Since no one took over for Rob (slowly), I guess I will. Who's having a birthday this month? Who's having a birthday in February? -- Brigitte aa #2145 edd #3 February 15, 2004 http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/joshuaandkaterina/

Hi, I will be doing some voluntary work in a school in the 3rd trimester. Should I be worried about exposing myself to groups of young children (between 5 and 10yrs) as they could be more likely to give me illnesses such as colds, flu, etc etc? Is this a risk not worth taking? I caught mumps off...

My number was 156 (whatever that means). I think normal was 140 so I don't see WHY I have to take another test. For those who've had it, what does it entail? Will I be able to drink the stuff and then just come back 3 hours later? If I do have it (what is it?) what does that mean? ~Carol Ann

Anyone read this book by Dr.'s Doman? My DH was taught using this method as a child and was reading everything in the house by age 3. They couldn't stop him or nearly keep up with his appetite for books! He's the same way today and re-reads books if he runs out of new ones. He graduated high school...

Happy Belated 29th Birthday, ted! I hope the day was a good one! :-) -- Brigitte aa #2145 edd #3 February 15, 2004 http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/joshuaandkaterina/ "Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare."

Happy Belated 38th Birthday, Christine! I hope you had an enjoyable day! :-) (Very good year, BTW! ;-) ) -- Brigitte aa #2145 edd #3 February 15, 2004 http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/joshuaandkaterina/

Did anyone see this article? It's in today's paper, front page. The article implies that doulas are negatively interfering with the doctor/patient relationship and that patients are, on advice of their doulas, rejecting interventions. There were some anecdotes such as a woman whose water had...

I am kinda embarrassed to call up my midwives and ask them this :-P, and more to the point their regular office hrs are over til next week anyhow, so can I ask this here please? I am about 13.5 wks since lmp, and for the past week or ten days, almost every night I wake up in the wee hrs of the...

Nan wrote: I'm trying to steer dh away from wanting to buy a cutsey bassinet. I think it would be a grand waste of money for the short time the baby would be able to use it. Sooo, I'm looking at co-sleepers, Arms Reach, in particular. I've seen them mentioned in here, so I'm looking...

Here's a problem I've never ever read in this ng. It was very embarrassing last time. I'm not sure if there's anyone IRL I'm willing to spring this on, so I'll spring it on the entire world semi-anonymously and hopefully no one reading will know who I am IRL or care. ;-) The last time, I gave...

Hi all- I'm looking for some advice from some c-section veterans here - my wife and I recently found out that she will have to undergo a c-section for our second child on Tuesday, squashing any hopes of a VBAC. She didn't take the news very well, especially since her first c-section recovery did...

According to the article you posted, it was a reversal of another judge's ruling. Clisby wrote: This was a reversal of his first ruling.

my sister is around 34 weeks pregnant. She has previously lost two babies due to genetic problems. They are now monitoring her carefully by scanning her every 2 days or so. What are the normal levels regarding fluid? I dont talk to her due to a argument so I get things second hand from my...

I am under the weather a bit. Some sort of bug, not full force flu or anything.....but diarrhea started yesterday and continues today......feeling a tad queasy......tired. Nothing else though, no cramps etc, baby is moving fine (I'm nearing 31 weeks) and all that......I am trying to just drink...

Ok, we I found the exact crib I wanted after looking all evening in the blizzard...LOL.....and I finally found it! BUT, they did'nt have any on stock, and they offered us the floor model, I had some reservation at first because I looked at a high chair at K-mart and they said they DO NOT sell the...

My kids like to play with the finger painting and with the recent recalls I am now concerned that the stuff may have lead in it. How do I know? also, are there any home kits I can buy to test ? Thanks

I"m not sure if this is the right place I need to be but I could use some advice. Me and my husband are trying to have a baby. It will be my 3rd but his first. He really accepts my kids as his own but always wanted one with his own blood running through it. I understand and am willing to give him...

STORK WATCH: Newly single Mary-Louise Parker gave birth to a baby boy on January 7. The little tyke's name is William Atticus Parker according to a source. _________________________________ Can't believe she named him after the father, considering he left her at 8 and a half months pregnant for...

Well, I said that I was going to post how my blessingway went...so here I am:-) My best friend and her mother hosted the party, and only 2 other people (out of about 13 invited) attended. Which actually worked out the best because the women that were there were the ones that I care the most about...

I can't believe how big I am suddenly becoming! It's shocking. I'm only at 30ish weeks....uh-oh!! Today, I woke up choking on my vomit!! I couldn't believe it!! I was sleeping on my back. Then, when I woke up later in the morning, I was flat on my tummy! How odd! I have had horrible...