I saw an orb on the baby monitor??

roxana ban

well, I am a nanny to a two year old little girl. I have been her nanny for almost 1.5yrs. today I was watching her with the baby monitor, and I saw this little bubble floating around. It dissapeared and then reappeared, and it looked like it was hopping around. I could see through it. I would say it was just dust, but the way it was moving says it wasn't. This is the third time I see it. Oh and last year when the monitor wasn't working, I heard the baby laughing. Which I find weird because she is not the type of baby who will laugh easily. Anyways...i'd like to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks!

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I'm not sure what to advise you here, I'm just responding because I saw the same thing on our baby monitor here not too long ago and it freaked me out. What puts my mind at ease is knowing that Ghost Hunters usually debunk orbs as dust particles. Hope that helps you too. :) BTW....would you mind checking out my blog? It's about raising kids. www.raisinemreal.com

Baby Monitors that have the Technical Conformity Mark?

Amanda H

I'm currently living on one of Japan's islands, and we were just told we have to have a baby monitor that has a Technical Conformity Mark. Are there any baby monitors (preferably video) that I can order off the internet that do have this mark? I have no way of checking since U.S. baby monitors aren't sold on island. We're looking into buying a Japanese monitor, but they aren't firm believers in having one, so we are having an extremely difficult time finding one. And the ones we do find are just plain audio monitors that are more expensive then the U.S. video monitors. Thanks in advance for your answers!

Here's a link to a website that shows the actual mark.

http://www.tele.soumu.go.jp/e/adm/monitoring/illegal/monitoring_qa/index.htm

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I believe - though am not certain - that this mark is unique to Japan as product safety specs differ from country to country. I'm not sure what the US equivalent is, but here in the UK it looks like a "CE". You should find out if a US tested product will suffice, or whether it really does have to be tested safe in Japan too.

I've just had a quick Google and found reference to a Japanese brand baby monitor with video simply called "Century Baby Monitor". Apparently you can buy it at http://www.blogcatalog.com/blog/baby-monitor-how-to-choose-baby-monitor for $99USD, but I've only had a quick glance and would certainly look into it more before purchasing as it could be dodgy. Have a look around and you may be able to find it cheaper anyway :)

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Anyone familiar with the differences in Kawasaki disease and autism? Is one easily treated with meds vs the?

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COblonde

other not? It sounds like J Travolta's son with a round the clock nanny, baby monitor and bathroom door that chimed when opened, he was either very sick or not safe on his own or both?

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It does not sound like Autism was not recognized in Scientology.
Read this blog from over a year ago, it sounds like they were in denial regarding Jet's Autism.

What is the best option for removing stretch marks?

Knock On M

A friend called me today asking me about the best option for removing stretch marks. In fact, she gave birth to a baby girl less than one month ago and now she is concerned about the marks that are on her abdomen.

I know that there are hundreds of products on the internet, but we don't know which one to choose. Please let me know if some one has used a specific brand and it has proved beneficial?

Thank you,

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Dear,

There are a few ways to do it, either you can use the DIY method or try those proven treatment creams out on the market.

Try to massage the area with the stretch marks about three or four times a day with moisturizers that contain cocoa butter or shea butter as a prime ingredient. This hydrates the skin, making it more pliant. Again, this is most effective only in the initial stage.

If your stretch marks are already pass the initial stage (when they are red, purple, pink, or brown, depending on the color of your skin) and become white or silver (usually with deep indentation), then it would be far more difficult to minimize them, but not entirely impossible to "remove" them. But before you begin searching for these treatments, try to read more information on these topical treatments first.

Many are advertised to "repair" stretch marks, but few have actually been proven to be effective. Here's some that are available on the market:

a) Wheat germ oil - may help improve stretch marks in their early phase.

b) Glycolic acid - increases collagen production; can be administered in higher doses by a dermatologist (usually costs a few hundred bucks and requires a few visits before you see results)

c) Vitamin C - certain formulations might increase collagen production, but they'll only help with early-stage stretch marks; for best results, combine with glycolic acid.

d) Relastin - the effectiveness of this product is unknown and unverified.

e) Peptide-containing products - these "repair" creams are ineffective; there's no evidence that they work.

f) Retinoids - they're fairly effective in increasing collagen and elastic production in the early stages, but they should be avoided if you're pregnant or nursing; they're more effective when used in combination with glycolic acid.

