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pooka`s polls



136 polls in total.

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do you ever get mail to your house addressed to someone else but your address? If so what do you do with it?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 842 days ago)

Take it back to the post office	2		4%
Put it back in the box with a note they don't live here	24		51%
Open it	2		4%
Toss it in the garbage	19		40%

Votes: 47 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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What do you think of this `costume` for a 9 y/o http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrity_gallery/image_full/213352/
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 843 days ago)

Perfectly acceptable I see nothing wrong	3		9%
I would lock my daughter up the rest of her life!	6		18%
Looks like shes headed to a strip show or fetish club	24		72%
I would let her wear it if its what all the other kids were wearing.	0		0%

Votes: 33 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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Why do some people feel the need to try to make a person feel bad for saying they don`t like being pregnant. Like by pointing out there are some people who ttc I should feel suddenly less in pain and miserable? Yes I got pregnant by choice, I love my children, doesn`t mean I HAVE to love beign pregnant or im a horrible person does it? Yes I feel bad for people who ttc and can`t, its sad and horrible.. I donno why I can`t feel this way and still admit I don`t enjoy pregnancy.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 849 days ago)

Some people just don't think before they speak	10		29%
They are just trying in some way to make you feel better	8		23%
Heck I have no idea why some people feel they need to say those things to in pain pregnant women	15		44%
Comment - go ahead.. tear me a new one I can handle it LOL	1		2%

Votes: 34 Comments: 17 Read comments    Add comment

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how many women have visited a chiropractor during pregnancy?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 851 days ago)

Only when I have a problem that needs to be corrected.	1		3%
No way too scary!	11		35%
I would if I could afford it or medical covered it.	10		32%
Yes I visit often during pregnancy	9		29%

Votes: 31 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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How soon after getting up in the morning will your toddler eat breakfast?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 851 days ago)

within two hours	6		10%
depends	4		6%
Right away	15		25%
within an hour	33		56%

Votes: 58 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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When you read a story on a forum or networking site from someone you have never met and the store seems really extreme and crazy do you believe them or are you suspicious?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 852 days ago)

I always give the benifit of the doubt and believe their story unless proven otherwise	7		17%
I am leary but try to take it at face value	16		39%
I look for holes and play detective googling the news and trying to find out if its true	5		12%
couldn't careless about other peoples drama I mostly ignore those stories.	13		31%

Votes: 41    Add comment

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do you give your toddler a bedtime snack? If so what?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 852 days ago)

yes	6		21%
no	15		53%
depends/sometimes	7		25%

Votes: 28 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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Do you ever feel you have to kind of `fake` how sick you really are just to get a break? Last night I had a touch of something, I`m almost 32 weeks pregnant and have not slept well for weeks. I think I was just run down but had to ham it up a bit to get my husband to tend our son and let me sleep in. Do you ever feel like moms are never really `allowed` a catch up day just to relax??
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 853 days ago)

No my husband lets me have days off all the time	9		14%
Yes I feel like that sometimes too	34		53%
Never really thought about it or felt I needed a catch up day off.	0		0%
Even when im deathly ill I get no break!	20		31%

Votes: 63 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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How do you really feel about your pregnancy care provider (doc, midwife, doula, Ob etc)
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 855 days ago)

Not really happy with them but its too late to change	1		1%
Some what statisfied. They are okay I guess	12		23%
Satisfied for the most part other then _______ (comment)	5		9%
I love my care provider they are terrific in all ways	34		65%
Can't stand them to be honest.	0		0%

Votes: 52 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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Does your toddler drink water?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 856 days ago)

Yes he/she loves water	54		98%
No they refuse	1		1%
I don't know I never give them water?	0		0%

Votes: 55 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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what do you think of this ad.. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10372127-71.html
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 858 days ago)

Advertisers should have guidelines against photoshopping women skinny	23		92%
Comment	1		4%
Looks fine to me wish I was that skinny.	1		4%

Votes: 25 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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Homemade toys: Yesterday we made a sorter bucket with an icecream pail and some wooden blocks. My son loves it. What homemade toys have you made your child likes?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 859 days ago)

