Expecting
- Expecting Pediatrician Q&A open session! Dr. Cheryl Wu from LaGuardia Place Pediatrics in SoHo is here to answer your questions.
- Is this a joke?
- this seems very odd
- LOL. you should post these AMAs on reddit, but thanks for taking the time to do it here
- Will look into it. Thanks. My office manager set it up for me here.
- when do i have to start vitamin D if i breastfeed? when should i stop?
- you should start within one month of birth (provided baby is full term) and give it as long as you're breastfeeding until 1 year of age
- What age do you usually start kicking out patients or recommending them to see an adult doctor?
- Usually through college. Then by the time they're Junior or Senior, we start to nudge them toward an internist.
- do grown kids still want prizes from the treasure chest? How does it feel to see patients who are larger than you?
- Of course! Well - they go for the lollipops usually. And they love the sparkly bandaids. Angry Birds is a big hit too. We joke around when the kids' heads hit the doorframe on the...(more)
- do grown kids still want prizes from the treasure chest? How does it feel to see patients who are larger than you?
- Usually through college. Then by the time they're Junior or Senior, we start to nudge them toward an internist.
- Do you die a little inside each time you are asked to fill out a camp or school form?
- when I used to work in the clinic, yes. now we have computerized forms :)
- my teen dd asked me to leave the room so she could spk to our dr ( family practice) in private. I am still pissed that the dr didnt insist I stay. innapprriate in your opinion to...(more)
- np - i think that is normal and to be expected.
- OP - no unfortunately when they are adolescents, they retain the right to speak with their doctors alone. Of course we encourage our teen-aged patients to discuss all matters...(more)
- thanks. makes sense.
- When you see kids with common colds, do you tell the parents you don't need to bring kids in for this? or do you not say anything?
- I tell them what to look for. In the preverbal kids, I ask parents to look for 4 things: whether they're sleeping normally, playing, eating/drinking, and peeing normally. If yes...(more)
- when you say honey, do you dilute the honey in water, or have them take honey straight from the jar?
- As long as they're over one, you can give it straight to them in a teaspoon as you would cough syrup (which is no longer recommended for children under 6). It acts as an...(more)
- when you say honey, do you dilute the honey in water, or have them take honey straight from the jar?
- I tell them what to look for. In the preverbal kids, I ask parents to look for 4 things: whether they're sleeping normally, playing, eating/drinking, and peeing normally. If yes...(more)
- What % of the pediatric population have strabismus problems that you see? Does it affect their life much?
- After a little googling, the prevalence of strabismus (prevalence = how many ppl have it; incidence = new diagnosis) is about 2-5% depending on which population. In my experience,...(more)
- what the heck is strabismus?
- crossed-eyes
- if a parent doesn't want their kid vaccinated, do you keep them in the practice or kick them out?
- I ask them to bring in what it is they've read, or try to get to the bottom of their fear (usually emotional), and try to come to a mutual agreement between keeping their child...(more)
- what do you say to parents of overweight kids?
- I generally see them every 3 months for weight check; when the problem is identified initially, I see them about every month, and ask them to only change one thing at a time: it's...(more)
- How bad is a glass of cola for kids maybe once a week?
- np-bad
- If it were up to me, this world will have no sugary drinks.
- what is the best time to come in for a ped visit? time and day of week pleas1
- It depends on your practice and how it is set up: whether it has walk-in hours, etc. But generally in busy practices, the later in the day, the more likely the longer the wait....(more)
- that is a great idea (newborns in the morning)
- It depends on your practice and how it is set up: whether it has walk-in hours, etc. But generally in busy practices, the later in the day, the more likely the longer the wait....(more)
- What age is your favorite to see?
- Babies - but mostly because I get to see them a lot. The most interesting is what I call the personality transplant that occurs when the kids turn 11-13. They go from a kid to a...(more)
- Do you think it's better for a teen boy to have a male doctor? If so, when would you make the transition? (DS has female doctor since birth.)
