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Low Amniotic Fluid
I ended up being induced due to high blood pressure (not due to my low ... I had low fluid with my second son (though I don't remember the exact numbers). ...
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- Hi, Don't stress out--it sounds like your midwife is monitoring you closely, and if it was a true emergency, then she'd induce you. I too had low fluid levels, altho...
- I had low amniotic fluid with my son. If I remember right I was about as far along as you are. I drank lots of water and went to the next ultrasound. My fluid was ar...
- Estimates are not very accurate. My midwife said I was going to have a small (6 - 6.5 lb.) baby and she was born at 7.5. I know a friend who had low fluid and freaked ...
Do I Really Need to Take Some Pills?
If your blood pressure is in range, cholesterol low and feel you are at a healthy weight, then you are doing great. Keep your numbers at target first, ...
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- Vit D is the new hot research so it's not surprising they brought it up. But the 'since you are over 40' is mildly arbitrary for that since we are finding vitamin D-de...
- A lot of people "do" need vitamin D and calcium and don't know it. But not "everyone". Do not take them until you have your levels checked first. A good doctor shoul...
- HI M., What did your blood test read? If you have not had blood test stating you are low in Vit D, calcium......I would not. Nor would I take a aspirin if I didn't ...
Pregnant and 46
... they presented numbers in a way that sounded horrifying. ... protein in my urine and high blood pressure, so was at risk for developing pre-eclampsia. ...
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- M., in this day and age, we often have much more information at our disposal than we necessarily need. Take everything you read with a grain of salt. Though risks of g...
- Hi M., NO, you shouldn't! Don't let what you read scare you. We're all unique and there is NO universal standard for women and what our bodies can endure and accompl...
- You have gotten great responses already but wanted to give you one more positive results story. My MIL had my hubby at 44 and he turned out perfect (if you ask me). ...
Medication Concern
The doctor was also not all that concerned by the numbers he saw related to the stomache ..... Use Reglan with caution if you have high blood pressure. ...
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- This medication is used to treat certain conditions of the stomach and intestines. Metoclopramide is used as a short-term treatment (4 to 12 weeks) for persistent hear...
- I am a nurse and a new mom of a 5 week old. If you choose to give him the Reglan start with the lowest dose and watch him very carefully. I have seen Reglan work reall...
- I have no personal experience, but my friend has a child who had many many feeding issues, one thing they finally tried was that drug. From what she has said, it work...
I Am Bleeding..
My next blood test was a week later and my numbers were still doing .... Don't panic yet, relax and don't let your blood pressure get the best of you. ...
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- Sorry to hear this. Unfortunately if you are miscarrying there isn't anything you can do to stop it. There is also nothing that you would have done to cause it. But ...
- S. - Please try to stay calm until you see you doctor. I bled @ 6 weeks during my first pregnancy and was scared out of my mind. When I saw the doctor the next day...
- You've probably already gotten all the advice you need already, but I figured I'd throw this into the mix. I miscarried at 6 weeks, and went to the ER because the pai...
Seeking Info/advice on Flexible Spending Acct. for Childcare Expenses
The way you can figure out how much you'll save is by crunching the numbers. .... brother's high blood pressure meds and ate two pills. we spent the whole ...
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- If you spend a lot on childcare then the FSA will probably be better than using the tax credit. The way you can figure out how much you'll save is by crunching the nu...
- I guess it depends how much you spend on childcare. I max out our flexible spending account (which is $5000, I think) and that is money that is not taxed. On my fede...
- Hi K., I asked our tax guy the same question! It's the same as claiming it on your taxes at the end of the year. Of course, it may be different if you're in a diffe...
44-Year-old-mom to Be Hopefully!) Needs Advice
... list of phone numbers, comfy pj's, ipod loaded with music/movies, ... vitamins, blood pressure checkups and the opportunity to ask questions. ...
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- G., When I had my son, due date was figured out by the first day of my LMP. Add 7 days and subtract 3 mos and that would give you your due date. Also there are grea...
- Congratulations G.! I did not know exactly with my first pregnancy. In the visits with ob-gyn, eventually there will be ultrasound and a measurement of the cross secti...
- Try to google a due date calendar, it will tell you when you are due, and what each stage should be like! Good luck, it is a very exciting time!
Husband Lost Job over Terrible Memory Problems; What to Do?
Sep 4, 2009 ... My husband just went to a doctor this past week regarding his blood pressure. ... which most do have private practices, they can give you numbers. ...
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- In his letter of disnissal, did they cite the memory thing as the cause for letting him go? That could be a lawsuit in the making. As for the neurologist-try Dr. Peter...
- I don't know anything about this company, but received an email recently. You might check out the web-site www.mindminders.net
- My husband is on disability and has been for 2 1/2 years. He had his private disability insurance payments terminated the end of June because of a lack of documentatio...
18 Week Ultrasound Scared Me--20 Week Ultrasound Now Indicates Hydrocephalus
At any rate, i'm surprised your doctor gave you those numbers. ...... My sister- in-law had high blood pressure because of the worrying that the baby might ...
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- When I was pregnant with my 4th child, they told me the ultrasound showed Down Syndrome because his long bones were much too short. We were stressed and worried for 3 ...
- Dear B., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Please dont worry too much over this. You need to know that it is entirely your choice whether to have an amnio. I was...
- Since you will not terminate the pregnancy no matter what, I'd strongly encourage you to consider not going through with these tests. They create much unnecessary worr...
Overweight Teenage Daughter
Aug 30, 2009 ... I have always told her that numbers don't matter as long as she is healthy, ..... to her-high blood pressure,diabetes,etc.and that you dont want her to get ...
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- I would not recommend that you say anything to her about dieting, she probably is way ahead of you there. Your stating the obvious will only serve to make her feel bad...
- I would focus on some of the lifestyle choices you don't agree with, and leave the weight issue out of it, especially since you said you were surprised at her weight, ...
- Did you talk to her doctor about diet/exercise. I understand your concern, but you need to be careful. Teenage girls are so sensitive (and adult women)about their weig...
