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Pregnancy Question and Baby Names Girl
Asked by S.C. from Fresno
on December 31, 2008
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Im 13 weeks pregnant and the doctors still cant hear the heart beat. I know that baby is ok because an ultrasound showed a strong heart beat. But at the ob visits they...
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- My daughter was born 23 years ago and I was way overweight almost 300 pounds and they did not have any problems hearing her heartbeat. They just don't know were t...
- I have also heard of that happening. In fact, my OB always said he preferred to do an ultrasound because it's so much easier to find the heartbeat that way. Seeing it ...
- S., We named our two girls Chelsea Anne, and the other is Josilyn Ashley. We also liked Shelby at the time, but did not use it. Hope you find something you like. W.
Curious Preschooler with Many Questions About Pregnancy & Birth
Asked by M.G. from New York
on April 5, 2009
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Hey all,
I am now 8 weeks along with my 3rd and already showing quite a bit with loads of mornings sickness. Anyway a few weeks ago my husband announced to our kids ...
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- "It's Not the Stork" By Robie Harris. FABULOUS!! Good for ages 4+ and then there are verions for older children (later). Cartoon charachters explain it all in age ap...
- M., Sorry I have no advice on the subject. My kids are 7, 6 and 3. Thank goodness my older two were happy just knowing that their younger sister was cut out of mo...
- There is an awesome book out there called "What to expect when Mommies expecting" It uses kids terms to explain everything and has exercises the kids can do to know wh...
Late Period but Negative Pregnancy Tests
Asked by M.T. from Springfield
on August 21, 2007
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Hey Everyone: My husband and I started trying for our first son in the summer of 2006 and it took a little while to get pregnant and our first son was born in the sum...
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- Believe me, I feel your frustration! I have never had a positive pregnancy test even though I've taken them both times I have, in fact, been pregnant. I'd recommend ...
- I can relate.With my 3rd child I missed my period, had morn sickness, and gained weight. Test neg for 2 weeks. Then I got my period nearly a month late. This was end o...
- How old are you? Is it possible you've begun menopause? If not, is it possible that your period has always been a little irregular since giving birth, but you are ju...
5 Days Late but Negative Pregnancy test...what Could Be Going On?
Asked by J.K. from Detroit
on January 6, 2009
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My period is over 5 days late and I've taken two home pregnancy tests...both negative. I have never missed a period in my life (other then being pregnant) so this is a...
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- At this point don't panic. I would wait another week and then retest. Just because you received a positive early the first time, doesn't mean you will the second tim...
- J.~ 1st When TTC you are under a lot of stress not to mention any other stress in your life. It is very common in women TTC to miss a period. 2nd~ Sometimes wom...
- I had several negative pregnancy tests with my second child. Right around the time where I was a week late I called the doctor and they ran a urine test. That came b...
Co-sleeping, Nursing, and Pregnancy
Asked by A.C. from Kansas City
on October 5, 2008
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I recently posted about introducing a stuffed animal to my 13 month old to help in the SLOW transition to his crib. My reason for this is I am hoping to have him in h...
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- Dont let other people upset you with their views on co-sleeping or nursing...as I told you a couple of days ago..my daughter and her husband co-sleep with my 10 month ...
- Many years ago when my children were babies a pedi DR told me that if the child is of good weight (doesn't need extra feedings to keep up their weight that a baby shou...
- Just put him in the crib and be done with it. Kids will get by with as much as they can. They need you to tell them what to do.
How Long to Wait After Nursing and Before Next Pregnancy to Get Lasik?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on July 6, 2007
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I have talked to a few different Lasik places to get opinions on how to space out my Lasik with nursing and pregnancy, and everyone is giving me different answers! I ...
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- Well, I don't know about the Lasik (I would LOVE to do it in the future though), but I also nursed my son past one year and never started a normal period after I was d...
- I had Lasik in February 2001 and then got pg with my first that June. My eyes were GREAT after the Lasik, but pg and then breastfeeding really did make my eyesight wo...
- I have been thinking exactly the same thing as you - wanting to get Lasik. I have a 14 month old son, and we want more kids. I have decided to wait until I am comple...
1St Pregnancy and My Baby's Father Has Left Me, I'm Only 7 Weeks
Asked by R.J. from Memphis
on January 30, 2010
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I'm 22 and this is my first child. I work full time and I'm a full time student. he is 26 unemployed and isn't interested in being with someone who is. I would love fo...
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- Praying for strength is your first most important thing you need to do. Keep your schedule you have now. Keep working, going to class and studying and learn how to t...
- I was 19, going to college full time and working 2 part-time jobs when I found out I was pregnant. My boyfriend told me that if I chose to have the baby then I was do...
- R., I am so sorry that you are going through this. You definately do not need added stress. Your baby is so special and I know you will come to be so happy about him...
Asking for Ideas on How to Break the Good News of Pregnancy to Parents!
Asked by A.W. from Rockford
on October 18, 2009
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Hi there! I was just racking my brain on creative ways to inform my parents of our first pregnancy. This is not their first grandchild (I have one niece and nephew) bu...
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- Hi, I lived away from my parents as well. I had my older son wear a shirt to a visit that said "I am the big brother". As soon as they read it everybody knew what was ...
- My advice - make sure that whatever you do is focused on them, first. 40 years is a BIG deal! I really like the idea of a gift from the baby to grandma and grandpa....
- We had a similar situation, but it was my father in-laws birthday. We signed his birthday card with our names and added "+1" He was confused at first but his when he...
Nose Bleeds During Pregnancy?
Asked by D.A. from Seattle
on August 26, 2007
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Ive been getting nose bleeds lately, I thought maybe i Should call the doctor but my mother got them while she was pregnant too. In the baby books they dont say anythi...
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- It happened to me too. If you notice that your nose is dry you can apply a small amt of vaseline in your nostrils. It may help. Dunno!
- I got them when I was pregnant too. I did read in a book or magazine article that it is normal during pregnancy (can't remember where I read it though). I got a simple...
- I had the same issue with my last two pregnancies. The doctors told me it's just something that can happen while you are pregnant. Basically your nose can get drier th...
Second Pregnancy Info
Asked by K.L. from Savannah
on June 7, 2012
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I am currently pregnant for the second time and was wondering if anyone has found any great websites, books or other resources for the second time around. I am not ev...
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- The books I turned to when I was pregnant with my second one: Baby 411 The Girlfriend's guide to pregnancy Sippy Cups are not for Chardonnay. Congrats!
- There is a website called "I am pregnant". Absolutely loved that for both my pregnancies. Its like a blog site that you can talk with women who are in the same week ...
- I liked babycenter.com & thebump. They both give you weekly emails as to what to expect and what your babies size is. Congrats on #2!
