miscarriage – could i already be pregnant?

I had a miscarriage on 10/16 – passes something on 10/29 finally stopped bleeding afterwards.

My doctor advised us that we could start trying after I stop bleeding and pass everything. (i did this natural) My husband and I have had unprotected sex about 10 times since then.

I have not start my first cycle yet, but… I’m really confused, for the past couple of days I have been feeling queezy! I haven’t thrown up – but, i’m just feeling queezy… Is this my high hopes or could i already be? Since my miscarriage i have been going to the doctor to test my HCG levels and they were going down great, finally got back to normal and i took a pregnancy test just to make sure and it was negative.. I’ve taken one every wednesday just to see!

I have a 6 year old soon, my ex-husband and i got pregnant around thanksgiving time and miscarried in december, then we found out we were pregnant again in january.
I have also had some heartburn and my girls seem to have enlarged more…

attempting a VBAC- but time is almost up!?

i’m hoping for a VBAC with this pregnancy. I’ll be 41 weeks on tuesday. I’ve been patient waiting- but now am feeling “under the wire” because if I haven’t gone into labor by Tuesday (feb 13) at my OB appointment- she will schedule a c-section for me at 42 weeks. I want a natural birth so bad! Anyways- i’ve gone weeks without being dilated or having anything more than ‘menstral like cramps’… today at my appointment i was 80% effaced, -2 station and dilated to a 1. My OB said if i was dilated just a pinch more she would have been able to get her finger up far enough to strip my membranes… so hopefully she can on tuesday.. Does anyone have any suggestions of anything I can do to help my body dilate or anything? I’ve been taking red raspberry leaf- going to the chiropractor- dh has the old “afraid of hurting the baby’ thing going- so any sex has pretty much been completely out of the question– anyone offer up any suggestions? or just some encouragement for me??? thanks!
Today i’ve actually had a few “regular” contractions.. so at least something is going on!!! I was never dilating at my appointments- but was effacing about 10% more from week to week.
*** i am prepared mentally to end up with another c-section… but I would much rather at least try the vbac and end up with a c-section- than just go in for a c-section having always wished i had tried for a natural birth! ty for the advice

Any Emetophobics out there?? Would apprecate some advise…?

Hi,
I suffer with emetophobia. I am 27 years old and recently got married. I have always wanted children, I love kids and my husband and I want to start trying for a family soon. ONLY problem is the MORNING SICKNESS!!! I am actually very worried about this and its pretty much all that I think about lately!!! Any ladies out there with emetophobia with natural kids?? And how did the pregnancy‘s go???

I would really like to talk about this in detail to someone who is like me and would so appreciate the help and advise…

loose skin on tummy help!?

I had a son 6 months ago im 19 years old i have noticed that my tummy is all loose and flabby after having a baby i have lost 9kg i still have another 8kg to go to get back to pre pregnancy weight i had my baby natural birth he was 11 pounds one ounce i did not have a c section but im guessing by the size of him he did sretch my skin i was in lobour for pretty long 10.30 am till 2.30 am in the morning dunno if that has anything to do with it . i also wanted to ask is it easyer losing weight with the fat or after ive lost all my weight

thanks

c sections and breech position?

hi all im almost 29weeks with my 1st. i have a high risk pregnancy and a tilted uterus, i have been getting some extra scans. i found out today he is breech position, i have another scan booked in a few weeks to see if he will turn and another at 36 weeks if he doesn’t. after 36wks would you be booked in for a c section?? if you’re booked in for a section could they scan you in early labour to see if baby will get into position to allow for a natural birth? thanks in advance
can you feel the baby turning?

I just found out that I am pregnant, any advice..?

I have a few questions =)

#1:
How often do you go to the doctor?

#2:
When can they take the first picture of the baby?

#3:
What are key things to ask when looking for a OB/GYN for your birth?

#4:
Is a natural birth better for the baby than a C-section and why?

#5:
Can you reccommend any books on a baby’s first year or what to expect during pregnancy?

#6:
What were your symptoms throughout your pregnancies?

If you can answer one or all of them, I really appreciate it!

PS – 5 weeks with my first =)

VBAC??? Questions???

I am looking for literature on VBAC & easy to understand statistics & such?? I am also looking for good books on the subject & on natural birth, know any? Thirdly can anyone reccomend exercise & nutrion tips/hints & tricks for preparing your body for pregnancy & child birth?

