Pets & Litterbox: Myself
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Level of Danger - Toxoplasmosis
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on June 15, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone could provide insight as to the danger of scooping the litterbox. I'm inclined to err on the side of caution but, on the other hand, my husban...
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- Unless you are pregnant, I'm unaware of any health warnings. If you are, there certainly are health concerns and a pregnant woman is advised to not change the cat litt...
- Hello L., I am not sure about the exact level of danger, but I have heard that pregnant women, or anyone who could become pregnant, should absolutely NOT be around ...
- I have 2 cats and 2 children. It was a rare day when my husband would clean the cat box either pregnancy. It was mostly me. Use common since precautions. Do not touch ...
Has Anyone Tested Positive for Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy?
Asked by L.K. from New York
on February 21, 2007
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Hi, my name is L. and i am freaking out! 3 weeks ago my doctors office called and told me that my blood test for toxoplasmosis was raised a little. They said not to wo...
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- hi, i have had toxoplasmosis for years. you can not only get it from a cats litter box, you can get it from handling rodents also. i owned a snake for 13 years & fed i...
- No, but it's to do with your cats and the cat box.Wear gloves, or have someone else take care of it. And if your d oc isn't worried, you shouldn't be. You must be a ve...
- Hi my name is C. iwas reading your concerns and i read the responces.The one who said it can pass from touching the cat box is correct.I had gone on to google search c...
Hernia During Pregnancy
Asked by B.A. from New York
on June 21, 2009
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I developed a hernia during this pregnancy. I think that I first noticed it around 8 weeks. My Dr. seems to think it is no big deal and nothing to worry about. She sai...
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- hi B., i had an umbilical hernia too. i actually felt it "pop" the same day that i first couldnt button my pants in my first pregnancy. by the end of my pregnancy, it ...
- Hi. I had one also. I'm now 2 months past the birth (wonderful quick no drug vaginal birth) of my son. The specialist I went to on recommendation of my ob said that ac...
- Dear MOM, I would say, this is not the worst thing to happen, and that you should leave it alone for now, BUT Definately have the surgery to repair it Post Delivery...
Announcing Pregnancy!!!
Asked by L.R. from Minneapolis
on August 4, 2010
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I would like to surprise my husband with a gift or a special way to share that we're pregnant with our first child. Can anyone share how they've announced their pregn...
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- CONGRATS!!!!! The way that I told my parents was I bought a baby doll and placed it in a gift bag with a bib on stating I love my Grandma/pa. So I would buy a little ...
- Go to a mall or shopping place that has an "expectant mothers only" spot, pull into it, and look over and smile at him :-)
- get him a 'world's best dad' t-shirt or coffee mug and watch his face. congratulations! what fun! :) khairete S.
How to Get by Out of Work Due to Pregnancy
Asked by K.L. from Orlando
on September 20, 2006
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any services that can help out of work mom due to high risk pregnancy i am a mother of 2 soon to be 3 out of work due to high risk pregnancy but told that is no excuse...
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- K., You need to keep trying. Childrens and Families can be tough. You can apply for food stamps online. You should also apply for WIC now, it will help now, and hel...
- You qualify for WIC and most likely for Emergency Food Stamps given your situation. There is also a program that will pay your utilities (electric/gas) bill one time i...
- Hey girls!! I have noticed quite a few of you looking for a way to work from home, and I have recently been introduced to an awesome new product I just had to sha...
Prescription Acne Meds During Pregnancy
Asked by B.K. from New York
on April 30, 2010
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I am currently in my 1st trimester and have been dealing with adult acne since the birth of my first child. My derm put me on a salicylic acid face wash and ehtromocyc...
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- You know, I struggled with acne for a long time, and the only thing I've ever found that truly worked long-term is NOT pregnancy-safe (Accutane). Maybe just try over t...
- I am in the same boat. My derm was nice and when I called and told him I was pregnant they rescheduled my appt and bumped me up to an earlier appt (was in same boat ...
- I have had acne since I was a young teenager, over ten years now. When I got pregnant with our second baby I switched to Burt's Bees Soap Bark and Chamomile Deep Clea...
Sushi and Sashimi During Pregnancy?
Asked by K.L. from Seattle
on February 14, 2007
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So, I'm 18 weeks pregnant and I LOVE Sushi, Sashimi and the like... I was told by one friend of mine that in pregnancy we are not supposed to consume raw fish because ...
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- It's really not a good idea to eat raw fish during pregnancy. The thing that's more of a worry than the toxicity...is parasites. Pregnant women are very very vulner...
- you need to ask what they eat in Japan while the Japanese ladies are pregnant. I think they will know the best. Especially the beautiful mothers that came here directl...
- Yes, I have always heard no raw fish during pregnancy. I have heard one argument against that, saying that mothers in Japan eat it and if you go to a restaurant that s...
Wood Staining During Early Pregnancy
Asked by D.W. from Boise
on December 15, 2008
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Please help. I've just found out that I'm pregnant for the first time after 9 months of TTC. Unfortunately before I took a test I stained a dollhouse I was building. ...
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- Calm down...you are perfectly fine!! It doesn't sound like you were inhaling the fumes from the can and you weren't in the room very long!! Your little one will be fin...
- You and the baby are fine. Stress on yourself is more harmful than 10 minutes of staining, or a week of staining for that matter. Enjoy this time and focus on the jo...
- D., I know it is scary. Pray always have faith in the savior and your baby will be fine. This baby will come to you the way Our Father planned for him/her to come an...
Baby Vs. Pet
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on February 16, 2010
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Hello moms.
So I'm new here but thought I'd jump right into the pit by asking a question that is driving me mad! My husband desperately wants a puppy. While I'm not...
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- If you want a dog, I recommend looking into a shelter or a breed specific rescue organization. Look for a great family breed like a Lab, Golden Retriever, or Beagle. ...
- Yes, having a puppy is JUST like having a new baby - except they chew on everything and are small and mobile enough to actually get lost. Not only do you have to worry...
- Well, I seem to be completely going against the norm here, but I say why not both? When my son was 6 months old we got a puppy and moved all within the course of 1 wee...
Pregnancy Pillow
Asked by E.W. from Cedar Rapids
on November 6, 2006
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I am 17 weeks pregnant and I am having the hardest time sleeping and I know it is only going to get worse. I either can't sleep or wake up hurting. I was wondering i...
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- You can use a couple extra pillows that you have around the house; one between your knees and one to "hug". It really helped with my low back discomfort when I was pr...
- when i was pregnant, i couldn't afford a special pregnancy pillow, so i just bought a body pillow and snuggled up to that. i can't imagine what it would have been like...
- This pillow was a life saver for me. I had problems with my hips and lower back aching during my pregnancy and tried this pillow out and benefited from it greatly. I...
