My husband and I are trying considering having another child. We are fiscally able to and physically able to, but we have second thoughts. He works is a professor and is very tied up with work, he feels it would just be more stress on his day-to-day life. We are already blessed with our daughter Olivia Jane (who is 7 and a tap dancer) and our son Matthew Brooks ( who is 14 and a skater - we don't get it either). How does having a third child transform your life, 2 positives, 2 negatives - thanksWhat are highlights of being a parent to three children?
Believe me it is hard to adjust to a new baby but it is a blessing. I had a single child just last year and now I am a proud mother of seven beautiful children. Thankfully (I feel bad saying so) the sextuplets were released from the NICU on different days. First Alexis came home. I could tell Hannah (she was 18 months at the time) was not exactly thrilled but we adjusted as a family. Three days later Colin came home and it was hard to adjust but we again did so as a family. The hardest came two days later when Aaden and Grace came home. I was a little upset that I had to now adjust to these as a group but I was just happy to have my children home. Thankfully a week later Sophia and Michael were discharged and our family of nine was complete. Yes it is hard to adjust but they are your children and you will have your daughter to help you a lot and even your son with a few things. Hope I helped you with your decision.What are highlights of being a parent to three children?
I just had my third, so we're going through the 'new adjustment' phase. LOL So far, the kids love him. My oldest is 5 and is always in my face while I'm nursing so he can see the baby. :) Positives - for me at least - I feel like my family is more complete (although before we left the hospital I was already asking my husband about #4 LOL!). Another positive - they have each other to grow up with and everything once we're gone.
A negative - people perceive a third child as a 'luxury' or something you only do if you're crazy. Two children is perceived as the perfect number of kids, so if you do decide to have another, be prepared for stupid comments and people treating you like you're odd or selfish.
I can't think of another negative - someone said the age gap, which could be a negative but could also be a plus, too. It helps that my children are older and more self-sufficient, and can also help me out, too. Having them close in age doesn't mean they'll get along or be any closer to each other than those aren't close in age.
I have four and mine are all really close ( 6, 5, 3 and 22 months ), so I don't know how much help I will be. I can't imagine life without them now.
A positive for me is that when I take a moment to look at my family I feel complete, I never really had that peace until we had our last one. Another is watching their relationships and interactions with each other, especially since I know how important my siblings are to me as an adult.
Negatives obviously more expensive all the way around, and some days there can be a lot of squabbling going on, but the positives out weigh the negatives a hundred times over!
I have three and wouldn't trade it.
Mine are a lot closer together, so to list out positive and negatives probably wouldn't help you out, as our families are quite different (mine are nearly 6, 2.5 and 1).
The interaction is great - yes, it pulls out more sibling rivalry, but once you've got more than one, it's there anyhow.
Once the third is there, you won't be able to imagine your family without him or her.
I have 3, its just always fun here...always someone to play with for the kids, it hectic as hell but the oldest helps out too. A HELL of a lot more laundry LOL, and money wise it gets insane, but I dont know how to explain it it feels more full and more of a complete family. Sorry if that didnt help...
a positive would be that you have another little angel to raise =)
another positive would be you are brining another life into the world
the negative would be that there would be a pretty big age difference between your first son and the new baby
one more kid to the family wont change much.... But you may have some pretty long nights. Once you have the child i think that all you can do is love him/her. everything is positive from there on out.
someone will have to sit out on the rides at disney land
Friday, November 25, 2011
How to Skateboard and persude your parents to get you one?
So im persuading my parents to get me a skateboard. And it looks like so much fun. But i realy wanna learn the basics like starting, stopping, jumping, turning. Nothing fancy. I know it sounds retarded but watevzzz.How to Skateboard and persude your parents to get you one?
If your parents think it's is too dangerous like mine did, tell them exactly wat you said. ';It sounds like fun and it would be a great hobby for me to get into';
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-S鈥?/a>
when i started i checked out this site...it helped a lot
but what really helped me out was my friends...they taught me lots of tricks after i leared the basicsHow to Skateboard and persude your parents to get you one?
well....you can do what I did. show them that it's not as dangerous as they may think. show them you can do stuff without hurting yourself. I've been skating for 5 months. haven't broke ANYTHING!! haven't hurt myself. Most I have had was a sprain ankle cause I landed wrong. lasted a few hours and the pain was gone. when you fall, you don't feel it because of all the adrenalyn
If your parents think it's is too dangerous like mine did, tell them exactly wat you said. ';It sounds like fun and it would be a great hobby for me to get into';
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-S鈥?/a>
when i started i checked out this site...it helped a lot
but what really helped me out was my friends...they taught me lots of tricks after i leared the basicsHow to Skateboard and persude your parents to get you one?
well....you can do what I did. show them that it's not as dangerous as they may think. show them you can do stuff without hurting yourself. I've been skating for 5 months. haven't broke ANYTHING!! haven't hurt myself. Most I have had was a sprain ankle cause I landed wrong. lasted a few hours and the pain was gone. when you fall, you don't feel it because of all the adrenalyn
How to get expelled without parents getting mad?
I'm not really planning on doing this but i am curious how would i get expelled from my highschool and have a good enough reason for my parents to be the least mad possible?How to get expelled without parents getting mad?
By standing up for a principal greater than the puny rules and laws of the school district. For example, engaging in a fight to defend a helpless person being bullied or tormented. Schools may suspend or expel for fighting, but the reason for the fight was for a greater good.How to get expelled without parents getting mad?
Fight for a cause, For example, find some evil that your school is doing like uniforms and take the flag of individualism and break the rules through the power of civil disobedience. Your parents will respect your strong fight for the right type opinion and you'll get kicked out of school for breaking the rules multiple times
face like u are supper depressed and beat someone up all the while telling them that u are feeling pain inside that no one will ever understand and at least that person can see and feel ur pain... but u also will have to start self-injuring, being reclusive, be very adjitated ex call ur mom a b****. after uv been expeled they will take u to a pychyatrist (if they can get you in in that short of time) then just sit there dont talk to them act really missunderstood and angry. they will either give you meds mostly likely anti-deppressants and mood stabelizers, and perhaps anti-psychotics and hospitalization if you tell them ur homisidal or suididal. anyway if you go to a mental intitution you will only have to work on homework a few hours a day. but ull be bored and ull hate taking that medicine. --- so really what this proves if you really go through with this plan u probably would be as mentaly ill as the imaginative senerio --- bottom line----- its not worth it
You could fake a nervous breakdown and get confined to a mental institution for a few months.
In any case, what's the purpose? Once you were expelled what is your game plan? Go to another school? Find a job and place of your own? Just live in the family basement?
pass out a bible to everyone in school and start trying to teach everyone about God. The public school system HATES that. and im sure your parents wouldn't be mad
not possible
get them earplugs
move out
By standing up for a principal greater than the puny rules and laws of the school district. For example, engaging in a fight to defend a helpless person being bullied or tormented. Schools may suspend or expel for fighting, but the reason for the fight was for a greater good.How to get expelled without parents getting mad?
