pergnancy week by week
Related Questions & Answers
10 articles
Ooops Baby
Asked by I.A. from Rochester
on August 10, 2009
-
Hi Moms,
I am 10 weeks pregnant for the second time and my first baby just turned 1 last week.
I am having hard time dealing with this second pregnancy, I was so NOT...
Answers
- My best friend has four children. Her second and fourth were both surprizes. There are eleven months between the first born and the second born. They look out for each...
- My "oops" baby is a bit different - my husband and i were praying and hoping so long for a beautiful baby... and nearly 3 years later we're now pregnant - with not ONE...
- I see you have gotten a lot of responses, and already replied back. I just wanted to add one more. :) Out of 4 children, 2 of mine were oops babies. My second pregnanc...
Need Advice
Asked by L.N. from Pittsburgh
on October 18, 2007
-
HI, I am a 36 year old mother of 4. Just had my fourth child 2 mos ago, (Aug. 12). My blood pressure was fine during pregnancy, never about 130/80. I have been under a...
Answers
- It could be stress related.You have 4children one of which is still an infant.I'm sure you aren't sleeping properly/getting alot of sleep.And than normal everyday stre...
- Try to relax. If there is a reason for it to be high, then you want your pcp to know so that they can monitor it and treat it. Even if it is normal tomorrow, talk to...
- Hi L., My blood pressure readings were high during and after pregnancy for several months. Since January I've lost 37 lbs. and that seems to have helped with lower...
Seeking Advice on My Problem with Acne
Asked by B.P. from St. Louis
on August 8, 2006
-
I was wondering if anyone has ever had a problem with acne after having kids? When I had my first baby I started having HUGE issues with acne. I went on Acutane and ...
Answers
- Hello, Im a RN and a Certified Lymph Therapist, Try LIMU, it is a seaweed in mango and papya drink, u can look it up on www.lymphmassage911.originallimu.com Or u check...
- Do you use any kind of skincare on a daily basis? Like a face wash and toner and acne treatment?
- I'm a Proactive Convert. Had TONS of acne problems as a teenager (DID take Accutane. Twice and HATED it! Don't do it!) and didn't grow out of it. Pregnancy only ma...
Menstrual Cycle
Asked by J.G. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2009
-
I'm little confused about my period recently. Since I have been on birth control, Loestrin, my cycle starts every month on the 22. In December, it started on the 22, ...
Answers
- I would call your dr. or nurse. I had this happen to me. The dr said that the medicine, in the down week, wasn't strong enough and was causing the cycle to come and go...
- Sounds like they maybe too strong. I know it does take about 2 months to see if they are a good match for you. I asked the doc to put me on a new one so I could only h...
- J., even though you are on birth control, sometimes your egg came become fertilized and still try to implant as it would for a normal, non contraception conception, an...
Pregnant and Scared of an Ectopic
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on November 13, 2007
-
I just found out over the weekend that I am pregnant. I haven't gotten into my doctor yet to find out the information I needed, and I am needing some help fast so I do...
Answers
- Call you doctor immediatly and tell him you are pregnant. Insist on the blood tests used to determine if your pregancy is ectopic again. Do not take no for an answer...
- I think they can see now. How did they know are only 5 weeks? I thought they had to do an ultrasound to tell. I had an ultrasound in the doctor's office during my firs...
- At 4 wks. they didn't see anything on my Ultrasound. Then at 6 weeks, I went back in and they saw everything. However, if you have an ectopic PG, then they should be a...
Panic Attacks During Pregnancy
Asked by M.G. from Boston
on September 7, 2011
-
Dear Moms,
I get panic attacks during pregnancy. This is clearly the result of some hormonal problem because I had it from the second trimester onwards during my fi...
Answers
- I am a certified Homeopath and there are wonderful homeopathic remedies for panic attacks. Google homeopathy and panic attacks or call a good certified Homeopathy to ...
- My psychiatrist friend said panic attacks do not happen when you are asleep. It just can't happen. It could be sleep apnea, bad dreams, etc...if your doc says to take ...
- In addition to trying accupuncture & homeopathy, I would try hypnosis. John Koenig is great if you're in RI or MA. Good luck
Joggling an Infant and Preschooler
Asked by P.O. from Jacksonville
on May 7, 2009
-
Any ideas how you were able to joggle an active pre-schooler and take care of an infant at the same time without feeling guilty you are not spending quality time with ...
Answers
- Have you ever considered an extra set of helping hands. http://aupaircare.com/
- I am still trying to figure that out with a 4 year old, a 22 month old, and a 7 month old. My son (4 yr old) is about to start preschool and I am trying to figure out ...
- I'm in the same boat. Only my oldest child is 26 months and my youngest is 10 weeks. It is hard the first month, especially if your breast feeding. It gets a little b...
Sleeping in Bed
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 15, 2007
-
I made the mistake with my first daughter of never letting her cry it out to sleep in her crib. She only falls asleep with me or in the car. She is 2 1/2 now and I nee...
Answers
- My sister has fraternal twins who are 7 now & even tho she really didn't like having them in her bed, she never attmepted to get them in their own beds so now, they bo...
- Well, I don't think never doing CIO is ever a mistake. So don't ever think that!! It's great that you didn't do CIO! I never did either. Can you try sitting nex...
- S.: The best addvice I can give you is consistancy. I know it will be hard but try doing gradual steps. Tell her you'll be back to check on her in a couple of min...
Seeking Help Dealing with the Loss of My Child
Asked by S.F. from Canton
on December 13, 2008
-
I lost my daughter when she was 4 days old due to a disease in her intestines called necrotizing enterocolitis and I was just curious if anyone had any advice as to wh...
Answers
- I too lost a child and felt that the hospital did a wonderful job helping me and my husband deal with that loss. It did take awhile to get back to some sense of normal...
- Hi S. - I am sorry to hear of your loss. If you are in the Dayton, OH area - Children's Hospital has a good grief program. I went there when I lost 2 to miscarriages...
- I am so sorry for your loss!! My husband and I have a daughter, Kaylyn, born November 11, '06. I can't imagine what you are experiencing. We went through a hard time w...
Advice to Let Mom Know She Cannot Be Present During Labor & Delivery?
Asked by B.B. from Chicago
on June 25, 2008
-
Hello,
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!
My Mom hinted that she would like to be in the room when I deliver and I am not comfortable with the idea. She t...
Answers
- A new life is a special event for the parents. I believe that only your husband should be with you during the birth of your child. Mom can see the baby afterwards.
- I can TOTALLY relate to this! For my 1st 2 kids, my Mom worked at the hospital I delivered at, and even when I was there for testing (we had several problems with th...
- My mom and mother-in-law both hinted that they would love to present for the birth of their first grandchild. My husband and I made it clear at the beginning that we ...
