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Injection...owhhhh

Yesterday my baby get her MMR injection , such a brave girl..she never cry .. hooray for Lyana. Actually she never cry whenever she need to have injection..
But bad news..the DR said that her weight not enough according to the standard graf....before this her last weight (6month) is about 8kg..but now she only 8.6kg that mean increase only 0.6kg. I so shocked..she like to eat..she breastfeed well..she eats a lot of healthy food..but than she also a very active baby..So the DR advise me to bring her monthly check up...no need to give vitamin..just monitor her weight..hope she ok...huhu..I need to feed her more food??

BABY VACCINES

By Julianne Deveraux

Immunizations protect your baby against many dangerous childhood diseases. Your pediatrician will advise you when to schedule appointments for your baby's vaccinations. Here's what you should know about your baby's vaccines

For a complete schedule of immunizations, visit medem.com.

Early childhood immunizations are an important safeguard against serious illnesses for your baby. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommend that children be immunized against eleven different diseases during the first two years. While it may be difficult to hear baby cry when she gets a shot, remember the pain only lasts seconds, but the benefits will last a lifetime. Here is a brief rundown of each of the vaccines your baby needs:

Hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver that's caused by a virus and can result in liver damage or failure. Some babies can develop Hepatitis B if their mothers are infected with it before or during pregnancy. If mom tests positive for Hepatitis B or her status is unknown, baby may be given the vaccine in the hospital right after birth. If baby doesn't receive the vaccine in the hospital, this vaccination should be given within the first 2 months. Two additional doses also are recommended within baby's first year.
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP) vaccine
This vaccine protects against three diseases -- diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (or whooping cough):
- Diphtheria is a serious infectious disease caused by bacteria that produce toxins which inflame the nervous system and heart and can result in heart failure and paralysis.
- Tetanus results from bacteria that grow in wounds and that produce a toxin which affects the nervous system and causes muscle spasms and paralysis, especially in the jaw area. It's also called lockjaw.
- Pertussis, or whooping cough, another infectious disease caused by bacteria, is especially dangerous for babies under the age of 1. It's most well-known symptom is a debilitating racking cough.
This vaccine comes in two forms -- the DTP form, which includes diphtheria, tetanus, and whole cell pertussis vaccines, and the DTaP form, which includes diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccines. In 1997, the American Academy of Pediatrics began recommending the DTaP vaccine as the preferred form of the vaccine because it's less likely to cause a reaction in baby. The vaccine should be given in five doses at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, around 18 months, and before your child enters school, between 4 and 6 years of age. A sixth dose of diphtheria and tetanus vaccine is recommended between 11 and 16 years of age.

Baby may have a mild reaction to this vaccine, which includes a slight fever (under 102 degrees F), fussiness, and redness in the thigh area where the shot is given. These symptoms typically last up to 2 days and your baby's doctor may suggest giving baby acetaminophen to your child to ease the fever.
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB) vaccine
Haemophilus influenzae type B isn't the viral infection that everybody calls the flu. Instead, it's a fast-moving bacterial infection that can cause baby to have ear and bronchial infections. HIB also can lead to meningitis in children under the age of 2, so it is important that you protect your child with three doses of the HIB vaccine during the first year -- at age 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months. Experts also recommend that a fourth dose be given before your child's second birthday.
Polio vaccine
Polio, short for poliomyelitis, is a serious viral disease that starts with a fever and can lead to paralysis, muscle atrophy, and permanent disability. In its most severe forms, polio can cause death. Polio vaccine comes in two forms, IPV (inactivated polio vaccine) which is given by injection and OPV (oral polio vaccine) which is given by mouth. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends giving the vaccine at 2 months, 4 months, 12 to 18 months, and between 4 and 6 years of age. You and your baby's doctor can decide whether a schedule of all-OPV, all-IPV, or a combination of both forms is best for your baby.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
This vaccine provides coverage for three diseases in a single shot -- measles, mumps and rubella (or German measles):
- Measles is a viral infection that causes distinctive red spots and is characterized by cold-like symptoms and a high fever.
- Mumps is an infectious viral disease that results in swelling of the parotid gland that's just in front of the ear and the salivary glands. The swelling can occur on the sides of one or both cheeks. Mumps usually is accompanied by a fever and pain when the patient opens his mouth or eats.
- Rubella, or German measles, is similar to measles in that it's a viral infection that results in a fever, swollen glands and a rash.
The first MMR vaccine is usually given when baby is between 12 and 15 months and seldom has any serious side effects. The second shot (booster) is recommended between 4 to 6 years of age. Baby, however, may be more sleepy than usual and have a mild rash, slight fever, or slight swelling in the neck or diaper area.
Varicella Vaccine
This vaccine protects against chicken pox, a viral infection which is highly contagious and results in a blisterlike rash that's very itchy. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children receive the varicella vaccine between the ages of 12 and 18 months. A second dose also is recommended at between 11 and 12 years of age.

