Pregnancy Journal: Munchkin
6 articles
Single Mommy!
Asked by B.E. from Philadelphia
on September 19, 2006
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Hi,
Thanks for inviting me to the group. I'm a new mom and I am loving every bit of it but I do have one problem. During my pregnancy, my fiance and I split (it's hi...
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- Well, i know it is hard cause i am a single mom of 4. Always remember that we are both mom and dad, we have a saying moms surity and daddy maybe. Be strong and keep in...
- We have alot in common!! I'm not a single mother, but I grew up with my parents seperated. I am a mommy going to grad school and working full time as well. I know it w...
- Mentally focus your energy on your well being and your little girl. Sometimes putting her first will divert your attention on your current loneliness. Your baby wil...
Ideas for Bedrest Activities
Asked by J.N. from Grand Rapids
on March 27, 2008
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I am 35 weeks along in my pregnancy and was put on bedrest last week by my doctor. I have hypertension/pre-eclampsia. Does anyone have good ideas of how to spend my ...
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- Here are some ideas: *Folding clothes (have hubby bring the basket in to you before he leaves for work) - not exciting, but helps you feel that you're 'doing' somethi...
- HI J., Boy I am almost jealous, but I know bedrest can be incredibly lonely and difficult. Here are some of my suggestions... Catch up on anything you know you ca...
- I was on bed rest with my first for a couple weeks, anything more than that is hard I'm sure! I played my husband's Game boy! It was a blast, and now they have t...
Anyone Else Experience Husbands Freaked by Moving babies?(Pregnant)
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on May 11, 2009
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Being in my fifth month of pregnancy, the baby is starting to kick and move around in my tummy. Whenever he kicks, i grab my husband's hand so he can feel the baby an...
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- Leave him alone. He will do it his way and by placing expectations on him it will lead to resentment on both your parts.
- My hubby was the same too. The first child use to kick him in the back and he hated that. The 2nd child use to do flips if I laid on my back my stomach would roll in w...
- My husband is an awesome dad to our two children but when I was pregnant he didn't have any interest in touching my belly. I've come to realize that men can't begin t...
Nervous About Baby Movement.
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on May 13, 2008
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I am 8 1/2 months pregnant, and have noticed in the last couple of days that the baby is not moving nearly as much as he has been. I still feel him getting the hiccup...
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- Hi I am 8 months pregnant! I remember going through this my first pregnancy. The books says as long as the heart beat is good and you still have movement, the baby i...
- ok, if you are not feeling the baby move that much than call your dr. i had complications during the pregnancy and i was always scared that the dr would get mad at me...
- Its common that they seem to move less because they are bigger and have less room to really move about but ask your dr how many movements you should feel in a certain ...
Is It Possible to Have Postpartum This Late?
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on November 5, 2009
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I seem to be having just the worst time coping... I"m very short with my son all the time and almost wish that I could give him up for adoption. I find myself just try...
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- Hi J., I think that you might be dealing with issues from your own childhood. I have five kids ranging from 18 to 11months and yes they can be a handful. They do pu...
- Hi J., The problem is your sons father. You are in a bad relationship and you feel like you have no resources to get out of it. You can provide a happy healthy li...
- I am so sorry you're having these feelings. It sounds like you're really going through a rough time and I can empathize because I've been there too. First of all, ...
How Do Other Working Mothers Do It?
Asked by A.D. from New York
on February 16, 2009
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I have posted many times on this wonderful forum but always specific questions… I am now in search of some “bigger” help so to speak…
I work full time and a...
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- Hi A.: My recommendation is to switch to formula- you did it for 6 months-that's huge!! How much of that is enough, especially when you're so overloaded?? Not pumpi...
- Hi A., You sound so disciplined. It sounds to me like you need to find a job that you can do at home. I can help you with that. However, I know it is difficult to ke...
- A.- i wish i had an answer for you, but i'm in the same boat. i work full time and i have a 3.5 yr old and a set of 2.5 yr old twins. one thing we do is to set out...
