Checkups & Ultrasounds: Preschooler
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When to Tell 4 Year Old About Pregnancy
Asked by J.E. from Boston
on May 7, 2009
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Hello Ladies, I am 10 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I have a 4 year old and a 2 1/2 half year old. I recently experienced 2 miscarraiges, one in October at 6 weeks...
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- Not sure if sporty is your style, but when I was in the exact same situation I wore wind pants and baggy t-shirts whenever I was outside of my workplace. Sporty cloth...
- Mixing the liquid meds with Hershey's chocolate syrup did the trick for us. Good luck.
- Hi, First of all congratulations and good luck on this pregnancy. I've had several miscarriages (before I had my daughter) and I can't imagine having to explain...
Ultrasound
Asked by K.L. from Bakersfield
on October 13, 2010
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I had my ultrasound yesterday I am 2o almost 21 weeks, the tech saw markers in three spots on my baby, My dr. told me I need to see the perinaltologis to check for spi...
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- I was only 24 with my first when they spotted 3 soft markers for Down syndrome. We opted to not do the amnio because there is a chance of miscarriage. We also declin...
- Nope it doesnt mean it for sure. I had to see a perinatoligist with my pregnancy (im 30 weeks). First you will have a meeting with a genetic counselor, then you will ...
- I am so sad for you. How scary this must be. Hang in there mama.
Is My 4 Year Old Daughter Acting Strange Because I'm Pregnant?
Asked by J.C. from Flagstaff
on April 10, 2009
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Little bit of my background: I was pregnant last year but the baby was born prematurely, at 24 weeks, and we lost her 20 days later. My then 3 year old daughter was ...
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- You have gotten so many insightful and loving responses that I don't have much to add. I too lost two little boys at about the same gestation. Our boys died in the ...
- Hi J., I want to agree with what Mary said, and add that your daughter is very likely responding to how you and your husband may be behaving at home from the stress (...
- Ten years ago, I experienced a stillbirth. I had a 5 year old and a 2 year old at that time. The 2 year old was too young to really get it, but the five year old wasn'...
Baby #2 Due in 3 Weeks- How to Talk to 3 Year Old About Being in the Hospital
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2009
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Hello.
I am due to have my second baby in about 3 weeks and have been trying to figure out a the best way to tell my 3 year old daughter that I will be in the hospit...
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- How about a big sister book or a book about a new baby coming home? I think Berenstein Bears has one and there are a bunch of big sister books at the hospital. We al...
- Hi, I would have her help you pack your bag for hospital and a bag for the baby and ask her questions: "What do you think I need to have the baby" "What will the ...
- Hi, S., My son was 3 also when I had my second baby. Honesty is the best policy in our household. I just included him in the pregnancy and as the time got closer to m...
Pregnancy
Asked by R.N. from Portland
on May 20, 2010
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I am currently on Mirena having pregnancy symptoms. I have taken several tests over the past few months and all were clearly negative. Today I took one and one window ...
Opinions Sought on First Child Seeing Second Baby's Ultrasound
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on August 8, 2009
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Hi. I wasn't sure what category to put this in. I'm seeking opinions from moms with two or more kids. I'm debating on whether to take my 3 yo son (first born and only ...
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- my daughter was just 1 year old and she went to my ultrasound as soon as they turned off the light she was scared and started crying.. Also -- young kids thing the ...
- I took my son...he was about 3.5. He was interested mostly in the sucker he got! He was a bit disappointed that we weren't taking the baby home...(he was a little co...
- Depending on the hospital they may not allow children in the room. It is for safety reasons. The parents are understandably distracted and the child could either get...
Bleeding During Pregnancy?
Asked by B.G. from Bellingham
on February 14, 2009
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Hi moms,
I am 6 wks pregnant and I've been bleeding a little without stopping for the last couple days, I called my doctor and I had a ultrasound today. Everything w...
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- I'm ten weeks pregnant and just went through this same thing last week. I went to go for a routine history update and when I went to use the restroom, I saw that I was...
- Hi B., not myself but my mother did all through her time of carrying me she was told all was ok too just rest alot from walking more bed rest she called it having her...
- Hi, When I was pregnant I had several episodes of bleeding. The ultrasounds showed that I had some clumps of blood and that seemed to be causing the bleeding (total...
Confused About My Ultrasound
Asked by T.P. from Kokomo
on March 22, 2007
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I went to the hospital tonight, because I was having sever stomach pains. The doctor said according to my hormone levels, I am 3-4 weeks pregnant. He had an ultasound ...
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- i totally understand your concern. here's what i think: if they wait a week or two and repeat the ultrasound, chances are very good that then they will be able to se...
- T., Stress does not help in these situations, go to your regular OBGYN, let them know your concerns, they will know your medical history when it comes to pregnanci...
- yes go see your ob gyn... I didnt see my baby heart rate til 6-7 weeks.. and I had alot of ultrasounds...with my pregnany and relax take it easy.... you baby doesnt n...
Twin Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Salt Lake City
on April 22, 2009
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I have just been told I am pregnant with fraternal twins. Do not know what to expect. I do know it is a high risk pregnancy, I am aware of that and scared as well. But...
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- I have read a book by Jane Seymour called Two at a Time. She talks a lot about eating well and doing exercises (even if you're on bed rest). According to the book, you...
- I got bigger fast. Mine were my first pregnancy so I wasnt sure what was going on at all. I didnt find out until I was 3 almost 4 months along. I did go into preterm l...
- Full term for twins is usually 38 weeks instead of 40. I made it to 35 but I had identicals and some complications. Even with twins I didn't start showing till I was l...
Spotting During Pregnancy
Asked by J.F. from Johnson City
on December 31, 2007
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I am pregnant with my 2nd child due in Aug 2008, i am 9 weeks 2 days and for the last couple of days i have noticed when i go to the bathroom there is some dark brown ...
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- I am pregnant with my 3rd child. I have had trouble with spotting dark brown around 6-8 weeks of each pregnancy. I have had regular, great pregnancies after 12 weeks f...
- I am 39, have one child through fertility drugs. He is five yrs old now. A high-function autistic. I also have polycystic ovarian syndrome found out about 14 yrs ago...
- I did this as well for the first few months of this pregnancy (my second). I worried a lot as well, as I had a miscarriage before my last daughter. I asked the docto...