I would recommend treatments that are using "100% natural ingredients" such as aloe vera. Aloe vera has been shown in clinical studies to have a positive effect on wound healing and holds anti-inflammatory properties.

As stretch marks start out as microscopic tears in skin layers due to overstretching of the dermis, aloe vera helps heal these small wounds without causing scar tissue to form, effectively preventing the appearance of stretch marks. Aloe vera has been used for thousands of years by the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Indians and Chinese to decrease the appearance of scars and to moisturize and heal skin. The extracts from the aloe leaf protects skin from environmental factors and promotes skin regeneration. My friend recommended me this and I have been using for a few weeks now, have shown some positive results but I am monitoring the progress. since the product have a 90 days return policy.

Feel free to check out my blog here for more information:
http://cureforstretchmarks.blogspot.com

Take care... ^(@___@)^

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What are the English lyrics for Luka Luka Night Fever?

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Q. I just need full English lyrics for the song Luka Luka Night Fever, by the Vocaloid Megurine Luka.
I can't find them anywhere.
Thanks.

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Romaji: http://community.livejournal.com/vocalyric/54767.html

English you mean... English translation of it?
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=456752561&blogId=520434414

___________________
[English Lyrics]

No no too bad boy!

The words of crowds on monitor
Its just clouds in the blue sky
Why do you seem to be boring?
Alright the night is coming soon!

I fly over the Demension
And then come close to you in Motion
Gonna invite you to the new world
All right, baby are you ready?

I know you more than anyone in this
wonderful world I'm for real
will you leave all to me.
You don't need to mind being afraid of all
so let’s dance with me

Luka luka night fever
feel the groove and have a special time yeah
just now throw away the negative thoughts
why not think only to dance?

Luka Luka night fever
Whats up? baby, anytime I'm here
I'm always waiting for you please keep
Looking at me,

NO NO TOO BAD BOY!!!

When ever sights are too heavy
Or if you were shocked by "Billy"
Call me, Want me
I'm gonna save you
Alright I will come right away

I teach you tonight what you don't learn by
the class come on, you know why
Will you let it all do to me!??
Lets open the gates of awesome night with me
EASY GO LUCKY!!!

Luka Luka Night fever!
Give all love and many smiles for you
Life is very short for every body
there for you can't hesitate!

Luka Luka night Fever!
"Bye-Bye Lover" it is almost day break
You are missing me, so I am, but keep
Looking at me

Dummy Dummy Boy!!!

I know you more than any one in this
Wonderful world, Im for real
will you show all to me?
Lets find the meaning of life tonight with me
Work a Miracle!

Luka Luka Night Fever
Feel my heart beat
stand up and take my hand
Are you ready for changing yourself?
Count down to the departure!

Luka Luka Night Fever
Eager Bever, so baby, I love you!
Just now is the time to break through with
All your power
Sweety Sweety boy!

Luka Luka Night Fever!
Feel the groove and Have a special time YEAH!
Just now throw away the negative thoughts
Why not think only to dance

Luka Luka night Fever!
What's up baby, anytime I'm here
I'm always waiting for you please keep
Looking at me

No No Too Bad Boy!!!

No No Too Bad Boy!!!
___________________

It's on the first page of Google search.

What is the best hospital for giving birth in Queens/Brooklyn/Long Island, NY?

marycotter

What is important to me is having the ability to have a natural birth without the doctors/nurses pushing for meds or unnecessary c-section. Would love if they offered midwives..

Answer
Get a midwife, trust me if you want control of your birth and want it to be natural, get a midwife and do it at home. I had a nurse-midwife in hospital and it was awful. She made an appearance four times, the last time I ever saw her she caught the baby and then left. It was as bad as having a doctor, don't count on the nurses to help you, they are just there to monitor the baby's heart rate for liability issues (otherwise they would use a hand-held Doppler but wait that doesn't record the readings - see liability issues). I even had to argue with the nurses about wearing my own nightgown! The day of your labor and birth belong at home as long as your pregnancy is low risk. I had a low risk, non-medicated, completely natural labor and birth and yet I was traumatized by it because I was in a hospital, I had a midwife that was never there and I had to depend more on my mother-in-law than anyone there at the hospital. Please get a midwife and do it at home, you'll be much more comfortable there.