Fight for a cause, For example, find some evil that your school is doing like uniforms and take the flag of individualism and break the rules through the power of civil disobedience. Your parents will respect your strong fight for the right type opinion and you'll get kicked out of school for breaking the rules multiple times
face like u are supper depressed and beat someone up all the while telling them that u are feeling pain inside that no one will ever understand and at least that person can see and feel ur pain... but u also will have to start self-injuring, being reclusive, be very adjitated ex call ur mom a b****. after uv been expeled they will take u to a pychyatrist (if they can get you in in that short of time) then just sit there dont talk to them act really missunderstood and angry. they will either give you meds mostly likely anti-deppressants and mood stabelizers, and perhaps anti-psychotics and hospitalization if you tell them ur homisidal or suididal. anyway if you go to a mental intitution you will only have to work on homework a few hours a day. but ull be bored and ull hate taking that medicine. --- so really what this proves if you really go through with this plan u probably would be as mentaly ill as the imaginative senerio --- bottom line----- its not worth it
You could fake a nervous breakdown and get confined to a mental institution for a few months.
In any case, what's the purpose? Once you were expelled what is your game plan? Go to another school? Find a job and place of your own? Just live in the family basement?
pass out a bible to everyone in school and start trying to teach everyone about God. The public school system HATES that. and im sure your parents wouldn't be mad
not possible
get them earplugs
move out
This comes from a worried parent so please no jokes. What happens if my 3 month old son can't go poo?
We had to put him on the second formual as he was just sucking the first 1 dry! But now we have changed, his bowl movements have almost stopped. The last time that he went was 2 days ago. We have seen the Doc and he said not to give him nothing to help him go and that he would go eventually. The Health Care worker isn't much help either.This comes from a worried parent so please no jokes. What happens if my 3 month old son can't go poo?
It's probably the formula change. Also, it's normal for some formula fed babies to go up to five days without pooping.
There are suppositories to help, though.This comes from a worried parent so please no jokes. What happens if my 3 month old son can't go poo?
Infant Constipation
Most parents, at some stage, worry about their infant’s bowel movements.
Maybe you are concerned because the frequency of your baby’s stools has decreased. Perhaps you became alarmed when your baby appeared to strain while trying to poop. If these changes coincide with your baby being unsettled, it’s only natural that you would wonder if he could be constipated.
bWhat is constipation?
It’s not the frequency of bowel movements or straining that determines if a baby is constipated or not, it’s the consistency of the stool. A baby is constipated if he passes firm, dry pebbly poop. However, if his poop is fluid, soft or paste consistency, then he’s not constipated.
Crying while passing a bowel movement, bleeding from the anus, abdominal pain and reduced appetite can also be signs a baby is constipated.
WHAT INFANT STOOLS LOOK LIKE…
When baby is breast fed
Consistency: Soft or runny.
Color: Yellow mustard to orange with little white flecks that look like seeds.
Frequency: Can vary from every feed to once per week.
When baby is formula fed
Consistency: Soft paste.
Color: Grayish green, yellow, tan or brown, depending on the type of formula.
Frequency: Every 1 to 2 days.
When baby is eating solid food
Consistency: Paste to formed stools. Often contains undigested food.
Color: Can vary depending on what is eaten.
Frequency: Can be less frequent – particularly for a breast fed baby.
CHANGE IN FREQUENCY
It’s true that infant constipation can result in less frequent bowel movements than normal. However, a decrease in the number of times your baby poops each day doesn’t necessarily mean he’s constipated.
A change in diet e.g. switching formula or introducing new foods can result in changes in the amount and how often a baby poops.
A decrease in the number of times a breast fed infant passes a bowel movement is often noticeable around 4 weeks of age, as baby’s digestive system begins to mature. Although a formula fed baby’s digestive system matures at the same rate, a change in number of times a formula fed baby passes a bowel movement may not be obvious at this time.
STRAINING
Adults strain as a result of constipation, but constipation is not the only reason a baby will strain while trying to pass a bowel movement. Provided his poop is not firm, dry or pebbly, then he’s not constipated.
It can be very alarming when as a parent you see your young baby draw his little legs up and grunt and groan and go red in the face while tying to poop. However, this is very normal behavior for an infant particularly in the early weeks of life! Straining helps move the stool through his intestines.
Straining commonly occurs around 2 - 4 weeks of age, as baby becomes more aware of his body sensations. He strains as he’s learning to control his body. He needs to figure out which muscles do what and how much effort is needed to pass a bowel movement. He will often use a little more effort than is necessary to begin with as he’s learning. Within a couple of weeks he will become a “poop expert” and the straining should settle.
Straining can also occur when baby is learning to pass a larger or slightly thicker consistency stool than he’s used to, e.g. when changing from breast feeding to formula or when he first starting on solids. This also, is normal and generally settles within a week or so.
* Staining is normal, but crying during straining can be a sign of constipation.
COMMON CAUSES OF INFANT CONSTIPATION
Inadequate fluid
The type of formula
New foods
Low fibre
Food intolerance
Inadequate fluid
Is your baby gaining appropriate amounts of weight for his age?
Is he passing lots of urine?
If the answer is no, he may not be getting enough fluid in the form of breast milk or formula and this can lead to constipation.
A breast fed baby does not need extra fluids until he starts eating solid foods. Even then only small amounts are offered, more for the benefit of providing learning opportunities than for hydration. Additional fluids should not replace breast milk.
Depending on the climate, a formula fed baby may not need extra fluids until he commences solids. However, if you live in a warmer climate, offering baby water (in addition to formula) is often recommended at an earlier age.
Check how you are preparing his formula. Make sure you are adding the correct number of scoops of formula powder to water, as recommended by the manufacturer. Take care not to overfill or tightly pack the formula powder in the scoop. This can lead to a more concentrated formula resulting in constipation.
The type of infant formula
Switching formula (or switching to cows milk) can lead to a change in stool consistency, resulting in either constipation or loose runny poop. Most often this change is only temporary, until your baby’s little tummy gets used to the new formula.
Some types and brands of formula are more constipating than others. If constipation continues to be a problem for your little one, it may be necessary to change formula.
New foods
It’s common for a breast fed baby to experience constipation for the first time when solid foods are introduced into his diet. His little body is just not used to digesting anything other than breast milk. Introduce new foods slowly to allow time for him to adjust.
Some foods are more constipating than others. If your baby passes a firm, dry, pebbly poop, think back to what he’s eaten in the previous 24 hours. Did you offer him a new food? If there’s something you can identify, wait until his constipation has cleared, then try offering it in smaller amounts next time.
Low fibre
Fibre is only found in plant foods such as cereals, fruits and vegetables. Babies over 6 months with high intakes of formula or cows milk (only recommended after 12 months) can become constipated. It’s not the milk itself that cause this, it’s simply that the child fills up on milk which means he will have no appetite for other foods which provide fibre.
Food intolerance
Persistent constipation can be a sign of milk or food intolerance.
Some Medications Common medications given to babies can sometimes cause constipation.
pain-killers containing paracetamol, acetaminophen and ibuprophen
antibiotics
antacids containing aluminium
Infant constipation remedies
Most babies are not truly constipated unless they experience all of the following:
1. Firm, dry pebbly stools
2. No bowel movement for 2-3 days for formula fed babies and 7-10 days for breastfed babies, and
3. Strains while trying to poop.
Unless your little one has a problem with all three, she’s probably not constipated and you needn't do anything. If baby is constipated, treatment may be necessary. I suggest you start with the simple things first.
