i was just putting together my email list for announcing the news on monday, and i typed in announcing as the subject. Luckily i didnt put in any details, cos i sent it. duh. now all these people are emailing back saying WHAT WHAT.. aaggghhh

well 30 weeks was actually yesterday, but I just measured and felt where the baby was, I'm no expert so I could easily be wrong, but the only "hard" part I could find was top centre of the bump and it was very hard and then vanished quite quickly, what I remember from last time was the hard...

I was on the pill and began bleeding post coitally around the 14-16th day of the month ( which points to ovulatory bleeding)and also 2-3 days before my period was due. After 6 months of this i came off the pill and have been monitering the bleeding but it remains the same. I have been checked for...

Well I'll be 29 weeks as of tuesday. I am wondering do stool softners really work, I have taken 2 yesterday, 2 day and no change should I take 2 more tomorrow or should I call my OB. I'm soo stuffed up that it is starting to hurt in my upper stomach and is getting very hard for me to walk. ...

OMG - I just looked at Morgan's photos - what a Princess! All those teeth ! ( and please tell me how you keep all those adorable hats/caps on her head ?! ;) She looks smart and funny and very, very happy. You must be so proud ! melbgal1 Thank you sooooooo much!! I think she is a...

"Aetna...putting information to work to help you make informed decisions." http://www.aetna.com/index.htm AETNA'S MOMS-TO-BABIES PROGRAM: WILL AETNA STOP PAYING FOR GRUESOME OB SPINAL MANIPULATION? See the very end of this post... PREGNANT WOMEN: By using semisitting and dorsal delivery, OBs...

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Thank you so much Brooke! You have really helped me to open my eyes to new possibilities. I am very thankful for your advice and people like you that are willing to reach out to strangers for assistance!

Katy's been sleeping in bed with me since she was three weeks old (she's now six months old)... the crib had become mainly a changing table, but Katy is showing signs of crawling soon, and she's rolling around a lot on my bed. I'm really nervous about her falling. I've been dreading moving her to...

After congratulating myself on getting to the magic 28 weeks without problems, I had a rough day today. Started last night about 3am when I was having some minor cramping and contractions, not enough to really worry me, but enough to keep me awake. By the time I went back to sleep I'd...

I handled the first 9 weeks of motherhood well. I coped without major incident. I adjusted to sleep deprivation. Then came the first time that I didn't feel well. The first day that I had to spend alone with baby was ok. I cried a little but managed. The second day was a bit harder. On the...

Hilary, Do you mind answering a question in your professional capacity? :-) We have a new dog (a giveaway) whom we acquired as a companion for our existing dog. She's a 1-2 year old female; he's around the same age; both are neutered. She's a Walker Hound; he's a mixed breed, part German...

Most misc.kids.pregnancy subscribers who read me have already seen this.... For those who haven't... Here is the shortest joke I know... Two duck hunters and their dogs aren't having much luck.

Lindsey- It was very irresponsible of you to not take more precautions considering your situation and the point in your life at which you are at. It is important that you look out for yourself in this world because no one else is going to. Due to the fact that you thought you were grown up enough...

Okay, here's my situation: Over the past few weeks, I've been noticing that fetal movement often hurts. Not like being bonked in the ribs or the cervix, but any real push or kick hurts. It's like my abdominal wall is really tender or something. I'm 32 weeks today, according to LMP. Sunday I...

I had my 33 week check up with the midwife and on my notes under the section which says in relation to brim she wrote free does free mean? Kat and bump edd 22nd May

Is the name JINNY a boy's name or a girl's name? (Sorry if this is not the right group for this question.) -B11

I need help! To fill you in on my situation, I am a 19 year old freashman in college. I got pregnate by my boyfriend and now he wants nothing to do with me. I am scared and dont know what to do. I know my parents will not support my decision in wanting to keep the child but I know that I cannot do...

Lindsey- I was in your position when I was your age. You would probably be suprised to find out that you are not as alone as you seem. There are many things you can do to help yourself out. Remember, the father of the child, whether in your life or not, is required to pay child support to help you...

Daye, You have defended me publicly. You were doing so again. I betrayed you. I am sorry.