*Why* is it that they keep asking me if anything has happened yet? We've told them, a hundred times at least, that we will not keep the birth of our child a secret, yet they still either phone and ask, e-mail and ask, or just outright ask in person. Sheesh!!!

Quinn went in for his 16 week checkup. He is now 16lbs 7oz, 25 inches long, and a chunky, healthy, developmentally on track little boy. He's sleeping well through the night, has picked up the quantity his feeds at 5-7oz EBM 5 times a day. He got more vaccs so he's being pretty sleepy today after...

Sophie, you were right about my last baby. Do you "see" anyone new in my future? Which flavour if so? Thanks heaps, yer a gem. Hope -- Riley 1993 c/s Tara 2002 HBAC

how in the hell does a pregnant woman shave her bikinni line??!!!! i cant even see my feet let alone down there so what do you ladies do for that whole thing? http://community.webtv.net/lindo_84/LindysPictures

It started about a week ago at 2:30am and hasn't stopped. I've had it mildly all along but now these middle of the night flare ups wake me up gagging and vomitting acid. I've tried tums, rolaids, milk, crackers, not eating before bed, propping up almost sitting and now resort to just staying up,...

We met with a new backup midwife today--she was great, DH likes her, DD likes her, I like her, our philosophies and styles seem very compatible and she was *so* respectful compared to every other midwife I've talked to. Very reassuring and such a relief. She's totally willing to give me whatever...

I had my 27 week appt. today and when my doctor saw how much weight I have gained he raised his eyebrows and said "you had quite a jump in weight this month!" He said this in a mild not mean tone of voice but it was enough to set me off and I started crying. In front of a medical student he brought...

I'm the idiot who wanted a boy but masturbated a few times before having sex (not knowing better)that I believe was the one that resulted in our pregnancy. I've heard that having sex gets rid of 'male' sperm or at least decreases the chance for a boy. Question is how much? My wife ovulated the day...

"QUACKBUSTER" BARRETT, MD BEATS TEDD KOREN, DC IN ARBITRATION (Dr. Koren is appealing; see below)... "QUACKBUSTER" BARRETT WANTS TO "OUTLAW" MANIPULATION OF CHILDREN... "Neck manipulation of children under age 12 should be...

Is it common for women to become more and more depressed with each passing day after their due date? This is definitely happening to me, but I blame it on the *situation*, rather than hormones. My situation has definitely stressed me out very much. I'm starting to feel pretty desperate. I'm...

I'm 14 weeks pregnant and I sleep on my back. In some of my reading, it says it's bad for the baby to do that. Should I be worried, or is this just a third trimester problem? Thanks Suzie

Have been having a hard time keeping up with the group for a couple of weeks...so much to do these last few weeks...I know you all know what I mean. SO, first...congrats to all who've had their babies...I know that each of them is as special as each of you are. :) And now I get to make my own...

On Friday, August 20th we got to the hospital around 11am and booked in for my induction. I wasn't due until 3 days after that, but with the concerns I was having it made it a fairly easy decision to induce, I had *quite* a short labour with my first born for a start. I was told being induced...

Okay, my DH's parents live in the UK, we live in the US. Our baby is due in September - they would like us (as the baby will be the first grandchild) to fly out to the UK for xmas so they can show off their new grandchild to the rest of the family. I spoke to our (soon to be) pediatrician about the...

I figured it out! Rachel *only* spits up when I eat ice cream. I never did a long time of eliminating all dairy-- but she almost completely stopped the spitting up when I stopped eating ice cream, and when I forgot and ate some yesterday her spitting up has started again, especially in the 24...

I hope the 23rd was a wonderful day for you. Thanks again for keeping such a good record for the rest of us :) Amanda -- DD 15th August 2002 1 tiny angel Nov 2003 DS 20th August 2004

Hi everyone, I have a 3 month old boy that has had symptoms of colic since he was born. About four days ago a friend of mine informed me about a very safe clinical research study taking place in the Los Angeles area having to do with colic. At first i was reluctant to participate but after i talked...

"Zaz" wrote in message ... OK. This is a little silly, I'm sure there's nothing to it, but I can't find this information anywhere, in all the books I have on my shelf - and that's A LOT. I don't want to call...

do they make maternity vitamins so damn big? I have a hard enough time swallowing vitamins when I'm not pregnant and when I'm pregnant my gag reflex is on overdrive. They make birth control pills tiny enough to drop down the bathroom sink and make these HUGE vitamins for pregnant women to choke...

I'm quickly running out of comfortable ways to be on bedrest and not be flat on my back/any ideas?