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And the Nausea Begins...
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on June 24, 2011
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Well I just found out I am prego with #4 yesterday and it hits me that I have been nausous(sp) for weeks and thought it was from nerves...NOPE. I should have known. Wh...
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- Sea Bands!!! You can find them at your local drugstore. They sound like a farce, but they worked for me. I wore those things 24/7! I would say as hard as it sounds to ...
- Is it possible that it is worse at night, because you're sleeping and thus, not eating as much? With both my babies, I could usually head off the nausea if I kept som...
- I used sour candies (sour Jolly Ranchers) and those motion sickness bands. Hope you feel better soon!
Would You Attend a Shower If...
Asked by F.O. from Boston
on September 23, 2010
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Someone blew off yours?
Here's the story. My friend who had been trying to conceive prior to and during my pregnancy. The minute I announced I was "with child" ...
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- If she has been a good friend, other than this issue, I would forgive her and go. I have a 2 year old little boy, and my friend/neighbor was trying to get pregnant th...
- Yes, I would attend. I'm not minimizing your pain and grief over the fact that she cut you off for a period of time. I'm sure that you are hurt by that. I would be ...
- If it was me, I would attend if I could. I have had several friends who have battled infertility, and I know my pregnancies have been difficult for them. If this per...
Health Insurance and the Right to Have Kids
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on May 21, 2011
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ok so I found I was pregnant with my second child a couple days ago. Things are tight finacially but we will be able to provide for this child once its born, I have no...
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- With my last pregnancy I carried the insurance and for us it wasn't too bad, but I also worked at a doctor's office and they reduced what we had to pay so it was worth...
- I think if she has a problem with it maybe she can pay for you to get on insurance through your husbands work. Insurance is WAY to expensive most of the time. Some peo...
- You do have a right to have kids, but I know I have an Aunt (she is my age) and once she was pregnant with her 3rd child on public assistance, her doctor asked her if ...
Terminally Sick in Law - Tension in Marriage
Asked by B.K. from Chicago
on February 15, 2012
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So I have never been in this situtation before and need some feedback. My father in law is terminally ill...has been since last year. My husband has been doing a lot f...
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- This was my family about 1.5 years ago. My FIL was diagnosed with lung cancer Feb 2010 and it spread to his brain. My MIL has MS and confined to a wheel chair. My F...
- I'm so sorry for you and your family. This is such a trying time. It is not easy to watch your parent waste away and die. Remember, this is the man who taught your ...
- Please don't take your husband's response personally. A parent loss is a dreadful thing, especially when you know what the outcome is going to be sooner than later. ...
Getting Pregnant at 47
Asked by K.M. from Nashville
on January 6, 2009
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Am I insane to want a baby at 47? I have 3 sons from a previous marriage (14, 8, 6). My oldest lives with his dad in another state. I have married the best man in the...
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- Get yourself checked out, find an OB that truly supports you and go for it! My grandmother was 45 when she had my mom in 1944. She lived to be 99. She had had one o...
- K., When I read your story, I had to respond. I see you are from Spring Hill. I am in Murfreesboro. I was married to the devil for 17 yrs. God finally decided t...
- Hey K., If you are not afraid of the body handling it, and not worried about child issues... go for it. My best friend adopted at 48 (she has scoliosis so feared t...
Calling All the Single Mama's with Young Children- Daddy Caught Red Handed
Asked by J.F. from Raleigh
on September 15, 2010
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Ladies,
I need help and encouragement. I am Due with our second child in Nov and recently found out that the daddy has been with several other women since before i...
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- What does "Should I try counseling or just let it go?" mean? That doesn't sound like you are sure you want to leave. So, YES, get a little counseling to help you with...
- J., First of all, A huge hug. I know you need one. Second, fortunately for you, you have decided to end this relationship!! There are many things you have in favor,...
- Since this is your house not his, you are not leaving, he is and you just need to get boxes or bags and pack his stuff up and change the locks. You may choose to let h...
Bi-polar Birthparents!
Asked by J.V. from York
on February 28, 2011
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My husband and I recently adopted a beautiful baby boy. His birth mother is bi-polar, and the birth father 'may' be also, but definitely has some other issues. In spe...
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- My biological father has bi-polar, and I do not. There is an increased chance, but it's not something you can control, so please don't stress about it. The signs do ...
- My Mother was Manic-Depressive, my sister is also. I am not and my son has shown no signs of it either. I do believe that these illnesses can be genetic, but they can ...
- I can't help you on what symptoms or signs you should look for but I do have a concern. As much as a good parent should always be on the look out for behaviors or med...
Recently Diagnosed with Cancer
Asked by J.M. from Melbourne
on March 12, 2009
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I was diagnosed with cancer 6 years ago, Stage II Melanoma, and shortly after I found out I was pregnant with my first son. I had surgery to my left arm and had a lym...
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- J. I just want to wish you strength and health. Maybe children s books dealing with the topic of disease would help your son cope and dont forget to remind your chil...
- lady i am sorry for this infortunate thing. i do understand where you are coming from and i do not know what to tell you. my 31 year old brother was diagonsed with can...
- Many Blessings to you, dear. Do you have insurance? Do not hesitate to contact Medicaid for that plus food stamps, to alleviate your financial stress. Their number ...
What Are My Chances?
Asked by M. from Birmingham
on May 8, 2008
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Ex-boyfriend and I just had sex a couple of weeks ago. I have the Mirena IUD so I wasn't too concerned at the time. In the last few days, though, I've become extremely...
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- M., With my last pregnancy I took a pregnancy test from Wal-Mart and it came back negative. I KNEW I was pregnant (this was my 6th one) but after I saw the negativ...
- Hi M.......the test should be valid but repeat it again at 6 weeks post last coital episode. God bless, A.
- There's a great calculator at www.maybemom.com that will tell you when you can take a pregnancy test reliably. It's part of their ovulation calculator.
Explaining the "Birds and the Bees" to My 12 Year Old
Asked by C.H. from Houston
on May 21, 2007
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I am really struggling with the idea of sitting my 12 year boy down and explaining things about his body, puberty and other things. My husband insists that he is goin...
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- I think you should let your husband explain this matter to your son, Why? because he knows more about a male body then you. I have a 13 year old son and my husband had...
- single moms do it all the time.I don't see why you wait for your husband to do it.
- I had to explain it to my son because his father wasn't around enough. I took it upon myself because he is my son too and I really didn't trust another man to do it (...
