http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/activity/ Latest activity by rnrharris08 on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk rnrharris08 I was a teen mom like I am sure many other people on here where.  I think its great that you are so supportive to your daughter.  The truth is she will need the emotional support in the up... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/928293/teen-pregnancies/#928312 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/928293/teen-pregnancies/#928312 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:09:12 -0800 rnrharris08 Hi!  My husband and I had the same problem only it was two kids and not one.  We sat them down told them they have to stay in their own rooms and if they didn't they would be in... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925094/night-time-wonderer/#925518 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925094/night-time-wonderer/#925518 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:26:09 -0800 rnrharris08 I just wanted to let all know that the ferret was found by my dog, I am assuming last night.  We found them huddled together this morning like he was keeping her warm through the cold... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925050/lost-pet-and-heart-broken-daughterupdate/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925050/lost-pet-and-heart-broken-daughterupdate/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:32:14 -0800 rnrharris08 I have a few questions, this isn't really about parenting or maybe it is because of the way people were rasied.  Anyways, right now I am feeling really depressed and hurt.  My sister whom... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/924055/just-questions/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/924055/just-questions/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:08:31 -0800 rnrharris08 LOL!  wow, I guess I am guilty of it too! Never even thought of it that way.  Well how do we reprogram ourself to not do this?  LOL!!!!!  I can't stop laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/920542/talking-in-3rd-person/#920641 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/920542/talking-in-3rd-person/#920641 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:05:38 -0800 rnrharris08 Hey all sorry been awhile since I have been on.  Dealing with lots of step parenting drama!  My step son's mom is a b*tch and a half. Sorry not the reason for my post just a little... Sorry not the reason for my post just a little...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/920542/talking-in-3rd-person/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/920542/talking-in-3rd-person/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:26:15 -0800 rnrharris08 Hi,  I have a daughter who was medically diagnosed as having pituitary dwarfism.  She is seven years old and looks completely normal other then her size.  Her limbs all match up with... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/903089/short-staure/#903287 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/903089/short-staure/#903287 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:44:24 -0800 rnrharris08 kati82,   Thank you for sharing your story!  You seem to be a grea mom and your son is adapting well.  I know some of what you feel.  My daughter was diagnosed as a little... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10495/My-sons-autism-story/#897784 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10495/My-sons-autism-story/#897784 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:05:49 -0800 rnrharris08 A skin tag is nothing harmful or damaging.   It is a common thing for people to have and get, in fact this is most commonly found in healthy people.  If you are worried about it or it... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/896477/skin-tag/#897315 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/896477/skin-tag/#897315 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:33:08 -0800 rnrharris08 every child reacts differently to chicken pox.  The symptons range from fever, vomiting, all the way to extream itchyness.  The rash will look like a bunch of little pimples.  There... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/890944/chicken-pox/#890987 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/890944/chicken-pox/#890987 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:14:34 -0800 rnrharris08 Thats exactly right!  My husband and I want are kids to have no doubt in their minds that we love them if there comes a day that we are not around!  Plus they can teach the same thing to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10367/What-am-I-thinking/#886829 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10367/What-am-I-thinking/#886829 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:44:19 -0800 rnrharris08 Sweetie my heart goes out to you.  Etopic pregnancy is a scary thing to go through!  Etopic pregnancy is how I found out I have endometriosis and had cervical cancer.  Mine was... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10260/An-ectopic-pregnancy-The-day-I-nearly-lost-my-life/#886805 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10260/An-ectopic-pregnancy-The-day-I-nearly-lost-my-life/#886805 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:14:15 -0800 rnrharris08 Member avatar for rnrharris08 http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59321/P1018329.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59321/P1018329.JPG Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:41:04 -0800 rnrharris08 Member avatar for rnrharris08 http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59318/7f1735706066d1692a78421d1d0ceb1e.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59318/7f1735706066d1692a78421d1d0ceb1e.jpg Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:37:17 -0800 rnrharris08 http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59315/Here is a picture of Leighla and her class mates, she is easy to find, she is the smallest one! http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59315/Here is a picture of Leighla and her class mates, she is easy to find, she is the smallest one! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:15:20 -0800 rnrharris08 Leighla is a very special little girl, as are all my kids!  Leighla has a little more spunk and a lot more reasons to be proud of herself.  Leighla had a rocky start in life, being born... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10368/My-daughter-Leighla-and-her-over-comming-many-obsticals/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10368/My-daughter-Leighla-and-her-over-comming-many-obsticals/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:15:12 -0800 rnrharris08 http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59314/Mommy and her boys and little girl being silly! http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59314/Mommy and her boys and little girl being silly! Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:04:35 -0800 rnrharris08 http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59313/Leighla at 3 yrs old http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/59313/Leighla at 3 yrs old Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:53:54 -0800 rnrharris08 I read somewhere that you want people to write more about life experiances and what has worked for them and so on and so forth.  Well I thought maybe I would share with you all my husband, kids,... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10367/What-am-I-thinking/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10367/What-am-I-thinking/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:53:50 -0800 rnrharris08 I dont have a genetic illness,but I am fighting cancer.  My children are 5 and 7, plus i have a 5,6,9,12 year old step kids.   I am and have always been a firm believer on being 100%... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/886115/when-do-i-tell-my-children-about-our-genetic-illness/#886617 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/886115/when-do-i-tell-my-children-about-our-genetic-illness/#886617 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:40:17 -0800 rnrharris08 I hope you are on your way to a full recovery!  I wish there are groups here for cancer patients.  I have found one for my kids but the ones they have for adults are just not for me. ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/#886602 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/#886602 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:03:21 -0800 rnrharris08 Thank you all for your advice, I really appreciate it all.  Yes, this is a bitter pill for me to swollow and its killing me inside that I can do nothing to stop her.  I will forever be here... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#886575 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#886575 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:12:29 -0800 rnrharris08 I agree..................GET TO THE HOSPITAL!!!!!!!  Its always better to be safe then sorry.  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885841/amniotic-fluid-please-help-am-worried-/#885913 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885841/amniotic-fluid-please-help-am-worried-/#885913 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:49:06 -0800 rnrharris08 I have a amazing supportive husband!  For that I think god everyday.  My husband is as hurt as I am over all this.  We have done everything for this girl only for her to spit in our... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#885911 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#885911 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:45:45 -0800 rnrharris08 Thank you all for your advice!  I will be here for her through it all and she knows this!  Its just killing me that I am unable to show her its wrong!  She had a great life ahead of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#885909 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#885909 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:41:46 -0800 rnrharris08 Forgive me I reread what I wrote and I come off as a bitch!  I love my sister and will be her for her, she knows that!  I do not tell her what to do, I simply want a way to show her that... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#885907 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#885907 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:38:26 -0800 rnrharris08 Yes you can be a great mother and stay home and not make anything of yourself, you are right about that.  You are also right that I cant tell her what to do.  I am not saying I want to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#885901 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/#885901 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:29:47 -0800 rnrharris08 Okay I really need help getting through to my sister.  She is 18, just turned 18 this month, she is pregnant, and got married without telling anyone.  Okay from the begining, my husband and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/885813/my-teenage-sister-/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:54:59 -0800 rnrharris08 LOL, here is some advice I think may be some help to a few people out there.  Although I am married now, and my kids daddy finally stepped up to the plate and we are friends now, I was at one... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10258/Potty-training-a-boy-as-a-single-mom/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10258/Potty-training-a-boy-as-a-single-mom/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:28:31 -0800 rnrharris08 Okay I went to school for nursing for 4+ years, and sorry but no its not good to even take a sip of any type of "drink" during any month of pregnancy.  Any amount can possibly cause... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/877257/drinking/#878389 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/877257/drinking/#878389 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:24:05 -0800 rnrharris08 Thank you for this story you shared with us.  I to have a child with what people will say defect.  We have lived with it for so long that we can no longer tell.  However if you put my... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7295/Talipes-and-the-dirty-looks/#870513 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7295/Talipes-and-the-dirty-looks/#870513 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:22:18 -0800 rnrharris08 I completely agree with you both, however these lists are not created to give you power to asult these people, its simply a informational piece thats all.  I say nothing to these people, I dont... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/#870400 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/#870400 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:14:53 -0800 rnrharris08 Thank you so very much for your loving words, friendship, and the token of your friendship!  I greatly appreciate you and everyone else on here who reads what I write.  It helps me to write... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/#869999 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/#869999 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:13:37 -0800 rnrharris08 Thank you all so very much for your support.  We do have a vaccination here for cervical cancer, however when we found out about it was to late for the shot or to fight it to where I could have... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/#869895 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/#869895 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:13:31 -0800 rnrharris08 Thank you very much!  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/#869887 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/#869887 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:02:39 -0800 rnrharris08 Hello everyone, its 2:52 in the morning over here in the states and once again I am unable to sleep due to pain.  I thought maybe writing on the computer while my meds kick in will help me... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10131/Living-with-Cancer/ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:34:27 -0800 rnrharris08 I completely agree.  Parents should never assume their kids are 100% safe in any situation.  Because the fact is, there are millions of mean and bad people out there.  The list is... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/#869403 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/#869403 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:22:38 -0800 rnrharris08 With all do respect, in my opinion, that makes no sense what so ever.  Yes I am sure there is a bunch of people out there who have yet to be caught, and some who have to register even though... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/#869268 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/#869268 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:32:53 -0800 rnrharris08 I am happy someone else blogged this web address,  Knowledge is power and the word needs to be spread about this address.  I know I couldn't believe it!  It made me want to keep my... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/#869111 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/#869111 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:04:48 -0800 rnrharris08 She is remarried now, but my step son tells us that she is cheating again.  What really got to us and makes us want to get full custody is a remark he said to us.  these are his own words.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/869031/blended-families/#869105 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/869031/blended-families/#869105 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:53:37 -0800 rnrharris08 www.familywatchdog.us/     for the U.S.A    www.stopsexoffenders.com/statelistings.shtml    This is one that I googled for international links. ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10124/Sex-offender-locator-by-address/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:40:43 -0800 rnrharris08 Here is one that my husband has been trying to figure out for a year now.  I myself have a great relationship with my kids daddy.  In fact we are like best friends now.  My husband... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/869031/blended-families/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/869031/blended-families/ Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:15:27 -0800 rnrharris08 Talk to his doctor about the night terrors, if he wakes from crying then it may very well be that. Your son being 18m old, I tell my patients parents when they ask about naps and sleep patterns that... Your son being 18m old, I tell my patients parents when they ask about naps and sleep patterns that...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/868179/i-need-help/#868325 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/868179/i-need-help/#868325 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:24:36 -0800 rnrharris08 This may seem harsh but this is what my doctor told me to do when it cam to my little girl doing the same thing.  She is now 7.  My doctor said for me to ignore it.  Stating its a way... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/868179/i-need-help/#868226 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/868179/i-need-help/#868226 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:51:54 -0800 rnrharris08 I have asked my Father, Brother, and Sister to go with me to one of my appointments so they can see whats being done and in hopes they will understand more and not be so scared of me dieing. ... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/#868193 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/#868193 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:33:54 -0800 rnrharris08 Well, you may think this is a bit much for a 6 year old boy but, here is my idea.  I have two kids, a 7 year old and a 5 year old.  Both my kids are very active and do to me fighting... I have two kids, a 7 year old and a 5 year old.  Both my kids are very active and do to me fighting...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867405/6-year-old-boy-birthday-gift-ideas/#867912 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867405/6-year-old-boy-birthday-gift-ideas/#867912 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:24:00 -0800 rnrharris08 Member avatar for rnrharris08 http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/58286/family 366.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/58286/family 366.jpg Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:13:29 -0800 rnrharris08 Re: need help real bad!!!!!!!   Thank you all for all your help, my husband and I had a very long talk about all this and we decided to put both kids in some type of group or couseling...  

Thank you all for all your help, my husband and I had a very long talk about all this and we decided to put both kids in some type of group or couseling...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/#867901 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/#867901 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:11:31 -0800 rnrharris08 Thank you all for all your help, my husband and I had a very long talk about all this and we decided to put both kids in some type of group or couseling sessions.  We feel that as time goes on I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/#867898 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/#867898 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:09:01 -0800 rnrharris08 Try going to her doctor and telling him whats going on.  It may not be teething.  It could be colic, night terrors, or any number of things.  Most children who have that much pain... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/866476/teething/#867116 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/866476/teething/#867116 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:55:15 -0800 rnrharris08 http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/58250/family 178.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/58250/family 178.jpg Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:34:19 -0800 rnrharris08 http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/58249/family 178.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/rnrharris08/photos/58249/family 178.jpg Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:34:07 -0800 rnrharris08 Thank you for your help.  Both my children are aware of my health problems and understand them the best a child can.  I have had cancer for over a year now with no end in sight so... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/#867094 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/#867094 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:09:28 -0800 rnrharris08 i am a mother of two kids, a girl who is 7 and a boy who is 5.  i am battling cancer and often really tired and unable to do much.  lately my daughter has been acting up real bad.  she... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/867074/need-help-real-bad/ Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:34:54 -0800