I had a c-section 3.5 years ago. I was induced (1 week late) w/ pitocin. I labored for about 18 hours, I pushed for 2 hours & he wouldn’t come! Result: Emergency C-section. Any one know if that makes me a bad candidate for VBAC. We are making an appointment to speak witha new Dr. about our options.(My previous doc will not do VBAC!)

***So please don’t tell me to talk to a doc, just personal experience & opinions ONLY, PLEASE!

I am not even pregnant yet…Just doing my homework!

Trying Labor without any drugs advice???

I am on my first pregnancy and i want to go natural and need advice i have heard many horror stories as well as witnessed a few with people who had epidurals i just really want to know from people who have gave birth not people who read books about giving birth what there advice is i would greatly appriciate that

Is this my first postpartum period or something else? Need the advice of other mothers?

With my first child I had what I would consider a normal period when he was 6 months old as my first postpartum period. Monday, for a stretch of a few hours, I had light red/pinkish very stretchy discharge around my cervix. In case anyone is wondering why I was checking, I just started charting for natural family planning. Trying to avoid a pregnancy, but stay withing the guidelines of my religion. The discharge didn’t spot my underwear and only came out a little after I checked. It was similar to egg white cervical mucus, but light red/pink. I thought I would be starting a period, but it went away after a few hours. (no more than 8) I have been cramping for the past 3 weeks so that’s not really a good indicator of anything. Tuesday I have changed to a slightly stretchy white creamy mucus.

So my question is was this my first postpartum period or just my body gearing up for a period?

And no I did not experience anything like this with my first so I honestly have no idea what to make of it. Any help is appreciated.
Forgot to add that my baby is exclusively breastfed, eats every 1 1/2 hours during the day, is 19 weeks old, and sleeps 10 hours at night.
Pregnant Slut- You obviously don’t know much about breastfeeding. 6 months isn’t a long time. Some women don’t get a period until they completely wean their child. 6 months is considered the normal return of the menstrual cycle while breastfeeding.
No I’m not learning from a teacher. I’m charting BBT, mucus, and cycle. I’m positive I didn’t cut myself. I bite my nails so I never have long nails. Usually mine are too short if anything,

Is it about that TIME?

O.k. here’s the deal, I am now 35 weeks and 3 days pregnant. Dilated 1 centimeter the last time my dr. checked; In this pregnancy I have had preterm labor 4 times since January. I am currently lounging and have been ever since my first preterm labor “scare.” Now here is the thing ever since the complications with my second child I have been High risk. Lately I have been nesting alot and i have also had alot of fatigue and been very tired not to mention an increase in vaginal discharge and contractions. Last night I woke up only to feel my panties were damp (I wondered if it was sweat or if my water had broken or something but im not sure because i had the a/c on 65 degrees last night) Then when I got out of the bed I felt immediate cramping with pain in my lower back, with contractions, and this has not stopped yet.. I am not really sure what is going on and my next dr. appointment is not until the 29 next week.. anybody have any ideas or help??? I currently have 2 children both of which are girls. My oldest is 2yrs and 5 months and my youngest is 1yr and 4 months. With my second pregnancy I experienced preterm labor three times before actually going into labor (which lasted 5 hours) I had gone into labor so fast that the hospital couldn’t give me epidural.. My youngest child was born natural and weighed in at 7lbs 14oz….

How do I tell my 4 year old that I’m pregnant?

I am 24 weeks pregnant, and although I’m showing (not a lot, but enough for others to notice), I still haven’t told my son. I know that part of him will be excited, but I just worry about him too.
His dad and I separated shortly after he was born, and are now divorced and his dad has nothing to do with him.
The guy I was dating (who is the father of the child that I’m pregnant with now) was absolutely wonderful to my son. But he broke up with me when I was 2 months pregnant, and hasn’t really been a part of the pregnancy.
My son has adjusted to a lot here recently, with 1.) my boyfriend no longer being in our lives (which he says he wants to be a part of this baby’s life when it is born, but is doing nothing during the pregnancy, we don’t talk or have contact, so if he comes back around I know it will spark questions with my 4 year old). It’s hard enough trying to explain a what breaking up is to a 4 year. 2.) His aunt just moved away for school/work (she was/is a VERY big part of his life, and he is adjusting to her not being here; 3.) He’s starting preschool in a couple weeks. Just a lot of life changes in a short period of time for a little boy.
I also plan to take my son to a big brother/big sister class…but not until November since I’m not due until the end of Dec/beginning of Jan. I know how 15 minutes can be an eternity to a child, let alone 3 months.
I want him to feel included and a part of all this. I want him to be proud and happy that he is going to be a big brother.