* It’s rare that a fully breast fed baby will become constipated prior to the commencement of solids. 7 or 10 days without a poop can be very normal where baby is only offered breast milk. Breast milk is the perfect food for babies and very little is left to waste. Breast milk also has a natural laxative effect, that helps protect baby against constipation.
Natural remedies
Water
Sugar e.g. brown sugar or corn syrup (Karo)
Fruit juice
Water
Increasing the amount of water offered, is often more effective than adding sugars to a baby’s diet. For babies less than 6 months of age, offer 1 oz of cooled boiled water, once or twice a day. For babies over 6 months offer 2 oz once or twice a day.
Sugar
A remedy for constipation that has been around for centuries and still recommended today is to add some form of sugar to a baby’s diet. The sugar works by drawing additional fluid into baby’s bowel to soften the stools. Sugar can come from fruit, in the form of fructose or sorbitol or sucrose from sugar cane.
It’s commonly recommended to add sugar (particularly brown sugar) or corn syrup (Karo) to baby’s formula. Rather than do this, I suggest you offer it in a small amount of cooled boiled water for two reasons…
The additional water is helpful, and
If baby becomes accustomed to drinking the sweetened formula he may fuss with feeding once the sugar or corn syrup is stopped.
Caution: In previous generations, honey was recommended as a natural sugar to relieve constipation. It is no longer recommended that children under 12 months be offered honey because the associated risk of botulism (a gastro-intestinal illness).
Brown Sugar
Add ½ teaspoon of brown sugar (the one used for cooking) to 1 oz of cooled, boiled water.
Offer this to baby 3 times a day, directly before formula feeds, only until he passes a soft stool.
*Although brown sugar is recommended because it contains molasses, white sugar would do.
Karo syrup
Corn syrup is a mildly sweet, concentrated solution of sugars derived from corn starch. A common brand is Karo. Light Karo is recommended for treating infant constipation.
Add 1 teaspoon of Karo syrup to 4 oz of cooled boiled water. Offer 1 oz of this solution to baby from a bottle, just before formula feeds, twice a day only until he passes a soft stool.
Caution: Only add sugar or corn syrup to your little one’s diet if you are treating constipation.
Fruit juice
Offer diluted apple, prune or pear juice. Dilute the juice to ¼ strength to start with, by adding cooled boiled water to the juice. Slowly increase the concentration to ½ strength if necessary.
Offer 1 oz of diluted juice to babies 2 – 6 months or 2 oz for babies over 6 months, twice a day until the poop has softened. Give less rather than more to start with. Too much juice can result in abdominal gas, bloating and diarrhea.
Unlike added sugars (including Karo), fruit juice can be offered on a regular or daily basis to maintain soft stools.
Caution: Do not treat infant constipation with juice and additional sugars (including Karo) at the same time. Choose only one treatment.
Fruit
Rice cereal, bananas, and pureed apple can result in firmer stools. Carrots and squash are constipating for some babies. Prunes, peaches, pears, plums, apricots, and peas make stools softer.
For a baby under 9 months, avoid citrus fruits such as orange, grapefruit and pineapple as the acid content in these fruits can be harsh on little tummies, as well as the skin around his mouth and bottom (when it comes out).
Recommendations for relieving infant constipation
Babies under 2 months old
1. Offer additional water – 1 oz once or twice a day.
2. Try brown sugar or Karo syrup.
3. Change formula if constipation returns.
Babies between 2 – 6 months
1. Offer additional water – 1 or 2 oz once or twice a day.
2. Try brown sugar or Karo syrup OR diluted fruit juice.
3. Change formula if constipation returns
Babies over 6 months
1. Offer additional water - 2 oz once of twice a day.
2. Offer baby a mixed grain cereal.
3. Offer fruit juice or daily if necessary to maintain soft stools.
4. Increase the amount of fruit offered daily.
Babies over 12 months
1. Offer plenty of water.
2. Increase activity.
3. Check milk intake, decreasing the amount to 24 oz per day if necessary.
4. For those who are trained or in the process or toilet training, encourage regular toilet times or sit child on the potty after meals.
Medications
Laxatives
Laxatives are only necessary if natural remedies have failed or where constipation is severe. Although many different types of laxatives can be purchased over the counter, most laxatives are not suitable for babies and small children. If you feel your little one’s needs a laxative to relieve his constipation, we recommend you consult your doctor about the best treatment.
Different laxatives work in different ways.
Some simply soften the stool.
Others act as a peristaltic stimulant (in other words, they stimulate the natural contractions of the bowel, in order to push the stool out).
Some offer a combination of a softener with a peristaltic stimulant.
Others offer additional fibre.
Laxatives can be given to babies orally in the form of drops or anally by suppository or enema.
What to do when baby is constipated and strains
When baby strains, lift his knees to his chest (which is a natural squatting position). Or gently move his legs backwards and forwards in a ‘bicycle’ motion. Also…
Try a warm bath and/or a tummy massage.
Tummy massage
Baby’s large bowel sits in his abdomen in one large loop. Poop travels around his large bowel in a clockwise direction. To assist him to expel gas that can occur with constipation, it’s best to follow the natural path of his large bowel.
Put some oil on your hands and gently massage his abdomen (the area under his ribs) in a clockwise direction using long stroking actions. Alternate this with lifting his knees and the ‘bicycle’ motion.
When to see your doctor
If baby cries while straining.
If constipation remains a persistent problem.
If the number of wet diapers each day have also decreased.
If your baby passes an unusual stool or has blood in his poop.
If you notice any bleeding from baby’s anus.
For advice on suitable laxatives.
*If you are concerned your baby’s constipation is due to iron, please consult your doctor before making any changes to his diet.
*Constipation in infants is rarely due to excess iron. Low iron formula should only be given if recommended by your doctor
sorry if its too long as i cant get the link to come up for it lol
take him to the doc. my son was 6 weeks old when he ended up in hospital due to constipation(he was only pooing once a week!) i had recently changed to sma hungry baby (because he was) and i think thats what caused it. i tried orange juice to help him but nothing worked and the doctor kept telling me he was crying 24/7 because of colic, and i knew it wasnt that. in the end he started passing out and turning blue because he was in that much pain, so i took him to the hospital and in the end i was listened to and my child was given lactulose. and he improved almost immediately(i also used to massage his bum cheeks together...dont ask why but it works) he eventually stopped needing the laxitive when he started on proper food. hes four now so it worked out alright in the end, thank god
If this was my baby I would be back down the doctors. My health visitor used to reccomend a small amount of fresh orange juice but that was 8 years ago so it may have changed since then but it never done any of my babies any harm. Have you asked your pharmacist sometimes they can be better than the doctors. I wouldnt leave it any longer then 2-3 days. Good luck.
Well years ago it was suggested to give the baby a drink of sugar water ( not too sweet) or a teaspoon of gripe water.
An old fashioned remedy but one which worked. My health visitor recommended it.
If it gets to three days, give him a baby-size glycerin suppository and he'll do a big doodle in under 20 minutes.
here are things i did with my baby and she was formula fed, and she had times like this. also pay attention if they are farting, if they are, then they are constipated. makesure to have rash cream on their tush at all times so it don't hurt when it comes out.
1. hold baby up on your chest with their legs bent. start patting their butt upwards for awhile. take a break, do it again. that always helped my child
2. once a day give them a bottle of water with some apple juice in it. that worked too.
