Second Trimester
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Best Maternity Wear Option for First Trimester
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on January 12, 2009
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Hi moms,
I am 8 wks pregnant with my third baby and my clothes are already getting too snug. I started popping out early with my second pregnancy, but struggled wi...
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- Congratulations! I found a lot of first trimester pants at Target. I think it's the Liz Lange Maternity line - they have elastic in the back but button and zip norma...
- I loved the secret fit pants from motherhood. They were very comfortable, especially in the 3rd trimester!
- I loved the Bella Band; I bought one in almost every color I could find, and they enabled me to wear most of my work pants AND some jeans through my whole pregnancy. ...
Weight Gain in 2Nd Pregnancy
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 1, 2011
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HI, I am JUST 2 months pregnant with my 2nd child. I am 40 years old. I just returned from my OB/GYN, where I learned that I had gained 15 shocking pounds! Please t...
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- Yikes!!! I hear ya but your situation happened my first pregnancy my 2nd and third pregnancy were kinder to my body :) Just start tracking what you are eating and d...
- I know with my daughter i gained 30lbs thats almost 3 years ago and i never lost the weight and im 22. So im pregnant again and im 4 months and i have gained 5lbs than...
- It does sound a little high but I am not a doctor so I will listen to your doctor. With my fist I actually was a stick, but it was a sad pregnancy and I also was youn...
Weight Gain Second Pregnancy?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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When I was pregnant with my daughter, I struggled to gain weight till the end of the second trimester. Well, I am 10.5 weeks and have already gained 5 pounds! Last ti...
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- No doubt you're going to hear this time and time again, "every pregnancy is different." It sounds totally normal and if you have questions, talk with your doctor t...
- you sound just like me....my 1st i didnt gain much weight & didnt start showing til almost 6 months pregnant....but then with my 2nd, & 3rd I was showing at 2 months.....
- each pregnancy is different and so is the way u put on weight. As long as your eating healthy and having your regular check ups I'm sure all is good.
1St Trimester Genetic Testing Questions..
Asked by S.L. from Champaign
on March 23, 2012
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Alright, so because of my age, i did my first trimester genectic testing (nt scan & bloodwork). Well, my NT scan came back good, but one of my blood tests was screwy a...
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- I delivered when I was 35 with my last pregnancy. I also had a positive blood test and was recommended the amnio. I went ahead with the amnio as it was explained th...
- Ask for CVS to be done. That can be done quickly. Good luck, D.
- Amnio results are real and will not give false positives, at least for Down's. The DNA either has an extra 21st chromosome or it doesn't. I had amnio for my first ...
Pregnant with Second Baby and SO TIRED
Asked by J.F. from Charlotte
on December 30, 2006
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I am 23 weeks along with our second baby. We found out it is a boy this time and we are very excited. I remember, carrying Sophie, how GREAT I felt second trimester. ...
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- When I was pregnant with my boys,many moons ago-they are now 18&15,I was very energetic,never sick,the "glowing"pregnant woman and very happy.14 years later,when I was...
- I had the exact same thing ith being so much more tired with my second, I think it has alot to do with keeping up with a kid during pregnancy, something you didn't hav...
- That is what is so difficult about the second preg, and the third! I am a grandma now, but I remeber it well, the total exhaustion, and fantasizing sp?, about just sle...
First Trimester Screen - Positive Result
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on March 3, 2009
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Last Friday, I went for my first trimester screen. My doctor didn't require them when I was pregnant with my first child, so this was new to me. The lady doing the s...
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- On my first pregnancy I received a false positive. Everything came out just fine and my son is a very healthy acitve two year old. I've had several friends who recei...
- K., I have personally known 2 women who had the "positive" Down's syndrome blood test, but they both ended up having babies that did not have Down's. Both babies wer...
- I received similar results. When the doctor called me to discuss the option of an amnio, he said there is always a slight risk of losing a pregnancy when an amnio is c...
Has Anyone Taken Celexa During Pregnancy Especially in the First Trimester?
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on September 3, 2009
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I am pregnant with my third baby and with each pregnancy my anxiety disorder worsens. My dr says I can take 40 mg of celexa and it will be fine. I am only 9 weeks alon...
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- I took celexa during my entire 2nd pregnancy. I was also concerned about the possible health risks to the baby, but also knew I had to do something. All went perfect a...
- I took a low dose of zoloft for 3 weeks first trimester, my ob was attempting to get my anxiety down and get me to eat. My 9 month old is ahead of schedule on milesto...
- My dr. told me that the anxiety meds are fine (I wasn't on the same one you are on), the research shows a link to smaller birth weight babies. Better to feel good in y...
2Nd Pregnancy Is SO Much Harder!
Asked by K.C. from Barnstable
on April 2, 2007
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I'm about 6 months pregnant with my second child. I have a 2 1/2 year old girl at home, and my pregnancy with her was great. I had severe "all day" sickness, but it w...
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- When you're pregnant with a girl you have a lot more estrogen in your system. For some people that makes them feel better, for others worse. My second pregnancy was ...
- I was in the same position...well ecept the naseua. My daughter was the same age when I was pregnant with my son. I was also VERY tired all the time and actually felt ...
- K., Every pregancy is as individual as your baby. When I was pregnant for each of my boys, everything was great. When I was pregnant for my daughter, I was so sick my...
First Trimester Restrictions on Relaxing African-American Hair
Asked by S.B. from New York
on January 31, 2008
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My OB is adamant about me not relaxing my hair during my first trimester. I have very thick hair and my roots are crying out for straightening. Blow drying is only a...
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- whille I don't have any research info on your OB's particular concern, I think you need to be happy that your OB is concerned about chaemicals that can be absorbed int...
- What about getting your hair braided? I was in your same shoes and opted to not perm my hair for the entire pregnancy. I would definitely take your OB's advice and at...
- pretty scarves will do nicely for now, don't stress yourself.
Second Pregnancy Showing...
Asked by C.C. from Fayetteville
on February 6, 2008
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I am currently 5 weeks prego with my second child. I was just curious as to when most of you all started showing on your second. Some of my close friends started showi...
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- I started showing around 11 weeks with my 1st and around 12-13 weeks with my second.
- Seems it was closer to 3 months. With my 1st I had no clue I was even pregnant. I didn't miss any periods (had them monthly throughout the whole pregnancy) and didn't ...
- I'm currently pregnant with my second child and didn't start showing til almost 5 months!! Everyone I talked to told me I would start showing the minute I found out I...
