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How Soon Do You Think I Am?
Asked by M.P. from Washington DC
on September 4, 2007
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I just went to my weekly doctors appointment and my doctor told me that the baby is very low and i am 1 cent. dilated. So im just wondering if im getting soon and if t...
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- M., If you are not due until Oct 7 I would not try and rush anything. I'm sure you are uncomfortable and would like to be a Mommy ASAP, but the longer you can wait...
- H M.! First...a little about me. I am a SAHM to 3 kids...11 yrs (in Nov), 8, and 3 (this month). My first was induced 4 days early because of preeclampsia. The sec...
- I was 1 cent for over a month with my first child. He was even low enough for the doctor to feel the head. I hate to tell you this, but you probably still have some ...
Has Anyone Attended Weight Watchers Meetings/used Online Tools?
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on April 6, 2008
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I'm considering joining weight watchers. I have about 15 lbs that I would like to lose. Has anyone had success with this program and any comments about the weekly mee...
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- I did WW a few years back and lost 20 lbs. in 2 months. I didn't attend any meeting or on line things, I just met with my friends weekly who were all doing it. I kn...
- I loved it however I never lost weight of i didnt go to the meetings and I never had time with the kids to do the online stuff getting away for the meetings was hard e...
- I have had success withi WW in the past. I need to lose weight again and I think Ww has the best plan because it teaches and guides you through choosing the right foo...
New Mom Fears
Asked by N.N. from Houston
on June 14, 2009
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I have a 12d newborn and breastfeeding. How do you get over the fear of being the sole source of food for your newborn? Yes, weekly weighing is reassuring but I've o...
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- No matter how prepared you are for the birth of your first child, you will ALWAYS be scared to death about being responsible for this little life. That said, take a d...
- I second the suggestion of checking out a local la leche league meeting. There you will be able to get info and support. Good luck!
- Sounds like both you and your baby are doing great! Congratulations! Time and experience will give you confidence and it sounds like you are already on the right trac...
Allergy Shots - Do They Really Work?
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on September 19, 2009
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My allergist has recommended that my son and I get weekly allergy shots for our indoor and outdoor allergies. I'm pretty sure I need them because my nose is clogged a...
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- My husband and I both had VERY VERY horrible allergies as children -- all grasses/trees/weeds, cats/dogs, mold, dust- no food allergies. We both had shots for years a...
- I have 2 kids and a husband getting the shots. They seem to make a big difference. My oldest son kept getting sinus infections due to allergies and he hasn't had one...
- I used to go for allergy shots and they didn't help me. I'm allergic to everything. I was going once a week for 2 years and really didn't see any difference. Then my ...
Any Mom's Out There with Epilepsy?
Asked by P.B. from San Francisco
on January 23, 2008
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I had my first grand-mal seizure at 33 years old while 8 months pregnant. My pregnancy was then considered high risk and weekly monitoring was required. Everything t...
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- Have you tried Stem Cell or FGF2?!! They are helping people get rid of seizures!!! Love, G.. :0) http://www.stemcelltherapies.org/umresearch/epilepsy.html www....
- Hi P., Although I do not have Epilepsy, my mother-in-law does and has for 50 something years (before the new information and treatments they have now) and she deliver...
- Hi P., I am a mom of two grown children, one is 32 and is handicapped, my other daughter is 25. Anyway I do not have seizures now but I did as a child. Whatever you do...
Possible IUGR Twin (Interuterine Growth Restricted)
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on June 12, 2010
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I am currently 33 weeks expecting fraternal twins. Last week at my weekly appointment, my doctor told me she was concerned because the previous weeks ultrasound showed...
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- My grandson was diagnosed with IUGR, and they planned on just letting my daughter go to 36 weeks with him and then taking him c-section. Not because of the IUGR, but ...
- There was a study published in The Lancet (very reputable journal of medicine) back in like 1993 that showed lower birth rates and growth hormones when M. had more ult...
- We were monitoring the growth of my twins from 25wks on. They were consistent until around 32-33wks at which time Baby A was slowing down. They were delivered naturall...
Complications and Miscarriages
Asked by L.S. from St. Louis
on January 3, 2009
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Newly pregnant I have found out that I have low progesterone levels. I understand this helps the baby's development, had lost one last year because of development. I...
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- I had low progesterone levels and was put on meds to bring them up. At age 31, I gave birth to a very healthy baby boy. I also have a friend who is 21, who also had l...
- Usually if ur levels are low, Dr's will prescribe progesterone supplements for you. I'd ask about this.
- Your doctor can prescribe you progesterone and you will be on it for at least ten weeks and ir will help you out. My best friend's daughter in law was on it and it hel...
Get a Facial or Get a Peel? Which Works Best for Dull Post-partum/nursing Skin?
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on October 29, 2008
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I was not a lucky mom who had glowing skin during her pregnancy (maybe glowing with foundation and concealer!) However, I _was_ lucky enough to have the glowing skin a...
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- Hi! I had the same problem. My mom recommended the stuff she has been using for 15 years. I was of course reluctant and finally bought it. My skin is so much better. I...
- Omg- that exact same thing happened to me! I was a hot mess, super thin hair and acne! So the hair grows back, thankfully, and seeing a great estetician will be a gods...
- As much as a weekly treatment and microdermabrasion will HELP, daily skincare is really the answer. Weekly treatments can get expensive and time-consuming, so somethin...
No Money but...nails, New Tattoos, Hair....
Asked by B.F. from Toledo
on August 8, 2011
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Explain to me why people who claim they have "no money" and are considering letting the bank take their home can afford to have a new tattoo, fake acrylic nails, go ...
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- Unfortunately my family is like that as well: spending money for stuff they neither need nor can afford. Though in their defense I have to say that my sis often barte...
- Nails, new tattoos and hair don't equal a mortgage payment in most cases. When you fall behind on the mortgage, they just don't want one payment or a portion of a paym...
- Very annoying!!! My hubby and I talk about my cousin all the time about this subject!! She has her hair done/ colored/ cut/ extensions etc. Her nails done. New...
Vanishing Twin Syndrome
Asked by L.H. from Los Angeles
on December 31, 2008
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Hi there! I am seven weeks pregnant with my second child. I went to have my first ultrasound today and was at first relieved to find out that there was only one baby...
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- L., I am the product of a vanishing twin pregnancy, and I am just fine. My Mom in fact talked about it with me when I got pregnant and they suspected I was havin...
- I was pregnant with twins and lost one of them. I had several miscarriages in between my first and second chilren. I was on fertility shots ~ knew I was pregnant early...
- My friend had that happen... Me, I had that happen at about 6 weeks... (it was not a multiple pregnancy, but a miscarriage), I had gone in for my exam and the sac wa...