3. lay them on their back, and bend their knees to their tummy and stretch out, keep doing that. GOOD LUCK!
I would say he's constipated. Try giving him prune juice.
if he starts crying because he's got a bellyache, give him a drink of boiled water with a tiny bit of sugar or a spot of apple juice in it. He'll be fine.
Use 1 less scoop of formula, eg: 7oz water 6 scoops.His body need to get used to the extra fats and stuff in the higher formula..Give plenty of cool boiled water to drink.If that doesn't work seek medical advice.
please see a real doctor, f you're really worried and nothing changes!!
As long as it's not causing him pain or discomfort then he's fine. They are right, he'll go on his own eventually. Although when he does, that diaper change won't be a lot of fun.
thats pretty normal for his age so do not worry. My son started going every other day at 3 months and now hes almost 5 months and still doing that. Its very normal so do not worry. The only thing you need to worry about is if they start not having many wet diapers. My son has not went in 2 days as well :).
i see everyone saying to give him water but the DR actually told us to stay away from it bc their kidneys are working overtime and water is the last thing they need for them (kidneys). Just wait another day I am sure he will have a bog poo tomorrow and everyone will feel better (I wish that for my son too, lol. )
it is perfectly normal ; scares the heck out of most parents .....
try feedin a jar of 1st prunes with a spoon ..... that will definately get him goin ....
my son started skipping days at two mths from twice a day and it scared us so bad ......
also Similac Advanced plus Iron makes babies poo alot ... just a regular 8 oz bottle should do the trick ....
my 15week old baby didn't go for7days.so i gave him 1ounce pure orange juice mixed with 1 once of boiled water. he went that evening.
Hi, a lot of people have suggested water, sugar water , juice etc, I wouldnt do this without checking with your doctor, as their kidneys may struggle to cope. There are a couple of other things you can try, massage his stomach in a clockwise direction around his belly button, this is the direction of the bowel and can help to get things moving. Also if you are in the UK, you can buy ready to drink cartons of formula which as they contain preservatives can help your son to become more regular, I swopped to this for a couple of months with my daughter and she was soon going regularly again.
2 days isnt really anything to worry about, just make sure you are still getting plenty of wet nappies and keep an eye on his stomach, if it appears to be bulging more than normal, or you can real a hard 'knot' when massaging then go back to your doctor. Hope this helps , I remember the worries of bowel movements and sympathise !!! :)
Make sure he has plenty of cooled boiled water to keep his system hydrated.
You could also try well-diluted fruit juice - orange or apple.
Don't go for the old fashioned sugared water idea, it just dries the system up further.
Second formula is harder to digest - that is the whole point of it - but the downside of this is that it can change bowel habits. Your baby not going for 2 days isn't really a cause for concern. Anything up to once a week is considered normal. He will probably get used to the formula in a few days and start to poop normally again.
i put my daughter on hungry baby milk and was told to add 1/2 oz of extra water to each feed so 7.5 water to 7 powder etc to help. baby needs to go to the loo as eventually it will poison his system (it will take a while so dont worry its not going to happen in the next couple days!)
my cousin had twins, 1 of which just stopped going to the loo, she is now on pica sulphate and latculose (sorry about the spelling) you may also find if hes straining that lifting his legs up so his knees are nearer his chin might help him a little too, this was what my cousin was told by the hospital dr.if he still doesnt go in the next couple days take him back to the dr!
DONT BE TOO ALARMED BUT WHAT I DID WAS GAVE MY KID THERE MILK THEN ON THE NEXT FEED ILL GIVE THEM A BOTTLE OF WATER SO'S THEY WONT BE CONSTIPATED AND NOW I HAVE GRANDCHILDS MY DAUGHTER NOW DOES WHAT I DID WITH THEM ONE FEED MILK NEXT FEED BOILED WATER COOLED
Are you breastfeeding too or just formula? If you are still producing milk, my advice would be to breastfeed him as much as you possibly can for a week. Breastmilk is the most suited to a baby's immature body and therefore doesn't put so much strain on the digestive system. I had this problem when I moved my baby onto solids at 6 months, after she became constipated, I stopped the solids, reverted back to breastfeeding only for 1 month on the advice of my breastfeeding counsellor and she was fine.
The poor little guy. It must be equally distressing for him as well since he has no idea what's happening. Best thing is to keep him hydrated. I know that at his age he has a sensitive stomach as well as the rest of his system. I wouldn't fool around, get him to your nearest hospital. The specialists there will likely put him on an IV and keep him for observation. Is he having runny bm's? If so, then wait a day or two for the formla to adjust. His system has to get used to the second formula. If in doubt, return to the first formula x 1/2. Still take him into the hospital where he can be checked properly. They have the X-ray machines, Lab and other Doctors available.
its
so bad because its inside and for baby is so hard to manage!
you must use a black draught or enema!
dont listen to everybody that baby get use ti it !I had a problem with my baby for about 5 month but in one day everythink will came ok!
You must do somethink as soon as possible!!!!!!
It's probably the formula change. Also, it's normal for some formula fed babies to go up to five days without pooping.
There are suppositories to help, though.This comes from a worried parent so please no jokes. What happens if my 3 month old son can't go poo?
Infant Constipation
Most parents, at some stage, worry about their infant’s bowel movements.
Maybe you are concerned because the frequency of your baby’s stools has decreased. Perhaps you became alarmed when your baby appeared to strain while trying to poop. If these changes coincide with your baby being unsettled, it’s only natural that you would wonder if he could be constipated.
bWhat is constipation?
It’s not the frequency of bowel movements or straining that determines if a baby is constipated or not, it’s the consistency of the stool. A baby is constipated if he passes firm, dry pebbly poop. However, if his poop is fluid, soft or paste consistency, then he’s not constipated.
Crying while passing a bowel movement, bleeding from the anus, abdominal pain and reduced appetite can also be signs a baby is constipated.
WHAT INFANT STOOLS LOOK LIKE…
When baby is breast fed
Consistency: Soft or runny.
Color: Yellow mustard to orange with little white flecks that look like seeds.
Frequency: Can vary from every feed to once per week.
When baby is formula fed
Consistency: Soft paste.
Color: Grayish green, yellow, tan or brown, depending on the type of formula.
Frequency: Every 1 to 2 days.
When baby is eating solid food
Consistency: Paste to formed stools. Often contains undigested food.
Color: Can vary depending on what is eaten.
Frequency: Can be less frequent – particularly for a breast fed baby.
CHANGE IN FREQUENCY
It’s true that infant constipation can result in less frequent bowel movements than normal. However, a decrease in the number of times your baby poops each day doesn’t necessarily mean he’s constipated.
A change in diet e.g. switching formula or introducing new foods can result in changes in the amount and how often a baby poops.
A decrease in the number of times a breast fed infant passes a bowel movement is often noticeable around 4 weeks of age, as baby’s digestive system begins to mature. Although a formula fed baby’s digestive system matures at the same rate, a change in number of times a formula fed baby passes a bowel movement may not be obvious at this time.
STRAINING
Adults strain as a result of constipation, but constipation is not the only reason a baby will strain while trying to pass a bowel movement. Provided his poop is not firm, dry or pebbly, then he’s not constipated.
