Traveling
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Single Mom Looking for Advice on Vacations
Asked by D. from Chicago
on August 9, 2006
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Hey Mamas,
I was hoping some of single mamas out there could suggest some great locations to travel with a 9mth old. It would just be the two of us. I was thinking so...
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- If you feel like a weekend trip, Starved Rock was recommended to me by a friend with 2 young children (11 months & 3). It is about an hour away from Chicago. I am plan...
- That's funny. I'm almost in the same situation you are. I have an 8 month old and am dying to go on vacation to relieve some stress. I would appreciate any advice you ...
- Here are some places to check out: 1) Beautiful Vermont: http://www.tylerplace.com/ with more details here: http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/7218.html 2) Family ...
Traveling for Thanksgiving
Asked by C.B. from Wichita
on November 13, 2007
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I am 34 weeks pregnant. My husband and I have been planning on traveling by car 18 hours to visit family. Has anyone traveled that late in pregnancy? I know that we wi...
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- Be very aware of your circulation. One thing I learned was to drink gatoraid because it would help keep away leg cramps.
- You should call your OBGYN office and ask for copies of your medical (pregnancy related) records to take along with you. (At least, that is whay my OBGYN did when I t...
- I traveled at 30 weeks by airplane for a one hour flight and went into labor. Id say don't do it.
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by N.H. from Boston
on August 11, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am pregnant with baby number 2 and just found out that I have Gestational diabetes. Just wanted to know who else had this and how pregnancy went after. A...
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- I had GD with my 2nd pregnancy as well. My glucose levels were quite high so I had to use insulin daily to keep my levels below 200. I also kept my diet relatively str...
- Had it with my first but not with my second pregnancy...just follow the diet and test your sugars...enjoy the extra ultrasounds and take a book or music with you to th...
- I had GD with my second pregnancy (not with the first). I had no problems other than the GD itself. Both myself and my beautiful daughter are perfectly healthy and h...
Seeking Advice on Concepation
Asked by C.M. from Boston
on March 29, 2009
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Hi ladies, i am in need of advice. I have had a hard time with a bowel movement for the past few weeks. I am 8 weeks pregnant and it is so hard to go. when i do go i b...
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- Oh That is not fun! You poor thing! It is definitely normal. Just load up on the fiber and drink a ton of water! Also ask your doctor if they have any advice. Maybe a ...
- The stool softener helped me tremendously! I took mine almost daily. And lots of H2O! Congrats!!
- This is common. I got like this with my son. Never my daughters. Anyways, it could be the prenatal if you are on one. You can talk to the doctor about taking a sto...
Hair Loss
Asked by S.G. from Sarasota
on November 6, 2006
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does anybody know what to do about massive hair loss after a pregnancy. I don't remember it being this bad with my first child. I can probably make a child's wig out o...
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- Hmmm...make sure you never run out of swiffers to sweep the hair off the floor? Mine started falling out really bad around 4 months and finally slowed back to norma...
- Hello S., I am a mother of 3, and my hair fell out really bad after my last one. She is 6 months. I took my prenatul vitamins, and didn't color my hair. It finally...
- Hello. Sorry to hear you are having this problem. I had it after I suffered a miscarriage. I went to the hair stylist and she told me to buy a shampoo and conditioner ...
Looking for OBGYN at Evanston
Asked by S.R. from Chicago
on August 28, 2006
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I would love stories about your doctor. I had a VERY bad experience with my OBGYN group and hospital with my last pregnancy and refuse to go back for my next baby. I ...
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- Hi Shelly, I absolutely adore my OB/GYN. The last time I was pregnant I found out my previous doctor had dropped my insurance and she referred me to my present doct...
- I also use the midwives at North Shore Assocs (I think someone gave you their number already). I just had my baby about 3 weeks ago and had a very positive experience...
- Shelly, I just had a baby 5 months ago at Evanston. I had a great experience with my OB Dr.Carol Ellman ###-###-####. Her office is at 1000 Central across the street...
Advice on Good Maternity Jeans
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on October 29, 2008
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Please give me your opinion on good maternity jeans. I am looking for comfortable ones that don't fall down all the time and are roomier/relaxed as opposed to skinny ...
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- OK- there is a consignment business divine consign- they travel throughtout Texas and only carry really nice stuff- all beby stuff- go online and see where theya re ne...
- Gap's Long and lean maternity jeans worked through both of my pregnancies. I'm 5 ft 7 in about 140-145 when I'm not pregnant. Many of my girlfrieds love them too.
- Looks like you got good advice and had some good shopping - I wanted to second (third?) the advice to get a belly band. There are at least a couple of different brand...
Need Advice
Asked by E.C. from Washington DC
on March 26, 2008
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I'm 19 years old and this is my first pregnancy that I'm going through with. I'm scared and wondering if there is anything anyone can tell me about giving birth and wh...
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- Hi E.! I was 19 when I had my first child. He is now 15 and I am expecting my 4th (probably my last) child in June. Each birth is unique and different (even for...
- Hi E., The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater or Kiem Centers are an educational center to help young women who are pregnant. their number is ###-###-####. T...
- Look into hiring a doula for your birth. It's good to have an advocate for yourself that isn't your partner. Whether you want a completely natural birth or medicated...
Anyone Take a Transatlantic Flight at 7 Months Pregnant?
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on April 9, 2010
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I am pregnant with my second child. My husband and I used to live in Germany and go back to visit occasionally and we are considering taking a trip there this summer,...
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- At that stage in the pregnancy you are still allowed to fly , the only thing you need to consider is the discomfort side of it. You will be sat in a cramped seat for ...
- I flew from CLE to Japan when I was about 5mos pregnant. Not quite the same, as you're usually much more comfortable at 5 vs 7mos. But pregnant is pregnant. I was p...
- I fly to Germany around 6 months. Discomfort was the only issue. I got up frequently and was able to get a front row with a little extra leg room. Your dr may tell you...
Pregnant- Not Sure When to Notify Employer Since I Telecommute
Asked by A.O. from San Francisco
on February 4, 2010
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Hi Moms-
This is my second pregnancy and I work from home. I am 16 weeks pregnant and have not yet notifed my employer. With my last pregnancy this was about the ti...
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- I also held off telling work because we were waiting to tell others. I think I told them at 19 weeks. I went to HR first just to make sure that they were aware and t...
- I agree, sooner rather than later. You are already past the first trimester, so you're already over your first personal hurdle. As the previous poster said, your emplo...
- Congratulations! I would let them know sooner rather than later so that they can make arrangements to cover your workload while you are out. There is no need to do t...