- It really depends on your child's preference. I can think of one teen boy in my practice that actually called my partner (female) when he got into his college of choice. It...(more)
- At what age should parents not come into the exam room with their kids? My DD is hitting 13 soon and I wonder if I should let her see the doctor in exam room herself
- I usually still have the parents come in first - time for them to voice their concerns regarding health etc. Sometimes the parent pulls me aside and want to tell me something in...(more)
- Have you noticed an increase in eye and hearing problems due the immense use of ipods and smartphones?
- I can absolutely tell you that I have seen some hearing loss due to loud music from teenagers' ipods/iphones. Fortunately, that's usually reversible. I usually ask them to turn on...(more)
- What are some illnesses there we really don't need to bring our kids to the ped?
- hmm... that's hard to say. Generally, if a child isn't too bothered by it (ie, if his her or her normal daily activities remain the same), then it's probably ok. But if you're not...(more)
- do you think it's important to space out vacs?
- No - I have faith in the vaccine committees that review pre- and post-production reactions etc that the vaccines we give are generally safe on a large scale. So the recommended...(more)
- thanks-I just heard that the schedule is based on the population as a whole-that you need to vaccinate some kids whenever they are in the office all at once, if they were more...(more)
- Yes - whenever we make a recommendation, ideally it's based on sound science and compatible with life (ie, practical to execute). If we had the money to figure out all alternative...(more)
- thanks-I just heard that the schedule is based on the population as a whole-that you need to vaccinate some kids whenever they are in the office all at once, if they were more...(more)
- No - I have faith in the vaccine committees that review pre- and post-production reactions etc that the vaccines we give are generally safe on a large scale. So the recommended...(more)
- what's your opinion on fluoride?
- If you live in an area where the water is flourinated, then you don't have to take fluoride supplement. I've asked a pediatric dentist, who actually said that even in areas w/o...(more)
- wow, thanks.
- If you live in an area where the water is flourinated, then you don't have to take fluoride supplement. I've asked a pediatric dentist, who actually said that even in areas w/o...(more)
- With the influx of high-deductible HSA insurance plans, do you notice your income decreasing a lot or that it's taking more work for you to bill the patients?
- Haha don't get me started on insurance. We do get more people complaining about the insurances. But we usually open a bottle of wine and commiserate together.
- Do you give all the shots or does a nurse usually do it?
- I do all of the shots. I do them very quickly and for the little ones, leave the room right away so they don't have much time to associate me with that part of the visit!
- Do we annoy you if we bring all 3 of our kids into the exam room even though only one is being seen?
- Eh - it depends. If they're well behaved children, I don't mind at all. In fact, it's really cute to ask them all questions about each other. The older ones all talk smack about...(more)
- My 4yo wails all the time when it's time for doctor and is uncontrollable for shots. Any tips on how to fix? Thanks
- 4 is a hard age. Developmentally, they are at the age when they are just petrified of any bodily harm, so I don't know why we pediatricians decided it's a great time for 4 shots....(more)
- OP ok gotta go see patients; will be back in my next break in schedule! These are all great questions, ladies.
- Expecting Where is the best place in NYC to get an amnio? TIA!
- ask on toddler..more people and congrats
- Expecting Is the baby yours?
- Expecting Overheard moms talking about pool in backyard. No interest here. Freaks me out. Too high stress.
- noted
- We are putting one in but most people in our town have them and I feel like my kids will never be home if we don't
- Yeah. Just sounds so high maintenance for you. Never totally relaxed. Not for me
- I didn't find it that stressful. We had a lot of safeguards. It never became an issue when I had babies/toddlers.
- ^our doors had latches very high up, we had a fence w locks, and a pool alarm.
- Np it would still totally freak me out. One person accidentally leaves something open/unlocked etc. it's just so not worth it to me
- Eh. I guess. But even 9 year olds drown. Always have to be vigilant.
- We have to be vigilant no matter what. They can step out the front door and get hit by a car.
- Right. But at home, when you are supposed to relax, it adds another serious layer. Can't deny that. Glad it works for u.
- We have to be vigilant no matter what. They can step out the front door and get hit by a car.
