ptl9900

@ptl9900 (209)

Canada • Age 46

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Would you give up your career to raise your kids?

bettystep @bettystep (1) • Philippines 11 Jan 09

I'm moving up the corporate ladder faster than ever... but that means giving up time at home for the little ones. Over the holidays, I got to spend more time with them and I've noticed how much better they behave and how fast...

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ptl9900 If there is ever a choice between work and kids I would always choose my kids. I am a working mom. I have a six month old baby and I have not yet gone back to work after my delivery as we have one year maternity leave. The time you spend with your kids is...

17 Nov 09

Child Delivery (Normal or CS)

sethjill @sethjill (35) • Philippines 22 Jan 09

How does your angels came out in this world? is it through normal delivery or via ceasarean section? i have an induced labor and we were hoping then that i can have a normal delivery but after a day of being in the labor room we...

delivery

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ptl9900 I was induced and they tried for a normal delivery but the baby's heartbeat was going up and they had to finally go fo a cesarean. We were hoping it to be a normal delivery but I guess God had totally different plans. My daugther is 6 months and I guess...

17 Nov 09

how old did you have your first baby?

sethjill @sethjill (35) • Philippines 26 Mar 09

i had my baby when i was 25 years old and it was a planned pregnancy that is why i don't have any problems dealing with it as i went through the process....

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ptl9900 i ahd my first baby when I was 29 years old. I know t was a bit late but that was when it worked out. I was married when I was 26 and then we had to take care pf a few things before we could think of kids. It was all planned. My daugther is 6 months old and...

17 Nov 09

Using Diaper for baby

Zhizho @Zhizho (1350) • Indonesia 9 Jun 09

In the age,many mums choose to use diapers for their baby.Me too.I use diaper for my baby.I know,using diaper often or every day is not healthy for the baby.Like red and itchy on the skin even interference ureter.But I think,using...

baby

clothes

diaper

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ptl9900 I guess if you can afford diapers why not use them. The babies are less irritative and also they are happy and sleep more when they are dry. Also be due diligent to check and change their dapers as needed and also when changing give a few minutes to air out so...

17 Nov 09

Which would you rather be, a stay at home mommy, or a working mama?

amberveda @amberveda (15) • Philippines 22 Jul 09

being a full-time mother is the highest salaried jobs on my field, since the payment is pure love....-mildred vermont

mother

stay at home mom

working mom

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ptl9900 I am on a one year maternity leave now. I have a 6 month baby and at ths stage of my life, I cant imagine going back to work and leaving her. But that is just the way of life and inorder to give her a better life I will have to return after a yr. But for sure...

17 Nov 09

Shocking News

CDonohue @CDonohue (379) • United States 27 Oct 09

The baby einstein scam. According to what I read this morning, Disney is offering a refund to any parents who bought into the videos. Thinking these videos would help their kids in the long run. Now, The American Academy of...

baby einstein

parenting

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ptl9900 Wow. That is really sad to hear. I know lot of people buy them and now they should be feeling terrble. But I guess everyone should know that TV is bad for your kids in excess. It is always best to be interactive with them by yourself like play with them, talk...

17 Nov 09

Diapers

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

How can I dispose diapers in India as there is no proper waste disposal system there.

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Going to India

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

I live in Canada and I am going to India for a 2 month vacation. I also have a baby who is 6 months old. What are some of the things I should take to India for my 2 months stay.

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Shepherd's Pie

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

I had Shepherd's pie when i went to a restaurant the other day. Man it tasted so heavenly. I came home right away and searched the web on its contents. Does anyone have a good receipe for it?

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ptl9900 Oh ok. I should try it with the mushroom soup. Never done that before. Should I just pour it on top of the vegetables and meat?

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Shepherd's Pie

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

I had Shepherd's pie when i went to a restaurant the other day. Man it tasted so heavenly. I came home right away and searched the web on its contents. Does anyone have a good receipe for it?

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ptl9900 Wow that sounds very easy. When you say brown a hamburger do you mean to fry them? How long should I warm them and what temperature should I set the oven to?

17 Nov 09

Solid Food for Babies

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

What are some of the first solid foods that you can give your baby. Is it always necessary to start baby with Rice cereals?

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ptl9900 Is yogurt ok for the abies. I have heard that cow's milk is hard on their kidneys and so it is better to hold that off till a year.

17 Nov 09

Solid Food for Babies

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

What are some of the first solid foods that you can give your baby. Is it always necessary to start baby with Rice cereals?

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ptl9900 My baby is 5 months old now. I have tried a few fruits and vegetable and so far she has been having no problems.

17 Nov 09

Solid Food for Babies

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

What are some of the first solid foods that you can give your baby. Is it always necessary to start baby with Rice cereals?

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ptl9900 Oh ok. Does he take well to the mashed potatoes. I have not tried that yet. Did it create any additonal gas etc. I guess it is better to make the purees at home that buy the jar ones. It is much safer I guess. I am trying to make all the fruit and vegetable...

17 Nov 09

favourite flavour!

phoenix_7 @phoenix_7 (61) • India 11 Nov 09

well some like vanila some lyk chocolate some lyk strawberry n god knows wat else... i my case am nuts on chocolate... so which flavour u wud lyk to feast on...????

icecream

srawberry

vanila

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ptl9900 Ice cream..yummy my favorite food. I like butter pecan the best. It is much more creamier and has nuts in it too. Few other of my favorites include butterscoth, rum and raisin, mocha cream, cream and cookies, pistachio etc. Basically anything with nuts is...

17 Nov 09

Solid Food for Babies

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

What are some of the first solid foods that you can give your baby. Is it always necessary to start baby with Rice cereals?

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Solid Food for Infants

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

When is it a good time to start solids for your baby? My baby is five months now and I had started solids when she was four months old. She is fine in eating them. But some people say it is not good to start so early as solids...

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Shepherd's Pie

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 17 Nov 09

I had Shepherd's pie when i went to a restaurant the other day. Man it tasted so heavenly. I came home right away and searched the web on its contents. Does anyone have a good receipe for it?

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how to use tumeric?

paleorainy @paleorainy (630) • Italy 15 Nov 09

I guess the Asian guys here will be able to answer this. In which dishes can I put tumeric powder? I have a bit of it, just tumeric, not mixed with other spices, can I use it on anything?

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ptl9900 Turmeric is a very good spice with many medicinal properties. It is good when cooking vegetables and meat as it helps in better digeston. You can use it for your stir fries, frying meat and fish, any curries, barbeques etc. Just remember that it also adds a...

17 Nov 09

What is your handiest gadget for use in the kitchen?

MAllen400 @MAllen400 (829) 16 Nov 09

I have many kitchen gadgets and find it hard to decide which is my absolute favourite but at the end of the day I must say that it is a little stand by itself timer. It never lets me down. I have a timer on various things...

gadget

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ptl9900 There are lot of things that comes handy for me like scissors, seive and the list goes on...but the very best would be my Garlic press. I use garlc in most of my receipes as possible and putting the grinded garlic is best. It is easy to clean and less time...

17 Nov 09

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Reduce Morning Sickness

ptl9900 @ptl9900 (209) • Canada 19 Nov 08

Is there any way to reduce or stop the morning sickness? I am 7 weeks pregnant now and I am having terrible nausea and headache. I dont vomiit but always feel like doing it. Is there any way we can reduce this. Everyday morning...

nausea

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ptl9900 Thanks for the remarks. I have started keeping a pack of salt crackers next to the bed and have it as soon as I finish brushing. It helps in a lot of way too.

24 Nov 08