I would appreciate any suggestions you have in ways that I could tell him the news.

My mom had to me to just wait until he asks about my growing belly, since it would be his natural curiosity sparking the question. That way I would know he wants to talk about it rather than just initiating the conversation.
I just wanted to have a back up plan unless he doesn’t ask. I didn’t want to wait too long to tell him, after all I’m already 6 months.

Thanks in advance!

i have a 6 day old baby girl…?

and after my waters being broken for 2 days to be left to see if i went into labour on my own i was induced.. well they tried.. i was given a pesseri to try and get things started but after 5 hours i noticed a little pale green staning of the waters on my st.. so i was taken onto delivery and where they put me on the hormone drip syntocin, i was on this for about 8 hours, i was contracting 4 -5 in 10 mins but no change and wasnt dilating so my baby came by c-sec..
i have had 3 natural births so i am aware of what that is like but this was my first c-sec. i am b/f my baby as i feel it is the best start but also because i do feel a little cheated and i feel that if i didnt that i would poss suffer from PND.. having a c-sec was not something i enterd into lightly as the baby was absolutely fine and showing no signs of distress. my partner has been fantastic with doing things for me because obviously i am out of action for up to 6 weeks so i struggle to do simple things like stand for too long to cook dinner or take the washing out the machine and hang it out.. just silly simple things even making a cuppa with the kettle.. so he has been helping out loads which i am soo greatful for. i also sufferd badly with SPD in my pregnancy and over the festive season he also helped out alot as he is still doing now.. i am starting to feel now that may be he is resenting helping out with the older kids and everything else..i am slowly doing things like pulling the washing from the machine, he will take the basket to the table where i am able to stand and hang it out on the airer, and i am doing little things but taking it really easy..

i worry about him though he isnt very good at showing his emotions and i worry that maybe he may be hindering feelings for having to do everything..

my baby is 6 days old but i can only do so much as i am still also suffering with a little spd so i am still a little slow… what can i do to make it easier for him so he doesnt have to do so much?

facebook login???????

ok so everytime i try logging into facebook it says “account temporarily unavalible” and like stuff about site maintenance…. it says try back in a few hours. but this has been happening since friday night i couldnt login at all yesterday and now this morning it says the same thing

is there anything i can do to fix this?
is it normal?

Facebook login?

Ever since I got a a face book I can’t get on, only on my computer, I’ve tried changing my password, and it will login for a split second, and then it’ll say it’s incorrect. It works on other people’s computers. Is there any software I need? My computer is an HP. Also, my browser says something about the connection being encrypted.

How do you delete Facebook login history on a Mac?

Whenever i go onto facebook and type in the first letter of my username, the whole username comes up, which is normally fine, but recently i accidently typed my password into the username box, so that now pops up whenever i type the first letter :s….how can i delete the login history on facebook?

My facebook login tells me that it is under site maintenance wont let me login for over 12 hours now?

When I try to login to facebook it keeps telling me that my profile is under site maintenance. This has been going on for over 12 hours now. What is going on with face book? Is my profile being hacked or what?

Induction because of blood pressure?

I had a prenatal appt. on Tuesday (btw, I’m 35 weeks) everything was the same as usual, except when the nurse took my blood pressure she said it was too high 156/75 so she had me lay on my left side and took it again it was 152/70. Then she said it was still too high so she had me lay there for a little and took it again and it was 140/60.

The doctor came in, did the usual things but then said she wanted me on bed rest for the rest of my pregnancy and that she would want to induce me in 2-3 weeks and next week she wants me to do fetal monitoring for a half hour.

I didn’t ask any questions because I was in shock. I know that’s stupid, but now I have a bunch of questions!

1. Is my blood pressure really high? I mean it doesn’t seem too high.
2. What will they do for fetal monitoring?
3. If I’m on bed rest will my blood pressure go down and she won’t want to induce?
4. And is there any chance that if my blood pressure doesn’t go down she won’t induce and let me go into labor on my own? I ask because I wanted to do all natural.

And please, no rude comments. I know I was stupid for not asking, but I’m writing a list of things I’m going to ask about at my next appt on Tuesday.

Labor Induction complications?

I am 38 weeks pregnant with my 7th pregnancy no problems other than the norm DR says if i do not deliver by due date 06/29/2009 she will induce i totally disagree because i have never had meds of any kind or had to induce labor for none either i went through natural child birth with all because i worry the side effects will hurt the baby i feel that inducing labor will push for what is not meant to happen yet i think baby’s come when they are ready i talked to her a little bit about it but she said well it is mostly so you do not deliver at home but i let it go i justwant to hear what could be the complications if i 100 % have to go with this

Anyone see a doctor during their pregnancy that they hated?

