Guest guest Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 i do remember being nervous as well. I still set a timer for the 60 minutes each day. We don't always do it perfectly because if things are chaotic, her hair or the helmet may not be dry, but it keeps us aware of the time. If we need to, we reset it for another 5 minutes. The basic idea is to get the baby used to wearing the band. If you are late by a few minutes, you won't screw this up. But, the timer does work. Good luck and hopefully as will go well. , mom to 19 months 20 weeks in STARband (with 5 more to go) plus CST land first day Thank you all with your responses about nursing, all very supportive. My son got his starband fitted today and we will start tomorrow. gee, I've read all the instructions, it's overwhelming. Has anyone felt like this the first day too? makes me so nervous that i won't be precise with the hour on / hour off tomorrow...well, thanks again all. Mom to Sebastian (7 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I was overwhelmed as well. I like the idea of the timer. Our son tolerated his well. He just gets a bit annoyed when putting it on. A pacifier seemed to help when he was really fussy. Of course when you get up to 23 hrs a day you will only be taking it off once a day. Good luck! Robin SW Ohio > > > > i do remember being nervous as well. I still set a timer for the 60 minutes each day. We don't always do it perfectly because if things are chaotic, her hair or the helmet may not be dry, but it keeps us aware of the time. If we need to, we reset it for another 5 minutes. > > > > The basic idea is to get the baby used to wearing the band. If you are late by a few minutes, you won't screw this up. But, the timer does work. Good luck and hopefully as will go well. > > > > , mom to 19 months > > 20 weeks in STARband (with 5 more to go) plus CST > > land > > > > > > > preview image Lilypie Baby Ticker Lilypie Baby Ticker > > first day > > > > > > > Thank you all with your responses about nursing, all very supportive. > My son got his starband fitted today and we will start tomorrow. gee, I've read all the instructions, it's overwhelming. > Has anyone felt like this the first day too? makes me so nervous that i won't be precise with the hour on / hour off tomorrow... > well, thanks again all. > > Mom to Sebastian (7 months) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Being overwhelmed is completely normal. It does not have to be a "precise" thing as long as you are getting close you are doing your baby a favor. Give it a week or so and it will be routine. Also if you are really concerned (i.e. - neurotic like me...) you can set up a dry erase board and chart the times. I MAY, or may not have an excel spread sheet filled out for that sort of thing...... This group is so helpful, anytime you have a questions just type away and within the hour you will have great advice! Kirsten From: alexcz2004 <alexcz2004@...>Plagiocephaly Sent: Monday, April 6, 2009 9:03:31 PMSubject: first day Thank you all with your responses about nursing, all very supportive. My son got his starband fitted today and we will start tomorrow. gee, I've read all the instructions, it's overwhelming. Has anyone felt like this the first day too? makes me so nervous that i won't be precise with the hour on / hour off tomorrow...well, thanks again all. Mom to Sebastian (7 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Dear , When I read your post about your first day after being diagnosed, I thought to myself, " I must have moved on, because I rarely go there anymore, and when I do, it is no longer and emotional place. " There is so much positive news in our community that I think we have all been energized by it and for the most part can look ahead to the future and " see " where we will be 10 years down the road. The landscape has changed dramatically. We are living better and longer now. I don't mean to intone that we can live worry free, but we are certainly are at a better place than we were the day when we were diagnosed, are we not, would you concede to that? We certainly have more assurance that we will even have a future, who woudda thunk it then? It was so bleak, I could not venture beyond 5 years and it has been nearly as long as Bobby's venture into CML land. I have a great affinity for this group, because I think we have the ability to inspire each other and to reach out to our fellows in an uplifting way. Hands & hearts, Lottie Duthu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 So true--when I do go back to that day it is just with the thought that I actually feel LUCKY to have CML--when you look at all the other types of cancer there are and the dearth of treatments for them--aren't we the lucky ones to have a wonderful series of meds that actually induces a remission--and we are able to live our lives without that fear constantly hanging over us. I have lost several dear family members to cancer of different types and believe me, their experience is so different from mine--the look of fear in the eyes, the feeling of hopelessness--none of that has been my experience. I am indeed blessed, as are we all. And, we have each other. That is no small thing. In solidarity, Vicki > > Dear , > > When I read your post about your first day after being diagnosed, I thought to myself, " I must have moved on, because I rarely go there anymore, and when I do, it is no longer and emotional place. " There is so much positive news in our community that I think we have all been energized by it and for the most part can look ahead to the future and " see " where we will be 10 years down the road. The landscape has changed dramatically. We are living better and longer now. I don't mean to intone that we can live worry free, but we are certainly are at a better place than we were the day when we were diagnosed, are we not, would you concede to that? We certainly have more assurance that we will even have a future, who woudda thunk it then? It was so bleak, I could not venture beyond 5 years and it has been nearly as long as Bobby's venture into CML land. > > I have a great affinity for this group, because I think we have the ability to inspire each other and to reach out to our fellows in an uplifting way. > Hands & hearts, > Lottie Duthu > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 > > This is harder than I thought. I would love some questions answered. I am looking for some recipes. I have a list from my allergist of what I can eat and what is not allowed. I tested #3 of being allergic to Candida. +++Hi there. Welcome to our group. What is your name please? There are over 250 recipes on my website: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/recipes/index.php Also I own a Candida Recipes group: Recipes_For_Candida_Healing/ Please do not rely on food tests for allergies, since allergies are very misunderstand. First, labs use contaminated foods to do testing, so of course a person is going to react to them - see this article: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/allergy4.php Second, the list of allergy symptoms are exactly the same as the list of healing symptoms, and many people get the two mixed up. Of course there are many God-given foods that are healing and necessary for the body in order to detoxify and heal itself, so it is understandable they will cause healing/detoxifying reactions because our bodies are designed to have them in order to be healthy. See this articles to understand: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/heal14.php Also allergy tests are based upon the Antibody Theory, which is totally false: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/menu5_3_2.php In order to consume foods that cause healing reactions you start with small amounts and slowly increase them, so your reactions are more tolerable. But you shouldn't avoid them since they are exactly what your body needs in order to be healthy. Please ensure you read two important articles so you understand candida, and know what you need to do and why: 1) How to Successfully Overcome Candida http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro2.php 2) Curing Candida, How to Get Started http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/intro1.php For encouragement and inspiration see these wonderful Success Stories by members of this group: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/success/index.php All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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