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Csection and breastfeeding 1 I'm curious, but is this your first child? You sound awfully know-it-all and... moving furniture... 2 Well, I was a teen once, and I had no interest in being a teen mother, or being pregnant at all, so I was very very careful. I never... 37 week update 3 Well, there you go - I'm at term!! Everything hunky dory healthwise, and I checked with doc that the hospital rooms have birthing balls (they... Group Says Abu Ghraib Case Part of Pattern Group Says Abu Ghraib Case Part of Pattern The buttociated Press Wednesday, April 27, 2005; 9:52 PM NEW YORK -- Muslims in U.S. custody have... Sometimes there just isn't data Well, my kiddo managed to be that unique. If there's a case report on an identical... My largeness I have an OB appointment on Monday and wondered what you thought. I measured my fundal height last night, but in my "noviceness" I am not sure I did it completely... My largeness 7 CY I think it has nothing to do with your perhaps delivering early (unless you think your dates are way off). Lots of women with bigger funal measurements produce normal or small... My largeness 8 CY sure I will be did it 37 as much DD. DD birth to a over like I Oh, who can... My largeness 9 CY deliver, the knowing VBAC, birth. Well, one article I've been reading lately (here it is: says that u-s has a margin of error of +-- 1 week per trimester... My largeness 10 at full term it can be +-- 2 pounds.. and ultrasound is the least accurate method, anyways, for determining fetal weight before delivery... Guilty Parenting was 4 months old feeding question No? I must be a REALLY bad Mum then! It's not that I spend a lot of time admiring myself for being such a great parent -- but I generally believe that I'm doing... Guilty Parenting was 4 months old feeding question 12 Chookie bad mum. :) lovely sense great I mean keep up is that children in over and over DS, and one of manage have no dying... Guilty Parenting was 4 months old feeding question 13 Stop right there and let that sink in. She will swear she wasn't because she likely wasn't. She was not super-perfect-uber-happy-utterly-patient... infant stroller options, please help 14 Elana the basket, You know what they say about opinions... :) We got a similar one from Graco - ...and I love the mechanism for releasing it to fold up - it is MUCH easier than the other... Shiny updatemore test detail 15 Jenrose Someone else did a google search on 4q21.1-q21.3 and mentioned there were results but not what to make of them. So I looked too. The chromosome 4 long arm (q) band... Shiny updatemore test detail 16 There's no reason not to suppose it either. If frequent feeding and ample milk intake shifted her sleep-wake pattern significantly so that she started waking up... how to deal with nanny at home 17 Pologirl I actually have a lot of things I plan to do... I just haven't started yet! ;) My company lets me stop 4 weeks early, so I may... how to deal with nanny at home 18 IMO I would find a new nanny. As a nanny myself it would irk me if my employer were not... how to deal with nanny at home 19 I think your basic point - that it's worth bringing up any issues as quickly as possible - is an excellent one. It's good practice in ANY relationship, especially one... how to deal with nanny at home 20 Elizabeth H Bonesteel horrified have You obviously know next to nothing about that case and the fact that you "live in the state in which it happened" does not give you any greater insight... how to deal with nanny at home 21 Elizabeth H Bonesteel Really? And yet you were unable to cite a single piece of evidence from those transcripts in support of your contention that "Ms. Woodward... how to deal with nanny at home 22 Leslie Are these big issues? (1) She does not squeeze the sponge dry when she's done washing, so it's a disgusting, wet, soppy mess. (2) She has slight nearsightedness, but she won't... how to deal with nanny at home 23 First of all, why are you going on maternity leave so early? Since you know your delivery date, you could of saved more of your maternity leave... how to deal with nanny at home 24 Irrational Number Well, I think it's all negotiable in my book. It's perfectly reasonable to want a nanny who is also experienced with child development issues. If I had a child who was delayed and... how to deal with nanny at home 25 Before I go into your points: am I reading this correctly that you've only got her for 4 more weeks, or did... how to deal with nanny at home 26 Melania I just started maternity leave and it's 4 weeks until my c-section. I've had this nanny for almost two years now. Yeah, I know... This is mommy guilt here... how to deal with nanny at home 27 Irrational Number you've But, what I meant was, is she sticking around after your c-section, or will you be flying solo with... how to deal with nanny at home 28 Irrational Number That's not a big issue. I don't think that's any of your business. I'm nearsighted, and I don't wear glbuttes most of... how to deal with nanny at home 29 LOL. That's annoying, but I'd probably clbuttify it as not a big issue. Have you asked her to please wring out... how to deal with nanny at home 30 As someone with a nanny--ah, if only it were that easy! Finding and hiring a... how to deal with nanny at home 31 Actually Amy made a great point about you staying home and this is how you responded: "'being supermom also means being yourself' and... unipolar depression, vitamin B12, and folate unipolar depression, vitamin B12, and folate (Updated 4-26-04) Taylor MJ, Carney S, Geddes J, Goodwin G. Folate for depressive disorders. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(2):CD003390. "BACKGROUND: There are... Altering the Brain's Chemistry Altering the Brain's Chemistry to Elevate Mood By Donald Brown, N.D., Alan R. Gaby, M.D... First shots 34 Why delay shots? Are they not given at certian ages for a reason? I dont know what your... First shots 35 Sarah, Some babies have reactions and some don't. I don't believe in medicating "just in case". Here is what I'd do -- I'd not give her anything before... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Need Advice My ds is 21 months old and will be 2 years when my dd is born. Ds is a very, very... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Need Advice! 37 I only have one child, but for 10 days, I cared for 3 kiddos 2.5 years and under (the youngest was 3 months old). The middle one was 14 months at the... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Need Advice! 38 deal to antsy. He doesn't understand consequences yet? Whatever gave you that idea? It sounds like you're being too nice. I'm not suggesting that... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Need Advice! 39 We started doing the "naughty spot" technique after watching Supernanny, and I really do think it works. Taylor's mind really... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Need Advice! 40 Amy but they need have and EYE that that him, to the area say, Mommy to out as... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice Amy There are many schools of thought that a child less than about 2 1-2 - 3 years old will have a difficult time understanding consequences properly. It's discussed all the time... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice I realize this thread is old and you may not still be around to read, but I have been away on a family... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice I've just read all of the replies here, too, so your response is not too old! After reading... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice my today him) it kids Hi Paula, You might check out the book 1-2-3 Magic from your library - just to get a feel for it... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice my today him) it kids of cupboard, hard mindful child boy Hi Paula, I just wanted to mention that I understand totally your decision not to go with the... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice You have mentioned that your son is behind in comprehension, speach and doesnt cope well in... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice The supernanny has done the "naughty step" with a child just under age 2. It aired here in Australia last week. I was at a function today where a child behavourist was a guest speaker... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice I used some consequences with my kids when they were under two. It worked fairly well. Things like removing the cup-plate if they started... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice Paula, I think some consequence issues, be it time outs or taking the toy away, should... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice They don't recommend time-out or such things for a couple of reasons. Language facility may not be good enough to understand explanations well. Toddlers are rarely able to be under "verbal control... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice idea? - is kids Ok, I wouldn't call Dr. Phil an expert, necessarily (although I started the whole TV... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Advice I hate to barge in on Amy's post, but I had a few more thoughts...see below. It takes a lot longer than 3 for a child to make "logical choices based... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Need Advice! 53 A few observations: 1) It is hard, and it will get more challenging with a newborn. 2) It will get better, but probably not soon. 3) Get help. Can you hire a mother's helper... New Baby On The Way Busy Toddler Need Advice! 54 Mine are that far apart. My toddler was an easy one though. If I were you I'd make a super safe... Riding in a car while pregnant Why do doctors in France advise against it Greetings, I'm American, my wife is French and we live in France and are expecting our... Riding in a car while pregnant Why do doctors in France advise against it 56 I'm late to answer... I'm french, living in the US. I never heard of that in the... Riding in a car while pregnant Why do doctors in France advise against it 57 I've never heard of such a thing. I think it's wise if you are planning a long car... Riding in a car while pregnant Why do doctors in France advise against it Honestly, I think it is a bogus concern. Here's what I could find in the medical literature: J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2004 Feb;30... rats what to do 59 At our old house we had a mouse problem in our garage. We put out... rats what to do 60 Hi Em, when I lived in NY at his hospital with rat bites. Most of the time it was always children 5 and under because of the size factor. I would avoid... rats what to do 61 OK. From the follow-ups and your responses, I get it that you are renting, and that you do not own the house... Urgent help required 62 Sorry for taking so long to reply. We were away last weekend, so I haven't really had a chance to sit down to this properly until now. them this a man Ah... Urgent help required 63 Not a problem. Debating on newsgroups is something I enjoy in my spare time as well. left good for he... Epidural during labor linked to posterior presentation My first thought was that the mother reclines on the bed with an epidural and that this... 38.5 week update My bp is being good for me this week. My bp and pulse are really high when I first walk in, but after resting they are... 38.5 week update Well, I had a very easy, AROM induction with my third baby and would choose AROM-only over pitocin any... ouch, update and grumble well I did get it checked out and the doc thought it seemed like gall bladder pain, so the next... Bad dream hypothetical loss ment Hi folks, I had a bad dream last night in which I lost this baby :( Something... Book recommendations 69 Chookie Ummm, you don't have to be poor to be challenged to pay for what could easily be $10-20k worth of bills. And, as I said, even if you were interested... Book recommendations 70 Even in your capital city, though? I wasn't actually thinking about home births. Home births in NSW last year were about 0.1% of all births -- to compare, 0.4% were in the didn't-make-it-to... Book recommendations 71 Chookie Was she in Washington state or Washington DC? WA state tends to be a bit more earthy birthy... Book recommendations 72 Ericka Kammerer Naomi Smith in distance) DC, definitely. There you go; in fact, in the book she talks about the hospital she first gave birth in having special, pretty-but... Book recommendations 73 Ericka Kammerer If she up with Naomi Wolf, Smith in the My take on it was that Naomi Wolf went it with a great deal of confidence in the obstetrical profession, and especially... Morning sickness nighmare... 74 I'm so sorry your wife is feeling so awful. This sounds exactly like me, from about 6 weeks until about 14, and I really sympathize. Most of the... Morning sickness nighmare... 75 merr1 I haven't had morning sickness quite so badly, but the only thing that works when... Morning sickness nighmare... 76 merr1 Sorry to hear this... If it's any consolation, a lot of us have horrible first trimesters... For coping with constant nausea and vomiting, it's all trial... frustrated! 77 R&T and am longer but if be lightly some Hi Tina! Sounds like you're doing all the right stuff - some babies... frustrated! 78 I buttume you've never given birth before. If so, you should know that the median date for giving birth for women who are having their first babies is 41w1d (8... frustrated! 79 Here's the study. (It's a little confusing because it talks in terms of days from conception-ovulation rather than the LMP date. But if you do... frustrated! 80 Circe that first because Normally, that's a safe bet. :) Thanks. I've copied and pasted it into a file breastled... frustrated! 81 Ooh, ouch. Pulling the dead baby card. Bad doctor, no cookie! Seriously, though, I know how hard it is to decline in the fact of an authority figure, but if you've done... frustrated! 82 may "Overdue" have labour I really am sorry you felt the criticism was toward you! Now in response to you, let... frustrated! 83 This is one of those "live and learn" sorts of things. Never tell anyone your precise due date. It doesn't mean anything except that... My birth story or how I wimped out This is a little late, since I gave birth to my son on April 21st. I've been a little busy. Our daughter was born two... Wierd boob activity Grymma That could very well be. Prolactinomas are buttociated with infertility issues as well as excess levels of prolactin (which can lead to... Feeling Disconnected 86 I can completely relate. I'm almost 22 weeks. This is my first pregnancy. I have only felt minor movements, nothing to get too excited about. Everyday my husband comes home and says, "So, what... Feeling Disconnected 87 With this one, it's been different. For a start, I'm busier. With No 1, I always knew how far along I was, and... Travel at 2829 weeks 88 On Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:08:40 -0700, Amy No problem. If you feel up to it, you should be just fine. Make sure... Emily Rose Birth Story Due to Gestational Diabetes & high blood pressure I was booked in to be induced on Wednesday 27th April at 8am. I was advised... Emily Rose Birth Story 90 Congratulations, Karen and baby Emily! What a long ordeal that ended very quickly. Kelly #4 2-15-05 Due to Gestational Diabetes & high blood pressure I was booked in to be induced on Wednesday 27th... Emily Rose Birth Story 91 Due to Gestational Diabetes & high blood pressure I was booked in to be induced on Wednesday 27th April... Emily Rose Birth Story 92 Beautiful story, and another congrats! Thanks for sharing :-) I went from 3cm to 7cm very quickly - nobody quite believed... Emily Rose Birth Story 93 great story. congrats. why did the midwife wrestle the gas and air off you? sounds a bit distressing... Emily Rose Birth Story 94 Karen, Congratulations and welcome to little Emily! I liked this part best: LOL! I also liked the Dragnet*** writing style. : ) Todd... first OB appt I met with my regular OB for the first time today since the HPT. (had... first OB appt 96 V. Wow, I don't really like any of those options. Normally, I'd say definitely go with the midwifery care... first OB appt 97 It is so sad that you have this added stress. I knew right away I wanted a midwife so that things were done in my... first OB appt 98 V. the although he'd Are you married to my husband? Seriously, he got absolutely wiggy at the very idea of having the baby at home. We fought over it long before we were ever... first OB appt 99 V. Oddly (well, not so oddly when you think about it), engineers are often very strong homebirth proponents once they get some... Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks Interesting article out... --Jodi Review: Episiotomies May Bring More Risks By CARLA K. JOHNSON, buttociated Press Writer For years, some doctors... The 50 Dollar Shrug I pumped milk We drove to Portland We only got turned around once trying to find OHSU We found the CRDC (Genetic clinic... The 50 Dollar Shrug 102 Jenrose head) much and choking know how someone LOL! I hear that sigh! You seem to be in very good spirits and have a good... The 50 Dollar Shrug 103 Jenrose know how someone Quite. I remember once saying to the parents of a baby with Down's syndrome that, although we knew that there were some... The 50 Dollar Shrug 104 Jenrose know how Didn't you get your crystal ball? I heard that they hand them out after every birth... ;) You never know how smart your child will be, or... The 50 Dollar Shrug 105 It'll probably take a good deal of time to work out what makes your baby unique. At the moment she sounds like she is reaching developmental milestones. She seems... The 50 Dollar Shrug 106 Regarding the gagging-choking episodes: Of course, I haven't seen Shiny, but Victoria used to have horrible, wretched bouts of gagging-retching... Concerns over 'female chemicals Concerns over 'female chemicals'", BBC News, May 4, 2005, Chemicals in oral contraceptives and food containers harm the development of baby mice and... My 37+2 week update Wow...so here we are already, at the end..the final countdown. Seems like it... Warning, this is definitely a rant I know I shouldn't get so worked up, but oh my word!!! My sister's doctor is a piece of work. He is in practice with the... Warning, this is definitely a rant 110 I think this seems to be happening more frequently than the average person is aware. I've been on maternity leave for weeks, and... Warning, this is definitely a rant 111 and I agree, but I also think she's willing to go along with it. I just know I'd never go to him or recommend him to... braxton hicks On Thu, 05 May 2005 15:31:29 +0100, Mark Jones It is easiest to tell the difference between movement and BH if... Travel + pregnancy. Recommended or not We have a couple camping trips planned for this spring and summer... One is coming up in just under 2 weeks, which will bring me up to just... Travel + pregnancy. Recommended or not 114 I'm still not sure if I'll make it for the summer camping trip planned. We leave on Friday for this first camping trip, and I definitely feel more... Travel + pregnancy. Recommended or not 115 On Thu, 05 May 2005 18:06:58 +0000, xkatx If you feel up to it, just go! Make sure you do get plenty of breaks on... Travel + pregnancy. Recommended or not 116 The one coming up should be fine, I would imagine. Is this your first baby? I'm 21 weeks right now and recently discussed traveling with my... Travel + pregnancy. Recommended or not 117 I don't see any either, unless, of course, I'd be trapped sleeping in a tent. I have enough troubles sleeping, and sleeping on the ground... Travel + pregnancy. Recommended or not 118 xkatx summer... just a 2-3 because a tent tent the one to sit weeks? a wouldn't I'm with Ericka, that I wouldn't be doing it anyway . . . I've done loads of camping, and it's just... Travel + pregnancy. Recommended or not 119 Haha I still enjoy camping, and we had even planned to bring the bikes (not me... Miscarriage 120 are. his but Right, but you could say the same thing about people responding to the guy's post. The OP... Miscarriage 121 Sorry, that was what I meant - the OP of the a$$hole should have been snipped. I know it isn't deleted, in fact it's probably archived in... my baby came today, yay Hi everyone, I did have the baby today, and I am in the hospital now with an internet connection, but the baby was actually born in the car... Still on this feckin' island Moan ahead, with bonus points to those who get the reference in the subject. Very uneventful 39 week appt. BP was 130-80, urine was clear, weight not checked :-), baby now 3-5 palpable, still LOA... hyperviscosity A doctor just came and told me my newborn has hyperviscosity, which he said is too high a percentage of red blood cells in the blood. Her red... hyperviscosity Hang in there. It probably is related to your ITP (that more so than delayed cord clamping, since studies don't show a clear relationship with cord clamping) and to your diabetic status... hyperviscosity Obscurity, linux I just wonder - is it possible that your daughter's numbers only look unusual because they aren't... kegels 127 CJRA, If you get the time, would you ask the poster in Holland to ask her childbirth educator for the scientific evidence that women should "absolutely NOT" do kegels? Researchers in New Zealand Kruger et... kegels 128 Jake Mysterio sense to a trusted Holland, that much country against The only thing I can think of is that in the three or four places... Helmy Horkel's EPINO privates dilator HELMY HORKEL'S EPI-NO privates DILATOR See the very end of this post... Are you sure... Terrible tearing' wo episiotomy I'm embarrbutted to say that I thought sometimes uterus and owner fatigue and can't push the baby out. Thanks - your post accords... Terrible tearing' wo episiotomy Obscurity, linux Ericka Kammerer writes: Well, there is an interesting question here, if a rather morbid one. Could it-does it-did it ever happen that a baby and mother both die with the baby's head... Delurking Hi, all! I've been busy lurking around for the last week or so, and I didn't know how else to show face around here, so I thought I'd just start like this and see where... Turning Baby realise the down. I understand what you're saying, and I know the baby should have plenty of room to be moving all over the place... Young lady, that will go on your permanent record So, last night I went to the LLL meeting to see if anyone knew anything about my doctor. No luck. I also described the issues I'm having (to recap, I'm nervous as all hell that... Young lady, that will go on your permanent record! 