Your Questions About The Oldest Natural Pregnancy

Lisa asks…

Another Baby Name Game !!! ?

Well I know how much I love doing them so here is one!

1- Pregnant at 19. Just as you always planned! Married and in a happy home. A beautiful baby girl joins you with no complications during a natural birth. What do you name her?

2 – Your little girl is now two. Your are once again pregnant. A bouncing boy joins you after a hard pregnancy but easy birth. He brings some light to you little family. Your are now 21. What do you name him?

3- Your eldest is now 6 and in Kindergarten. Your little boy is 4 and you decide after a few trys to have one more to keep extending your family just as you always have wanted. By the time you are 25 you have another little boy join the family after a home birth which you loved. Name him!

4- After another 2 years you find you are pregnant again. This time you don’t find out. After the easiest pregnancy you have had and another home birth a little girl joins the brood. You are now 27. Name her!
Your now have an 8yr old , 6 yr old , 2 yr old and a newborn.

5- You finally persuade hubby to have another as you have always wanted six children and you decide you arent getting any younger.
After years of trying 2 years later you have a beautiful little girl. You are 29 now. Your others are 10,8,4and 2. She is born very quickly and after another easy pregnancy. A water birth this time was planned she arrived so fast though the pool wasn’t ready. She is adored by you eldest daughter who loves to care for her. What do you name her?

6- Your final baby is on the way after just 3 months of you little girl being born. You are 30 when she is born. Your others. 11,9,5,3,and 1.
A little baby boy arrives at 36 weeks and is a strong fighter. After being born at home he is rushed to hospital to be checked. You regret not going to hospital and having him at home but he arrived so quick you didnt have time and it was snowing out. He comes home the next morning perfectly healthy and settles in. He is a relaxed baby and only cries when he needs attention. What do you name him?

7- Your eldest daughter follows in you footsteps and by the time she is 19 is married and pregnant. She has a baby Girl just like you did. She wants you to pick a middle name for her baby girl whom she names Leah. What do you choose?

By now you are 38 have a 19 yr old daughter , 17 yr old son , 13 yr old son , 11yr old daughter , 9yr old daughter and a 8 yr old son and One beautiful Grandaughter!

Have Fun ! I will answer soon! First and Middle names !
1- Katelyn Eloise
2- Aaron William Arthur
3- Jonathan Lucas
4- Whitney Francesca
5- Alexis Tayla
6- Riley Owen
7- Leah Madelyn

Have fun!!
Maybe Finish it with what they go by .
so thats
Katie , Aaron ,Jonny,Whitney,Lexie and Riley. And Leah

Michelle answers:

1. Ava Kate
2. Noah Alexander
3. Chistopher Ryan
4. Lorelei Grace
5. Clarie Elizabeth
6. Logan James
7. Leah Hope

Ava, Noah, Chris, Rory, Clarie, Logan and Leah

Richard asks…

BABY SURVEY! JUST FOR FUN :)?

1.WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED?
*no

2.WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME?
*nope

3.WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS?
*shocked, worried, excited

4.WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU?
*never

5.HOW ABOUT ADOPTION?
*didn’t even consider it

6.HOW OLD WERE YOU?
*17

7.HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT?
*I was feeling nauseous out of no where so i decided to take a HPT

8.WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST?
*my friend Susannah, then my fiance

9.DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX?
*yes but i was already pretty sure it was a boy

10.DUE DATE?
*May 5, 2009

11.DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS?
*throughout the entire pregnancy 🙁

12.WHAT DID YOU CRAVE?
*sour candy and salty foods

13.WHO IRRITATED YOU THE MOST?
*pretty much everyone

14.WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD’S SEX?
*it was a boy

15.DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING?
*nope. i wanted a little boy 🙂

16.HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE
PREGNANCY?
*34lbs

17.DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER?
*I was supposed to but my fiance’s grandmother died the weekend it was going to happen 🙁 r.i.p

18.WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW?
*I knew about it

19.DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR
PREGNANCY?
*no

20.WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH?
*NFRMC

21.HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR?
10.5 hrs

22.WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL?
*my fiance

23.WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH?
*my fiance, my grandmother, my best friend Malath, my fiance’s
mother, and my fiance’s sister

24.WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION?
*natural

25.DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN?
*i had an epidural

26.HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH??
*8lbs even

27.DID YOUR CHILD HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS???
*no. he scored a 9 on the apgar

28.WHAT DAY WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN ON?
*May 7, 2009

29.WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER?
*Quentin Alexander Edward Roberts

30.HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU GAVE BIRTH?
*18

31.HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY?
*14 weeks & 1 day old

Michelle answers:

1. Nope, not planned. But welcomed.
2.Not married.
3.Shocked, scared, angry at the father because of his reaction, and happy.
4.Abortion was not an option for ME. His father is another story.
5.Adoption is a great choice for some. Not the right decision for me.
6.18 when I got pregnant. 19 when I had him.
7.I wasn’t feeling like myself so I took an hpt and it came out positive 🙂
8.I told my roomate first because she was with me. The dad was second.
9.Yes. I wanted a boy and got a boy 🙂 although a girl would be just as good.
10.Due date: July 26 2009
11.I had a little bit of “all day sickness” in the first few months.
12.I craved weird things like sponges and dirt. Vitamin deficiency I suppose.
13.Ummm…his father irritated me the most for sure.
14.Boy
15.Nah. I was so happy with a boy.
16.I gained 26lbs.
17.I did have a shower. My mom threw it 🙂
18.I knew.
19. I had a low placenta and had to have contractions stopped twice. Once at 32 weeks once at 34 weeks.
20.I gave birth at the hospital. So cal.
21.Was in labor for 48 hours.
22. My mom drove me to the hospital.
23.Natural.
24.No pain medicine.
25. Suppose to be 23. My mom, grandma and best friend watched.
26.He weighed 6lbs 8oz
27.He had jaundice and couldn’t breathe well.
28.June 27 2009. Almost 4 weeks early.
29.Trevor. My son has two middle names too 🙂
30.I was 19 when I gave birth. 31.he is now 6 weeks old.

Mandy asks…

advise from mommy’s that have had c-sections!!?

I was diagnosed with vestibulitis about a year after my second child. ( rare condition, causing pain in the vaginal area from nerve endings healing back extra sensitive) I was told that it would be a wise choice to have a c-section with this pregnancy b/c if I was to tear during a natural birth again, I may never recover. I am still in pain from having my almost 18 month old!! I don’t want a c-section b/c Ive heard SO MANY horror stories. ( mostly from emergency CS)
can anyone please explain the process and recovery of a planned cesarian?? what should I expect??

Michelle answers:

I ended up having a c-section because induction did not work for me–i was actually glad to hear i was having a c-section because i was super afraid of the vaginal birth–anyways, my c-section was done last minute (unplanned) and my recovery was pretty good…you will have a hard time with stairs–so make sure if you have a 2 story house you have help or you just stay on one level or just go slow and obvioulsy do not carry baby up and down stairs for a good couple weeks—-the incision will be sore for a couple weeks but it will heal great–mine did and also you are not able to carry anything heavier than your baby…..you will also stay at the hospital one extra day and i really had no problems with my c-section and would not mind having another c-section…..during the delivery you will feel pressure where they are taking the baby out but other than that you wont feel anything–just relief once you see him/her…( just think of the nice round head your baby will have not having to squeeze through the birth canal)..no worries and good luck

Lizzie asks…

Been Pregnant for TWO YEARS….?

