Baby Monitors: Myself, First Response
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Do Ovulation Kits Work?
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on June 13, 2009
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Has anyone ever tried the "First Response One-Step Ovulation Predictor Test" or something similar? There is also the "Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor Test Sticks" but...
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- We tried for 2 years to get pregnant then tried ovulation kits. First time I used them it worked like a charm! I highly recommend them. My obgyn said they all work ...
- I used the sticks (all of two) and got pregnant the first time around. Definitely told the fertile days. Well worth the $28.
- My doctor told me not to bother with them. She said by the time you get a positive reading, it can be too late already.
Advice Needed for Daycare Facilities, Baby Shopping , Birthing Classes Etc
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on January 11, 2010
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Hi moms,
I have a few questions regarding planning certain things for my baby.I am now in my 5th month. I don't have many friends here who have babies , so it would...
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- Hi there. I'm due any day now with my first so I have very limited information. Personally, after seeing how much one baby sleeper cost, I looked on ebay and quite f...
- I would start looking for daycare now! Go in, ask questions, and see what/where you feel comfortable. Must haves when a baby is born: car seat, crib/bassient with ...
- You're questions cover so many things. I'll respond to what I can. 1). Start looking now. Baby/pregnancy books will help with providing you with questions to ask...
Pregnant?
Asked by J.D. from Columbus
on February 23, 2008
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Ok ladies...We did everything right this month in order for me to concieve. All the days line up and I was eager to test. I am not due to start my period until Monday....
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- Personally, I think you are trying too hard!! Be thankful you have your 3 children and give it time, it just may not be time yet. I had to take medicine to get pregn...
- I had that same test (First response), and mine did the same thing. The line was there, but it wasn't there. Then I also took an EPT the next day and it did the same t...
- J., What is your work at home job? I'm looking for part-time job ops to bring in some extra cash to help with bills. Thanks, K.
How Accurate Are Home Pregnancy Tests?
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on September 12, 2008
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I'm a week late (now 8 days) for my period. But the First Response home test (not the digital but the one with the lines) clearly says I'm not pregnant. My husband and...
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- The pregnancy tests are accurate. But if you are experiencing any anxiety about it just go to your OB and have them order a blood test. It is really fast and simple.
- I haven't had the experience of a false negative. I would think that would be the case if you were testing too early and are in fact pregnant. However, the 24 day cy...
- Those tests are pretty darned accurate. The changing cycles are typical as we get "older," and, unfortunately, a sign of decreasing fertility. Best thing to do is star...
Depression Ruining Marriage
Asked by W.I. from Youngstown
on September 26, 2006
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i am 23 yrs old and ive had ddepression before and now its comming back and its affecting my marriage. i have the most wonderful husband and a beautiful babygirl but i...
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- I was the same way after I had my baby girl in August of 2005. My husband is a wonderful man, he always helped out with her, getting up in the middle of the night a f...
- I would suggest getting your license if you can. Also, maybe you could take some online classes. Then, you wouldn't have to leave your home, and it would give you so...
- Wow! I am just so impressed with all your responses and so quickly! I agree with all, sounds like PPD. I would try hard to get out and be involved with something --...
Can My Doctor Force Me to Be Induced?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on June 1, 2010
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Hello. I am 31 weeks pregnant. My last baby was 9 lbs. 6 0z. I gave birth to him naturally and we were both fine. (except for the horrible reaction I had to an epidur...
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- My doctor pulled this too, only she sprung it on me at about 37 weeks. She walked into my regular appointment and said "So, when are we gonna induce this baby?". I a...
- I don't think a Dr can make you do anything, but that is what they went to school for. Hopefully you picked your Dr because you liked him & are trust is work. I don'...
- No, he can't force you. And if he chooses to drop you because you won't "cooperate" with what HE WANTS to do to YOUR body then really....no great loss there. The fir...
Sleepover Help???
Asked by A. from Dallas
on March 1, 2008
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My daughter is in the 2nd grade and will be 8 in a few months. She has had a few sleepovers with friends that I know their parents and felt comfortable with, but now ...
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- This is how I handle it - my daughter says it embarrasses her, but so far she hasn't been mentally or physically mauled at a sleepover that we allowed her to go to. ...
- I could have written your ad WORD for WORD! I am with you 100%! My son is going to be in 8 in May. We haven't had the sleepover worries yet but I won't let him go t...
- If I were you, I'd schedule an after-school (or Sat.) playdate or two with the mom(s) included. You'll be able to tell a lot by just visiting with them. I'd start th...
Ovulation Predictor Kits
Asked by C.M. from New York
on November 14, 2008
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Hubby and I have been on and off trying for baby #2 this past year. For baby #1, I charted and took my temp each day to figure out my cycle (and it only took me 2 cyc...
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- Hi C., I used the clearblue 30 day sticks it took 3 months because I was trying for the boy the closer you are to your ovulation the better the chances of having a ...
- I used First Response ovulation tests to conceive both my babies. Before I became a mom, I actually worked for the company that makes it and it is a great product. I d...
- I buy mine from a guy online, on ebay actually. It comes in a kit of 20 ovulation strips and 5 pregnancy test strips, with the buy it now option, its 9.99, plus 2.99 S...
Disturbing Postpartum Dreams
Asked by D.M. from Dallas
on April 5, 2008
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I have a 4 1/2 month old baby daughter who is our first child. We are older first time parents, I'm 39 and I'm a stay at home mom caring for the baby full time. I am a...
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- Dear D., Yes. I had a similar experience after the birth of my first son. I found a way to get the monitor close enough so I could hear my son breath. This is a tr...
- I would talk to your gyno about antidepressants or it could get worse. I suffered this very real problem with my second baby it was horrible! I took zoloft and got ove...
- These are perfectly normal anxiety dreams. I had them after my first baby too! My mom says she did too. In mine, it was always someone either took the baby or left the...
C- Section Terror
Asked by L.S. from Austin
on September 20, 2006
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I just found out that my baby is breech, and i'm having a c-section next tuesday. I'm scared b/c don't know what to expect. My mind was on natural birth. I don't kn...
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- I had a C-Section at the last minute, I also was hoping for a natural birth. To be honest, the recovery is the worst part. For me, the surgery was not a big deal, I s...
- I can just hear the fear and concern in your posting. I had major surgery during my last pregnancy at 6 months and then after as well, I'm talking directly after. No...
- I have a 10-month-old son and I ended up having to have a c-section because I wouldn't dialate. I had my heart set on a natural birth with the breast feeding right in...