I am currently going through the same practice of midwives I went though to have my first and while the experience with my first was amazing and very natural I am very disappointed as to how it is going this time around. With my first the midwife let me go to 42 almost 43 weeks and that is very dangerous and so this time around one of the main midwives I have been seeing stated that she was not going to let that happen to me this time around especially cause the baby is already very big. So to be on the safe side she scheduled me to be induced on the 18th especially because I am group b positive and she wants to make sure I get the medication in time. Well I am ok with that the other midwife in the practice doesn’t. The same one who let me go almost 43 weeks found out that I was being induced and practically flipped out on me saying how my body would not be able to last with it and how I would not be able to handle the contractions and how I should just wait again for the baby to come. The thing is she did that to a friend of mine who just recently had a baby and was also told it was big and my friend ended up delivering a 10lb 8 oz baby because this midwife did not want to induce and I do not want to go through that. Lucky for me the doctor who originally scheduled me for the induction is the one who is on call that day of the induction but I still have to see this other doctor on tuesday and I just feel horrible every time she talks to me. Is this normal? I had a natural child birth with no pain meds with my first and I did great and now I am being told I will not be able to do it without pain meds and its feeding doubt into me

Should I try for natural birth or have c-section?

Hello I have a little Boy who is three and I gave birth to him naturally BUT he was a big boy at 9 and a half pounds. I am 56″ and about 8 stone so it was hard to carry him and towards the end of the pregnancy I was in agony, I didn’t know it at the time but I had pubis symphasis dysfunction. The labour was awful I had an episotomy and his head almost didn’t come out, I had a ventouse suction cap. With all that said, I healed in two weeks, snapped back and breastfed quite happily. Now I am 31 weeks and on crutches, I did loose a baby last year at 27 weeks and had to give birth, again I had the PSD but earlier as with this pregnancy. I now am on crutches and cannot walk or sleep properly, it is agony everyday and they tell me the babies head is measuring big for my dates and for my pelvis so I have to have another scan at 36 weeks, they say this baby (a Boy) is looking to be big but I do not know what to do for the best? My PSD is severe and the pain is never ending, should I opt for a c-section, ask for early induction or just put up and shut up (ouch) and is it possible to breastfeed after c-section? Sorry if I am rambling on I fainted today and the stress of the situation is making me ill. Also I would like to add apart from the problems mentioned I am very fit and healthy with lots of fresh fruit and fibre, water and vitamins, the big babies are just hereditory (I was 10 pounds!) Any advice from Mums would be great and thanks so much 🙂
Thanks for all the advice, I don’t think I can carry to term I am in agony and I am vertually housebound. I have a very bad day today, I think I will opt for an early induction and try to give birth but it may out of my hands if baby is big. Thanks once again for the very good and open advice 🙂

I can’t stop biting my nails! This is an awful habit, I’ve kicked it before, but now it’s back. Any ideas?

As a child I was a nail biter. As a teen, I grew long, beautiful nails. At some point I started biting again and resorted to artificial nails. Even after the fake nails, I’ve been able to remove them and grow natural nails. Of course I was taking prenatal vitamins at the time during pregnancy with my son(s). Now I refuse to go back to artificial nails and I am too embarrassed to go get manicures because my nails are so awful. I chew them down to the point that they are sometimes painful. When I can no longer bite the nail edge, I start to peel layers and bite my cuticles. My nails are in the worst shape of my life. I’m 31 years old and cannot stop this nasty habit.

Remedy for brittle hair?

My hair has become very dry and brittle, even though it used to be fine before my pregnancy (my baby is seven months old). It lacks docility and always retains the form of the do I had. For example it stays awfully wavy after I let it loose from a ponytail. And if I let it down it gets all frizzy and gross. Any solution that may help me (best if it is a natural remedy)? Thanks!

pregnant-first child?

well i’m 19 turning 20 tomorrow!!! dew in 4 days i feel good but fat lol 😀
mostly good i have good experience i have my brothers kids 1 year old 7 and 10 had then since i was 17 he went off to war and the mom died so i have them till dec

but away from that
i go to birthing classes but its by a teacher that had no damn kids :S
i just
want to know how is it
i know it hurts i’m so nervous
down there feels like my bun is going to drop out

how did ur first pregnancy and birth go?

natural
or
cesarean

Maybe I am paranoid?

