Emotional Health & Support
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Weening
Asked by E.M. from Los Angeles
on April 19, 2010
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OK so I have a two year old (please DO NOT tell me about how this is horrid to of breast-feed this long - I do NOT feel that way) - it was a struggle to have him, I LO...
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- I took away one of the daily feedings every week until my son was weaned. When I started it was 8 feedings, the next week 7, the next 6....etc. I plan on doing the sa...
- I just weened my now 22 month old and I was conflicted as well. But it was time. She didn't nurse at night at all so that made it much easier. I used a lot of distr...
- Hi E., Here is a past thread from my area. I gave this Mom some advice and you can find it posted on this thread. Good Luck and congrats on giving your baby a wonderf...
Pegnant with My Second Son and Am Very Sad and Scared
Asked by R.A. from Wausau
on March 29, 2010
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I am a mother to a wonderful 22 month old son, and expecting my second son in August. Well I was convinced that I was pregnant with a girl! So convinced I bought cloth...
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- You sound exactly like I did before my first and when I was pregnant with my second that I aslo swore was a girl. The difference is that you know now and I didn't kno...
- I also felt a lot of grief when I found out we where having a third boy. I actually started crying at the ultrasound. The pregnancy was 100% different then my first tw...
- Boy do I understand where you are coming from. I did the exact same thing but I will say that when the put him in my arms all the thoughts disappeared from my mind an...
Getting Harder After Loosing Baby
Asked by C.A. from New York
on July 12, 2010
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I know that I have asked alot of questions lately but this one is hard for me. I found out that I was pregnant on March 9th. On March 25th I lost the baby. It was real...
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- I hope you get a lot of responses that can really help you. I have never been pregnant, so I don't know what you are going through. However, my gut is saying that this...
- These feelings are very similar to what I experienced after miscarrying. And as much as it stinks- and many times I asked the question "would I ever be able to have a...
- I'm sorry you're feeling so much pain, C.. It takes time to make peace with any deep loss, and a hoped-for baby would be high on that list. I hope you succeed in havin...
Stillborn - Miscarraige - 7 Year Old at Home
Asked by S.J. from Houston
on March 8, 2008
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Hi everyone,
It has taken me a few weeks to be able to write this, and after I'm done you'll understand. I lost my son, Marc Aaron to the angels on January 15th, 200...
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- o girl your situtation just touched my heart to the core!!! there is nothing i can say or do to make it any better, but i am praying for you right now. right now the ...
- I know what it's like to have a stillborn baby. When I was nine months pregnet I went to the doctor and they told me that everything was going well. I went to bed one ...
- Hello S., I have no idea what you are going through or even how anything I could possible say that would comfort you. I do however know of a place that your daughter ...
Will I Regret Having Only One Child?
Asked by G.D. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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my son will be 3 in April and everyone around us is asking when #2 is coming. my husband is pretty much leave it up to me to make the decision (so unfair). i need to a...
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- You will always second guess any decision you make! You have a lot on your caregiving plate right now, and you're feeling pushed by your age, all the questions, and th...
- Hi G., Well it seems like you have a lot on your plate already with your father's health and your panic attics. As I read your question, it sounds like you are tryin...
- Hi! You are not being selfish and enjoy caring for the one you have. I had my last 7 years later and she and I have a fun relationship,I had her when I was 37 and I wo...
Thinking About Adoption
Asked by J.P. from Lakeland
on August 14, 2008
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This is really hard for me to even ask or think about this, but My husband and I are thinking about adoption. I am 28 weeks pregnant. I lost my job and times are rough...
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- J., I understand the difficult decision and the heart break it involves. What you are not being credit for is that giving up a child so they may have a better life ...
- Hi J.! Now does not sound like a time when you should be considering adding another to the growing family. I would think that it would be best for you & your Husba...
- J., I know this is an extremely difficult decision...as it should be, and I know you are already thinking about the gravity making such a huge decision would make ...
Should I Get Pregnant?
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on March 15, 2007
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OK.. here is my issue.. I have a baby girl who is 6 months old.. i want another baby so bad.. i just want a big family.. i am only 20 years old but i am a fantastic mo...
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- I remember feeling just that way right after I had my daughter. I missed being pregnant SOOO badly! I knew I wanted at least one more, and I couldn't wait to try again...
- Hi, My name is Teri. I had my first child when I was 19, I've been with my husband for 10 years. So I too was looked at like a young mother. We got custody of my husba...
- You do whatever you (and your hubby) feels is right and then you know that you didn't do anything wrong. My children are 2 1/2 years apart which was a bit closer than...
Seeking Mom Who Have Miscarried
Asked by C.S. from Phoenix
on October 12, 2009
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Im a 45 year old stay at home mom. about 4 weeks ago, we discovered I was pregnant.(shocked to say the least) Went to the dr heard the heart beat the dr was really wo...
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- Hi C., I'm so sorry for your loss. I miscarried myself, just 3 1/2 months ago. :( The bleeding could have been one of a few things. You could have had a subch...
- Dear C., First of all, hugs to you!!!! I know the feeling. Back in 1998, I found out I was pregnant (unexpected), and we were so nervous. Eventually, we calmed do...
- My heart goes out to you C.. I miscarried between my daughter and my current pregnancy. I was so elated and had told my family and a few close co-workers only to hav...
Wondering About Others' Experiences with Deciding to Have Another Child
Asked by T.W. from Salt Lake City
on August 25, 2008
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Hi- I was just wondering what you moms out there think. I am 39 and have 3 kids (5,4,1). I honestly feel pretty stressed a lot of the time, but I know my clock is r...
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- I agree with Kathy J, pray about it and God will reveal the right choice for you and your famiy. My husband and I have 4 and go back and forth about maybe 5, but we a...
- My first 5 kids were 19 months apart (except the first 2, which were 15 1/2 months apart). I thought I'd go crazy, plus I babysat 4 kids. I remarried when my younges...
- Hi T., I have 3 kids- 6, 4 and 1- so we're in a similar situation. We debated this issue for the first 10 months of baby's life, and finally decided to go for it. 4 k...
Needing Advice on Quad Screen Results
Asked by S.H. from Denver
on November 10, 2009
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I took a quad screen 2 weeks ago and it came back as high risk for downs. 1 in 27 chance. I have an appointment with a specialist next Wednesday to do an ultrasound th...
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- I also had had "positive" quad screen results, so I completely understand how worried and upset you must be. My ultrasound revealed a completely normal fetus, but wit...
- S., I know it is hard but try not to stress. This exact thing happended to me and everything turned out fine. My test came back with high result for downs (really hi...
- A friend of mine had this happen (ultrasound showed markers) and with amnio it came out fine. However the reason for me responding, is if it does come back positive ...
