Emotional Health & Support: Child
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Struggling with Emotional Disappointment of C-section
Asked by E.H. from Raleigh
on January 26, 2011
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Let me begin by saying that in no way am I casting judgement against c-sections, regardless of how I personally feel about them. Please know this in advance.
Havin...
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- Hi E., I've never had a c-section but I am an ALACE trained birth assistant and I will tell you the feelings you are experiencing are normal. Please do not ignore ...
- Hi, I am sorry that you had to have an emergency c-section. I totally understand how you feel. With my 1st child I had to be induced 2.5 weeks early due to Severe P...
- I had to have an emergency section with my 2nd twin. My first came with no problem--even without contractions because the patosin (sp?) was the only thing making me c...
Staying Home with 5 Year Old
Asked by A.C. from Tulsa
on September 16, 2008
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Hey everyone. I am a SAHM of a 5 year old little boy who is in pre k this year. I have two step kids, but they are not with us much. I have chosen to continue to stay...
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- Please do not let anyone try to make you think that you have to get a job!! Taking care of a 5 yr old, a husband, and a home is a full time job. I am in the exact op...
- You are very fortunate to be able to be a sahm. However for some reason you seem to be unsecure. Why is it so important what other people think? Enjoy your family! ...
- Since this is a different era, if you don't already have a degree you may consider getting one. SAHM truly doesn't last forever in the 21st century. Not placing your...
Need Opinions on When to Try and Conceive Again.
Asked by R.B. from Shreveport
on November 18, 2007
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I had a Miscarriage March 18th and I was due Nov.1. This has been a hard month for me and while I know I am blessed to have my 2 healthy children I get so jealous seei...
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- I had a miscarriage in 1994, and one and a half months later got pregnant again with my youngest son. I was worried the whole pregnancy that I would lose him. My mis...
- I am sorry to hear about your miscarraige. I also had one in May of 2006. It is a hard thing to go thru and it stays in my mind always. I have two other children an...
- Hello R. B, I am so very sorry for your loss. I understand completely what u are going through. I have had 2 miscarriages. The first one in May 2002 and the second J...
Need Support! Pregnant and Unsure of the Outcome.
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on December 1, 2011
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Let me first say: if you're going to send negative thoughts please do not respond. I am only asking for support and maybe your own story. That is what we are all here ...
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- I had a friend who had an abortion in her marriage after 2 children and a miscarrage. I don't think she ever got over it. About four years later she had another chil...
- My thought is that you need to be realistic. If you know that you cannot afford to have a baby right now, and your husband is not on board with having a baby right now...
- Big hugs - I very much understand your pain. Our 3rd and 4th child were both very much not planned. Our first two weren't either - I was a single mom and he was a sing...
How to Support a Friend
Asked by J.E. from Boston
on August 5, 2010
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Okay ladies... I have a really good friend that has suffered with a very severe case of endrometriosis (sorry about the spelling) and can not get pregnant on her own.....
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- There is a great organization called Resolve with chapters all over the place - they specialize in infertility and everyone there can relate. There are support group...
- we all want to be able to take care of someone but there are somethings we just cannot do anything to solve someone's pain. Listening is the best medicine. I have a fr...
- Just let her vent when she needs to. This is a very private pain/frustration because you feel like no one knows what you're dealing with. After losing a baby to an ect...
Older Moms Trying to Conceive
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on November 17, 2008
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Hi all,
I'm kind of at a crossroads in my life, I have one beautiful 3 year old son, he had complications when he was born, and is now in a special class for speech d...
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- Ask God if it is His will for you to bear another child. If it is, make it happen. If it is not, ask for peace and direction. You may be obsessing about it to the poin...
- Hey there. In my honest opinion, I say go for it. I know women who have gotten pregnant at 45 or older. Yeah there may be more risks but you can also be more cautio...
- I work with great Nutritional Food Supplement products that has helped women get prgnant and go full term with a birth of beautifu babies. You may want to consider gi...
Continuing Trying to Conceive or Decide to Adopt
Asked by D.J. from Amarillo
on February 18, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive a baby for almost a year. I have hypothyroidism, and my hormones fluctuations have been horrible throughout the whole pr...
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- I also think it is up to your and your husband. Only you know what you can handle. I would seek the advice of dr's also. I have heard that stress can make things diffi...
- I highly recommend adoption - my brother and his wife adopted two boys (twins) about 18 months ago and they have been a delight and joy to the whole family. There are...
- Adoption is an awesome thing. If you feel that is a good option, then go for it. It is a long process, so start sooner rather than later. When you say your doctor...
When Is the Right Time to Conceive After the Loss of a Child?
Asked by S.F. from Canton
on December 14, 2008
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I requested help a few days ago from the moms about how to deal with the loss of a child. To re-cap I lost my little girl on November 7,2008 and she was only 4 days ol...
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- Honestly, I would say wait. Even though your child is not with you (for which I am so sorry and my heart breaks for you), your body still went through the pregnancy...
- Hi S., I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how hard that must be. Just know that you need to give your body time to rest and relax so that you can pro...
- First I want to say that I am very, very sorry for your loss. I have no idea what it is like to lose a child that has been born. I have had 3 miscarriages, but that's ...
Overweight Child
Asked by M.J. from Los Angeles
on December 21, 2008
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Hello Moms, Does anyone know of a good meal program, either delivered food or not, that will help to teach me about nutrition, portion sizes, etc.? My husband, son, an...
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- Dear M., Here are some tips I have learned along the way in my own health journey: (1) Remove all unhealthy foods from the house. (2) Make exe...
- Thank you for bringing this issue up. I have a 6 year old daughter who is 76 lbs. She has always had a big appetite. I don't want her to have a complex about he...
- My grandughter is 3 years old and weights 50 lbs i am concern for her health diabetes runs in my family and my daughter (her M.) is a breast cancer survivor. When i b...
Advice Needed on Deciding to Have an Only Child
Asked by N.B. from Boston
on June 4, 2009
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My husband and I both grew up with siblings (him 3, me 1) and always thought we would have more than one child, however, with trouble conceiving and facing the realiti...
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- My husband was an only child and loved it. He is extremely independent and capable. Always had lots of friends around the neighborhood so he was not always relying on ...
- Hi there, my husband was an only child and it played a big role in our family planning. He really only wanted one child. The one big reason that made it turn around f...
- hi N., I grew up as an only child but actually have 2 bros & 1 sister ( they were just all out of trhe house before I came along. My best friend across the street was...