Get, beg, buy, steal or borrow one of these books. Even if you choose a hospital birth these books are still great reads. It shows birth as a positive, beautiful and empowering experience.

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: Discover the Proven Wisdom That Has Guided Thousands of Women Through Childbirth With More Confidence, Less Pain, and Little or No Medical Intervention by Ina May Gaskin.

Spiritual Midwifery, 4th Edition: The classic book on home birth! The first section details the experiences of parents and midwives during the birth experience. The second section is a technical manual for midwives, nurses, and doctors. Includes information on prenatal care and nutrition, labor, delivery-techniques, care of the new baby, and breast-feeding. Very informative stuff.
http://www.inamay.com/books.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ina_May_Gaskin
http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/2009/04/taking-back-birth-ina-may-gaskin

Consider giving birth upright so that gravity helps instead of having to push a baby up hill out of you (such as giving birth laying flat on your back) Even if you are in a hospital request a squat bar, squatting also allows your pelvic outlet to increase that crucial 1/2 - 1 inch. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.birthdiaries.com/diary/birth061/birth061.21.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.birthdiaries.com/diary/birth061/&usg=__FjFAA9LxTJZzjljpAMCohkNA1Wo=&h=240&w=320&sz=19&hl=en&start=3&tbnid=pGQ7e9fyVyMezM:&tbnh=89&tbnw=118&prev=/images%3Fq%3D%2522squat%2Bbar%2522%2Bbirth%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff

Also check into The Business of Being Born - ti's a great documentary.
While the United States has perhaps the most advanced health care system in the world, it also has the second-highest infant mortality rate of any industrialized nation, and many have begun to question conventional wisdom regarding the way obstetricians deal with childbirth. While midwives preside over the majority of births in Europe and Japan, fewer than ten percent of American mothers employ them, despite their proven record of care and success. How do American doctors make their choices regarding the way their patients give birth, and who is intended to benefit? Director Abby Epstein and producer Ricki Lake offer a probing look at childbirth in America in the documentary The Business of Being Born, which explores the history of obstetrics, the history and function of Midwives, and how many common medical practices may be doing new mothers more harm than good.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0995061/

~Divine

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Do you have a TTC success story to share with me?

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nadia

DH and I have been TTC for the past 11 cycles now. I'm currently on CD 7, waiting to O. Anyway, I have been feeling pretty low lately. I was wondering if there are women out there with TTC success stories/blogs/journals online to share with me. I don't want to quit, but need lots of inspiration to continue on this journey.

It would mean so much to me. Thanks a lot.

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Hi Nadia ... yeah, similar story. I'm now a year into charting and last month was the worst - really sad, depressed about it all, as I have 3 pregnant friends right now, and it was so easy for them. So, I sent a teary e-mail to my friend because I remember her trying for 2 years. She told me that the first month they used a fertility monitor, they got pregnant! I'm going to try that this month for the first time -- hey we all need to keep our hopes up, eh?! Maybe think about using OPKs which are pretty cheap online (around $0.85 each test if you buy 30). I'm on day 4 waiting to ovulate, so let's keep each other posted as we go through this one! Best of luck : and baby dust *~*~*~*~*~*

Teens: Is it weird if I am always reading parenting blogs and articles?

EcoGurl

I am also looking in the Parenting section of Yahoo Answers too. I just think it's interesting the different theories people have about raising kids, and I also want to be prepared if I want kids. I'm 16.

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I don't think it is weird at all! I did the same thing when I was your age and I'm even doing it now, to keep up with trends because my children are starting to talk marriage as adults!

For me, my interest has always been genuine, as yours seems to be. I have always wanted to be the best mom. Now I want to be the best mom-friend to my grown kids and their special people. When the time comes, I want to be the best grandma to our little ones. It is, indeed, interesting how people raise their kids in all sorts of ways and have different beliefs and methods for dealing with challenges. You sound like a very insightful person.

