Pregnancy Medications: Simplicity
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Seeking Medical Advice
Asked by W.R. from Houston
on July 15, 2008
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Hi I am the mom of two girls, very difficult pregnancies and births. One weighed 3lbs and we both almost died, the other weighed more but my delivery was tramatic. I h...
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- You need to talk to your doctor to see what can be done at this point. Also find out about having your tubes tied or some other form of permanent birth control.
- Hi W.- The only advice I can offer to you is to find the best doctor for your condition that you can and the best high risk pregnancy OB that you can and educate yo...
- W., I see your concerns about your babies as weel as your husband. I myself am Pro-Life. There are several factors that need to be considered. Your family, you, your u...
Why Always TWO Children? What's Wrong with Just One???
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on March 19, 2011
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I'm a first time mom at age 44. I never thought I'd have children b/c of my age and then....Mr. Wonderful showed up! My little man is now 14 months old. I can't tel...
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- Hi, I am sorry you have gotten the questions like that. Unfortunately, I think some people feel that they have the right to something to say about how many children...
- My son is an only. And for medical reasons wasn't really offered the opportunity to go for number 2. I probably would have had 2 so he'd have a live-in friend. Alth...
- I agree with the first part of the question, "WHY 2?" but for a different reason...like a PP. Seems like the general consensus is that you have 2 kids, one boy, one g...
Getting Depressed . . . .Update :)
Asked by C.R. from Atlanta
on March 21, 2008
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I have the sweetest, happiest, healthiest baby girl so it pains me issue a complaint. Yet I have to admit that I am borderlining on depression. Other than my husband...
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- Are you able to join a gym? most have daycare centers and it's good for the child to be around others and good for mom to have needed and deserved MOMMY time! Also, do...
- Do you know the Lord Jesus, your Saviour? I would not have made it through my difficult marriage, and consequent divorce, without my faith in the Lord to carry me thro...
- Hi- I too suffer from depression (mine is chronic - I am 29 and have been dealing with it since my early teen years). I am also on medication, which helps me tremend...
Venting, Stressed & Just Want to Be a Good Mother.
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2009
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This is probably more of a vent than a question, or perhaps I'm simply looking for someone to say, "It's ok." The last 5 years of my life have been a bit drama filled....
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- Well you are having a tough time right now...If I were your friend, neighbor, or sister I would just give you a hug and tell you that these times don't last forever! ...
- The only thing your 4 year old really cares about is that he has a happy, functioning family. Moving and money issues will not affect him at this point. So don't wor...
- We moved to an area outside of Tracy from San Jose - talk about culture shock! I have had better luck making friends and playdates through this website than the local...
Plane Trip Tips
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on May 14, 2008
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Hi all,
I am about to fly to Australia which I am used to and cope very well with the long flight, uncomfortable seats, bad food, all of that but.... I am currently 2...
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- make sure you have a pillow to put behind your lower back. And where comfortable, loose shoes. I flew when i was 8 months pregnant and because of the altitude change m...
- One, make sure you get clearance from your OB for this trip. Two, contact the airline to make them aware of the issue. Hopefully they can get you an aisle seat in th...
- I can really relate to your question, as I was in a very similar situation back in January. I am an American living in Germany for 5 years now. We just had our first c...
Need Preemie Baby Advice...
Asked by B.W. from Chicago
on December 31, 2006
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We're suddenly faced with the very real prospect of having our baby sometime between 32 and 37 weeks (possibly even sooner depending on tests -- I'm 30 weeks now and t...
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- Hi B., My thoughts are with you & your baby and wishes for a healthy delivery! My first child, Olivia (just turned 2 last Thursday) was born at 28 weeks due to pre-e...
- Well I only JUST opened your message, so I hope I'm not too late. I had pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. I think I had this (undiagnosed) for approx 3 weeks. My li...
- Hi, B.- I didn't have any pre-eclampsia or any other indicators whatsoever, but my little boy was ready to come out at 36 weeks. I was totally unprepared--had just sta...
Remebering How to Breathe?
Asked by K.N. from Dallas
on August 20, 2008
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Okay, I know that I am not the only mom that feels like the world is on her shoulders. Between working 4 days a week, a 13 year old, a 3 year old, a husband, dinner, ...
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- I second flylady.net. Get all the emails or just the daily digest. Once you've got your clutter under control and/or tweaked your routines, go to yoga and/or simple me...
- Hi K., When I read your question, it hit home. I am 41, have one 19 yr old boy and one 5 year old girl. I cannot even pinpoint when my symptoms began, but it came t...
- I can totally relate! I have a 1,2,3,15 yr old kids (Wow, that looks even worse in writing). I stay totally stressed and soooo tired all the time. My memory has gott...
In Laws Aren't ALL Bad, Are They?
Asked by N.C. from Rockford
on November 30, 2011
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Hi all...so with all the holiday hoopla, I have seen a lot of posts about MIL's and in laws in general, not being cooperative, causing problems, being controlling...et...
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- I LOVE LOVE LOVE my inlaws, all of them... my step MIL, FIL and 2 little BIL's, and my MIL and step FIL :) It's my HUSBAND who pulled the short straw on the inlaws ;)
- Nope! I love my in laws! We've had 1 fight in 13 years, and it was small. we respect each other's space and decisions, and take an interest in advice. I'm lucky to h...
- Both my parents are gone and I am SOOOO Blessed to have the best ILs in the world. My MIL treats me just like any of her children. She is very involved with her gran...