I just had a beautiful baby girl 9 months ago. She was ceserean because she was too big to go natural (9 lbs, 9 oz… her daddy is 6’6 big man if that tells you anything). A few months old, and I found out I was pregnant again. Now I’m 5 months pregnant… I’m very happy now, I’ve overcome the ‘OMG, what have I done’ stage. Now I’m very excited about it, and it’s a boy. But I’m a nervous wreck. I don’t know what to expect with a boy and now I’m stressing because I don’t feel him move as much as I did my girl when I was pregnant with her. I rented a doppler my last pregnancy to cure my worries, but I’m on a tight budget now. And I’m a little worried about my ceserean scar. It’s darkened majorly and was sore before but not as much anymore.
But should I be worried about the site of the ceserean cut if I get as big as I did my last pregnancy??
Anything to calm my nerves and stop my worries about the baby being ok?
And facts on how much different a boy will be?
BIG Thanx!!
***thanks for the replies… I was thinking maybe boys were a little calmer in the womb possibly. I have a deep feeling my son will be way more calmer than my daughter is now. She’s 9 months old and she’s CRAZY HYPER as it is!

Michelle answers:

Boys are awesome! I had 2 girls and then I had my son and it was just the most amazing wonderful experience. I have always found boy babies to be so much easier than girls. They tend to be a bit more laid back, which could account for him taking it easy in the womb. Lol he’s just chillin’ in there. As for the back to back pregnancies, A friend of mine had 2 boys back to back (11 months apart)and had a c-sections. Everything went well but she was told to take it easy more than she did with the previous pregnancy. I’m sure your baby is fine!

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Your Questions About Natural Pregnancy Test

John asks…

Sore breasts for 2-3 weeks now, negative pregnancy test??????

My husband and i would like to conceive however I have secondary amenorrhea, I had a period induced by a provera challenge 10mg for 7 days january 20th..My doctor then suggested i try natural progesterone cream for 10 days the last 10 days of my cycle, anyways 3 days into taking the cream i started my period again feb 16th, i used it the whole 10 days in march though i did not start my period, I know it’s normal for woman with amenorrhea however my breasts have been slightly sore the past 2-3 weeks, I took a preg test 1 week after my missed period then again a couple of days ago and both came out negative. My breasts never hurt, not even befor my period. The only times my breasts would be sore is when i was pregnant unfortunately i lost them..I have not gotten a blood test yet though i have a appointment with an infertility specialist april 2nd..Do you think their is a chance i still might be preg even though both tests were neg? was suppose to start period march14th, im 2 weeks late

Michelle answers:

The hormones your taking could be causing your tenderness but im not real sure about that… You should ask the doctor or pharmacy about that. I took several pregnancy tests that came up negative, then after 2 months without a period I went to the doctor he did a blood test… And yes! I was pregnant!

George asks…

Why is this hurting me soo much???this is regarding blood test for pregnancy..?

Well based from my other question which you can read in my questions..I got my results back and unfortunately they came out negative, but my progesterone levels were elevated(3.3) they told me my levels were high because i ovulated and should be expecting my period anywhere from a couple days to 2 weeks however last month i was taking a natural progesterone cream and i forgot to mention that to them, so what i would like to know is could it have been the progesterone cream i took last month and that is why my levels are high could it be possible that i did not ovulate??
My husband and i have been trying to get pregnant for over a year and this month i though was it, i had lining on my uterus, i am 3 weeks late, my breasts have been hurting the past 3 weeks as well, i have been eating alot more, urinating more, been really bloated ect but as usual the tests were negative and i feel this time has hurt me alot more i am so upset i don’t know what to do:(

Michelle answers:

To my knowledge, progesterone supplements can definitely cause pregnancy symptoms, elevated temps and a delayed period.

I do not think it’s a good idea to take progesterone until you have confirmed ovulation. Progesterone can delay or prevent ovulation if taken before you ovulate, as far as I know.

Unless you know you have issues w/ low progesterone, I wouldn’t take it. It can disrupt your cycle, sometimes a lot. It can be very beneficial for low progesterone in the second half of the cycle, but shouldn’t be taken otherwise. If you have confirmed low progesterone (especially by charting basal body temperatures for at least a few cycles), then I’d recommend taking progesterone only after you have a thermal shift.

If you are not already doing so, I’d begin to track your cervical fluid as well. Cervical fluid is essential to conception. Fertile cervical fluid can keep the sperm alive in the woman’s body for up to 5 days waiting for ovulation. Otherwise, the sperm die in 30min-4hrs. A lack of or poor quality CF can definitely delay conception.

Some sources: the books The Art of Natural Family Planning and Taking CHarge of Your Fertility. The websites CCLI.org, Ovusoft.com, and Fertilityfriend.com

Sandra asks…

What side effects can Black Cohosh have on an early Pregnancy?

i suspect i might be pregnant (don’t have symptoms ANYMORE, but IF i am i’d be 5 weeks) and i took a test on the 28th of January and got a negative but i’m only a day late on my period, i take black cohosh pills which is a natural herb to balance my estrogen and start my period, which doesn’t seem to be working…..does anyone know what black cohosh could to to a women in early pregnancy?

Michelle answers:

It causes miscarriages.

Natural Liberty: Rediscovering Self-Induced Abortion Methods ISBN: 0964592002 is now available on Scribd to read for free! Http://www.scribd.com/doc/22321349/Natural-Liberty-Rediscovering-Self-Induced-Abortion-Methods
Page 123 for info on Black Cohosh
It raises estrogen and decreases luteinizing hormone. Formononetin, a phytoestrogen is known to be an abortifacient.

In less you are trying to cause a miscarriage, stop taking it.

~Pro-Choice Momma; Have had an abortion and I have a 13 month old daughter . I believe in protecting my daughter’s choice.

Abortion: There is a Consensus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsSQiazUvgo

Richard asks…

When to test for new pregnancy after m/c?

I’ve asked this before but I don’t seem to be getting a lot of responses. I will award a best answer.

I had an early, natural m/c on September 3rd. I was told that it would be safe to TTC right away, as my HCG levels dropped quickly and everything was passed naturally.

My period (typically, although I know the cycle’s messed up right now) should have arrived on October 1st. Today, I would be 5 days late (again, assuming it’s my regualr cycle). I tested the day my period was due and got a BFN.

My question is, when should I test? Please share your experiences if you got pregnant right after a m/c and before a period.

Thank you all in advance.

Michelle answers:

Well my doctor told me it could take 4-6 weeks after a M/C for your period to come back. I would wait about a week and a half. And do a blood test so that you will know sooner especially if your high risk. Start taking folic acid also, it could help you concieve faster. Good Luck.

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Your Questions About Oldest Natural Pregnancy

Steven asks…

Pregnant and feeling “territorial?” with another person’s child in the home?

Parents: Please do not judge me or jump me about this question. I am VERY pregnant and have been remarried for over two years. My husband has a 6 year old son, I have one of my own, but he is 18 years old and in college (teen mom) Anyways, maybe it is just pure “nature” or a mix of a mega dose of hormones but I am very, very moody and getting territorial with this pregnancy. Here is the major problem, the 6 year old has the only other bedroom filled to the roof with everything under the sun and I don’t even have room for a crib in this entire house and we can’t move due to financial reasons. “This” pregnancy is no big deal to anyone, including family. My MIL even told me to put this baby in the closet!!!!!!!
Why am I getting so very moody and feeling like a mama bird with an egg without a nest to put it in? I got so moody last night I jumped all over my husband and told him, “Fine! When “your” son comes over, I’ll just go stay in a hotel room until it is all clear for me to come back home so that you and your royal highness can have all of the space you need!” Yikes!!! What is going on with me? Anybody else gone or is going through these “feelings?” Is it just a “natural” feeling while pregnant, or what?