It can be very alarming when as a parent you see your young baby draw his little legs up and grunt and groan and go red in the face while tying to poop. However, this is very normal behavior for an infant particularly in the early weeks of life! Straining helps move the stool through his intestines.
Straining commonly occurs around 2 - 4 weeks of age, as baby becomes more aware of his body sensations. He strains as he’s learning to control his body. He needs to figure out which muscles do what and how much effort is needed to pass a bowel movement. He will often use a little more effort than is necessary to begin with as he’s learning. Within a couple of weeks he will become a “poop expert” and the straining should settle.
Straining can also occur when baby is learning to pass a larger or slightly thicker consistency stool than he’s used to, e.g. when changing from breast feeding to formula or when he first starting on solids. This also, is normal and generally settles within a week or so.
* Staining is normal, but crying during straining can be a sign of constipation.
COMMON CAUSES OF INFANT CONSTIPATION
Inadequate fluid
The type of formula
New foods
Low fibre
Food intolerance
Inadequate fluid
Is your baby gaining appropriate amounts of weight for his age?
Is he passing lots of urine?
If the answer is no, he may not be getting enough fluid in the form of breast milk or formula and this can lead to constipation.
A breast fed baby does not need extra fluids until he starts eating solid foods. Even then only small amounts are offered, more for the benefit of providing learning opportunities than for hydration. Additional fluids should not replace breast milk.
Depending on the climate, a formula fed baby may not need extra fluids until he commences solids. However, if you live in a warmer climate, offering baby water (in addition to formula) is often recommended at an earlier age.
Check how you are preparing his formula. Make sure you are adding the correct number of scoops of formula powder to water, as recommended by the manufacturer. Take care not to overfill or tightly pack the formula powder in the scoop. This can lead to a more concentrated formula resulting in constipation.
The type of infant formula
Switching formula (or switching to cows milk) can lead to a change in stool consistency, resulting in either constipation or loose runny poop. Most often this change is only temporary, until your baby’s little tummy gets used to the new formula.
Some types and brands of formula are more constipating than others. If constipation continues to be a problem for your little one, it may be necessary to change formula.
New foods
It’s common for a breast fed baby to experience constipation for the first time when solid foods are introduced into his diet. His little body is just not used to digesting anything other than breast milk. Introduce new foods slowly to allow time for him to adjust.
Some foods are more constipating than others. If your baby passes a firm, dry, pebbly poop, think back to what he’s eaten in the previous 24 hours. Did you offer him a new food? If there’s something you can identify, wait until his constipation has cleared, then try offering it in smaller amounts next time.
Low fibre
Fibre is only found in plant foods such as cereals, fruits and vegetables. Babies over 6 months with high intakes of formula or cows milk (only recommended after 12 months) can become constipated. It’s not the milk itself that cause this, it’s simply that the child fills up on milk which means he will have no appetite for other foods which provide fibre.
Food intolerance
Persistent constipation can be a sign of milk or food intolerance.
Some Medications Common medications given to babies can sometimes cause constipation.
pain-killers containing paracetamol, acetaminophen and ibuprophen
antibiotics
antacids containing aluminium
Infant constipation remedies
Most babies are not truly constipated unless they experience all of the following:
1. Firm, dry pebbly stools
2. No bowel movement for 2-3 days for formula fed babies and 7-10 days for breastfed babies, and
3. Strains while trying to poop.
Unless your little one has a problem with all three, she’s probably not constipated and you needn't do anything. If baby is constipated, treatment may be necessary. I suggest you start with the simple things first.
* It’s rare that a fully breast fed baby will become constipated prior to the commencement of solids. 7 or 10 days without a poop can be very normal where baby is only offered breast milk. Breast milk is the perfect food for babies and very little is left to waste. Breast milk also has a natural laxative effect, that helps protect baby against constipation.
Natural remedies
Water
Sugar e.g. brown sugar or corn syrup (Karo)
Fruit juice
Water
Increasing the amount of water offered, is often more effective than adding sugars to a baby’s diet. For babies less than 6 months of age, offer 1 oz of cooled boiled water, once or twice a day. For babies over 6 months offer 2 oz once or twice a day.
Sugar
A remedy for constipation that has been around for centuries and still recommended today is to add some form of sugar to a baby’s diet. The sugar works by drawing additional fluid into baby’s bowel to soften the stools. Sugar can come from fruit, in the form of fructose or sorbitol or sucrose from sugar cane.
It’s commonly recommended to add sugar (particularly brown sugar) or corn syrup (Karo) to baby’s formula. Rather than do this, I suggest you offer it in a small amount of cooled boiled water for two reasons…
The additional water is helpful, and
If baby becomes accustomed to drinking the sweetened formula he may fuss with feeding once the sugar or corn syrup is stopped.
Caution: In previous generations, honey was recommended as a natural sugar to relieve constipation. It is no longer recommended that children under 12 months be offered honey because the associated risk of botulism (a gastro-intestinal illness).
Brown Sugar
Add ½ teaspoon of brown sugar (the one used for cooking) to 1 oz of cooled, boiled water.
Offer this to baby 3 times a day, directly before formula feeds, only until he passes a soft stool.
*Although brown sugar is recommended because it contains molasses, white sugar would do.
Karo syrup
Corn syrup is a mildly sweet, concentrated solution of sugars derived from corn starch. A common brand is Karo. Light Karo is recommended for treating infant constipation.
Add 1 teaspoon of Karo syrup to 4 oz of cooled boiled water. Offer 1 oz of this solution to baby from a bottle, just before formula feeds, twice a day only until he passes a soft stool.
Caution: Only add sugar or corn syrup to your little one’s diet if you are treating constipation.
Fruit juice
Offer diluted apple, prune or pear juice. Dilute the juice to ¼ strength to start with, by adding cooled boiled water to the juice. Slowly increase the concentration to ½ strength if necessary.
Offer 1 oz of diluted juice to babies 2 – 6 months or 2 oz for babies over 6 months, twice a day until the poop has softened. Give less rather than more to start with. Too much juice can result in abdominal gas, bloating and diarrhea.
Unlike added sugars (including Karo), fruit juice can be offered on a regular or daily basis to maintain soft stools.
Caution: Do not treat infant constipation with juice and additional sugars (including Karo) at the same time. Choose only one treatment.
Fruit
Rice cereal, bananas, and pureed apple can result in firmer stools. Carrots and squash are constipating for some babies. Prunes, peaches, pears, plums, apricots, and peas make stools softer.
For a baby under 9 months, avoid citrus fruits such as orange, grapefruit and pineapple as the acid content in these fruits can be harsh on little tummies, as well as the skin around his mouth and bottom (when it comes out).
Recommendations for relieving infant constipation
Babies under 2 months old
1. Offer additional water – 1 oz once or twice a day.
2. Try brown sugar or Karo syrup.
3. Change formula if constipation returns.
Babies between 2 – 6 months
1. Offer additional water – 1 or 2 oz once or twice a day.
2. Try brown sugar or Karo syrup OR diluted fruit juice.
3. Change formula if constipation returns
Babies over 6 months
1. Offer additional water - 2 oz once of twice a day.
2. Offer baby a mixed grain cereal.
3. Offer fruit juice or daily if necessary to maintain soft stools.
4. Increase the amount of fruit offered daily.
Babies over 12 months
1. Offer plenty of water.
2. Increase activity.
3. Check milk intake, decreasing the amount to 24 oz per day if necessary.
4. For those who are trained or in the process or toilet training, encourage regular toilet times or sit child on the potty after meals.
