Well, I went to the doctor today, just a normal check up. Anyway I talked to him about my concerns dealing with preeclampsia and the symptoms I have been having, and I definitely don't have it. Yeah! I was just being paranoid!!!:-) Anyway, he said that I looked like I was in excellent condition...

Hi everyone, Short version: Our son Tom was born on Friday, Nov 7 at 8:29 pm, weighing 8 lbs 13oz (4.0 kg) (and with a gigantic head!) following 24 hours of labour and a C-section. He's doing great and breastfeeding's going really well so far. http://www.birthdiaries.com/diary/GVbirths.htm

Hi everyone, Short version: Our son Joseph (Joey) was born on Friday, Nov 7 at 8:29 pm, weighing 8 lbs 13oz (4.0 kg) (and with a gigantic head!) following 24 hours of labour and a C-section. He's doing great and breastfeeding's going really well so far. Longer version: Had a midwife appointment...

Well Ladies, after posting my question about the c-section and the spinal vs. epidural question (thanks for those who responded), it was all for nothing. I was scheduled to have my c-section on the 10th, and lo and behold, my water broke on the 7th at 9:45 pm. Because I had eaten at 8 pm, I was...

I just got done with my first doctors appointment though I saw the clinic's lead nurse practitioner 3 weeks ago and I'm just about 14 weeks along. The doctor performed a complete vaginal exam and I noticed a bit of pain along with it. I haven't had a vaginal in quite a while but I don't remember...

Say "Hello" to: Naomi born September 20, 2003 to proud mama Stephanie Margaret Ann born September 21, 2003 to proud mama Kim Madison Grace born September 21, 2003 to proud mama Kim Lann Carlyle born September 21, 2003 to proud mama Em Sam born September 21, 2003 to proud mama Laura Heydn born...

Just wanted to say thanks to all who posted with suggestions for a middle name. I am having trouble finding the original thread and I think I might have missed a few. I don't know why, but it has been really tough thinking of a girls' name--believe it or not Caroline took months to come up with. ...

Do you really actually need to purchase maternity sleepwear? Dumb question, but I am on a tight budget and am wondering if I can just wear regular pajamas sized up since I can get them on sale...how many sizes will I probably have to go up at my largest?

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Today was the first time in *ages* I've left my hospital happy. For the military folks here they'll appreciate my happiness. I don't have to deal with Tricare to make my appointments *and * I don't have to go to the OB Dept!! Step one is getting the pregnancy verified at the hospital lab. I...

My midwife told me I can start taking Evening Primrose Oil before she strips my membranes on Tuesday. She said I can take 8 a day, of the 500 mg ones. Ive heard from some that that is too much, and I have heard from some that that is too little. I was wondering what everyones thoughts are on that,...

Head down - engaged, is this the same thing ? Babe has been head down for a while BUT no one has said he's engaged. TIA ~*~ Ess ~*~ #1 DD 10/27/1987 39+5 weeks

Dear Missie, Hope you read this with a smile. In a post in Google Groups in this NG dated June 21, 2001, you wrote: "My midwife gave me a paper that showed how to do it...On Yourself!! I just kept staring at the paper when I got home and DH asked what I had. I showed it to him and told him I...

Hi (again) everyone! I used to post here as Lina, and had Alena on the 1st of July of this year! I'm posting here because I don't know where else to ask... Does anyone know what could cause ovarian pain and cramping in someone who hasn't got her period back yet, and is still exclusively...

Hi, Just a quick question... I currently have a start of a yeast infection and wondered if anyone knows if it is ok to use the meds for it? It's been 8 yrs since iv'e been p/g and I forget what I did back then... I don't get them that often, but since I'm diabetic and just started on insulin,I...

Subject: Good Indian boy names? Hi, We are running out of time to find a name for our impending baby boy and was wondering if we could get some help. My wife is Indian (from India) and I am not. We are looking for a Indian boy's name that would be easy for people like me but at the same time...

We're in the process of "interviewing" pediatricians for our soon to be born baby. Today for the second time this week another couple who was also waiting for an interview brought up the MMR immunitazion being given a la carte instead of at one appointment because of research that suggest it...

Hi all I went over to MKB after having my son, and am now back and pregnant which is a shock, as DS is only 5 months old! Yesterday I did a clear blue pregnancy test and got a positive result. It's one of those tests with the cross. The pregnancy line was lighter, and the leaflet says that's ok. ...

Happy Birthday guys! -- Jenn -WAHM -DS Feb'02 -DD Feb'97 -Jellybean due June 25/04

You could stay with your midwife and just see an endo. about your thyroid (give copies of labs to the midwife). The OB would do the same things the midwife would and the t4 being low doesn't make you "high risk," go with who you prefer/feel comfortable with. The midwife will tell you if you become...