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sgtoodles`s polls



44 polls in total.

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Have you given your infant Zantac for acid reflux?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 34 days ago)

No, baby doesnt have acid reflux	12		60%
No, won't give Zantac for reflux	4		20%
Yes I am/did and it worked	2		10%
Yes I did, but it didn't help my baby	2		10%

Votes: 20 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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How many of your LO do/did spit up alot? My 5 week old seems to do it very often. Sometimes it`s when she burps but sometimes it`s like an hour after feeding. We try to always burp her and keep her upright for about 20 minutes after eating. Any other suggestions? She is breastfed.
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 51 days ago)

My child never spit up	4		14%
Only every once in awhile	11		39%
My child spits up alot too	13		46%
Comments or suggestions	0		0%

Votes: 28 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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Breast cream ? Which did you prefer for sore nipples?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 82 days ago)

other methods for relief of very sore/cracked nipples	2		9%
Lansinoh Soothie pads?	1		4%
Medela	4		19%
Lansinoh	14		66%

Votes: 21 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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Any good remedies for super sore nipples? I have a 4 day old and starting yesterday my nipples got very sore- a little cracked and red. When she first latches on it`s almost unbrearable and then it lessens, but is still sore during feeding. I started putting Lansolin cream on them after each feeding. I am fair skinned and i heard that makes it worse. Any help ?? Thanks
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 86 days ago)

Comments please of worked best for you

0

0%

Votes: 0 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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What`s a good way to store and organize baby headbands? I got like 50+ and don`t know what to do. Also have about 20 of the little hair bows.
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 100 days ago)

Ideas please

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0%

Votes: 0 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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What is a creative way to announce the baby`s name? My sister in law took wood blocks with the letters and mixed up the first/middle/last name. Then we all had to guess.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 108 days ago)

Share your ideas please

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0%

Votes: 0 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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Which name for our baby girl? We want something not too common, and something that doesn`t have too many nicknames, etc. I want the middle name to be like mine, which is Dianne.
(Name-poll poll by sgtoodles, 144 days ago)

Leah Dianne	15		35%
Lorelai Dianne	16		38%
Whitney Dianne	7		16%
Kate Dianne	4		9%

Votes: 42 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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At my 11 week check up yesterday, the Dr. couldn`t find the baby`s heartbeat. She did an ultrasound and showed us the baby moving all around. She said that was great! Did any of you not hear a heartbeat? It made me really nervous.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 284 days ago)

Yes, no heartbeat and everything turned out ok	15		50%
Always heard a heartbeat	13		43%
No heartbeat and things didn't turn out well	1		3%
Comments are appreciated	1		3%

Votes: 30 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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We get to hear the heartbeat 2 days before Mothers` Day. And plan to announce this pregnancy then. What is a gift I can buy for the grandmas to help announce it?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 300 days ago)

Any ideas please

0

0%

Votes: 0 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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Who has used Preseed and was it successful for you?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 439 days ago)

Never used/heard of Preseed	16		72%
Used it but didn't work	1		4%
Used it and got pregnant within 1-2 months	4		18%
used it and took longer than 2 months to get pregnant	1		4%

Votes: 22    Add comment

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Have any of your SO`s been diagnosed with prostatitis? We have been trying to get pregnant for 5 months and my SO was just diagnosed with it on Monday. He is taking antibiotics & some other meds for it. I`m wondering how hard it is to get pregnant with this condition?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 490 days ago)

Yes my SO has/had it and we got pregnant easily	0		0%
Yes my SO has/had it and we couldnt get pregnant	0		0%
Never had prostatitis	6		100%
Any comments please	0		0%

Votes: 6    Add comment

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My husband and are are TTC for #2 and I got a positive ovulation test today. This may sound silly, but I have my yearly OBGYN appt tomorrow and was wondering if the doctor poking around can mess up our attempts at trying to get pregnant? (Can it disrupt teh sperm/egg etc.?)
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 554 days ago)

Yes it can, so don't go to appointment	4		13%
No, her poking around won't do anything	24		80%
Comments or ???	2		6%

Votes: 30 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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Has anyone used Pre-Seed or Samar Conceive Plus lubricants? If so, what was your results?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 571 days ago)

Used Conceive Plus and it didnt work	1		14%
Used Conceive Plus and got pregnant	1		14%
Used Pre-seed and had problems/not pregnant	2		28%
Used Pre-seed and got pregnant	3		42%

Votes: 7    Add comment

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TTC and not sure what date to consider for AF starting. It started lightly about 7pm last night. Do I use yesterday`s date or today to calculate when I will be ovulating?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 590 days ago)

Comments please	0		0%
Use today July 6	7		43%
Use last night- July 5	9		56%

Votes: 16 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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Have any of you used the Clear Blue Easy Digital Pregnancy test? I bought one and now I`ve read lots of bad reviews about it giving false positives. I`m worried now that it won`t be accurate
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 590 days ago)

Yes I used it and it was wrong!	1		2%
I used a different brand and will comment on its accuracy.	0		0%
Yes I used it and it was accurate	27		72%
Never used Clear Blue Easy	9		24%