Medications
Laxatives
Laxatives are only necessary if natural remedies have failed or where constipation is severe. Although many different types of laxatives can be purchased over the counter, most laxatives are not suitable for babies and small children. If you feel your little one’s needs a laxative to relieve his constipation, we recommend you consult your doctor about the best treatment.
Different laxatives work in different ways.
Some simply soften the stool.
Others act as a peristaltic stimulant (in other words, they stimulate the natural contractions of the bowel, in order to push the stool out).
Some offer a combination of a softener with a peristaltic stimulant.
Others offer additional fibre.
Laxatives can be given to babies orally in the form of drops or anally by suppository or enema.
What to do when baby is constipated and strains
When baby strains, lift his knees to his chest (which is a natural squatting position). Or gently move his legs backwards and forwards in a ‘bicycle’ motion. Also…
Try a warm bath and/or a tummy massage.
Tummy massage
Baby’s large bowel sits in his abdomen in one large loop. Poop travels around his large bowel in a clockwise direction. To assist him to expel gas that can occur with constipation, it’s best to follow the natural path of his large bowel.
Put some oil on your hands and gently massage his abdomen (the area under his ribs) in a clockwise direction using long stroking actions. Alternate this with lifting his knees and the ‘bicycle’ motion.
When to see your doctor
If baby cries while straining.
If constipation remains a persistent problem.
If the number of wet diapers each day have also decreased.
If your baby passes an unusual stool or has blood in his poop.
If you notice any bleeding from baby’s anus.
For advice on suitable laxatives.
*If you are concerned your baby’s constipation is due to iron, please consult your doctor before making any changes to his diet.
*Constipation in infants is rarely due to excess iron. Low iron formula should only be given if recommended by your doctor
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take him to the doc. my son was 6 weeks old when he ended up in hospital due to constipation(he was only pooing once a week!) i had recently changed to sma hungry baby (because he was) and i think thats what caused it. i tried orange juice to help him but nothing worked and the doctor kept telling me he was crying 24/7 because of colic, and i knew it wasnt that. in the end he started passing out and turning blue because he was in that much pain, so i took him to the hospital and in the end i was listened to and my child was given lactulose. and he improved almost immediately(i also used to massage his bum cheeks together...dont ask why but it works) he eventually stopped needing the laxitive when he started on proper food. hes four now so it worked out alright in the end, thank god
If this was my baby I would be back down the doctors. My health visitor used to reccomend a small amount of fresh orange juice but that was 8 years ago so it may have changed since then but it never done any of my babies any harm. Have you asked your pharmacist sometimes they can be better than the doctors. I wouldnt leave it any longer then 2-3 days. Good luck.
Well years ago it was suggested to give the baby a drink of sugar water ( not too sweet) or a teaspoon of gripe water.
An old fashioned remedy but one which worked. My health visitor recommended it.
If it gets to three days, give him a baby-size glycerin suppository and he'll do a big doodle in under 20 minutes.
here are things i did with my baby and she was formula fed, and she had times like this. also pay attention if they are farting, if they are, then they are constipated. makesure to have rash cream on their tush at all times so it don't hurt when it comes out.
1. hold baby up on your chest with their legs bent. start patting their butt upwards for awhile. take a break, do it again. that always helped my child
2. once a day give them a bottle of water with some apple juice in it. that worked too.
3. lay them on their back, and bend their knees to their tummy and stretch out, keep doing that. GOOD LUCK!
I would say he's constipated. Try giving him prune juice.
if he starts crying because he's got a bellyache, give him a drink of boiled water with a tiny bit of sugar or a spot of apple juice in it. He'll be fine.
Use 1 less scoop of formula, eg: 7oz water 6 scoops.His body need to get used to the extra fats and stuff in the higher formula..Give plenty of cool boiled water to drink.If that doesn't work seek medical advice.
please see a real doctor, f you're really worried and nothing changes!!
As long as it's not causing him pain or discomfort then he's fine. They are right, he'll go on his own eventually. Although when he does, that diaper change won't be a lot of fun.
thats pretty normal for his age so do not worry. My son started going every other day at 3 months and now hes almost 5 months and still doing that. Its very normal so do not worry. The only thing you need to worry about is if they start not having many wet diapers. My son has not went in 2 days as well :).
i see everyone saying to give him water but the DR actually told us to stay away from it bc their kidneys are working overtime and water is the last thing they need for them (kidneys). Just wait another day I am sure he will have a bog poo tomorrow and everyone will feel better (I wish that for my son too, lol. )
it is perfectly normal ; scares the heck out of most parents .....
try feedin a jar of 1st prunes with a spoon ..... that will definately get him goin ....
my son started skipping days at two mths from twice a day and it scared us so bad ......
also Similac Advanced plus Iron makes babies poo alot ... just a regular 8 oz bottle should do the trick ....
my 15week old baby didn't go for7days.so i gave him 1ounce pure orange juice mixed with 1 once of boiled water. he went that evening.
Hi, a lot of people have suggested water, sugar water , juice etc, I wouldnt do this without checking with your doctor, as their kidneys may struggle to cope. There are a couple of other things you can try, massage his stomach in a clockwise direction around his belly button, this is the direction of the bowel and can help to get things moving. Also if you are in the UK, you can buy ready to drink cartons of formula which as they contain preservatives can help your son to become more regular, I swopped to this for a couple of months with my daughter and she was soon going regularly again.
2 days isnt really anything to worry about, just make sure you are still getting plenty of wet nappies and keep an eye on his stomach, if it appears to be bulging more than normal, or you can real a hard 'knot' when massaging then go back to your doctor. Hope this helps , I remember the worries of bowel movements and sympathise !!! :)
Make sure he has plenty of cooled boiled water to keep his system hydrated.
You could also try well-diluted fruit juice - orange or apple.
Don't go for the old fashioned sugared water idea, it just dries the system up further.
Second formula is harder to digest - that is the whole point of it - but the downside of this is that it can change bowel habits. Your baby not going for 2 days isn't really a cause for concern. Anything up to once a week is considered normal. He will probably get used to the formula in a few days and start to poop normally again.
i put my daughter on hungry baby milk and was told to add 1/2 oz of extra water to each feed so 7.5 water to 7 powder etc to help. baby needs to go to the loo as eventually it will poison his system (it will take a while so dont worry its not going to happen in the next couple days!)
my cousin had twins, 1 of which just stopped going to the loo, she is now on pica sulphate and latculose (sorry about the spelling) you may also find if hes straining that lifting his legs up so his knees are nearer his chin might help him a little too, this was what my cousin was told by the hospital dr.if he still doesnt go in the next couple days take him back to the dr!
DONT BE TOO ALARMED BUT WHAT I DID WAS GAVE MY KID THERE MILK THEN ON THE NEXT FEED ILL GIVE THEM A BOTTLE OF WATER SO'S THEY WONT BE CONSTIPATED AND NOW I HAVE GRANDCHILDS MY DAUGHTER NOW DOES WHAT I DID WITH THEM ONE FEED MILK NEXT FEED BOILED WATER COOLED
Are you breastfeeding too or just formula? If you are still producing milk, my advice would be to breastfeed him as much as you possibly can for a week. Breastmilk is the most suited to a baby's immature body and therefore doesn't put so much strain on the digestive system. I had this problem when I moved my baby onto solids at 6 months, after she became constipated, I stopped the solids, reverted back to breastfeeding only for 1 month on the advice of my breastfeeding counsellor and she was fine.
