Emotional Health & Support
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How to Get Ready Physically?
Asked by J.O. from Richland
on February 21, 2007
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How does one get physically ready for having children.
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- I think the more important preparations are the mental ones. I personally have found that the older I have gotten the harder being pregnant is on my body. So stop wa...
- I'm trying to figure out something I can do from home...fill me in on what your doing! :-) Pretty Please!!??!
- I would consider seeing a naturopathic doctor to help optimize your health. There are physicians who specialize in pre-pregnancy preparation. One that I can personally...
Early Onset Puberty for 7 Yr Old- Any Other Parents Experiencing This?
Asked by D.C. from Portland
on October 19, 2008
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I have a friend whose 7 yr daughter has been diagnosed with early onset puberty based on blood work done by the endocrinologist. Mom is overwhelmed and having difficu...
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- Hi! I was diagnosed with precocious puberty at age 5. Through extensive hormone testing, I had the same hormones as a thirty year old woman - in kindergarten. My mo...
- Tell her to check out the Weston A. Price Foundation on the internet. The most recent quarterly magazine from them had a letter from a woman whose daughter was goin...
- No I haven't experienced this as a parent but the idea of giving hormones to an emotionally and physically immature (despite symptoms and signs) young 7 year old girl ...
Infertility Treatments
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on February 24, 2008
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Hi, This is the first time I'm on Mamasource. I was just wondering if anyone has gone through multiple infertility treatments. My husband & I are at the insemination s...
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- have u just thought about adoption? i know that so many people think that it is necessary to have their dna in a child to love it, but there are so many children that ...
- Have you tried to see a chiropractor,I know one that has had great success in helping women that are having trouble getting pregnant.Something you might want to check ...
- C., I am so sorry you have having troubles. Have you found a medical reason why things aren't happening? You and he are both okay? If you are both okay, hormones ar...
How Soon Is Too Soon
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on May 27, 2008
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I am 32 years old and just gave birth to a stillborn baby girl on April 20th. I was 7 months along and had problems of early labor throughout my pregnancy. I would lik...
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- A., please accept my condolences on the loss of your baby daughter. Sounds like you are on the right path by pursuing grief counseling. I would strongly urge you to ...
- Sorry for your loss. Maybe get married first, and finish raising your daughter. Perhaps if she is the love of your life she deserves the attention without a new baby ...
- Dear A., Losing a baby is heartbreaking. I said a prayer for you. I got pregnant 14 times and have 4 beautiful children. My problem was I allowed myself to get preg...
Miscarriage ,Please Help
Asked by D.M. from Allentown
on July 14, 2009
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I have miscarried at 8 weeks. There was no heartbeat visable on the ultrasound. My body however has not passed everything yet....my doc gave me 3 options: wait and see...
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- Hello, Sorry about your lost. The same thing happen with me, and I went through the D&C procedure, it is best for you to get the D&C procedure done as soon as you can...
- Hi, so sorry for what you are going through. I am re-sending this msg--I think it didn't post last time. I was in a situation similar to yours. I was told by nu...
- I am so sorry for your loss. I am 21 years old, a mother of a wonderful 3 year old, and have had 2 miscarraiges in the past 2 years. I know how you feel. I had the d&c...
Does It Annoy You When...
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on April 2, 2012
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people gripe about a situation they intentionally put themselves in?
-# of kids
-pregnancy
-being home
-working
-toxic relationships
How do you typically re...
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- I have a friend who is divorced because she didn't want to remain faithful to her husband. They tried to have an "open" marriage, but that didn't work, so they divorce...
- I think I'm guilty of both, griping about situations & being annoyed . : /
- I find out if they want to vent or if they want advice. If they want advice, I give it and watch how they handle it. They don't have to do what I say, but I have to ...
Fearful of Another Miscarriage
Asked by B.B. from San Francisco
on March 5, 2008
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i had a miscarriage last year in november at 9 weeks. it was the second miscarriage i had that year. the first one i couldn't have been more than 2 weeks pregnant, an...
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- Oh, B., I understand your anxiety. I had three miscarriages and a full~term stillbirth all in four years ~ during and after that time I did have a two healthy baby bo...
- Dear B., I understand your fears. I too had several misscarriges. First, it isn't your fault. It happens, God's way. For your first 3 months, try pampering yourself...
- Dear B., I pray that all is going well with your pregnancy. I hope you have been able to talk to your doctor to find out that your miscarriages were not your body's in...
Seeking Advice About Mesial Temporal Sclerosis
Asked by F.R. from Salinas
on May 2, 2007
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Hi I am a new member of this group (just joined today). My daughter was recently diagnosed with Mesial Temporal Sclerosis. Since 12/05 she has had 5 episodes of seizur...
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- F., you have just been handed a bunch of information in a foreign language about your lovely daughter and I am so sorry for that! I do not know about Mesial Temporal ...
- Hey, F.. I don't know anything about Mesial Temporal Sclerosis, but I work for Harbor Regional Center. The regional centers are federally and state funded agencies wh...
- Hi F., Have you tired a chiropractor? I wish I could refer one to you, I used to go to one in Atlanta, Ga and he was awesome. And he got a lot of testimonies of how...
I Need Help
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on June 25, 2011
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Hi im currently living in chicago il and im about 3 weeks pregnant.i just wanted to know if i can apply for wic regardless if im 17
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- Contact Birthways here in Chicago - they will help you figure out what to do. http://www.birthwaysinc.com/ Good luck.
- Good luck honey, be a good mom to that baby. Your life is going to completely change, and it's going to be hard. You can get good advice on this website. I hope the...
- You already got your question answered. I wanted to let you know that I was 17 when I had my 1st child, with zero support. It was the hardest thing I ever endured & ...
Recent Miscarriage and Marriage Problems
Asked by K. from Portland
on January 9, 2009
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Ok, we just miscarried and I am not sure our marriage is going to survive it. We have a 2 year old beautiful son and I desperately want another one. My husband is a li...
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- {{{Hugs}}} K. - I am so, so sorry about your miscarriage. I, too, have had difficulty getting pregnant and I know how much it hurts. It is normal to feel hurt, a...
- Most likely your miscarriage has triggered the grief of the loss of others and it's piggy backing on this event. I'm sure you are both suffering your loss and dealing ...
- K., Allow yourselves to mourn. This is not the time to make life changing decisions. Sadly, I have to agree with your husband. Give your body time to recuperat...