Votes: 37 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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I need ideas of gifts for Grandpa for Father`s Day. For Mother`s Day I made the grandmas baskets with a grandma apron, and some baking supplies. Ideas???
(Other-poll poll by sgtoodles, 613 days ago)

Comments please

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100%

Votes: 1 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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When did you switch your toddler from whole milk to low fat or non fat milk?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 668 days ago)

At 2 years old	13		41%
Before 2 years	6		19%
2-3 years old	8		25%
After 3 years old	4		12%

Votes: 31 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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Has anyone had problems with Ortho-Tri Cyclen Lo giving you horrible mood swings? I took it for 2 years and never had issues. But have begun to take it again since my son was born and it seems like I am more sad, depressed and get super moody. And it starts by the 2nd week of my cycle, so not just a litle PMS.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 901 days ago)

No, no problems while taking Ortho	3		27%
Yes I have taken it and I've had mood swings, etc.	5		45%
Yes I've taken it, but I've had different problems with it	0		0%
Never used it.	3		27%

Votes: 11 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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Have you or your kids had pinworms? If so, did you go to the doctor, buy over the counter medicines, or what did you do to get it to go away?
(Other-poll poll by sgtoodles, 943 days ago)

yes- went to doctor & got prescription	2		10%
Nevere had pinworms	15		78%
yes- bought OTC drugs that worked	2		10%
Other/comments	0		0%

Votes: 19 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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Anyone take Tri-Sprintec (generic for Ortho TriCyclen) and have any side effects? I just started taking it last month and am having stomach problems. Was wondering if it`s connected to the pills?
(Other-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1029 days ago)

haven't taken Tri Sprintec	3		25%
Taken it, but no problems/side effects	5		41%
Taken it and side effects	3		25%
Comments	1		8%

Votes: 12 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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Have any of you had a placental abruption? If so, did it happen again on later pregnancies? I had it with my son a year ago and am worried about getting pregnant again because they say your chances of it happening are increased.
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1033 days ago)

No, didnt have.	13		76%
Yes had on my first child only	2		11%
Yes had one, but not on first child	1		5%
	1		5%

Votes: 17 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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Ideas for 1 good game to play at a shower? It is just 8 ladies and is for baby #2. We played BINGO, word scrambles, and a memory game the first time around. Thanks!
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1060 days ago)

Sorry don't know any others.	0		0%
Here are my ideas---	3		100%

Votes: 3 Comments: 8 Read comments    Add comment

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I am looking for ideas of items to put in a party bag for children ages 9 months, 1 year, and 2 years old. The party will be jungle themed. Any suggestions of cheap items appropriate for those ages? And if possible, that go with jungle animals. Thank!
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1088 days ago)

Here are some ideas...	4		50%
sorry dont have any ideas	4		50%

Votes: 8 Comments: 10 Read comments    Add comment

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Best friend is due with baby #2 in May. I gave her a shower for her first baby 2 years ago. Do I need to throw her another shower? Baby #1 and Baby #2 are both boys. Not sure of the correct thing to do?Baby
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1114 days ago)

Yes she needs another shower	6		9%
No way- she already had one.	36		54%
Yes, but keep it smalller than first one.	24		36%
Other opinions & comments	0		0%

Votes: 66 Comments: 9 Read comments    Add comment

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Help! I have been pumping exclusively for almost 9 months and since I went back to work in September my supply has been slowly decreasing. But now just in the last month, my supply has been decreasing even more- from an average of 24 ounces a day to 17 a day. I have used Fenugreek for a while and tried Mother`s Milk Tea, but they didn`t seem to make much of a difference. Is it normal for my milk supply to keep getting lower? My son will be 10 months old in 2 weeks. I have to give him more and more formula each day. Any suggestions? I would love to keep giving him breastmilk thru 1 year old.
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1139 days ago)

I don't know what to suggest.	1		33%
Here are my thoughts, experiences, etc.	2		66%

Votes: 3 Comments: 5 Read comments    Add comment

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I have been feeling nauseous the last 3 days, could I be pregnant? I have a 9 month old and am taking a low dose birth control pill. Some family members recently had a stomach flu, so I thought maybe I had that, but my only real sympton has been the queasy feeling. Should I take a pregnancy test?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1141 days ago)

I bet you are pregnant, take a test.	4		8%
Don't bother, it's probably just flu related.	12		25%
What do you have to lose? Just take the test and see.	32		66%

Votes: 48 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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Have any of you used Fenugreek to increase your milk supply? If so, did it work and how long did it take before you saw an increase? Also, did you have any sideeffects, like an upsert stomach?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1232 days ago)

Yes I took it and I saw an increase right away	3		17%
I took it and it didn't increase my milk	8		47%
It did work but took 1-2 weeks	3		17%
Other comments	3		17%

Votes: 17 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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Breastfeeding moms-Have you tried Fenugreek or Mother`s Milk Tea to increse your milk supply? If so, did it wowrk.
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1250 days ago)

Comments or other suggestions	4		21%
MOther's Milk tea worked	2		10%
Mother's Milk Tea did nothing	4		21%
Fenugreek did not help	4		21%
Fenugreek worked good	5		26%

