Park,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/334322/toddler-ideas-in-new-york/#334455 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/334322/toddler-ideas-in-new-york/#334455 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 21:06:23 -0800 mrmia Recent research has found that the best interval to have a second baby is between 18 months and 59 months.  By 18 months, the mother will have enough time to recover from the physical demands of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319082/having-another-baby/#319087 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319082/having-another-baby/#319087 Sun, 07 Jan 2007 18:26:30 -0800 mrmia Meilene was born with a lot of hair too and it took forever to grow out.  I wanted people to stop asking is it a boy or girl when she was very young.  We were still asked the same question... http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189666/First-Haircut/#189670 http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189666/First-Haircut/#189670 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:25:34 -0800 mrmia The chair definitely helped to break the ice because she thought it would be fun to go for a ride.  Then she saw the scissors and became very suspicious very quick!  Thanks for the... http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189666/First-Haircut/#189672 http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189666/First-Haircut/#189672 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:23:21 -0800 mrmia I am thinking of keeping it small and simple too.  Thanks for the ideas! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306319/2-year-birthday-party/#306324 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306319/2-year-birthday-party/#306324 Fri, 03 Nov 2006 10:36:06 -0800 mrmia Thanks for the suggestions. They seem like fun ideas! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306319/2-year-birthday-party/#306322 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306319/2-year-birthday-party/#306322 Fri, 03 Nov 2006 10:34:08 -0800 mrmia I tried it all, creams, vitam E, aloe, Palmers, etc. None of them worked and I still had stretch marks all over.  My mom had stretch marks too - I could see the genetics passed on in our family. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2069/Pregnancy-And-Strech-Marks/#223096 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2069/Pregnancy-And-Strech-Marks/#223096 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:16:08 -0700 mrmia I have a couple of friends who didn't expose their children to TV and they are one of the smartest children I know.  They're extremely creative, love to read and their grades are Straight... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2038/Turn-the-TV-on-or-off/#222891 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2038/Turn-the-TV-on-or-off/#222891 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:28:24 -0700 mrmia Ooh, that's a good one! Funny how they pick up these things, it's not like we teach them to TRICK us or anyone, they just know how. http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189685/Gymnastics/#189687 http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189685/Gymnastics/#189687 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:49:18 -0700 mrmia I have to give it to you to write any advice at all.  I think this website is a great place to write advice. However, with the ranking system in place, it intimidates people.  I, myself,... http://www.minti.com/members/marlena/blog/209668/Advice/#209678 http://www.minti.com/members/marlena/blog/209668/Advice/#209678 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:07:07 -0700 mrmia Ally, I'm glad that you post info out there for us.  I think it helps keeps us on our toes and take everything with a grain of salt.  And I do not mean for my comment to be personal at... http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/173294/blog-i-posted-is-deleted-if-anyone-wanted-to-know/#173305 http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/173294/blog-i-posted-is-deleted-if-anyone-wanted-to-know/#173305 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:00:47 -0700 mrmia If you're introducing solids between 4-6 months, I think the recommended liquid intake should still be 6-8oz. liquid and about 1-2 tsp.of solids (cereal, pureed food) before the bottle or breast,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/305620/balancing-the-food/#305623 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/305620/balancing-the-food/#305623 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 14:17:18 -0700 mrmia I just wanted to say that I love your answer! In my own parenting experience, I find that it's better when the parents lead the child, and not the other way around.  I just think many parents... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/305344/my-daughter-wont-go-to-daycare/#305353 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/305344/my-daughter-wont-go-to-daycare/#305353 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:45:50 -0700 mrmia How old was your daughter when you started this?  My daughter only uses the dummy for bedtime right now and it helps her sleeps through the night. I'm afraid that when I start this, she'll wake... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1907/loosing-the-dummy/#222256 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1907/loosing-the-dummy/#222256 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:38:08 -0700 mrmia A friend of mine taught her son the concept of blowing by first blowing on his hand with her nose and had him feel what it was like. Somehow, he was able to mimic her actions and would do that. ... http://www.minti.com/members/dramamom/blog/188428/Some-fun-and-not-so-fun-firsts/#188430 http://www.minti.com/members/dramamom/blog/188428/Some-fun-and-not-so-fun-firsts/#188430 Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:28:37 -0700 mrmia My daughter does the same thing too, so  what we do is use 2 toothbrushes.  She holds on to one and does the pretend brush while we have the other one and do the real brushing.  She... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304943/help-with-cleaning-teeth/#304950 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304943/help-with-cleaning-teeth/#304950 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:18:48 -0700 mrmia What's been working well for us is this: about 5-15 minutes after eating/drinking, before and after bed/nap time and activity, 1 hr 15 mins after last potty trip/accident.  It's mostly training... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304929/potty-training/#304935 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304929/potty-training/#304935 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 11:46:29 -0700 mrmia I cooked all of Meilene's food and used jar food only when we traveled.  I avoided all kinds of cookies, cakes, etc. but I did have a friend who would sneak a chocolate cookie here and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304829/sugar-or-no-sugar/#304838 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/304829/sugar-or-no-sugar/#304838 Mon, 02 Oct 2006 19:37:33 -0700 mrmia I just joined and wanted to jump in: My biggest challenges are: 1. Not to have too high expectations (I think it's been passed down from my mom) 2. Learn to be patient (especially since my...
My biggest challenges are:
1. Not to have too high expectations (I think it's been passed down from my mom)
2. Learn to be patient (especially since my...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/36893/Minti-General/blog/262273/#328627 http://www.minti.com/groups/36893/Minti-General/blog/262273/#328627 Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:23:10 -0700 mrmia I just wanted to comment that there are many philophies on when you should start potty training your child.  In most Asian cultures, children are potty trained before one year old.  My mom... http://www.minti.com/groups/36932/Potty-Training/blog/263357/#330559 http://www.minti.com/groups/36932/Potty-Training/blog/263357/#330559 Mon, 02 Oct 2006 11:15:55 -0700 mrmia Haha, I really like your leash idea.  I just might have to get one.  Where did you pick yours up?  I have a chest strap that I rarely use for my dog.  Think that would work? ... http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189681/Shopping-with-a-toddler/#189683 http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189681/Shopping-with-a-toddler/#189683 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:37:37 -0700 mrmia Thanks for the encouragement!  Good luck on your travels, especially with a little one. http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189676/Being-a-SAHM/#189678 http://www.minti.com/members/mrmia/blog/189676/Being-a-SAHM/#189678 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 20:45:10 -0700 mrmia My daughter is 21 months old and we're using stickers to encourage her to tell us when she needs to go potty. We've been timing her to put her on the potty and she's starting to tell us everytime she... http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262847/#329628 http://www.minti.com/groups/36899/1-to-2-Yrs/blog/262847/#329628 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:29:53 -0700