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Fearful of Another Miscarriage
Asked by B.B. from San Francisco
on March 5, 2008
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i had a miscarriage last year in november at 9 weeks. it was the second miscarriage i had that year. the first one i couldn't have been more than 2 weeks pregnant, an...
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- Oh, B., I understand your anxiety. I had three miscarriages and a full~term stillbirth all in four years ~ during and after that time I did have a two healthy baby bo...
- Dear B., I understand your fears. I too had several misscarriges. First, it isn't your fault. It happens, God's way. For your first 3 months, try pampering yourself...
- Dear B., I pray that all is going well with your pregnancy. I hope you have been able to talk to your doctor to find out that your miscarriages were not your body's in...
Pregnant- Not Sure When to Notify Employer Since I Telecommute
Asked by A.O. from San Francisco
on February 4, 2010
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Hi Moms-
This is my second pregnancy and I work from home. I am 16 weeks pregnant and have not yet notifed my employer. With my last pregnancy this was about the ti...
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- I also held off telling work because we were waiting to tell others. I think I told them at 19 weeks. I went to HR first just to make sure that they were aware and t...
- I agree, sooner rather than later. You are already past the first trimester, so you're already over your first personal hurdle. As the previous poster said, your emplo...
- Congratulations! I would let them know sooner rather than later so that they can make arrangements to cover your workload while you are out. There is no need to do t...
Dealing W/ News of Major Fetus Deformities
Asked by R.P. from San Antonio
on June 5, 2009
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It seems like just a few weeks ago I was announcing my pregnancy and some "spotting" issues that seemed minor. As the weeks passed, the baby grew fast and the heartbe...
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- i just wanted to let you know that you and your child will be in our family's prayers. I cannot imagine how difficult this situation must be for you. I will echo so...
- I would send out an email/letter/postcard to ask for their prayers. Please note the possibility that the doctors are wrong and if not, be wrong in the severity of ...
- Am really sorry to read about your situation but bad unexpected things do happen. If you believe in God, you might want to hold off making any decisions yet, non vi...
Surprise for My Husband
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on July 30, 2008
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My husband and I are attempting to get pregnant with our second child. When I told him that I was pregnant with our little girl (now 17 months)--it was a big to-do at...
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- How exciting J.. I loved making a big deal out of telling my hubby too. For our first one I ordered a personalized fortune cookie (had to buy bulk of 25) and he open...
- With my 2nd child I made my husband play a game where it started with a note on the door for when he came in from work! It said"What do we put in tea besides tea & wat...
- I didn't do a big to-do, but last week I found out I was pregnant with our 2nd child. I went to Babies R Us and bought a t-shirt for our son that said Big Brother. I h...
Pregnant. Do I Need to Get Blood Test?
Asked by A.S. from Atlanta
on September 26, 2011
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Hi there!
I took a urine test yesterday and found out I'm pregnant with my second baby. Yay! We are currently self pay when it comes to any doctor appointments until ...
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- Congrats! You don't need a blood test unless you think there may be a problem or if you've miscarried in the past. It's pretty normal to have your first appt. around 1...
- I think it is just a matter or preference. I have never had a blood test for any of my pregnancies. But I know some people who only get blood tests, my OB does not do ...
- I did not get a blood test to confirm this pregnancy (I'm 21 weeks.) I don't think it's standard procedure... if the urine test shows positive, I don't think they nee...
Need Advice on Skipping the Epidural
Asked by K.N. from Chicago
on August 28, 2008
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Can anyone give advice on skipping the epidural for a second baby? Our first child was born within a couple of hours of arriving at the hospital without complications...
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- I've had 2 children with no epidural (and 1 on the way that will be without an epidural), and both were induced with pitocin. If you really don't want the epidural, t...
- I recommend classes like The Bradley Method or Hypno Birthing and also, a doula. Having you partner be supportive and (the classes and doula help with this) working as...
- I just had my first baby in April and did s without an epidural. I was concerned with the possible side effects on the baby and afraid of having a needle in my back. ...
Advice on How to 'Break the News' to Friends
Asked by B.L. from San Francisco
on November 7, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My husband and I just found out that we're pregnant with #2. We're not past the first trimester, so we're not announcing it yet to everyone. However, I am...
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- Two points: first, your friends should be overjoyed for you, regardless of their own struggles with infertility. It is very kind of you to be considerate of their feel...
- When you are ready to tell people, just tell your friends matter-of-factly, and don't be hurt if/when they don't get all excited for you. Many years ago my friend a...
- Hi B., I agree with Catherine, you are a good friend! I have one child and have been trying to have another for quite some time. I have made it as such that I am numb...
When to Tell Family We're Expecting #3
Asked by L.B. from Phoenix
on November 12, 2007
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This may seem like an easy question however, there are several factors that need to be weighed.
1. My close cousin is finally pregnant and in her 5th month with t...
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- if these close family members have been trying so hard they should know what a blessing a new baby is and should understand. just htink all your kids will grow up to...
- As someone who has had multiple losses and two healthy sons, I say do not hide it too long. I personally would wait through the first trimester (the high risk for misc...
- My feeling on all of this is that you can wait until you are 14 weeks like several people I know have done and tell all of them that you didnt want to tell anyone unti...
Facebook and Others Posting Your Business
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on December 20, 2011
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I waited until I was 20 weeks pregnant to mention I was expecting on facebook, I didn't even tell my own family until a few weeks ago. I didn't do an announcement thin...
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- My sister is like you.. She is very private and feels like we should not mention her business or anything about her on our facebook pages and so we do not. Even wh...
- I am TOTALLY with you on this! I agree that she'd do it any way, with or without Facebook and other social media sites, but at least pre-FB it was over-sharing one pe...
- You know, my mom doesn't even HAVE a FB account, but she does this to me constantly. Most recently, I asked her opinion on something about starting my own business, a...
Miscarriage in the Family – Should I Send a Card?
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on May 22, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Would you please give your advice if I should send an e-mail, card, or something else to my ex-sister-in-law regarding her recent miscarriage? My sister-i...
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- I think it is okay to respond....she sent out an email so obviously she wanted family and friends to know her loss. Just a simple card letting her know you care is al...
- J., I would send a card. I don't know if they're around anymore, but Blue Mountain cards have some wonderfully poetic phrases. The loss of a baby is a hard thing ...
- Hi J., I agree with everyone else--I think you should send her a card. I had a miscarriage also, and my heart goes out to her. You are so kind to think of her. ...