Please do not call me mean, or wicked or anything, this is a very “emotional and hormonal” pregnancy this time and I want to be a good parent in this very blended family! I am a very cool mom normally???! Yikes again!
Thanks in advance!
Oh! I LOVE my step son! It is my husband and the rest of his family that are ticking me off! Sad thing though is nothing will be willing to be “cleared” out of that bedroom. A closet???! OMG
Josephine, my lovely, if you were in my situation, with these hormones, you would be a total bit** too. Good thing you are not here in my face.

Michelle answers:

Look, you’re going to keep that baby near you for the first six months to a year of life anyway, aren’t you? Put a cosleeper cot next to your bed, so you can feed the kid at three in the morning without having to wake up fully and stand up. Your room has a door on it, doesn’t it? Your baby will need a quiet place, and that seems like the best place to me for the near term.

Eventually, the six year old will be sharing his room with his little brother (if it is a brother) if you don’t move, but in the short term, the six year old needs a place where he can play and have fun…and NOT DISTURB his little sibling. What other option is there? Put the kid on the pull out couch, and let him scatter his toys across the living room? Turn your dining area into a Grand Central Station nursery?

When the kids are older, if you’re still in that house, you can look into temporary/adjustable walls to subdivide the one child’s room you have, if need be, but that’s a long way away.

You adjust. I used a walk in closet as a bedroom for one of my kids for two years–it was plenty of room for her, and she was right nearby. Cozy, actually–enough room for a crib and a changing table/bureau. I had to put all my stuff on hangers on a rack in the corner of my room, but it worked well enough.

Go get a pedicure and a footrub…you will feel better for so doing. And remember this–these feelings WILL pass. Don’t get too wrapped up in them; they’ll be gone before you know it.

Good luck, RELAX….!!

Sandy asks…

Why do Conservatives think abstinence prevents pregnancy?

Yeah, nice one. I started my periods at the age of 11, as did many girls in my class. So don’t teach girls how to prevent pregnancy until they’re married, when they’re starting to mature earlier and earlier? How exactly is THAT going to help the teen pregnancy statistics? Also, so much NONSENSE about the sacred “innocence” of children. Children are NATURALLY curious, they will explore their sexuality regardless of anything. I know that I and many of my classmates did exactly that. And guess what – it’s NATURAL. Why does it make kids “not innocent” to follow their own natural impulses? Such restrictive, old-fashioned, guilt-ridden garbage.

Michelle answers:

Actuallly not having sex decrease’s your chance of becoming pregnant by 100%.

May not be realistic but it does……

Carol asks…

Pregnancy/Labour/Baby Survey :)?

I’m extremely bored due to the decrease in questions on here LOL. So here goes. I’ll do my answers then do yours 🙂

PREGNANCY:
-What were your first symptoms?
Sore boobs! Definitely! I felt like a heavyweight boxer had used them as punching bags!
-How many weeks when you first heard baby’s heartbeat?
10
-How many weeks were you when you saw baby?
8+6.
-How many weeks were you when you found out baby’s sex?
22+3. After trying for 3 scans! Stubborn baby!
-When did you first feel baby move/kick?
Move – 15+3. Kick – 18ish weeks.
-When did you start showing?
Around 19 weeks but I got big and round at 25 weeks.
-Did you have any complications or was your pregnancy easy?
It was okay, apart from when I developed SPD at 26 weeks. Agony!
-Best and Worst things about your pregnancy?
Best, knowing my baby was in there growing! Worst, the pain.
-Overall, did you enjoy your pregnancy?
Yes! Loved it.

LABOUR:
-How many weeks were you when you went into labour?
39+4
Natural or Induced?
Natural
-How did you know when you were going into labour?
When them “Braxton Hicks” were 4 minutes apart and SO painful.
-Were you calm or did you panic?
I’ve had midwifery training so knew what to do and thought this would make me be calm. Boy, was I wrong. I full on panicked!
-Did you go to hospital straight away?
When I realized it was the real thing.. yes.
-What drugs did you have?
Just Gas&Air.
-Who was your birthing partner(s)?
My mum and best friend.
-Did you dilate quickly?
NO 🙁 I was stuck at 3cm for hours, they became concerned so I was put on the drip where I went from 3-9 in an hour.
-How long were you in labour for?
14 hours.
-How long were you pushing/In surgery if you had a C-SEC?
I pushed for 46 minutes.
-Separate from the pain, did you enjoy labour?
Best thing I’ve ever done!

BABY:
-What time was baby born?
3:09AM
-Boy or Girl?
Boy.
-Name? (If you want to.)
Kyran.
-Weight?
6lb 8oz.
-Length?
20.5 Inches.

YOU:
-How long did it take for you to recover?
Around 4 weeks for pain to go and bleeding to stop.
-How did you feel after labour?
Tired but soooo proud and full of love for my son.
-Do you enjoy being a mummy?
LOVE IT.

NOW:
-How old is baby now?
12 weeks.
-Milestones?
Holds his head up and I’ve finally got a real smile 😀
Breast or Bottle?
-Breast.

-Best thing about being a mummy, for you?
Watching him grow everyday and learn new things! Its so fun to watch him develop and be rewarded with cuddles and smiles <3

Hope you liked! Thinking up them questions definitely killed some time for me 🙂

Michelle answers:

PREGNANCY:
-What were your first symptoms?
Throwing up alot with no fever
-How many weeks when you first heard baby’s heartbeat?
13
-How many weeks were you when you saw baby?
17
-How many weeks were you when you found out baby’s sex?
I didn’t find out until she was born, even after 3 ultrasounds…but I called her a girl for the entire pregnancy because of a gut feeling.
-When did you first feel baby move/kick?
Move – 14 weeks Kick – 18ish weeks.
-When did you start showing?
Around the 4th month, so about 18 weeks
-Did you have any complications or was your pregnancy easy?
9 months of morning sickness…I threw up on the bus, at the train terminal, in a cab and over the side of my mother’s van MANY times.
-Best and Worst things about your pregnancy?
Best, the kicks! Worst…morning sickness
-Overall, did you enjoy your pregnancy?
Yes! Loved it.

LABOUR:
-How many weeks were you when you went into labour?
40+3
-Natural or Induced?
Natural
-How did you know when you were going into labour?
I suspected it after throwing up and the back pain I had for 2 weeks intensified.
-Were you calm or did you panic?
Very calm
-Did you go to hospital straight away?
The back pain was slowly getting worse over time, so no. Not until my mom was there and saw me throwing up.
-What drugs did you have?
None
-Who was your birthing partner(s)?
My fiancee was awesome! My mom was more worried about taking pictures, and my mother in law, was shouting her support from her corner in the back of the room…(she really wasn’t allowed in there)
-Did you dilate quickly?
Yes, went from 6cm-10 in 40 minutes
-How long were you in labour for?
4 hours. NO i didn’t mistype.
-How long were you pushing/In surgery if you had a C-SEC?
I pushed for less than 25 minutes. 8 sets of 3-4 pushes.
-Separate from the pain, did you enjoy labour?
Best thing I’ve ever done!