- ^our doors had latches very high up, we had a fence w locks, and a pool alarm.
- Ditto
- no interest here b/c of all the upkeep involved. Otherwise, I'd love it!
- I'd love it. I am a big swimmer and would use it all the time. alas no space for one.
- We have one and it is fine. It is fenced in it's own area. Nobody goes in the pool, or even the pool area, unsupervised.
- no interest here b/c our town pool is great (and cheap) and all the kids meet there to swim together all summer long. i don't want to be stuck at home, nor do i want the $$...(more)
- Expecting Psychic mom: Going in for 6 week ultrasound today after 2 embie transfer. Will I have heartbeat(s)? Twins?...(more)
- yes fraternal
- ^ good luck!
- OP: thanks! :)
- ^ good luck!
- yes fraternal
- Expecting Dh and I spent the latter half of our vacation fighting with each other because I suspect he's cheating on me (I have pretty good evidence) and today as I was dropping off dc, I...(more)
- why would you want to be with a man that cheater on you? are you trying to win him back
- im not sure he's actually fucked someone else it he's been flirty with someone over email and text at work. He denies it is anything more than flirtation. I love him more than...(more)
- you are co-dependent
- probably. Is that bad?
- it's not good
- probably. Is that bad?
- are you black- black men call women queens
- No
- you are co-dependent
- im not sure he's actually fucked someone else it he's been flirty with someone over email and text at work. He denies it is anything more than flirtation. I love him more than...(more)
- why would you want to be with a man that cheater on you? are you trying to win him back
- Expecting I didn't gain any weight till 18 weeks and in 3 weeks I put on 6 lbs. I'm going to be huge at time ofndeliv...(more)
- shut up
- ok I'll shut up after you answer my quesion
- you are 21 weeks pregnant and have only gained 6 pounds..unless you were obese to begin with this is very minimal weight gain andyou know it.
- my concern is putting on the weight in such a short period of time
- you are 21 weeks pregnant and have only gained 6 pounds..unless you were obese to begin with this is very minimal weight gain andyou know it.
- ok I'll shut up after you answer my quesion
- I'm 30 weeks with twins and have gained 50 lbs. relax.
- teins is a totally different ball game. I'm going to gain 40 with 1 db in 3 months!
- shut up
- Expecting Can you give me a list of favorite boys names that are NOT common - do not have to be American, but not middle eastern or asian. due any minute and have no name :(
- Padraigh, eamon, Damien, Augustus, Vincent.
- Adair. Bram. Cassius. Dax. Everett. Fox. Guthrie. Homer. Isadore, nn Izzy. Josiah. Killian. Levon. Miles. Nolan.
- OMG these are terrible, nn izzy for a boy? Just beat them all up now
- Everett! Love. My DS
- Np: I re read the list after I posted that and said actually, I like Everett. And I'm not just saying that.
- Everett! Love. My DS
- OMG these are terrible, nn izzy for a boy? Just beat them all up now
- Gianni
- Olivier. Paolo. Quentin. Reed or River. Seneca. Twombly. Uriah. Van. West. Xavier. Yves. Zander.
- Avi, ari
- Emmett, August, Eli, Renzo, Paulo, Mateo, Luca, Nico, Trip, Parker, Trey
- Expecting I am almost 39 wks and so ready. have no upset stomach but like 4-5 bm's today after barely going evert couple...could this be a sign?
- It was for me
- totally
- op- woo hoo!!!
- Yes!
- Yep. Get ready
- Expecting How to naturally bring on labor. soooo ready
- Sex
- nothing. But the old wives say sex, walking, spicy food, pineapple, eggplant
- Walk
- sex, castor oil, accupuncture
- cod liver oil - really
- Drinking it?
- no, rub it in your belly
- Np: don't! Can cause horribly painful diarrhea and still no labor.
- Drinking it?
- You and me both. I am sure ibwill go late.
- Expecting I really like the name Axel - Hebrew name but very European. Kind of bad ass - but strong and traditional. What aer your thoughts?
- no
- I know one. He's adorable.