135 Yes. No. Go find a midwife. It's hard to find a doctor who sees induction as a last... Young lady, that will go on your permanent record! 136 Amy anything (to three medical sucks make my I to Those are good reasons - I know I said privately that taking the GTT is something I am basically supportive of, since it... Young lady, that will go on your permanent record! 137 snip stuff about GTT 'cause I'm clueless on that When I went for my initial bloodwork appt at the OBs and met with the nurse, the nurse told me that I will have... Young lady, that will go on your permanent record! 138 Amy You've got to find a doctor who will practice the way you want! My obstetrician retired and I HATED his replacement. So, at 29... Young lady, that will go on your permanent record! 139 us already told you in the "frustration" thread that you should run, not walk, from a doctor who pulls the "dead... Young lady, that will go on your permanent record! 140 long, sad, concerning, but totally expected story deleted Amy! You've got to ask??!!? Drop this guy like... Engineers and OBs was Young lady, that will go on your permanent record ENGINEERS AND OBs... See below. Excellent point. With OBs routinely closing birth canals up to 30% and routinely keeping birth canals closed the "extra... Young lady, that will go on your permanent record! 142 Amy Yes. Yes, or better yet, find a midwife. You appear to have some very clear ideas on what you want for your birth. Those things should be respected (seeing as I... your opinion please 143 R&T I think you have to do what you honestly feel comfortable with, not what you think you ought to... your opinion please 144 on With my 1st, I wouldn't have cared if there were 50 med. students in the room with me while I was pushing. I had made a big deal out... your opinion please 145 Let me tell you two very short birth stories, from an DH perspective. Clara: In this case, we had Monika's best friend at the time present. She was the nurturing, supportive kind, but generally... your opinion please 146 My opinion is that for me I wouldn't want anyone there other than dh (and possibly either dd if I felt they were ready, and I was ready). To me it's important... length of pushing stage in second pregnancy Hi everyone, So, my lovely doctor (and she really is lovely) mentioned for about the hundredth time today that second babies come faster and... length of pushing stage in second pregnancy 148 Melania Oh, puhleeze. I can't imagine why she would think either that 45 minutes is a very short 2nd stage or that... length of pushing stage in second pregnancy 149 necessarily recommend faster!). I don't think 45 minutes is fast for a first-timer, necessarily, but I don't think it's slow, either. It wasn't until after my first baby's birth (30 min. pushing... length of pushing stage in second pregnancy 150 Well, the law of averages says that your labor and pushing stage will both be shorter with subsequent babies than with your first, but there... length of pushing stage in second pregnancy 151 both aren't any pushing go from baby. was and, later. labors, if I It may have been your second birth I was... length of pushing stage in second pregnancy 152 Nikki exact when can faster." for me with likely. much as about nice. I wonder if she's pegged me as the type who will... measuring small, HELP Whoa! 2 cm difference with well within normal range. This is nothing to get excited about! This... Foreskin Restoration Oring Method In case you were circumcised and don't agree with your parents' decision to have a go at you with sharp instruments (talk about social blind spots--think of all the milder forms... DS 3yo visitPed. on club foot Hi folks, DS had his 3yo well-child visit yesterday. At 3, he's exactly 3'3" tall, which... DS 3yo visitPed. on club foot That's cute. :) Sounds good! Did he refer to it as metatarsus adductus? True clubfoot means the heel of the foot isn't inside the pocket of the heel, plus other stuff, of course. My daughter's... Oh the cute... Shiny Update and pics Saw the ENT yesterday. She used the scope and thus became the only doctor to ever hear Shiny really... love of baby Oh, a blue-eyed and a brown-eyed person can produce blue-eyed children all day... I think The Rash is back Well, after several days of trying desperately to ignore my itchy belly, I have come... no blanket Micah's been sleeping in his crib for the last 3 weeks, and since he now thrashes around... Useless Baby Gear 161 Cuddlefish buy only I think my dh and I have a similar philosophy. We actually... Useless Baby Gear 162 I'll chime in here, also... - Crib: I thought we'd co-sleep and wouldn't need a crib. We did* co-sleep for 5 months, but now he's in his crib... Useless Baby Gear 163 a a I personally don't agree with Larry and I will tell you why I used them at some point in... Useless Baby Gear 164 Cuddlefish You know it really, really depends, and things will change as your baby grows and you see what fits with your lifestyle. Really, in your position, I just wouldn't buy much of anything in... Useless Baby Gear 165 Cuddlefish Ok, this creeps me out a little. Food goes in my kitchen sink, like raw chicken and stuff. And I can't imagine putting... Useless Baby Gear 166 I actually like my baby bathtub because it fits in the sink and I feel it is a bit less of a PITA than using the sink. Sure, it may seem useless because its... Useless Baby Gear 167 Gosh Amy you are in a contrary mood. My home is extremely clean - clean enough to eat in, and as a matter of fact, live in too. That includes a baby. I dispose of my... Useless Baby Gear 168 I'm just going to lump all my replies in here, to save time... I have guests coming in 30 minutes for brunch. I must say that the... Useless Baby Gear 169 Oh, yes... I remember a case like that with my son... We had a MAJOR problem with a... Useless Baby Gear 170 Heh heh... By the time my baby was a few weeks old I generally still had no... Useless Baby Gear Obscurity, linux 171 Amy writes: SHE-ack - it's Scottish Gaelic. It's a screen name, e.g. so that I can sound off about my toddler DS if I like and not worry... Useless Baby Gear 172 Sidheag McCormack wondering...) can Wow. I wasn't even close. I was thinking "SHID-egg," which isn't very melodious! :) I've been thinking about switching to a pseudonym for that very... Useless Baby Gear 173 I realised I needed to change cleaning products when I was more worried about DS touching... Useless Baby Gear Obscurity, linux 174 Amy writes: Lol, that's a good strategy! Of course if my DS ends up anything like as internet-competent as I'd like and buttume, it'd take him... Useless Baby Gear 175 My DD started going into the family tub when she was 5 months old and outgrew the bathroom sink. I use Comet to clean the... Useless Baby Gear 176 Marie Crouching next to the tub isn't my idea of a good time, but I finally (only took me three kids) found a solution that solved a lot of... Useless Baby Gear 177 In message, Sidheag McCormack Reading the great questions of cleanliness of kitchen sinks (and being considered a cleaning weenie by my friends) compels me to chime in.... would I used for be a terribly I... Useless Baby Gear 178 Amy, this comes across as quite judgemental. You think me wanting to go easy on new baby... Useless Baby Gear 179 Sinks get cleaned and sanitized. It's not a problem. I use the sink for other foods-veggies after using it for meats and things. Comet... Useless Baby Gear Obscurity, linux 180 Amy writes: So you never use the same sink you use for raw chicken to: a... Useless Baby Gear 181 It does vary from family to family, lifestyle to lifestyle and baby to baby... Some "extra" things I had, both useless... Useless Baby Gear 182 Cuddlefish do something product of have We found to be useless: -- Swing. Neither of my kids liked it. Older one became obsessed with swinging when she... Useless Baby Gear Obscurity, linux 183 postfromjan writes: Ah, another real YMMV one, and that's a pain, because they aren't cheap. My DS loves his swing, and has done almost since the first... Useless Baby Gear 184 Sue his scratch it to do, too LOL - we tried biting them first, actually, on the recommendation of tje resident pediatrician at the hospital... Useless Baby Gear 185 Hi Jacqueline, I'd say it makes sense to look at it in the other direction, and ask yourself what you really need to have on hand before the... Useless Baby Gear 186 Hi Debbie, I should have prefaced my list with "these are the things that I see as bare essentials," of course, but in response... Question Finding out love being disapointed I feel like I'm a bad mom. I have a DS that is turning 5 in July. My DH and I have been trying to have another one for 2... Question Finding out love being disapointed 188 On Sun, 08 May 2005 13:46:06 -0500, Shell I know how it feels to desperately want a baby girl, but that doesn't make you a bad mom. You have bonded with your... Question Finding out love being disapointed 189 Shell Your not the worst mom in the world, or even an bad mom! We were surprised with DS1 and I didn't care... Question Finding out love being disapointed 190 Shell to have (yay!!) what I of my to be this and start to a boy I be Hi Shell... You are not the worst mom in the world. I know lots of people... Question Finding out love being disapointed 191 Dave Leason house and I a lot bonding tarted We have a boy, and decided to find out this baby's love at our routine scan because we wanted to have the lead... Question Finding out love being disapointed 192 Ericka Kammerer bit knowledge, in mom, baby's Oh, I agree. I should have mentioned that with my first, I went through... Question Finding out love being disapointed 193 Shell Barring really serious emotional issues, if you feel disappointment at the birth, it will be a... how on earth do you cope in the last few weeks I've had 3 days of not being in sole charge of a toddler and over that 3 days everything seems to have changed, my SPD which has been... how on earth do you cope in the last few weeks 195 Anne Rogers" wrote stay biggest but right I've spent a not insignificant amount of time just sitting on the sofa in my jammies with my feet up and CBeebies... how on earth do you cope in the last few weeks 196 cbeebies :-), couldn't live without it! I'm not, but I am seeing my midwife tomorrow, I will ask her... couldn't believe this When I was at the hospital on Thursday, the midwife asked me something about appointment with consultant... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment New thread started under new breastle, in hopes that thereby the OP in the miscarriage thread, plus anyone else who doesn't want anything further to do with this particular addition to life's nastiness, will... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment. 199 not these You are under the impression that I get my kicks by hurting others. You cite examples to back your false impression. The truth is that I give my honest opinion. I might... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment. 200 For some reason I didn't see this post on Google when it first appeared and have... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment. 201 Sarah Vaughan I'm glad to see that Todd meet his challenge. Again, I am not responsible for the emotions... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment. 202 Attempt at replying, Take 2: You're responsible for your own actions and their results. If you choose to... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment. 203 Yes. You told me it was not your intention of being offensive to Ilse. You nonetheless managed to do so. That's why I think it was a combination of poor... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment. 204 Sarah Vaughan Do you ever take responsibility for your own inability of comprehension? The responsible reply: My apologies, I thought you were being sarcastic. I'm glad that you retracted your initial post and... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment. 205 Holy cow! I was expecting a-thingummy-thingummy-f to go through my entire post answering each of my points in detail and probably getting pretty PO'd about it, and... To agsf was: Miscarriage General nastiness ment. 206 Had, not have. Oh, no. Because I thought you'd made a decision that it would be better not to do so. The world is... Strange rash Shortly after we found out we were pregnant, I noticed these little red dots on my chest. They're hard to explain... The best way I can explain it is they... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests 208 Well, having had a baby with a post-birth diagnosis of chromosomal abnormality, I can honestly say I'm VERY glad we didn't find out during the pregnancy. In our... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests 209 After much thought we decided against any testing (other than what the u-s might have shown up). I was sure I wouldn't have a termination if the amnio... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests 210 Ericka Kammerer not how i just MHO babies. I disagree with it being worthwhile to have non-invasive tests. If they are not 99% or more in accuracy, they are useless IMO. With my... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests 211 In fact, I know Drs that will refuse to do an amnio-CVS if the age related or screen related risk is lower than the 1-200 risk of miscarriage (and Ericka's right... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests 212 CJRA As far as I've ever found, there isn't really a "one stop shopping" sort of website or book. If you want details, though, you could probably google in m.k.p for past discussions. (I'm a... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests Obscurity, linux There's "more than you ever wanted to know" about various kinds of testing for Downs in this document: and here's a book chapter about the 11-14 week scan and... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests 214 We also decided on the nuchal fold test with blood screen (it's scheduled for Fri) for similar reasons. I probably wouldn't terminate for Downs, Turners or Klinefelters in the... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests 215 Link opens groups.google.com.) I was 39 when I got pregnant. I didn't really think about not testing, but I didn't want to do the amnio. Of... Triple Screen, Amnio, other tests 216 a) I know. b) I didn't. It did reduce my anxiety to a manageable level, though. c) I know that too - ultrasounds are often quite spectacularly useless. I phrased it badly, I think... update, SPD and other things I have a scan tomorrow to check my gall bladder etc. I have to fast... Awarness Ribbon Lapel Pins For Sale I have for sale home made Awarness Ribbon Lapel Pins. I make Awarness Ribbons for all causes. Here are a few of the ones that I make : Short bowel syndrome, Transplant, HD... Sunless Tanner During PG 219 Amy of to can buttociate What was the Munsters woman's name?? Lily, right? Actually, though, there is that beautiful Irish (well, I think Irish) colouring of black or almost-black hair, porcelain skin (with rosy... Sunless Tanner During PG 220 My husband and his brothers are like this. It is so neat. My hubby is brown hair-brown eyes, one brother is red hair-hazel eyes, and the third... Painting I wouldn't think anything wrong with painting something like a room's walls or painting pictures on a piece of... Chat with Dr. Moritz 9 PM ET Wed. May 11 2005 Jacques Moritz,M.D. --- Ask your questions about high-risk pregnancy and complication after fertility treatment. We've all gotten the same... GDS Necessary or not xkatx Oh yes, you can google for lots and lots of debates over this ;-) My position is... Treatments for mental illness, could cause up to 15,000 heart attack rests a year US Common drugs 'cause 1,200 heart attack rests a year' By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor 11 May 2005 Millions... The Depixal Dance of rest The Depixal Dance of rest the Stelazine Stomp Modecate Meander Haloperidol Hop Lithium Leap Largactyl Lunge Clozaril Clomp Carbomazapine... OT: Question about toddlers eye 226 Cheryl Yesterday my son, who is almost 4, kinda had a watery eye... I didnt think much of it cause... OT: Question about toddlers eye 227 Amy I think different things are sometimes called pink eye. My kids have had conjunctivitis that... Update on sister's induction It's been a busy couple of days otherwise I would have posted sooner. My sister went in for her induction... Genetic Counseling Appointment I had a genetic counseling appointment today. We were hoping to find a possible cause for Mariam's rest, anything we should... first trimester ends when There's no magic day when the risk of things gets lower, but if you have made it to twelve weeks, the baby is in... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we Hi everyone, you may remember some of my prior posts regarding an IUGR threat but the baby was born... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we! 232 What are you doing about positions for him after eating and such? What kind of cereal are you using? Rice cereal is terribly constipating IME, and I switched to oatmeal... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we! 233 Welches I 18 month Interesting--oats do exactly the opposite in our family. If he ever started to get stopped up, a few spoonfuls of oatmeal would clear... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we! 234 All children are different. Banana is the other thing #2 has problems with. That's interesting because it's on the list of "possible allergies" don't... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we! 235 Welches Absolutely. Thus my suggestion to try oatmeal if rice was making baby constipated. What kind of problems? Constipation? Bananas are known to be constipating... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we! 236 Yes, constipating. I had to check all fruit stuff I bought as lots seem to put in banana without saying (except in ingredients) I know... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we! 237 Welches seem to regular AH--I mostly made my own stuff for baby, with the exception of... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we! 238 I did for #1, but #2 would only eat really pureed stuff or finger food. UK. Right. Gaviscon is the same stuff they give to pregnant women here. For babies it comes as powder which... Poor baby is really suffering, and so are we! 239 My first son was a perfect baby. My second son was almost like a demon child, and sounded similar to what you... Epidural headache AFTER blood patch Hello, I had my beautiful 9lbs 4 ounces baby girl last monday and had an epidural, very poorly done by a very nice intern. Something, don't know exactly what, went wrong... 