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Thyroid Cancer
Asked by S.Y. from Tampa
on September 3, 2010
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Hi everyone. So my husband had Thyroid cancer last year....he had the surgery to remove it then had to have a dose of Radio Active therapy. The doc told us we shouldn'...
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- I am so thankful your husband is doing so well and that yall are looking forward to a bright future. I have not dealt with this but I wanted to share that I have 5...
- Hi S., First I want to tell you that my mom was diagnosed with terminal secondary liver cancer in october 2009. I have done alot of research into cancer and chemother...
- Is it possible to try for another baby before he gets the treatment?
Depression
Asked by L.M. from Corpus Christi
on February 21, 2007
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I am taking Wellbutrin xl, and was told that was the only anti-depressant that I can take because of the pregnancy. I will soon be seeing a psychologist for my depress...
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- I'm battling depression also but I'm not pregnant. I can tell you that the medication will take awhile before it actually starts to fully work in your system. so giv...
- It took me at least a month and a half To feel good again when I started taking wellbutrin. Hang in there! You sound so busy and I know it is hard, but try to take so...
- Hey I went through that a year ago when I was pregnant with my 3rd boy. It was a tough time for me and a tougher time for my husband, but he was understanding. I was...
Still Nursing 12 Month Old, Should I Begin Birth Control Pills??
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on April 4, 2009
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I am currently still breastfeeding my 12 month old. I believe I'm going to get my period back soon,(could tell I was ovulating this week) and wanted to begin birth co...
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- I went on the "mini pill" with both my kids at 6 months. I did not switch to the regular pill until after I weaned them.
- i wanted to repsond to your milk issue. My girls never liked milk at first either. I think the taste is just soo different for them. Here are some things i've tried. I...
- I tried all brands of pills before my kids and didn't like any of them, so I choase Mirena after my son and loved it. I've had friends who said the regular Pill hinde...
Anyone Drink Diet Coke While Pregnant?
Asked by A.T. from Chicago
on March 9, 2009
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Hi everyone!
Basically, what I am wondering is if anyone drank Diet Coke during their pregnancy and have since delivered a healthy baby/child.
Or, if you drank...
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- don worry about what you cant change. I know many people who drank fake sugar all day long through their entire pregnancy and their kids are fine. I wouldnt recommend ...
- Hello, it is suggested not to drink or eat anything with artificial sweetners while pregnant as studies have not been done to see lasting affects on the development of...
- I drank Caff. free Diet Coke about once every other day or so and my daughter is perfectly healthy.
Anxiety When Separted from Children
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on June 25, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I'm in need of your help in determining whether my separation anxiety from my children is normal??
Let me start off by saying that I love my childre...
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- Hi L., I am the same way. I'm so glad it's not just me, that makes me feel alot better, and hopefully you in knowing that you are not alone. I really don't have ...
- L., I think you are totally normal as many mothers including myself worry about their children's safety. It is natural to be fearful for your child. In my honest ...
- I would talk to your doctor or a counselor about this. I suffered from anxiety attacks for years before I realized what they were and now I know how to keep them at b...
Due Date Is 4/24. Planned VBAC May Become Planned C-section
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on April 11, 2011
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So I have a very small tilted pelvis and this large headed child only has about a 30-40% success rate of being delivered vaginally. Our plan (mine, husbands and docto...
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- I was in your shoes 9 months ago. Planned vbac but my baby was estimated at 9 lb and I was only 2 cm dilated and he could not feel the babies head at all. We ended up ...
- As an ALACE trained birth assistant, I have to agree with Carrie B. here. I strongly recommend that you contact your local International Cesarean Awareness Network (I...
- Yes, women are 'made' to produce children... BUT some women have more issues than others. My SIL has an enlongated/tilted pelvis. She was in labor for over 48 hours, w...
Calories Needed While Pregnant
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on July 28, 2010
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ok so my husband and I have a beautiful soon to be one year old son, and are now planning on having our second child. The thing is that I gained 125pds while pregant w...
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- You should eat about 300 more calories than you normally require to maintain your non-pregnant weight, but generally you do not need the calorie increase until the sec...
- Actually, it is really low if you talk to a registered dietician. Most recomment that only people who are bed-ridden, etc. be on a caloric intake that low because of ...
- I guess I want to encourage you to make your priority the right type of foods not the calories. Fruits, vegies, nuts, grains, plenty of water. Avoid pop and refined su...
Missing Periods with New Birth Control
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on August 17, 2008
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I have been on birth control (the pill) for about twenty years except for when I was pregnant. My periods have always been very regular and normal and the only time I...
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- my best friend takes yaz and she rarely gets a period. and when she does it is spotting for a day or two and that is it. she told me it freaked her out at first but ...
- I wouldn't bother with any of that stuff. Try checking out Natural Family Planning! You wouldn't ever regret being more informed. It has served my whole family splendi...
- I don't think you have anything to worry about. I was on Yaz for about 3 years and basically my period all but disappeared with occassional spotting during the time I...
Good Enough Reason for #2?
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on August 13, 2011
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I've really been going back and forth about having another baby - and I see I haven't been alone in that this summer! I have appreciated reading the posts and respons...
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- Well, I would talk to you doctor. See if you doctor thinks that you are healthy enough to carry a healthy pregnancy and go from there. If the doctor thinks it's fine...
- AFIC, the only reason to have a baby (or another baby) is because you want it. Not because your friends have more kids than you, not because the kid you already have w...
- Don't have a baby for your child. Have a baby because you want one. Like you said, there is no guarantee they will get along. I have very little relationship with my y...
Morning Sickness, Will Phenergan Hurt My Baby?
Asked by R.C. from Dayton
on April 12, 2008
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Girls! I need some encouragement and help! I'm only 6 weeks 5 days pregnant and have had awful morning sickness for a week already! I'm a working mom (5 days/ 30 hours...
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- I am so glad you are feeling better!! I also suffered from morning sickness much more so with my first than second. They had me on zofran and phenergan also. My doctor...
- R., I wouldn't risk it! I took Zofran and that was only what my Dr. would agree to. I ate lots of Ginger snaps and cheez-its. Good Luck! R.
- An herbal tea remedy taken from Dr. Hulda Clark's "The Cure For All Diseases" : 2 tb cinnamon in 2 1/2 c boiling water. Steep 10 minutes. Strain and add honey. Dri...