The poor little guy. It must be equally distressing for him as well since he has no idea what's happening. Best thing is to keep him hydrated. I know that at his age he has a sensitive stomach as well as the rest of his system. I wouldn't fool around, get him to your nearest hospital. The specialists there will likely put him on an IV and keep him for observation. Is he having runny bm's? If so, then wait a day or two for the formla to adjust. His system has to get used to the second formula. If in doubt, return to the first formula x 1/2. Still take him into the hospital where he can be checked properly. They have the X-ray machines, Lab and other Doctors available.
its
so bad because its inside and for baby is so hard to manage!
you must use a black draught or enema!
dont listen to everybody that baby get use ti it !I had a problem with my baby for about 5 month but in one day everythink will came ok!
You must do somethink as soon as possible!!!!!!
How do you convince your parents into letting you have a cell phone?
School is almost out and next year I will be playing sports.My friend will have to take me to practice in the mornings but if she gets sick a day how will she contact me?
Also I need a phone to contact my dad becaus the house phone is to busy.My mom could pay the cell bill with her child support money Plus I can get a cheap cell but how can I get her to buy me one?
Do you know anything about prepaid cellphones?How do you convince your parents into letting you have a cell phone?
This is a good question. I recently convinced my mom to buy me a plan. If you aren't going to use your phone every night to talk to your friends, I would suggest a prep aid plan. I've had one for over 2 years, and they are terrible if you talk to people a lot, but they are good if not that much. Theres a prepaid plan called virgin mobile (www.virginmobile.com) and they have great deals on phones. They have phones from anywhere between free and I think $90. You can pick either prepaid or monthly, and no contract. You can switch from prepaid to monthly anytime you would like, and the cheapest prepaid plan is $20 every 3 months. You should check it out.How do you convince your parents into letting you have a cell phone?
I have convinced my dad to get me a cellphone. I wrote a list of about 10 reasons (mostly practical reasons) of why i should have one and I got one. I also promised to pay for any extra minutes i went over on. And if youre wondering about pre paid phones, you pay for the minutes as you need them. theres is no going over in minutes on a prepaid phone, because once the minutes are gone, they are gone until you load more minutes on to it with a prepaid minutes card.
BE extra good!
Prepaid phone plans can be tricky sometimes so be sure to read between the lines...but they're much better if you're on a budget. just pay for the minutes and texts (this will get you if you are an avid texter) you used for the month. If you really like texting and stuff you should just get a phone plan with less minutes and unlimited texting (go w/ verizon or sprint, much more affordable in texting than AT%26amp;T)
If you are seriously having a problem convincing your parents...you could try a points system?
-For every good thing you do, you get points. The more points the better! When you reach a certain point, like a goal, you get your phone? (I know sounds like a cheezy parenting tip, but it works most of the time!)
Getting a free phone initially won't save you too much money...you only pay for the phone once. You pay for the contract monthly.
Good luck!
Buying the phone is the cheapest part. Paying the monthly fee is the problem. Why would you expect your mother to pay for a phone to call your father?? Don't use that excuse! Tell her that if you had a phone, she could always find you immediately and if your were in trouble you could call her. Appeal to her sense of ';motherhood'; where a mother protects her young.
If she gets a sick day she can call your house. You didn't mention how old you are. How about getting a part time job to make some money for yourself and maybe help out a bit?wholesale cosmetics
Also I need a phone to contact my dad becaus the house phone is to busy.My mom could pay the cell bill with her child support money Plus I can get a cheap cell but how can I get her to buy me one?
Do you know anything about prepaid cellphones?How do you convince your parents into letting you have a cell phone?
This is a good question. I recently convinced my mom to buy me a plan. If you aren't going to use your phone every night to talk to your friends, I would suggest a prep aid plan. I've had one for over 2 years, and they are terrible if you talk to people a lot, but they are good if not that much. Theres a prepaid plan called virgin mobile (www.virginmobile.com) and they have great deals on phones. They have phones from anywhere between free and I think $90. You can pick either prepaid or monthly, and no contract. You can switch from prepaid to monthly anytime you would like, and the cheapest prepaid plan is $20 every 3 months. You should check it out.How do you convince your parents into letting you have a cell phone?
I have convinced my dad to get me a cellphone. I wrote a list of about 10 reasons (mostly practical reasons) of why i should have one and I got one. I also promised to pay for any extra minutes i went over on. And if youre wondering about pre paid phones, you pay for the minutes as you need them. theres is no going over in minutes on a prepaid phone, because once the minutes are gone, they are gone until you load more minutes on to it with a prepaid minutes card.
BE extra good!
Prepaid phone plans can be tricky sometimes so be sure to read between the lines...but they're much better if you're on a budget. just pay for the minutes and texts (this will get you if you are an avid texter) you used for the month. If you really like texting and stuff you should just get a phone plan with less minutes and unlimited texting (go w/ verizon or sprint, much more affordable in texting than AT%26amp;T)
If you are seriously having a problem convincing your parents...you could try a points system?
-For every good thing you do, you get points. The more points the better! When you reach a certain point, like a goal, you get your phone? (I know sounds like a cheezy parenting tip, but it works most of the time!)
Getting a free phone initially won't save you too much money...you only pay for the phone once. You pay for the contract monthly.
Good luck!
Buying the phone is the cheapest part. Paying the monthly fee is the problem. Why would you expect your mother to pay for a phone to call your father?? Don't use that excuse! Tell her that if you had a phone, she could always find you immediately and if your were in trouble you could call her. Appeal to her sense of ';motherhood'; where a mother protects her young.
If she gets a sick day she can call your house. You didn't mention how old you are. How about getting a part time job to make some money for yourself and maybe help out a bit?
How can I convince my parents to let me take figure skating lessons?
My level right now is Pre-Alpha. I'm 10. I started last year. I really want to go through the levels quicker because I want to compete. My parents don't want to me to take lessons during the school year because it might affect my school work. I have always been a Straight A student.How can I convince my parents to let me take figure skating lessons?
Skating is a great way to find achievement in a different aspect of your life other than academics. It sounds like you are already a very responsible student, and if you can give your parents a plan on how you intend to balance your school commitments with your skating commitments to find success in both areas, you should be in good standing. Talk to them openly and honestly about what you think it will take for you to be successful in both areas. Also, please feel free to share my answer with them if you think it will help. :)
It is important to tell your parents that skating will teach you many things outside of just ';how to skate'; - it will help you work on performing well under pressure (good for taking hard tests at school, interviewing for college later, etc.), teach you how to win and lose with grace, how to stand up - literally and figuratively - when you fall down, how to support others around you as well as be positive about your own achievements, how to take care of your body in a healthy way and have good self-esteem, how to show a strong commitment to ethics and fairness in all areas of your life, and how to be responsible and independent - skating incorporates many vital ';life lessons'; that will benefit you for years to come.