7 12 month Update and various musings on parent clbuttes and this group So here we are just a month and a half away from D day (delivery that is) or 1 month 22... Pregnant and Scared 242 ballandglove to with but alone? can We tried for two years, and even though I have wanted a baby for that long, I still went through the "OH MY... Pregnant and Scared 243 That's what happened to me too. My husband and I were trying to get pregnant and then I found out I was at 4 weeks. I missed my period, took a... Pregnant and Scared 244 I was the same way, actually! We had only actually been trying for about 2 months, then the 3d month of trying, we found out we were pregnant... Where to buy cloth diapers 245 The only thing I would say with the velcro tab precut cloth nappies is to remember to close the velcro before washing otherwise you end up with every bit of fluff attached... Where to buy cloth diapers 246 Where we live, there's a couple different places that offer an actual diaper service. I am planning on using that, since I picked up a... Neosporin Melania be Yeah. Oh, ouchie. My mom's dog has demadex mange. It's not supposed to be contagious to people or other dogs, unless they have... Decaf coffee + tea 248 If it were me, I'd probably switch to either a pregnancy multivitamin or a B... Decaf coffee + tea 249 Well, in my consultation with a much respected OB following my stillbirth, he asked if I had been taking... Decaf coffee + tea 250 Skye know have some coffee. Is of the when the are fine, but chemically decaffeinated ones should be avoided. The herbs that should be avoided in pregnancy aren't ones that tend to crop up a... Diaper rash So Shiny apparently cannot tolerate me drinking orange juice. Gave her a rash like a chemical burn. She also does not tolerate even the most hypoallergenic of commercial wipes. Our regimen for healing it up... Diaper rash Jenrose her a Ds had a wretched diaper rash for the first 4-5 months of life, which we kept under control but... OT: tipping etiquette 253 Actually, as a licensed stylist, I can say that over here, 'hairdressers' often get a decent wage. Here, when... OT: tipping etiquette 254 xkatx One of the problems with tipping in the US is that the system is not consistent... tipping etiquette 255 I tip according to quality of service. I once went to a restaurant here where I had to go ask for a menu, raid other tables for clean cutlery, and the... tipping etiquette 256 to That patron will get a word from me. I usually ask if my service was good and if there was anything I... tipping etiquette 257 Jamie Clark But when you say that there's no responsibility to consider the situation of the server, and that it just has to do with how good the service is, many... Was I pregnant My partner and I spent some time (and money!) going through IVF but with no success. This finished over a year ago and we are still trying but attempting... Was I pregnant 259 I thought I'd respond to everybody's questions all at once. I've been a bit overwhelmed by the whole thing to be honest and not really known what to say to people's responses. To begin... Was I pregnant Obscurity, linux Jo writes: Argh. Sorry to jump in, but that's an example of something that would... Was I pregnant 261 Hi Jo, I'm sure that if you could, you'd pull that posting right out of the group rather than offend the OP or anybody else on the group, sadly we... Was I pregnant 262 Jo! If you are the same Jo from alt.infertility.pregnancy, you should know better! (If not, allow me to explain). The problem with saying things like "Try not to dwell... So we are going camping We leave today, around supper time! I did almost all the shopping, and think I may have over done it, since we are only going for the... So we are going camping Normally I bike constantly from beginning of spring all the way until fall, and take a rest when the snow falls in the winter. I've pretty much been pregnant all winter, since we found out... I can't believe I can hurt this much Didn't sleep that well last night, felt groggy this morning, but eventually dragged myself out of bed and had a bath. Very gently pottered around, toddler was... Pregnancy category A" v. "Pregnancy category B Hi folks, A question, but first a little TMI. I've been suffering from diarrhea about once a week for the past four-five weeks. Blech. Then it was... Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth Many of you recommended this book, so I read it. I hope I don't offend anyone in saying I was really disappointed. See, I have already decided on homebirth-midwife (thanks in large part... Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth 268 Hi CJRA, I think I qualify as fairly mainstream (though I did bf DS to 20mo, so maybe not :-). Had a hospital birth and am planning a third with this baby. While pg with... Ina May's 'tingling in their crotch' phrase PostedAndMailed: yes INA MAY'S "TINGLING IN THEIR CROTCH" PHRASE... See below. Ina May does have a way with words... I mentioned Ina May's "tingling in their crotch" phrase from her new book... Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth 270 CJRA Personally, I didn't find it that way at all (and I had already decided on and had two homebirths before reading it). I... Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth 271 Ericka Kammerer Ok, perhaps I'm a little sensitive to it. I'm wary of those who think anyone having a homebirth is some nut job. People get on... Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth 272 CJRA I think this is what sets Henci Goer apart, and makes her come across as far more reliable to me. In my experience, she is much more careful in... Henci Goer's 'anger and frustration' PostedAndMailed: yes HENCI GOER'S "ANGER AND FRUSTRATION" See below. Ericka Kammerer Ericka, Western medicine has so much medical and surgical good to offer - esp. in emergencies - I suspect there are very few truly "anti-western medicine... Ericka and nasty OB behavior also: Women as thirsty horses PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: OBs are closing birth canals up to 30%. It is easy to allow your birth canal to OPEN the "extra" up to 30%. ALSO: Obstetricians are robbing... Argh! 275 Chookie My baby is posterior, too... I spent 4 hours the other day trying to turn... Argh! 276 Iuil an lmp I'd very sure 19th, one to original edd That sounds pretty certain - according to LMP I'm 39... false labor 277 I think the way to know if it's braxton hicks or real, is that real labour usually results in a baby... false labor 278 Rebecca Jo labour without too there on home that birth midwife until knocked my you're thing - I last your still pre-labour objects the heck and past... Question regarding pregnancy tests Hi, I used to post here a long time ago, under a different alias, and it's nice to see some familiar faces still here. :) Anyway, I have... More Shiny Pics and an update Dug out my old baby pictures for comparison: My dad (dig the sideburns...) and me at about 6 weeks. Shiny, for comparison. About... Baby names recommendation engine Does such a thing as a recommendation engine for baby names exist? I'm trawling for baby name websites, and not finding such a thing (although I now know that... Baby names recommendation engine Obscurity, linux fs writes: I think the trouble is that the things you mention, movie, music and book recommendation engines, hang off the fact that there's already a... Why I hate TV births Space for "The L Word" Spoiler... s p o i l e r s p a c e f o r y o u So Tina is in labor. When I... when is the right age to have a child 284 If you're fighting about the issue with your partner, now is not a good time! I... when is the right age to have a child 285 I was a lot like you, Tashi--I had a really really strong urge to be a mother from about the age of 17. I... when is the right age to have a child 286 Tashi persisting Well, my personal experience was that I was with my boyfriend from about the same age as you, and by age 19 or 20 I felt reeeeaaally ready to have a baby... when is the right age to have a child 287 I really think 18 is too young to be tied down to taking care of a child. IMO&E, young adults need to expand their... when is the right age to have a child 288 Tashi It isn't age a person needs to think about but other factors. There are fairly general factors and then more individual ones. General factors: Two people that are ready to have a... when is the right age to have a child 289 Tashi persisting The right age to have a kid is 30. See you in 12 years. Hey, you asked. :) Seriously, I'm 29 and pregnant with my first, in a very... when is the right age to have a child 290 I would say the best time to have a child is not necessarily about your age, but more about when you are more financially and emotionally stable, and thus in a position to better... when is the right age to have a child 291 Hi Tashi, Well I'm becoming a first time father at 40, which must seem a lifetime away from your age now - trust me looking back seems a lifetime as well - but hopefully time... when is the right age to have a child 292 In my experience people who have children later enjoy parenting more, probably because they are more financially secure, so they are not going through financial struggles during... when is the right age to have a child 293 The "right time" to have a baby is when both of you want to have a baby. Get pg without his agreement and you will likely... when is the right age to have a child 294 Mum of Two and to babies ready to You're making a very typical error, thinking that you have... when is the right age to have a child 295 LMAO :-) We aren't going to have a great big church wedding, not because we care whether anyone thinks it would be... when is the right age to have a child 296 Sidheag McCormack This is an interesting conversation. I lived with Dh for 5 years before we got married. I knew him about 6. The marriage was a big deal ;-) I think a lot hinges on... when is the right age to have a child 297 Mum of Two Of course not. Marriage doesn't make things perfect. I wasn't coming from it as an outsiders perspective. I don't have... when is the right age to have a child Obscurity, linux 298 Nikki writes: Mmm. Yes. I think the key is how committed the couple were to one another before marriage, rather than how many years of anything there had been. And one... when is the right age to have a child Obscurity, linux 299 Mum of Two writes: I agree - if you don't have religious reasons to get married, it's really a practical matter. We preferred not to get married because we both felt quite strongly... best time of year 300 I was born beginning of July, and I love it. Nice weather for outdoor birthdays for picnics, bbqs, at a lake, whatever. As a kid, I always liked it as well because it... best time of year 301 I have a summer baby (August), a winter (Feb.) and a fall (October). Summer was a tough time... best time of year 302 I wanted a Spring birth so I could return to school in the fall, it didn't happen and I had a Fall baby, and it's... CoryJames finally arrived Well, after two days in labour, my cervix stopped dilating at 9.5cm and oxytocin wouldn't help. So, I opted for a C-Section at that point. It was... BF & . question OK Mike, Look up LAM (lactational amenorrhea). Here is the basic summaery LAM is effective as breast control only if the following conditions... BF & . question Mike would thought the period thinks that up and it cereal and Well, Mike, one can... Sharing or not homebirth plans Obscurity, linux Well, I am a bossy older sister, who's had for example to try very hard... Sharing or not homebirth plans 307 CJRA shouldn't much I have Everyone just buttumes that you're having a baby in a hospital, unless you say otherwise. Don't bring it up. When they ask about your doctor... Sharing or not homebirth plans 308 Amy until a ;-). saying, we Ah yes, we're otherwise very good at doing that. I learned a long... Sharing or not homebirth plans 309 Becky until shouldn't a much ;-). I have not in my details I'd be You don't know... Sharing or not homebirth plans 310 Sidheag - those are great responses - intelligent and non-threatening. We've planned a homebirth and were leary about sharing the details. It is one of the prime... Sharing or not homebirth plans 311 Raebo non-threatening. It being thing! was Yeah, that's kind of how we're approaching it with friends....with family as well, they're just... 35.5 Wk OB visit I am so happy my BP is "perfect" 118-78, which is stunning considering it was horrendous during the same time period last time. It just goes to show you that... Final update on ME!! birth I am holding my daughter now... short version: water broke at 1:30ish contractions, but not a big deal...until around 9ish when they started getting... Belated birthstory Birthstory of Oscar Henry 11-05-05 9lb 4oz I’m what you call one of those 10th moon mamas. I always go to term and then some... Virginia hospital stats Ericka Kammerer information. I don't know about the state of Virginia's hospitals, but the following sort of speech has always worked for me: "Hi, my name is Amy... it gets worse weekend was bearable, Monday morning was not, I was in total despair, a few calls were made and the decision... it gets worse Hey Anne I'm sorry you are in so much pain. I have been a Fibromyalgia suffer for several years, and I think your doc... adenomyosis Given that you have been blessed with 4 children in less than 5 years, and this condition must have been brewing during most of that time period, and you only... Silly rant Target DH travels one day a week for business, so today was my alone day (well, alone evening, after daycare) with DS. He needs new sandals (last summer's sandals don't fit), more pants... The afterbirth story At my 20 week ultrasound the radiologist noted then something was a little funky with my... The afterbirth story PostedAndMailed: yes Andrea, Congratulations - and welcome to little Oscar! I have such a poor memory that I do not remember whether you are one of the many misc.kids.pregnancy subscribers who loathe me and... 40.5 wk appt BP still fine at 125-70, trace of protein (last week it was +1, so that's good), I weigh 77.75... 41 week appt Where do I start? I went in this morning, half hoping that there'd be some reason that i'd have to stay in and that the baby would be born within... My long weekendweek This might end up sounding like a whine, but I'm feeling a little overwhelmed!! I hit 20 weeks on Thursday (yea!!), but I've been dealing with a horrible toothache and tooth... feeding baby tips please Staying awake during feeds... dress her more lightly. Even at 2 months old I can almost flip... Get off my back I wish I could, but I can't! I've awakened the last few days laying on my back, despite my own best efforts at staying on... home versus hospital birth I witnessed two hospital births (my little brothers) that were pretty nice. One was born only 14 minutes after we got to the hospital, and there wasn't even an OB... 37 weeks 328 Well, with everyone posting their almost-due updates, I figured I'd post mine, too. ;) My c-section is scheduled for next Tuesday (6 days!!!) and I've put all the "It's a... So when is it right to finish BF, was PEOPLE SHOULD MIND THEIR OWN Thank you for not yelling smile* If the issue is love and comfort, what age does BF stop? Surely as a parent we all want to offer love... So when is it right to finish BF, was PEOPLE SHOULD MIND THEIR OWN... 330 If you look at other mammals, you'll note that most wean their babies completely around the time that the "milk teeth" fall out... So when is it right to finish BF, was PEOPLE SHOULD MIND THEIR OWN... 331 Quite true, an excellent point, with great apes for instance, weaning actually takes place between 2.5 years and... So when is it right to finish BF, was PEOPLE SHOULD MIND THEIR OWN... 332 Just to be pedantic, humans are the only hominids alive today. Apes are not hominids; they are apes! You are aware, are you not, that chimpanzees are... NIP with an older child was PEOPLE SHOULD MIND THEIR OWN Well, I'm sure a child of that age is old enough to stop BF'ing, and... NIP with an older child was PEOPLE SHOULD MIND THEIR OWN Chris Craig child was think a that public last don't consider No. But that doesn't mean society's... Midwife rant 335 Since then every appt. I have seen someone different in that office three times now. I know there is always the possiblitliy of someone "on call" at the hospital delivering my baby... Midwife rant 336 Things are really different here. When I lived in Oregon I saw my family practictioner for my pregnancy and birth and saw only one... Midwife rant 337 Cheryl This is a common problem of group practices (and most practices are group practices... Pregnancy and job interviews I've got a series of interviews in the next few weeks. I'm nowhere near showing... Pregnancy and job interviews 339 Others have already mentioned that you would not qualify for FMLA, and the pregnancy discrimination act only means that if they would hold your job... Pregnancy and job interviews 340 CJRA near job, I'll I was in a sort of similar situation about three years ago. I was working in... Pregnancy and job interviews Obscurity, linux CJRA writes: Would you really fully understand it? I think you're too generous! In my opinion, any company worth working for... Bit the bullet and told my family about the pg yesterday Let the Meddling begin!! While I knew they'd be overjoyed, I am only 8w2d and was a little... Ava's Birth Story long Ava's birth story really begins before Ava begins. It was my first 2 births that grew in me... How messysmelly are waters when they break Hi Dave, Delurking to give some advice on that new car smell. You might want to take it to have it removed. No oder is better. The same goes for the... Statistics Need Not Apply So, not counting the women here, I know 5 women who are or who have been pregnant during... Statistics Need Not Apply Amy ... with be Like you I know that the thinking is not scientific, but it is interesting... FlyingTraveling Alone While Pregnant Hi - just wondering if anyone out there can offer words of encouragement for a trip I have coming up where... Is anyone here in their second pregnancy 348 Well, congrats! I'm on my 3d pregnancy, and, surprisingly, this is actually the only one that was actually planned. My first DS (12.29.99) one... Is anyone here in their second pregnancy 349 Congratulations. I've got almost exactly 3 years between my pair. I suspect they'll share a room once #2's sleeping a bit better as... Is anyone here in their second pregnancy 350 But it's not double the cost. You don't have to buy a new stroller or infant car seat, as you already have both of those. You don't need to buy a... vaccine safety collusion and destruction of data As someone on the autism spectrum myself, self diagnosed with Aspergers, and with a child who, at three years of age, was thought by her GI specialist to be... when did everyone start shopping for baby stuff 352 I'm 13 weeks and have only bought a ceremonial "just found out I'm pregnant" baby outfit. I was given a hand-me-down crib a couple years... when did everyone start shopping for baby stuff 353 oregonchick imagine I'll of I'm 27 weeks this week, and I have hardly bought anything. I bought a Maya... Andrea in hospital! :o Hi Folks, I asked Andrea if she wanted me to come on and let you guys know what's happened. Basically she went to view... Alec's birth story long, of course Alec's birth story All weekend long I was saying to myself "this baby's getting ready to be born." I had a lot of... Found a backup doctor I still plan on having a homebirth, but my I needed to find a backup doctor. On Friday, I met her, and I must say I think... Boy names Well, here I am at 33 weeks and still no name for a boy. I asked for suggestions... Yoga may help improve pregnancy outcome C. Vidyashankar, MD, "Yoga may help improve pregnancy outcome", Reuters UK, May 20, 2005, Link: The practice of yoga during pregnancy seems to improve birth weight... Whinge and question It is a bleak early winter day here at 18C (64F). One of those non-weather days, where it's just grey instead of actually raining. I've... Whinge and question On Wed, 25 May 2005 12:31:40 +1000, Chookie For me, going on my last experience, the big difference was doing what... quick update some people may have noticed I've gone quiet (for me!) but not vanished entirely, anyway, I was 37 weeks yesterday, I'm still suffering with my joints, which is... Smoking stunts airway development Smoking stunts airway development", BBC News, May 24, 2005, Smoking during pregnancy damages a baby's airways even before birth, research has shown... Toxoplasmosis linked to schizophrenia risk Toxoplasmosis linked to schizophrenia risk", Reuters, May 24, 2005, Link: Pregnant women with high levels of antibodies to a common parasite, Toxoplasma gondii... love drive during pregnancy 364 You know, there are things we do every day, especially once we have kids, that we aren't "in the... love drive during pregnancy 365 oregonchick Yeah, you snipped the part where I said that if you put a little effort into it in the beginning, you can probably get yourself in the mood in pretty short order. Most women... love drive during pregnancy 366 oregonchick The part about it being a "duty" sounded hostile to me. Maybe I read it wrong. Have you decided this on your own, or is... love drive during pregnancy 367 I'm in the same boat as you, only this is only #3 for me. I lost my drive almost as soon as I found out, maybe... Birth Story aka the gory details I lost my mucus plug at 1:30am on the 19th and contractions started almost immediately. We... Two versions of McRoberts maneuver PostedAndMailed: yes on 5-26-05 9:58 AM: This is probably the theory behind the obviously illegal obstetric practice of KEEPING the birth canal closed... Two versions of McRoberts maneuver 370 Todd Gastaldo" wrote OK, I've gone back and reread my original post and I did use the word "comfortable". By that... Two versions of McRoberts maneuver 371 on 5-26-05 12:01 PM: On the ACOG shoulder dystocia video, they SAY they are allowing the birth canal to open maximally (an admission they were closing it) - but then they keep it... 36 week update very long had a good appt with doc yesterday, but have a yeast infection which he gave me a presciption for but my insurance won't... Suspected omphalocele at 8 weeks 373 Zara, My son, Nathan James, had a giant omphalocele. We discovered it first via the AFP coming back wacky, and then an u-s