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Has Anyone Taken a Weekly Progesterone Shot to Prevent Early Labor??
Asked by A.P. from Peoria
on October 25, 2007
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My ob/gyn suggested that I consider taking a weekly shot (17a hydroxyprogesterone caproate) to prevent preterm delivery since I delivered my first son 4 weeks early an...
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- Hi A., My name is J.. I have a daughter her name is A. also she had to take progestern shot during her entire pregnancy to keep her from going into early labor. They ...
- I took a progesterone shot for 13 weeks at the beginning of my pregnancy. I won't lie to you, sometime sit can be a little uncomfortable since it is an oil, and needs ...
- I took it with my pregnancy with our daughter. After losing twins born 4 mos too early, we told them ANY and ALL precautions, pull out all the stops if you have to han...
Weekly Grocery Bill
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on January 10, 2010
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I just read the Coupon Post and some of the answers and it got me thinking. What are your average grocery bills and how many people are in your family? Now matter how ...
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- Wow, that does sound like alot. I have a family of 5, this includes my husband and three small children 3, 4 and 7. The children are home all day with my mom and the 7...
- My husband travels during the week and is home on the weekends, but when he is home during the week I spend about $75 on my Sunday grocery run, but another $20-30 midw...
- we live in a very expensive part of mass, I go over the bridge and every item is $0.50 - $2.00 less! we spend $160.00 for a family of six, and that includes all paper...
Pregnancy Books
Asked by R.E. from Washington DC
on October 11, 2008
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Hi,
I just found out I'm pregnant with my first child! I'm looking for a good pregnancy book. Can anyone make a recommendation? Or a good website?
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- Hi R., I have had two kids and I definitely loved my "What to Expect When Your Expecting" book. It goes through all the stages with you and can answer all kinds of q...
- I've been subsribing to a great website (babycenter.com) since I was pregnant with my son 6 years ago. They give you weekly updates while you're pregnant and continue ...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What To Expect When You're Expecting was good for me. I also talked to friends & family who had children. Just remember everyone is so different so...
Pregnancy and Chiropractor
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on November 25, 2009
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For the past 2 years, I've seen a chirpractor every week, simply for overall health. I am newly pregnant and am having second thoughts about continuing my adjustments ...
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- My chiro adjusted my neck and shoulders during the first trimester then for the remainder of the pregnancy, worked with musucle groups to help keep me comfortable. eve...
- I would say it depends on the Chiropractor. If you have one that adjusts by yanking, pushing and pulling and cracking your neck, NO...My Chiropractor adjusts with an ...
- I saw a chiropractor a few times early in my first pregnancy. He was not able to accomodate a pregnant belly though and I didn't feel that I needed him in the second ...
Pregnancy and Thyroid
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on May 2, 2008
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Hi ladies,
Back in november I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I was 7 weeks pregnant with my second child when i found out. At almost my 11th week i found out ...
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- I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 18 years old. I was monitored very closely, at least a once a month blood draw, and I have 4 kids, and have had no miscarriages...
- N., Hi, My name is A.. I had hyperthyroidism and had my thyroid removed when I was 12 years old. Which put me immediately into hypothyroidism. I have been t...
- I have had a thyroid condition since I was a young teenager. I was unaware that this condition could and would affect my ovulation as well as pregnancies. I have other...
Overweight and Pregnant!!!!
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on March 2, 2008
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I am over weight. I know it is horrible. I wish I could go back to mypre-pregnancy weight before my first child. But i have not and now i am pregnant with my second ch...
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- Walking is safe and healthy for both of you. The baby loves the movement. Start out small. Walk around the block, then two blocks, etc. You don't have to be a mara...
- Be kind to your self...toss out the trashy food that will make you iritalble and tired. Go to the store and think healthy and get only healthy food...and the weight w...
- First off I would discuss it with your OB/Midwife. They can give you the best idea of what they're comfortable with for your particular pregnancy. Walking is an ...
Phantom Pregnancy???
Asked by J. from Grand Junction
on January 26, 2008
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Two weeks ago we found out that we were pregnant with our third child that we tried for 2 years to conceive. After alot of infertility issues, needless to say we were ...
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- Hi J.,I had a similiar experience 9 years ago...I went to the doctor for a routine exam and discovered I was pregnant. I hadn't had ANY symptoms, NONE and the reason w...
- Hi J., I am a 40yr old SAHM wiht a just turning-one year old. I had three miscarriages before I had my daughter. The first preg. lasted 11 weeks. (i saw the baby ...
- My sister has had 2 molar pregnancys and had to go for weekly blood tests until her levels went back to normal.Your situation sound similar to her story. if this is wh...
Pregnant and 38
Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on October 14, 2009
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My doctor is wanting to do a bunch of tests because I'm over 35 and pregnant. I have a high risk pregnancy anyway due to antibodies against my baby's platelets but I ...
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- I was 33 when I had my son and let me tell you they wanted a whole bunch of tests because of my age. I only let them do a few. There is this one that they test the p...
- I had my second baby at 35, and my third baby when I was 38. My doc was not at all concerned, b/c I was very healthy otherwise. I did the non invasive tests, such as...
- Speaking as a midwife, the only tests that are required by the state are the ones run on the initial blood work. The ones for all kinds of genetic problems are absolut...
Pregnant Again at 42
Asked by C.Z. from Los Angeles
on March 31, 2008
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Hi Moms! I would like to know if any other moms in my age group (I'm 42) are pregnant. This is my second, my first was at age 39. I know I am very healthy, but would l...
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- Hi C. Z, I had triplets at age 52. All my children were born by C-section. I started at age 27. But, I just wanted to let you know about something I discovered b...
- C., you are so blessed! I'm 41, just had my son last June and I secretly (openly w/ my husband of 9 yrs.) wish I could do it again! I was just dreaming about it this m...
- C., Relax and enjoy. As long as you remain healthy and active everything will be fine. I had my first daughter at the age of 19 and my last two sons were born when I w...
Heartburn While You Are Pregnant...
Asked by D.R. from Phoenix
on August 8, 2008
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Hello Mommies,
I have a friend who is 28 weeks pregnant & she is having heart burn all day w/anything that she eats! I got lucky & didn't have too much heart burn ...
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- I had heartburn so bad with my first that I thought I was going to die!! My Dr. told me to take 4 tablespoons of Pepto Bismal! It HELPED!! Good Luck!!
- 2 or 3 stalks of celery should do the trick. Can be eaten as often as needed, and nothing that will hurt the baby in it.
- I know her pain!! As do many many moms to be! I had to come up with a new word called verp, burping with vomit, discusting but happed numerous times a day when I was...