Make them all the time here are some suggestions!	4		36%
Never made homemade toys we have lots of bought ones.	7		63%

Votes: 11 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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What do you think about the forced immunization of heath care workers? More info ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACnsXD5n5p0
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 860 days ago)

They should have the right to choose	26		66%
I agree with it they should have to be vaccinated	11		28%
I am on the fence, not sure	2		5%
Comments	0		0%

Votes: 39 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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If a car seat doesn`t have an expiry date but was made in 2007 how long would it be good for? I`m not sure if I should buy a new one or not for new baby.
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 861 days ago)

It should be fine	25		83%
I would get a new one jic	1		3%
Car seats are good for ____ years (please comment)	4		13%
Other suggestion	0		0%

Votes: 30 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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A lot of women around 30 weeks + comment like `oh I wish this baby would come` based on the likelyhood the baby would be okay. How early would you actually consent to being induced just to get your pregnancy over with?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 861 days ago)

30-32 weeks	1		1%
33-35 weeks	5		6%
36-38 weeks	24		30%
39-40+ weeks	16		20%
I would never want to be induced just let the baby come when its ready.	34		42%

Votes: 80 Comments: 21 Read comments    Add comment

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just some good info to know about reducing BPA exposure http://www.theprovince.com/health/reduce+exposure+plastic+chemical/1694548/story.html
(Name-poll poll by pooka, 861 days ago)
Votes: 0 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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Just an update on the poll I posted about washing your tylinol dropper from Tylinol customer service. (see inside for their response to the question if you should wash between doses if you need two dropper fulls)
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 863 days ago)
Votes: 0 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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If you didn`t find out gender why not?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 863 days ago)

We wanted the suprise	13		61%
We have one of each already so didn't need to shop	1		4%
where I live they won't tell you	0		0%
We found out before and it was wrong so decided not to bother	3		14%
Another reason - comment	4		19%

Votes: 21 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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What were your reasons for finding out gender if you did?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 863 days ago)

I could never stand the suspense	20		41%
So we could shop for the right gender	22		45%
Because we have one or more of one gender and really wanted to know	2		4%
Not sure why just because everyone else does	2		4%
Other reason - comment	2		4%

Votes: 48 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment

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When did you decide on your childs name?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 863 days ago)

Before I ever got pregnant I knew the names I wanted	10		17%
I decided before 20 weeks even though we didn't know gender	13		23%
We decided after gender was known or between 20-40 weeks	27		48%
We decided after the baby was born	6		10%

Votes: 56 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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If your child is sick with a fever and needs tylinol and the dose is two droppers do you wash the dropper between? I don`t know why this never occured to me but seems gross now that I think about it not to wash it between. Since they are sick and it contaminates the whole bottle.
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 864 days ago)

Your paraniod its not going to matter	21		53%
comment	0		0%
Never thought of that before - eww	13		33%
Yes I wash it between droppers	5		12%

Votes: 39 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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How soon before delivering did you lose your mucus plug.. or bits of it..
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 865 days ago)

One month or more	2		8%
The day of delivery	10		43%
One week or less	4		17%
2-3 weeks	7		30%

Votes: 23 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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Do you ever get sort of annoyed at people who sent tons and tons of blogs out every week that pretty much say the same thing?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 866 days ago)

No I love getting lots of blog updates	6		17%
Yes I find it annoying and delete them from my friends list	9		26%
I just ignore them (after clicking the new message button)	19		55%

Votes: 34 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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anyone have issues getting their toddler to eat veggies suddenly? My son used to be great.. he is almost 18 months now he will eat only noodles and meat but not a single veggie. He used to be great at it now not even corn or potatos. Nothing!
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 866 days ago)

Yes my toddler is on a veggie strike too	9		60%
No mine eats then great this is what i serve (please comment!)	6		40%
mine refused them too here is a trick (suggestions please!)	0		0%