BABY:
-What time was baby born?
6:46pm according to the doctor, 6:49 according to my husband…My husband I beleive is correct.
-Boy or Girl?
Girl
-Name? (If you want to.)
Anita Desseray Rose
-Weight?
7 pounds 4 ounces
-Length?
18.3 Inches.

YOU:
-How long did it take for you to recover?
Around 3 days for pain to stop, about 2 weeks for bleeding to stop.
-How did you feel after labour?
Happy, wide awake, in love with my baby…scared sh*tless. 19 and suddenly this tiny thing in my arms is my responsibility?
-Do you enjoy being a mummy?
LOVE IT.

NOW:
-How old is baby now?
5weeks.
-Milestones?
She has given me real smiles. Oh and she only cries once during the night!
Breast or Bottle?
-Both, because my baby is awesome like that

-Best thing about being a mummy, for you?
Watching her grow everyday and learn new things! Its so fun to watch him develop and be rewarded with cuddles and smiles <3

Chris asks…

Pregnancy or stress related ?

Hello ,

For the past 2 months i have been feeling really weird , but before all i just want you to know that i have an anxiety disorder that is beginning to fade out with natural pills called GABA .
But i have been having unprotected sex with my bf since i was 15 years old ( im 22 years old now ) because i always stayed with the same partner and never got pregnant !

But for the first time i feel breast pains now an then , nausea’s almost everyday ( no vomiting ) , headaches with dizzyness that come and go almost everyday , 2 times i felt something was pressing against my bladder , i am 24 days late but that is not uncommon to me i have always been extremely irregular in my cycles going from 1 month to 3 months late .

I passed 6 pregnancy tests in the past 2 months the latest was last week … the 2 first ones where very blurry not sure to say if i saw positive lines or not , im guessing the tests where sh*t , then i bough 2 first response tests and they showed negative , and the 2 last ones as well .

I dont know if this can be stress related or pregnancy but i would like to know

Michelle answers:

It could be stress related, but it would be best to get a pregnancy test done at the doctors office to be sure you are or are not pregnant.
GABA is a good product, more ideas for you if you like at the link below.
Take care of your self!
NMP

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Your Questions About Fox 23

Mandy asks…

who was that girl singing on fox 23 news?

during the hour before the ball drop and the totally awesome hair

Michelle answers:

Was it on a commercial?

Sandy asks…

I read the IQ of the average Fox viewer is 23 points lower then CNN viewers. Is this true?

Michelle answers:

Must have read this in the New York Times? Or did NBC report this? I got it if this was true you would quote the source, since you didn’t you are a LIAR!

David asks…

Where can I watch Fox News Live online as of 10/23/2009?

TVUNetworks, EyePartner, Tikilive have all taken down Fox News, is there anywhere left to watch it online live?

Michelle answers:

Hi,

I’ve been searching everywhere for it too!! It’s a shame it’s no longer available online. Well here are the 2 links I have found.

Http://tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=1520

http://freetubetv.net/

On the last link, just click on News and scroll down to Fox News.
I really liked TikiLive but this will also work!!

Thomas asks…

what is fox 23’s e-mail add. On tv air in am?

Michelle answers:

There are 175 separate Fox 23 TV stations in this country. You have to be specific….or you could just use that little field called “search” yourself.

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Your Questions About Natural Pregnancy Induction

Michael asks…

I’m trying to get through labor med-free? Any suggestions?

With my first I was determined that I’d go 100% natural. My water ended up breaking and I think because of how fast everything went and the stress of it all (I had a scheduled induction that obviously didn’t happen.) I ended up getting medicine. When I look back on it, I think I could have handled it longer, but I just didn’t want to hurt anymore. I am DETERMINED this time to get it done right. This is my 2nd and last pregnancy and I really want to experience natural childbirth. I took lamaze classes too.

What got you through labor?

Michelle answers:

I did 2 of my deliveries naturally and i think the key was listening to my body and not the nurses and doctors telling me what, when, and how to do it.

I also refused an IV, ate when I was hungry, and walked around when I felt like it.

Create a birth plan and give it to your OB a few weeks before you deliver and take one with you to the hospital. You have the right to have your wishes respected and followed through.

Keep in mind though that complications or other situations may arise, and you may need meds or other procedures.

ETA- Here are some links for creating a birth plan-

http://birthplan.com/

http://www.babycenter.com/calculators-birthplan

Paul asks…

Why are so many people quick to jump the gun and judge people who are being induced?

So every time I ask a question I let people know that I’m being induced. It will be 2 days before my due date. The doctor wanted to do it sooner, but I refused and she agreed as long as I monitored the baby very closely and go in twice a week. All I ever wanted was a natural delivery and I do not want an induction, but the baby is under stress and we’ll have to go thru with it if he doesn’t come out on his own. I’ve done suffered alot during this pregnancy from 3 threatened miscarriages to 4 dislocated ribs. All that discomfort just to end up being induced somewhat saddens me, but I have to what the doc thinks is best for the baby.
Just everyone on here keeps saying “Don’t do it” or “It’s just because the holidays and fo convinence” even though I clearly state it’s for medical reasons. *sheesh* Why are so many people so judgmental and mean about it? Should I refuse induction and risk the baby’s health?

*I sure hope that some docs don’t induce women just so that they don’t get called in on christmas!
e m m: I hope she doesn’t suggest a c-section! I guess we’ll have to see how the baby handles things…
It’s 2 days before my due date because the hospital is so busy here and it’s the only date we could get near my due date.

Michelle answers:

There actually was a similar question to this that I answered the other day except the question was why are so many people being induced early.

My opinion is that many people these days get induced early for convenience. We’re living in a society that is accustomed and even EXPECTS immediate gratification to our desires. HOWEVER medical reason supercede vanity or immediate gratifications.

I would never begin to judge someone who was being induced due to medical reasons. There are many reasons out there, like pre-eclampsia and tons others.

I don’t judge you but I’m sure people honestly question if being induced 2 days early has any real justification. I say, what’s the 2 days matter in the scheme of things if you’re almost 40 weeks? You could very well have ended up going into labor that same day anyway.

I say tell ’em to go fly a kite and suck on a rotten egg.

Sharon asks…

I am 41 weeks pregnant and the doc wants me to induce exactly 7 days past my due date. Can I wait a little?

Hi everybody. My doctor wants me to induce tomorrow. I will be exactly 41 weeks pregnant. I have asked to extend my induction by a couple of days to give my baby a chance to come on her own, which is a compromise. I had a non-stress-test and an ultrasound yesterday. Everything looks fine and the baby is not too big. My intentions have always been to have a natural birth. This is my first and maybe last pregnancy. I do not want to make any wrong choices. The doctor did allow me to add two extra days until my labor is induced; however, I got a lecture about things being on my shoulders if anything goes wrong, even though there are no signs to worry. Now I am scheduled to induce at 9 days past my due date. Am I doing the right thing? Does anyone have any advise?
I have alredy gotten the 2 day extention. I am just hoping that I did not make a mistake. Thanks for all of the replies.

Michelle answers:

Unless you have anything wrong with yourself or there is something wrong with your baby than there is no reason the need to force you to be induced you can go as long a 14 days past your EDD.

Try walking Alot, have sex if you can, spicy foods etc some have said castor oil but i would not recommend it as it causes you to get diarrhea and that’s something you don’t want through labor.

