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Shhhhh.... that is supposed to be a secret! Only those with the right knowledge is supposed to know about that top secret plan! :lol:

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:grouphug: :grouphug: My grandma always said that love and hate are the same side of the coin, where there was some of one there was some of the other. To grandma, the true opposite of love or hate is apathy. As I age I see this wisdom in this. I know a relationship is over when I just don't care any longer and when I can't muster indignation or anger.

Unless your state says you have a legal obligation, I see no obligation on your part. As a hospice nurse I have seen many family dynamics. We do have patients that have zero contact with their children.

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Sugar free gummie bears can also cause diarrhea. When dd is constipated and I can't get her to take anything, I will giver her a handful or two, works wonders.

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:party: Congratulations!

Depression is very common after open heart surgery. If you notice him showing signs, please seek help.

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Have a speech therapy evaluation. Our last foster did not know how to eat foods properly because he had been fed chicken nuggets and hot dogs starting at 6months. Mom told me that she thought he was "such a smart baby" that he could handle foods. As a result he developed poor oral habits and could not manage certain foods in his mouth. Occupational therapy should also be consulted to assess for sensory issues. My son developed a food aversion due to sensory issues. There are a few textures that he will not eat even after 5 years of therapy, but eats enough variety that he gets proper nutrition. Duocal. It mixes with pretty much everything and is a great way to add calories. There are some wonderful books and resources about food chaining. We used food chaining as a way to get my 100% orally adverse, tube fed, failure to thrive son to eat. It works well.

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I work for hospice and this is a very common thing. Its not that big of problem. Contact the funeral home you want to use and discuss with them they can explain how they would address the issue. I am a HUGE fan of funeral prearrangements. It is so much easier for the families.

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:grouphug: :grouphug: I hope he feels better soon. Both foster babies have had it this month.

ASD kid + Christmas = :willy_nilly: :willy_nilly: I'm counting the minutes until we can go back to our regular life.

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:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm sorry. It hurts to loose someone you consider a friend.

I think the dad should have used this as a teachable moment. My kids have also had moments like this in the past and I used it to teach them that we do not get to make choices for other people. If someone asks our opinion then we may nicely express it, but unsolicited opinions on others' food, drink, social habits or behavior are not acceptable. The only exception to this rule is if a behavior or action placed someone in imminent danger.

I voted "other." I shop year round for the kids and find may things on clearance or sale plus I use coupons and store rewards. I try to keep the value of the gifts to be about the same, but the cost to me may vary widely depending on what they have asked for or I have found. I'm sorry your friend was upset. When I buy something that later falls out of favor before I can gift it, I donate it to Toys for Tots.