- all i can think of is axl rose and i'm not even a fan of that group or that style of music. anyone of my generation will think that, i bet.
- i have a friend from belgium named Axel with a vanderblah blah last name. Axel rise is somehow wt though
- axel rose
- op-his real name is William - he's a striver
- I am sorry but Axel is not a hebrew name. It is German.
- wrong - http://babynames.merschat.com/index.cgi?function=View&bn_key=16925
- hebrew name? wtf you talking about?
- http://babynames.merschat.com/index.cgi?function=View&bn_key=16925
- i knew one in college. nice guy. have never heard it since. and i live in germany. it uncommon
- One of the Benz heirs was named Axel Benz
- Axel is not a hebrew name in the hebrew I know.
- the one i know is scandinavian, swedish I think.
- Expecting Pregnant again after miscarriage. Paralyzed by fear :(
- don't be. i had a really bad pregnancy had to terminate at 41/2 months but I got over it. the rsk you take is worth the outcome of a good pegnancy.
- I have been there. your odds are VERY good. I like too think about the fact that if pg#1 had gone through- I'd never have ds
- I was the same way. I lost my first at 15 weeks to trisomy 18. I was an absolute wreck my next pregnancy. I am now pregnant with my third child (so this is my fourth preg). I...(more)
- *hugs*
- I was too... hang in there. hugs.
- Expecting Psychic/IVF moms on?...(more)
- the single greatest predictor of successful IVF is the age of the mom.
- no, it's the age of the EGGS!
- you are correct. I misstated. Thank you for the correction
- i'm a 5 timer L-)
- isn't the age of the eggs the same as the age of the woman? (no ivf exp, just seems logical...)
- nope. isn't that crazy? there are women in their 20s with 'old' eggs and vice versa
- old meaning not good quality?
- correct
- old meaning not good quality?
- nope. isn't that crazy? there are women in their 20s with 'old' eggs and vice versa
- you are correct. I misstated. Thank you for the correction
- no, it's the age of the EGGS!
- where are you cycling?
- if we have good ones, this weekend
- oh sorry, SIRM NYC
- did you have PGD before? b/c that is a great indicator of success as long as you have no issues w/your uterus or lining etc
- nope this is my first IVF
- np I have 19mo twins thanks to SIRM! GL!
- thanks!
- did you have PGD before? b/c that is a great indicator of success as long as you have no issues w/your uterus or lining etc
- the single greatest predictor of successful IVF is the age of the mom.
- Expecting - no subject -...(more)
- What else am I getting? is it all gag gifts?
- reply to dog dress...(more)
- lololol.
- What else am I getting? is it all gag gifts?
- Expecting How much should we plan to spend on ds's bar mitzvah on average?
- Expecting Do you think that if Romney was passionate about the policies he ran for office on, he would still be trying to work on them? You dont have to be President to change things. I...(more)
- oh please
- why on earth would anyone vote for romney.
- I wonder this too. After that 47% video came out... man. That guy is out of touch, a huge asshole as a human, and a bold face liar
- Politicians at that level rarely act on their words. You see more of that on the local level.
- you voted for that tool? are you super rich? besides that, you know business supporting that walking disaster
- romney wasn't passionate about anything other than being president. having the status of president of the united states to pad his big ego. you're delusional if he thinks he...(more)
- Jesus, this. He could have pulled resources from Massachusetts for ny and nj when hurricane sandy hit....instead, he was campaigning in fla
- romney made it very clear that he didn't owe anything to the majority of Americans. If I were in the tiny minority of Americans that he did feel beholden to, i might be pissed,...(more)
- Who???
- Expecting Day off- just when I was going to leave to do errands- my big fat white kitty decides to sit and purr on me
- her big fat ass goes on the floor - manipulative little bastards :)
- Expecting I am just wonder how people on welfare afford dc and I am here not making too much but no debt, low mortgage and rental income-- and feel like I can't afford dc?!?
- hmmm rent $, free medical, breakfast and lunch at school...
- they can't afford them
- Love it free
- ^^is
- http://livingwage.mit.edu/...(more)
- Np: thank you
- you're welcome. I love those geeks at MIT.
