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  1. Down near the bottom of the document, there is an option to change it to either "British English" or "Australian English". It's much easier that way....less annoying squiggly lines. Diane :)
  2. I take Ortho Tri-Lo and I love it!! No PMS, no cramps, great skin, light cycles...it's great. No complaints at all. And, I'm in my mid-forties. If you are otherwise healthy and don't smoke, the pill is a great option for you. My OB said it's safe to take up to menopause. Diane PS. You may have to experiment with several different kinds to find one that works for you. And, I tend to stay with ones that have been on the market for awhile. One other thing to note: Since I'm exceptionally fertile, the OB has recommended that I use the name brand low dose pill. The generic brands are legally allowed to contain a certain percentage (up to 16%, I think) less medication than the name brands. He said that wouldn't be a big deal with a regular strength pill, but with the low dose, it could result in a pregnancy for me.
  3. I would never stay anywhere BUT onsite at a Disney Resort. It is amazing and in leaving, you definitely leave the magic behind. I don't care if it costs more, it's worth every penny to us. If you're going to Disney World, you might want to look at staying at the "cabins" in Fort Wilderness. They have full kitchens and you can prepare your own meals, thus saving a ton of money. Plus, it's just a fun atmosphere! We've stayed there, in the Caribbean Beach Resort, the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian. Loved each one of them! Diane
  4. Former nurse in a peds office here. Appendicitis symptoms can come and go over a period of time. Especially in a young child. I would not rule that out as the cause. Having said that, it is also difficult to diagnose in a child. I have seen kids with appendicitis who never presented with abdominal pain. Here are a couple of clues though: When she is experiencing the pain does she refuse to eat? Sometimes kids with a "stomach flu" will say they're hungry, but they just can't eat because they'll puke it up. Kids with appendicitis do not want to eat. Does she have a rebound type of pain? Meaning, you push (gently) on her abdomen and when you release the pressure she experiences pain? That can be a sign. Does the pain cause her to double over or have difficulty walking? That is a sign to look for. The problem with young kids is that their symptoms are so vague. It isn't really until adolescence that you see the classic signs (pain that starts around the navel, then settles in the lower right abdomen, vomiting, fever). But it is NOT unusual to have symptoms, then have them go away for a period of time and return. Appendicitis can be chronic as well as acute. Diane
  5. My husband travels to Canada once a month for business. Do not try it without the proper documentation. The other poster who mentioned it was correct....they have no sense of humor about it and could even put you in jail. My husband and his partner were detained in Canada for 48 hours at their own expense(with passports and everything) because they did not have the correct phone number for their company's US headquarters on one of the forms. I hope you can get a passport ASAP. Good luck! And hoping your grandma feels better. Diane W.
  6. Love, love, LOVE the lapbooks from www.homeschoolinthewoods.com They are by far my favorites, they're easy to construct, look wonderful when finished, and my kids had fun with them and really learned a lot in the process. Can't recommend their products enough! Diane W. Married 21 years, homeschooling for 16 to 3 wonderful kiddos!
  7. Yep, I would say an infected lymph node. Sometimes the nodes themselves get infected and it may require antibiotics to clear it up. If it's painful, that's actually a good sign. I can't remember what you said in your original post, but if he's had it for more than 3 weeks, get it looked at. The doc can usually tell by examining it. Does it feel smooth, does it move freely underneath his skin when you palpitate it? If there are any questions as to what it causing it, the doc will order a simple blood test to check his counts. Diane
  8. In the peds office I worked in, we would recommend a booster if a child was cut by an obviously dangerous item or bit by an unknown animal. I would have recommended it for the injury you've just described. If he's had a booster in the past five years, I wouldn't worry a whole lot, but I would call to see what they suggest. It needs to be done within 72 hours of the injury. Diane
  9. I know this probably won't help, but it's always makes me chuckle. When I was in college, I used to work with a guy whose wife was expecting. He told me that if the baby was a girl, they were going to name her "Portia". I said, "Oh, after the character in Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice'? I love that play." He looked at me blankly and said, "No, I said, 'Porsche'. Like the car." :001_huh: Okaaaaaaay. :lol: Fortunately, they had a boy. Diane (homeschooling for 16 years...whew!)
  10. I worked as a nurse in a pediatrician's office. Twelve was the age when we would recommend adult doses of vitamins. One a Day has some gummie vitamins for adults now if she has trouble swallowing the nasty horse pills that are adult multi-vitamins. Diane W.
  11. I had the same problem, then switched to the low dose pill (Ortho Tri-Lo). It helped tremendously. You might ask your doc if you can switch and see if it helps. One note though: Because I am very fertile, my OB did recommend staying on the name-brand version of the pill. Any slight decrease in the hormones could cause a pregnancy in the low dose version. Good luck, I know it's frustrating. Diane homeschooling 3 kids (19, 16 and 9) for 16 years (whew!)
  12. Motrin is an anti-prostaglandin and is a miracle worker for menstrual cramps. Have her take 600-800 mg every 5-6 hours (3 or 4 (200 mg) pills). That does the trick for most people. No more than 2400 mg in 24 hours. Diane W.
  13. We love NOEO science. It's been so much fun for my third grader. The teacher's manual is clear and easy to follow. It uses real books which are engaging and fun to read, and it also includes experiment kits. The supplies for other experiments are things you commonly have in your home. We've really enjoyed "Chemisty 1" this year. Diane W. Homeschooling for 16 years (whew!) DS 19 (graduated) DD 16 (junior year) DS 9 (3rd grade)
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