Life & Relationships: A&D

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Daughter Having Issues "Down There"

My 6 yo has been complaining of pain in her vaginal area, and it is very red. She wipes very well (possibly too well on occasion) and always goes front to back. She is constantly adjusting her underwear or scratching it - which isn't always appropriate! We tried putting A&D ointment on it, and that seems to help a little, but she doesn't like the feel of it. She also has eczema pretty bad, so I'm wondering if this could be another rash spreading from that... She has been taking a clean water bath every couple of days (no soap)...

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Tired and Really Frustrated with Hubby

I am so tired and on some heavy pain meds. I haven't taken them in a few days as you all know I have my 2 month old son to look after. Well tonight my hip and back are really killing me like to the point I am limping. So before bed I took one flexerill and one Darvaset. All the while I have my son in his car seat next to my side of the bed rocking him to sleep. He maybe gave me 15 minutes of sleep before wanting to be fed. I woke up my husband up several times to tell him it was his turn to feed since he hasn't done it all day. Earlier...

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Super Dry Skin During Pregnancy - Cocoa Butter? Coconut Oil? Anything Richer?

HI Moms: I'm 6 months pregnant with baby #2, and although cocoa butter seemed to make my belly happy for pregnancy #1, it doesn't seem to be doing the job anymore. My skin is literally peeling off and getting scaly in patches! Happily, no stretch marks on the belly, but is this the precursor? I've heard that coconut oil is supposed to be even better from my friends who are devotees of Whole Foods, but would love any advice on how not to become a molting snake!

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What Do I Need??

Hi all, I'm a first time mom to be, expecting a baby boy in 5 weeks and...

Working while Pregnant

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Sore Nipples at 9 Weeks Pregnant

With my daughter my nipples were never this sore. When you rub your hand over my nipples it feels like when your breastfeeding and the baby only latches on to the nipple. They are just so sore. My husband cant even touch them. Is there anything i can put on them to help with the soreness?