Votes: 15 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment

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Okay this is probably one of those DUH dumb questions but here goes anyway: Last night I woke from a dream I was in labor. Realized I was panting hard like I was really in labor. I also realized the bed was a bit wet, my legs, and the sheet. Not a huge amount like if I had peed just like 6 inch spot. I was shaking from head to toe when I woke. Took me 20 minutes to stop shaking. My husband who is a nurse checked me and said my cervex is closed (he is not an mat nurse though so not much experience with cervex checks). I have been crampy like preterm labor my midwife thinks. I had a bit of cramps yesterday but me and my husband did the deed (wasn`t wet from that though not the same kind of wet LOL) You think I should call my midwife or am I stressing for nothing?? Yes I know I hate questions like this too! But I feel stupid if it was just that i peed ugg.. hate pregnancy!!
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 867 days ago)

Get checked!	8		32%
Just pay attention to leaking/cramps and wait	14		56%
Your question was too long got bored in the middle (yah sorry!!)	3		12%

Votes: 25 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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Just curious cause friend just won a kick ass vacation package.. have you ever won anything?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 867 days ago)

Never	11		57%
Yes I won a _____ (comment)	8		42%

Votes: 19 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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For anyone who had gestational diabetis did you have more U/Ss to make sure the baby wasn`t getting too big?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 868 days ago)

No the same amount of U/S	1		7%
Yes I had more (please comment on how many)	12		85%
comments	1		7%

Votes: 14 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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How many people failed their first GD test then passed the longer one?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 869 days ago)

Failed first passed second	15		83%
Failed first and second test	3		16%

Votes: 18 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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hehe Just another reason to feed your child healthy http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/05/healthy-food-vs-crazy-mothers-studies/
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 869 days ago)
Votes: 0 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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For moms of boys: Is your toddler/baby son totally obsessed with his penis?!
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 869 days ago)

Yes my son grabs it and cries when I cover it every time	8		21%
He sometimes checks it out but isn't bothered when its covered.	25		65%
Nope he doesn't even seem to notice its there	4		10%
Comment	1		2%

Votes: 38 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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Smoking poll made me curious. How many smoke in their children in the house?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 872 days ago)

Indoors in a seperate room with windows open	3		5%
Indoors in a seperate room	1		1%
Never indoors strictly non-smoking house	46		86%
I smoke where ever inside	3		5%

Votes: 53 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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Smoking poll made me curious. How many smoke in their car with children riding?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 872 days ago)

Never in the car	38		80%
In the car with windows down always	9		19%
In the car with AC on and windows up	0		0%
I smoke in my car whenever I want.	0		0%

Votes: 47 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment

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Okay hormonal moment.. does anyone on TV just irritate the hell out of you?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 873 days ago)

Stacy London - what not to wear	2		9%
Rachel Ray - Rachael Ray Show	10		47%
Kate Gosslin - Jon and Kate	5		23%
Larry King	0		0%
Other	4		19%

Votes: 21 Comments: 27 Read comments    Add comment

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When do you give your infant under 2 cold medications . Canada recently stopped selling cold meds for children under two and soon children under 6 so I was curious.
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 875 days ago)

First sign of a cold give them cold meds until they are better	2		6%
Only when they seem to need it like they are stuffy or not sleeping well	8		24%
As a very last resort only by advice of a doctor	5		15%
Never as its not recommended where I live or I don't believe in them etc.	18		54%

Votes: 33 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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Which spelling do you like better?
(Name-poll poll by pooka, 878 days ago)

Other suggestion?	0		0%
Miriam (Nick name Miri)	17		77%
Merriam (Nick name Merri - said Meer-ee)	5		22%

Votes: 22    Add comment

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What is your cleaning `routine`?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 881 days ago)

I don't have a routine I just clean when the urge or need strikes	44		84%
I clean each room in the same order every day	4		7%
I clean different things on different set days like laundry on sunday, dusting on monday, vaccum tuesday etc.	4		7%
Other please share!	0		0%

Votes: 52 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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How many hours in a day do you think you spend cleaning your house?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 881 days ago)

3-4 hours	4		10%
1-2 hours	32		86%
7+ hours	0		0%
5-6 hours	1		2%

Votes: 37 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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Potty training moms how did you introduce the potty?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 882 days ago)

We just dove right in, pants off, sitting on it every set # of minutes etc.	12		54%
Just let them sit on it with clothes on until they got used to it.	4		18%
I just let him go on it when he wanted or showed an interest.	4		18%
Other suggestions!	2		9%