I would also just like to point out that many of the best skaters out there are also really stellar students - the drive it takes to do well in skating is the same sort of drive it takes to do well in school, and skaters are generally very motivated to achieve in all areas they pursue. There are many, many skaters out there who maintain really high grades while skating - I've known skaters who graduated from high school in the top 2% of their class, skating 5 - 6 days a week the whole time, and excelling in both areas. It takes dedication, but it pays off in scholarships, jobs, and other areas later. I've never met a college admissions officer who has not absolutely loved a figure skater!
I'd also like to add that if you do well at skating, you'll have a job ready to go when the time comes - skaters who work hard at learning technique and do well in the sport can go on to become coaches - a great job to have during college due to its flexibility in schedules and high rate of pay. I've taken this route, and paid my own tuition through college by teaching skating - far better than student loans and debt! Teaching skating can be a great way to supplement your income later in life, or can serve as a primary profession or ';back up'; plan if you need it to.
I hope that this helps you convince your parents that skating and school can go together, and one can help the other!
As far as ';last levels'; in skating, right now your level is in the International Skating Institute (ISI) system. Those classes run from Pre-Alpha through Delta for basic skills, and then go from Freestyle 1 -10.
Senior level is under the United States Figure Skating (USFS) system, which is usually taught privately through lessons with a coach. That starts at Pre-Preliminary, and goes through Senior (8 levels total), with lots of different areas of skating: Moves-in-the-Field (footwork and edges), Freestyle (individual jumps and spins), Pairs (team jumps, spins and lifts), and Ice Dance (team edges, footwork and lifts). A Senior test under the USFS system earns you a gold medal, and if you have your Moves and a different discipline test, you can compete at the Senior level (like those lucky few who make it to national competitions or the Olympics) by skating well competitively.
Good luck with all you are working on, and I hope that this information helps. I can personally say that skating made all the difference in the world to me in finding success, and I hope that you will have a chance to discover the same!How can I convince my parents to let me take figure skating lessons?
Have your parents come and watch one of your lessons, this way they can see how well you are doing in figure skating. You can also have your parents let you take lessons on the weekend instead of the weekdays. When your parents finally let you, start slow, and take one lesson a week, once you prove to them that you can keep up your grades and skate maybe then you can start taking more. Have fun and keep skating! You sound like a really good skater who is dedicated to your sport!
just tell them that skating is really important to you and is apart of who you want to be.tell them if they belive in you they will let you continue skating because they will trust that your grades wont slip and you will study hard. plus your only 10 years old. you cant really get a bad mark in grade 5
The last level in figure skating is ';I won the Olympic gold medal.';
You are most unlikely to get anywhere unless you skate year round. An hour a week wouldn't hurt your schoolwork - in fact regular exercise has been proven to help kids concentrate better.
Skating is a great way to find achievement in a different aspect of your life other than academics. It sounds like you are already a very responsible student, and if you can give your parents a plan on how you intend to balance your school commitments with your skating commitments to find success in both areas, you should be in good standing. Talk to them openly and honestly about what you think it will take for you to be successful in both areas. Also, please feel free to share my answer with them if you think it will help. :)
It is important to tell your parents that skating will teach you many things outside of just ';how to skate'; - it will help you work on performing well under pressure (good for taking hard tests at school, interviewing for college later, etc.), teach you how to win and lose with grace, how to stand up - literally and figuratively - when you fall down, how to support others around you as well as be positive about your own achievements, how to take care of your body in a healthy way and have good self-esteem, how to show a strong commitment to ethics and fairness in all areas of your life, and how to be responsible and independent - skating incorporates many vital ';life lessons'; that will benefit you for years to come.
I would also just like to point out that many of the best skaters out there are also really stellar students - the drive it takes to do well in skating is the same sort of drive it takes to do well in school, and skaters are generally very motivated to achieve in all areas they pursue. There are many, many skaters out there who maintain really high grades while skating - I've known skaters who graduated from high school in the top 2% of their class, skating 5 - 6 days a week the whole time, and excelling in both areas. It takes dedication, but it pays off in scholarships, jobs, and other areas later. I've never met a college admissions officer who has not absolutely loved a figure skater!
I'd also like to add that if you do well at skating, you'll have a job ready to go when the time comes - skaters who work hard at learning technique and do well in the sport can go on to become coaches - a great job to have during college due to its flexibility in schedules and high rate of pay. I've taken this route, and paid my own tuition through college by teaching skating - far better than student loans and debt! Teaching skating can be a great way to supplement your income later in life, or can serve as a primary profession or ';back up'; plan if you need it to.
I hope that this helps you convince your parents that skating and school can go together, and one can help the other!
As far as ';last levels'; in skating, right now your level is in the International Skating Institute (ISI) system. Those classes run from Pre-Alpha through Delta for basic skills, and then go from Freestyle 1 -10.
Senior level is under the United States Figure Skating (USFS) system, which is usually taught privately through lessons with a coach. That starts at Pre-Preliminary, and goes through Senior (8 levels total), with lots of different areas of skating: Moves-in-the-Field (footwork and edges), Freestyle (individual jumps and spins), Pairs (team jumps, spins and lifts), and Ice Dance (team edges, footwork and lifts). A Senior test under the USFS system earns you a gold medal, and if you have your Moves and a different discipline test, you can compete at the Senior level (like those lucky few who make it to national competitions or the Olympics) by skating well competitively.
Good luck with all you are working on, and I hope that this information helps. I can personally say that skating made all the difference in the world to me in finding success, and I hope that you will have a chance to discover the same!How can I convince my parents to let me take figure skating lessons?
Have your parents come and watch one of your lessons, this way they can see how well you are doing in figure skating. You can also have your parents let you take lessons on the weekend instead of the weekdays. When your parents finally let you, start slow, and take one lesson a week, once you prove to them that you can keep up your grades and skate maybe then you can start taking more. Have fun and keep skating! You sound like a really good skater who is dedicated to your sport!
just tell them that skating is really important to you and is apart of who you want to be.tell them if they belive in you they will let you continue skating because they will trust that your grades wont slip and you will study hard. plus your only 10 years old. you cant really get a bad mark in grade 5
The last level in figure skating is ';I won the Olympic gold medal.';
You are most unlikely to get anywhere unless you skate year round. An hour a week wouldn't hurt your schoolwork - in fact regular exercise has been proven to help kids concentrate better.
How can I convince my parents to getting a mouse?
I really want one and they know I am responsible. The biggest problem is they don't like the smell. Maybe I can keep it in the garage? Where the smell won't come in. Please I really need suggestions. I have even made a power point for them.....
Thanks in advance!How can I convince my parents to getting a mouse?
If your willing to put in the effort to keep the cage clean smell isn't really an issue. Also alot of the shavings that you use for bedding smell really nice themselves. Using a wire cage as opposed to an aquarium provides more ventilation so better smell. Mice are really intelligent animals and can have diverse personalities. Remind them too that (unfortunately) their life span is only a few years so they aren't looking at a life long commitment.
Thanks in advance!How can I convince my parents to getting a mouse?
If your willing to put in the effort to keep the cage clean smell isn't really an issue. Also alot of the shavings that you use for bedding smell really nice themselves. Using a wire cage as opposed to an aquarium provides more ventilation so better smell. Mice are really intelligent animals and can have diverse personalities. Remind them too that (unfortunately) their life span is only a few years so they aren't looking at a life long commitment.
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