I've always wanted to have my children close together. 2 years max age gap. DD1 is now 6 months old. I had a difficult pregnancy that had me in bed for 3 months with marginal placental previa, a Cesarian, and another non-pregnancy injury that put me off of my feet for a month. Needless to say, I...

Hi folks, Today I had: Dentist appointment (gums didn't bleed at all -- yay!) U/S (Baby is head DOWN, growth and fluid both fine, still a boy ;-) NST (Baby was quite rambunctious, all looks well) OB visit (BP 96/64, up 1/2 lb from last week, GBS swab and since I had my pants off anyway internal...

Well, I had a bleeding "incident" last night at 25 wks. Bright red blood, like my period. Called the hospital and they told me to come in. Hooked up to monitors, and everything looked fine. By then the bleeding had stopped (none today either). I didn't have a lot of blood really, just a few...

I am breastfeeding DD (now 14 weeks) and my ''periods'' returned at 5 = weeks post partum, then 9 weeks and again at 13 weeks.=20 The last period lasted 9 days (normal for me is 5-7 days) and now 5 days = later have returned, redder and heavier than any period since her birth. Advice please as to...

Is there a list somewhere of essential "starter gear" of what we'll need? I'm afraid I'm going to go hog-wild shopping. I have been shopping for used items since I'm finding I can buy nearly new stuff for way way less. So far I have: oak crib changing table high chair car seat

I'm not pregnant yet but am hoping to be soon. I have really gotten into lifting weights and running over teh past 6 months and I don't plan on stopping when I get pregnant. I know there are some guidelines that I should follow, like maximum heart rate, no bouncy movements, etc... Can anybody...

Today I felt it necessary to clean off the dark dust (from car exhaust, maybe?) that collects on the rails (painted white) of our front porch. Still pg, Emily

I am looking for a specific chart that I had once before, it had 3 sections, one was some babies can.... the other was advanced babies can.... and the final category was consult your doctor if your baby can't..... I should have bookmarked the site, but of course I didn't. My little Stinky is...

http://tinyurl.com/au8jf Finally ready for delivery: midwives through Medicare By Mark Metherell and Jacqueline Maley Sydney Morning Herald August 16, 2005 The Federal Government will for the first time consider extending Medicare to midwives - the bridesmaids of maternity care. The Minister for...

PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% and robbing babies of up to 50% of their blood volume. It is EASY to offer your babies these "extras." See below. WILL APHA HELP BABIES? (OBSTETRIC EMERGENCY)

I developed hyperthyroidism 2 and a half years ago and had been on PTU until May of this year with my TSH & free T4 back to normal. I've got pregnant in late June (now is 8 weeks already). I did blood test on July 21 and got: TSH=0.02, free T4=20.2. My thyroid doctor said I don't have to take PTU...

This is my first time posting anything, but I just don't know where eles to look. I am currently 5 weeks pregnant. Just found our a day ago with a home test. So based on my last period I would be 5 weeks. Here is my issue. I was in a horrible head on car accident many years ago and since than...

Hi guys, Our 9 month boy's temper seems to be getting out of hand. At first he used to just scream if he didn't get something he wanted, now he screams and if you're carrying him he scratches/pinches/slaps you with both hands. He does the same thing even when he's not "angry", sometimes he just...

OBSTETRIC CAM IN OZ (POTENTIAL RISK) See below. PREGNANT WOMEN: Medical CAM providers (obstetricians) are closing birth canals up to 30% and robbing babies of up to 50% of their blood volume. It is EASY for you to offer your babies these "extras."

I have a friend who's been struggling with infertility for about seven years -- she's had one child in that time, but she'd liked to've had a dozen. I see her once or twice a week when our kids (roughly the same age) play together. What's the best way to tell her that I'm pregnant? -- my fried egg...

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I adore bleu (or blue) cheese. Not eating it is one of the most difficult parts of pregnancy. Now, I'm wondering... what if I cooked the cheese? For example, a pizza topped with gorgonzola? Wouldn't that kill the bacteria? Or putting crumbled gorgonzola in noodles, which is hot enough to melt it......

Will this ever go away? My girly is almost 2, I have lost a lot of weight but it seems to get more noticable the more weight I lose. It's like a flap of skin that puckers in to my belly button. I think it's disgusting, DH assures me it isn't THAT bad... *sigh* I guess I'll have to try for #2...

Hi I remember writing to Ana to comfort her about fear of delivery. I recall her due date to be August. Any news? Mona