Emotional Health & Support
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46 And Pregnant
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on November 9, 2010
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I just discovered that I am 46 and pregnant. I am thrilled and so is my husband. I am in great shape, very young for my age and lift weights and physical activity of...
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- Awesome! Congratulations! I hope that I can say that I am physically strong and healthy at 46. I would recommend trying out prenatal care at a birthing center with mid...
- A little confused... How far along are you? What are you asking? If you are pregnant and you are considered high risk because of age, that is totally normal recommenda...
- Just wanted to say congrats to you and your husband! That is wonderful news and what a blessing for your family! May God shower His blessings upon you and your unbor...
Has Anyone Had a Miscarriage?
Asked by J.L. from Baton Rouge
on September 19, 2006
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I have a son who just made 5 in July. My husband and I had been trying for another one since March. I found out that I was pregnant again Sept 3 and miscarried on Sept...
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- Hi J., sorry to hear about your loss. I had a miscarriage about 4 years ago and it was horrible, I felt like something was wrong with me because I couldn't carry anymo...
- J., My name is J., I am 25 and just had my first miscarriage. I found out I was pregnant on labor day and just found out monday that I had a miscarriage,,I went in ...
- Hello J., Just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you today! My husband and I were told that we probably could not have any children due to my endometri...
Unplanned Pregnancy...Everyone Is Unhappy
Asked by J.P. from Pensacola
on April 12, 2012
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Hey Mamas,
I posted a couple of days ago about possibly being pregnant. I went to the dr., and found out I def am pregnant. I have a 15 month old right now. My b...
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- I would seek out a counselor/therapist to help you decide what to do. The other posters have set out your options. If you can't afford or don't qualify for private t...
- It sounds like possibly your bf of 6 months may end up walking out on you. I hope you have the courage to consider adoption. Feeling alone and terrified when you alr...
- You need tons of help from your mom until the children can stay in a daycare full time and you can work. In time, as they become more independent, you'll be able to ha...
Very Exhausted
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on September 14, 2008
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Hey moms! My husband and I are trying for baby #2!! I've been off the pill for two months but still no pregnancy. The problem is is that i seem to have all the symptom...
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- Its probley because your off the pill, the pill regulates your hormones and helps with some of the symtoms associated with menstration. Some of it may be in your head....
- Be patient, it has only been 2 months, sometimes it takes longer for your body to be completely hormone free. Your OBGYN won't consider you as having fertility issues...
- You could be pregnant with a false negative and even with periods. I have had friends that continued to have periods and found out a couple of months down the road th...
Loss of Full-term Baby
Asked by M.L. from Tampa
on April 27, 2012
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Hi moms,
This week I found out that my cousin and his wife lost their first baby at 39 weeks. It is just so devastating for everyone. They had problems conceiving, ...
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- One of my Mom friends (years ago) was 8 months pregnant when her car got rear ended. The placenta detached and the baby died. There was nothing anyone could do and e...
- send a card or an email and speak from your heart. send flowers or something special as well...maybe a tree to plant , or a star named after their child?
- Oh My Goodness, so heartbreaking for them.. Just tell them you are so sorry for their loss. Tell then that if there is anything they need help with you really a...
Are These Premenopause Systems??
Asked by W.H. from Stockton
on January 24, 2009
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I am a 40(soon to be 41)year old stay-at-home mom. I am wondering if I am starting to suffer from the very, very early stages of premenopause. I am exhausted, irrita...
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- Hi W., I'm not a medical doctor, however, I work closely with Dr Susan Lark, MD. She specializes in women and especially hormones. She wrote a book called The Hormon...
- John Lee's book on pre-menopause has a a checklist of symptoms that might be helpful to you. Stress absolutely can affect your cycle, and keeping up with children is s...
- W., I got my blood drawn recently, partially because if the tiredness that seems so overwhelming. I was extremely defficient in vitamin b-12. I now have to take 2500...
Follow up to the My Daughter Told Me the Most Shocking News Ever
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on September 4, 2011
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I am still shocked and angry..the father was suppose to be here at 8:00 tonight to talk to me about it...he never showed up! I heard my daughter arguing on the phone w...
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- It's your daughter's decision what she wants to do with the baby. You can't force her to do anything. Maybe you think adoption or abortion are the only options, but ...
- I feel for you, I really, really do. On the adoption side, I would contact a local adoption agency and ask them how to try to nudge her in that direction. I loved th...
- I just got on and didn't read any responses to your first question. I'm guessing this is very new news and she's very early in her pregnancy. Right now, emotions a...
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...
Is It 2 Soon to Know If I'm Pregnant?
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on August 14, 2009
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My first day of my last period was either on the 24th or 25th of July and last day was the 29th..I had intercourse on the 8th of this month and possibly conceived. Whe...
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- For me, I always waited until after I missed my period. Even a week after! That way, I'm not wasting money on a pregnancy test when I would have known if I had just wa...
- Everyone is different, but my daughter had barely missed her period last July when she knew she was pregnant because of tender breasts followed a day or two by nausea ...
- Each cycle is different and the level of progesterone produced in your luteal phase can cause your boobs to hurt with or without you actually being pregnant. A hom...
Pregnancy & Genetic Testing
Asked by T.B. from Detroit
on September 13, 2008
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I will turn 36 at the end of the month & am 7 weeks pregnant. Since I am over 35, my doctor has asked me to consider if I want to have genetic testing done (i.e. CVS ...
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- For me, myself, I wouldn't have it done because it wouldn't make a difference in my decision in carrying through with the pregnancy or not. I would choose to have the ...
- I am 38 and just had my first baby 2 months ago. My doctor suggested genetic testing too. My husband and I talked about it a lot...the pros and cons. Those tests aren'...
- I think your decision migtht be easier if you know what you will do if you get "bad news" if you plan on keeping the baby no matter what why bother with the testing? i...