at 18 weeks. It... Suspected omphalocele at 8 weeks 374 Zara Most people aren't having u-s at 8 weeks, so most wouldn't even know. And keep in mind that at 8 weeks, you're... Regarding Rhogam V. There was previously a concern about thimerosol, but that is no longer a concern with... Meaning of nuchal test after 2nd trimester When my wife was in 20 weeks of her pregnancy, we had said to take 2nd level of sonography. After that test, it was found that our... Meaning of nuchal test after 2nd trimester Here's a link about 2nd trimester nuchal fold testing Basically, it says that a space greater than 6mm in the second... What to do with 4 year old Well, I'm wondering if anyone else has had anything similar to deal with... I have a 4 year old... What to do with 4 year old 379 xkatx I have a challenging 4yo as well and I feel overwhelmed half the time and... What to do with 4 year old 380 Nikki I don't have time to address everything, but I'll just chime in a little bit here... I have a funny feeling he is looking for your attention... What to do with 4 year old 381 Hi... I'm at 34 weeks, with a 4.5 year old and a 2 year old...so... What to do with 4 year old 382 I would suggest that you keep up the loss of privileges and toys, but that you add some positive reinforcement as well. We give nickles for good behavior and take our girls... What to do with 4 year old 383 My commiserations -- I'm waiting here for my baby to decide to come out, and I also have a 4yo. Here are some observations I have which might help... Housecleaning xposted Does anyone have an interest in: - cloth diapers (I've got 3 dozen infant size premium 4x8x4 DSQ prefolds with very little wear and 2 dozen regular size premium... you crazy americans 385 Mamma Mia We are stubborn, mostly. Personally, I think the metric system is far superior, but I'm so used to imperial measurements that when metric is used I have trouble getting a... you crazy americans 386 Chookie" wrote in message... We have a very similar scale, and it often helps out a lot of the Fahrenheit users! (I'm sure many have seen it before, but whatever... I haven't had... So sick Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes... V. Yep. It came on Thursday night and I called the doc first thing Friday. My OB... Tuna in pregnancy Bryna Actually, it's the opposite. :( The cheap flaked canned tuna isn't much of a problem, although I still wouldn't eat it very often during pregnancy. Canned Albacore, which is more expensive, tends to be... Want to help my friend, please buttist Hi, "Fertility and pregnancy It is important that the issues of fertility and pregnancy are also discussed with the haematologist. It seems unlikely that PV... Gestational Diabetes 390 Mortgage.Author Is she a true diabetic, or is this gestational diabetes? (I.e., did she have diabetes before she became pregnant, or is it possible she was an undiagnosed diabetic before she became pregnant... Geriatric Induction was Gestational Diabetes G'day Sorry - hijacking the GD thread... KC Which has reminded me of a question that... Geriatric Induction was Gestational Diabetes 392 G'day Last week, I Mary Gordon inspiration 8-) and look at their sizes! Thanks for bringing this up... Geriatric Induction was Gestational Diabetes 393 Ruth Shear There is an increase in perinatal mortality related to maternal age, but it is a small increase... Gestational Diabetes 394 Mamma Mia Not necessarily. Studies do not show any value in inducing for suspected large baby. They do, however, show that once your doctors believe you have a... I'm back25w belated update Hi folks, My computer was in the shop, so while I was reading on Google, I wasn't posting. Congrats to everyone... I'm back too 26w update We had a quick and good trip, without too many stress. Of course, there was plenty of stress in the weeks leading up to... Mbuttage Hi there, I have this information about the perineal mbuttage form my antenatal club. I havent... Just a longwinded thought Hey folks. I'll emphasize, firstly, that I'm a bit too verbose for my oww good, hahahaha.. and that I'm a flat out newbie to this sort... Just a longwinded thought warning* (m-c mentioned and graphic) Ok--when I was on the pill, I reacted terribly to all the ones I tried (4 different brands). Gained weight, PMS was far worse, acne like none... need helpideas well I'm still here and I can't really complain as I'm only 37+6, which means I'm more pregnant than I've ever been before. The problem is that due to the amount of pain I... need helpideas I'm reading a bit, the only problem is I can only hold quite a small book, and even then for only a short time. I'm mostly listening to the radio and... Need rebutturance Hi, I am 39 weeks pregnant today and last Friday, after being vertex since 34 weeks, the baby turned and it is now breech... It really shocked me since on Wednesday I... Need rebutturance 403 FayeC So...why is there no talk of an external version here? If there was... Need rebutturance 404 Hi Ericka, Good news..he has turned vertex again but still not engaged. I have to appologize as I might have expressed myself wrongly... What I meant was that if all else... Need rebutturance 405 FayeC Sorry...I hadn't seen version in your list of things you'd try. ?! Whyever not? If he can turn himself around, what harm is there in turning him? I... Catherine's first word Maman! Delurking today to give news of which I am SOooo proud... At 6 monts and 2 days, Mademoiselle C has... drugs for nausea Worth it I had a little trip to the ER on Saturday - related to some food contagioning I got on... hand held doppler question to cut a long story short, i had arranged a homebirth with the only midwife able to service my area, but due to problems... GTT ingredients Unadulterated Me There's also a protocol where you can eat a certain set of real food (I think it's pancakes and... Perinatal psychiatry and osteoporosis was no more hydro : PostedAndMailed: yes PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY AND OSTEOPOROSIS... First this about HYDROTHERAPY... Anne, who is suffering greatly near term, mentioned she is not being allowed hydrotherapy because she might go into labor... no more hydro : 411 Anne Rogers See, I think what you really need now is someone who will step up to the plate and act as your advocate. It is not uncommon for people who are suffering... no more hydro : 412 Anne, I completely agree with Ericka. Please speak up for yourself. Let my experience be a lesson for you. When I was 20... Anterior Placenta 413 Oh, for heaven's sake--this is utter nonsense! No, your baby is not going to break your ribs because the placenta is in the... Anterior Placenta 414 Yes, my bad! I misread the original (I had three kids down here playing with the kittens and I was supervising that... OT: extratall crib Does anybody know if one can get an extra-tall crib, or a crib whose... extratall crib 416 I don't think they make extra tall cribs. My understanding is that you should keep your child in the crib until they are climbing... OT: extratall crib 417 Elizabeth H Bonesteel This may seem counterintuitive - but put the rail down when the kid is able to climb out - to make it easier - and if they do... extratall crib 418 Elizabeth H Bonesteel I don't know of any. You can purchase crib tents but I... OT: extratall crib 419 Elizabeth H Bonesteel You might be surprised. My third is a huge climber, but it hasn't really occured to her to climb out of her crib. Oh, pish posh... extratall crib 420 Well I'll start off by saying that I would estimate more than half the children are out of the cots by age 3. #1 was 2.5 when she moved out, and I... extratall crib 421 Haha I was just like that with my son! He must have been about a year and a half when I woke up in the morning to... extratall crib 422 Haha I knew it was just me. Then again, I've had nothing but obnoxious boys who just wouldn't stay in them. That's probably why I can't imagine a 3 year old... extratall crib 423 As you said below, your time estimates may be off. And you may find that by the time she's big enough to climb out of the crib, she's lost interest in doing... Yet Another reason to avoid an epidural Obstet Gynecol. 2005 May;105(5):974-82. Related Articles, Links Changes in fetal position during labor... low hemoglobin 425 I gave birth last week and had a post-partum haemorrhage which has given me a haemoglobin level of about 8. If it had been 7 or less, my hospital would have transfused... low hemoglobin 426 I have always had low hemoglobin levels but never that low... I would go on an iron supplement... Wow..oh wow.. 427 Jamie Clark Either there was or was not scientific evidence presented. It's not debatable. For... Wow..oh wow.. 428 I value the opinions of those who have read-studied-learned about a particular topic. For example, as an educational professional I know a lot about... Wow..oh wow.. 429 Cuddlefish Yeah, for a teacher, your reading skills are suspect. I clearly said "I'm not talking about... Wow..oh wow.. 430 Whew... this is awfully harsh. I'm irritated, as are most people who don't take government support, when I... Wow..oh wow.. 431 Amy I think this is rather odd, and it seems like you are splitting hairs. Finding... Amy is such a kidder! also: 'Patriarchal crap' PostedAndMailed: yes AMY IS SUCH A KIDDER! ALSO: "PATRIARCHAL CRAP" See below. Amy, You are such a kidder! This almost EXACTLY the argumentation you used back when you were jokingly... today's happenings last night was again horrific, so I wasn't exactly feeling great heading to the first appointment which was the one with... MS different for each pregnancy Ericka Kammerer Oh, sure. Give him another reason to expect "regular exposure!" ;) That is absolutely fascinating. So... advice please april and stewart Good girl!!! I know how hard it is - I quit last August, just before I got pregnant. Sometimes you just feel like you're going to lose your mind, don't you? Using the... glbutt patio sets safety issue Hi everyone, this is a little off topic, and it is cross posted to two groups. It is more a child safety issue than anything else. It is an experience that happened to... glbutt patio sets safety issue 437 Oh... This brings back painful memories for me! I was doing the dishes back in September, and I was washing the inside of a tall... glbutt patio sets safety issue 438 We had a series of a half dozen Duralex tempered glbutt tumblers explode in the house spontaneously. They would be sitting... glbutt patio sets safety issue 439 YAWN*** Chris Craig "6)The paper then goes into a long discussion of how glbutt windows were manufactured in the 1800's (the Crown glbutt process) and essentially comes to the conclusion... glbutt patio sets safety issue 440 Amy I have to agree with Chris. Everything I read only speculates that the standard building practice was to put the thick... That jokester Amy! LOL! was glbutt patio sets safety issue PostedAndMailed: yes THAT JOKESTER AMY! LOL! See below. LOL! Good one, Amy! This reminds me of back when I was using cites to back my buttertion that obstetricians are routinely robbing babies... Amy's full scale debate LOL! PostedAndMailed: yes AMY'S FULL SCALE DEBATE - LOL! See below. Amy Austin Chris Craig replied: To which Amy replied: Watch... Chicken farts was Amy's full scale debate LOL! PostedAndMailed: yes CHICKEN FARTS See below. Amy Austin Do chickens really fart? Or is that like saying obstetricians really... important read this I just need to point out that in the story posted, the child was placed on the glbutt top table, resulting in it breaking. It was probably safety glbutt... Getting pregnant, b'feeding and more, help Hello, I've been a lurker for some time now but found a need to ask a question. I've been... Pain question 446 I have to say, I was pretty sad when my DH told me his experience of... Pain question 447 I hear you on that one. DH's perception of his help and my perception of it were vastly different. I could be generalising here, but I think it's a male need to... Pain question 448 I think having a good midwife and a good support person helped in our situation. They were able to order... Pain question re: endometriosis 449 I'm 15wks with my first, so I've been reading the replies avidly! I'm wondering b-c I have (or may have...it's a little unclear without surgery) endometriosis. My symptoms are having an extremely... Pain question re: endometriosis 450 My mother had endo, and I have suspected endo, and while we found labour painful, we... Pain question 451 For me it was very different in my 3 different births. I think it is with all women and all births, so it is impossible to... Pain question 452 Contrations to me feel like really hard constipation pain. (lol) Although it hurts, you only have to wait... Pain question 453 Why are you so interested in the question? There are a lot of other aspects of... Pain question 454 Pete I think everyone experiences it differently. Even the same woman can have different experiences with different labors. It is... Pain question 455 I'm glad your wife is going into this with confidence! IMHO, it's the best thing she can do. I don't think the pain of childbirth is anywhere near as bad as say, having... Placenta previaair travel Just did a little searching and found this "Women who are at significant risk for premature labor, those with an incompetent cervix... He's Here Hello all Thought I'd tell you all my birth story for Alexander. We got at the hospital... Lil Popeye will not be joining us in the world afterall mc Today is 10w6d. I miscarried. After 6 hrs in the ER early this morning, we learned... Prayers for sick baby please My husbands nephew and his girlfriend had a little boy named Alexander James on May 19. He is very sick and is not excpected to make it. He has a rare... Prayers for sick baby please 460 Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this! I think that acknowledging the birth is so important and you were great to go visit. You asked... Prayers for sick baby please 461 Shelley You are so sweet to want to ease their pain. Unfortunately, the first step in truly being able to help is to realize that nothing you can do or say or... EARLIEST SIGNS OF PREGNANCY 462 When ttc I had early signs of pregnancy during the entire 2ww each month with no success. Nothing like mind over matter! Strangely enough, when we finally... EARLIEST SIGNS OF PREGNANCY 463 Hi Ya Hmmm this time round I didnt actually feel pregnant at all but I was 2 months late on my periods, I did a pregnancy... William's Birth Story finally and a bit long May 26, 2005... 8 days past due. I woke up feeling like crap. I had begun to feel like I was just meant to be pregnant forever. I'd had no... Keeping Urinary Incontinence Under Control Robert Preidt, "Keeping Urinary Incontinence Under Control", Forbes, June 4, 2005, Link: A few simple lifestyle changes may help the more than 13... heart palpatations and fainting symptoms I had to laugh when I looked up the body type (i.e. low BMI, slim, long fingerered young women described as "model like" in build... Phenergan not working 467 first off they can't fire you for something medical I would go get doctor notes for each time you have to miss work because of the morning sickness. 2nd off it sounds like you have... Phenergan not working 468 Well, the good news is that it generally stops soon (between 12 and 14 weeks, ish). The bad news is that it can last until the kid's in college... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 469 SuperEeyore 28 weeks, big, tired, cranky, wondering who's idea it was to make this take 9 months, and glad I'm not an actual elephant (22 months... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 470 About 33.5 weeks now... It makes me feel like an elephant, actually, and I'm quite... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 471 17 wks tomorrow. Are we there yet? I'm so jealous of elizabeth. I can't wait to feel something... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 472 G'day I arachne That's a really good point - I really should have paid attention during the u-s to figure out where my placenta is. I didn't think to ask. I remember you... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 473 i hear ya! when standing up, i look about 7 mths too. people are surprised when i say i am only... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 474 How far along are you, and how does that make you feel? About 27 weeks and feeling like time is running out to get things... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 475 15w5d!! It's starting to feel more real...we wanted this for so long I had started to believe it may not happen, so I've been having trouble trusting it the whole way. I... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 476 SuperEeyore 36w5days. Scared, excited, tired and happy. Still plenty of movement, but more wriggles and shrugs than kicks. The occasionals kcicks still make me jump:). Pokes don't really work cos he won't be woken if... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 477 21 weeks. feel good about it. past the halfway point. i love the movement. i got it earlier this pregnancy & DS & i can just... June 05 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 478 On Tue, 07 Jun 2005 17:44:05 -0700, SuperEeyore 30.3 weeks pregnant and it makes me pretty content actually. I still have to... June 05 Where's Everyone At Child Version 479 11 months, first birthday at the end of the month! Commando crawling! She figured it out last Friday and has already crawled... June 05 Where's Everyone At Child Version 480 SuperEeyore #1: 29 mo #2: 3 weeks #1: Imagination is going wild; he's engaging in very creative, complex imaginary play, which he narrates. Also has just discovered that women besides Mom have breasts, so now... June 05 Where's Everyone At Child Version 481 How old are the kids? - 2.5 years - 8 months What's the latest developmental stage? - Severe Independence -- "No, I don't want to," "I can do it," and, "But I want to... June 05 Where's Everyone At Child Version 482 PIggybacking as server ate the first post 1: Almost 12 2: 2 1-2 months 1: Making plans and getting places on her... June 05 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 483 Bleach. See my answers to the other Where's everyone at. Too hot and summer's only just started. There is a pool in the gym in the same block as my... June 05 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 484 SuperEeyore Tired, fighting a cold, and hungry because I'm trying to finally get these excess pounds... June 05 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 485 Comme ci, comme ca. My nanny is out of commission this week due to a minor surgery... June 05 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 486 SuperEeyore Quite well thank you :) Cold 9C today, sunny afternoons but icy nights and frosty mornings. Roll on spring. No cravings as such, but I had a wholemeal pita bread with GE free chargrilled capsicum... Reduced Fetal Movement I am pg with baby#2 (a girl). I am exactly 25 weeks now. Since about week 14, this little one... Up to Date Jamie Clark ...and it's not so unusual to have NO earthly idea when your LMP started. Before we started trying to conceive, I never, ever knew. Well, if I was having my period... What kind of potty for an early starter He may well be starting to be ready. He'll be fairly early, but I don't see why that shouldn't stop him! However when you say "he notices... Stress test Q Hi all! I'm 30 weeks and 2 days today. I had an appointment today and as some of you may remember from my... Alexander's birth story very long and rambly I started having irregular, mostly painless, uncomfortable contractions on Friday, June 3rd. This continued through Monday. I fell asleep... Got my Mirena 492 Yep. I was on low-dose progesterone prior to mirena to ease my period symptoms, but Mirena beat... Got my Mirena 493 At pp... "What method of birth control do you use? me: Um, not having love. pp: when did you last have love? pp... experience with Expanded AFP blood test Sometimes I think that our ability to find out detailed genetic information is a mixed blessing... We found out when my daughter was about 5 weeks old that she had a chromosomal abnormality. However, even... depressed about the love of my baby 495 I think once the baby gets here, you'll love her no matter what. I know where... depressed about the love of my baby 496 Hi... First of all...you are not the worst mother in the world. I think most of us have secretly preferred one love over another at some point. On my first, I... Ashamed of my temper Hi all... I don't know what to do about this, but I find I'm getting unreasonably angry at 2yo DS who refuses to go to the potty. He had been doing very well, but... Ashamed of my temper... 498 I probably didn't phrase that right, but I believe she did manage to be a bit... Ashamed of my temper... 499 Really, two in diapers is not nearly so awful as people seem to imagine. Two in diapers is, in my experience, infinitely... Ashamed of my temper... 500 Really, two in diapers is not nearly so awful as people seem to imagine. Two in diapers is, in my experience, infinitely easier... Ashamed of my temper... 501 Well, FWIW, I'm pretty sure that my untrained 3y3m son is entirely capable* in every physical sense of learning to use the toilet. I've never pushed the issue with him particularly, but suggest... Ashamed of my temper... 