Votes: 22 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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For those not finding out gender do you ever get annoyed when people are convinced your having a certian gender based on really stupid things LOL.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 883 days ago)

Yes it gets old and silly after a while	13		56%
No I just smile and let them think what they want	9		39%
I don't think you can tell gender by any specific thing	0		0%
Only when they persist and argue against what you know about your own body/past pregnancies	1		4%

Votes: 23 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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How have you changed the most since becoming a parent?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 885 days ago)

My priorities are different	17		35%
I am happier	5		10%
Other	0		0%
I feel more content/complete	5		10%
I am less selfish	4		8%
I worry about different things	17		35%

Votes: 48 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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How do you think pregnancy/labor/delivery changed you the most if at all?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 885 days ago)

Made me feel more womanly	6		18%
Other	0		0%
Made me feel stronger	12		36%
Made me more mature	7		21%
Made me more nurturing	3		9%
Made me more patient	5		15%

Votes: 33 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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What part of labor did you like the most?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 885 days ago)

When I finally went into it	5		12%
Other	4		10%
The pushing	8		20%
The end all of it was horrible!	14		35%
The pain (or lack of)	2		5%
How short it was	7		17%

Votes: 40 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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What part of labor did you find the worst?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 885 days ago)

Other	6		14%
Ripping	3		7%
Being cut	4		9%
The pushing	6		14%
How much it hurt	15		36%
How long it took	7		17%

Votes: 41 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment

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For moms with a girl and a boy which do you feel was/is `easier`?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 885 days ago)

Neither	6		31%
Boys	5		26%
Girls	8		42%

Votes: 19    Add comment

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For women who were induced when and why?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 885 days ago)

I was induced for a totally different reason (please share!)	5		16%
After 42 weeks because of being over due	5		16%
After 41 weeks because of being over due	8		26%
Between 37-40 for pregnancy complications	8		26%
Before 37 weeks pregnancy complications	2		6%
After 40 weeks because of being over due	2		6%

Votes: 30 Comments: 14 Read comments    Add comment

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Okay so the drinking poll made me curious. When you know a couple with a young baby that drink nightly/weekly, go to the bar etc, what do you think of them?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 887 days ago)

I think its irrisponsible to drink so much	50		66%
I think its perfectly fine if thats what they want to do, even if they are getting drunk	9		12%
I think as long as they aren't getting drunk its okay	14		18%
Other opinions.	2		2%

Votes: 75 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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For moms who have had a c-section did you notice with your next pregnancy you got more cramping in your stomach and back? Almost like menstral cramps?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 888 days ago)

Yes with my pregnancy after a c-section I had more cramping then first time	5		45%
I don't remember more cramping with my next one	0		0%
I had the same cramping with both	3		27%
I had no cramping with any pregnancy	3		27%

Votes: 11 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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Does your SO take the initiative to do things on his own or do you feel your always asking him to do things for you?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 888 days ago)

Yes if I did not ask he would do nothing	13		41%
Yes, but even when I ask he sometimes does nothing	8		25%
No I don't have to ask him I just do it myself	2		6%
No I don't have to ask him he just does things on his own initiative	8		25%

Votes: 31 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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Has anyone else had this problem? I have always been a diehard pampers baby dry fan and the other day they had huggies supreme on clearance for 6.99 for 30 so I thought I would try them. First one he had on before a 3 hour nap and woke up soaked, bedding soaked, everywhere soaked. So figured okay would give it one more try. Put him in one now and realized it was leaking, not only that it left a huge puddle on my couch when I took the diaper off it seemed perfectly dry like its not absorbing at all?!
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 890 days ago)

comments	0		0%
yes I used them and they leaked	13		28%
I never used them I use a different brand	2		4%
No I use huggies and love them they never leak on me	30		66%

Votes: 45 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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Just wanted to introduce everyone to the most amazing baby and my little neice :) Proving doctors don`t always know best.. they said she would never sit or get around she does both .. scooting all over the house now.. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=557680398&ref=name#/video/video.php?v=156940547183&oid=6867729029
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 891 days ago)
Votes: 0 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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Interesting article http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE5863D020090907 - would you consider or have you had a planned (non-emergency) home birth?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 891 days ago)

