I am almost 17 weeks pregnant (in 2 days) & this pregnancy thing is just driving me nuts. I still haven't felt the baby. :((( I thought I did, but I couldn't be sure, since it's my first. I hardly sleep at night any more. I am exhausted & I just want my life back. Then I took the AFP test & the...

Hi does anyone know where I can buy "bonjela" teething gel in the USA or online? Mona

Hi Sina has fallen victim to the common cold (if only I knew how she got it). :( Anyway, does anyone have any remedies to ease her symptoms? I know that the common cold has to take its cycle, but I just want to make her feel more comfortable. She has a runny nose, sneezes, seems to be...

Any comments on the Slingeeze Baby Sling? I want to get a sling for Sina & need recommendations. Please put in mind that I do have a bad back & she refuses the carrier completely. Mona

Hey, does anyone live in San Francisco Bay Area, specifically East Bay Area? Where can I find a playgroup that I can join now? Mona Mama of Sina born August 4th' 2004

Hi there; is there anything I can buy to help me breastfeed a teething infant without being bitten? Sina is almost 3 months old & is already teething. She didn't start the biting yet, but I can see it coming. She is nursing with more vengence ;) HELP! Mona

Hi all; I have been away from the group for quite a while. Sina is 9 1/2 weeks old already :) To check out her more up to date pics, go to http://www.zieminski.com/photos/2004/Sina/film5/previews/ and http://www.zieminski.com/photos/2004/Sina/film6/previews/ Anyway, how on earth do you other...

Hi all; Sina Zieminska was born on Wednesday August 8th' 2004. It all started at 10 pm on tuesday & was over by 6 14pm the next day She weighs 4 Kg (8lb & 14 oz) & measures 49.5 cm (19 inches). Being horribly busy trying to feed my little daughter, I will write the birth story some other...

Hi all; Sina Zieminska was born on Wednesday August 8th' 2004. It all started at 10 pm on tuesday & was over by 6 14pm the next day :) She weighs 4 Kg (8lb & 14 oz) & measures 49.5 cm (19 inches). Being horribly busy trying to feed my little daughter, I will write the birth story some other...

Hi all; So, it seems that my little girl is a stubborn little one :) She is refusing to give any indication of being born any time soon. I am only 1/2 cm dilated (my due date is tomorrow, 07-31-04). The doctor has decided that we are going to induce labor on thursday 08-05-04 around 10 30 pm....

How embarrassing ... I thought my water broke, so I called my doctor's office to explain that some sort of liquid (about 1 -1 1/2 table spoons) came out. I wasn't asked for more details & was advised to go to the hospital (it was the administrative nurse, not the doctor's nurse). So, we took our...

Please, if you plan to play smart aleck or be critical of me, just overlook my post & move on to another. OK, I am terrified! I am not sure if it is a phobia or what, but just thinking about my giving birth is scaring me. I am writing today, cause I need help & support! Suggestions are highly...

Hi; Well, I am finally getting some of my stuff :) That's why you might find a lot of messages from me asking about stuff. :) So, I was told that I need to buy a portable crib/playpen. I want to go for pack'N Play by Grace, my friend thinks that BabyGo by Oshkosh is a better idea (that's what she...

Hi; Does anyone have a good diaper disposal system? The diaper genie seems like a money eater, cause one has to buy the refills. Diaper champ seems like a better idea, cause it seems like one can just use regular garbage bags for it. Safety 1st, if the same as the diaper champ, but cheaper. I...

Hi; So, I was reading on the matter of child birth classes & to tell yu the truth, I wasn't comfortable with any of the different types of schools of thought/teachings. I am a sissy! There I came out with it. :)) I will get an epidural shot (or whatever it is called). I will take as much...

Hi; I am thinking of buy this pump. Single Deluxe Battery/Electric Breast Pump By Medela Price: $79.99 Does anyone have thoughts on it?

All I am 30 weeks today - hooray ! But I have a really bad cold. This is day three of the cold, basically sore throat, chesty cough, blocked nose, feeling cold, headache ect. It is made worse as I get cramps when I cough and shortness of breath when I try and lay down. I have not been to see...

I am now 26 weeks and am still working fulltime. I work in an office, I am a software engineer so my day's are spent typing and at meetings. I am actually lucky enough (or not !) to work with my partner, so he looks after me most of the time. I am really struggling now. I have a 13 year old...

All Hello, I am currently 26 weeks pregnant. I have a 13 year old daughter who was born a few weeks early and only after a 2 hour delivery. I was 16 at the time of her birth. I know that we don't know the actual answer to these things but given that this is my second pregnancy and is 14 years...

I'm so annoyed with people saying that a woman can't lose weight and that they shouldn't reduce how they eat if they are pregnant. I am NOT looking for advice on not losing weight. Rather I am looking for honest answers from women that may have lost weight during pregnancy. I am 220...