While Pregnant: Teen
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Seeking Advice for Out of Control 16 Year Old
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on May 21, 2009
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I am seeking advice for a 16 year old who is out of control. A little bit about our sitation - I am 31 single female (no kids)with a 16 year old sister. Our mother die...
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- Wow this is so tough as my friend has a girl like this...she has sent her away to an all girls school for dicipline probs. Her mom doesn't have it in her to get contr...
- http://www.happyhillfarm.org/admissions_requirements.cfm
- I highly recommend www.sosinc.org. I know one of the gals who runs this organization and she's wonderful...and totally dedicated to helping kids and their families. ...
16 Year Old Wants Tanning Membership
Asked by M.K. from Dallas
on November 25, 2012
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Back about 23 years ago at age 16 I went tanning. At 17-20 I worked at one and had a nice tan.
But since then I've never been in sun much or have been into being dark...
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- I will never be ok with my children tanning. I don't tan and I want to keep my kids from developing skin cancer. I think it is important for kids to be in love with wh...
- I just had two close people in my life die of Melanoma. Its a fast cancer and its very very painful. One of our friends was just buried last Wednesday. A little mole t...
- Stigma? By stigma, do you mean documented, proven, and elevated risk? That's what tanning beds are. A scientifically proven elevated risk of getting skin cancer. We're...
Miena and Depression
Asked by E.R. from Portland
on April 5, 2008
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Hello, I was wondering if any moms out there who have used or are using Mirena (IUD) have experienced depression, forgetfulness, feeling almost stupid and paranoia? I ...
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- Hi E., I do not know a lot about IUD's in general, and I'm not sure what your beliefs are but I thought I would write anyway in hopes that I might help in some way. I...
- This may not be helpful but I have had Mirena since September and have has no side effects (so far) I hope you are feeling better and figure this out. K.
- Hi E., I don't know anything about Mirena, but I do know a bit about depression from personal experience and am honestly appalled that your OB/GYN prescribed an an...
Teen Pregnant
Asked by M.G. from Houston
on April 27, 2008
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Need advice my daugther in Dec. tryed to commit suicide she took 15 tylenols and cryed out to ex who rushed her to the hospital. so she was alert when they told her ei...
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- M., Your daughters story is my own. It is so hard at that age because the boy that they are involved with has more influance than a parent and guys at that age are so...
- I can relate to your daughter. I had my first pregnancy at 21 and went a little crazy. Up until my 8th month I would tell everyone how much I didn't want to have thi...
- M. I will be sure to add you in my prayers. I have girls and I can't imagine the pain and stress you feel. But always remember that GOD has a plan for EVERY ONE! It's ...
Is This Severe PMS, Depression or a Hormonal Imbalance?
Asked by S.S. from Austin
on February 27, 2008
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I've been struggling w/ several different "symptoms" and I'm not sure if they're all related or just appearing together as coincidence. I want to go see a doctor, but...
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- Doesn't sound like hormonal or PMS. I suffer on and off from depression and all the symptoms you are discussing are symptoms that lead me to talk to a doctor. I'd tr...
- I agree that the family doctor is the place to start. I have prayed for you!
- wow, Do check with your doctor, and request a CRP test, C Reactive Protein test, this will show you how much inflammation is in your blood vessels. Inflammation is ...
My 15 Year Old "Step Daughter" Is Pregnant...
Asked by M.W. from Seattle
on December 1, 2010
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I need help... desperately.
My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 2 years. He has teenagers and I have 2 small kids and we do not live together. Recently h...
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- hi young mom here- i cant say i know what any of you in this situation are going through, but it sounds to me, and this is just what i call an educated guess, like he'...
- It will get a lot tougher when the baby arrives, and he will probably be a lot more exhausted and drained emotionally. Wow, she's quitting school too. I know several t...
- Here's a piece to think about: Colleges like homeschoolers, and WA is a REALLY easy state to homeschool in. ALL you have to do send a "letter of intent" (here's the...
Pregnancy and Paxil
Asked by V.C. from Los Angeles
on April 30, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I have to come back to you again since I trust this group more than anything else.
As you know from my previous requests I suffer from Panic attacks, I ...
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- first of all dont ever stop medication cold turkey you have to wing your self out under medical supervision or else is very dangerous.im worry about you and your daugh...
- Dear V., Greetings!!! I truly understand how you are feeling. Have you ever thought about researching homeopathic and natural remedies instead of taking Paxil...
- I took Paxil all through my pregnancy and still through breastfeeding and my 7mo old son is healthy, happy, and just fine. Ultimately, after trying other similar medic...
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...
Young Teen Mom "Depression"
Asked by M.S. from San Diego
on July 7, 2010
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Im 20 years old and I have a baby girl that just turned 2. My relationship with her father wasnt a good relationship to begin with. When we realized we were having a b...
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- hi sweetie, I think one reason you feel this way is because he is all you know since you got with him at a young age. Please go to a close friend or family member that...
- You really need to get away from this guy. If he is hitting you and telling you it is your fault it will only get worse. You have to do this for yourself AND your ba...
- I have been where you are - without the baby. It is true, the longer you are away, the easier it will get. But, I know, the nights are the worst! That is when your min...
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Asked by J.H. from Detroit
on May 13, 2009
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I have a friend who is expecting her first child in October. She is around 18-19 weeks pregnant. She visited her OB recently and the doctor she saw said she was "ext...
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- I gained 35 lbs and my doctor had told me anywhere between 25 and 35. Several of my friends that were pregnant at the same time gained 50-55 lbs. Most of their docto...
- I was at an average weight before pregnancy and gained 30 with the first and 40 with the second. That doctor is crazy!!!
- Unfortunately her Doctor is right, 20-25 lbs is what a women should gain with a pregnancy. At 18 weeks the baby weights almost nothing so the weight that has been gain...
