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karenbg`s polls



51 polls in total.

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any unique suggestions for Father`s Day gifts?
(Other-poll poll by karenbg, 1000 days ago)

I have been wondering that myself	11		78%
This is what I have done in past years...	0		0%
This is my plan for this year...	3		21%

Votes: 14 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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What will/did you pack in your hospital bag for the labor and delivery?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by karenbg, 1032 days ago)

see my comment...

0

0%

Votes: 0 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment

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EVENFLO HIGHCHAIR RECALL: has this affected you?
(Baby-poll poll by karenbg, 1049 days ago)

yes, I saw it this morning at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30008476/	0		0%
I don't know, I checked when they issued the first recall but will have to check again at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30008476/	0		0%
no	15		60%
I don't use a highchair	3		12%
this is the first I heard of this! thanks for posting this poll!	7		28%

Votes: 25    Add comment

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any good suggestions for something relatively quick and healthy (no heating required) to make and take for lunch to work?
(Other-poll poll by karenbg, 1060 days ago)

I buy my lunch	3		23%
I don't work outside the house	9		69%
Here you go...	1		7%

Votes: 13 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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Second time (or more) mommies: what is the most useful/thoughtful gift you have received for your second baby? I have a hard time with this one not knowing what people still have from their first...
(Baby-poll poll by karenbg, 1062 days ago)

toys (please specify)	0		0%
books	0		0%
never really received anything for my second	1		2%
something special and unique for the next baby (please specify)	3		8%
gift certificates	6		16%
toiletries	0		0%
diapers	26		72%
onesies	0		0%

Votes: 36 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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when is/was your baby shower?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by karenbg, 1062 days ago)

after my due date/I will comment	8		11%
2 months before my due date	26		37%
3 months before my due date	4		5%
1 month before my due date	21		30%
I don't know	4		5%
I am not having one	7		10%

Votes: 70 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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what is your favorite healthy recipe?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by karenbg, 1063 days ago)

here it is...

0

0%

Votes: 0 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment

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Shamrock shake: love it or hate it?
(Other-poll poll by karenbg, 1064 days ago)

Love it	12		27%
Hate it	10		23%
Much prefer a vanilla milkshake with a peppermint patty crushed up in it	1		2%
What on earth is a shamrock shake?	20		46%

Votes: 43 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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If you could send your significant other to go and get you anything you wanted to eat right now what would it be?
(Other-poll poll by karenbg, 1064 days ago)

peek at my comment and see...

1

100%

Votes: 1 Comments: 25 Read comments    Add comment

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What was your baby`s head circumference at your last ultrasound?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by karenbg, 1069 days ago)

up to the 10th percentile	0		0%
between the 10th and 20th percentile	0		0%
between the 20th and 30th percentile	1		6%
between the 30th and 40th percentile	0		0%
between the 40th and 50th percentile	0		0%
between the 50th and 60th percentile	0		0%
between the 60th and 70th percentile	1		6%
between the 70th and 80th percentile	0		0%
between the 80th and 90th percentile	1		6%
above the 90th percentile	0		0%
I don't know	12		80%
I have to ask in order to find out at my u/s	0		0%

Votes: 15 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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ORGANIC MOMMAS: which do you prefer (and why)
(Baby-poll poll by karenbg, 1070 days ago)

California Baby	4		33%
Nature's Baby	4		33%
Method	1		8%
Other	3		25%

Votes: 12 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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How do you find out about recalls on products that you own?
(Other-poll poll by karenbg, 1070 days ago)

I check out the recall forum here	1		6%
I am signed up with www.cpsc.gov to receive email alerts	3		20%
I register my products when I receive them (if the manufacturer supplies a registration card)	8		53%
I wasn't aware there was a way to find out about them	3		20%

Votes: 15 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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After you have finished registering for what you need for baby you:
(Baby-poll poll by karenbg, 1074 days ago)

continually update it	16		32%
obsessively check it to see if anything has been purchased	17		34%
leave it alone	9		18%
register? what's that?	7		14%

Votes: 49 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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if you are not leaving hte house all day do you get dressed?
(Other-poll poll by karenbg, 1078 days ago)

no, jammies are more comfortable and it just makes for more laundry...I already have enough to do!	61		70%
yes, it helps me feel like I am "ready" and able to start my day	26		29%

Votes: 87 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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What did you think of the Bachelor last night?
(Other-poll poll by karenbg, 1079 days ago)

I cannot believe him! He should not have proposed to either girl	14		41%
I think he did the right thing, Molly was the way to go	7		20%
Poor Melissa! He should have stuck it out with her. 6 weeks to fall in love then 6 weeks long distance to decide he was over it?	13		38%
He should have taken Deanna back	0		0%

Votes: 34 Comments: 11 Read comments    Add comment

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What are some good sources of free samples for baby products to try out?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by karenbg, 1080 days ago)

I have no idea but will let you know if I come across anything good	0		0%
I have been wondering that myself	5		62%
Here you go...(check comments)	3		37%

