Body Changes
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The Dreaded Pregnancy Weight:
Asked by C.S. from Medford
on June 17, 2010
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I am not sure if this is really a question or just a thought. I read everyday questions from new moms wanting to know how to lose the baby weight or how do get into th...
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- I do agree that we should be proud of being Mothers and all that comes with that and not try to get too hung up on looking like we did before we had babies but I also ...
- For me it's about health - you need to be a healthy weight before and after your pregnancy not only for yourself but for you children and partner. Plus, I don't like c...
- ::::::::::::wild applause, cheering, armpit noises:::::::::::::::::::::::
Eye Twitching During pregnancy...normal?
Asked by L.F. from Tyler
on February 2, 2010
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I am 22wks pregnant with my second! For the past ten days my left eye has been twitching. It's not a usual muscle jump you feel from time to time, but rather a constan...
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- OMG... that drove me absolutely nuts!! (<laughing> And I'd forgotten completely about it!!) If it's the same thing (essentially the normal muscle jump but c.o.n.s.t.a....
- Maybe potassium deficiency or stress related-tic
- I got that too, towards the end of my pregnancy. Like week 38. My mom SWORE that the baby was coming, because she went into labor right after that was happening to h...
Sex Drive During Pregnancy
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on July 15, 2010
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Did anyone loose their sex drive during your pregnancy? I have none what so ever. I know my husband is getting worried, although he hasn't said anything about it. It's...
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- Yes, same here. I think since we're not ovulating, our bodies have no need for sex.
- Oh yeah, I've had ZERO interest in sex throughout both of my pregnancies. I feel so unattractive. BUT, I still do it. There may be a longer gaps between times we do...
- Yes, mine pretty much goes away for the first trimester. It comes back 2nd trimester, drops again 3rd trimester, and is pretty much gone for the first 3 months postpa...
Question About Dizziness in Early Pregnancy
Asked by S.L. from New York
on July 29, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for the past 6 months (trying for our second). I think I ovulated within the past 3 days. I'm now fe...
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- It's very early if you are pregnant, the egg has probably not implanted itself yet. I wonder if the dizziness is a result of the ovulation itself? Maybe something abou...
- don't worry honey it's possible that you're pregnant with your second! =] i am pregnant with my fifth and due this winter... i have four kids under the age of three. ...
- sure, i was very dizzy very early on...good luck if you are.
Cervical Discharge During Pregnancy
Asked by M.L. from New York
on December 7, 2008
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Moms, I KNOW this is going to sound crazy. If you don't follow a "charting method" (ie - Taking Charge of Your Fertility), please feel free to ignore this question!
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- I charted in the same way using the same book and have 3 perfect (ha!) kids. But I stopped charting the day I hit 18 days of high temperatures. When I went to the dr...
- I didn't chart during my pregnancy, but I remember having a significant amount of discharge right before I lost the first part of my mucus plug. It was enough to make...
- congrats on your pregnancy. Discharge is fairly common during pregnancy. I know my SIL complained of having quite a bit of discharge. I don't remember having quite so ...
Light Reading on Pregnancy Test!!
Asked by M.L. from Dallas
on May 29, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I recently took a Pregnancy test...I am late on my period and I ended up getting sick with a cold or something like that. I mean I had a sore Throat,...
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- I did the same thing with my first. If there is any line at all you are pregnant! I must have taken 3 tests! I was sick too and all the coughing and sneezing caused me...
- M., It's hard for me to respond since I don't know how late you are w/ your period. If you are only a couple of weeks late, you wouldn't be feeling pregnant yet. ...
- I agree with taking the digital. You can get them 2 for $13.00 at wal-mart. There is not such thing as a false positive no matter how faint. Every pregnancy is diff...
Seeking Advice About Pregnancy Symptoms
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on January 20, 2010
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Hi,
I am 6-weeks pregnant and really don't have many pregnancy signs. When I was pregnant the first time, I had sore breasts, very fatigued, frequent urination, foo...
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- every pregnancy is soo diferent with my first one i didn't know until i was 2 months pregnant and at my 5 month the nausea start and in my second pregnancy first i ha...
- with my first i was tired but other that i was totally normal. with the second i was sick, had head aches, sore all over, tired you name it. you are blessed :) it is ...
- You sound like you could be mw in my second pregnancy. The first one, I didn't even want people to LOOK at my boobs, they hurt so bad, and I was exhausted all the time...
Gum Problems During Pregnancy..
Asked by J.C. from New York
on April 19, 2009
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I have had tender and bleeding gums since my first trimester with this pregnancy. I am now 35 weeks pregnant, and for the last month or so, I have been dealing with s...
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- hi J., i think you should see a dentist right away (or as soon as the insurance kicks in). oral health is linked to our overall health, and if you have an infection it...
- See the dentist ASAP. In the mean time...take calcium with vit. D. My doctor had me on Caltrait Plus with Vit.D. Also keep your teeth and gums extrememly clean. Use li...
- As a Dental Hygiene Student having just learned about pyogenic granulomas, I second Lisa and Luz. IT's nothing to worry about, but you should definetly have your teet...
Different Pregnancy or Miscarriage?
Asked by S.A. from Minneapolis
on September 4, 2008
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HI Moms!
Thank you in advance for your help. I'm a little nervous. I found out a week a go that I am pregnant, about 6 weeks. At first, I was having the classic s...
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- I've been through a miscarriage myself, so I know how worring it can be. I would say it's probably just a different pregnancy. If you are not bleeding, you should be ...
- The same exact thing happened to me at the beginning of this pregnancy (my second also). I had nausea, exhaustion, etc., really, really early (around 4 weeks). By th...
- Hi S.- Yes every pregnancy is different. I would not think the worse right away. The baby changes at 6 weeks and you have a change in hormones as well. The heart st...
When to Take a Pregnancy Test
Asked by J.B. from New York
on July 18, 2011
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Hi everyone. The day before my period was due (I have a very reliable 30 day cycle) I felt my period coming and had unprotected sex with my husband. Today is now day 3...
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- If you were to have gotten pregnant when you had unprotected sex then you should be able to get a positive test result at 2 weeks from that date. Any sooner and I wou...
- If you conceived on day 29 of your cycle, a pregnancy test will not be accurate until 10-14 days later. It is possible you're cycle is long because of stress, hormona...
- Take one now. You've missed your period so if you're pregnant you should have enough hormone built up to show in a home test. And yes, even though it's typical to ov...
