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Heightened Sense of Smell or Just My Imagination?
Asked by D.B. from San Diego
on May 23, 2008
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I'm wondering how quickly a heightened sense of smell will happen after conception? My husband & I just started trying to conceive, literally, a week ago. The last t...
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- Before I knew that I was pregnant I had a very strong sense of smell. I am a chef and remember my customers saying my food was a little bland at the time. My respons...
- haha...i remember feeling (IMMEDIATELY) like i had superpowers!! i would walk to work and i could literally smell flowers across the street and in the back of someone...
- Congrats if you are preggo! ahhhh, the smell thing...beware of the grocery store! I can remember with both of my children I knew I was really pregnant when I would ...
Mild Nausea, Tender Breasts, and Now Heightened Sense of Smell.
Asked by C.W. from Milwaukee
on October 15, 2010
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So, here it goes. I'm 28 and married to a wonderful guy, we haven't really been trying to get pregnant, but are also not, not trying. We were intimate around the time ...
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- It could be pregnancy , this is why some women do not realize they are pregnant.. they still bleed or get partial cycles.. Also I get your symptoms sometimes, on t...
- I don't remember getting nauseus so early-it took several weeks for that to start. My main symptoms were tender breasts, fatigue and an itchy belly.
- Hormone flux Change in season Change in diet Very small possibility you could be pregnant or your body thinks it should be.
How to Get Chemical Smell Out of New Clothes
Asked by H.W. from Grand Junction
on October 12, 2009
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I am in my 26th week of my first pregnancy and have a very acute sense of smell. Recently, I bought two new bras that fit so well and are so comfy. The problem is that...
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- I'm glad to hear you're trying to keep chemicals out of the house, especially with a little one on the way (I'm due Jan. 14th, we must be pretty close). About 1.5 yea...
- try adding a cup of vinager to your wash cycle. It removes the odor and by the time that it dries you cant smell the vinegar either. Good luck!
- Wow! What is in those bras??!! I too have a sensitive sense of smell and smells give me headaches, so I empathize. First, I would return them. If that is not an op...
I Smell Non-existent Cigarette Smoke
Asked by N.O. from Chicago
on July 14, 2009
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For the past few days I've almost constantly smelled cigarette smoke - which I know to be non-existent. We have a non-smoking home (although I smell it in random place...
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- Hello, Yes, this happened to me too. I had a greater sense of smell when I was pregnant. I still can smell things that my husband doesn't. I think women in genera...
- I had the same thing in my pregnancy. Still, put it on your list of thing to mention to your doctor on your next visit. If the smell continues after your delivery, it ...
- I hate cigarette smoke so much that if someone is smoking 3 houses away, or in the car near me, I can smell it. Luckily my children and husband hate it too so usually...
Typical and Unusual Pregnancyearly Symptoms?
Asked by D.V. from Phoenix
on December 11, 2010
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Hello Ladies...
My husband and I have been TTC since May, I'm 37 years old, my periods are irregular. Example (30 days, 31days, 32 days, 33 days 34 days) We decide ...
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- Crossing my fingers for you that you get a positive EPT, many of these do sound like pregnancy symptoms. If you don't, Marda is right - please follow up with the doct...
- If the ept turns out to be negative, I'd talk with my doctor. I suggest you have too many symptoms for this to be a pregnancy. And some are symptoms of other conditio...
- Many of those do sound like they could possibly be pregnancy symptoms, but there is no way to know for sure if they could be symptoms of something completely different...
Hypersensitivity to Smells Due Pregnancy
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on September 15, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am 9 weeks pregnant and have a super sense of smell. It's hard to cook, be around my husband or go out. The smells trigger nausea and vomiting. Any tric...
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- I had to avoid all the foods that made me want to gag due to their terrible odor. However, I used to work in a burn unit and when the smells were horrible, we would p...
- Oh yes, the bionic senses of pregnancy :) I believe mint or lemon work best. Sometimes just the taste in your mouth will alter the smell of things. Have you tried ...
- My husband called me super sniffer. The 2 smells I liked were lemon and euctalyptus. But, only the real kind, not candles. I remember chicken was the pukiest. ...
Picky Adult Eater -- What Vitamins Should I Take?
Asked by A.C. from Wichita
on August 1, 2011
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First off, here's a little background info on me: I am a very picky eater. I have been picky my entire life, and while I try new foods all the time, I still tend to ...
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- A., Shaklee has done a tremendous amount of research, not only on supplements, but also what most people are missing. They have put together a strip that contains a ...
- I was on prenatal vitamins too and it's been about a year since I finished nursing my twins. My doctor told me not to take prenatal vitamins anymore because it has mo...
- just wanted to say i am picky to and i hear you on the social stuff whewie. great question.
"Miscarriage" with Mirena IUD? Would Pregnancy Test Come up Positive? *Graphic*
Asked by J.K. from Mansfield
on January 12, 2011
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Hi there, i have a mirena IUD- i understand how they work and thought I was totally ok with it. This is actually the 2nd one I have had after my youngest child was bor...
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- if you have any pregnancy hormones, you'd want to take the test as soon as possible, but I would think only a doctor would be able to tell you for sure.
- I currently have a Mirena--my first since my second son was born back in September, but my second overall (I had one for a few years between the births of my two sons)...
- I've had a Mirena for 2 years. My understanding is that although it is technically possible, it's extremely unlikely to have a uterine pregnancy with the IUD in becaus...
Body Odor in New Au Pair
Asked by A.K. from New York
on October 15, 2008
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I know it sounds trivial and I will start by telling you that I am 7 mo pregnant so I am sure my senses are heightened, but my au pair has tremendously intense body od...
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- Maybe she has problems with her sense of smell and cannot really smell that well? Maybe you should try testing her in a tactful way? Ask her opinion on some perfumes y...
- Being direct is best. I know something about it. My poor husband had to confront more than a few of his employees about their Body Odor. It is a difficult subject but ...
- A., I don't have great advice for you as I have never had an Au Pair before...but I might be really direct but apologetic and tell her straight out that for some re...
Is There a Disorder That Would Cause Extreme Dislike for Foods and Their Smells?
Asked by G.G. from Seattle
on February 12, 2010
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I have a 4 1/2 year old that use to be a wonderful eater up until the age of 3. For almost 2 years now he can't stand the smell or taste of foods. Even ones he use to ...
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- Remember young children have very sensitive senses.. Smells are way stronger than ours and tastes are way more active for them. Black pepper or onions can taste like J...
- Last year, I met a lady at the playground and we would talk daily while our children played. I don't remember details, but I know her son was going to Cook Children's ...
- Another possibility would be food allergies or sensitivities. My 7YO daughter has been a picky eater always. We have found out in the last year that she has digestiv...
