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Constipation During Pregnancy Fix (WW)
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on February 12, 2009
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Hi All,
Does anyone if its safe to eat Weight Watchers products during pregnancy.
I am not on WW, I can't due to pregnancy, but I did use those products
before pr...
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- Hi S., there is nothing wrong with eating weight watchers food while you are pregnant. Since weight watchers focuses on healthy eating alternatives, its about a li...
- What works very well and is safe to take to keep you regular during pregnancy as well as when you're not pregnant is Benefiber. It is completely flavorless and disolv...
- Lots of water & eating dried prunes helped me a lot.
Need Creative Way to Tell Moms We're Pregnant
Asked by E.W. from Chicago
on January 29, 2010
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We're looking for creative ways to tell our moms that we're pregnant...we probably won't see them at the same time...one is in a wheelchair and it will be her first gr...
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- We bought those picture frames that say like world's best grandma, or #1 Grandma, or whatever, and in the frame put a note that said "Picture to come January 2007" My ...
- I made a t-shirt for my then 3 year old son to wear invited my mom over and didn't tell her right away but waited for her to notice my son's shirt and she was so happy...
- Send them (or give them) Vday cards or a gift box full of pink and blue confetti and at the bottom put a copy of your sonogram in it! Or you could use a congrats card ...
How to Tell the "New Grandparents" the Good News!!
Asked by S.C. from Williamsport
on April 5, 2008
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My husband and I are trying for our first child. I want a memorable way to tell our families the good news when it happens. If anyone has a memorable way they told th...
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- My SIL had a pretty sign printed up that said We're Pregnant. They held the sign up and posed for a beautiful black and white picture of them kissing and them smiling...
- Hi S., When we got pregnant with our first child, we waited until around 12 weeks to tell anyone, the way we did it was fun, but didn't go exactly as I planned! We to...
- Both of our moms collect angel figurines. We found two different angel figurines holding babies, wrapped them up, and gave them to our moms. When they wondered why t...
How to Tell Sister I'm Pregnant with 3Rd When She Can't Get Pregnant
Asked by L.G. from Minneapolis
on November 13, 2010
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I found out this week that I'm pregnant with my third baby. My husband and I weren't sure that we wanted any more kids, but we're ready for this one! This is way more ...
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- It may be hard for her, but she is your sister and she will be nothing but happy for you. I promise. Just tell her. If for some reason she is still trying in a few yea...
- I am glad you told her and glad it went well. My sister had 4 kids. During that time I struggled to remain pregnant. I had 1 living child and lost 3, with very diff...
- Congratulations. Wow just be up front and honest and dont let your conversation be all about u expecting.
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Asked by J.H. from Detroit
on May 13, 2009
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I have a friend who is expecting her first child in October. She is around 18-19 weeks pregnant. She visited her OB recently and the doctor she saw said she was "ext...
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- I gained 35 lbs and my doctor had told me anywhere between 25 and 35. Several of my friends that were pregnant at the same time gained 50-55 lbs. Most of their docto...
- I was at an average weight before pregnancy and gained 30 with the first and 40 with the second. That doctor is crazy!!!
- Unfortunately her Doctor is right, 20-25 lbs is what a women should gain with a pregnancy. At 18 weeks the baby weights almost nothing so the weight that has been gain...
Actions and Consequences, Am I Expecting Too Much?
Asked by D.T. from Muncie
on February 3, 2011
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At what age do children begin to understand their actions have consequences? My daughter is 4 and it seems like nothing sticks, the discipline has always been the same...
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- Another stage in her young life. She wants to be done with naps but still needs them. Maybe compromise to 30 minutes of quiet time in her room & absolutely no bangin...
- What is your idea of "discipline" for not napping?! If she's not tired, you can't force her to nap. Give her some books and tell her she should be quiet, but to expe...
- Go to the library and get some audio books... have her listen to the stories while she lays to "rest". The "books" may hold her attention long enough to calm down... ...
2Nd Pregnancy Questions
Asked by K.S. from Salt Lake City
on September 27, 2006
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I just found out I'm having my second child, and I'm a little concerned about this pregnancy because I had complications with my last one. My son was born healthy, bu...
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- If you've just found out that you're expecting then I would get the referral soon but don't stress out too much about getting in immediately. When you contact your pri...
- If you just found out, then you have time. Let your Primary Care Physician know about your complications. If they see anything that concerns them, they will make sure ...
- I didn't have any premature labor problems, but I did have problems during labor. My second pregnancy was great, and the labor much better. Each pregnancy and labor ...
Twin Pregnancy Questions
Asked by J.P. from New York
on February 5, 2008
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I am 18w with dz g/g twins, and wondering if anyone could share their twin pregnancy experiences. Mine are a result of IVF, and I've had a couple of minor incidents d...
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- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I too have twins through IVF and know what a great gift this is!!! I gave birth Oct 2006 at over 37 weeks! I spotted at week nine and that was t...
- Hi, J., Congratulations! My fraternal twin daughters are almost 16 months now, and every day brings amazing moments (also challenging ones, but the wonderful ones out...
- Please find a twin group wherever you live. He is a website to check out and put your zipcode in to get info on a wonderful group of moms that have lived it and can b...
Blood Test to Determine Pregnancy
Asked by P.W. from San Francisco
on August 4, 2009
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Hi moms! Does anyone know how soon after conception a blood test can confirm a pregnancy? I know a home pregnancy test can be taken after a missed period, but I'm just...
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- I would go take the blood test! I am the mom of two. Both pregnancies I took urine tests that came out negative (the day my period was to start), both times I really ...
- Hello, I know that they have home prego tests that you can buy that can detect sooner than a missed period and I believe that the blood test can determine once you ac...
- This is just my opinion... but wait for the home test. So many pregnancies end before we know it, and just leads to heartbreak. I have been on both sides, wanting to...
What Should I Be Expecting from My 12-Year-old Mother's Helper?
Asked by L.O. from San Francisco
on March 24, 2011
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Hi Mamas! I have a fun, loving and active 2-year-old son. About 6-months ago, I hired a 12-year-old girl as a mother's helper. It was agreed that she would be happy to...
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- At 12, I was actually babysitting (parents gone for hours at a time). I know that my maturity was abnormal for 12, but while some of this girl's actions (wanting to "h...
- Im sorry but you have hired a child to do a job she is not capable nor old enough to do in my opinon. I would look for someone who can do what needs done without needi...
- Hmm. Kinda. A little bit. I've hired a mother's helper just a couple times. The reason was that she was such a smart, sweet girl and SO gentle and patient with my lit...
