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More Info on Having a Baby Shower
Read all 3 responses: "more info on having a baby shower for my 18yr. old...what are some ideas that aren't too expensive in having a baby shower"
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- How about a blank book to have people sign and write a loving message in for her and the baby. Also can have a poster board and have them sign it with a picture of th...
- Game idea - I normally don't like baby shower games because many of them are so silly, but at my shower, we did this: We included a little insert card in the homemade...
- There is no reason why you should spend a lot of money on a baby shower. Think, every penny you spend on balloons and streamers could be given to mom-to-be for diaper...
Planning a Baby Shower for My Brother's Girlfriend?
I'm usually very nice and don't say what I'm feeling to others I don't know, but having a baby before being married is something I know and want to talk ...
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- I would say to include your mom but let her know that you are including all of the family. It will be up to the individual family member to choose whether they want t...
- I celebrate your intention of staying neutral and being supportive. Stay clear about what's important to you, and make your other decisions around that. With all the...
- I agree with many of the other posters, be the bigger person, and throw a beautiful shower, AND invite the WHOLE family. Your example could be the very thing needed t...
Cost of Having a Baby
Read all 10 responses: "Can anyone tell me the basic cost of having a baby? My husband and I are about to start trying, but we would like to know the ...
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- Hi D., I don't respond to very many of these, but I remember when I was pregnant with my first, I asked my brother this question, and he just laughed at me like the...
- D., I do not know what type of insurance you have (if any), but my husband is self-employed and our insurance did not cover maternity. My OB offered special discoun...
- The cost depends on your ob/gyn, your insurance, and what you require for care. The cost of your prenatal care is spread over your visits. I was also 36 when I was...
Baby Shower or Not
Nov 7, 2009 ... My brother and sister-in-law are having their first baby next year. I and a friend of hers were planning on throwing them a baby shower, ...
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- I felt the same way with my first child. My in-laws threw a "Daddy's Little Girl" shower instead. The guys had to participate in all the games while the girls (and m...
- Don't throw a baby shower or any other social event if the mother-to-be doesn't want one. Maybe she is very uncomfortable in social situations or has some difficulty s...
- I like what SB said! Maybe have a get together instead of a traditional shower, without all the games and such. I had 2 showers with my DS, but with this pregnancy I...
Advice on Having a Baby W/o Insurance
Read all 25 responses: "My husband and I are talking about having another child. There are a couple if issues. Starting over would be difficult, ...
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- My sister in law had my nephew 3 years ago without insurance. She went to the hospital ahead of time to make payment arrangements. Because she was self pay and paid in...
- I know someone who had a second child at 49 and she said it is a lot of work. You need to consider what your wants and wishes are in life. Think, do I really want 2am ...
- I had health insurance with all my babies but I can vouch for Labor of Love. I went to the Lakeland center since I'm in Brandon and it was closer and they are the best...
Co-worker Having 3Rd Baby
Read all 28 responses: "My co-worker is having her 3rd baby. She has already had 2 girls and this will be her 3rd. The last one she had is now 5 so it has ...
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- C., I had 2 baby showers, but I have 4 kids. My first one was for the 14 year old girl, the second was for my 5 year old girl... then I had 2 boys (4 years & 2 yea...
- I feel every baby should be celebrated! Each one is different each one is a gift and each one should have new things. Can you get with anyone in her family and ask i...
- I agree that every baby deserves to be celebrated. If people are put off that they have to buy a gift for a 3rd baby, then they can choose not to attend. You might b...
Having Pain in the Upper Area of the Inside of My Legs..?
My doctor said it was from ligatures expanding in preparation for having the baby. Only, mine started months earlier than my baby was due, and I had her a ...
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- Since you had preterm labor with your last baby, this should be checked out. Some women feel contractions in their legs, as well as their lower back. If the doctor/m...
- I am a labor and delivery nurse, and 34 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, and have the same symptoms, as well as pain in my hips. It is worse when I try to move or turn ove...
- It sounds like the baby is putting pressure on a nerve. I had this happen with my first baby. The only difference was that I lost feeling in that part of my leg. As so...
2D Baby After Having a C-section
Read all 5 responses: "I am pregnant with my second child. I had a c-section for the first baby. It was really painful and I was looking forward to be able ...
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- Hi L., You can absolutely go for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (also know as VBAC). Like any medical procedure there are risks which includes the possibility of ...
- Lots of OB's will do VBACs and lots of women have them. Years ago when a dr did a c-section he did the incision vertical and there was more of a chance of that rupturi...
- Hi L., I am a nurse that worked in critical care unit for newborns (neonates) for 10 years. In that time I remember 2 mom's that ruptured. One critical for mom anot...
Pros or Cons to Having a Third Child
I planned on having 5 or 6 but the hubby decided that 3 was enough for him. My question to you is do you WANT another baby. You seem to be worried if he/she ...
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- Hi, we had our third child, not planned, about 2 yrs ago. I was worried at first, but she is the light of our lives! I think it's because we know for sure we aren't...
- I have a 4-year-old girl, a 3-year-old boy, and a 9-month old girl. And I want one more. I don't know if we'll actually have another one as you never know what life is...
- I just had my 3rd 8 weeks ago and so far, it's not that bad. She's now sleeping through the night so I feel much better. My husband works long hours and travels a lo...
Need a Place to Host a Baby Shower
Maybe try having two baby showers in the same day. One for family and then one for friends. You may have to buy two cakes but it sounds like you are going ...
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- Your local church usually has a room large enough for a baby shower of that size and generally only charges for clean up or a deposit. Good luck. W. Q
- Maybe try having two baby showers in the same day. One for family and then one for friends. You may have to buy two cakes but it sounds like you are going to have bu...
- How about your church fellowship hall, or if you know someone who lives in an a an apartment how about they club house often a person living there can get them for fre...
