Emotional Health & Support
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Miscarriage
Asked by J.C. from Providence
on December 10, 2007
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I recently had a miscarriage at 10 weeks pregnant and am having a hard time dealing with it. This would have been our 4th child and my husband and I were so excited a...
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- read this ... it might help.www.whazzup.typepad.com/moving_on
- What you're feeling is part of the normal process of grieving. Don't beat yourself up over what you're feeling now, and although it's a lot easier to say "don't feel...
- Of course you are not being to emotional! I know what you are going through, I just had one in the end of Sept begining of Oct and I did the same thing I questioned q...
"If It Happens, It Happens"
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on May 10, 2009
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Ok moms how do I get that mentality of relaxing on the whole trying for a baby thing? My husband and I have been trying for a year and a half and are working with my O...
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- We tried for our second baby for one year straight and then we decided to just let it happen. And three weeks later I got pregnant! Don't stress really it will happen ...
- Have you looked into any hypnotherapy classes for conceiving? Usually practitioners of Hynpobirthing or Hypnobabies have experience using hypnotherapy for conception....
- Hi L., I know you are working with your OB, but have you tried an ovulation kit? Hopefully that would not create more anxiety... Also, do you have a hobby? I know ...
2 Yrs and Still No Baby
Asked by A.S. from Yakima
on March 17, 2009
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Ok so I have this very good friend who is 28, been married three years this A. and has very actively been trying to get pregnant for 2 yrs. Her and her husband have bo...
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- I would tell her to stop trying. Seriously, I have known several people who try and try and nothing. But once they stop trying they get pregnant. Good luck to you an...
- Hypnosis has been effective in cases like these. Here is a link for an inexpensive download. The worst thing that would happen is greater relaxation. http://www....
- Has this couple tried taking a vacation? My friends went to Maui and she got pregnant, no problem. She called it Maui Wowie! Anyway, it can't hurt, and they'll relax a...
Getting Pregnant After Missed Abortion.
Asked by H.F. from Los Angeles
on September 18, 2009
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I recently had my first ultrasound and found no heartbeat. My OB thinks I'm having a missed abortion, as I'm not having any bleeding or anything. I go back on Monday ...
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- I had a "missed abortion" at 13 weeks. I went into the Dr. for pelvic pain as I didn't realize I was pregnant. She thought I had fibroids and after doing an ultrasou...
- H., I went through that. I went back for the follow up a week later and there was a baby in there. He's 3 now. Don't agree to a D&C unless your hormone levels are d...
- Hi H., The same happened to me. I have 2 children - 13 and 14. I always wanted a third and went for it before I turned 40. Same situation as yours- no heartbeat, an...
Quad Screening Positive for down Syndrome
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on September 21, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone that had an abnormal quad screening result could share their experience with me. I was told yesterday that I have a 1 in 34 chance of having...
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- I was 29 and pg with my first and my quad screen came back positive. We did the level 2 ultrasound and our son presented with 2 markers for Down's. Markers just mean t...
- Dear A., Believe me, I understand how you feel. Before I started graduate school, and working with children who have DS, I too thought it was typically a situation...
- My girlfriend carrying twin girls had multiple test showing positive for down syndrom. Then, one baby was growing too fast and the other too slow. She was told one pro...
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...
I Think I Need Antidepressants
Asked by K.P. from Los Angeles
on June 22, 2010
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I have been battling this for several months because the thought of going on meds doesnt appeal to me too much but I think I need to go on antidepressants. I will not ...
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- There are a lot of well meaning people who have answered here regarding trying to take a more "natural" approach. If this works for you, I'd do it. I have been throu...
- I was on cymbalta when I got pregnant. I was worried about the effect on the baby too. None of this effected my pregnancy or my child. I also breast feed him until he ...
- Do you know about the condition called Electromagnetic Sensitivity? Perhaps before you start taking meds you should examine your environment to see if there is dirty ...
Seeking Low or Hormone-free Birth Control Options
Asked by T.S. from Salt Lake City
on February 14, 2009
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I just had my 2nd child and am looking for a hormone free or low hormone birth control option. Before I became pregnant I was using the para-guard and was satisfied w...
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- Honestly the best no hormone birth control is the latex sleeping bag! It sucks, but it is pretty effective. I don't know if you have tried the other brand of birth c...
- I use the Camilla pill (it's also called Nora BE some places). I started taking it 6 weeks post partum and have been on it for just over a year now. My doctor said i...
- I would also like to support the Natural Family Planning method. It is based on your body's naturally occurring fertility signs and is in no way the counting method. ...
Recommendations For/against Vasectomy Procedure?
Asked by B.D. from San Diego
on September 4, 2008
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Hi everyone -
Long story short...my husband and I do not wish to conceive any more children. We are 100% certain of this decision, and have given it much thought ov...
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- Our story: Walked into the Urologist office, husband got into a gown and was placed on the table with his feet in the sturrips (just like women do!) It was a treat...
- My only input is that of the four couples that I know (one personally, three through friends) who have had vasectomies, three have ended up divorced. I don't know why...
- If you decide on the vasectomy, make sure he does the all follow ups. I know 2 couples who got pregnant after vasectomies!
Husband Doesn't Want More Kids
Asked by M.C. from Seattle
on August 10, 2008
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I seem to recall that this question (or a similar one) has been asked in the past, but I can't find it. Anyway, I deeply desire a third child (and can't necessarily e...
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- Hi M., I want you to know that you are not alone. We only have one child and I always wanted two - something I discussed with my husband before we got married an...
- I can't comment on the wanting more kids because my husband and I agree that we both want 4 or 5, but I can comment on the resentment because I think everyone has an o...
- My name is J. and I just wanted to say to you that the more you talk about having a baby to him the more he will want to say no. For now, I would stop talking about ...