Like i said unless there is something wrong with you or your baby tell them that you wouldn’t mind waiting a few extra days unless it get to painful.

Good luck hun, hope you go into labor soon.

Laura asks…

How does a csection feels and why do people seem to give you crap about it even if it isnt by choice?

Since I came to terms with my pregnancy I always wanted and planned for an all natural birth(as some of you may noticed) with no epidurals or anything.However,on my 36 week appt.I was beginning to have signs of preclampsia and my doctor was talking induction or csection however my blood pressure and everything went down by my 37 week appt. But now my doctor is saying that i still may have to go through a c section because my baby is breech and he is measuring almost 41 weeks and my pelvis seems to be on the smaller side. so now i have to go through an ultrasound and everything to check his weight. My thing is when i googled csections it seems like every page that popped up was like attacking me or something because i was possibly having a csection when all i want is answers. i know there can be problems with c sections however if my baby is to big for my pelvis i know there could even be worse complications than those of the csection.all i want is a healthy baby….

My question is why do everyone give you crap about a csection?
Where can i find answers about a csection without anyones horrible comment on it?
If you have any positive stories about csections or yours personally that would be great to….

Michelle answers:

I LOVED my c-section. I was scared too because it wasnt elected and it was for safe delivery. But it was scheduled, and we knew when it was. We could plan. Our families got the day off work and were at the hospital. I went into the hospital at 5:30am, I was wheeled into surgery at 7:15am and my spinal block started soon after. The surgery started at 7:30am and my son was born at 7:53am. The only pain I felt was a couple of tiny pin pricks in my back before they put the spinal block in. Getting the IV started was more painful.
Then I was laid back and my husband and I held hands and chatted while we waited. We were staring into each others eyes when we heard our son’s first cries and it was such a calm peaceful positive experience. It was romantic too because behind the curtain, it was like my hubby and I were in a private cocoon and he was telling me how proud he was of me and how much he loved me. My doctor is the nicest guy in the world and the atmosphere in the OR was so kind and upbeat. The nurses were happy, even the anesthesiologist. My husband went with the baby to the nursery as the surgery was closed and the staff still chatted with me. They were telling me about my baby and how he was doing, they were telling me how the surgery was going. We even discussed World Politics and the economy and had a good laugh.

People think Im crazy when I say I enjoyed it but I did. There was no stress of “when will it happen” or what will happen. I didnt have to worry about a 30 hour labor and him getting stuck and swallowing merconium or anything. Within a couple of hours, he was there and safe.

My doctor told me that all the hubbub over c-sections is really because of those done after a woman has been in labor for hours and checked repeatedly and complications arising. When its scheduled and planned, its the safest way to give birth.

I felt pain afterwards when the anesthesia wore off. But I got out of bed the next day, walked the hallways, nursed the baby and when we got home the next day after that, I was getting out of bed quite easily at night to feed and change him. I had surgery on the Wednesday and by Saturday and I wasnt even taking pain medication anymore. They arent debilitating. They’re just another way to experience childbirth. My son is gorgeous and perfectly healthy. He is a good boy, quiet and attentive. He is thriving!

PS: Mine was because the baby was too big as well. Rather have the c-section and be assured of his safety than go through hours of labor, have him get stuck and in distress and have to do a section anyway.

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Ken asks…

I’m having my baby in a birthing centre…..?

Okay I’m currently 33 weeks pregnant with a baby girl 🙂 I already have a 5 year old son and I had him in a birthing centre and with this pregnancy I am also giving birth in a birthing centre, which means no drugs, so it is going to be a natural birth drug free. I am also wanting a water birth my midwife has done heaps of them so I feel very comfortable with doing this.

My main question is, what advice would you like to give me to prepare myself? It has been a long time since the birth of my son, all I really remember was that I was in a lot of pain but afterwards I felt great. I’m staring to get nervous and really would like advice to help with my anxiety of giving birth without pain relief again.
Thanx so much

Michelle answers:

I had a water birth…. I can’t imagine giving birth any other way. It helped so much, and my second stage labour was only about 20 minutes. I’m sure this was largely due to the bath!

(As long as you don’t get in too early, in which case it will slow things down. But your midwife would know that…)

The other things that really helped me was aromatherapy (hubby wafting a tube under my nose between contractions!) and deep breathing. (I did a hypno-birthing course, but the main thing is to breath deeply – no shallow breathing) If you can find a book called ‘The Mongan Method’ it will help, or if you’re in Sydney, below is where I did my course.

Congratulations on choosing (again) a natural birth! You’ll be fine… Just stay relaxed, talk to your baby and enjoy the tub! Best of luck 🙂

William asks…

Expectant mothers 🙂 fun quiz.?

1. Was your pregnancy planned?

2. Were you married at the time?

3. What was your reaction?

4. Was abortion an option for you?

5. How old were you?

6. How did you find out you were pregnant?

7. Who did you tell first?

8. Did you want to find out the sex of the baby?

9. Due date?

10. Did you have morning sickness?

11. What did you crave?

12. Who/what irritated you the most?

13. What is your child’s sex?

14. Did you wish you had the opposite sex of what your getting?

15. How many pounds have you gained throughout the pregnancy?

16. Have you had a baby shower?

17. Was it a suprise or did you know about it?

18. Have you had any complications during your pregnancy?

19. Where are you going to give birth?

20. How many hours do you think you will be in labour?

21. Who will drive you to the hospital?

22. Who will be with you when you give birth?

23. Are you planning a natural birth or a C-Section?

24. What pain relief do you plan?

25. How much do you think your child will weigh?

26. What date do you think your baby will be born?

27. What name do you have for him/her?

28. How many weeks pregnant are you today?
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1. Was your pregnancy planned? No, i fell on the pill so miracle baby x

2. Were you married at the time? No, were engaged but not getting married till 2013

3. What was your reaction? I was shocked, id taken 14home tests, all negative and was 5weeks late before i got my possitive.

4. Was abortion an option for you? No ive always wanted a 2nd, it was just a case of it happens when it happens x

5. How old were you? 19

6. How did you find out you were pregnant? Doctors test, after having 14home negatives.

7. Who did you tell first? My fiance x

8. Did you want to find out the sex of the baby? Yeah couldnt wait to know!

9. Due date? 29th July 2011

10. Did you have morning sickness? Nope 🙂 Ive been lucky with both pregnancy‘s x

11. What did you crave? Pancakes, & Dinners from my fave pub!

12. Who/what irritated you the most? So called friends, & how mad i get makes me cry then i get mad cos i cry lol

13. What is your child’s sex? Another gorgeous boy!

14. Did you wish you had the opposite sex of what your getting? I wanted a girl at first. But so glad were having another boy 🙂

15. How many pounds have you gained throughout the pregnancy? 30lb.. 2stone 2lb.

16. Have you had a baby shower? No.

17. Was it a suprise or did you know about it? Didnt have one.

18. Have you had any complications during your pregnancy? Been told i may be likely to get G.D and im having a big baby !

