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18 Year Old Hasn't Started Her Periods
Asked by S.R. from Amarillo
on March 12, 2010
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Hello ladies! When my daughter hadn't started her periods by age 16 we called the Dr. and got told not to worry about it at all until she was 18, so we didn't. In al...
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- I started late, 17, I have three boys all of which I had over the age of 35 and all is well. there are many reasons that could cause you not to have a menstruation. ...
- I started at 17, after I stopped running track and cross-country. JROTC has some pretty intense workouts. Once I started I was very regular, and have had no problems...
- I find that the nurses actions were completely inappropriate!!! I think that she needs to be reported to the principal and school board. She has absolutely nothing to ...
Advice on How to Get Help for Depression
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on November 20, 2006
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I'm not sure on how to go about talking to my doctor about depression. But I've gotta do something soon. After I had my first daughter almost three years ago, I didn...
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- Well first I would suggestr that you speak with your Dr. about post partum depression. There are some wonderful meds that can help you with this. Where is the Mom to t...
- You are in my prayers. Talk with a dr. and try to get on anti-depressant medication. My real mother and my step mom are both on medication due to the loss of my biol...
- I know how you feel, to a point. I don't have step-children, but I am "engaged" to an "unsupporter". I've learned to find happiness with my two kids. I have set rules ...
18 Year Old Out of Control!
Asked by D.B. from Dothan
on March 3, 2008
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I have an 18 year old daughter. She is in 11th grade, she works part time after school. She has no respect for me or my husband (her step dad). I constantly am doing f...
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- I'm sorry to hear what you are going through. Don't be afraid of your daughter. She knows she can threaten you (mentally speaking)and she is getting away with it. St...
- I agree that tough love is the best way to go. Tell her what you expect from her, but try not to be confrontational. At 18, she thinks she knows EVERYTHING ( trust m...
- Hi D.: Since your daughter is 18 now, I think it would be a "wake-up call" to her if you could bear to let go a little---and then NOT bailing her out when she does...
In 2011, Are There People That "Get Pregnant" & It's a Surprise to Them?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 4, 2011
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Another responder got me thinking...she already had several kids and forced herself to have sex w/husband every few days and then said she was "late" and was worried t...
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- I found out in January that I was pregnant. I was in complete shock. We were using condoms to prevent until I had my next cycle where I had the pills ready to start. W...
- I play roulette.....only i like the bullet, and welcome it. But now that ive had 2, and have recently decided to not add another im getting my husband fixed. We wer...
- With my oldest I got pregnant while on birth control, but I was also on constant antibiotics for acne. Back then we didn't know antibiotics could decrease bc efficacy...
My Adult Daughter's Relationship with Me.
Asked by K.P. from Salt Lake City
on April 25, 2010
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My oldest daughter who is 36 has had a very close relationship me but she is also very selfcentered and nasty if I do something to upset her. On this go around I asked...
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- I am in your daughter's place at this point. However I don't involve my kids or anyone else. It's just between me and my mother. I have thought about what would make i...
- First, I'm sorry that your relationship with your daughter is such a difficult one right now. I'm sorry that it is causing you pain. I offer what follows not as a cr...
- I am afraid to say this as I am similar to you. I do not want to lose those I love. But it is funny how if you stand your ground, do not be available for her, people s...
Tummy Fat - Almost Looks like I Am Pregnant!
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on October 4, 2011
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sigh ! My son is 17 months old and I still have tummy fat. My tummy is growing and growing without a baby inside. I even got asked if I am expecting another one.
My ...
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- Yea I have the same question so we will wait for an answer together. Good Luck!
- a) You might have a diastasis recti. Do some research on that and see if that applies to you. If that's the case, depending on the severity, typically only surgery can...
- The symptoms you are describing, accumulating belly fat, getting hungry and tired an hour after eating high-carb foods, and perhaps even a craving for carbohydrates, m...
Heartbroken and Depressed
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on April 15, 2008
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My husband and I have been married for 4 years and have 2 children together. We each have a child from a previous relationship also. We got married when I was pregnant...
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- Hi C., I'm so sorry that you feel this way hun. You can make it through this. You just need some motivation. I've had to deal with the same issue. Just take it day b...
- C., I have batteled depression several times since I was 15. This sounds like an extreme case of depression if you can't get out of bed. I've never been that bad, b...
- C....first let me say you are so not alone in all of this. I am 48 years old and battled this issue all of my adult life. Unfortunately my first husband was not as kin...
Hard Decision...
Asked by J.K. from Norfolk
on November 19, 2009
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Well, my boyfriend is bipolar, A.D.D, and clinically depressed, so he constantly has something going on. Well We have known about our baby for about three weeks now, a...
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- First off .. you can't talk him back into keeping the baby. Second, it sounds like he's RIGHT. You are still in high school, he's got SERIOUS mental health issues,...
- it sounds to me like your boyfriend is actually being very responsible and thinking pretty clearly about the future. perhaps he is sensing something within himself an...
- i'm not surprised that he's getting scared. he has a lot of challenges already, and this one will be HUGE. i don't blame him, and i don't think you can or should talk ...
Question for Those with Post C-section Body...
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on January 11, 2010
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Hello all! :)
Sorry to re-post, last time this didn't get up on the board.
I am 4 months off of my second c-section, everything healed, great, yada yada. My ques...
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- I am right there with you sister, I only had one though. I has taken me almost two years to min. the flap. I really didn't like it...it's all lose and jiggles with any...
- Hi, S.: There is some scar massage oil at your local health food store. Massage the area twice a day, morning and night. If they don't have it, call the Heritag...
- Hi S....I have had 3 c-sections and I believe your Doctor although I've never asked about it myself. I guess I just figured that after 3 major abdomial surgeries my b...
Did Anyone Watch Dr. Oz Yesterday? When Am I Too Old to Have a Baby?
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on January 28, 2012
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I was just wondering if anyone happened to catch Dr. Oz yesterday? I can't remember the title of the episode but something like 'When am I too old to have a baby?' I o...
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- Most of the moms I know &/or have met up HERE are in their early 40's when they start. College, & often Post Grad studies A good 5+ years establishing their caree...
- It all depends on your overall health, your mental state, your personal circumstances, and genetics. There are people who can have a healthy baby and be healthy thems...
- I had my children when I was 41 and 43 years old. Great pregnancies, excellent deliveries, healthy babies. I do know that it gets more difficult as you approach and ...