I had my daughter at 20! Easy pregnancy, gained only 28lbs, lost it in two months, barely any stretch marks, great recovery, no difficulties during pregnancy, even had her 100% natural. I am going to be 28 and me and my husband want a baby boy and well gosh, I am freaked to be pregnant again because I am so much older now & fear so much. Do you know if it is a much higher risk at 28 then 20?

I have some questions from a quiz im really struggling with.. Child development.?

Ok, so i have a 65 question quiz and there is some problems that i cannot find anywhere ( i can’t afford to buy the book so next time i know to go to school and rent it) but for now i have to do it online, so if you could answer them or steer me in the right direction that would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Males are more likely than females to be negatively affected by X-linked disorders because

a. the Y chromosome lacks many corresponding alleles to override those carried on the X chromosome.

b. the Y chromosome is much longer than the X chromosome.

c. their sex chromosomes match.

d. males are more likely than females to inherit recessive alleles.

16. A major weakness of the information-processing perspective is that

a. nonlinear aspects of cognition, such as creativity and imagination, are overemphasized.

b. it has had difficulty developing a comprehensive theory of cognitive development.

c. investigators have failed to study cognition under rigorous experimental conditions.

d. it is not relevant to the processing of social information.

33.
The case of PKU demonstrates that

a. serious inherited disorders are more often due to dominant than to recessive genes.

b. most inherited disabilities and disorders are untreatable.

c. even if we know the genetic makeup of the parents, it is difficult to predict the likelihood that children in a family will display a disorder.

d. changes in the environment can alter the extent to which an inherited disorder influences a person’s well-being.

34.
Males are more likely than females to be negatively affected by X-linked disorders because

a. the Y chromosome lacks many corresponding alleles to override those carried on the X chromosome.

b. the Y chromosome is much longer than the X chromosome.

c. their sex chromosomes match.

d. males are more likely than females to inherit recessive alleles.

35.
Studies of sex differences show that

a. rates of learning disabilities and mental retardation are higher among males than females.

b. rates of miscarriage, infant death, and birth defects are higher among females than males.

c. worldwide, approximately equal numbers of males and females are conceived.

d. worldwide, about 115 girls are born for every 100 boys.

61.
How did childbirth customs change after the industrial revolution?

a. More children were born at home than in hospitals.

b. The focus of childbirth expanded to include family and friends.

c. Doctors assumed primary responsibility, so women’s knowledge of birthing procedures and family participation declined.

d. The return to natural childbirth increased and fewer women required medication during delivery.

38.
Research on sex chromosome disorders show that

a. males with XYY syndrome are more aggressive and antisocial than are XY males.

b. most children with these disorders suffer from mental retardation.

c. females with a missing X chromosome often have trouble with spatial relationships.

d. verbal difficulties are common among females who are missing an X chromosome.

39.
According to ecological systems theory, the behaviors of each family member affect those of others. This represents the concept of __________ influences.

a. predetermined

b. universal

c. learned

d. bidirectional

51.
About __________ percent of zygotes do not survive the first two weeks of pregnancy.

a. 30

b. 15

c. 5

d. 1

Why do women think their sexual pasts are comparable to those of men?

This is a text book “apples vs. oranges comparison”

There are very often far greater risks for women to engage in sex, be it physical (pregnancy, higher chance of STD’s), emotional (tend toward placing more value on it) or social (bad reputation vs. men who are thought more highly of, often by women)

Also, it is much more of an “accomplishment” for a man to get casual sex from a woman than vice versa based on womens natural sexual advantages.

Lastly it’s universally understood that men tend to be more interested in “spreading their seed” while women are more given “to nest”. So these women are generally going against biology while men are going with it.

There are other examples of how this is different, although these are more than sufficent. Still, how can anyone, especially women, honestly believe comparing sexual pasts between men and women is the same thing? It would be like comparing bench press strength or some such……
Grappler – that is poor math skills right there buddy…..
You Can’t Handle – please explain…I don’t understand what you are saying.
Professor – basically you just admited that you are letting some sort of personal bias against me, blind you to the logical points i have made? Since you don’t agree with me on an opinion, you can’t accept facts? That’s quite sad for you….also arrogant to think your opinion is somehow superior to mine. Considering I have been raped, one could argue MY perspective on the subject is more informed….
Arlo – many women have died giving birth…I have never known of a man who died from it.
Professor – I noticed your addition – please point out where in anyway I suggested women had no right with regard to who they sleep with? THAT my dear is a textbook logical fallacy on your part
Helena – your arguement was simply point by point not accepting facts. There are more STD’s that women are more prone to contract than men. This is fact. Also, perhaps you did not understand what I meant when I used quotes around the word accomplishment. I don’t you could seriously say it’s anywhere near as easy for average men to get sex as it is average women. If you truly believe that, I would suggest you get out of the house a little more and into the real world. Also, just totatlly dismissing thousands of years of biological history is incredibly silly on your part, and really hurts your case further.
Helena – your argument started terrible and went downhill from there….by the way this is NOT a circular argument:

