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Comfortable Shoes for Pregnancy-
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on November 19, 2007
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Can anyone suggest a brand of shoes for comfort during pregnancy. I work in a professional environment so I need something semi dressy. I feel like I have a lot of l...
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- Merrell and Dansko really are great foot support. I just finally replaced my "most comfortable walking shoes ever" from Merrell and I had them for like 8 years. I r...
- Its so funny that two moms said dansko because I have 4 different pairs of them and they KILL my feet when I'm pregnant. I never ever wear them anymore when I'm pregn...
- I work in a business casual environment and I just LOVE my Clark's slides. Maybe a slide isn't the best for winter, but they do make some other kinds of shoes too. Ve...
I Need Tips for Living Is Small Living Quarters - Family of 5
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on August 6, 2009
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Since my husbands 35% pay cut, we have to move to a smaller home. The home we are in is 1100 sq ft and we are going to a 900sq ft home. I am so stressed about how to n...
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- I have a convertible high chair/booster seat that straps to one of our regular chairs. It reclines and doesn't take up much space.
- Hi S., Here are a few suggestions: - For your children's beds, if you can afford it, get beds with drawers underneath or use storage containers that will fit und...
- Hi S., My name is K. and I have faith in you! You can do this with your family....it's all a matter of organization. First off you did not mention if the new home h...
Possible Sinus Infection During Pregnancy
Asked by C.D. from Springfield
on January 6, 2007
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Hi everyone, I'm hoping we have a nurse or doctor lurking around here. My OB's office is closed on the weekends and only takes emergencies on weekend calls. I'm 15 wee...
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- Hey Catherine- I'm not a nurse, but I am a sonographer at one of the local OB offices (SOGA). Unfortunately there is not much that they will let you take over the cou...
- Have you heard of Nasopure? Its a saline lavage. I think that is the safest and possible the most effective thing you can do. If Nasopure is not available, you can jus...
- I realize this is a little late and that you've probably already treated the infection...but when I was pregnant, my doctor told me I could use Robitussin. He advised...
Pregnancy and Swine Flu
Asked by H.T. from Detroit
on October 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am freaking out and need some advice.....I am a teacher in a school who has AT LEAST 2 confirmed cases of Swine Flu. My issue is I am 7 months pregnant,...
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- I would not get it. I am pregnant too and opted to not to get it. There are not enough studies done to know the effects on a fetus. Do the usuall to prevent... Wash...
- Wayne county started vaccinating high risk groups on Friday, but it looks like you may live in Oakland county? I read this article yesterday -- I don't know if it wil...
- Hi H.---Please don't worry yourself too much, as that will actually challenge your immune system. I would go to www.nvic.org to learn more about the risks, both o...
Need a Good Book to Present with a Baby Shower Gift
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on March 11, 2007
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Hello,
One of my dearest friends is expecting her first child at the age of 38. My children are ages 7 & 10 and it's been a while since I've purchased a book suitabl...
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- I do this for all baby showers, my all time favorite is I'll Love You Forever. You can get it at Walmart for a few dollars. Goodnight Moon is another really great bo...
- There are so many good books out there. My daughters favorites are Tails by Matthew Van Fleet - It has a lot of textures to feel Are You Ticklish? by Melanie M...
- My mother-in-law gave me The Diaper Diaries: The Real Poop on a New Mom's First Year and I think it's awesome! You can pick it up on Amazon for $8.95. Here's the lin...
Guilt over Son's Premature Birth
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like...
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- I think any time anything happens like this, we second guess ourselves. You trusted in the medical professionals, whose job it is to know and test and follow up. Y...
- Honestly, this could be me writing this story! I was "leaking" for a few weeks but remembered my friend telling me that it was normal to lose control of your bladder ...
- You have a healthy baby. You did the best you could with the information you had. There's no use dwelling on the past, only on the future and it sounds like your littl...
Morning sickness?....more like ALL DAY SICKNESS!!
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on September 5, 2009
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I am about 6.5 weeks pregnant with my second pregnancy, and I am so nauseated. I never felt this way with my first pregnancy. It's "all day" nausea and it leaves me ...
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- S., Every pregnancy is different so it's hard to say how long you will be sick. I was only sick for a few weeks and was over it about the 4th month. I ate saltine ...
- Breyers strawberry icecream worked best for me. I think because it's all natural. I didn't read all your responses, but someone told me afterward that taking some vi...
- Yes S., it will go away : ) I was sick for 2 or 3 months with all of my babies. I understand what your going through. I couldn't go anywhere without stopping the car ...
Is It Just Me?
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on September 12, 2008
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Ok, I feel a little ridiculous with this question, but it's really bothering me so I hope someone out there can give me some insight as to what's going on with my body...
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- I was having some of the same symptoms and found that it was due to a lack of "good bacteria" in my system. Antibiotics deplete our bodies of the good bacteria we nee...
- sounds to me like you could be having an issue with your blood sugar, your doctor will be able to run the appropriate tests for you. good luck.
- I'd be interested in knowing the results of the doc visit. Otherwise it sounds like a pregnancy, even tho it's unexpected. Or maybe it's just your body readjusting.
Seeking Moms
Asked by E.S. from Grand Rapids
on December 11, 2009
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Im 8 months prego and so far me and my husband spent alots money because he was fighting for the custody of his 7 years old daughter his lawyer cost $10.000 dollars an...
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- I really liked the Medela hand pumps, not the electric ones. It's cheeper, it's quiet, you can very the pressure you pump with and mimic the rhythm your baby sucks, it...
- Check with your insurance company as sometimes they can help cover a breast pump. Talk to your doctor about it and see what they say. Congratulations on your new arr...
- At the hospital they will give you a new package of a Manual medela pump. Or at least they did for me. So when I got a used pump, i throw out all the hoses and every...
I Wouldl Ove to Stay Home with My First Baby!!!
Asked by J.N. from Fort Wayne
on February 19, 2008
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I've received so much help from all of you that I am couting on you again!!! I am expecting my first baby and I would love to stay home with him or her! I am currently...
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- J., I got my certificate in Medical Transcription in December 2005. I attended Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. It took me over 2 years to get the certific...
- The absolute best work at home solution - Check out www.MomIsHappy.com - it will be well worth your time and could change your life
- Hi J., Congrats to you on your 1st baby!! It is such an exciting time... I am a SAHM of 3 kids. I needed a business at home so I could have that balance of family and ...