502 Paging Dr. Freud, L.A. My aunt wanted to enroll her THREE year old son in... Ashamed of my temper... 503 Sue I think a lot of what you say makes sense, but I do disagree (respectfully!) with that having them run naked was pushing. My daughter DECIDED to... Ashamed of my temper... 504 I think this has become a control issue, and you are going to have to completely let go of potty training for... Ashamed of my temper... 505 We do jelly beans and chocolate chip cookies. When we first started, Taylor got 1 jelly bean for pee, 1 jelly bean for toots while sitting... Ashamed of my temper... 506 L.A. It's funny -- we did the all-at-once-naked strategy with DD. She really really wanted this particular set of stickers that my mom had, so my mother... If you mc'd naturally, how long did it take 507 I too am waiting to MC. Ultrasound at 10w5d (post LMP) showed a very small fetus with no heartbeat. I feel shattered. There is zero chance... If you mc'd naturally, how long did it take 508 Mum of Two My DH is Mr Homeopath. We went to a homeopath health fair on Saturday (actually wasn't... Pregnancy & Depression Amy Well, I just took it and scored mild to moderate (I'm more of a post-trimester gal, myself). This particular test isn't going to work well... 5 month old with a bad cough 510 How am I irresponsible as a parent? My wife stayed home at a loss of salary for 4 months. Im lucky he's not dead? Your must be some whacko. I guess... 5 month old with a bad cough 511 And your son has suffered the loss of a parents after four months. Yeah, my six month old son is in... Herbs in pregnancy over zealous warning or real In reading a book called something like "Wise Women's guide to Herbs in the childbirth year", by Sunsun Weed it gives a list of commonly used... Herbs in pregnancy over zealous warning or real 513 On Thu, 09 Jun 2005 16:01:13 -0700, CJRA My common sense tells me that if all these herbs were really dangerous... Herbs in pregnancy over zealous warning or real 514 I understand how you must feel reading this, and your need to go back over everything... chemicals affecting baby's health and if you add that one to the recent news article where they decided that prenatal exposure to chemicals (I think it was pesticides in... 28w update Things are going better than I ever expected! Both babies measure 29w (!) weeks in size and... Pregnant & hair care Hi all, I have lurked on this group for awhile since my hubby and I were trying to get pregnant and didn't want to post much in case we... Pregnant & hair care Well, I coloured my hair in both of my pregnancies, although I waited till I was out of the first trimester just to be on the safe side. I checked with my doctor during... Needing help with my internal baby clock 519 I didn't get married until I was 31, and even then, we figured we needed to get our lives organized and stable, and learn to be married before we started a family. Our first child... Needing help with my internal baby clock 520 Perhaps talk to a therapist or counselor and see if you can figure out the root causes of why you want a baby so... FAO: Todd 521 Here is a copy of the birth plan that Monika never had to use. Since it is in... FAO: Todd 522 SuperEeyore You might have been the original poster, but I was not replying to you. Do you honestly want me to... FAO: Todd 523 Again, you go pointing fingers at someone else instead of taking full responsibility for the weight of your words. "But mom, she said it too!!!" Cry me a whaaambulance. And no, if... FAO: Todd 524 SuperEeyore No, I am taking full responsibility for my words. Do you honestly think I care if you get offended by me using unpleasant woman in a post? I am... The "B" word was FAO: Todd PostedAndMailed: yes From Barbara (Circe's) sig file... "I have PMS and ESP...I'm the unpleasant woman who... The "B" word was FAO: Todd My understanding is that humans do have more painful deliveries that other mammals, and that ours is a unique situation due to a evolutionary trade-off we've made - in order to... PULLING positions: Todd's birth plan was FAO: Todd PostedAndMailed: yes Laurel "SuperEeyore" Long-winded? I am wounded! : ) Were I a woman, I would refuse any position which puts me on my sacrum - i.e. - I would refuse the most commonly used... MAJOR stress and labour I know that long-term stress (being in an abusive marriage, for example) can produce stressed babies because of the stress hormones circulating in your body, but short-term problems are... The State of School Safety in American Schools 20042005 NEW SCHOOL SAFETY REPORT PAINTS GRIM PICTURE OF SAFETY IN AMERICAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Southeastern, PA A new report enbreastled "The... New NEJM study on gestational diabetes Well, it's here, and it's a randomized, controlled trial with 1000 participants, but I am sorely disappointed in the research. Of course it came up saying that serious complications were more likely in the... No breast tenderness.....is this right I think it's one of those YMMV things. I had no breast tenderness of note at the... Not like being touched Lately, I've found that I don't like people touching me. I feel like I'm being... the facts I know you are all anxious to know the details of Ada's birth, I'm not calling this a birth story as that is far too involved, it needs to... Fat & Happy Pre-pregnancy, I carried all of my extra weight on my belly, and had quite the pooch, myself. I started getting uncomfortable in... Grrr Jodi I was on the pill for forever until we started trying. It made me think I was very regular. At first, when I went off of it, I noticed that my periods were... I made a baby book I know this is an 'ad'...but I"ve been on this newsgroup for over 10 years now (yeesh...has it been that long??) and I think most... Ultrasound results rest mentioned This might be kind of long. I'm really having a hard time knowing where to start. I planned... Ultrasound results rest mentioned 538 a) What the hell is wrong with having "selfish feelings"? b) Of course you mourn those losses. They were things... Ultrasound results rest mentioned 539 Joy, I remember when we got Nathan's diagnosis. It was such a shock. We came home from that first u-s and I just sat in a chair and didn't move. I... Ultrasound results rest mentioned 540 Very true. When I miscarried, I ended up just WALLOWING in it. I raged, I cried, I sometimes felt just frantic inside. People would tell me it would get better... Ultrasound results rest mentioned 541 Everything you wrote is so true. Your last sentence, "It seemed almost disloyal to be happy sometimes" is a really important point. Especially in terms of losing a child. We tend to feel... use of electronic trackers on newborn babies 'Guardian Heh...we play rough here too sometimes. What, you think because we're a group mostly comprised of mothers, that... RANT OB office not helpful I've heard other women talk about this but I really just need to get it... AFP Blood Test Amnio results ECM No, it's not that. Amnio or CVS is the only way to tell for sure... carrying highlow does it mean anything 545 Seems to be an old wives tale. Here's a link to some myths relevant quote: The shape and height of your belly can indicate your baby's love. The... carrying highlow does it mean anything 546 Well, that old wive's tale hits the nail right on the head for me... Both my boys I carried exactly the same... Very low... Good news GTT Well, I got a 99. Which is almost an A+ :) They tell me that this is a "pbutt," which means that I can get my husband AND my doctor off of my... Good news GTT Wonderful results!! Hmmm... that sounds yummy. I wish I had a Steak and Shake nearby. Have you tried... lack of appebreaste normal i'm 23 weeks. for the past couple of days i have been lacking any appebreaste. i'm not feeling queasy or anything, just not hungry. when pregnant with DS i couldn't stop... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal The only meal I really found palatable was lunch, if you ordered a fresh club sandwhich with plenty... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 551 LOL...so did I. I figured no-one wanted any of my open packs of pads, anyhow. I was just being environmentally conscious ;-) I'm glad... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 552 in Yes we were lucky, thankfully Abby was born with no breathing problems (I had had steroids to mature her lungs) and so she avoided any breathing... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 553 Aww....((((Pip)))) I have a lot of respect for mothers who do what you've done to give their babies the best start in life. I've been lucky and found breastfeeding relatively easy, I can't... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 554 bag, Sounds about right to me. NZ winters are certainly damp aren't they, and without central heating in houses it gets... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 555 Mum of Two She has a heater on in her room before bed, Is she to hot? Hunter was prone to ear infections and they came on after the cold was nearly over. So you... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 556 Nope, I don't think so. Like the majority of NZ homes, we don't have central heating, so the only heaters are the one in the lounge and the little fan heater I turn on... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 557 Hopefully that is all it is, she may be refusing to eat because her teeth are hurting. I... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 558 Mum of Two This does sound very odd, and is worth mentioning not only to... Hospital budgets was lack of appebreaste normal 559 Thanks for sharing your experience Sharalyn :-) I'm in New Zealand, but I'm sure there are similar services in place over here. She is part of a Parents As First Teachers program, which she... more thimerosal & autism news 560 Kerry D I remain on the fence about the role of thimerosal in causing autism, but still believe that right now the prepoderance of the evidence is that there is no link. This Salon... more thimerosal & autism news 561 Kerry D This article apparently arises out of a "Rolling Stone-Salon investigation," and appears to be reproduced without permission by the site... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent I know men deal differently, it's more abstract, etc. DH is Mr Sensitive New Age Man normally, he wears his heart on his... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 563 CJRA)))))) It's a difficult situation. Men and women grieve differently, and people grieve differently, regardless of gender. DH and I still have conflicts at... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 564 Mum of Two If a person grieves out of the scope of his-her love, then he-she is not... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 565 I hadn't really thought of it like that. ((((Ilse)))) By the time we lost DS, I was very obviously pregnant, so whether we'd told everyone or not was irrelevant... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 566 Amy, I know you know this intellectually, but it's his loss too. The whole experience happened to him as well as you. You physically birthed the baby, but he has his own... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 567 Of course Jamie! I didn't mean that to come off wrong. I know his needs for support are every bit as great. You physically birthed the baby, Umm, he... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 568 Amy, Sorry it's taken me so long to respond. I've been on vacation. I better understand your dilemma know. Thanks for clarifying. Glad to... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 569 On Fri, 17 Jun 2005 08:00:07 -0700, CJRA He's not telling you to get over it, but since he cannot deal with your hurt, he needs you to get over... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 570 Hugs CJRA. It's tough. I think you should tell family and friends, because their support... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 571 On Fri, 17 Jun 2005 14:24:57 -0700, Jamie Clark You have a wonderful way of... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 572 Yes, you will manage. You may need to remind him that grief is like the ocean...it comes in waves. Just because the wave has... DHs and mc how'd yours deal A vent.... 573 After my first miscarriage my dh and I were able to consider the entire situation very factually with little emotion. Some... Time.com blog: info on safety of planned home births Planned Home Births See Less Medical Intervention Women didn't always give birth in state-of-the-art hospitals, strapped to fetal monitors and steps away from... Time.com blog: info on safety of planned home births Unadulterated Me The remarkable thing about the study is that it was conducted on Certified Professional Midwives, who are direct-entry midwives (registered by the North American Registry... SPD and asthma I was going to write a lovely whaaaambulance cry, but changed my mind. Instead, I'll just cut to the chase. I have questions for anyone who... Perinatologist appt and different results Yesterday was our peri appointment. It went different than we expected. We went through the ultrasound, which was really difficult... Perinatologist appt and different results 578 Joy))))) I am so glad that there is so much hope now when the outlook was so bleak... Perinatologist appt and different results 579 Actually, I'm sort of acclimated to it now. I don't think about the chromosome thing "every day"... although today we happened to get... Perinatologist appt and different results 580 nothing eat did That is. With my first being born with clubfoot, I did go through some of the worries, and now it just seems (and during treatment) just part of life... Perinatologist appt and different results 581 If you do have a c-section, there are ways of making it more positive, expecially if you're planning ahead. I think the goal is to make the absolute best you can of whatever... Perinatologist appt and different results 582 I'm not so worried about the recovery, I guess, I just feel rather dismal about the idea of knowing when the baby will come. Isn't that sad?? I've loved... Perinatologist appt and different results 583 Hi Joy... When I read your original post, I was so sad for you. It's... Recovering from a Csection I lurk in this newsgroup even though I'm no longer pregnant and never intend to be pregnant again (two... Recovering from a Csection 585 Vanessa Great. I really rather resent the implication in your post, though, that because I'm choosing VBAC, I'm choosing "birth experience over baby safety". Yes, I'm well aware... Recovering from a Csection 586 Ericka Kammerer True. But I think she's also missing that part of the negativism about c-section in this group is because... Recovering from a Csection 587 Michelle J. Haines Absolutely. I think there's a lot of completely justified anger over medical scare mongering... Recovering from a Csection 588 Vanessa I don't think that anyone disputes the fact that necessary c-sections are marvels of modern medical technology that we are blessed to have available. I think everyone is also... Recovering from a Csection 589 Ericka Kammerer After lurking here on and off for a couple of years I've seen much... Recovering from a Csection 590 Vanessa I think that's a perfectly valid thing to do. No need to sit on... Recovering from a Csection 591 Vanessa Sadly, studies of informed consent suggest that the vast majority of patients are not informed by their doctors of significant areas of potential concern. On... Recovering from a Csection 592 Ericka Kammerer Thank you. One of the things I've noted over the past couple of years is there are a... Recovering from a Csection 593 On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 05:05:00 GMT, Vanessa While I fully appreciate your feelings on the subject, I have to say that the reason there are more negative than positive comments is... Recovering from a Csection 594 Nan I must admit that I find c-section comments much more credible and easier to swallow coming from a woman who has had the experience. Of... Recovering from a Csection 595 I have to agree with Ericka - Vanessa has a unique perspective because she has had a very traumatic reproductive history - both... Recovering from a Csection 596 I can relate to some of what you say here. My most recent birth story can be In my case... Recovering from a Csection 597 I don't think your statement about birth being a means to an end is something anyone here would disagree with... Recovering from a Csection 598 Mum of Two Your emotional needs are absolutely valid. However, it is also the case that it is not an across the board, no brainer choice that the... Recovering from a Csection 599 ITA! I see your point. I think this is where 'informed choice' is so important. I don't think anyone here would deny that occasionally, c-sections are absolutely necessary... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant I am sick and f**ing tired of people treating me like a Christian Scientist or a lunatic for wanting... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 601 Hi Ann, I've experienced a little bit of what you are experiencing, but after the first baby, that goes away. Then you know what you're doing, and who can say you... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 602 I have had three hospital births and have never had an epidural. While you do need to be much more vigilent about getting a non-interventionist birth in a... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 603 The truth is, when it comes down to the wire, you're the only one who can make that decision (unless an intervention is necessary... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 604 When faced with the shock and awe expressions and comments of those hearing we've planned a homebirth I'm fortunate in that DH makes the argument... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 605 Ann Onymous You know, it didn't bother me to think that I could decide to go get drugs if I wanted them. I don't know if... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 606 Ann, I have read the 10 responses so far, and so far, I must say that Ericka's is by far the best... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 607 In my case, with most of the people who've bothered me, I've later found out it was ignorance rather than a deliberate desire to pi$$ me off. Once they were satisfied with the facts... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 608 Ann Onymous Simple answer? Most are feeling defensive about their own choices, or perhaps defensive about the possibility that you'll start... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 609 Ericka Kammerer It's funny you say that. My mom said the same thing this morning. He's on board with the birth plan in theory, which says... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 610 Ann Onymous Of course. It's tough to be the person on the outside. I think there is every likelihood that your mom will be able to be very helpful in... How do you deal with people long, vulgar rant 611 Oh man, no wonder you are so peed off! Yes, it seems that everyone* even some men! that... Britax Marathon Car Seat or Others for Tall 2 year old I have a dilemma. My son is a very, very tall 23 month old. He... Britax Marathon Car Seat or Others for Tall 2 year old Here's what carseat.org says about seats for large toddlers (though they're fixing more on weight): "My child is over 40 pounds but not ready for a belt-positioning booster. What are my... Calculated, Risk Is Worth Benefit of Eating Fish Marla Cone, "Calculated, Risk Is Worth Benefit of Eating Fish", Los Angeles Times, June 20, 2005, Link: Because fish can be... Calculated, Risk Is Worth Benefit of Eating Fish Roman, Thanks for posting this article. It is not new news, but it is important news, and bears repeating. I am just snipping a few comments to emphasize. This the important pair of benefits... Tadpole arrived BF'ing help needed Tadpole (benjamin) arrived on 6-4, weighing a perfectly normal 7 lbs 5 oz, despite the scary predictions of the ob (i had gd). HAH! The birth sucked, and I don't... Tadpole arrived BF'ing help needed 617 1. Make sure you've got a good pump. I've had least pain, easiest letdown for the Isis. I have three of them now. That's also better than an... Tadpole arrived BF'ing help needed 618 Congratulations on the birth of your son! I agree with the suggestion to post this to misc.kids.breastfeeding - it is a very knowledgeable group. But... Blood pressure One of those perpetual topics, huh? I've googled the archives, but I haven't quite found the answers I'm looking for... Blood pressure 620 Amy I have no idea what the official word is but I will share with you how my high blood pressure and my... Blood pressure 621 If it would ease your mind to do so. As long as fundal height looks OK, the baby probably is OK, and fundal... Blood pressure 622 Amy Probably not essential unless something changes. You should be keeping your eyes peeled for any pre-eclampsia related symptoms (headaches, visual disturbances, abdominal pain, etc.). If your BP gets worse, give... Blood pressure 623 Oh boy Amy, that sounds like no fun. You might want to read this; it's the National Guideline Clearinghouse's summary of recommendations for preeclampsia, preeclampsia superimposed on chronic... Blood pressure 624 Sorry! Mostly it says that the meds don't seem to do anything beneficial in particular in pregnant women with chronic hypertension as long as they don't have higher than 180-110... MC at 1st trimester end much TMI Perhaps this will help someone else, who wants to know what it might feel like to MC. As mentioned in another thread, I had a devastating ultrasound at 8w5d gestation. Fetus... Parttime daycare for infants 626 Benevolent Prof I don't know about your area, but around here (far northern suburbs of Chicago), I had a hard time... Parttime daycare for infants 627 G'day Benevolent Prof I'm buttuming from your nick that you are faculty? I brought DS to work with me everyday for the first 9 months. I was lucky that DH is faculty... Parttime daycare for infants 628 G'day Susan Prof of what? I'm not actually a prof, just a senior lecturer so no research, but I teach analytical & physical chemistry. Sympathy on the morning sickness. I have had... A symptom buttociated with girls 629 Oooh, yes, this is definitely something I experienced... My first 2 are boys. I was sick with morning sickness almost every day... A symptom buttociated with girls 630 more anything just doesn't Wow sounds like your having a good time then this time round LOL......with my quit... A symptom buttociated with girls 631 Hahaha Yea, well, :P For me, with both the boys, I had that same problem of the smell. I couldn't stand it even if someone walked by me after already finishing... Pregnant wife and a new kitten. Is this bad Hi Harold Im going to write this before reading the others replies so that its totally my opinion blar blar. I have 3 cats... some women are genetically programmed for later fertility 633 Apparently some women are naturally meant to conceive and give birth later in life. So, if you can't conceive now... some women are genetically programmed for later fertility 634 Did you know that some women who cannot conceive earlier in life may be able to later in life due to their genes? I found this... Advice Needed despartely 635 A few friends of mine have said that if they wear their younger in a sling, often the older sibling doesn't... Advice Needed despartely 636 I don't give into my DD my DH does though. I am very firm with her no matter what it is whether she throws... Advice Needed despartely 637 Hi Jennifer... My heart goes out to you. I had a similar, although not identical experience with DD when... Advice Needed despartely 638 I didn't make a very big deal about bringing Addie home. We had just a little notice, but weren't sure if it was actually going to happen... Advice Needed despartely 639 You have described exactly what i'm going through with her. Instead of DH putting her to bed tonight, I did. And... Advice Needed despartely 640 I think your expectations are a bit high for 2... "knocking something to the floor" might mean that whatever it... Advice Needed despartely 641 Except that "Finish your homework before you watch TV or play on the computer" creates a logical consequence that is NOT a punishment... Advice Needed despartely 642 Jennifer Howe Taking away a toy later is going to be ultimately ineffective - it's so long after the event, it just feels like Mommy being mean. Children at this age need things... Advice Needed despartely 643 I've only been in that situation from the role of "big sister", and I can tell you that it sucked being put in... GTTGD somewhat of a rant Hi everyone, I do not post here much, I mostly lurk. I am having what many of you would consider a very interventionist pregnancy, and please respect that... GTTGD somewhat of a rant 645 Absolutely!! congratulations! However...as someone who had a baby conceived through donor egg IVF...my fur ruffles at this statement and my initial reaction is, "Feh!" Most anyone will do anything to keep their babies... GTTGD somewhat of a rant 646 Angela The blood This is not true. While they do not use the GTT to... Way OT! Toilet Seat Question I was Searching for something else (obviously) and this old thread came up in the... charting questions 648 I temped years ago, but always set my alarm. I was working, so set my clock for 6:00am. When it went off, I took my temp, got up to pee, and got... charting questions 649 Definitely get "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Wechsler (often abbrev. TCOYF) for the best info on charting. You will... question cross post 650 Actually, it's regular combo pills that will prevent you from having a period if you take them without any time off. You only have periods when taking combination pills... question cross post 651 Absolutely true. Interesting note though is that in hunter-gatherer societies (ie the conditions in which we evolved... question cross post 652 It's very variable as to when periods return for each woman. I believe that 8-9 months postpartum is about average for women who are breastfeeding... 32.6 week doctors appointment I went this morning to the doctor's appointment. Dr. Coolbeans was on vacation, so I was nervous about meeting... amniozentese 654 Christoph Herche It's spelled "amniocentesis" in the US. They use a needle to draw out a small amount of amniotic fluid that will contain small amounts of genetic material... amniozentese 655 Ericka Wrote: This is a good question to ask, but most people answer it far too narrowly. Most people answer the question, "What would I do differently, right away, if I had the diagnosis of... amniozentese 656 I think this test is quite a hard one if you are told you SHOULD have it.. I personally wouldnt risk the misscarrage... Racing heart I'm wondering if it's normal at this stage (almost 36 weeks) to have a racing heart... I find my heart just starts pounding for unknown reasons. It happens kind of out... Racing heart xkatx I know that if I try to lay in the wrong position, my heart will race and I feel like I'm watering, or like an elephant is sitting on my... early pregnancy emotionsdepression vent Cam))) I somehow missed your announcement, congrats! Even though you might not be feeling celebratory right now.. I remember the stage you're at vividly as being the worst. I... Bebe Sounds movement monitor Do any of you use this or any other brand of movement monitor? If so, does it work well... Bebe Sounds movement monitor 661 I think you should wait on the monitor and wait to see how your first week of sleeping in... Bebe Sounds movement monitor 662 I have a cosleeper next to the bed and dd sleeps in that, but literally I can roll over and nurse her while she's in it, she's that close. I can't sleep with a baby... Bebe Sounds movement monitor 663 Mamma Mia Yes that is a sad story, but this woman had at least 2 risk factors - reasons for NOT co... Nappies 664 I use fluffies flannelette fitted nappies. They need a cover ie plastic pants etc but for $4.50 a nappy they are low cost and easy to use. I am using mine on my third child... Nappies 665 z It depends on what types of diapers you want to go with. The most basic would be prefolds with diaper... Doctors and distances and induction I have a complicated question for you guys. I am pregnant with my 3rd child, 3 months along now. I... Doctors and distances and induction stasya If that isn't a possibility, my next recommendation would be to establish a comfort level with more local facilities... new worry I'm currently 18w3d, and have been feeling movement since 16 wks. At first, that was wonderfully rebutturing to feel those little butterfly taps when lying down or curled up on the couch... new worry I never felt my first baby at all before about 20 weeks, so I think the fact that you were feeling movement at 16 weeks is pretty unusual and I don't think it's... Blood! Ahhh So I don't know if this is a big deal or not, but earlier today I went to the washroom. It was probably around 11:30am-12pm. This... Also forgot Also, when I had a shower earlier this morning, before the Slime Incident, I happened to kind of feel inside. As sick as... Multiple CSections Jake Mysterio There's no subsbreastute for this but to really work on getting an education yourself. There's a... the pregnancy Hi April... My thoughts are with you. If it's any consolation, at 11 weeks in this pregnancy I had a mbuttive bleed as well... elevated beta hcg It is true that elevated levels of Beta-HCG are buttociated with growth restriction and preeclampsia, and yes... Help advice needed with teenager Hi, I am the eldest of 5. As a kid I was beaten and abused. We had parents that never showed us love, I... Help advice needed with teenager! 676 Andrea S She's plenty old enough to understand that in a house with 5, soon to be 6, other kids rules are... Help advice needed with teenager! 677 I am a teacher in an alternative school. I teach students who are in very similar positions to your sister. I can butture... OUCH Vanessa, She DOES have a lot of hair, and she's adorable! Lucky you with all that hair -- by... Stayathome dilemma" 679 KC And you failed. No man wants to marry a woman who makes more than him or is perceived... Stayathome dilemma" 680 Actually, the smart successful career woman you just described tend to be very attractive people - as attractive people tend to... Stayathome dilemma" 681 She used to hold the record for the highest recorded IQ (I think she lost that distinction recently). Do you find her physically unattractive? Because, while she's certainly not what I'd consider supermodel material... Stayathome dilemma" 682 Circe I'm sorry for appearing that way - if that's what it seemed, then I communicated poorly. Except for the very most beautiful, I also see... Stayathome dilemma" 683 Circe Well, it seems to me that statistically, you're going to get few people in a population who have genius IQs and are as gorgeous as Sharon Stone. Only a small portion... Stayathome dilemma" 684 And, on the other side of things, I've known a number of women who were of no better than average natural beauty who put a lot of work into their... Stayathome dilemma" 685 I'm not sure playing dumb would have helped me one way or the other in high school... Stayathome dilemma" 686 Melania I was one of those other girls. I was getting really high scores in all areas of the... Stayathome dilemma" 687 Ericka Kammerer Well, what I meant by related was how predictive beauty was of brains and vice versa, not how predictive either was of success, although you're right that when examining the original... Stayathome dilemma" 688 Cathy Weeks OK, point taken. So I spent more time on this particular article. I did a search for "Men Just Want Mommy" which led to interesting view points and... Stayathome dilemma" 689 Sections snipped because I'm not addressing them now) I think this is silly, and not... Stayathome dilemma" 690 Cathy Weeks Because you can't. If you live outside of the United States in a culture... Stayathome dilemma" 691 The patriarchy benefited both men and women? I would argue that the patriarchy was responsible for a LOT... Stayathome dilemma" 692 Cathy Weeks I'm not historically challenged. ;) These things did happen, but they had a valid reason for happening. There was no "oppression" as the feminists state. For example, let's say land ownership and inheritance in... Stayathome dilemma" 693 Cathy Weeks Then what you described is some form of racism. Why would you support a platform of hate towards men? And why would... Stayathome dilemma" 694 No. Racism is keeping one race down to the benefit of the other. Feminism seeks to raise one love, without bringing the other down. It's not at the expense of men, except... Stayathome dilemma" 695 Cathy Weeks "Feminism is to female as what racism is to race." The argument is that by giving women the... Stayathome dilemma" 696 Ah, a bunch of women were evicted BECAUSE they weren't allowed to vote. "hardship traceable directly to exclusion from the... Stayathome dilemma" 697 Why thank, you! I thought it was pretty good. I'm guessing that you are expressing sarcasm. However if you think it was bad logic, then you should refute it, rather than making fun of... Stayathome dilemma" 698 Cathy Weeks I'm sorry, you are correct. On a basic scale, the examples listed above didn't diminish because of patriarchy. There were factors that led to their dissolution, whether it was political... Stayathome dilemma" 699 Cathy Weeks It wasn't because they were oppressed. In fact the article goes on and states that: "And among all the reasons for giving women votes... Stayathome dilemma" 700 If a woman can be denied a place to live merely because she is female, then it CAN happen to any woman. Even the rich ones, when the stock market crashes, or whatever. Men and... alpha fetoprotein test is this a crucial test 701 On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 15:29:07 -0700, oregonchick No. IMO there are no crucial tests for... alpha fetoprotein test is this a crucial test 702 In a nutshell, the AFP is a blood test performed on the mother at around mid... Infant Car Seats Not as Safe as Convertibles 703 I can't really talk about the fit in the car because my dh always handles carseat installation. I have... Infant Car Seats Not as Safe as Convertibles 704 Yeah, it's true that some carseats fit better in some cars than others. Oddly enough, I just can't seem to get... Infant Car Seats Not as Safe as Convertibles 705 She just swam in the convertable, but I have a Fisher Price Stay in View which ROCKS for infants, and I can install it in the Geo so it doesn't move... Infant Car Seats Not as Safe as Convertibles 706 snip infant seat stuff) I had a Graco infant seat, which I used for the first 3-4 months... What is an acceptable triple screen result 707 They'll prob. tell you it's "screen positive" if the risk is more than 1-200 (for the statistically-challenged, this means the lower number is less than 200). :) Why is this number... What is an acceptable triple screen result 708 I don't believe that is standard practice, or at least it wasn't 7+ yrs ago when I was in grad school... What is an acceptable triple screen result 709 That's completely up to you. There isn't any arbitrary line. All this test will tell you is that statistically, there is a... Scary wife scary wife Help! Okay we're down to the last week - okay 4.5 days if you want to be picky - and DW is becoming increasingly.., (how can I put this without her wanting... Scary wife scary wife! multiple replies 711 Ericka - yup it is now 3 days 15 hours (by my desktop countdown) until due date, you'll excuse me if I don't pbutt on your statistical information on the... Scary wife scary wife! multiple replies 712 Robert Powell I never had those feelings. Maybe it's because you're a "lame", "simple creature" with a "simple mind" who needs the guidance and patience of another person who has the emotional capacity of a... Scary wife scary wife! multiple replies 713 Richard, Richard, Richard... You've got to GET RID OF THE DESKTOP COUNTDOWN right now. Really. What exactly do you think... Scary wife scary wife! 714 KC KC, I mean this in the kindest, most loving way possible... Is it possible that you perceived yourself as normal... Scary wife scary wife! 715 Amy I really don't think this is the case. I had nothing that you mentioned there. Do you never get PMS? You haven't cried I don't... Scary wife scary wife! 716 Joybelle I'm beginning to wonder if we need to take a poll of the DHs. :) I mean... Scary wife scary wife! 717 don't little Nah, he's actually said as much. :) the just Y'know working together could definitely be part of it!! Alone time is important, I think. Even with three kids I still make sure I... Scary wife scary wife! 718 Joybelle Even when we're doing separate things (he's playing a game, I'm watching TV or reading, for example) I don't often seek out solitude. We spend... Scary wife scary wife! 719 Robert Powell Hang tough! It's a rough time at the end. Do you mean it's 4.5 days until the due date? If so, fasten your seatbelts, because the... Shopping list I think I'm starting to nest. I feel a sense of urgency to start buying supplies for after the baby's born - I'm thinking specifically of things... Shopping list 721 I'm not even due till Nov, so can't give any sage advice about baby things, but one thing I plan to... Shopping list 722 Amy I liked Vaseline at every change. Easy to use and makes clean up easy. You'll also need it if you do the c word for a boy. I washed all the baby stuff... Shopping list 723 Amy I like vasoline and a flannel cloth w-water -- once you're past the meconium diapers, it's... Shopping list 724 Unadulterated Me This kid I was with this weekend was 3 months old, and she blew out two... Shopping list 725 Amy Probably not, but on the other hand, it's generally not a problem for your help to go. For... Shopping list 726 Emily I know. I just can't bear the idea of saying to my father in law, "Hey Dad? You don't look busy... Would you mind running out to the drug... Shopping list 727 Elle I am so very, very glad that I was NOT drinking anything when I read this, or I would... Blood test can determine fetal gender starting at 5 weeks I am listening to Day-To-Day on Slate and just heard about this (rest of the article is at Test reveals gender early in pregnancy Ethicists fear use in love selection By Carey... Blood test can determine fetal gender starting at 5 weeks! 729 Circe I've been sort of watching this develop over time. IIRC, on the website they do discuss that there's a... Blood test can determine fetal gender starting at 5 weeks! 730 Yep. And I think the fears that people in the US and other Western countries would use such early results to terminate pregnancies if the fetus is the "wrong" gender are largely unwarranted. I... Blood test can determine fetal gender starting at 5 weeks! 731 That's the hope, that amnio will become obsolete once fetal cells can easily be derived from maternal blood. Right now, they are just testing for the presence-absence of... Bottles: Glbutt vs Plastic Hi Elana, I just went through this myself, and read up on this quite a bit. As it... Bottles: Glbutt vs Plastic I didn't really use bottles until my son was starting daycare at about 6 months, and I had sent him to daycare with expressed boob juice. IME, I HATED plastic bottles. I... July 2005 Where's Everyone At TTCAdopt Version Just waiting for AF now. I think it's over. It's been a roller coaster this last week. Luteal phase is 4... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 735 20 1-2 wks Little twinges. I'll find out with my u-s next week whether my placenta is anterior... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 736 SuperEeyore 15 weeks -- I am thrilled to be out of the first trimester! I think I've felt a few flickers (only because I remember the feeling from the other pregnancies) but nothing definite yet... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 737 SuperEeyore 40w!. L-day is estimated tomorrow but since I have had no signs whatsoever... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 738 I'm 27 weeks 1 day. I feel pretty good about that. I can finally feel some regular movement. This is my fourth baby, and I thought... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 739 19 weeks and I feel like "I'm not even halfway???" Feeling movement, and I love it....so rebutturing! No swelling, bloating is gone, now just... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 740 SuperEeyore 30 weeks --- happy to be in the home stretch, big, tired, hot, but actually doing pretty well. DS and I... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 741 Just under 4 weeks left to go. Makes me feel tired, and I can't wait for it to be over... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 742 SuperEeyore 33 weeks, and grossly unprepared for motherhood... Although I'm more prepared today than I was yesterday - I bought diapers! My entire belly rocks and rolls. I call... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 743 25 weeks today. it's just flying along. love the movement. this one doesn't stop. it's a 24hr a day party in there. no bloatiness or anything. have a... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Child Version SuperEeyore 17, 15, 13, 12, 11, 9, 7, 5, 5, 3, 23mths and 10 weeks. The 17 year old has just finished the first... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 745 emilymr Not that you asked, but you know what I think? I think feminism is about choices - it isn't very productive to dictate... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 746 emilymr Well, Em, my neighbour is a teacher and his wife is an optometrist. They have a 4yo and a 6yo, and just moved here about a year ago. He... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 747 A little better than last month. Last night's prenatal yogas calmness has not yet dissapated. And the... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 748 Not too bad. Been better, I suppose, but also have been worse! Too darn hot for my liking, buuut, when I was upstairs, it sure looked like some nasty, dark grey... July 2005 Where's Everyone At Grownup version 749 How are you doing? A bit peeed off at the moment as I am stuck in the house because if I go out in causes the bleeding to start... Group B Strep 750 Raebo I wouldn't go so far as to say that treatment doesn't change the rest... Group B Strep 751 I declined the test in my third pregnancy, opting for risk-based management instead. I'd been GBS- with both previous babies, so I thought the chances I'd be positive the third time around... Group B Strep 752 actually....the statistic that I found said that 15% of babies colonized with early onset... sad, sad so sad On Fri, 01 Jul 2005 11:58:51 +0200, Patrick & Carolina I'm so sorry for your loss (((Carolina)))!! What you are feeling and experiencing at the... It's a girl and all looks good Had my 19wk fetal survey today. We wanted to know gender (and both of us had a... I'm 18, Pregnant and Very Confused It needn't be so black and white, either. There are numerous options and numerous possible outcomes... embarrasing question ttc oral love 756 I'm pretty sure your saliva is not the problem... I'm no expert, but did experience fertility... embarrasing question ttc oral love 757 Unless you're gargling it first, I can't see it being a problem ;-) There should be millions and millions of sperm, and most... early cord clamping was embarrasing question ttc oral love Well, I guess Usenet is about free speech, arrogant or ignorant or otherwise Fortunately indeed! Interesting...I can imagine how such a dog would be... embarrasing question ttc oral love 759 Well, I never struggled with infertility and I don't really know anything about saliva killing sperm, but I have a slightly different angle; I thought my DH and I would never have a child... embarrasing question ttc oral love 760 snip Well, I have had fertility problems and know where you are coming from! We eventually conceived using IUI, but I'm fairly confident saliva does not have sperm-killing properties, and even if it did... vaccines You can tell just by the breastle how objective they're being. Following is a list of concerns I had with the recent New York Time article... Long Cycle, Early Positive OPK, Late Period. Could I be pregnant My husband and I have been trying to conceive now since October 2004. After doing many months of charting, I have... Long Cycle, Early Positive OPK, Late Period. Could I be pregnant 763 In response to one of the earlier messages, I'm 31 and my husband is 39. I feel like we don't have the luxury of time while trying to conceive. Like most women... Long Cycle, Early Positive OPK, Late Period. Could I be pregnant 764 Your husband's age doesn't play much of a role in it. Men can father children up until they die of old age... Long Cycle, Early Positive OPK, Late Period. Could I be pregnant 765 Good luck! I know CM charting only has worked for many here, but for me it was not reliable. Again, I rarely had any noticeable CM and when I did... Long Cycle, Early Positive OPK, Late Period. Could I be pregnant I've not read a lot about long luteal phases being a problem, seems like short luteal phases are more the big issue, but I did find... We have another niece Around 8pm this evening, little Abigail arrived to DH's sister and her husband, making for a total... We have another niece! 768 Robert Powell Oh, I'm sure. We're going to visit in a few weeks and hopefully spoil her rotten. I can't wait ;-) I think I'm going on a little... We have another niece! 769 Mum of Two Yeah. It wouldn't bug me nearly so much if she were okay with the outcome, but it's really frustrating knowing that she isn't happy... We have another niece! 770 Mum of Two I think SIL and BIL really wanted to have the baby because BIL had limited time before he had to go back to Korea for six more months. Because... 20 wk ultrasoundSPDRed spots! 771 Ericka Kammerer My husband has quietly thought I'm crazy for wanting a low intervention birth... 20 wk ultrasoundSPDRed spots! 772 G'day Mary W. Well I haven't posted about it so much because I used to feel like I did pretty well - I insisted on longer than they wanted me to wait between breaking the... pubic bone pain...support belt 773 I started having pains in my pubic bone around 17w with the twins, and a support belt worked wonders for me when standing or... pubic bone pain...support belt 774 Well, first off, I had a bit of pain every now and then, and sounds kind of similar to what you're describing... OT: Carseats in cabs Hope some of you will answer this OT post, I don't know where else there are a lot of people with small kids to ask this... OT: Carseats in cabs Obscurity, linux I don't have anything very new to add, but just to give you one more data point about what people do... We don't have a car, so we've... OT: Carseats in cabs It's the law in MA that she be in a car seat, even in a taxi. It's the parent's... Carseats in cabs I would definitely not take my child in a cab without a carseat. I would... Very little fetal movement It was after hours, and I don't have any other number for the doc other than the office number, so I just called... Taylor's First Movie I took Taylor (and Addie) to her first movie today -- Muppets From Space, and she did great. The... OT: How often does your kid have a runny nose Hi folks, My mom thinks that DS (3yo) has a runny nose and a cough more often than other kids, and thinks that this might be related to some sort of food allergy-intolerance. It's... OT: How often does your kid have a runny nose My toddler had approximately seven distinct colds between December and May, so one per month (I think - I kind of lost track). Each one lasted anywhere from a couple of days to 3... How often does your kid have a runny nose 783 I have heard of dairy allergy manifesting as a terminal stuffed up nose-congestion. I don't know about the runny aspect, but I'm sure if you Google... How often does your kid have a runny nose 784 Mum of Two Absolutely. And if you label read, casein and whey are the cow's milk proteins you need to watch out for. In addition, 1-3 of people allergic to cow's... For previous epidural users... 785 My epidural experience was probably as good as it gets, but no, I do't think it's something to rush into. Pluses (in my... For previous epidural users... 786 Andrea S Hi Andrea! I had an epidural with #1, after being awake for 44 hours and in labour for 32 hours - 4 hours and a nap later, I... For previous epidural users... 787 I was induced with pitocin with #1 and wound up having an epidural. At the time I got the epidural, I thought it was great--it took away the pain yet I felt... For previous epidural users... 788 As you know I've had one twice, but if I have another baby I'll still be planning on going without, aiming for a home waterbirth, unless we were to... For previous epidural users... 789 They really, truly cannot not let you stay at 7cms. They can talk all they want about induction, but I can't believe you don't have the right to... For previous epidural users... 790 depending on how labour is at 7cm would-should determine how you procede, if you are having long contractions close together, then you may be desperate, if they are shorter and... HIV a 70 % risk reduction Male circumcision reduces the risk that men will contract HIV through intercourse with infected women by about 70 percent* ==================================== Report: Male circumcision cuts AIDS risk Study conducted on over 3,000 HIV... HIV a 70 % risk reduction 792 Mum of Two Well the issue is around the function of these nerves. It would be... African AIDS privates fraud #3 was HIV a 70 % risk reduction PostedAndMailed: yes wrote on 7-7-05 9:11 PM: Briar Rabbit, In 1987, I exposed the fact that American MDs were illegally making most male babies scream and... HIV a 70 % risk reduction 794 Briar Rabbit Can they really extrapolate that the circumcision was what protected the circumcised men, though? Maybe women with AIDS in Africa just prefer... Very Difficult situation..HELP Hi everybody... Here I'm again........ still sad and now very confused... I got a miscarriage, last week we heard that our little angel sleeps in mummy's tummy and we dont know... Very Difficult situation..HELP 796 Patrick & Carolina I'm so sorry for what you're going throughy. My own, very similar experience is very fresh. At 11wks I learned my baby stopped... Very Difficult situation..HELP 797 Carolina, I cannot stress how sorry I am that this pregnancy isn't viable. I have been there, I know how... Very Difficult situation..HELP 798 Hi Jamie........ I cant thank you guys enough for all ur words. Last week we went to that last u-s and... Very Difficult situation..HELP 799 Carolina, Hugs. I lost two pregnancies around the 6 weeks mark -- the heart never started to beat, but we didn't find out until 7 weeks, then confirmed it with another u-s at... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 800 Cuddlefish What about those who are aborted after a very well considered decision? Many Not trying to... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 801 I understand this point of view, though I don't necessarily agree with it. However, any commitment to the idea that termination of a pregnancy is never acceptable under any circumstances (even when the fetus has... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 802 Nikki Well, to be frank, that is the primary (if not the only) reason such tests are done. Put another way, the reason it is cost-effective to offer amnio and... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 803 DD - June '02 DS - May '05 "Circe" wrote life Yes, if the foetus is living. So I think Emily would have been allowed... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 804 Emily Well, you know, I'm primarily playing devil's advocate when I make those financial arguments, but not entirely. While I... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 805 Circe Right --- I'd say the main benefit I got from testing with Scheherazade was psychological, not... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 806 Circe I do understand that statistically the majority of babies are terminated after amnios that... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 807 Nikki While I agree that there are more cost-savings from terminations of fetuses that could be expected to survive, those incompatible-with-life babies can... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 808 Circe Oh sure. I know a 10yo with Trisomy 18, which is generally considered incompatible with life. Clearly that isn't always the case although she... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 809 Barbara In take Leslie I decided to have an u-s this time around, though I'm usually quite... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 810 If you're halfway through a healthy pregnancy and the continuation of that pregnancy will not seriously endanger your life, IMO you can wait until the baby is term and put... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 811 Mum of Two Thank you for posting this, Amy. It was a real eye-opener for me when I connected the induction I had with Scheherazade (at 20w, because her... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 812 That's exactly the kind of reason I can't stand to see people posting ignorant, black & white hype. Yet another friend of mine - this one an online friend - was accused of having an... 22 week premie. what should the end timelimit be 813 As someone who terminated a pregnancy at 23.5 weeks, of a much wanted baby who was unlikely to survive to term because of a gross (and I mean that in the medical sense... Reducing AIDS risk by 70 Study Says Circumcision Reduces AIDS Risk by 70% Findings From South Africa May Offer Powerful Way To Cut HIV Transmission By MARK SCHOOFS, SARAH LUECK and MICHAEL M. PHILLIPS Staff Reporters of THE... Reducing AIDS risk by 70 Dave {Reply Address in.sig} You have evidence that there is more risk related to infant circumcision? If... Bouncer or no bouncer Both of my girls enjoyed the bouncer seat until they were about 3-4 months old, and they got too large. We only ever had a 3... FAO Nan was Poll: Bouncer or no bouncer 817 That was pretty much Aurora's situation, except that when she was evaluated at 14 months... FAO Nan was Poll: Bouncer or no bouncer 818 It may not happen, but it's definitely wise to be vigilant. Another area to watch is language development. Aurora's was perfectly normal and even a bit... Update on Kandace I am currently 20 weeks. I had my ultrasound at 19 weeks, 1 day. The reason... Remind me why I use cloth diapers!! :P 820 Well, I have to say that when I started getting ready for this baby, I... Remind me why I use cloth diapers!! :P 821 Replying to myself to avoid doing each individually. I was surprised at the number of folks... Remind me why I use cloth diapers!! :P 822 How baby uses laundry: Morning: Wake up. Change baby. While changing baby's diaper, baby pees on sleeper... Remind me why I use cloth diapers!! :P 823 and + diapers. diapers talked diaper I'm with you Amy. I am a certified ecologist (PhD and all) and after I'd read countless papers and compared varieties and cleaning etc, can't seem to see... Remind me why I use cloth diapers!! :P 824 The Environment Agency buttumed that trashie users changed only four nappies per 24 hour period. (The environmental and health effects of that went unexamined!) Having... Remind me why I use cloth diapers!! :P 825 I have about 7 dozen diapers. All but eight of them are hand-me-downs or diaper service seconds. Out of the 30+ covers I have on hand right now... Remind me why I use cloth diapers!! :P Obscurity, linux Amy writes: You can make the energy equations come out roughly even, especially if you use... Progesterone confusion I first of all have a high level of progesterone and it is nothing new. What is new, are certain apparent "side effects". Sometimes my breast enlarge right before my period or right after... Progesterone confusion 828 When do you think I should take a pregnancy test? Before my period, after my period? A week after my... Progesterone confusion 829 What was the first day of your last period? I had a positive test with First Response HPT... Progesterone confusion 830 The first day of my last period was a Tuesday or a Wednesday in the middle of June. I can't remember the exact day but I do know that I've had these symptoms... Progesterone confusion 831 All the symptoms you are feeling due to high progesterone are the same that you would feel if you were pregnant. It's the increased levels of progesterone that an embryo causes one... Progesterone confusion 832 I am very aware that my symptoms could very well be just high levels of progesterone. I am learning to "not pay so much attention... OT Question about cleaning! Help So, I don't know if I'm digging around in the wrong place, but I'm wondering if anyone... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 834 Only problem is, this place is run by the city. As much as I hate subsidized housing (what this... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 835 xkatx Cleaning needs to be done Really? Cripes. I have nearly 2000 sq feet if you count the basement and I could sweep... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 836 That's so true in my experience... I've only moved from one apartment into the townhouse we live in now. The apartment we moved into first was a disaster area when we moved... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 837 Ah! Home Depot... I've never heard of this Zep stuff, but if it's fairly inexpensive and non toxic, maybe I should take a look at... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 838 xkatx It's the same as Lime Away, but cheaper. I believe it works by an acid-base reaction and turns the lime to salt, so not a problem for a preggo I think... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 839 xkatx I don't know where you are, but I just had my whole house done last week for $110 in the U.S. Midwest. Since it was the first... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 840 That price is actually a lot less than what I was thinking the prices to clean would be. I'm in... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 841 V. Depends on the room. In the kitchen, she did a way better job than I ever... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 842 Caledonia Phew! I was just hoping to God that they do the kitchen first!! Hahaha... Is there more than one way? I put the toilet cleaner in the bowl, then shut it so the animals... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 843 I'm not really clear on what you are asking. Do you want specific information on how to clean various... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 844 Well, I'm wondering how safe some cleaning items would be, and I've found quite a few suggestions on alternative cleaning concotions that... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 845 I'm not sure what their need for this inspection is for, to be honest. All I know is that it is standard when you put in a request to transfer. Happened to the neighbour... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 846 xkatx Murphy's Oil Soap (biodegradable, cheap, even edible, but I wouldn't go there), a miracle cloth or some old T-shirts, vinegar, baking soda, and a... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 847 Vinegar and baking soda seem to be common items recommended. I think I'll definitely try both and see if it gets me anywhere! As far as that stupid Magic Eraser... OT Question about cleaning! Help! 848 A checklist would actually be a real good idea, and very nice indeed... I recall having a list from... going back to work and finding childcare 849 Obviously, this is a very personal decision and there is no answer that would fit everyone. I can just offer my... going back to work and finding childcare 850 oregonchick I took 12 weeks off with both of mine. I felt like I went back way... going back to work and finding childcare 851 Nikki I think it totally depends on the people involved. I had planned to stay home with DS for 6 months... going back to work and finding childcare 852 Hi... I'm buttuming you're asking this of US posters? Here in Canada, we are permitted... going back to work and finding childcare 853 oregonchick You mean you plan on exclusively feeding EBM via bottles? If so, that's one heck... going back to work and finding childcare 854 Just wanted to say that exclusive EBM-pumping can be done if you want to go that route... going back to work and finding childcare 855 Well, I don't read many research articles so I can only go by what I know. My DH... working in pregnancy Hi All Ok I am starting to go out of my mind being at home all day every day with very little to do... working in pregnancy April & Baby Just out of curiosity, why are you stuck inside alone? Even if you aren't working, it would seem to me that there would be a bunch of potential things... popping in to say hi Hello all- After quickly perusing the group (I could not read all 1600+ posts) I thought I would say hello... charting v. peeing on a stick TTC Obscurity, linux Anonymama writes: Yes. The pee on a stick tests can only tell you that your body is attempting to ovulate (i.e., they detect an LH... POUT My husband thinks you're as ridiculous as I think you are. I just worry about your poor wife... Hey, listen! They're playing your... 4 weeks pp Time flies! I can't believe Ada is 4 weeks old today. We had her weighed on Wednesday and she was 10lb6oz, almost 2lb up from her... US at 28w1d peri appt Today we drove two hours to our perinatologist appointment. I'm going positively insane at the though of... US at 28w1d peri appt 863 I hope you can have a privatesl birth - I know it won't be the home birth you wanted, but... US at 28w1d peri appt 864 you could to I'm really conflicted about the c-section vs. privatesl! I'm sure if I go for a... US at 28w1d peri appt 865 I hope that one way or another you're happy with the outcome. It's an awful feeling to feel like everything has... US at 28w1d peri appt 866 It makes total sense :-) I don't think I'm any stronger than the next person. In fact I think I've always had a deficit in the coping skills department. I... Request for pointers to the evidence. 867 On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 10:23:23 +1200, "Mum of Two" Ordinarily I would agree with you. The thing is that one* appointment was really different from the others because of her being... Request for pointers to the evidence. 