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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...
Need Advice on Relationship
Asked by J.G. from Boston
on February 25, 2010
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My son's dad and I were only dating for a few months when we found out we were pregnant. Despite this, we decided to make it work. But it took him until a month after ...
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- It sounds like your partner is providing a roof over your head, and that's about it. You and your son deserve much, much more than that. Still, if staying with him kee...
- From personal experience I wish I had stuck hard to my guns and left when my son was still that young. Don't get me wrong, I love my H and loved him then, but I can gu...
- Are these posts real??? This sounds like something from Jerry Springer!
Spotting in Early Stage of Pregnancy
Asked by N.K. from Albuquerque
on October 2, 2008
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I asked about women's experiences with spotting in early stage of pregnancy.
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- With my first there was no spotting at all so when I was pregnant with my second and I spotted I freaked out! It was just like you described it. Everything turned out ...
- My experience has been similar to lots of the other ladies. I spotted dark brown early on in my 2nd pregnancy. I had a healthy baby boy. It's good to get it checked...
- I had the same thing at 6 weeks and my Dr did an ultrasound and we could see the heartbeat! I did have to take it easy for 6 weeks, no cleaning, lifing, intercourse. ...
High/low Pregnancy Moments?
Asked by M.J. from San Francisco
on September 13, 2011
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Hi all! What was the highlight of your pregnancy? And the total low point?
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- Highpoint - Feeling euphoric. My nails finally grew out and I was able to paint them for the first time in my life. My hair grew in thick and long. I never got sick an...
- Lots of highlights - hearing her heartbeat at my very first midwife appt, feeling her move for the first time, finding out she was a girl and healthy (amnio results), ...
- The highlight of my pregnancy was the labor and delivery. The low point was the waiting for it to be over with.
Post Partum Relationship with SO
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on September 1, 2010
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I have been with my boyfriend for about 2 years now. We have a 12 week old son together. We haven't had sex since I conceived. Every time I try he tells me he's not in...
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- Wow let me say dajvue. I ended up staying and marring the guy who is acting just as you stated. That was one of the worse things I could have ever done. I should have ...
- I have a 3.5 yr. old and a 6 month old. My current husband and I went through a sexual/marital low postpartum. You said that it's been since you were pregnant, so I'm ...
- Having a child together is a lot of stress. Some men react differently. There's a baby that needs your full attention now. You are not taking care of your boyfriend or...
Most Unexpected Thing About Pregnancy?
Asked by M.J. from San Francisco
on September 26, 2011
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Was your pregnancy (or pregnancies!) how you thought it was going to be? Or were you thrown for a loop at something unexpected?
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- I was amazed at 39, for my first pregnancy how GREAT I felt. And I didn't gain a lot of weight like I thought I would.
- I was surprised by the sheer exhaustion!
- wake-up call each time....for all 4. 1 miscarriage, the other 3 almost miscarried. Rear-end collisions with both of the last 2. Bed rest to avoid miscarrying. H...
Relationship Falling Apart!
Asked by L.Z. from Punta Gorda
on July 24, 2008
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My baby is 3 years old...and my body has never been the same since then. I don't wat to have sex like I used to :(. My husband is already tired of the situation and me...
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- L., I am going through something similar. I don't know your age, but I am 40. I got married at age 30 & wanted sex every day. Then after 2 yrs of marriage & car a...
- L., What you probably need to do is just what you will say you don't have time for. You have to be sure to get the sleep that you need. You have to have breaks fo...
- What you need to do is get a NEW Doctor - I would suggest a FEMALE Dr who has had Children - The Women's Group is WONDERFUL - I LOVE Dr. Wahba (she actually is one of...
Feeling Obsessed About Her 15 Yr Daughter's Relationship W/17 Yr Old Boyfriend
Asked by E.T. from Philadelphia
on May 26, 2010
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Ever since my 15 yr daughter started going out with a 17 yr old (she is a freshman and he is a junior), I feel like I'm losing my mind! I feel that I am overly obsess...
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- Sometimes when I get like that I realize it's my "mommy meter" screaming DANGER AHEAD! I wonder if - subconsciously - you recognize that there is something possibly...
- I would never trust a 17 year old boy with my daughter. Can you put her on group dates or supervised dates? Kids are all pretty slutty these days, even the nice ones...
- I am not at this point yet like you are but please talk to her about sex and about safe sex. You might think she is not ready but she might be interested to do somet...
Good Books on Pregnancy - Suggestions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am on the lookout for some good reading material on pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy, and I am not convinced that What To Expect... is the end-all...
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- K., I have read many and my favorite is Your Pregnancy Week by Week. It shows how your body changes every week, answers all your question, has an easy to read format...
- I liked the Baby Book by Dr Sears. I used that with What to Expected and thought it gave me a good balance of thoughts.
- http://www.amazon.com/What-Doctor-About-Childrens-Vaccinations/dp/0446677078 This is something you have to prepare your self for, I wish someone had offered this in...
Difficult Pregnancy and Still Have More?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on August 29, 2011
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Did any of you moms have a very difficult pregnancy and/or delivery and still go on to have more children (or a child)? Obviously being pregnant itself is difficult! ...
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- I had a difficult first pregnancy - oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid), premature rupture of membranes, premature labor, premature delivery via emergency c-section a...
- Yes. Our first was a very difficult pregnancy and delivery. I was 'lucky' to have enough complications that I got to stay in the hospital 3 days instead of the stand...
- I had a very difficult first pregnancy and delivery. The complications were so severe that my doctor advised me not to have more children. I really didn't think I co...
