Dear DCUMs,

I could use some advice and words of experience. Our pediatrician has noticed a few times, and said again today, that our son's foreskin is tight and doesn't allow his penis to come out fully. She suggested today that we see a pediatric urologist about it. I was hoping to get some feedback from all of the knowledgeable moms on this site. Has anyone else gone through this? Is this something I should worry about?

I admit to being a bit naive on the subject of uncircumsized penises, so I'm not sure if the posts in the archives about foreskins not retracting fully are relevant here?

Thanks,

Erica

This is probably at least a 2 part question, if not more than that.

In a few weeks we'll be flying to New Mexico with our 13 month old. We'll be renting a car and driving to Santa Fe. My husband would like to not deal with taking our car seat, saying that we can rent one from Hertz with the car. I'm skeptical, particularly after googling "renting a carseat" and seeing all the horrible stories about dilapidated, dangerous car seats.

My questions are:

Is it just easier to suck it up and take our car seat?

Has anyone rented a car seat from a car rental company? How did it work out for you?

Any other tips on traveling with a 13 month old? It'll be our first plane flight with him. He's done great on long car trips and is generally a happy, flexible kid, but any tips would be great.

Thanks,
Erica

I have at least a 4 day supply of frozen breast milk that is nearing the 3 month mark, but I just can't bear to throw it away. Does anyone need it or know of someone who could use it? I'd be happy to give it to someone. Feel free to email me personally.

Erica
erica.spotts@gmail.com