“its harder for men to get sex because many women choose to abstain so that’s an accomplishment”. That is like saying the offense is tring to score a goal and the defense is trying to stop them. if they score it IS an accomplishment, you silly goose!

Can some one please help with my question…..last one didn’t get listed?

Hi ladies!

how is everyone feeling?….I am 31 weeks now and am awaiting a scan tomorrow (tuesday) to check out all of the happenings. I have antenatal appt thursday to book my c section based on the finding of the scan.
my boy seems healthy and hopefully the placenta has moved up and away from my previous c section scars!..i have had some bleeding over the last week so im a bit stressed about it!

so my question is…
Is anyone waiting to find out when your c section is to be done? and are you having any problems with bleeding at all?…also if you are/were what was/is the outcome?

FYI..My c sections have been done for medical reasons and if i were able to decide for my self i WOULD most definitely be having a natural birth!..lol

Any info in regards to any thing i have said today would be lovely…Thanks Ladies & good luck with the pregnancy and TTC.
xxx

Breech baby and a C Section?

I am 36 weeks and 1 day. The baby is frank breech. I read in one of the baby books that I have that the chances of the baby moving now is low to none. The doctor said that if she does not flip by week 38 or 39 they will schedule a C Section. Right now with the baby the way she is I can barely to anything. It hurts to breathe and its a constant pain where her head is sticking out. Do you think if I ask at my next appt, I will be 27 weeks, if they can just go ahead and schedule one if she is still breech they will do one? It is my first pregnancy and wanter a natural delivery but I can not go through this pain much longer.

Question about boobs….i know…weird…tmi?

ok..there a very good chance i could be pregnant right now but it is too early to test. So, I was wondering….I have very big blue/green/purple looking veins on my boobs, my nipples/areolas are brown and i can see the veins clearly though them. My boobs are also very achy when i touch them. I am 7-10DPO. Im not sure if theyve gotten bigger bc i am already a d cup, maybe a little heavier.

Would there be any reason this would happen if I wasn’t pregnant?

(back story…Had a natural miscarriage at 5 weeks on oct 5 no D&C HCG was less than 2 days later, felt like I ovulated around the 24, it was my second pregnancy, i also have a 2.5 yr old)
lol not sging im sure, im only 22

Are Social Networking Sites Making The New Generation of Teens Retarded?

It seems that with a rise in technology, a rise in annoyance comes with teenagers. Facebook, Myspace, whatever are truly ruining kids now-a-days. It is completely natural to be confused and curious when you are a teen, but now they have other teenagers posting garbage all over the net that adds to their confuse. I look at some of these answers on her about stuff like teen pregnancy, and the answers are from a 17 year old to a 14 year old, trying to “school” them on life since they are “much older” 🙂 I think social networking sites are destroying teenagers. When I was a kid, I had to ask adults for answers, or look at books, not listen to clueless teens on the internet. Everything seems so shallow in these current times, and our kids are growing up just as shallow. Shallowness leads to annoyance. I can’t even fathom the idea of bringing a kid into this world because they all seem so stupid and numb. Sometimes, finding things out through experience is a good thing, but now they can just watch videos and live vicariously through other teens they see on the net…its f’in crazy. Anyone agree with this point? Anyone disagree? Please, adults only.

Wwhat could medically be wrong with my 3 month old premature baby?

