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My Housekeeper Is Pregnant
Asked by E.R. from Los Angeles
on April 11, 2009
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I have had my housekeeper for nearly 15 months now. She works 30 hours a week. She is great. She does all of the housekeeping, laundry, cooking, ocasional babysittin...
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- If it were me I'd contact www.enannysource.com and start looking for a new housekeeper. To me, the issue is not that she is pregnant, I worked full time right until th...
- I was forty years old when I delivered my son and during my pregnancy I was able to everything I normally do including packing and moving house. To consider firing so...
- I wish you well w/ your decision, I just wanted to offer my help in any way if needed, I am a SAHM w/ 2 girls 4 1/2 and 16 months. I have been a nanny for a few of my ...
Over 35 & Pregnant
Asked by K.M. from Phoenix
on May 15, 2008
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I just turned 36 & am pregnant (only 7 weeks). I have 2 boys who are 5 & 2 1/2. My first 2 pregnancies were great, no major complaints. I am nervous about being over...
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- K., I am 38 yrs old and have a 7 month old daughter!! The only thing for me was swelling and really really tired! I was uncomfortable ( this was and is the only ba...
- I work with a woman who had a surprise pregnancy at 47. She didn't even consider a pregnancy until she was 4 months and starting to show. She just thought she was goin...
- Hi K.. I was 39 when my only child was born and he is now a happy healthy 31/2 yr old. I had no problems with the pregnancy, he just came a week late. I do not plan ...
Bleeding While Pregnant
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on October 19, 2008
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I am 9 weeks pregnant and wednesday I was at work and all of the sudden felt like I had started my period. I ran to the restroom and found that I was bleeding just li...
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- I spotted for 6 months; it was very scary! I kept in contact with my dr. - I think I had sonograms nearly every 3 weeks. I called everytime I spotted. I remember be...
- I bled at nine weeks while I was pregnant with my son. It started on a Friday, and lasted for two days. I went to the ER, and a sonogram was done, as well as checkin...
- C., I bled with both my last two pregnancies and all went fine. I know it's scarey but try not to stress - that will maybe make it worse - when I'm stressed I auto...
Being Sick While Pregnant
Asked by C.W. from Philadelphia
on February 13, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I'm 8 weeks pregnant, had the flu 2 weeks ago and now I have some monster living in my lungs. I've been coughing for almost a week now - the kind of cou...
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- Yucky. I feel for you. I hope you get well soon but I would still go to your doctor. As far as the baby and enough nutrition I wouldn't worry. I had a friend who c...
- Sorry you feel so yucky... If I were you I wouldn't worry about your calorie intake. I was so sick my first trimester I hardly ate anything and my son was 7Lbs 4oz whe...
- Hi, I'm sick with the flu right now and in the early stages of pregnancy as well. I am so scared that the strain of this cold will make me miscarry because its jus...
Pregnant with Allergies
Asked by L.M. from Austin
on January 7, 2009
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HELP!! I am miserable I am 15 weeks pregnant with #2, I have just gotten over the constant nausea and now this. My allergies are killing me, I know Benydryl is safe, b...
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- I've been working with a naturopath for other issues and allergies is one that has come up. It is amazing how quickly the issue was cleared for me! You may want to che...
- Hey there, I was also preggers with allergies and I had asked my doc if it was okay to take zyrtec and he said yes. Try asking your doc when you get a chance, benadryl...
- You can take Claratin. (get the off brand, it is way cheaper. Loratadine?) I took it with both of my girls and it did not make me drowsy at all.
Pregnancy
Asked by K.S. from Topeka
on January 31, 2011
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This is going to sound like a stupid question. I am just at 12 wks and was supposed to have my first check-up w/ my doctor today to listen for the heartbeat. I had to ...
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- Hi Mama Its normal to feel like this and want the reassurance of hearing the heart beat. Be patient, you just have to wait another fews days. Everything sounds fine...
- As long as you arent having any cramping or bleeding like you said then things are progressing well. I to had the same fear before my 12 wk appt. Be happy that your mo...
- I'm sure you're doing great! I would hate to wait too but hang in there. It's worth it!!
Difficult Pregnancy and Still Have More?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on August 29, 2011
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Did any of you moms have a very difficult pregnancy and/or delivery and still go on to have more children (or a child)? Obviously being pregnant itself is difficult! ...
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- I had a difficult first pregnancy - oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid), premature rupture of membranes, premature labor, premature delivery via emergency c-section a...
- Yes. Our first was a very difficult pregnancy and delivery. I was 'lucky' to have enough complications that I got to stay in the hospital 3 days instead of the stand...
- I had a very difficult first pregnancy and delivery. The complications were so severe that my doctor advised me not to have more children. I really didn't think I co...
First Time Pregnant!!
Asked by M.L. from Phoenix
on July 2, 2007
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Hello,
I was wondering if anyone had any good websites I can check out that shows the development of my fetus as I am newly pregnant and this is my first one! Also,...
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Horrible Insomnia During Pregnancy
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on May 23, 2008
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Hello,
I've had sleep problems prior to pregnancy and used Ambien which really helped. I'm now 5 weeks pregnant and am not able to sleep. Prior to this pregnancy I...
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- Hi M. A, though I cannot speak from experience (by that I mean I don't have clinical insomnia), I just wanted to give my support. Sleep is absolutely a necess...
- Insomnia is often an inability to calm the mind & body which can develop into a habit. I recently had a pregnant client who needed help letting go of fear of childbi...
- Hi there, I'm sorry to hear about your insomnia. As someone who's often had sleep issues, I know how miserable it can make you! My OB did prescribe me Ambien CR duri...
Pregnant Again After Losing a Baby at 25 Weeks Pregnant
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on November 30, 2010
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I am 15 weeks pregnant and am very nervous because i had preeclempsia whith my last pregnancy and lost my baby at 25weeks.I am very nervous now because i have felt the...
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- S.- I am so sorry for your loss. I know this might not help. BUt stress and worry will not help. They are more likely to create a bad outcome or at best just destr...
- Hi S., I'm so very sorry for your loss. That is such a hard, hard thing to go through. I have not had this happen to me, but I do have a friend who delivered around 2...
- Your worries are perfectly normal! At 15 weeks the movements are less noticeable. Don't worry yet....