19. Where are you going to give birth? James Cook Hospital. (middlesbrough)

20. How many hours do you think you will be in labour? hopefully less than 4days like my first.

21. Who will drive you to the hospital? My fiancee x

22. Who will be with you when you give birth? My fiancee and possibly mum x

23. Are you planning a natural birth or a C-Section? Natural birth, C-sections scare me.

24. What pain relief do you plan? gas & air, was all i had with my first plan doing the same this time.

25. How much do you think your child will weigh? my first was 7lb 11.. so i reckon 8lb 7oz

26. What date do you think your baby will be born? 4th august, my fiance reckons 22nd july.

27. What name do you have for him/her? Callum Hunter Jacobs

28. How many weeks pregnant are you today? 29w. + 4d.

Michelle answers:

1. Was your pregnancy planned? Not exactly

2. Were you married at the time? Yes for 5 years

3. What was your reaction? Shocked, then excited

4. Was abortion an option for you? No, we are very happy to be having this baby

5. How old were you? 30

6. How did you find out you were pregnant? Took a test after my period was 2 days late

7. Who did you tell first? My husband

8. Did you want to find out the sex of the baby? YES!!!!!

9. Due date? 10/7/2011

10. Did you have morning sickness? None

11. What did you crave? Beer, not giving in to that one, though!

12. Who/what irritated you the most? My husband

13. What is your child’s sex? Find out Monday

14. Did you wish you had the opposite sex of what your getting? I have a boy so really hoping for a girl

15. How many pounds have you gained throughout the pregnancy? So far 10

16. Have you had a baby shower? No, it’s my second baby so I won’t be having one

17. Was it a suprise or did you know about it?

18. Have you had any complications during your pregnancy? None so far

19. Where are you going to give birth? South Suburban Hospital, Hazel Crest, Illinois

20. How many hours do you think you will be in labour? Who knows, it was 13 and 1/2hours with my first. Maybe this one will be faster?

21. Who will drive you to the hospital? My husband

22. Who will be with you when you give birth? My husband

23. Are you planning a natural birth or a C-Section? Vaginal, but not natural (natural means no pain relief at all, I’m definitely getting an epidural!)

24. What pain relief do you plan? Epidural

25. How much do you think your child will weigh? Don’t know, first was 7lbs 12ozs, so probably around there

26. What date do you think your baby will be born? I’m hoping for either 10/1/11 or 10/11/11

27. What name do you have for him/her? Don’t know yet

28. How many weeks pregnant are you today? 19 weeks 5 days
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Lizzie asks…

when to expect AF after miscarriage?

Hi. I had a m/c on the 5th of this month. I was 6 weeks 1 day. It was natural, I didn’t need a D&C. This pregnancy was diff. than my other three which produced 3 living children ( my boys), as my symptoms were very mild the whole time and they were not really getting stronger…at least not much anyway. I bled for 6 days and my symptoms were all gone by the time I quit bleeding. I didn’t have any bloodwork done, my DR. pretty much just gave me warning signs to look for and that was all.
We are eager to get back to ttc. We had been trying for 2 years. I am just wondering when I might expect AF? I usually have pms, but I have had none so far that would signal AF coming? Has anyone else been in this situation who might give me an idea of when I might expect it?
It is crazy..for 2 years I DREADED old AF coming, now I wish she would just hurry up and get here. I think I’m insane.
Thanks

Michelle answers:

I miscarried 6 weeks 2 days and had no D&C. I got my AF on day 32.

Charles asks…

When might I expect AF after a M/c?

Hi. I had a m/c on the 5th of this month. I was 6 weeks 1 day. It was natural, I didn’t need a D&C. This pregnancy was diff. than my other three which produced 3 living children ( my boys), as my symptoms were very mild the whole time and they were not really getting stronger…at least not much anyway. I bled for 6 days and my symptoms were all gone by the time I quit bleeding. I didn’t have any bloodwork done, my DR. pretty much just gave me warning signs to look for and that was all.
We are eager to get back to ttc. We had been trying for 2 years. I am just wondering when I might expect AF? I usually have pms, but I have had none so far that would signal AF coming? Has anyone else been in this situation who might give me an idea of when I might expect it?
It is crazy..for 2 years I DREADED old AF coming, now I wish she would just hurry up and get here. I think I’m insane.
Thanks

Michelle answers:

I had a miscarriage when I was 7 weeks along, and I didn’t need a D&C. I bleed for 5 or 6 days after my miscarriage and my doctor said that my period should come within 28 days of my miscarriage (my regular cycle).

He administered me a pregnancy test, which was negative, and I went home. So basically, I considered the bleeding after my m/c like my period.. And expected to have a normal period.. But my period never came..

35 days later I went back to the doctor to see if something was wrong… I’ve always been “on time” and it should have came on the 28th day, it was now day 35. I was impatient you might say =)

He administered me another pregnancy test, and it was positive. He told me I had already conceived again & that I was pregnant. In which, I was. They gave me an early ultrasound to see if I was indeed carrying a “new” baby.. And I was.

It was a shocker, needless to say, but my son is almost 3 years old now. I’m sorry to hear about your loss.. It’s reccommended that you wait 3 months after a m/c.. But your AF should be here (if your cycle is “normal”) in 2 or 3 days.

I’m currently ttc now, and if I don’t “feel” pregnant, I really wish for my AF to show up quickly so I can start a new cycle & a new try! It’s normal to feel like you’re feeling.. “I want to see my period” — “I don’t want to see my period” … Ups and downs. Good luck ttc~

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Your Questions About Natural Pregnancy Induction

Carol asks…

I’m 37 wks about to dip into 38wks I would like to know about naturally inducing my Labor.?

I would like to know about everyones experience about their induction more about the natural ways. I want to try and avoid chemical inducing if I can which will be scheduled to do soon. I read everything I can and learn as much as I can and of course if there is high risk threat to my child I wouldn’t do it so that would also be why I’m asking people for the experience. I am on my last string with this pregnancy I cry myself to sleep every night and I have the worst braxton hicks as well as I’m 60% effeced and 1cm dilated. I understand every threat to certain unductions so please don’t lecture me just help me by telling me your exprience.

Michelle answers:

Just take it easy…Ur baby will come out when its ready. Im 36 weeks and know how u are feeling but also no that my baby will come when he is ready to come out…

Richard asks…

I need to know the difference between the two?

I have 2 pregnancies in which I was induced with both. I am 35 weeks pregnant with my third and my doctor is talking about a possible induction at 37 weeks.

How many of you experienced induced labors and had a natural labor also? can you please tell me your experience with both? Thks

Michelle answers:

My first 2 were natural onset and my last was induced.

To be honest I much more preferred the natural onset as things seems to progress at a regular normal course.
With inducing the medication would trigger small scale but rapid contractions. While they were not as painful as the contractions I had with the first 2 there seemed to be no break between them.
This seemed to last forever as I was just in this room with nothing to do and things were not progressing. At least with natural onset you can do other things until the contractions get more intense and closer together, this helped the time go smoother.

Mandy asks…

I’m looking forward to labor…Am I crazy?

With my first, I really didn’t have fears about labor but I did use drugs (not an epidural) when I couldn’t handle the pain anymore. I was induced with her and everyone has been telling me that induction is much more intense than natural labor. After she was born, I told my (then) boyfriend that I didn’t think I could ever go through labor and delivery again.

So with my son, I want to make everything as natural as possible. It’s been a perfectly healthy pregnancy (with my daughter, I had toxemia, which is why I was induced) so I want to avoid induction and drugs. I absolutely don’t want an epidural because I think it’ll take away from the experience and I want the full experience. Maybe I’m just so excited about having this baby that I don’t care about the labor part, I just want it to start because I know that means my baby is coming. Does anyone else feel this way??
It is true that labor is different for every woman and some have a much harder! I don’t put any woman down for using pain meds or an epidural. I think I just like the thought of knowing I have more control because I went through it already and I know what I do want and what I don’t want. With my first, i just didn’t know what to expect so it was all a surprise and I kind of let other people make decisions for me.

