Third Trimester
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Second Pregnancy Questions
Asked by P.C. from Fort Wayne
on August 21, 2007
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I'm pregnant with my second child, and I'm only 6 weeks along. I'm starting to get sick and fatigued. (I lost 8 pounds in my first pregnancy because of sickness). I st...
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- Just hang in there. I had the same dilema. I was always tired and hanging my head in the toilet. My daughter almost seemed tounderstand what was going on thought. S...
- oh my, I feel for you hon. It's been quite a long time for me but there's really no cure all for morning sickness. You just have to bear with it. Try eating a few c...
- The best advice is almost like when you first brought your daughter home, nap when she naps. I know what your going through I had stair steps, (they are now 16,17,18)....
Tips for Getting Through Second Pregnancy While Caring for My One Year Old
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on August 1, 2011
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With my first pregnancy I was only taking care of me, myself, and I (my DH is pretty self sufficient) and I was the biggest WHINER you've ever met. So now that I have...
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- 1) You get help whenever you can or need to. And you ask for it. From whomever you can rely on. Including your Husband. Your Husband, should be helping. 2) You rest...
- My biggest piece of advice: when you make food, serve what you need/want and immediately box up the rest for lunches/dinners. Freeze them or save them for when you ne...
- You can do it. It may not be pretty, but you will do it. My children are 20 months apart and my son is the oldest and VERY active. Even with a helpful husband, I wa...
Pregnant Again and Not Sure What to Do!!!
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on May 30, 2007
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Hi, I have little boy who just turned one and I just discovered I'm pregnant...AGAIN. I don't know whether to be overjoyed or scared to death. This was not planned and...
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- It will be okay, I had my girls eleven months and two weeks apart. Yes they are a handful,but I would not take either one of them back. You actually have an advantage ...
- J., I understand your concerns. My two boys are 25 months apart; my oldest was barely 18 months old when I, too, received the shock of my life. I felt like a bad pa...
- My kids are 2 1/2 yrs apart but I have several friends that have kids close in age. They have said it is hard at first but it gets easier and they love it now. Raisi...
Aarrgghh!! Heartburn!
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on October 19, 2009
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Looking for any and all heartburn remedies!
I avoid certain trigger foods and I also know that in the third trimester I can expect it to fire up again. I'll also b...
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- Tums worked wonders. I never knew what heartburn was until I was pregnant and, OMG EW! I hated it. Tums worked for me and my doctor said it was safe. :)
- Drinking milk and taking some Maalox is safe. Ask your OB if you like to feel better about the suggestion, but those were my lifesavers during pregnancy. When you ar...
- M.R. First of all congratulations to you! It'll be a busy and very Merry Christmas for you. From my personal experience the best thing that worked for me is a glass ...
Differences in Pregnancies
Asked by A.M. from New York
on October 7, 2009
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I am currently in my first trimester with my fourth child. With my 1st I was really sick the entire pregnancy. With the 2nd still sick but not as severe. The 3rd I was...
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- totally normal. I didn't have a day of sickness when pregnant with my son, yet was very, very ill for 3-4 months with this pregnancy, which is a girl. Good luck and ...
- Hi A., Congrats on your pregnancy! You have a high schooler, a preteen and a toddler - you sure are a busy mom! Is it possible that you are just so busy between wor...
- Hi A.: Contrary to what most of society may think, experiencing a painful and challenge-free pregnancy is normal; the opposite means that something is out of balanc...
Vaginal Soreness Ad Swelling?
Asked by D.G. from Jacksonville
on January 5, 2011
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I've been having vaginal soreness and swelling since last night and I was wondering if it's a normal thing since I'm in my last trimester. I don't have a yeast infect...
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- When I hit about 7 months with my last pregnancy I was constantly sore. There was so much pressure and soreness, I seriously thought she might fall out! It was the w...
- I think its totally normal. Im about 6 months and I have soreness from the pressure and the stretching of stuff..lol. It has always been worse for me in the last tr...
- I don't know how far along you are, but I definitely felt like my vagina was going to fall out in the last couple of weeks--oh, the indignities visited upon us by preg...
How Soon Did You Tell?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on June 23, 2011
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How soon did you tell your family/friends/work that you were pregnant? And did you wait until after you had your first ob appointment before you told anyone?
I am ...
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- Both kids I waited until 12 or 13 weeks. I really enjoy keeping the secret just to ourselves for a while, and also I've had so many friends have miscarriages that I w...
- I think you tell whenever you personally feel comfortable telling. Some are comfortable immediately and others are not. For me, only my husband knew until after I hi...
- With both I told people at 8 weeks. I was pregnant with twins the first time, so there was no hiding it by eight weeks. Then, with this pregnancy I was clearly showi...
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...
Pregnancy Aches and Pains
Asked by M.S. from Kansas City
on January 2, 2012
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Hey Mama's, I am 35 1/2 years old and 10 weeks pregnant with my third. It has been three years since my last pregnancy and my body certainly is not handling this one a...
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- I'm 37 and have a 10 week old (my third) and I have to say that it was by far my easiest and best pregnancy and delivery. I wasn't able to exercise like I did even be...
- I am 36 and 32 weeks pregnant with number 3. I felt great during my first and second trimester, besides the heartburn, but this third trimester has been tough. I am ex...
- I think it's time to call the Dr. Sometimes infections cause body aches and pains as you describe. Please don't take anymore ibuprofen or herbal supplements until you...
Pregnant with Rash on Abdomen
Asked by M.A. from Pittsburgh
on December 20, 2008
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Hi everyone. I was wondering if this happened to anyone else. I am about 16 1/2 weeks pregnant with my second baby. After a hot shower yesterday, the pregnant part ...
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- It sounds to me like PUPPs. I had it when I was pregnant with my son/firstborn... and it started exactly like you described. Just to be safe, if it doesn't clear up ...
- Hi, M., I had PUPPPS in the last weeks of my pregnancy, too, and it started with itching. A little nagging itching in my stretch marks that got steadily worse. ...
- I remember my friend had PUPPS with her second pregnancy and it began in the middle of the pregnancy. Could still be PUPPS. I'd try to stick with warm/lukewarm showe...