Votes: 8 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment

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Vitamin A during pregnancy: how much of it did you take during pregnancy (and were there any residual complications)?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by karenbg, 1097 days ago)

over 25,000 IU (I will comment on this)	0		0%
10-20,000 IU	0		0%
under 10,000 IU	1		10%
I didn't take pre-formed vitamin A/don't know/took it only in the form of beta carotene	8		80%
20-25,000 IU (I will comment on whether there were any complications)	1		10%

Votes: 10 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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what is your favorite on line source for baby clothes
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1138 days ago)

thechildrensplace.com	7		12%
babiesrus.com	0		0%
gap.com	5		8%
oldnavy.com	13		23%
gymboree.com	4		7%
target.com	3		5%
kohls.com	0		0%
I don't buy clothes on line/I will comment	24		42%

Votes: 56 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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how do you decide who your baby looks most like
(Other-poll poll by KarenBG, 1141 days ago)

I post photos on this website and poll members	2		9%
I go to www.myheritage.com and upload photos to have it compare us	0		0%
I ask family members	4		18%
I decide for myself	16		72%

Votes: 22 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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how many of you have belly button rings?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1143 days ago)

no	23		39%
yes	13		22%
took it out while pregnant	22		37%

Votes: 58 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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LUCKY CHARMS-who has craved them during their pregnancy (seems like people keep mentioning them over and over)
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1144 days ago)

I've eaten them, but not necessarily a craving	14		27%
no	26		50%
yes!	11		21%

Votes: 51 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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did your cravings change throughout your pregnancy (and what is your current craving)
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1144 days ago)

no cravings really	9		21%
yes	28		66%
no	5		11%

Votes: 42 Comments: 13 Read comments    Add comment

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what did your meals mostly consist of after you had the baby
(Other-poll poll by KarenBG, 1144 days ago)

we ordered in a lot	13		28%
people brought us food/cooked for us	5		10%
we made them after the baby was here	19		41%
meals? what meals?	7		15%
we made extra in the previous six months and froze a lot so all we had to do was defrost and reheat	2		4%

Votes: 46 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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how do you bathe your baby (and if you use a baby bath, which one do you use?)
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1148 days ago)

in the shower/bath with me	18		33%
sponge bathing at this point	1		1%
still trying to figure out a better method	1		1%
baby bath with a sling component for the little ones	15		28%
regular baby bath that baby is submerged partially in	18		33%

Votes: 53 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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will you get (or do you have) a quilt and bumper for your child`s crib? I originally wanted both but now that I realize that AAP does not recommend them, I am not so sure...
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1158 days ago)

yes	31		54%
no	11		19%
had the bumper but took it out	9		15%
have the breathable mesh bumper	5		8%
will comment...	1		1%

Votes: 57 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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what was your baby`s heartrate when it was most recently checked?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1162 days ago)

different than these options	1		1%
161-170	10		17%
151-160	14		24%
141-150	26		44%
130-140	7		12%

Votes: 58    Add comment

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This may sound silly, but does anyone know if laptops are safe to hold on your lap? They get pretty hot sometimes, and I know that heating blankets are for sure a no no.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1162 days ago)

it isn't really a big deal	24		80%
you should avoid it	6		20%

Votes: 30 Comments: 10 Read comments    Add comment

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what was your most recent (or current craving) for
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1162 days ago)

no cravings really	12		52%
ew. I am lucky to keep anything down	5		21%
I will tell you	6		26%

Votes: 23 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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how far along were you when you had your first ultrasound
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1163 days ago)

haven't had mine yet	0		0%
i will tell you	15		100%

Votes: 15 Comments: 23 Read comments    Add comment

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what is your most vivid Christmas memory as a child?
(Other-poll poll by KarenBG, 1163 days ago)

I will tell you	5		41%
I really can't recall	6		50%
I don't celebrate Christmas	1		8%

Votes: 12 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment

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Has anyone googled elf yourself? You upload photos and crop the faces then it creates elves dancing so you can forward it via email. It is hilarious!!!
(Other-poll poll by KarenBG, 1164 days ago)

yes, it is hilarious	19		54%
no, but I'll have to check it out	11		31%
sounds like a good place for some of my pictures	1		2%
no, not really interested	4		11%

Votes: 35 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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what did you crave most in your second trimester
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1167 days ago)

oh, I'm not there yet	5		6%
my cravings didn't really change	8		9%
dairy	9		11%
bland foods	0		0%
I was still lucky to get anything down	3		3%
bread/pasta/cereal	5		6%
salty snacks	9		11%
spicy foods	7		8%
fruits and veggies	13		16%
fattening sweets-pastries, cookies...	22		27%

Votes: 81    Add comment

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what did you crave the most in your first trimester
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1167 days ago)

fruit	20		27%
fattening sweets	7		9%
dairy	5		6%
bread/pasta	3		4%
meat	2		2%
anything salty	7		9%
spicy foods	4		5%
salads and veggies	4		5%
ick, I was lucky to get anything down	19		26%
bland foods for me	2		2%

Votes: 73    Add comment

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how many cups of coffee do you drink a day (caffeinated)
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1169 days ago)