- Ditto!
- you're welcome. I love those geeks at MIT.
- Np: thank you
- Expecting I have decided to embrace the fact I constanly have the most beat up looking car in the whole foods parking lot. I would get another one but this car although dinged up is ten...(more)
- who cares? do you really care? i am driving a 20 yr old car. i don't care
- own it baby!
- It's gettin' real in the whole foods parking lot
- where do you live?
- Beverly Hills-- to make it worst
- Growing up we always had the worst cars and mean the worst - literally falling apart. But my parents had a lot of money. They thought it was stupid to spend money on something...(more)
- smart
- was this in Groton or Marblehead?
- wealthiest people I know drive beat up cars :)
- i'm w. you. our car is a dump and i'm not willing to replace it until my kids are older.
- That's the reason you can afford to shop at Whole Foods ;)
- Op-- probably true!
- this is me, dress in rags, spend all my money at wholepaycheck
- Op- the funny thing is I can easily afford whole foods
- np really? that is really foolish. they sell GMO shit there too as well as produce from China. Idiots
- my WF lists country of origin and I don't buy processed junk, no matter where it's from, so we're good.
- Op- I go there for the meat, cheese, fish and dairy. Plus salad bar for lunch
- I always figure most of the shoppers at Whole Foods are judging me when I pull up in my SUV, but it's 8 yrs old, has 100K+ miles and is paid in full.
- Me too! But I also think they are judging who you don't carry a $500 plus bag
- Expecting I feel so sad I don't have a dc. I am 42, been with my younger dh for 8 years. At first I didn't want dc and when right when I was turning 40, things became very unstable...(more)
- Its not too late.
- not a luxury for the wealthy. you just made a choice that you are 2nd guessing. i'm sorry, we all have things like that in our lives.
- Yes I am second guessing why I didn't have a dc earlier-- but my mom keeps reminding me I didn't want one the
- i guess what i'm saying is that you may have had a reason that was valid and it's still valid now even though you think you've changed your mind. but i agree with the other...(more)
- Yes I am second guessing why I didn't have a dc earlier-- but my mom keeps reminding me I didn't want one the
- go out and have a kid. cut back on things that cost money. do not live a bitter lif. even people on welfare have kids.
- Look at the bright side of never having kids. You'll have A LOT more money and freedom with DH, and studies have shown a better marriage.
- have a kid. you'll never regret it. you will, however, regret not having one.
- What if I can't ttc?
- well if you can't, you can't. I was assuming op could.
- I never tried-- op
- then hop to it.
- I never tried-- op
- worry about that problem later--first, lower the goalie and have fun
- How long do you suggest I try before going to a doctor?
- at your age, 3 months
- How long do you suggest I try before going to a doctor?
- well if you can't, you can't. I was assuming op could.
- This
- What if I can't ttc?
- Expecting New here...what does "np" mean??
- new poster (vs. op = original poster, or or = original responder). helps keep track of who's talking
- ^^^also, nobody really uses the expecting board -- just post on toddler
- Welcome newbie. Means new poster. Go to Toddler board too!
- OK. Thanks, everyone!!
- new poster (vs. op = original poster, or or = original responder). helps keep track of who's talking
- Expecting Which kindle do you recommend?
- nook
- not a kindle and not an option imo
- paperwhite
- the app on my ipad
- i have the one with the keyboard and wifi. (got it a year and a half ago & love it)
- the lack of back light is better for your eyes
- I love my fire because it does other things, but sometimes I love my regular one because all it does is books.
- ^^i guess that's not really helpful. I use the fire the most.
- nook
- Expecting Poll: when will my nausea go away? signed, 13 weeks on a reglan pump. Feeling miserable as shit today
- Expecting Any photographer recs in westchester/ffld county?
- Expecting Awww my baby is the size of a kumquat. How cute :)
- mine is a carrot!
- how far along? Cute
- 21 weeks. due in early june. you?
- 10 weeks. august
- 21 weeks. due in early june. you?
- how far along? Cute
- mine is a carrot!