Emotional Health & Support
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Am I Crazy?
Asked by W.W. from El Paso
on June 22, 2010
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I had posted a question about my husband and I. I'll catch you up quickly. After TTC for a year, i was diagnosed with PCOS. We were told to start having our babies rig...
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- It is not fare for him to make you wait knowing the risks. Talk with him, let him know just how important a family is too you, hopefully he will come around. I would...
- You keep asking for everyone's opinion and as soon as you are not getting the answer you want you get upset and tell them to mind their own business.... If you don't ...
- I'd say "you agreed on having a family so you should follow through with it ESPECIALLY since in a couple years (5 is not a guarantee, it could be sooner. Couldn't it?)...
Planning Baby #4... Grandparents Not Completely Thrilled...
Asked by A.M. from Fort Wayne
on July 21, 2011
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My husband and I originally wanted 4 children, however, with my last pregnancy I lost my sons twin and had kidney problems. After that pregnancy we decided that 3 woul...
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- My MIL was pissed when #3 came along- too darn bad. Have a baby if you want and anyone who doesn't agree can screw off :).
- It's your and your husband's decision.
- I think if you and your husband both want another and you have medical clearance then go for it!! :) Best wishes! I don't think it is your FIL's decision. I can r...
Mama in Distress
Asked by J.D. from Parkersburg
on January 6, 2009
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I grew up taking maticulous care of my baby dolls and helping with my younger cousins at every moment. I even was giving baths, changing diapers, and rocking them to s...
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- Have you talked to you OBGYN about this? this sounds like Post Pardom depression. I experienced that with my son after he was born and it sucked. I was lucky in that ...
- You need someone to talk to about this. This is a pretty serious thing. I'm not sure what your religion is, but you could always try talking to God and praying that ...
- You poor thing and it is not your fault! Everybody else has offered great advice so I just want to mention a couple of other things. Get out and walk. I know it ...
Positive and Encouraging Advise Only Please!
Asked by C.V. from Kansas City
on April 24, 2010
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I had my tubes tied during a c-section almost 5 years ago.About 3 years ago I decided I definately wanted one more.My Husband isn't opposed to having another one but i...
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- I know it sounds like you have tried everything to remove this urge, but have you tried to channel this energy into the children you have? Sometimes when we want thin...
- my sister in law can't have kids, they went bankrupt and were still able to take all the classes and etc., to foster children, so there is nothing I know of that has a...
- Just wondering - how old are your kids? Will 1 more really make you "complete", or will it make you complete until that child is not longer a baby? Maybe take a step ...
Pregnant and Have Issues
Asked by C.O. from Medford
on March 30, 2007
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Hello, Im new to the forum. Im 42 yrs old and 7 weeks pregnant and I have some issues. I dont mean to offend anyone in here, I am looking for advice & support but real...
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- Your feelings are perfectly normal, yet try not to "what if" yourself to death. You definitely have your hands full, but you will survive. We always do. Try to chan...
- Hi C., Bless your heart... First off, sounds like you are a very loving and compassionate mom. I can understand somewhat the feeling of being overwhelmed. I am due ...
- Hi C. - First of all, none of the thoughts you are having are "abnormal" in any way; congratulations to you, though, for putting them out there. I'm sure I'm no...
Help and Advice
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on September 24, 2009
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I have a two year old and it took about 3 years to have her. I thought that once I had her and SAH that things would be wonderful. I was so wrong, I thought that I had...
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- I am so sorry to hear about your problem-it must be devastating for you. I think you should talk to someone about it. I would think a therepist could help you and mayb...
- Hi A.. I truly sympathize with your plight. I have been a stay at home mom since my daughter's birth 3 years ago and I suffered from PPD also. My weight gain and const...
- I know how you feel. I had PPD after I gave birth, and that rolled over into full blown depression until my son was about four months old. I never really had anyone co...
Scared to Go from One Child to Two, Need Encouragement and Advice
Asked by N.Q. from Los Angeles
on January 13, 2009
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We are planning to try to (edited to say "try to") conceive our second child next cycle but I am feeling nervous. I am worried mostly about my loss of independence and...
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- N., if you are debating the issue so much maybe you are not ready for a 2nd baby. I can tell you that things with 2 only get harder but you learn to adjust. For us ...
- I had the same fears and they are well warranted. I was pressured into having a second child by my husband who came from a large family. I felt like it's kind of har...
- N., Having one more or five more is really no different. At least for me it wasn't. I have 3 boys and I won't lie to you, it's HARD but well worth it. How did you feel...
A Friend/co-workers Baby Shower This Weekend
Asked by A.P. from Cleveland
on January 10, 2009
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So here is my Dilema...a friend and co-worker is having a baby shower on Sunday. However my husband and I have had some problems with us wanting a baby. Here is a li...
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- I would say not to go. I'm not sure why people are telling you to be happy for her and go. I don't get the impression that you're not happy for her...of course you'r...
- A., I'm not trying to hurt your feelings at all, because I DO sympathize with you, but having said that....You are being very selfish.(said in the most loving, gentle ...
- A., this shower is for your friend. You should put aside any feelings you have because you are punishing her (in essence.) I agree with Deb. Plus you might regret i...
How Soon Can I Really Get Pregnant??!!!!
Asked by K.E. from Spokane
on November 5, 2007
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Hello ladies,
In the beginning of October this year I gave birth to twin boys, however they were born only at 19 weeks, and did not survive. My doctor advised me t...
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- Sweet K. don't be so hard on yourself! You have just been through a traumatic experience of losing not one but two babies. Your body, heart and psyche need to hea...
- Hi K., First, I would like to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. What a heartbreaking thing to go through.. I wish you the best for your physical and emotional...
- There are more reasons than just your physical health to wait. If you had those babies to term.. you would wait longer to get pregnant again... and you carried these b...
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.
