random responses/comments

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Debbie, You are my kind of loon! I had the pleasure of going through some old

emails -- the ones when you couldn't get yourself to bed and the ones on herbs

and the color of food (unfortunately I was eating lunch while reading about

Gentian and its " cleansing " benefits). I had to laugh at the color comment but

in truth I have heard this about orange as well. Apparently restaurants

(especially fast food) are quite atuned to the effects of color. Fast food

restaurants pick colors that stimulate appetite while proving an overstimulating

environment so people will not stay and relax. Fancier the restaurant; the more

relaxing the color sceme. Fast foods tend to be orange and primary colors,

family restarants use green and navy, while fancy restaurants...well, frankly

with two kids...I can't remember.

I too have pursued alternative med.s I live near DC and have the benefit of an

outstanding Chinese Dr. He has performed accupreasure on Bay to stimulate

appetite (I feel it worked some initially). I talked with him about herbs and

he said there were some excellent herbal remedies to stimulate appetite,

absorption and digestions; however, I would have to wait til Bay was several

years of age. Anyway, a sincere thanks for the herbal info.

Missy,

do you know the two places your doctor felt were the best for leg lengthening.

I have heard Hopkin's.

Everyone,

Our visit with Dr. H is this Friday. If anyone has questions they would like

raised please let me know. Question, has anyone been advised of other vitamins

to give our kids than just the typical kid multies. I've heard zinc deficiency

can reduce appetite and I was wondering with the bone ages if calcium or other

vitamins are needed. Any thoughts. Hopefully, I'll remember to ask Dr. H.

Ken,

I would love Dr. Stanhopes phone and email address!

Stacie,

I loved your points on the g-tube, that we have to put our fears aside for the

benefit of our young ones.

mum to Bay 9 mos and crawling! Can someone design a bicycle flag I can

attach to his wee bum to help me locate him! He's a quick bugger!