Birth Plan: Luv
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Birth Control Options: NuvaRing, Birth Control Pills, and Mirena
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on January 27, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has any input about birth control options, particularly comparing birth control pills, the NuvaRing, and the Mirena IUD. I was recently told...
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- I am a mother of three and 24yrs old and I AM ON THE SHOT, but it has made me keep my baby fat this time. I normally go to 140 -145 and now with the shot I am 170 and...
- I do not have advice about these, but have previously used the Fertility Awareness Method aka FAM. No Hormones except your own. Taking Charge of You Fertility is a g...
- I have the Mirena IUD. I had minor cramping when it was inserted and nothing since. I have had it in since March of 04. I personally love it. I would never even have t...
Anyone That Has Used an IUD for Birth Control
Asked by K.S. from Kansas City
on July 11, 2009
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I am considering using the 5 yr IUD for birth control with the recommendation of my doctor. We have 3 children and don't want anymore but I didn't want to do anything ...
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- I've had Mirena for about 3-4 years. My periods are about non-existent now. I have no side effects and I don't even know it's there. I go to the OB/GYN once a year ...
- Hi. As far as the IUD coming out on it's own. I have living proof of that. I was on the 5 year IUD and last year found out i was pregnant. The IUD fell out! I now h...
- I have had mirena for a little over a month and love it so far. I have pretty bad endometriosis so my dr recommends the iud because of that. I have not had a period, n...
What Is the Best for My Family?
Asked by S.M. from Miami
on October 8, 2010
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Hi Moms around the country. I have a 21 months old baby girl, im 21 years old. im married since 2008. my marriage have his ups and downs, my husband and I are mostly o...
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- It looks like you have received some great advice and answers, so I will just keep it simple: sometimes, the greatest joy of your life can come from the most unplanne...
- I realize that it might be hormones and you might be stressing about this too much, thinking about all the things that "might" happen. Yes, those things might happen, ...
- Wow, it sounds like you are torn. I know you didn't plan this pregnancy, but have you thought about the fact that since you didn't plan it that this baby has a purpose...
Plagiocephaly
Asked by L.L. from Portland
on April 27, 2007
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My son was just recently diagnosed with plagiocephaly. I am just getting over the feelings of guilt that it was something I had done to make him have this. It is cause...
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- I had read an old article in either Parents magazine or American Baby. Maybe you could check there websites? In the article, I remember the little boy wearing the he...
- Hello L., My son was diagnosed with Saggital Synostosis...our pediatrician called it Plagiocephaly, however, when we went to meet the nuerosurgeon he said it was cl...
- Sorry to hear. Hope you find some answers. Good luck and best wishes.
Bad Dad
Asked by R.G. from Spokane
on October 22, 2009
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I am writing on here because I am at the end of the line with the situation that I am living in. I read advice of others on this site often and I wonder if there are a...
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- I thought my situation was bad! You appear to have it far worse. My friend is a lawyer(not family law) and he gave me a couple of names of people he likes. They, of co...
- I adopted my daughter thru CSD and have also been a CASA worker. CASA workers are volunteers. They are not attorneys, tho I suppose an attorney could volunteer. A C...
- LUV to U R....I have read all the responses and would like to add only one important suggestion.....GET THE KIDS THEIR PASSPORTS!!!!!They can only get one and then he ...
Mothers Day Sucks!
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on May 10, 2009
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I may just be venting, having PMS or just bad day. Dont dog me out just let me know if this is normal.
Mothers Day Sucks!
My mothers day is not a hallmark holida...
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- I know you're going to get a lot of responses to your mad mother's day. I don't know if you'll be able to hear what I'm saying, but I was you. It is just as sad and ha...
- So what, you made a mistake, get over it and enjoy your son. This life is too short to be crying over the past. Learn from what happend and realize it makes you strong...
- I don't know if these words will be helpful or not, but many women, even those who seem to have so much have made huge mistakes as far as choice in men and have hardsh...
Marriage Advice Needed Please
Asked by D.M. from New York
on September 6, 2009
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My husband and I have been having what I think is "typical" marriage problems since the birth of my son, 3 years ago. Long story short, after going back to work for a...
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- Totally understand! I am in the process of recovering from HATING my husband (again!). We have a 2.5 yr old and I never imagined how much I could hate him - but ther...
- Hi D., Sorry that you're going through this rough time and I hope that your counselor is going to be able to help you and your husband. Are you saying that if you we...
- I am right there with you! I have an 8yo, 3yo and 1 month old and just getting a shower is a chore! If my husband asks me 1 more time, "why do you need a shower?" I ma...
Do You like Luvs Diapers?
Asked by B.W. from Salt Lake City
on June 5, 2009
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Luvs diapers are sooo much cheaper than Huggies or Pampers, so I am wondering if any of you have used them with your babies, and if you like them? It would be great t...
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- This is slightly off-topic, but if you're interested in saving money on diapering, you might want to consider using cloth diapers, at least part-time. They are not wha...
- i don't like the feeling of Luvs so i've been using Huggies since walmart stopped selling White Cloud and i like them. Parents Choice doesn't fit my skinny babies rig...
- I think that if you use coupons for nicer diapers they are actually cheaper than using Luvs. I found that Luvs smelled bad when combined with my babies urine and they ...
My Menstral Cycle Is Killing Me!
Asked by N.F. from Boston
on February 4, 2007
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Ok Ladies I could really use some womanly help here. Even since my son was born in Nov. 2005 my menstral cycle has been a nightmare. We have switched insurances and my...
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- ask about taking the pill, some can slow your flow and make it shorter. women in my family have complained that after having children their period became a lot worse...
- Wow oh my gosh I just want to say I am so sorry to hear what you have gone through. I can't even imagine. I hope you and your family are ok. I don't even know what to ...
- I thought I was the only one! When I had my first child 8 years ago, the exact same thing happened to me. It took years before I found a doctor who took the time to ...
Help or Advice Needed for Mom to Be with No Insurance!
Asked by R.G. from Tampa
on July 16, 2009
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HI LADIES! I am 30 and just found out last night I am going to have a baby! Although I am excited it was a complete accident! My husband and I do not insurance and are...
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- From what I understand, ALL pregnant women in the state of FL qualify for Medicaid - until your 6 week post pregnancy check up. Saved our lives - because I was going t...
- I highly recommend midwives! The care is better and the cost is less, and they work with you in every way. Some midwives even do hospital births. Also, my friend to...
- Hi R., CONGRATS ON YOUR LATEST BLESSING. There are so many mamasource questions today, that I'm not reading the responses, just offering my own thoughts where I hav...