Michelle answers:

You’re not crazy. That’s a great attitude to have. Fear of the pain can make the experience worse, IMO.

I was induced with my 2nd son and the contractions were horrendous. I didn’t want to use any pain meds but the pain got so bad I caved. I really wanted to do it without induction or pain meds but it just wasn’t in the cards. If I have a 3rd I’m using a midwife!

Chris asks…

How large is too large on an ultrasound?

I have a thyroid problem so now that I am 35 weeks I go to see the specialist twice a week. When I am there they do a sonogram and fetal monitoring. They only do his measurements every two weeks and the rest the of the sonograms they check his growth and things like that. Well I had a sonogram done this week (35 weeks) and it said he weighed almost six pounds. At 33 weeks he weighed four pounds. So that means he is gaining a pound a week. if he continues at this rate and I have him at 40 weeks he will be 11 lbs! I know the sonogram can be wrong up to two pounds later on in the pregnancy. I am going to mention this to my OB, but I was wondering at what weight should we start thinking about early induction? I want to have a natural delivery and I am quite small framed, I don’t think I could deliver a 9 lbs baby realistically. With a thyroid disorder it is possible for him to grow a lot more than normal.We will have another measurement done at 37 weeks, how much should he weight then, and how much is too much at that stage?

Michelle answers:

With my 3rd, she measured “big” (around 9 lbs) at 38 1/2 weeks. I too am small framed and have had difficult deliveries in the past, so we induced. She turned out to be normal size (7lb. 7 oz.). BUT, better safe than sorry. As long as you are “full term” I would think it would be safe to induce. But that’s always up to the doc. I’d wait until at least 38 weeks to be sure lungs are developed enough.

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Ruth asks…

Pregnant while breastfeeding a 9 month old?

I have always heard it is easier to get pregnant, right after you have given birth. I have also been told that while breastfeeding, it is possible to not get a period, and not be pregnant. I have a 9 month old I am still breastfeeding, and since I gave birth to her, I have had regular cycles. However, my last period was on March 27th.
While there is always a possibility,we have been cautious to not get pregnant, but I am not on birth control. We have always,for the past 6 years, used natural methods of birth control, and it worked well.
So my question is, could our method (pull out, and ovulation) no longer be working due to the recent pregnancy, (although really not so recent), or is it possible to have a regular cycle, then suddenly not have a period while breastfeeding?
I have already scheduled an appointment with my OB for next week, in the mean time, hubby is picking up a test today, and I would love to hear from others on the issue.
Thanks so much!
I know that breastfeeding is not a method of birth control. I never mentioned I was using that as method either.

Michelle answers:

Has your 9m old had spike in his/her feeding? Maybe if you are producing more milk it could have an effect on your cycle. I am not sure if that is a true statement – but a good guess as to maybe what is going on. HPT is probably your best bet…and try not to stress about it. Good Luck!

Joseph asks…

Cum like 1 and a half feet?

I understand that it’s normal 2 be able to come like somewhat far distances, but at 16 years old I don’t think that’s very natural. Especially since it supposedly can raise the risk of pregnancy..Etc. Is this problem a good thing or a bad thing.

Michelle answers:

Unless your having condomless sex, You’ll be fine. Condoms are amazing pieces of technology, You can take a small size condom, Wrap it around your entire forearm, Then take it off and it will shrink to its original size. All without breaking. Just don’t wear two condoms, that actually increases your chance of breaking the condoms!

Nancy asks…

Can I be held responsibile, morally and legally, for boyfriends 14 year old son?

Am I wrong is making the statement that I do not want to be responsible for boyfriends child while boyfriend is away? Away meaning out of town….out of state……..or even hospitalized, like now. The son is 14 1/2 years old and his primary parent is his mother. Can I be held responsible for this child if something were to happen to him in his father’s home, that I also live in, and his father is not around because of being hospitalized or on military assignment? Why would a mother not want her own child in her own home? Why should I have to clean up after someone elses child or feed them when a natural parent is near by? This is a real issue right now. I am 19 weeks pregnant and quite emotional right now with uncertainty of fiance’s future and all these people seem to care about is dumping the child at my house because his father owns it.
I have been accused only recently that I have been pushing him out of Dad’s life. This has all come up since engagement and pregnancy.

Michelle answers:

Has there been any formal communication between you and your bf on where the responsibility line concerning his 14yr old child and possibly, your future step-son?

There seem to be issues that’s not being talk about enough. If the mother is the primary-care-giver, then she’s responsible for providing him food and shelter. But if you’re going to be his father’s partner then you will have to be responsible for him, not legally but morally.

You need:
+ To talk to your bf about his in exlicit details. What is your role toward his son? What is he expect from you while he’s on long leave/absent from the house.
+ Tell him what you want your role to be, how you like to be treated, your expectation for the family…
+ Both of you should consider each other’s expectation, need to reach an agreeable term of parenting. Remember to included disciplinary issue. If you can’t agree on them, now is the time to get out before more time passes. You don’t want more stress, pressure and unhappiness for another at least 4 yrs (when son is 18)
+ Present to his ex-wife and son what both of you expected. This way all parties know where the lines are. No excuses for ” I thought…” or ” I assumed…”
+ Ask your husband to be supportive of you if he wants you to to help him parenting his kids. Ie: if he doesn’t clean up after himself and you ban him from coming for 2 days, your hsuband needs to enforce that also. Very important: you must be fair!!

Step-parenting can be stressfull but you chose to be in it so do your best or get out.

Robert asks…

chances of cesarean section? 37wks, 20yrs old?

my mom had it with me, but natural with my brother and sister. no complications throughout pregnancy, he is a healthy boy, had positioned right, upside down and dropped into birth canal. im afraid of an epidural leading to a c-section. im average small. what other than simple or earlier complications can lead to this? nervous, first pregnancy, extremeeee braxtons hicks, pressure, back pain…?

Michelle answers:

I’ve noticed when speaking to other moms your chance of a c section goes up if it is something that you make clear to your doctor that they are able to do. I was very adamant with mine that I would only want a c section in a life or death situation. Also just because your Mom has had one will not dictate your labor. My Mom had vaginal births with us and my sister had 2 c sections and had a vaginal. Good luck!

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Your Questions About Natural Pregnancy Test

Linda asks…

is it too early to test for pregnancy?

I had sex with my boyfriend about 2 and weeks ago, before it about 3 weeks before that date. We dont have it very often. He likes it bare back. And I am off birth control since May of 2010. I was on Depo Provera. Said about 9 months to get pregnant. Its toxic so want to be all natural until wares out. Been 10 months now.

Yesterday I felt awful, ever since then been peeing a lot frequent, feel like barfing a lot, sick to my stomach, feel like somethings in my tummy. Been gagging a lot especially when waking up and during the night tonight been puking up some stuff in my mouth and into the toilet. Stuff has been tasting a lot different I notice when eating a honey dipped donut tasted weird, pop tastes weird some smells like chocolate smells stronger than normal.

My hormones have been messed up I am not in the mood like usual, not wanting some after that, my period is 2 weeks late.

When should I get tested and whats the best one for early detection? Clearblue, First response. Dollar Store one?

