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Good Books on Pregnancy - Suggestions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am on the lookout for some good reading material on pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy, and I am not convinced that What To Expect... is the end-all...
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- K., I have read many and my favorite is Your Pregnancy Week by Week. It shows how your body changes every week, answers all your question, has an easy to read format...
- I liked the Baby Book by Dr Sears. I used that with What to Expected and thought it gave me a good balance of thoughts.
- http://www.amazon.com/What-Doctor-About-Childrens-Vaccinations/dp/0446677078 This is something you have to prepare your self for, I wish someone had offered this in...
Seeking Advice on Ovulation Kits
Asked by P.H. from Boston
on April 16, 2008
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My husband and I are trying to conceive and I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with the ovulation tracker tests. My cycle is a little different each month 30-3...
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- You're probably going to get a few people who suggest this also, but I would invest in the book, "Taking Chrage of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It is the reason ...
- Hi P., I used a digital one with the smiley face. I can't remember who makes it. It's the way to go. It's how I got pregnant! S.
- The ovulation kit never really worked for me, however, the temperature taking did. Got pregnant easily that way. Its cheaper and just requires a little bit of time a...
Weight Gain Question
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on May 1, 2008
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Hi there - I am 22 weeks pregnant and have only gained 6 pounds. I eat 1950-2050 calories a day from very nutritional sources - and have been eating MUCH healthier th...
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- You're doing just fine! What matters most is that the baby is healthy and your doc is saying that he/she is. The weight gain will come on its own. The baby is still ve...
- Sounds like you are doing great in the food department! I wish I had been that organized! Really, you are probably about right for how far along you are. I "popped"...
- If your doctor said that you are fine then I wouldn't stress over it personally but I always used my pregnancies as my opportunity to eat whatever whenever. I won't s...
Pregnancy/baby Reading Material
Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on February 26, 2008
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My best girlfriend is about 2 months along and I was hoping to get some suggestions on the books you ladies found most helpful and informative during pregnancy and the...
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- Dr. William Sears' books are the best! I highly reccomend them.
- I LOVED the Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy - and it's appropriate for you to give her! :) I would also highly recommend What to Expect - First Year (but NOT the preg...
- Hi L., Does she have internet access? If so, tell her to go to a site called http://babycenter.com. It is more than helpful with every subject related to having ...
Drinking Chai While Pregnant - Opinions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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What do you ladies think about drinking chai tea or chai lattes while pregnant? I've given up coffee (the toughest part about pregnancy for me thus far), and I am look...
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- Try Teeccino. It is an herbal coffee. They have a lot of different flavors and also make a chai. They have no caffine and are good for you. I think they taste bette...
- How about green tea chai? It has a little bit of caffeine, but not too much and is healthy too. It seems to be the perfect "moderate" caffeine beverage. Also, be car...
- This is a bit late to respond to your Question regarding drinking Chai Lattes while pregnant! With my first son Zachary, I would drink a tall size one about every othe...
Alli?
Asked by R.S. from Kansas City
on January 9, 2008
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Has anyone tried this to lose weight? I have about 10 pounds I would like to lose before I get pregnant again, and we are going to start trying for #2 at the first of...
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- I agree with the others not to take anything like that before getting pregnant. Just increase your daily activity and stick to healthy food. I have lost 23lbs in 3 mon...
- Hi R., I am glad you asked about this product and glad to see the responces. Not for me for sure now. I agree with others that this is a lifestyle change. My rul...
- I use sparkpeople.com and I have lost 35 pounds since joining. They teach you a healthy lifstyle and you can adjust it for when you do get pregnant. They a calorie t...
Weight Watchers Members
Asked by L.M. from Cedar Rapids
on April 28, 2008
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I go to Weight Watchers,this is the second time I have gone. The first time that i went I did really well. But i quit going due to my pregnancy with my son. This time ...
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- Good Morning, I do not belong to WW but have many friends who do and the key is the food journal. Keep it current and take the time to see where you are spending your ...
- L., Could you not be eating enough? I know that sounds silly, but my friend and I started weight watchers at the same time. She was eating less than her allowed po...
- Hi L.. I'm not sure why WW is not working as well the second time around for you. Are you being active and burning more calories than you are taking in? I know some...
Confused on Ovulation
Asked by S.M. from Stockton
on September 11, 2008
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My first child was a surprise and looking back now I dont remember the dates of everything to see when it was that I got pregnant in relation to having my period and m...
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- S., If you have a normal 28 day period it is 2 weeks from the start of your period. However, not all people have a 28 day cycle and your cycle can vary month to mon...
- Hi S. I agree with other posters who recommended your reading, take charge of your fertility.. not only will it help take out the mystery of ovulation, but it's a gre...
- Hi S.! When my husband and I decided to start trying I had no idea about ovulation, and it still confuses me! I found this website, www.babyhopes.com (click on Ovula...
Twin Stuff
Asked by H.K. from Rochester
on April 29, 2007
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We just found out that my sister in law is having twins!yay! My question is is there anything that moms of multiples have found that they really could have used that t...
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- I used thrift stores when I was pregnant, Salvation Army or Rescue Mission. Also the clearance racks in men's departments,and plus size women' departments and stores. ...
- I have twin 4 year old boys and I have to say the best thing I used was vibrating bouncy seats for each child. My husband worked night and bouncing them to sleep was t...
- The absolute best thing I that I could recommend is a "Baby Tracker". It's supposed to be a routine tracker between the parent and a babysitter/caregiver, but we used...
Help Its Been 17 Months and I Cant Get the Baby Weight Off!!!
Asked by C.C. from Johnson City
on March 26, 2007
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I had my daughter in October 2005 and have not lost any of the weight. I nursed her until she was 15 months, so I really couldn't diet much then. I have been watching ...
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- I love weight watchers. Its the only way I could loose any weight. You have to pay and weigh in ever week. That kept me focused and motivated. You can also stay fo...
- me too! Let me know what area you are in and maybe we can walk together or something. Make a plan together and kee[p each other involved, T.
- HI, My name is R..Not going to waste to much of your time.This is what works,weigh yourself and divide that in half what ever that equals drink that many oz. of ...