My daughter was seen by a doc and i was told her head was big which it has grown almost 5 inches since birth shes 3 month’s what could this be and the doc said she has reflux bad could her throwing up be caused from her head she was born no meds natural 6 wks early. I was taking zoloft during the beginning of my pregnancy without knowing i was pregnant a k before i got pregnant i had a miscarriage i had a shot several times to hold off labor starting at my fifth month of pregnancy could this of effected her if not what could be wrong with her head

im 21 yrs old ad my period is late?

my last period was the 22nd of july up to the 26 july witch is normally how long my period lasts then on the 3rd august to the 5 august i bled again witch is very unusual. i was supposed to start my period on the 22nd of august so im 7 days late with no sign of it showing up. i have sore boobs and bloating and need to pee more often i have done 2 pregnancy tests but they are negative. i have never bled between periods and i am not normally late for my period either. the only time i have been late was in april i was 16 days late for my period when i found out i was 6 weeks pregnant sadly i had a natural miscarriage 5 days later and my period returned to normal. when i took the pregnancy tests in april there was a very faint line but the doctors confirmed i was pregnant.but the 2 i have done now are saying negative.sorry if im rambling im just very confused
i think i will ask for a urine test instead lol as i hate needles
thanks daniel thats what i was thinking by next week if i am pregnant i will be 6wks so i might have that faint line like last time. its just so hard playing the waiting game as i want a baby so much but im not wanting to get my hopes up after the miscarriage 🙁
thanks back to the drawing board

Miscarriage and new pregnancy?

I had a miscarriage back in June, I was pregnant about two months, and had a natural miscarriage. I took pregnancy test last month, negative, and now, after trying to concieve, I have a faint line for positive. It was even more faint when I took one yesterday, so I’m very sure that I am pregnant again. Now, my question is, what extra things should I do to make sure I don’t lose this one? What should I be careful with? Too much stress, too much salt, etc?
Those are just examples, if you have any more ideas of things I should avoid, that would be great

A natural way to prevent pregnancy / enduce miscarriage?

I’m looking for some answers – I miss my period about three weeks ago and it’s a possibility that I am pregnant, though we have no clue. I have taken at home tests that have come out “inconclusive” and I have even been to the Dr. which the test ALSO came out inconclusive. My problem is that I just do not have the means to take care of this, and need anyone’s help on figuring if there are natural ways to enduce miscarriage or to prevent pregnancy after the deed is already done.

And before anyone starts getting on their high-horse, bible-thumping rants about anything
1- I’m not some dumb lil teen, I happen to be an ADULT, so dont even start
2- I happen to be happily married, and the only one i’m having sex with is my hubby, so I am NO SLUT – so dont even start that one either
3- I happen to be on birth control, so shut your traps with the “you shoulda thoughta that before….” comments
just wanted to say thanks to those of you who have responded with answers and being so understanding of the situation and actually trying to help rather than just judge — And yes, I have been to the DR. but since the test still came out inconclusive they wont do anything further to help me until i get a valid result….I tried going to a few different clinics to see if i could get a second opinion, but they all seem to be dumbfounded. They say that usually and invalid or inconclusive result comes from either not being pregnant at all, and having stress be a stong factor in it, or when the body is already going through the stages of threatening miscarriage…..so I’m not sure what to make of that. I appreciate everyones help and will look into all the information you guys gave me and hope this works out 🙂

thanks again to everyone, youve been a big help

are dollar tree ovulation test good?

i use different methods in charting my cycle, but i want to confirm my “natural” methods with a test, has anyone tryed these and found they are accurate? i know they have accurate pregnancy tests so i am hoping the ovulation ones work well too…
oh and babydust to me…

Did you ever have a natural pregnancy after a failed iui?

My husband and I have been trying for over two years. They’ve done all kinds of tests and can’t find anything wrong with either of us. I have had two iui’s neither one worked. I’m thinking of throwing in the towel but still hoping it may work naturally. Until then I’m saving up for adoption. Has this ever happned to you or someone you know?

Could I still ovulate normal or will it be later?

Ok I have a 2 year old son & we just had a miscarriage in January which was called a “chemical pregnancy” & I did it all natural with no pills or a D&C…I got my period 2 1/2 weeks after the miscarriage & it was a normal period, 5 days as usual & I got my next period March 18th (27 days later) then my period was due on April 15th but it was 6 days late & came on April 21st. We are TTC again & my doc gave the okay in Feb. My periods have always been 27-29 days ever since I was 10 years old…so do I still ovulate the same? I calculated my ovulation date to be May 5th & I had the thick, slippery, stretchy, egg white CM 2 days after my period until May 7th or 8th but I still feel like I have it but it’s different, it feels like I peed myself but it’s more of an watery whitesh-yellowish color & lots of it. Did I ovulate on time or what? We had sex on the 28th, 30th, 1st, & 6th so I am hoping that this is our month.

my cats first kittens?

we got her about a week ago and she is very pregnant… it says your supposed to feed her kitten food throughout her pregnancy and up to 3X more than normal… well i have no idea how much she ate before we got her because she was a stray… shes less than a year old so im worried that shes going to eat her babies or not lick the placenta or whatever off their face so they will suffocate ( I read that they have to do that within the first few minutes ) I doubt that I will be around when she has kittens to watch and help out if needed because I have school and work every day! The thing I read said that the first litter may be confusing for the cat and she may not do the right things resulting in the death of the kittens… What chance do they have at living? how did your cat do at its first litter?? Are most cats natural mothers and know what to do???