Want some advice? Don't stop! You are learning the most important stuff you will ever use in life, from the best teachers. Most of all, you're reading! (Busted! I'm an English teacher!) When the time comes for you to have kids of your own, you will have a very good foundation for learning more through experience. You'll know what might happen if you do this or that, and you'll make informed decisions. Your friends who are not reading up on this stuff will come to you for advice, which is a lot of fun! Maybe you won't be fearful of the crazy things that happen to all parents at one time or another; wouldn't that be great?! Confidence in parenting is very important, since children derive their sense of safety from parents who are calm and can deal with life without freaking out.

That all said, one thing I caution you about is monitoring your feelings about having kids when you are so young. It is great that you want to be a parent: you're learning about it and you're taking the responsibility seriously. If you aren't very careful about what is going on in your thoughts, though, you may become a parent way too soon. That is not a good thing at all--not for you, the other parent, or for a child.

So enjoy learning, but be sure you are not "gah gah" for babies. I can speak from experience. I have sons and daughters, and I can't imagine my life without them all. When they were little, I wished they were born with pause buttons! It is much better to be a parent who has earning power and some life experiences than to be a 20-year-old parent in a bad marriage without a college education, a steady job, skills for the workplace, or a way to provide for the child you spent your childhood dreaming of having someday.

from a loving mom who knows

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Do you have a TTC success story to share with me?

best baby monitor blog image

nadia

DH and I have been TTC for the past 11 cycles now. I'm currently on CD 7, waiting to O. Anyway, I have been feeling pretty low lately. I was wondering if there are women out there with TTC success stories/blogs/journals online to share with me. I don't want to quit, but need lots of inspiration to continue on this journey.

It would mean so much to me. Thanks a lot.

Answer
Hi Nadia ... yeah, similar story. I'm now a year into charting and last month was the worst - really sad, depressed about it all, as I have 3 pregnant friends right now, and it was so easy for them. So, I sent a teary e-mail to my friend because I remember her trying for 2 years. She told me that the first month they used a fertility monitor, they got pregnant! I'm going to try that this month for the first time -- hey we all need to keep our hopes up, eh?! Maybe think about using OPKs which are pretty cheap online (around $0.85 each test if you buy 30). I'm on day 4 waiting to ovulate, so let's keep each other posted as we go through this one! Best of luck : and baby dust *~*~*~*~*~*

Teens: Is it weird if I am always reading parenting blogs and articles?

EcoGurl

I am also looking in the Parenting section of Yahoo Answers too. I just think it's interesting the different theories people have about raising kids, and I also want to be prepared if I want kids. I'm 16.

Answer
I don't think it is weird at all! I did the same thing when I was your age and I'm even doing it now, to keep up with trends because my children are starting to talk marriage as adults!

For me, my interest has always been genuine, as yours seems to be. I have always wanted to be the best mom. Now I want to be the best mom-friend to my grown kids and their special people. When the time comes, I want to be the best grandma to our little ones. It is, indeed, interesting how people raise their kids in all sorts of ways and have different beliefs and methods for dealing with challenges. You sound like a very insightful person.

Want some advice? Don't stop! You are learning the most important stuff you will ever use in life, from the best teachers. Most of all, you're reading! (Busted! I'm an English teacher!) When the time comes for you to have kids of your own, you will have a very good foundation for learning more through experience. You'll know what might happen if you do this or that, and you'll make informed decisions. Your friends who are not reading up on this stuff will come to you for advice, which is a lot of fun! Maybe you won't be fearful of the crazy things that happen to all parents at one time or another; wouldn't that be great?! Confidence in parenting is very important, since children derive their sense of safety from parents who are calm and can deal with life without freaking out.

That all said, one thing I caution you about is monitoring your feelings about having kids when you are so young. It is great that you want to be a parent: you're learning about it and you're taking the responsibility seriously. If you aren't very careful about what is going on in your thoughts, though, you may become a parent way too soon. That is not a good thing at all--not for you, the other parent, or for a child.

So enjoy learning, but be sure you are not "gah gah" for babies. I can speak from experience. I have sons and daughters, and I can't imagine my life without them all. When they were little, I wished they were born with pause buttons! It is much better to be a parent who has earning power and some life experiences than to be a 20-year-old parent in a bad marriage without a college education, a steady job, skills for the workplace, or a way to provide for the child you spent your childhood dreaming of having someday.

from a loving mom who knows

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