I have had a home birth and would do it again	3		11%
I had a successful home birth but would opt for hospital next time	0		0%
I had an unsuccessful home birth but would try again	0		0%
I had an unsucessful home birth and would never try again	0		0%
I have never had a home birth but I would consider one	7		25%
I have never had a home birth and would never have one	17		62%
Comments	0		0%
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Votes: 27 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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What is the one chore you just can`t seem to keep up with? I am sure we all have more then one LOL but your biggest one
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 891 days ago)

Laundry	13		28%
Dusting	9		19%
Vaccuming	10		21%
Sorting papers (like bills, fliers etc)	12		26%
Sorting toys	0		0%
Other	2		4%

Votes: 46 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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what do you think of this birth video. Woman giving birth in water with a dolphin there.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLTRWYs2XPc&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mybestbirth.com%2Fvideo%2Fwoman-giving-birth-in-the&feature=player_embedded#t=98
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 891 days ago)

wow thats so cool!	6		24%
you have got to be kidding me!	9		36%
weirdest birth I have ever seen!	7		28%
comment	3		12%

Votes: 25 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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How many moms practice or have practiced infant massage? If yes did you find it of benifit?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 891 days ago)

I used massage all the time on my babies and yes it was very helpful	7		43%
I tried it and didn't seem to help at all or be enjoyable for my child	4		25%
I heard of it but never tried it	5		31%
I've never heard of it	0		0%

Votes: 16 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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How much alcohol do you think is safe during pregnancy?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 892 days ago)

None, any amount at any time can cause serious issues	72		72%
A glass of wine or beer	24		24%
A few drinks as long as your not drunk	0		0%
Any amount is safe in later stages of pregnancy	3		3%

Votes: 99 Comments: 16 Read comments    Add comment

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When someone says they never `spank out of anger` do you believe it?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 893 days ago)

No way if your spanking your kid your ticked off	29		49%
Sure I believe you can spank without being angry	28		47%
Not sure?	2		3%
Comment	0		0%

Votes: 59 Comments: 12 Read comments    Add comment

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What parenting style best describes you?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 895 days ago)

high level of control, expect obedience without question, a high level of structure and clearly stated rules, often use punishment as a deterrent to disoedience	4		12%
both a high level of control and a high level of responsiveness, discipline is non-punitive (possitive reinforcement not punishment), clear standards but also respect individuality,	17		54%
more responsive than they are demanding, less traditional, allow the child more self-regulation	10		32%
low in responsiveness and demandingness, low in punishment and discipline, relaxed parenting with alot of freedom.	0		0%
Other	0		0%

Votes: 31 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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Okay this funny.. looking for a good nursing bra and found this site.. http://www.evymama.ca/nursingbra.html please tell me what `HOTmilk Her Desire was Dangerous Nursing Maternity french knicker` has to do with nursing??? LMAO http://www.evymama.ca/nursingbra.html
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 899 days ago)

comment!

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0%

Votes: 0 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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For those who potty train by just not putting diapers on what do you use to clean up those misses??
(Name-poll poll by pooka, 899 days ago)
Votes: 0 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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When potty training do you keep the potty in the bathroom?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 899 days ago)

No I keep it where my child is at the time	7		29%
Yes I keep it in the bathroom	16		66%
Other	1		4%

Votes: 24 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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How much time do you spend reading parenting articles/magazines/reports etc on child/parenting/pregnancy issues? Not including IamP Polls :P
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 900 days ago)

None/very little: I just wing it and do my best	10		34%
None/very little: I ask my doctor/pediatrician and follow their advice	2		6%
I read articles when they are suggested to me or when I hear them on the news etc. and/or they are interesting.	7		24%
I spent a great deal of time reading and researching topics.	10		34%

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Anyone ever sewn a belly band before? If so do you know where there are patterns online?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 900 days ago)
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okay i normally hate name polls but torn on this one.. which spelling do you like better.. this name seems to have a bunch of different ones.
(Name-poll poll by pooka, 900 days ago)