Does this sound like post natal depresion?

My daughter was born 6 weeks ago via emergency ceserean. My whole pregnancy my goal was for a natural drug free labour and to breastfeed for at least 3 months. So first up, I developed pre eclampsia and was induced which I didnt want. Then the fetal heart monitor shoed my daughter was distressed so I was rushed in for the c-section and put under general anesthetic. My little girl was born at 11.10am and I didnt get to meet her till a bit after 2pm. Breastfeeding was a nightmare.. She has a tounge tie which drs didnt condider serious enuff to fix (they just snip the skin) and couldnt latch on properly..she wasnt getting enuff milk and would just scream and refuse the breast. I ended up using a nipple shield which helped for a little while until it affected my milk supply. I gave up after 2 weeks because she had lost too much weight. Another thing getting me down is after my baby was born I was told that she was a ‘miracle baby’ I had undiagnosed Velamentous Cord insertion and Vasa Previa , a very rare complication that has a mortality rate of 95% when not diagnosed until labour. If she was born naturally she would have died. She is 6 weeks old now and I think about it all the time..all the what ifs ..I cry thinking about how I tried all the things to induce labour at home.. I could of killed her.I feel like god didnt want her here and it was by some miracle the Drs saved my baby. Im scared that at any moment she will be taken away from me.I feel like a failure for not having a normal delivery and not being able to breastfeed like a mother should. Are these normal feelings or do I need to see some one?

20 weeks pregnant, with…. what?! TRIPLETS?!! :O?

hey my names Amie, and i figured i was pregnant because i missed my period, which has always been super punctual, and then a week or so later i keep throwing up and stuff. i took a test and it said, yep, baby.

anyway im 15, but i dont live with my parents, i live with my cousins because i have 14 brothers and sisters (oldest is erin -19, then genevieve and helena(twins)-19, then sophie-jo -17, then jared-16, me -15, brad and ethen(twins)-13, then katie and freeman(twins) – 11, then theodore, gaylen, and monica(triplets)-9, then jaylynn – 5) and my parents sent some of us away because they wanted more and there wasnt room, i lived with my dads sister since i was 11.

so i kept it a secret only that i told one of my friends who is pregnant too. she was the only one to offer me support, i had never been to the clinic but i lied and told her i had.

anyway i got worried when my cousin is in the middle of her third trimester, and i was almost the same size! i was about 25 weeks i guessed, and suddenly wondered if i was carrying multiples…?!

i did go to the clinic and i got a lecture about not coming to appointments, and health issues etc… anyway he lay me down and started the ultrasound across the top of my stomach, i looked at the screen and straightaway saw the blurred image of the round body of my baby, i was so excited, then it looked like my thoughts were confirmed, i could see another baby behind! ‘twins!’ i exclaimed, but the nurse kept frowning at the computer screen, moving the thing around my stomach untill she apparently found what she was looking for, ‘nope…’ she said, i was a bit confused, then she looked at me and said ‘triplets’.

i nearly passed out.

anyway she put the moniter thing on my belly at the bottom, just above my crotch angling it flat to my thighs, and we could see 3 heads on the screen! it really made it real for me then, there wasnt just one baby, but 3!

when i went home i really felt like i needed some support, but i called and told my parents, and they called me a little whore, and said if i went through with the pregnancy – they would cut me out, and i would never hear from them again.

i hung up, these babies were worth more than them. anyway who were they to call me a whore?! they have 15 kids, right now expecting twins again! i decided to keep them, i told my aunt, and she was dissapointed in me, but in the end supported my descision, i cant believe she didnt notice my bump, but i had been wearing baggy clothes and old shirts so i guess.

my aunt rosalie is looking after me like a dream, and i asked her if they would let me have a vaginal birth, she said probably not, but i really want to do it natural, no drugs either just push them out naturally.

i just want to know have any of you ever had a natural birth before? what was it like? will they let me? is there places i can go where they will let me have a natural childbirth? am i too young to be allowed? am i allowed a homebirth if a midwife was there? can i film the c-section if i need one? how long will my babies have to stay in the ICU?etc,etc… please just help me with info on triplet delivery 🙂 thankyou xx