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Tracking Basal Temp for Ovulation and Thermometer Recommendations?
Asked by K.H. from Washington DC
on October 16, 2008
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I've just started trying to track my basal temperature to get a feel for my cycle (I was on the pill for 8 years until last month). I thought using a regular digital ...
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- HI, K.. I used basal body temp. to get pregnanat with my little guy. Your temps.. Your stress level, as well as the fact that you just got off the pill may both be...
- K., back in the days when I was doing the basal temperature thing, it was before the day of digital thermometers, so I can't help you there. But I do remember that th...
- Hi K.! I know how exciting it is to be on the track to getting pregnant, but if I can just recommend that for the next two or three months try to not worry too much a...
TTC Basal Body Temp Question :)
Asked by K.R. from Seattle
on November 10, 2010
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I have been TTC for 5 months now, But I did just have my pre conception check up and started prenatles and also started charting my BBT I am on cycle day 21 My pre ...
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- Oh my gosh, it's so hard, but you just have to wait and see. It sounds like you've ovulated already (when your temps first rose). You may be pregnant with a tri-phasic...
- The day after the dip was likely your ovulation. In the old days, the doctors said to have relations the day of the dip, just before ovulation. Good luck!
- Go to the website www.fertilityfriend.com and do your charting there. Basic charting is free and for a small membership fee you'll get more detailed information. Thi...
Taking Basal Body Temperature
Asked by M.B. from Austin
on October 20, 2009
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Hello,
I read many articles that explain how to predict ovulation. I have been recording my basal body temperature since last 6 days. It has been on average 97.7 and ...
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- Start using the kit about 10 days after the 1st day of your period. You should be about peak around your 14-16th day. Start at day 10 though because women vary.
- Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Wechsler is the way to go. Go to half priced books and pick up a copy! The book is magic - and I agree with the other posters...
- I will agree with the others that posted about reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility. BBT does not tell you when you are going to ovulate only that you DID ovulate ...
Post Baby Body -- Who Kidnapped My Old Self?
Asked by K.K. from Los Angeles
on February 19, 2008
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My post baby body is a mess. Joint pains, sore back, tight and severely out of shape muscles. I am motivated but stuck - need a few words of advice and a serious 'ge...
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- I am totally with you on this. I am miserable too. Have you tried just walking everyday for 20 or 30 minutes? I try to get up and stretch in the morning if I can. It h...
- I know what you mean! I joined stroller strides last spring and I love it. I can bring the kids, meet other moms, we go out for coffee afterwards...and my body is comi...
- Your first step is realizing you need to do something and you did! Start slow since you're out of shape but get moving now! You'll feel so much better even if it's ...
7-Month Old Having Body Spasms?
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on April 2, 2008
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Hey Ladies,
I'm looking to see if anyone has any advice or perhaps have gone through something similar and can put my concern to rest. . .The past two weeks, my 7-m...
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- At thr very least you should tell his pediatrician about these "spasms". I would prpbably just make an appointment and take him in to be safe, as it could be some sort...
- I am a mother of 4 children starting with the oldest who is 12 and the youngest who just turned 2. I don't ever remember any of my children having whole body spasms. ...
- I would check and eliminate any reflux reactions to milk or other allergies
Twin Pregnancy
Asked by M.V. from Salt Lake City
on April 22, 2009
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I have just been told I am pregnant with fraternal twins. Do not know what to expect. I do know it is a high risk pregnancy, I am aware of that and scared as well. But...
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- I have read a book by Jane Seymour called Two at a Time. She talks a lot about eating well and doing exercises (even if you're on bed rest). According to the book, you...
- I got bigger fast. Mine were my first pregnancy so I wasnt sure what was going on at all. I didnt find out until I was 3 almost 4 months along. I did go into preterm l...
- Full term for twins is usually 38 weeks instead of 40. I made it to 35 but I had identicals and some complications. Even with twins I didn't start showing till I was l...
Symptoms of Pregnancy
Asked by T. from Omaha
on January 23, 2006
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I was wondering if there are any other moms who in their first trimester (like 8 weeks along) have felt bloated, and have had lower ab cramps. I've read MANY article...
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- Dear T., I had cramping and even spotting w/my 3rd and 4th pregnancies. (Those kids are now 9 and 4 years old!) Because I was nervous about these symptoms, (who woul...
- It's probably just the beginnings of massive gas goings on that exist during pregnancy. Mine were so bad with one that I thought it was actually kicking. Nope. Anyway,...
- I had a feeling of fullness and quite a bit of cramping/pain in my lower pelvic region the first two trimesters. My specialist said it was simply the stretching of my ...
Pregnancy Workouts
Asked by D.L. from Atlanta
on October 25, 2006
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Hi Everyone!
Currently, I am a new mom of a beautiful 7 month old baby girl. I found out a few weeks ago that I am actually expecting again! So now, I feel as though ...
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- I don't know if they have this type of program here but when I was preganant with my son I did a water aerobics class for preganant women. They would put a belt on yo...
- D., Congratulations on your babies! My sister and I are close in age, and we have always been great friends! I agree that walking is a great exercise, especia...
- Hello D., I know that you have already responded to this post but I wanted to weigh in. I have 2 girls that are 13 months apart and found it very important to watch m...
Working During Pregnancy
Asked by M.T. from Memphis
on June 19, 2009
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My dr. seems to have no problem with me continuing on my job for the duration of my pregnancy. I work in a warehouse with no air conditioning doing manual labor. Tod...
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- As an HR professional, I will tell you that my experience is that doctors want to stay out of work-related issues! My suggestion to you would be to listen to your bod...
- Hi M. Is "light duty" a possibility at your work? If so, you can ask your doctor to write you a note so that you can do light duty at your work. Can you do somethin...
- Hi M., I was 39 years old when I was pregnant with my daughter. I am a waitress in a steak house. I carried 3 gallon buckets of ice (2 at a time). Racks of glass...
Pregnancy Insomnia
Asked by W.H. from Seattle
on March 20, 2007
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I'm almost 6 months pregnant and for the last week have had really bad pregnancy insomnia. I can go to sleep ok at around 10pm, but then by 1:30am I'm wide awake! I'm ...
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- I think you should ask your doctor what your options are. You need sleep, insomnia is the worst!!!
- I had the same problem, I would take a warm bath and just soak for a little bit and that would help me relax and go to sleep.
- I had this same problem with my son's pregnancy and my doctor told me that it was okay to take Tylonel PM. It worked great for me. He also gave me some prescriptions f...