Votes: 19 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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How often does your baby sneeze? My 5 month old seems to sneeze alot! Just wonder if it`s normal or if he could have an allergy....
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1283 days ago)

very rarely- maybe a few times a week	7		21%
3-6 times a day	9		28%
once or twice a day	9		28%
too many times to count	7		21%

Votes: 32 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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Do you use the bumper pad in your crib? I have read some things that say they are dangerous. We had ours in my son`s crib, but Daddy took it out since my son likes to move around alot and he was afraid he`s smother his face in it.
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1284 days ago)

Yes, we use it	33		66%
No, it's dangerous!	9		18%
Not sure yet....	8		16%
Comments	0		0%

Votes: 50 Comments: 3 Read comments    Add comment

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How long after trying a new baby food will your baby have a reaction if they`re going to have one at all? (My baby had peaches last night and threw up around 1pm. Are they linked?)
(Name-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1293 days ago)

Immediately after eating	4		17%
2-3 hours later	3		13%
Within 24 hours	12		52%
Other/Comments	4		17%

Votes: 23 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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What baby exersaucer is the best? There are several different ones and I have read some reviews online, but some people like and others don`t. It`s a pretty big $$$ item so want to get a great one. I have a 4 month old who is 18 pounds and 26 inches. Want something that will last him a while.
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1304 days ago)

Baby Einstein Stationary Playcenter	3		11%
Fisherprice Rainforest Jumperoo	12		44%
Evenflo Exersaucer	10		37%
Other- please comment good/bad	2		7%

Votes: 27 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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When did your baby get their first tooth?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1319 days ago)

4 months old	13		25%
5 months	13		25%
6 months	6		11%
7 months or later	20		38%

Votes: 52 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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How old was your baby when you started to give him/her cereal? I have a 16 week old that weighs oer 16 pounds and doesn`t sleep through the night. We think part of his problem is that he is hungry. Right now he only gets breastmilk.
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1319 days ago)

4 months old	29		58%
5 months old	10		20%
6 months old	8		16%
Comments please	3		6%

Votes: 50 Comments: 12 Read comments    Add comment

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My 3 month old has been super fussy since yesterday afternoon. Has to be held ALOT and hardly sleeping. He hasn`t pooped since Tuesday night, but he is breasfed. I`ve read that breasfed babies can go 1-4 days without a bowel movement, but typically he goes every day. Is his crankiness because his stomach hurts? What should I do?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1335 days ago)

Wait 1 more day and see if he gets better	4		22%
Call the doctor	8		44%
Wait a few more days. Probably just the heat or tummy hurting	3		16%
Suggestions/comments	3		16%

Votes: 18 Comments: 10 Read comments    Add comment

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How do I get my 5 week old to sleep in his bassinet? He really likes to be held while sleeping or to lay with his tummy on another person`s tummy. When we try to put him in his bassinet (day or night) he tends to wake up within a few minutes. Suggestions for how to get him to sleep on his own?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1396 days ago)

It's still too early to train him. Just keep holding him.	10		37%
Just let him cry when he's down.	12		44%
Helpful ideas and comments please	5		18%

Votes: 27 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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I am 38 1/2 weeks pregnant and am getting/have a cold. Bad headache and plugged ears. Any suggestions?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1435 days ago)

tylenol	12		66%
drink OJ and hope for the best	6		33%
other ideas?	0		0%

Votes: 18 Comments: 7 Read comments    Add comment

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Did you use/need a nursing bra while you slept?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1442 days ago)

yes, needed it to avoid leaks	15		51%
no didnt need	6		20%
yes- comfortable	8		27%
had one but didn't need/use it	0		0%

Votes: 29 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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Have any of you gotten tigthness, like a cramp in your upper leg/thigh area? I am 35 weeks and wonder if there is any concern for this?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1458 days ago)

yes and it's nothing to worry about	9		69%
never had	2		15%
other comments	2		15%

Votes: 13 Comments: 2 Read comments    Add comment

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Does anyone have the Fisher Price space saver high chair? Comments on it.
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1464 days ago)

no	1		50%
yes	1		50%

Votes: 2 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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Did you wash all the baby`s clothes and sheets, blankets, etc. before they used them for the first time?
(Baby-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1473 days ago)

Yes everything	38		80%
No	4		8%
I washed some things	5		10%

Votes: 47 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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Did you give a gift to the hostess of your baby shower? If so, what did you give her>?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1479 days ago)

yes	3		16%
no	15		83%

Votes: 18 Comments: 4 Read comments    Add comment

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Which name combo do you like better? We want something not too popular, but not weird either.
(Name-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1487 days ago)

Zachary Nathan	17		58%
Luke Nathan	2		6%
Tyler Nathan	9		31%
? with Nathan as middle name	1		3%

Votes: 29 Comments: 1 Read comments    Add comment

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How soon are you taking off of work before your due date?
(Pregnancy-poll poll by sgtoodles, 1501 days ago)

1-2 weeks	8		21%
3 weeks	2		5%
4 weeks	10		26%
working right up until the birth	18		47%

Votes: 38 Comments: 6 Read comments    Add comment