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Twin Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Salt Lake City
on April 22, 2009
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I have just been told I am pregnant with fraternal twins. Do not know what to expect. I do know it is a high risk pregnancy, I am aware of that and scared as well. But...
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- I have read a book by Jane Seymour called Two at a Time. She talks a lot about eating well and doing exercises (even if you're on bed rest). According to the book, you...
- I got bigger fast. Mine were my first pregnancy so I wasnt sure what was going on at all. I didnt find out until I was 3 almost 4 months along. I did go into preterm l...
- Full term for twins is usually 38 weeks instead of 40. I made it to 35 but I had identicals and some complications. Even with twins I didn't start showing till I was l...
I Need Help with My 13 Year Old Daughter!!!
Asked by C.M. from New York
on June 19, 2008
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My 13 year old has been showing me LOTS of attitude! I know its the age, but I find this to be very upsetting. I've taken away her cell, tv and computer...but nothin...
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- I have a 13 year old step daughter and it's natural to think your parents are crazee. The hormones in side effect the mental , but we do have to let them know we are s...
- Oh C., I don't envy the stage you're in now - I worry about it wiht my 5 year old! What about total reverse psychology and inviting her to a spa day with you? Fa...
- As a mom of a 12-year-old, I often repeat this catch phrase to myself in my head: It´s hard to repay the tolerance that we borrow. You are repaying right now, as yo...
Pregnancy over 35?
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on January 31, 2011
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Hi, my question is....I turned 35 this past October so I am 35 and 3 months. I have heard it becomes more difficult to get pregnant over 35. If it happens, this will b...
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- I got pregnant at 30, 34, 36, 38, and 40 LOL. I consider myself fertile Myrtle though. The first time, I got pregnant 1 month after stopping birth control pills. Sa...
- Everyone is different. I got pregnant last Jan after having an ovary removed in Nov. I was 37. I did not expect it to happen that quickly! But, I am thrilled it did!
- I agree everyone is different. My manager had a baby this past year after trying for a long time they finally did IVF. She's 37. I'm currently 36 and 7 mos along, a...
Healthy Pregnancy After a Chromosomal Defect Pregnancy
Asked by J.K. from Houston
on August 18, 2009
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In June my husband and I discovered that I am pregnant with our 3rd child. Although this pregnancy was very much a surprise( I was on the pill) we were wanting more c...
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- I think it depends on the specific syndrome as to the chance that it will reoccur. Some chromosomal disorders are random, others are carry a greater chance of reoccur...
- I don't know a lot about chromosomal disorders, but I thought you might find comfort in this blog where other women share stories like yours: http://audreycarolin...
- Hi J., 20 yrs ago I was pregnant with my 2nd child. Things right away 'seemed' not to be right to me. Through the months I felt things were wrong, but all tests tur...
Peanut and Peanut Butter During Pregnancy
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2011
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Is it okay to eat peanut and peanut butter during pregnancy ? How about other nuts? I know nut is allergenic food and kids should not eat it until they are older but i...
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- I say go for it, but limit intake in the third tri. I have read of some increased issues but it links from the third trimester only and even further linked it when fo...
- I lived on Peanut butter sandwiches during pregnancy! I had gestational diabetes and this was something that I loved and was a good option. I had it for snack, brea...
- I had a high risk pregnancy so I asked my regular doctor and my high risk OB about the same thing when I was pregnant and they said it was fine. I ate peanut butter an...
Opinions Regarding Older Pregnancy
Asked by E.P. from Los Angeles
on June 9, 2008
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I'm curious about how other mothers feel about a healthy forty-four year old attempting a second pregnancy. I gave birth to my only daughter at the age of forty-one. S...
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- Physically, you are probably the best person in the world to have a later pregnancy. It sounds like you take great care of your body, which is an important part of cr...
- I would like to commend you first on being so independently strong! Your daughter sounds like she is raised in a healthy loving enviroment!You deciding not to marry is...
- More power to you, E. :) I, too, am an older new mother. At 43, I had my only child. She is 2 1/2 yrs. I had a wonderful pregnancy, much in part to having an incre...
Seeking Mom's Advice on Dieting for a 14 Year Old.
Asked by L.S. from Charleston
on April 3, 2007
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My daughter is 14 and her weight is 175pds .She is so depressed about her weight but i have no idea on how to help her lose the weight..anyone one that has any ideas o...
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- Hi L., First of all, I would start (like other moms said here) with not buying junk food, and not cooking with too much fat. Basically, no french fries, no chip pot...
- Hey L., I am a school nurse and I can tell you that since your daughter is only 14, her doctor would appreciate regulating her diet more than you. Not that you would...
- Make it a family goal, and not just something that your daughter does. Eating healthy and staying active benefits everyone, including those who are not overweight. Y...
Is Pregnancy Possible?
Asked by M.B. from Pocatello
on July 30, 2008
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Ok, this is going to sound strange, but I'm really beginning to wonder if I could be pregnant. 2 years ago, we found out I have had 2 strokes during previous pregnanc...
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- I have a friend who became pregnant after she had her tubes tied! Her little girl is now three!! You never know. I wouldn't wait much longer to find out if you are p...
- My advice is to see your doctor. I have a niece that had a tubal ligation done about 14 years ago, but her 13 year old daughter is certainly not a figment of our imag...
- yes it so is possible. i have a close friend that had two children after having her tubes tied nine-ten years ago. she now has two more beautiful daugthers. we figure...
Almost 14 Year Old DD Suffering from Migraines for First Time
Asked by S.P. from Billings
on October 24, 2008
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My DD who is almost 14 has developed migraines this week for the first time in her life. She has been out of school all week because of the migraines. She tends to get...
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- I had migraines when I was a child starting when I was 8 so I understand how horrible they can be! For me the real cause was stress at school, I would get so upset in...
- Just as some others have said, it could be food allergies. My dad has suffered with them all of his life, and in just the past few years they've gotten worse. My mom...
- I have "always" suffered with migraines. My best help for years was getting meds that would let me sleep and sleeping for a day or two until it wore off. They did c...
Pregnant and 46
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on February 9, 2009
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I just turned 46 and am pretty sure I am pregnant. I have been reading all I can on pregnancy at my age, and am trying to stay positive. I have a 13 year old and 10 ye...
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- M., in this day and age, we often have much more information at our disposal than we necessarily need. Take everything you read with a grain of salt. Though risks of g...
- Hi M., NO, you shouldn't! Don't let what you read scare you. We're all unique and there is NO universal standard for women and what our bodies can endure and accompl...
- You have gotten great responses already but wanted to give you one more positive results story. My MIL had my hubby at 44 and he turned out perfect (if you ask me). ...
