Emotional Health & Support: The First Years
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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...
Separated/divorce
Asked by T.C. from Raleigh
on March 19, 2008
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How do you stop remembering and crying. When do you stop hurting. I was a widow for almost 8 years. Married a preacher. After 3 dead babies and 1 premie(less than ...
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- My heart aches for you. Please find some local support right away. Ideas: Go to another church. Look up a local divorce group. I know that you feel all alone, but othe...
- I have never been where you are but I want to encourage you to keep praying and not give up on God. I promise He will bring you out. I know right now it seems like eve...
- T. that is the biggest mistake that you have made "Do not attend church right now. Can't see why to go." The church should be your place of refuge. It seems that you...
Feeling Very Discouraged Not Preg with # 2 Yet!!!
Asked by S.C. from Philadelphia
on August 11, 2007
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I'll try not to make this to long.I really am looking for some support.I have a son who will be 2 in October. Before having him I had a m/c early on.About 7 months ago...
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- Hello S.: I am sorry to hear about your problems becomming pregnant with another child. I am 30 and my son is turning 1 in 10 days. I have been reading a lot of ar...
- I am assuming that you have not talked to your doctor about this. I would definitely start w/ your ob/gyn. You would be surprised at what they can help you with and i...
- Try acupuncture. There's a great one in Philly - Triune at 3rd and Cherry. Ask for Needy. She'll get you pregnant.
Infertility
Asked by J.N. from Los Angeles
on July 16, 2008
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Hi moms, I have been having some trouble getting pregnant. We've tried several times throughout the years but just basically felt if it happens it happens. Well now ...
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- Hi J., wow~ I cannot believe I'm just seeing this message that you wrote in July. I have a story too (here is the VERY short version)...6 doctors and over 3 years of ...
- Hi Jenn - I know you probably have enough responses, but I just wanted to let you know that you are NOT alone. I was diagnosed with PCOS and went through clomid and d...
- This may sound strange, but I picked up a book at a garage sale one day. It was about an old New England Doc and he was giving advice to a couple trying to concieve. H...
Low Libido, Please Help!
Asked by S.M. from Denver
on July 25, 2009
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Hello to all you moms, I'm kind of new to all of this but I have heard great things about it and could really use some advise. I've been married for 7 years to a great...
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- YOur OB/GYN should be more helpful, get a new one! There are precription cream that can increase your libido, most of them contain testosterone which has a lot of inf...
- at the end of a long day chasing the kid, the dogs and my mind around the house picking up rooms I just picked up and washing laundry I feel positive I just put away t...
- S.: Thanks for having the courage to share something so private. As I'm sure you know, you're not the only who is going through this!! You've gotten a lot of grea...
Confused on Wanting Kids-EDITED
Asked by A.H. from Des Moines
on July 7, 2008
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This is an edit to my original request because i had so many wonderful responses to it. Some of the responses were already in play as answered here. Please read and ...
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- Hello A., Congrats on your anniversary!! I have only 2 questions for you: 1. Have you finished college? 2. Do you and your husband have secure jobs with be...
- It looks like you have a lot of good advise already. I didn't read every response, but figured I could also add to the list. I just had my first child a week before my...
- A tip on how to make it go away is to borrow someone else's kids for the day or weekend or just spend a weekend with friend/relatives that have kids. That should be e...
Trying to Decide Whether to Have #2?
Asked by K.H. from Des Moines
on April 2, 2008
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My husband and I are trying to decide whether or not to have a second child. I've heard that two kids are three times as hard as one and that is what is holding me ba...
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- I completely understand your view on things. I am a mother of two currently with another one on the way this July. I thought the same thing when my son was younger a...
- You need to follow your heart. Two of my sisters had their children later in life. They both had hard labors. My twin (started at age 39)had to have both C-...
- Hi K., We had our son when we were 36. After he was 5 (job change and lack of insurance for a while, 4 year difference was more our choice) we tired again but not as...
Seeking Freedom from Fear of Having Kids
Asked by D.W. from New York
on May 6, 2008
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I wanted to know if there are any women out there who are/were afraid of having children.
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- I never had those feelings but know several people who have and a few have told me they regretted never having a child. Once the baby is in your arms - it is not as sc...
- Hi D., I think you're really brave for posting this here and being so honest about your feelings. I also think you answered your own question. "I think being sel...
- D., I'm not afraid of having kids and have 4, two from my first marrage and a set of twin boys (now 11 months old). I had the twins when I was 46 and they are perf...
Should I Have This Baby or Not? Do I Trust How I Am Feeling Right Now?
Asked by K.F. from New York
on July 14, 2009
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I need some opinions and personal experiences!! Please, no negative judgments or “pro-lifers” w/ God comments. Background: I am 34 years old and have three kids ...
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- Hi K., I know I am late and you have made your decision, but I just wanted to encourage you about it. Great job being so strong to take this new child on. I made th...
- You have already received some fantastic advice, and I am glad you have decided to have your fourth child. I have three, now grown, and always wished we could have ha...
- you should trust your gut and not have this baby. only you can make this decision and you are saying to yourself in every possible way that you don't want this baby. ...
Older Mom Thinking About Having a Second Child
Asked by S.M. from New York
on June 20, 2008
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I am going to be 37 next month and already have a 15 month old beautiful son. My husband is a 11 years older than me and I am really wrestling with the question of if...
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- if you didn't have any pregnancy issues with your first pregnancy, then definitely do it. I have 2 friends and sister in law who just now (last month) had their 2nd & ...
- I had my 3rd when I was 38 and a friend of mine had her 3rd at 40! If you want another child then go for it because if you don't you might regret it later on.
- Hi there!! I had my first at 35 and my second last year at 37. So right now, I'm the proud mommy of an almost 4 year old (he'll be 4 on 7/1 and I'll be 39 on 7/15!!) a...