Miriam	30		57%
Merriam	3		5%
Myriam	11		21%
Meriam	8		15%
Other suggestions?	0		0%

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At what age do you think children should have chores?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 901 days ago)

From age 2-3 they should begin to help out.	24		51%
I don't believe children should have chores, let them be kids.	3		6%
Once they start school I think they should have chores.	19		40%
Comment	1		2%

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For those who don`t recycle or only do the stuff with a deposit.. why?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 901 days ago)

We only have a bottle depot	2		5%
It's just too much work	16		43%
We have facilities but no curb side so its too much effort to haul it all down/or have no transportation	12		32%
Our city has no recycling facilities at all	7		18%

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What are your recycling habits?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 901 days ago)

I recycle things I pay a deposit on to get it back (pop cans, juice containers)	3		5%
I don't recycle at all	22		40%
Comment	0		0%
I recylce everything including washing out tin cans, yogurt containers, toilet paper tubes, pop cans, glass, newspapers etc.	19		35%
I recycling the easy stuff ... pop cans, newspapers, paper etc.	10		18%

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Do you plan to alter your activities this flu season to limit possible exposure to H1N1 flu?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 901 days ago)

Yes I won't be putting my children in extra activities, doing unnecessary trips/shopping, etc	6		11%
I plan on staying in my house, making everyone use hand sanitizer and becoming a hermit	2		3%
No I will just do what I normally do and use more hand sanitizer and avoid people who seem sick.	32		62%
I am not going to bother changing or taking any precautions.	11		21%

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Just for fun: How many more calories a day do you think you should consume while breastfeeding
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 901 days ago)

You need no extra calories	6		11%
You need 100 extra calories	4		7%
You need 200 extra calories	5		9%
You need 300 extra calories	14		25%
You need 400 extra calories	0		0%
You need 500 extra calories	25		46%

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Just for fun: How many more calories a day do you think you should consume while pregnant.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 901 days ago)

You need no extra calories	10		20%
You need 100 extra calories	0		0%
You need 200 extra calories	5		10%
You need 300 extra calories	30		62%
You need 400 extra calories	0		0%
You need 500 extra calories	3		6%

Votes: 48 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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What do you think of this new recommendation that Ontario health plan pays for up to 3 in vitro procedures? http://www.canada.com/health/vitro+funding+report/1931472/story.html?tab=VID
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 901 days ago)

Crazy no way should it be paid for by tax payers.	18		58%
Absolutely anyone should be able to afford in vitro	11		35%
I agree but not that single women qualifying	0		0%
I agree but not for gay couples.	2		6%

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When do you consider someone `in labor`?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 902 days ago)

Mucus plug is gone and/or water breaks, mild contractions, can still be at home.	29		43%
In the hospital/midwife is called/gone to birth centre, contractions that hurt enough to consider drugs.	17		25%
Actively dialating, water has broken and/or mucus plug is gone. Can only focus on contractions nothing else.	19		28%
Fully dialated/, baby is engaged, fully effaced, ready to push.	1		1%

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How do you feel about this new formula? http://drmomma.blogspot.com/2009/08/enfamils-new-restfull-formula.html
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 902 days ago)

I think it sounds great! Who doesn't need more sleep!	4		9%
I think it sounds unnatural and unhealthy and would never use it.	35		81%
I might use it but only at night if my child was having troubles sleeping.	4		9%
Comment.	0		0%

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Does anyone else wish they would pick better ads? Namely not ones that promote some crazy level of beauty esp. when there are obviously so many people here who feel bad about themselves after having a baby.
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 902 days ago)

Yes the ads stink and are not very appropriate.	11		37%
I don't really pay attention to them	18		62%
Comment	0		0%

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Call out to the more Holistic Parents! Having seen a few other people creating sites I really wanted to find a forum which the whole purpose is a safe place to discuss more holistic parenting styles... if you think that includes you peek inside!
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 904 days ago)
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For people with more then one child, do you think you were more paraniod about things with your first? Less with your second.. even less with your third etc? I mean like germs, structure, if they are eating enough etc.. all those worries.
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 904 days ago)

