Working while Pregnant: Luv
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Questions About OB Recommendations for Getting Pregnant
Asked by S.K. from St. Louis
on May 25, 2007
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I am almost 26 years old and my husband and I have decided that it is about time to start a family. I went to my OB last week and talked with her about getting pregnan...
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- I just had my third child 10 weeks ago and my ob is dr. Rettig. She is located at soga. She is very amazing.. I had a male for my first to childeren. I would recomm...
- I don't know anything about Nuvo Ring, but I was on the pill when I got pregnant the first two times, and that did not cause any problems. As a matter of fact my doct...
- I'm not sure how to help, or who your OB is. If you want a 2nd opinion, try Tina Gingrich, she's in Maryville, IL at the Maryville Women's center. SHE'S FANTASTIC!!!...
Terrible 2'S Are Draining Me....... and Another on the Way
Asked by J.D. from Houston
on July 30, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter how at times is the most wonderful daughter I could ask for, and then the majority of the time lately she has been so horrible for me an...
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- You have to let her keep the pacifier--she'll give it up before she starts school :) If long hair's a problen, get her hair cut short. Don't talk to her; hug her and l...
- J., don't buy into the guilt issue when disciplining your child. The Bible actually tells us that "if you don't discipline your children, you don't love them." (Prover...
- Take a break girl! Ok, I don't want any hate mail, but here's what I think. Don't force the little stuff, like brushing hair and teeth or giving up the pacifier. If sh...
What Is the Best for My Family?
Asked by S.M. from Miami
on October 8, 2010
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Hi Moms around the country. I have a 21 months old baby girl, im 21 years old. im married since 2008. my marriage have his ups and downs, my husband and I are mostly o...
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- It looks like you have received some great advice and answers, so I will just keep it simple: sometimes, the greatest joy of your life can come from the most unplanne...
- I realize that it might be hormones and you might be stressing about this too much, thinking about all the things that "might" happen. Yes, those things might happen, ...
- Wow, it sounds like you are torn. I know you didn't plan this pregnancy, but have you thought about the fact that since you didn't plan it that this baby has a purpose...
What Cleaners to Buy?
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on February 23, 2008
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I was told that all of my cleaning products were toxic &I needed to purchase Non-Toxic cleaners for my home, as I am 5 months pregnant. Does anyone know exactly what I...
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- I also use melaleuca. They are awesome products and you can get starter packs for a great price without having to do all the searching!!! It all comes to your door whe...
- I like Melaleuca products - all natural with no toxins - but any of the natural products like Mrs. Meyers or other cleaners from Whole Foods are a better choice than c...
- I agree with the Ecosense line. Here is their website www.saferforyourhome.com It's like having a Costco or Sam's club membership so that you can buy safer produc...
Marriage Advice Needed Please
Asked by D.M. from New York
on September 6, 2009
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My husband and I have been having what I think is "typical" marriage problems since the birth of my son, 3 years ago. Long story short, after going back to work for a...
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- Totally understand! I am in the process of recovering from HATING my husband (again!). We have a 2.5 yr old and I never imagined how much I could hate him - but ther...
- Hi D., Sorry that you're going through this rough time and I hope that your counselor is going to be able to help you and your husband. Are you saying that if you we...
- I am right there with you! I have an 8yo, 3yo and 1 month old and just getting a shower is a chore! If my husband asks me 1 more time, "why do you need a shower?" I ma...
Safe Crib
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on June 11, 2007
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Hello! I am 26 weeks pregnant with my first baby and I need to find a crib. I am more concerned with safety than anything else. I had been told to look at the website ...
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- I have to tell you that we bought both our cribs used, and saved a ton of money. As long as the crib meets current safety regulations (crib rail's have to be a certai...
- S., We haven't used a crib yet ourselves (we're still using an Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper), but there's a book we've found helpful for all sorts of baby-equipment decis...
- I think any crib at any store these days should be safe, the government has regulations on the width of the bars and such. My daughter had a Basset crib which was ...
In First Trimester and Cannot Sleep at Night
Asked by S.W. from Boston
on March 1, 2007
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I'm in my first trimester of pregnancy and since about a week before I found out I was pregnant I cannot sleep at night. When I do finally manage to fall asleep, it i...
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- Hi S., Congrats! I am expecting my 2nd in October. I am also having problems sleeping. I have maybe 1 decent night of sleep per week. I noticed some people hav...
- Hi S., congrats on your expanding family. My daughter is 15 mths. old and we're trying for our 2nd now, so your family is my future. Anyway, try calling your OB/GYN of...
- I dont know if you get nausia at night but the only thing i could do to get to sleep is i always had to have a bed time snack.. crackers or peanut butter toast and som...
Baby Shower Questions
Asked by J.B. from Milwaukee
on September 2, 2010
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Hello! I am 20 weeks pregnant and am starting to think about registering for my shower. I will probably register at Babys R Us and Target or Walmart. I really need h...
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- At Babies R Us, they offer a consultant for free to help you get just the right stuff. They are educated on the products that the store is selling and so forth. When...
- The things that I really loved and used the most with two babies were the swaddling blankets and the zip bottom bag blankets by Halo (or indorsed by Halo) -anyway, the...
- I like Graco for baby gear (car seat, stroller, travel system, pack n' play, high chair). For diapers I like Pampers swaddlers for new borns, and LUVS for when they ...
To Amnio or Not to Amnio?
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on February 15, 2007
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I'm 14 wks pregnant. I've just gotten results back from my ultrascreen to check for chromosomal disorders (ie. Downs syndrome). The results have put me at high risk ...
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- Hi - I had an amnio with my youngest . . . I work with developmentally disabled folks and thought (still think) it was in my best interest to know so I could be pre...
- Hi C.- I would suggest, since you wouldn't terminate the pregnancy regardless of the results, not to get the amnio. I was calculated at about the same risk. I didn't ...
- Dear C., Only you can decide what you want. However,I wouldn't do it.I'm glad that you are going to keep the baby!! And remember your other boys are all healthy a...
Bad Dad
Asked by R.G. from Spokane
on October 22, 2009
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I am writing on here because I am at the end of the line with the situation that I am living in. I read advice of others on this site often and I wonder if there are a...
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- I thought my situation was bad! You appear to have it far worse. My friend is a lawyer(not family law) and he gave me a couple of names of people he likes. They, of co...
- I adopted my daughter thru CSD and have also been a CASA worker. CASA workers are volunteers. They are not attorneys, tho I suppose an attorney could volunteer. A C...
- LUV to U R....I have read all the responses and would like to add only one important suggestion.....GET THE KIDS THEIR PASSPORTS!!!!!They can only get one and then he ...