Turn 1 years old

My baby girl already turn 1 years old ...so fast right...time fly too fast...heheh...

More tips for you..BOY or GIRL ??

Will your baby be a boy or a girl? This ancient chart is supposed to predict your child's gender, based upon your age and the month of conception!

More about the chart
The chart was supposedly discovered in a tomb and is rumored to be over seven centuries old. (The original is said to be on display at the Beijing Institute of Science in China.) How accurate is it? Reports vary -- so don't repaint the nursery based on the results -- but it's still fun to see what is predicted for you! To make it easier to read, we have separated the chart into two. You should also base your age on your lunar age. Lunar months are about 29 days long.

Age at conception: 18 to 31
Use this chart if you were between the ages of 18 and 31 at the time of conception. Find your age along the top, and the month of conception down the left-hand column. Find where the two intersect to find your prediction!

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Age at conception: 32 to 45
Use this chart if you were between the ages of 32 and 45 at the time of conception. Find your age along the top, and the month of conception down the left-hand column. Look where the two intersect to get your prediction!

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Don't forget
This chart is for entertainment purposes only. It is not a guarantee and we make no claims as to its accuracy. It's here just for fun, but yes, the original birth chart is said to be real and some reports suggest better than 50/50 accuracy.

Did you know that...

ALKALINITY favors the conception of a baby BOY

ACIDITY favors the conception of a baby GIRL

The folk wisdom

If you want your baby to be a boy, should you eat more red meat? To get a girl, should you treat yourself to chocolate? Or make love under a full moon?

Everyone's heard at least one of these stories , and we all know they're just urban myths, but...what if, by chance, one of these methods actually works? Couples who'd give anything for a daughter or a son may want to give one or two of them a shot (heck, it can't hurt, right?). We've collected some of our favorite folklore about how to make a boy or girl. Share your ideas in the comment box at the bottom of the page — especially anything that has worked for you.

(A caveat: Those of you who are truly serious about sex selection should be sure to see our article on what the scientists say. Also, don't forget to take our quiz on the myths and realities of baby-making to find out what can really help you conceive.)

Your child is what you eat
According to folk wisdom, what you put in your body before conceiving may affect what comes out nine months later.

If you want a boy...

> Eat more meat — the redder the better.

> Stick with salty snacks such as pretzels and chips.

> Dads-to-be: Stock up on soda, especially cola drinks.

If you want a girl...

> Both partners should eat lots of fish and veggies.

> Give in to your chocolate craving, or just eat sweets in general.

The joy of sex
Quite a few old wives' tales about sex selection involve theories about the best way to make love if you want to influence your baby's gender.

If you want a boy...

> Lie down after sex and stay there for a while. Supposedly that gives the boy sperm a chance to beat the girl sperm to the egg.

> Make love standing up.

> Try the rear-entry position.

> Focus on his pleasure — if the male partner climaxes first, supposedly you're guaranteed a boy.

> Give in to seduction — if the man is the one to suggest some baby-making, you'll get a boy.

> Gals, sleep to the left of your partner.

If you want a girl...