I am way more relaxed about most things with my second .. third.. etc.. baby	22		70%
I am more worried about things with more children	2		6%
I am about the same.	7		22%
Comment	0		0%

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I know sometimes its irritating when people `talk` about their children too much but do you ever know someone who NEVER talks about their children? What do you think about mothers/fathers like that?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 905 days ago)

hmm never thought about it	14		29%
I always wonder if they enjoy having children	23		48%
I guess they just have other things to talk about	7		14%
Other opinions, comments?	3		6%

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How do you feel about names that can be shortened in different ways?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 906 days ago)

I like names that can't be shortened	7		17%
I like names that have one possible short form that I like.	4		10%
Names with lots of possible nick names are the best.	11		27%
Depends on the name,	18		45%

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I wondered peoples thoughts on this article - http://www.pregnancy.org/print/8401 - Its basically saying that forming a childs brain starts in utereo and they can sense the thoughts their mother has and it effects their develpment `Everything the pregnant mother feels and thinks is communicated through neurohormones to her unborn child, just as surely as are alcohol and nicotine. Just as a computer virus gradually corrupts the software of any system it infects, so, too, maternal anxiety, depression or stress alters intelligence and personality by gradually rewiring the brain.`
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 906 days ago)

Very cool and I believe our thoughts do effecgt our babies before birth	21		58%
No way sounds too far fetched.	15		41%
Comment	0		0%

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not a poll but thought it was worth a read for moms. http://www.pregnancy.org/print/18833 Its about more Melamine being found in formula and also plastic plates etc.
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 906 days ago)
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Okay I keep seeing the ring test mentioned and when i google it some sites say circle for girl and others say circle for boy. Which do you think and if you did the test what did you get circle or back and forth and boy or girl?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 906 days ago)

Sometimes back and forth and sometimes circles and got a boy	1		7%
Sometimes back and forth and sometimes circles and got a girl	0		0%
Back forth - had a boy	7		50%
Back forth - had a girl	1		7%
Circles - had a boy	2		14%
Circle - had a girl	3		21%

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Okay maybe a bit controversial (like whats not on this site LOL) was reading about people who have laxed nudity rules in their home and wondering where everyone sat on it.
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 906 days ago)

Nudity is no big deal in our home.	16		27%
Children and adults (past babies) are never seen nude in our home	16		27%
Nudity is ok to a certian age or between a certian sex.	26		44%
We have different views - comment?	1		1%

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Came across this article and found it interesting. Wondered what others thoughts on it are. http://blogs.momtourage.com/bloggerknowsbest/2009/07/in-defense-of-older-mothers.php
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 906 days ago)

There should definetly been an age limit on in vitro procedures.	4		23%
There should be heath and age qualifications on in vitro procedures.	10		58%
Anyone should have the right to have a baby regardless of health or age.	3		17%
Other thoughts - comments.	0		0%

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How do you feel about putting a baby gate across your childs door once they are in a toddler bed so in the morning they don`t sneek out and wander? Or a child knob on the inside to keep them from wandering out. (and no I don`t mean just to avoid having to get up with them!)
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 907 days ago)

Sounds mean to confine them and lock them in their bedroom	6		7%
Sounds like a good way of keeping them out of trouble in the morning.	58		75%
I have done it and it worked good!	13		16%
I have another method.	0		0%

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looking for good suggestions of meals easy to freeze and warm after the baby is born. I want to do up atleast 2 weeks worth so I don`t have to cook!
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 907 days ago)

Suggestions

2

100%

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Whats your favorite `folk` cure for common ailments? I love those old time obscure cures that actually work and always want more so if you know one please share!
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 910 days ago)

Share!

0

0%

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Amazed over how babies are all so different developmentally. Name one thing your baby did early/advanced and one thing they took longer grasping.
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 910 days ago)

Comment

1

100%

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Okay trying to weed out pregnancy hormonal reaction from yes my SIL is a bitch.. I posted my husband got to feel the baby the first time and I was so happy and excited and she replied (on facebook) `I`m so happy for Sean...` do you think that was her beign cynical. With the ... after like a flat oh who cares response.?? When told we were having another baby she told us we should stop having sex. So no shes not overly excited. What do you think?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 910 days ago)

Yes definetly a cynical response.	10		27%
No I think your just pregnant and reading it wrong.	25		67%
Other opinion?	2		5%

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I know someone mentioned this befoer but ran across this and thought i would share it .. the breast feeding doll LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqYoZVroBZs&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ilithyiainspired.com%2F&feature=player_embedded
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 910 days ago)

comments?

