on clearance. Ended up spending a little more than we planned but got a very good deal, and it is furnture that is real, solid wood and will last through any future babies *or* the 2 pieces aside from the crib will last and be practical even through the teen years. For less than the cost of what...

A 62-year-old French woman gave birth to Benoit and lisa twin girls at The Pacific birth Clinic in Los Angeles sunday jan. 11 2004. she got preg. from her girl friends 16 year old son. read the Full Story and pics. @ http://tinyurl.com/yu6le

Hello, I would like to find out more about Vitamin K in relation to the supplement given to babies when they are first born. Is there a FAQ which deals with this, or can someone please share their knowledge and experience with it. Thankyou Bobby

girl having a c-section no is like pulling a rabbit out of a hat no big deal.

Hi, I am 35 years old and mother to a beautiful 8 month old baby girl(my first). I had such a wonderful pregnancy with her. I had almost no morning sickness, and felt fantastic all the time except after 34 weeks when my pubic bone starts hurting. I had regular appointments with my doctor. The only...

I had my baby on nov. 26 and am nursing him.Yesterday I noticed blood. Kinda dark red, cramps and everything just like AF. My other bleeding from having the baby only stopped like 2 and a half weeks ago.I thought when you breastfed it took longer for AF to come back. But what else could it be? Any...

And how many are "too many" for you? So far 2 showers are being planned for me. One is where I used to work (and my DH still works there and so we know a lot of people individually and as a couple both)- so really, the shower is as much for him as for me. The work showers are nice- they involve...

I was recently reminded by some research I stumbled across that I'm at increased risk for premature labor and a low birth weight baby. My risks are something like 8 times normal for premature labor and 6-12 (depending on how the various factors react) times normal for low birth weight. However,...

(Crossposted to misc.kids.breastfeeding) Exactly one year ago today, Erin was created :-) She will be 3 months old tomorrow. Elly Mom to Erin - Oct 12th 2003

Well every birth and every delivery is going to be different. But for me, yes the second and third deliveries were much quicker and much easier. With my first, it was 19 hours from start to finish. With my second, it was three hours from start to finish with only about 15 minutes of pushing. With...

Are you becoming increasingly uncomfortable? I am. Geez. My back on the left side by my ribs aches allot. I still have trouble with my arms falling asleep and my nose becoming stuffy at nite. ARGH! ~Carol Ann EDD Mar 22 - Apr 4, 2004

The shower post makes me wonder if anyone has any input on having a baby shower before or after. My best friend is in charge, and after discussing it, I told her it was best to concentrate on it *after*. That way all my friends I don't get to see that often will be able to see the baby and me...

I have registered, but am wondering if there are any must-haves as far as infant toys or items go......in particular, I am curious about toys for babies under a year old. Other items I have not registered for (well actually..it's not about registering for all of these, it's about what *I* need to...

Hello! I was a lurker on this newsgroup when I was pregnant with my first child, and I recently found out I'm pregnant with my third! I learned the news on New Years Day, and while this baby was not planned, I still think of him/her as a blessing. I'm looking forward to the next 8 months or so. ...

I'm just over 19 weeks pregnant with my third and am getting braxton hicks contractions at least once a day. Has this happened with anyone else? I a bit concerned that it is too early. Best wishes, Sandy

I never thought I'd be writing to a pregnancy message board, but I'm doing it on behalf of my wife, who's having our first child in February. She's particularly squeamish about medical stuff, and one of her big concerns now is the episiotomy. My understanding is that it's common in a first birth...

Hi everybody, Yesterday I started feeling muscle pain in my lower abdomen. it's almost at the level of my pubic bone. It gets really bed when I change position and especially when I get up. Walking is a bit painful, too. Does anybody know what it could be? TIA Love

Say "Hello" to: John born November 16, 2003 to proud mama Ollie Zachary Michael Ryan born November 22, 2003 to proud mama Ess Michael Jude born November 24, 2003 to proud mama Lisa Twin Boy A born November 26, 2003 to proud mama Jen Twin Boy B born November 26, 2003 to proud mama Jen Daniel born...

I've always hated smoke. I've had asthma for a very long time, and have always hated the fact that my family was more than happy to smoke around me regardless of my illness. Yes, they were very caring and considerate. ;-) Anyway, they always knew that I hated it, yet didn't care. Well,...

What exactly is it about pregnancy and cats? I read that if you were living with cats already then you should be ok....immune to it, =91=91what is it=92=92 I have always lived with at least one cat. I have one now ( Lucy ).....and she has never been out side and i dont think she ever even caught a...