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What Do You Wish You Would Have Done Before and During Pregnancy?
Asked by A.L. from Phoenix
on February 12, 2009
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I am planning to get pregnant in the Fall.
What would you tell a friend to make sure to do during pregnancy? Preconception? During delivery? Those early days?
I...
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- Make a belly mold of your beautiful body just before delivery! I know you wonder what you will do with this years down the road (my girlfriends uses it at parties s...
- What a great question but keep in mind no one can really prepare you for what's to come (the good or not so good). I wish I would have hired a cleaning service to cle...
- I wish I would have researched my care provider options and birthing options more thoroughly. I had an OB who did the standard things, and I ended up with an episiotom...
Harlee Quinn Is Here!
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on February 9, 2012
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My family welcomed Harlee Quinn at 810am weighing in at 10lbs 4.2oz
And 21inches long :) I was shocked she was that big! Anyone shocked by a baby bigger then expected?
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- Congrats on the new baby M.! Nope - I knew mine would be big :-) 1st was 6 lbs 8 oz 2nd 9 lbs 8 oz 3rd 8 lbs 4 oz
- Congratulations!!! LOVE the name!!! mine were the oppposite.... My daughter was supposed to be over 10 pounds - came out 8 pounds 7 ounces, and my son was supposed ...
- Congrats on your hearty new addition :-). I remember you asking us about the name and I voted for Harlee Quinn!! Lots of love, health and sleep :-)
Baby Shower Ideas!
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on April 9, 2011
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Hi moms! I will be hosting my sister's babyshower this summer, (July) and am eager to get started with ideas and planning! I'd love to hear your ideas for prizes, and ...
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- Every shower I've been to (bridal or baby) the women have complained about playing games.
- at the last shower I went to we played a game where you had to split up into teams and come up with as many songs as you could that had the name baby in them....then y...
- When everyone shows up, give them a necklace with a binky on it. Anytime someone says the word 'baby', whoever catches them saying it steals their necklace (only one i...
Did You Videotape Your Child's Birth?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 13, 2011
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Did you videotape or take pictures of your child's birth?
Why or why not?
Did you watch in a mirror as you gave birth?
I have pictures from the first 2, nothi...
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- No way to all your questions. I mean I could FEEL it well enough, I KNOW what's going on down there, why would I need to SEE it as well?! ;) Wait! You're not pre...
- It's hospital policy in our hospital that video cameras are not allowed during delivery. During labor, it's fine, but during delivery it's not allowed. You have to s...
- My first was a waterbirth. My sister recorded it. I do think they had a mirror for me to see. I remember little glimpses of seeing her come out, but when she was FIN...
Advice for Labor Preperation
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on September 8, 2008
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I'm preparing a bag for my daughter's shower that I would like to fill with things for her to take to the hospital. I would like to fill it with item for her that wou...
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- Hi A., It's funny how you mentioned being a Grandma is more fun than being a mom, I'm not a grandma yet, but I'm ready, I have one married son, and they have been tryi...
- Ear plugs! (For after baby's born - all those people coming in and out kept me from getting any sleep while my little one was sleeping!)
- Pack some healthy snack foods and extra water bottles! I remember with both my children, after childbirth I was absolutely starving hungry and very thirsty. But the ho...
Withdrawing from the Race
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on May 15, 2012
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I am sick of most of my female friends. They spend all their time worrying about their kids' development, and it drives me nuts! I am homeschooling, mostly unschooling...
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- that doesn't interest me, either, but I think that it's because people typically annoy me. Among friends, I talk about what I want to talk about and disengage when I ...
- I used to be one of those moms, and now I'm in your camp LOL! So there is hope for these young moms. The best thing you can do is just let it roll off your back and...
- Good question! from what you have expressed here, these mommies need to find a hobby other than their children:) I like Dawn's advice of finding something to do/discu...
Help Screaming Baby All Day!!!
Asked by A.F. from Fayetteville
on May 4, 2010
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My son is a month old and today he hasn't slept more then 30 minutes and won't stop crying. I have fed and changed him like he needs and I cuddle with him but he still...
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- Have you tried nursing him? Maybe he just wants to be comforted. Also - I found that put baby in baby carrier and walk around would really helpl them to sleep too. ...
- Sounds like colic. Some babies get it and there's no rhyme or reason. Try to get some Gripe Water drops from Whole Foods. They MAY help. Otherwise, try to put him ...
- if youve tried all the norm like feeding , changing, burping,walking,what i did with my crying kiddo was run the vacuume , or dryer, took for a drive ,you could try a ...
Delivery Without an Epidural....
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on March 10, 2010
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so i have decided not to get an epidural when i do go into labor. i have slighty bad scoliosis where my spine is both curved and twisted. so i dont want to risk being ...
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- Keep moving! If you lay down, the contractions will be worse. so keep walking, moving, bring an exercise ball, sit in the chair, even in the bathroom on the toilet to ...
- I've done it twice, you can do it too. The first time I didn't even get an IV inserted, things were just moving too quickly. My advice: when it gets to the point whe...
- I had both my babies with no pain meds at all. I highly recommend it, and would do it again the same way if I were to be pregnant again... given the choice. I do, h...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
