Well, the second was actually first-we ended up going into L&D last night because I was having abdominal pains-and since epigastric pain is often the first sign of HELLP, that's not something I can ignore. It turns out that this was pretty typical false labor-just that I didn't feel it as...

One more week...One more week...One more week...ok so realistically it could be sooner because of my age (thanks to all the doctors who've reminded me of this over and over) and it could be later because it's been 21yrs since I've given birth, but here's hoping age wins! I could easily be whiny...

Does anyone here know of a place to ask about pumping.. increasing supply and general suport? I unsubed from MKB because while I am going to continue to try to get Xavier latched on I KNOW I can pump. I wanted to see if there would be a group not as devoted to get Xavier latched on but to focas...

When I went to bed yesterday morning, I noticed I was feeling crampier than usual. Usually this goes away when I lie down, so I don't worry about it much. It didn't go away. So after a while I checked my cervix. Normally, not pg, it feels like "puckered lips"... tight, firm like the tip of a...

(With many thanks to Mary S., original author!) How's everyone feeling this month? Is the morning sickness gone, the tiredness starting to fade? Not too huge yet, but enough belly to run your hands over with that sweet, wistful smile on your face when you don't think anyone's noticing? :) How...

Where are you? What's going on??? Waiting, laurie mommy to Jessica, 3.5 years Christopher, 17 months

http://www.healthsentinel.com/news.php?event=news_print_list_item&id=372 ANDRÉ PICARD, "Nursing lowers rheumatoid arthritis risk", Globe and Mail, November 4, 2004, Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20041104/HBREAST04/TPHealth/ The longer a woman breastfeeds her...

Dear all Is it ok to continue jogging even though I am trying to concieve? DH thinks its saver to do brisk walking. could you share your views/experience? thank you in advance. jj

I was a bit sore last night in the chest area and so I decided to pump a bit to see what I could get.. I got a whole 1/2 an oz out of both combined.. hehe not bad for the little bit of work I did with the Medela pump parts I got to keep from the hospital. I am thinking I may ask the WIC office if...

I know things could be much worse, but I'm really tired and I thought this might be a good place to get some sympathy and maybe some good avice. DH has injured his hip badly. They (the various doctors) think it will heal in 6-12 months and expect him to be on crutches for no more than 4-6...

I only just realised from another post that your little one has arrived, your're original post and all it's follow ups have not appeared on this server and misc.kids.pregnancy has vanished from my other server, I'm catching up via google!

At what age to babies begin using them? ~Carol Ann

We've had another NT scan today and things went better today. My odds of having a downs baby changed from 1 in 207 to 1 in 1741. We are relieved everything is progressing well with our ''bump'' Due to my weight, they had to use a vaginal scanner, but the pictures = are so much clearer than the...

Wow it is getting close. I know this is a day late but my computer time is getting shorter since Eva wants/insists on typing. Then there is the fact that I have been having problems with my internet provider. Lets get to the dr's visit. All went well...we had to wait almost an hour to see the...

How do all of you feel about questions like "Are you done now, or what?" or "Are you having your tubes tied after this one?" or conversely, "When are you having more?". My MIL told me her sister had called and asked if I was having my tubes tied after this baby and while I can kind of laugh about...

My in-laws brought a very very small pillow for my new born baby, is that OK?

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/x/xavier102704 just a few... I know you all wanted to see something;) I will redo my reg webpage when my mom and grandmother leave. Tori -- Bonnie 3/20/02 Xavier 10/27/04

(With many thanks to Mary S., original author!) Into the second half of pregnancy! So it's all swiftly downhill from here, eh? :) How's everyone feeling? Is your body telling you to start slowing down, taking it a little easier? How is sleeping going -- lots of pillows stuck into every nook? ...

Hey, does anyone live in San Francisco Bay Area, specifically East Bay Area? Where can I find a playgroup that I can join now? Mona Mama of Sina born August 4th' 2004

I called the case manager today (after getting a letter which basically stated that all care after October 25 was denied and that I was financially screwed, since I was at a private hospital) and according to her, everything for the last hospital stay has been approved on the computer-it's...