IM SCARED! I need help

Michelle answers:

If you’re 2 weeks late you don’t need to even worry about an “ealry detection” test… You will have a big positive by now if you are pregnant being so late with no period. Also those do sound like early pregnancy symptoms. Good luck and I hope you get the results you want! God bless. 🙂

James asks…

How long after a miscarriage will a home pregnancy test be accurate?

I was 7 weeks along when I had a miscarriage, everything was natural, no d&c. It has been about 5 weeks since the start of the miscarriage (it lasted about a week) I took 2 home pregnancy tests yesterday and they both came out positive, could this be because my hcg levels are still up from the miscarriage or is it more likely that I am pregnant?

Michelle answers:

You can test positive for up to 6 weeks. Seeing as your 5 weeks testing positive try testing again in 2-3 weeks there might be a possibility your pregnant. I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Wish you well and hope you have a baby soon ill keep you in my prays. I know for a fact you can test positive for up to 6 weeks my first pregnancy i lost on Christmas eve 2005 i kept testing positive for weeks and the doctor told me you can test positive for 6 weeks.

Ruth asks…

The pregnancy test indicated positive, but there is a sign of period?

hi, last week, the pregnancy test indicated that my girlfriend is pregnant. So we went to see doctor and he said she is 99.9% pregnant and he counted probably pregnant for 5 weeks. However, today after we had sex, there was a litttle amount of blood coming out,seems like period. Is that normal? or may be natural abortion?

Michelle answers:

Sometimes after sex women spot when they are pregnant. If the spotting gets worse call the dr

George asks…

Sore breasts for 2-3 weeks now, negative pregnancy test??????

My husband and i would like to conceive however I have secondary amenorrhea, I had a period induced by a provera challenge 10mg for 7 days january 20th..My doctor then suggested i try natural progesterone cream for 10 days the last 10 days of my cycle, anyways 3 days into taking the cream i started my period again feb 16th, i used it the whole 10 days in march though i did not start my period, I know it’s normal for woman with amenorrhea however my breasts have been slightly sore the past 2-3 weeks, I took a preg test 1 week after my missed period then again a couple of days ago and both came out negative. My breasts never hurt, not even befor my period. The only times my breasts would be sore is when i was pregnant unfortunately i lost them..I have not gotten a blood test yet though i have a appointment with an infertility specialist april 2nd..Do you think their is a chance i still might be preg even though both tests were neg? was suppose to start period march14th, im 2 weeks late

Michelle answers:

The progesterone cream increases hormones which could make your breast hurt, but hopefully your pregnant.Sore breast was my first sign of pregnancy.It started about a week after ovulation.I took numerous pee and blood test and they were all negative.I knew though that something wasn’t right.I finally got a positive result at 5 weeks pregnant.I would suggest retesting in a few days.Good luck!!!!!!!!!

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Your Questions About Oldest Natural Pregnancy

Donald asks…

Bleeding and Pregnant?

Having been fighting my friend thinks that its okay to bleed after the first month when your pregnant. But years of health class told me that you lost your baby,
Can you please finish this?
Here’s the essay we have to answer for the final (in a summary)
“A 15 year old girl gets pregnant and never contacts a doctor with taking 2 pregnancy tests (positive). A month and week into when she should have her normal cycle she bleeds a irregular amount.
Has she lost the baby and is this normal?

My answer is-
Yes, she has had a natural abortion, and her cycle will return regular next month.

Is this true?

Michelle answers:

If she took a prego test and it was positive she should have went to the docotor. After a month into pregnancy and starting to bleed could be a number of things not nessicarily a misscariage. There is a number of reasons as to why she would have bled a month into pregnancy. Yes the number one answer would be misscariage but again you never know for sure till you go to the doctor and they tell you yes or no. Other reasons as to why you would bleed would be old blood backed up and finally releases ( yes this is true) hemeraging, a number of reasons to go. Again all of the other possibilities could lead to a misscariage yes but again you never know till a doctor tells you yes or no

James asks…

Rheumatoid Arthritis?

I am 23 years old and have recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. What are good natural herbs to take? Does anyone have any advice? I believe I gotten this after I had my first child and still very much want to have more but don’t know if thats apart of my future. I have read many stories are pregnancy while have RA. Everyday is a struggle… Today however I feel great!!!

Michelle answers:

I have RA and just turned 49 and am still mobile, no joint replacements. First signs of Arthritis, when I was 21, so guess I am doing well. Tired, but well. I saw a Rheumatologist who put me on Evening Primrose Oil and I now have this prescribed by my Physician and get it free. I really have not looked back since starting this snake oil, all those red hot swollen joints gone and I am active. I am not up on natural herbs, but I do know their is some link between cholesterol and inflammation, therefore keep to a low fat diet if you can.

Ken asks…

How do you reconcile being Catholic and using contraception?

I was born Catholic and religion is important to me, but at the same time, I don’t want to have too many children. I married my first boyfriend, and we’ve been married for 11 years. We have a 3 year old son and 8 1/2 month old twins. Life is full.

I know about Natural Family Planning. I have actually used it to get pregnant, but never used it to avoid pregnancy. I’m afraid about it not be effective.

I also know that using contraception is a mortal sin.

I am having internal conflict, because clearly the idea of contraception and Catholicism doesn’t mix.

If you are Catholic and uses contraception, how do you reconcile these within yourself?

Michelle answers:

Hi — I’ve been Catholic for almost 5 years, and I’ve been using NFP for 14 years because I can’t be on the pill for health reasons and because I have a latex allergy that makes barrier methods impossible.

I don’t have oodles of kids. My kids are 8, 5.5 and 4.

If you have used NFP to achieve pregnancy, then you know a lot about how your body works, and you know that you can’t get pregnant if you have sex when there is no egg available to fertilize. So really, you shouldn’t have so many doubts about NFP. Anyway, there are several different NFP systems — the one you were using might not give you so much confidence, but another one that is really scientific, like the Creighton Model, would. And if you are really worried about getting pregnant, you pad the “assumed fertile” days by an extra day or two in either direction.

There really is no good way for a Catholic to “reconcile” him/herself to committing a mortal sin on an ongoing basis. A mortal sin is a mortal sin, and you just never know when you will be suddenly at the end of your life without a chance to repent. Also, if you try to convince yourself that committing a mortal sin is okay because of your situation, you risk developing a malformed conscience, which makes it easier for you to commit other sins in other areas of your life.

Look, it is a sacrifice to obey this teaching when you are in a situation where you need to avoid pregnancy. But as you know, sacrificing something for the sake of Christ is not a bad thing. It’s actually a very good thing to do, and He will honor you for the sacrifice.

Lisa asks…

supportive advice after recurrent miscarriages?

unfortunatly this year we have sent 3 angles back to heaven i havnt gotten past 7 weeks earliet was 5 weeks im on a waiting list for a fertility clinic for testing to see why iv lost our babies,

im looking for anyone thats had recurrent m/c then successful pregnancy but im also very interested in natural ways to get my body better ie homeopathy

little info about me im married we have a 18 month old im currently going gym and have become fitter i weigh 98kg and 168cm

any advice or info would be appreciated
i was diagnosed PCOS almost a year ago iv had pelvic examinations internally with a ultrasound too

Michelle answers:

I had four miscarriages before my first baby. It turned out that there was one hormone my body wasn’t making properly, so I had to take it by medication through my pregnancies. Once they discovered the cause of my miscarriages, it was simple to solve. I now have 3 lovely children and one on the way!

The fact that you already have one baby shows that your body can carry a baby to term. That is good news, and I wish you well as you pursue answers.

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