We have recently tried ear candling on our son (5) who was complaining of a blocked ear. He said he did feel much better after it and we did find a big clump of wax in the candle - after which he had complained that his ear was 'itchy' during the burning of that particular segment of the candle. Both my husband and I are dubious of the whole ear candling thing and think it is a hoax, but a small element of doubt leads us to believe that it must have helped Ash in some way. So we both tried it tonight.
There are so many conflicting articles and opinions (including safety issues and potential burning of the eardrum from dripping wax, which doesn't seem to happen but maybe on a not so well made candle?) on several websites. I just want to know what you guys think.
Are they safe? Are they doing any actual good? Is it really possible that a piece of wax close to 1 inch long could come from a 5 year old's ear?
My 14 month old has always been a good sleeper and has always gone down to sleep well. We have a great nap/sleep time routine which has always worked a treat. During the past four days she has become really upset at nap/sleep time and stands in her cot screaming and throwing the toys and dummies out. She really carries on which is upsetting. Have ruled out teething and illness. Wondering if it is seperation anxiety or her just wanting her way and throwing a tantrum. Have been putting up with it as much as possible, and at times laying her down in her cot again whilst not paying her much attention. Don't know what else to try. She will not lay down and sleep if I stay in the room with her, just does the same as when I'm not there which is why I think it's just a tantrum? Please help with any suggestions and advice as I really want to nip this in the bud!!!
i went out and bought huggies nappy pants, so it would be easier to change him. anyway this morning i finally get him back in the bath, and at the end of his penis is red. should i be concerned. obviously it must be painful if he doesnt want a bath or nappy change. last night i had to put nappy pants on him cos he wouldnt let me put the other nappy on.
My partner Craig moved in with us in Oct 06. Everything was fine for a while but my 3 boys recently have issues, its like all of a sudden they have cliked, we have had the phrase "you are not my dad and cant tell me what to do" used by the boys a bit. Most of the time all is fine but sometimes I feel like I'm walking on eggshells. Would appreciate ideas from anyone, especially if you are in the same situation!!!
Since being pregnant I have noticed that my hair is getting very dry and wiry, I am still using the same shampoo and washing as often. Did any of you notice changes in your hair? Do you know of any natural ways I can improve it?
Please don't think i'm in it for the money, and i have always said that i wanted to get my kids immunized, because i didn't want them getting sick all the time, and wasn't in it for the money. No point really. I'm just curious, as i have got money for my youngest for all her other immunizations, and not for her 4 - 5 year old one. Does anyone know if you do get the money for that one or not. Thankyou in advance
Just thought I'd see if anyone else has had this happen. Whenever I put my 9 month old on a change table at the shops or really anywhere for that matter, she starts to shake and cry like she is really scared. I have no trouble changing her on the floor at home. I'm wondering if it is the hard surface?
Im 32 weeks pregnant and have been unable to stop smoking yet. No guilt trips please - Im laying enough of them on myself! I really want to stop completely when the baby is born. Does anyone know what forms of nicotine replacement therapy you can use when you are breastfeeding? I just cant seem to do it by willpower alone at the moment. Please help!
I need ALL the advise and Ideas anyone can give me. My baby sister is gettime married and I am planning her Bridal shower and Batcholerett party! I am very excited about doing it, even tho I wont be there to enjoy the party :( But I am still excited to plan it!! I am looking for some Fun Bar games... the kind you can play in a bar and stuff.... I dont know any since I dont get to go to the bar!!
I also want some fun games to play after everyone is back from the bar. no one will be ready for bed and they will want to play a game or something!
and I want to plan a scavenger hunt... like looking for condoms, boxers and so on ... any Ideas for lookign for things would be great!!
All opinions would be great, if you see something some one else put down and it didnt work out for you, let me know, or if you think it was a great idea, tell me!! but PLEASE give me as much as you can!! I am lookign forwards to helping my sister plan this!
Ive been getting tight cramps over the lower and middle of my stomach, it feels like a menstrual cramp and lasts for about 30seconds and some of them make me crouch over to ease the pain a little, i get aorund 3a day. Is this braxton hicks?? If so does this mean labour is coming soon??
Also the last 2days my stomach has grown even more and has dropped, does this mean anything?? Ive also been told that bubs head has engaged!!
Midwifes say with this umbilical cord condition that bubs will arrive at 37 weeks, im 32 weeks at the moment and thats why im worried.
Ive had no bleeding, throwing up, and only one light headache yesterday.
If anyone could let me know if what im experiencing is braxton hicks and if with saying bubs has dropped and heads engaged if labour is close that would help alot.
I am 7 weeks today but they found bleeding behind the gestational sac.
I've had a BT today and then another on Saturday to compare my HCG levels as all my pregnancy symptoms have disappeared and I've been really crampy today.
Just wondering whats ppls thoughts on ritilan in children as kyles pediotrion wants to put him on it once he turns 6? and is anyone knows of a site where i can get heaps of info on it.
Ok minti ladies i need your wisdom....as most of you know Mick and i decided to start TTC for our first in 2yrs yay! Mick said on the drive to work this morning that he would rather if we had our own house first now id love that too i really would but its so expensive and mick only gets cash in hand so in the eyes of the govt Mick doesnt have a job so it's all my wage. Im quit happy to live in the granny flat at Micks parents, our own space but still have his family for support down the driveway and its scary all this trouble with people's houses being repossed and all the horror id much rather pay $50 a week to ppl i know...i can save 13 thous maybe 16 if mick pays me back my 3 grand (but he's really stuggeling atm) by the end of this year but thats going on to my new car- thankyou so much for your advice on that i still have to let it all sink in =) and 21 thous by xmas '09... 10 thous is for baby (any left over will go into a education fund and whatever the baby bonus is) and 11 thous is for my part of the Contiki tour to see the world before we TTC for baby, well we'll TTC on the trip ;D so there's no way i can get anymore savings for a deposit ='(
I believe a house can burn down, things can go wrong and if we've got a roof over our heads that's all that matters- its family that matters and i dont want to wait till i can buy a house as nice as that would be id like to get pg then start saving for a house.
so its Mick Vs Mel....Ding Ding! Round 1 lol
please any advice or your own experiances for us would be fantastic!
My three children just lost their father he accidently died at work on the 2nd May this year.
They chose to have an open coffin to say their goodbyes to him, now my daughter who is 15 is so scared to sleep in her bed in case her dad visits in the middle of the night. Through out the service everyone was saying your dad will always be with you in spirit and know you are hurting. They are never truly gone and so on.
I would love to know what you all believe or does any one have any advise I can give her, I am not sure what to say or do at this moment.
last week he had really bad nappy rash, and hes had a cold, but for the last few days i tell him its bath time and he gets excited and practically runs to the bath, and then i go to put him in, and when his feet touch the water, he starts freaking out, and i cant put him in it. but he normally loves baths. and also sometimes when i change his nappy, he keeps bringing his knees together so i cant put his nappy on. if it was to do with the nappy rash he would of had that same problem since birth, and he hasnt had this problem till now. what could it be?
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