> Give the missionary position a go.

> Make love with the woman on top.

> Focus on her pleasure — if the woman orgasms before her partner, you can decorate your nursery in pink.

> Take the lead — if the woman initiates sex, you'll get a girl.

It's all in the timing...or the direction
In a society where many people still check their daily horoscope for guidance, is it any surprise that superstition and folklore also dictate when to make love if you want to pick your baby's sex?

If you want a boy...

> Make love when there's a quartermoon in the sky.

> Have sex at night.

> Mark your calendar — more boys are conceived on odd days of the month.

> Follow the compass — one of our users swears that pointing the woman's head north while you make love guarantees a boy.

If you want a girl...

> Do the baby dance when the moon is full.

> Make a date for love in the afternoon.

> Get together on the even days of the month.

Get Pregnant??

If you have been trying to get pregnant, you probably know the importance of timing intercourse in order to have the greatest possible chance of conception. This planner can be customized to help take out some of the guesswork when it comes to knowing your most fertile days.

Finding the best dates
This pregnancy planner calculates the optimum days for achieving pregnancy up to six months in advance. This tool can help you become aware of their ovulation and the peak/preferred times for sexual activity. The plans are based on the fact that, for the majority of women, ovulation happens 14 days before the next menstrual period. The planner calculates fertility dates and suggest dates for pregnancy testing and will also estimate a due date based upon successful fertilization during the cycle.

If you are trying for a boy or girl, the planner will also suggest some actions that may influence the gender of your child, based on the scientific research of Dr Landrum Shettles and David M Rorvik, who published findings in a book called "How to choose the sex of your baby: The Method Best Supported by Scientific Evidence."

Before you begin, there are a few things to keep in mind:

Cycles longer than 35 days or shorter than 21 days cannot be calculated by this program.
This calendar cannot be used to reliably prevent pregnancy.
There is no guarantee that you will achieve pregnancy by using this information.
This tool and information contained within are intended as medical advice. Consult with your healthcare provider ifyou have questions or concerns.

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How can I get my toddler to walk more?

My toddler wants to be carried everywhere. How can I get her to walk more?

Expert Answers

Penelope Leach, child psychologist

Demanding to be carried gets a lot of toddlers into trouble, especially when they refuse to walk with a moving adult yet will happily run circles around a seated one.

Though this irritating behavior may look like laziness or defiance, it's seldom anything of the kind. Toddlers' early walking isn't about getting from point A to point B, but has a pattern of going and coming to an adult base. If the base moves, the pattern is disrupted and your child may plop herself down on the ground and howl. If you move slowly, she won't follow because she can't. If you go back and take her hand she may stay with you for a few steps, but even with that physical link she can't keep walking beside you. She demands to be carried because, until she's around 3 years old, that's the only way she can stay with you.

If your toddler isn't able to walk with you and you don't want to (or can't) carry her, the obvious answer is to use a stroller, though that may not be his first choice. Even after they're capable of walking along with other people, almost all small children go through phases when they want to be carried far more than adults want to carry them.

Being carried is close, cuddly, and emotionally rewarding. What's more, its physical advantages don't stop at relieving tired legs. When you lift your toddler, her view expands from legs and wheels to the world as you see it; she's well above anything that might seem dangerous (like passing dogs) and she can see adult faces and hear what you're all saying to each other. That's a lot to give up, so you'll need to make walking or riding equally enjoyable for her.

Sometimes children who are developmentally capable of walking along hand in hand with an adult still make a fuss about doing so. The problem then may be that reaching up to that adult hand is pretty uncomfortable and gets worse still every time the child stumbles and gets yanked back upright.

Walking is fun and feels safe for both of you if you let your toddler tuck herself in front of you and push the stroller with your hands on either side of hers, or if there are safe stretches of the route where you can chase or race each other. If that fails, though, and she only wants to be carried, try taking turns: "I'll carry you to that big tree, and then you walk (or ride) to the corner." No trees or corners? Try counting instead; she may even get distracted before you reach 100.

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