0

0%

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How do you feel about people having alcoholic drinks at a kids birthday? (For the adults obviously)
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 911 days ago)

Perfectly acceptable to drink at a kids party,	58		49%
I think its tacky and wouldn't serve drinks.	47		40%
I think its fine but would never personally do it.	11		9%
Comments	1		0%

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What would you do if your mother wanted to take your children 3 hours away to her house (my kids are 11 and almost 15) but she was the worlds worst driver and you just did not trust her driving enough to want them to go.
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 911 days ago)

Tell her she drives scary and there is no bloody way not care if she gets upset and offended.	13		36%
Make other excuses and not tell her the real reason.	10		27%
Just let them go and pray!!	13		36%

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My son has reached the age he absoutely refuses to let me feed him. It`s fine with finger foods but he has not mastered the spoon enough to be able to eat things like soup, yogurt, pudding, etc. How did you manage this??
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 911 days ago)

I just avoided those foods until they could use a spoon better.	7		17%
I just gave them anyway and a spoon and let them go to town	23		56%
I just kept trying to sneek bites in between them feeding themselves.	11		26%
Other suggestion	0		0%

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for women who have decided this is their last/was last pregnancy do you ever feel kind of sad? How/why did you decide it was your last?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 913 days ago)

we have the genders we wanted so are done	1		3%
we have the number of children we wanted so are done	10		38%
we have the gender and numbers we wanted so are done	4		15%
for health reasons we decided we were done	7		26%
Other - comment	4		15%

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thought I should share my coupon site. I get mine from www.save.ca It`s canadian. Does anyone else have coupon sites they use? I love this one they just mail you the ones you want.
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 913 days ago)

Share your favorite sites!

0

0%

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Need another idea of something to do with frozen ripe bananas. I usually make banana bread with them but does anyone else have a creative use for them?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 913 days ago)

Yes then I do this with them, see comment.	2		33%
No I never frozen bananas before :P	4		66%

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For moms who sew have a question. My sewing machine no longer seems to line up with the hole in the pressure plate at the bottom. Like into where the bobbin is. Any ideas?? Checked the needle its not bent.
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 914 days ago)

Here is a suggestion!

0

0%

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Cake on your baby`s Birthday. I saw this on baby story and told my husband I wanted him to bring me cake in the hospital LOL It has babies name and time of birth ect. I think getting large enough to share with hospital staff would also be fun. Anyone done this?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 916 days ago)

Silly idea I would never do it.	11		24%
No but it sounds like a neat idea!	31		68%
Yes and it was fun (also gave hungry mom something to snack on LOL)	3		6%

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Double strollers, which did you use and how did you like it?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 916 days ago)

Used a front to back full sized double stroller	6		66%
Used a full sized side by side with the smaller seat on one side.	0		0%
Used the smaller side by side umbrella type double	2		22%
Used the larger jogging style double	1		11%

Votes: 9 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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When pregnant did you stop picking up your other children? My son is 23 pounds and I am 22 weeks and lately when I pick him up I feel it in my belly and sides alot. No one advised me to stop picking him up but should I??? My pregnancy is normal btw.. no bleeding etc.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by pooka, 916 days ago)

You should stop picking him up right away!	13		26%
It's okay to keep picking him up.	34		69%
Other comments	2		4%

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Does anyone else notice when that credit score ad comes on the site is super slow?
(Other-poll poll by pooka, 917 days ago)

No haven't noticed	15		88%
Yes I noticed that too	2		11%

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For people with blended families where children only share one parent do they consider eachother half siblings or do you even make that distinction at all?
(Baby-poll poll by pooka, 917 days ago)

No my children consider themselves siblings like any other	17		77%
yes they know they are only half siblings	4		18%
other comments	1		4%

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