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What Was Your "Push" Present?
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on January 19, 2011
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I know it's not standard with everyone but it seems to be becoming more popular for the father of the baby to present a "push" present to the mother of the baby for al...
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- I can't believe so many women are repulsed by the term 'push' present. I mean, really? So what if you gave birth by C-section. Maybe it would be less offensive to be c...
- I never got a push present. Didn't know they did those things. Tell her Husband, that www.etsy.com has great "Mommy jewelry." Things like pendants/chains with th...
- i was so sad that i didn't get one. so my husband bought earings in my childs birth stone. the next was also jewelry related : )
Why Always TWO Children? What's Wrong with Just One???
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on March 19, 2011
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I'm a first time mom at age 44. I never thought I'd have children b/c of my age and then....Mr. Wonderful showed up! My little man is now 14 months old. I can't tel...
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- Hi, I am sorry you have gotten the questions like that. Unfortunately, I think some people feel that they have the right to something to say about how many children...
- My son is an only. And for medical reasons wasn't really offered the opportunity to go for number 2. I probably would have had 2 so he'd have a live-in friend. Alth...
- I agree with the first part of the question, "WHY 2?" but for a different reason...like a PP. Seems like the general consensus is that you have 2 kids, one boy, one g...
Having Twins
Asked by A.G. from Omaha
on June 16, 2009
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Well this is my 2nd pregnancy and we had to do In-Vitro with both. Only had one beautiful and healhty little girl. She is now 20 months old. I am 6 weeks pregnant and ...
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- I read that the first time your older sibling meets the new babies you should not be holding any baby. Have your arms free for your older child to come sit and cuddle ...
- A., Congratulations on expecting twins. What a miracle. You may be surprised at how well your daughter handles being the older sister. I have triplets through In-Vitro...
- Hi A. - Congratulations on your exciting news. My twin boys were my 2nd and 3rd as well. My daughter was 19 months when they were born. We were extremely suprised y...
LARGER Hands & Feet After Birth
Asked by B.B. from Atlanta
on October 12, 2008
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My daughter is 5 weeks now and I still cannot get my regular rings or shoes on.
I may be just a bit swollen, but not much. It seems that my knuckles are larger and m...
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- Hi B., I laughed when I read this post. When I became pregnant with my first child ( 21 years ago) I weighed 98 lbs and my feet were a dainty 5 1/2 narrow. By the time...
- Hi B., I experience the same problem after the birth of my son 13 years ago. I went from a size 8 med shoe to a size 9 med. All my rings were too small as well. I was...
- Hi, well I cannot speak from experience with the feet, but as far as your hands go, I couldn't get my wedding bands back on till my son was likpose 6 months! I had to ...
Bad Hip Pain
Asked by T.Y. from San Angelo
on April 26, 2008
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Hey mamas! I am 23 weeks pregnant and i have been having really bad pain in my left hip joint. This is not the pelvis pain in my buttocks or back pain, it is actually ...
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- Hi T., I had the same symptoms during my 3rd pregnancy. I suffered with it throughout the pregnancy. After having my son, I went to an orthopedist who told me that ...
- I had that with my first pregnancy- I discovered my bed was too hard then, and the angle of my legs to my hips had changed making the hard bed just terrible. You might...
- OK, if I was pregnant (again), the LAST thing I would want to do is expose my unborn child to MEDICATIONS that could affect him/her. There are plenty of tests that a ...
Hip Pain- 20 Weeks Pregnant
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on September 17, 2010
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I'm 20 weeks pregnant and am having horrible hip pain. It mainly happens when I'm sleeping. It starts at my hip and then moves down my leg. It is mainly with my righ...
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- I've had sciatica since I was in high school and I FINALLY found something that has helped a few years ago. In fact, I don't have hip pain anymore. It's a foam rolle...
- Congratulations on your new bundle on the way. I just had my first baby,and I had the same issues. It was painful enough to keep me up at night sometimes. I did wate...
- Go see Dr Aislen Gerow, ###-###-####. She is a chiropractor in Trophy Club & she us a former obgyn nurse. I just had my 3rd child about 2 mo ago & had severe back pain...
Worst Morning Sickness :/ (At Least for Me...)
Asked by A.G. from Provo
on January 26, 2012
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I've had morning sickness with every pregnancy...generally pretty bad. I swear, this pregnancy feels WAY worse! I feel like I spend all day swallowing trying to not ...
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- I had to have peanut butter every single morning.
- I only have one child, but also had some miscarriages. My successful pregnancy was uncomplicated, but I had absolutely horrible nausea and vomiting the whole lst trim...
- With BOTH my pregnancies, I had BAD morning sickness AND migraines. Per my OB/GYN, I had Acupuncture. THAT is the ONLY thing, that stopped it. Completely. And i...
Unsympathetic Husband
Asked by B.K. from Binghamton
on May 9, 2008
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I am 34 weeks pregnant with our second child. My first pregnancy was very demanding - I was horrendously sick the entire 9 months, and unable to do things like clean,...
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- It can be extremely hectic on both ends during a pregnancy and the stressses of life sometimes get in our way of sight and we tend to be blind to theres feelings. You...
- No, your not wrong. Your husband sounds like he's being, for lack of a better word, an A-hole. I don't want to curse on here, but you get the idea. He is probably f...
- Dear B., I have been pregnant 5 times and I'm pretty sure I wanted a divorce each time :) ...Emotions run high, even an easy pregnancy is hard. Even the most wonderfu...
Alternative Therapy for Lower Back Pain
Asked by G.B. from Madison
on August 1, 2009
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Hello Helpful Mommies!
I am about 6 weeks pregnant and have already experienced some "glorious" changes in my body. I have put on about 5 lbs in my chest and belly...
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- I used both massage and acupuncture, but also had a lot of success with prenantal yoga. Best of luck!
- I also had lower pack pain during pregnancy and have a herniated disc. Several things that helped me: went to the chiropractor regularly, got monthly massages, did mat...
- Yes! massage is awesome!! Just tell them when you make your appointment that you are pregnant and interested in a pregnancy massage. They will put you on the correct t...
Maternity Pants W/ Full Belly
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on April 24, 2008
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As a pregnant lady who was a bit fluffy in the belly to begin with, I find the newer style of maternity pants (thin strip of material around the tummy rather than the ...
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- Also try Old Navy. They have a variety of different styles of maternity pants. Some just have that thin strip, but others do have a full belly. Another option is to...
- The best ones that I have found are from motherhood maternity. They have a new "secret belly" style where the panel is actually thin but it is definitely a full panel...
- Try some of the resale stores. It would be hit or miss on what they have, but they are definitely in the right price range. If you don't mind driving to McKinney, I ...