I don't drink coffee	53		54%
1/2 (I cut it with decaf)	3		3%
I drink it only once in awhile, not every day	16		16%
1	7		7%
2	11		11%
3	2		2%
4	6		6%

Votes: 98 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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any good suggestions for bland-ish foods while you`re nauseous? I`d like to break away from grilled cheese and mashed potatoes...
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1171 days ago)

no, I was wondering the same thing	3		25%
yes, see my comment...	9		75%

Votes: 12 Comments: 15 Read comments    Add comment

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Any good middle name suggestions for the name Leah?
(Name-poll poll by KarenBG, 1172 days ago)

can't think of any either	6		50%
I will comment	6		50%

Votes: 12 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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I am making this poll because I would want this information: we moved to California and I was shocked to see that the balsamic vinegar carries the following warning: (called the CA proposition 65 warning): `this product contains lead, a chemical known in the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Has anyone else encountered this?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1172 days ago)

yes, I was shocked to find that out also	0		0%
no, but I am glad you made this poll so I know about it too	21		75%
I actually know a little about that, I will comment	1		3%
It is probably only in California	3		10%
no, and you can't avoid every little thing that is a potential hazard	3		10%

Votes: 28 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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what brand of diapers do you prefer (and do you think it make a difference if you have a boy or girl)
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1178 days ago)

pampers	37		49%
huggies	19		25%
luvs	9		12%
store brand	5		6%
other	1		1%
cloth	4		5%

Votes: 75 Comments: 10 Read comments    Add comment

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for those of you who have used the mini crib that converts to a twin bed (I can`t picture a toddler in their own full size bed!!!), where did you find bedding that fits?
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1178 days ago)

I don't have that crib, but I have seen the bedding, I will comment where	2		40%
I am still looking for it...	1		20%
I have that crib, I will comment on where I found the bedding	2		40%

Votes: 5 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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what brand of bottles do you use (and what would you say the pros and cons are).
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1178 days ago)

Avent (I will comment on pros/cons)	11		31%
Playtex drop-ins (I will comment on pros/cons)	10		28%
Dr. Brown's ( I will comment on pros/cons)	7		20%
I have not yet found something that I think works best	0		0%
I use a different brand (I will comment on pros/cons)	5		14%
You really should register for a few different kinds of bottles to see what works best with your baby	2		5%

Votes: 35 Comments: 10 Read comments    Add comment

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What is the best talc-free baby powder you have used
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1179 days ago)

I will comment	1		16%
still experimenting	1		16%
I do not use talc-free powder	4		66%

Votes: 6 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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when did you (or do you plan to) create your baby registry (please comment if it is other than the options listed)
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1179 days ago)

4 mos	5		11%
5 mos	19		43%
6 mos	11		25%
7 mos	9		20%

Votes: 44 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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what is the best source of free samples for baby products?
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1182 days ago)

not sure	9		81%
I will comment	2		18%

Votes: 11 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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how did you choose a baby formula (and which brand do you use)
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1182 days ago)

trial and error	12		30%
pediatrician recommendation	17		42%
do not use a formula	9		22%
I will comment	2		5%

Votes: 40 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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Did you take a new job knowing you were pregnant and then have to inform your boss? I am in the interview process right now and am going back and forth about whether to be upfront prior to accepting a position or after I sign on.
(Baby-poll poll by KarenBG, 1182 days ago)

be upfront and tell them during or before the interview and save yourself the anxiety of revealing this info afterward	19		43%
wait until after you accept the position	23		52%
I will comment	2		4%

Votes: 44 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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how far along were you when you informed your employer that you were expecting?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1182 days ago)

I informed them immediately	23		45%
I waited until after my first trimester	23		45%
I was not working	3		5%
I will comment	2		3%

Votes: 51 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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how did you tell family that you were pregnant (and how far along were you)
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1182 days ago)

we just told them	38		84%
we did it in a creative way, I will comment...	7		15%

Votes: 45 Comments: 11 Read comments    Add comment

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how many ultrasounds did you have in your first trimester?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1182 days ago)

1-2, and I am beyond my first trimester	34		73%
1-2, and I am still in my first trimester	3		6%
3-4, and I am beyond my first trimester	7		15%
3-4, and I am still in my first trimester	2		4%

Votes: 46 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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how many ultrasounds did you have in your first trimester? (please comment when your first was)
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1182 days ago)

1, at my first visit	8		22%
1, but not at my first visit	15		42%
2	7		20%
3 or more	5		14%

Votes: 35 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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How far along were you when you found out you were pregnant?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by KarenBG, 1182 days ago)

5-6 weeks	47		88%
7 weeks	4		7%
8 weeks	1		1%
9 weeks	1		1%

Votes: 53 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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which name do you prefer (any suggestions for middle names are welcome!!)
(Name-poll poll by KarenBG, 1184 days ago)

boy, Harrison	5		10%
girl, Kiera	16		34%
girl, Hannah	17		36%
boy, Noah	9		19%

Votes: 47 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment