Age & Fertility
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Surprise Pregnancy!
Asked by S.H. from Columbus
on January 9, 2012
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Okay ladies, I just found out tonight that I am pregnant...2 positive HPT's! I have had a weird stomach thing the last few days and just suspected I might be (my cycle...
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- ETA - Did you tell him yet? If so, how did you do it? Congratulations on your Christmas miracle! I agree with the other posters that said they'd wait until hubby ...
- i would also wait til he got back. with my oldest i had her wear a big sister t shirt and wait for him to notice. maybe the baby could wear this when you go pick him...
- The suitcase is a very cute idea. Your younger child will be very close in age to the new baby. But, when you have trouble getting or staying pregnant you have to be...
Miscarried 6 Weeks Ago
Asked by A.B. from Portland
on February 23, 2008
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My husband and I were ttc and got pregnant last December. In January, at about 8 weeks, I miscarried. It was a very hard time for us. We were so excited that we had...
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- I miscarried my first pregnancy. Six weeks later I hadn't had a period either, so I took a pregnancy test and it was negative, I did the same thing at 7 weeks and it ...
- After I had my miscarriage, my doctor told me it could take up to 3 months for my body to return to normal so she told us not to try conceiving until then. My period ...
- i dont know A......but i think you should see yer doc...it may be that u didnt fully miscarry.....and need a simple procedure.....or they have a pill to make u stsrt y...
Seeking Advice About Anti-depressants
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on August 29, 2007
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I have been seeing a counselor for about 4 years to deal with my parents alcoholism. I haven't lived with them in over four years. I usually go in cycles with being "...
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- I would postpone having a second child and take care of your issues first. Two children close together is a great deal of stress, you have NO time for yourself and yo...
- Hi K., I was on 50mg of Zoloft when I conceived my daughter, who is now 10 months old. She was born with VSDs, which is a congential heart defect, and needed open-he...
- Hi K., I only skimmed the responses, but it seems like several people have mentioned antidepressants that are safe to use during pregnancy. I would consult with ano...
Thyroid Problems?
Asked by N.Z. from Portland
on June 16, 2009
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Ok here's the problem, very long term story... When I was 19 I started dropping weight, nearly 20lbs in a month or so. I was told by the ER that I had hypoglycemia a...
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- Hi there, Have you had your iron checked? It is a simple blood draw to check your iron levels. You mentioned vertigo, dry skin, low energy, etc. I had those same s...
- Hi N., I recently attended an amazing seminar called "Menopausibilities". This seminar wasn't just for women who were going through menopause but for all women as ...
- N., this may be a stupid question, but have you asked the chiropracter that you work for about this? And have you gone or considered going to an acupuncturist or a na...
Adopted & Considering Adoption
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on March 21, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to achieve a second pregnancy for close to two years. I am now 42 and fertility efforts have not been successful. We have a 2 1/2 y...
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- Hi A., I sent you a private message. S.
- Hi A., Congratulations on your wonderful 29 month old son. We adopted the most amazing precious baby girl 13 months ago - the birth mom and dad chose us through the I...
- I have someone who might be able to help you. It is a non-invasive procedure but is a little expensive. He has helped many women and if you would like to find out more...
Looking for Recommendations for Gyn's...
Asked by S.P. from Tucson
on February 27, 2007
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Hello. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for gyn/ob's who have some experience with infertility problems and are aggressive. I have been trying for b...
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- S., I LOVE my OB/GYN and there are other doctors in the office that are amazing as well. I'm not sure if they are taking anymore patients but it doesn't hurt to call...
- I use Shayla Ighani. She is in Rita Ranch. I really like her. I was trying for over a year. My cycles are really out of wack also. I saw her in august and she said giv...
- I highly reccoment Dr. Walter Brewer. His office is located around Craycroft and Grant
Question for Moms of Only Children
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on July 29, 2011
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My husband and I are currently trying to decide if we would like to try for a 2nd child. My husband is 40 and I am 37 and we have a 14 month old daughter. Our daught...
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- I love the list LeeLee posted -- right on! We have one child, a girl now 10. As I like to put it, I've never been good at multi-tasking. And having more than one se...
- Speaking as an only child. I don't feel I missed out on anything especially after I saw all the bickering between my daughters when they were small. It tapered off som...
- You know what kinds bugs me? That so many people assume that the only reason you have one child is because you can't afford more or there is something medically wrong...
Did You Decide on Number of Children Before Getting Married/engaged?
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on February 17, 2011
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A couple of recent questions regarding disagreements on the number of children to have got me thinking...isn't this something that couples decide BEFORE they settle on...
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- Sort of. When we first started dating I was told I was unable to have children...yeah 3 months later I was pregnant. DOH! LOL. Before we found out I was pregnant w...
- We definitely talked about it! It's hard for me to imagine that people don't. That said, we agreed on 3 before marriage. Now, after 2 we are both pretty positive we...
- When my husband and I married we had an agreed on number. We had reason to be concerned that it may not happen for us. We had serious discussions about how far we were...
Help Dealing with Husband's Planned Vasectomy
Asked by R.C. from Raleigh
on July 21, 2009
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I know that I am incredibly blessed and lucky to have a husband who loves me and two boys (22 mo and 5 months) so please do not respond with a lecture that i should fe...
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- Maybe he'll feel more comfortable putting his vasectomy off for a while if you guys choose a semi-permanent birth control method. For me...it's kind of the opposite. I...
- Hey R., I just wanted you to know that those feelings seem to be quite normal. I'm 37, my husband is 38. He had a Vasectomy in'04. We decided 2 was enough and we s...
- I think that you are right on with everything you have said. You are a very logical thinker. Your husband is a very lucky man........I also understand his mind set. Yo...
How Do You Relax and Enjoy You Pregnancy After a Loss
Asked by G.K. from Chicago
on October 24, 2008
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Hi Mamas! I need your help again. I just found out that I am pregnant. It is VERY early in the pregnancy, a lot earlier than most people would find out since I am s...
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- G., Thank you for posting your response. I just miscarried in Septmeber, at 16weeks and had to deliver. Our doctor just cleared us to start trying again, and like y...
- So sorry for your loss. I had the same experience in May 07. I have also gone thru IUI, though my loss baby was not a result of IUI. I think the best advice I was g...
- I haven't been there and done that, but there is a terrific forum of women in your exact position at: http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=156 B...