868 Definitely! You know her better than any of us do. It would make me wary, I wouldn't... Position I don't recall having this strange stuff going on with either of my boys, but that was quite a while ago... My OB and my Birth Plan 870 The thing about birth plans is they give you something to point at for your wishes when you are in the throes of labor. I think they are a good idea. I... My OB and my Birth Plan 871 Ok, what if, chosing a different establishment isn't really an option? My husband was originally not willing to risk me or any babies we might have by having a homebirth. But when... Irritating obstetricians was My OB and my Birth Plan PostedAndMailed: yes IRRITATING OBSTETRICIANS... British general pracbreastioner Dr. Sarah Vaughan, please see the very end of this post... Kathy Claytor said to AGSF: AGSF replied: British general pracbreastioner Dr. Sarah Vaughan remarked: GASTALDO... My OB and my Birth Plan 873 Are you freaking kidding me? It's her JOB to worry about me and my comfort... My OB and my Birth Plan 874 No, she isn't finished yet. I think she's currently working on S, or maybe she just finished S in April and it will be out... My OB and my Birth Plan 875 Jamie Clark I didn't realize that it sounded wrong until I re-read it. It was quite witty in... My OB and my Birth Plan 876 The thing is we shouldn't have to get permission from a doctor. He is in our employ if we or our insurance companies are paying him. He should... Environmental Toxins found in newborns blood Did you all know that that the placenta does not entirely protect fetuses from environmental toxins that can cause cancer, birth defects, brain damage, and other health ailments? A new study testing pieces of... 1 hour glucose test Yesterday, I saw my regular doctor. I had the 1 hour glucose test, and guess what? Yep. I have elevated... Help me not freak out.... 879 CJRA I think you are over-interpreting the referral to a genetic counselor. Referring you to a... Help me not freak out.... 880 CJRA)))) As some of the others pointed out, a genetic abnormality is not necessarily (and not usually) a... Help me not freak out.... 881 Something like half of all miscarriages are caused by genetic abnormalities. The genetic counselor will have... Update Induction Announcement Well yesterday was an interesting day; the temperature hit 86F - that's around 28C for those of you in old money - and in the midst of the melting tarmac (and melting parents to be... Can I still be pregnant Mostly making fun of you... ; ) But seriously, I can see what you are saying, and although I don't use language that way either, it didn't occur to me to read it "your... cash inmediatly cancela tus deudas A while back, I was browsing these newsgroups, just like you are now, and came across an article... 3yo with runny nose update There's exceptions to every rule. Take my particular example. My parents are not...lets say, children people. His parents live... Babies and UCLA beggars: Attn Kintera, Inc. and SD Chamber Foundation ITA, there is no informed consent when it comes to the episiotomy myth. When I was pregnant with #1, uninformed and looking for a birth plan, I remember coming across a website... Something bothering me April & BabyStrongBow That knife cuts both ways - my mother is so awesome, that I know there's no way I could ever possibly live up to her. Even if I do... Gender revealed due to name help 888 Isn't that the pits! My first two have four letters, and I thought of keeping up that theme. I decided against that, but I still get... Gender revealed due to name help 889 Joybelle Yep--I grew up in a family of all "S" names (including pets), and I refuse to do that. Main problem is that the two firl names... What do you feed your Toddler 890 Anything she'll eat, and as often as she wants it... : ) Taylor has always been in the 75-90 percentile. I don't really do 3 meals and 3 snacks. She tells me when she's hungry and... What do you feed your toddler 891 It varies from day to day! I'm not sure if nearly 13 months is a toddler, but anyhow. Usually she starts the day with millet-oat-wheatgerm porridge... Birth Danger also: WTC janitor heard explosion in basement PostedAndMailed: yes BIRTH DANGER (also: WTC JANITOR HEARD EXPLOSION IN BASEMENT) Why DID Bldg 7 collapse? See below. BIRTH DANGER The notion that officials INTENTIONALLY collapsed the WTC towers on 3000 heads... Does your child drink juice 893 Carol Ann DS (4 yo) - rarely. He prefers Gatorade to actual juice, actually, but he only gets that when it's hot out and... Does your child drink juice 894 DD (2) does not. She's tried it (always diluted) but has never liked it. I'm rather glad. DS (4) loves juice, but only gets it once a day, diluted. Probably... Does your child drink juice 895 Since my last answer was apparently too flip, I thought I'd mention something about juice. Many fruit juices, have not a whole lot to recommend... Does your child drink juice 896 When they were smaller, no. Now at ages 12, 10, and 8 yes. We have a glbutt of orange juice for breakfast and sometimes other juices during... Does your child drink juice 897 I was very strict about sugar prior to, oh, age 2-ish, though I did give her the occasional rice dream bar...which is not sucrose... The F Crime #7: EPA's J. William Hirzy, PhD PostedAndMailed: yes Attention: Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers: Please issue "Cease and Desist" orders to cause Oregon municipalities to immediately stop the injection of the... The F Crime #7: EPA's J. William Hirzy, PhD There are several medical claims at EPA believes fluorosis is just a cosmetic defect caught my attention. "The reason for this EPA position... The F Crime #5: To Oregon antifluoride protesters also CDC's MMWR PostedAndMailed: yes Christine, With the recent revelation that a Harvard puke has been citing (but concealing) epidemiology indicating that boys in... Rash During Pregnancy Matt PUPPP, as Amy said. It stands for Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy. Also, as Amy said, nothing short of having the baby... Report on One Day Childbirth Prep Clbutt Todd Gastaldo Well, since you asked so nicely... There were several videos that showed women in various phases of labor. The mother who had the epidural in one video was... Not listening was Report on One Day Childbirth Prep Clbutt PostedAndMailed: yes THEY'RE NOT LISTENING - not at the hospital where Amy E. Austin will deliver. See below. Amy, If they showed a woman semisitting without mentioning that she was closing her birth canal up to... Childbirth in Dear Abby This will only take you to the letter in question today - Otherwise you'll have to click on the calendar at left for 7-25-05. DEAR ABBY: I am writing because I'm having my... Childbirth in Dear Abby Cathy Weeks Abby's obviously not concerned with keeping peace between the families, because she's in newspaper... I can't deliver! 906 Yes, L.A. it is possible for you to have a VBAC. But it is up to you! Develop a positive mental atbreastude. This is the cornerstone of a successful VBAC. This means... I can't deliver! 907 G'day V Thanks for the link - I'm in a similar situation, with the added fact that I'm 42 and trying for... OT: Blue eyes CY Eye color is pretty complex. It isn't as easy to figure out as we were led to believe in high-school... Blue eyes Leigh Menconi I have one of these too! Everyone thinks ds#1 looks like me, but he actually looks (to me) more like dh's family. It's just that he's the technicolor version, as your MIL... Forever Mine I'm writing this to let people know about our recent experience with Forever Mine. We ordered a crib and it... good sources of dha 911 Fish oil is highly toxic stuff. Unfortunately, the nutritionists who adise eating this nasty stuff don't know much about chemistry. If they did, they'd tell you to avoid it, due to... good sources of dha 912 On Tue, 26 Jul 2005 03:55:01 GMT, Dan wrote in misc.kids.pregnancy,sci.med,sci.med.nutrition : USA TODAY Fish oil supplements found to set... good sources of dha 913 The research team chose to test fish oil in patients who were prone to arrhythmias because any benefits probably would be obvious and apply to... good sources of dha 914 The best source is oil from cold water marine fish. Flax seed oil contains an omega-3 fatty acid which... Flax seeds and HCN On Sat, 6 Aug 2005 19:11:16 +0200, maison.mousse wrote in sci.med,sci.med.nutrition,misc.kids.pregnancy : I coulnd't find that info in the USDA data base. came up with this. Br J Nutr. 1993 Mar;68 plus... good sources of dha 916 sci.med,sci.med.nutrition,misc.kids.pregnancy : The ALA in flax seeds doesn't have "much effect" on the amount of DHA (and EPA), but according to this site it does have "some effect"... "the human conversion of... good sources of dha 917 I don't know. Most people want to reduce the total fat and calories in their diet, so if they want more DHA and... good sources of dha 918 sci.med,sci.med.nutrition,misc.kids.pregnancy : Well, I've found studies that seem to confirm that, at least for EPA (less for DHA), but there also factors inhibiting the conversion from ALA to EPA-DHA, such... Frustrating day... Any help would be awesome Well, today is the EDD for this thing that I don't think will ever come out... Frustrating day... Any help would be awesome!! 920 That's anyone's guess. With all my babies, I sat at 2-3 cms for weeks. With #2, I came into the hospital after more than 24 hours... Frustrating day... Any help would be awesome!! 921 I don't really recall the first 2 when it comes to being dilated and all that... That... Frustrating day... Any help would be awesome!! 922 I remember very well because I was 2-3cm dilated at my first 36 week internal with my first baby (who turned 8 last Friday). My OB buttured me I'd never... Frustrating day... Any help would be awesome!! 923 I find I'm VERY uncomfortable... Had a real hard time falling asleep and then staying asleep again tonight, which seems to be normal lately. This pain I feel in my... Frustrating day... Any help would be awesome!! 924 Circe I'll second that! The heat index is currently 109 where I am (hallelujah for air conditioning!) and it has been FABULOUS to be in the pool - I'm headed straight there after work. My... Frustrating day... Any help would be awesome!! 925 Oh how I wish! Well, I think I shall do that... We actually have some plans... Frustrating day... Any help would be awesome!! 926 Geeze... We have the world's largest mall here, or so it was the biggest last I heard... I try and avoid it. I live just outside the city in the suburb south, and this... Odd question will be asking doc but want feedback Shiny has a discoloration on her back. I would buttume it was a bruise by appearance, but it has been there since she... weired and scary Hi All Ok so some of you are proberbly thinking I am a pregnancy health hazard but something REALLY... Contraction Timer Actually, my wife really thought it was a great help. The whole point of the program is... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth And all else is a disaster? I have no idea what show this is I have on... teenage-ish pg woman... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 931 I never spent much more than 24 hours in the hospital with any of my babies. My total turnaround time on #3 was about 17 hours. I checked in... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 932 CJRA OK, I'm going to hazard a guess that this is 7th Heaven and it's Lucy giving birth. I didn't actually see... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 933 As a TV watcher, I can tell you birth on TV, particularly sit-coms, is portrayed in an idiotic manner and... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 934 snip OK, my soap (One Life to Live) can do even better, and Kelly I... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 935 Sue Hmmmm... Sue, I really think you are incorrect about this. I think this group tends heavily toward hospital births - way, way more than 50%. I think us homebirthers... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 936 Sue Since you've said you followed all my posts, you must have also seen my complaint re: Henci Goer's book... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 937 While I understand what you're saying, I'm not sure TV should be off the hook because it's not "real life". Sooooo many cultural expectations are either created... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 938 I think the TV births are always so exaggerated and stupid that I cannot imagine anyone really taking them that serious. I don't watch enough TV so maybe I am unusual that... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 939 Sue Seriously? No, not personally. But I do know that is how the vast majority... TV births why do people think a hospitalOB is necessary to give birth 940 Sue Unfortunately, TV is the main media source for the vast majority of our population. It's the manner in which much information is spread. While most recognise it's... OT I invented a frozen yogurt recipe sort of On a whim, I made French Vanilla Frozen Yogurt - adapting from an ice cream recipe. The recipe called for: 1 c whole milk 1-2 c sugar dash salt 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten 2... just 2 months sick and showing: need feedback 942 julie MT Hi Julie sorry to hear that your having a rough time, like Jo said if it... just 2 months sick and showing: need feedback 943 I'm buttuming fist pregnancy, since you sound pretty new to all of this. I bloated alot initially in my pregnancy, it seemed to go along... just 2 months sick and showing: need feedback 944 julie MT Is this your first pregnancy? If not, then it's normal to show early for subsequent babies. If it... The F Crime #9: F dominoes finally falling THE F CRIME (#9): F DOMINOES FINALLY FALLING? Paul Connett, PhD (www.fluoridealert.org) asks in today's FAN CAMPAIGN Bulletin (#275): "Are the dominoes beginning to fall?" Paul quotes... The F Crime #9: F dominoes finally falling The board of health delivered an order to halt fluoridation of the town's water supply to the department of public works on Monday...Health board Chairwoman Diane Battistello drafted and hand-delivered the cease and... The F Crime #10: Can we vote to forcibly medicate our neighbors Paul Connett, PhD: Please see my note to you at the very end of this post. THE F CRIME (#10): CAN... The F Crime #10: Can we vote to forcibly medicate our neighbors article I don't know about it being symbolic, but the refusal seemed to be for good reason. Robert Bliss had some support from Board of Selectmen... The F Crime #11: Harvard crap and rat contagion for kids PostedAndMailed: yes THE F CRIME (#11): HARVARD CRAP AND RAT contagion FOR KIDS See below. Sorry. I should... The F Crime #13: 'Quackbuster' Barrett promotes the F Crime PostedAndMailed: yes change your discussions of fluoridation. See below. Steve, please "quackbust" the MOST obvious quackery. See the very end of this post. THE F CRIME (#13): "QUACKBUSTER" BARRETT PROMOTES THE F CRIME... "Quackbuster" Steve Barrett, MD... The F Crime #12: The ol' 'too many health experts' gag PostedAndMailed: yes THE F CRIME (#12): THE OL' "TOO MANY HEALTH EXPERTS" GAG Barry is funny! See below. Ummmm... Barry... 2 yo and constipation Hi. My 27 month old boy has the worst problems with constipation. He's off cheese and only drinks 9 oz. of 2% milk in the a.m. He loves pasta and bread, bananas... 2 yo and constipation We have suffered with this problem with DD for a couple of years now and diet has made not much difference for her. We ended up... how often do you have prenatal appointments Sue That's how I recall my last, 10 yrs ago. But this time round it's... births at home vs BC vs hospital on MKP Perhaps the hospital birthers should speak up! It could go something like this: "Hospital vs. Homebirth My friends, family and care provider are all putting pressure on me to... The developmental screen We have a local program called "EC Cares" which does free early intervention for special needs kids. Per the ped's request, we had the evaluator in to look... MAKE LOADS OF MONEY FOR FREE MAKE THOUSANDS!!! I found this on a bulletin board and decided to try it: I don't care about the useless pre-fabricated crap this message usually says. All I say... struggling to eat right On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 07:31:38 -0700, oregonchick There is only one solution: kick the Oreo cookies out of the house and do the same with all other... Caesarian Birth Plan OK, so I'm having a planned caesarian, but there must be things I need to emphasise. All I can think of right now is 'please clean the baby up before... Caesarian Birth Plan 960 Not much advice on the c-section as I haven't had one, but I'd be specific about how you want your baby cleaned. New babies are not really... Caesarian Birth Plan 961 Mum of Two Thank you all - some food for thought there :o) Re slime, etc - yes, just dried down with the towel is fine, but... Prolonged squatting bad PostedAndMailed: yes PROLONGED SQUATTING BAD? "Many Korean workers are exposed to... prolonged poor working postures that are closely related to back pain or symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders. Poor work postures that have been frequently... India chiros emergency was Prolonged squatting bad PostedAndMailed: yes INDIA CHIROS - EMERGENCY Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% and keeping birth canals closed the "extra" up... Castor Oil 964 Do you really want the baby to come before she-he is ready? If you are not ready to labor, then it could just irritate the bowel and... Castor Oil 965 I think this is excellent advice for most women, and it's what I would do myself unless I... Castor Oil 966 I'm actually not exactly sure what will happen on the 9th, if I go that long... I am buttuming that I will... Castor Oil 967 I didn't really find the amount I had taken to be very useful or helpful. I also didn't want to take a whole lot right off... Castor Oil 968 Okay, I have tried it alot and have successfully induced 2 of my babies at 39 weeks... Castor Oil 969 Oh, it works alright... NO contractions. Took a teaspoon. 2 hours later, three good contractions. Next morning. No contractions. After nookie and castor oil, went to 5... Castor Oil 970 My neighbour said to try with orange juice... I've heard and read everything from mixing it with milk... 34wks NST and unplanned OB visit Hi folks, I had my first NST today. Wasn't supposed to have to see the OB (not until next week, and then weekly), but... First, the NST shows that the baby is just fine, heart... 34wks NST and unplanned OB visit 972 contractions for almost a month now. Irregular (as far as I can tell) and mostly painless, and the only response from the Dutch OB-GYN... 34wks NST and unplanned OB visit 973 bother, I hate it when you are being checked for something else and that comes up, I seem to have an irritable uterus so it's not unusual for... Jamie: modeling question Thanks! re: the Octopus hot dogs...Oh yeah, it's easy. Put a pot of water on to boil. Take your hot dog (or 12... Three hour GTT results Well, I had the 3-hour GTT test yesterday. Damn, those pokes hurt when you don't have food in your veins! It didn't help that the girl who did... Three hour GTT results 976 Tried posting this on 7-30, but it didn't go through. Trying again... Joybelle me some I drink guess the snack advice a day... Three hour GTT results 977 I go to the diebreastian on Tuesday. She did call me Thursday and gave me some tips, but really... Three hour GTT results 978 Joybelle I do too! It's the pits. I think it's because my belly sticks out so close to the hot burner, and it makes me really uncomfortable. I don't want to... Way OT: Bridal shower ideas Hi folks, As I've posted elsewhere, I'm hosting a bridal shower for my oldest friend on Saturday. The other bride's maids... Way OT: Bridal shower ideas 980 I'm guessing by cheesy you mean the kind where people take it in turns seeing how many pegs they can... Way OT: Bridal shower ideas 981 V. I wouldn't sign the teacup. Have someone at the party take a picture of each guest with their teacup and put them in... 9 month old keeps waking up Hi all, Our almost 9 month old boy keeps waking up at night. He used to sleep through the night until he was about... 9 month old keeps waking up Let me try again... First you say that you are down to two naps a day and he is still... Fast Easy Money!!! No Scam! 100% Risk free MGMN Fast Easy Money!!! No Scam! 100% Risk free! $$$ Make Money At Home $$$ This really works! I cannot believe it... Oh, these are the people in your neighborhood... 985 What would I do? What can you do? Be vigilant about your kids, lock your doors, don't borrow sugar from that house, etc. Stuff you'd do anyway. Sadly, you have... Oh, these are the people in your neighborhood... 986 V. He's in his 60s, and is living in the house with his wife and grown daughter, his... Oh, these are the people in your neighborhood... 987 There's the ones you know about - and then there's the ones you don't. The ones you DO know about represent the tip of the ice berg so to speak. At least you know who they... Oh, these are the people in your neighborhood... 988 I check out the website occasionally to see if there are any love offenders in my area. There weren't, at least not... Braxton Hicks I'm wondering if this is what's going on right now... About 4-5 hours ago, around... Braxton Hicks xkatx For my doctor and at my hospital, the rule is 5-1-1 - You go to the hospital when the contractions are... Can you help with decorating project I'm a parent who like you, devotes a lot of time to making my kids happy. Over the years this has meant decorating their rooms (again and again) to create a personal space... Can you help with decorating project I checked out your survey, and it needs some work. For example, it asks the ages of your children, but only... Circ prevented six or seven out of a possible 10 infections The truth had to finally come out. The foreskin is a dog. ========================================= Circumcision appears to reduce HIV spread By ED SUSMAN RIO DE JANEIRO, July 27 (UPI) -- In the first study of its kind... Ow BIG bummer At the check-up yesterday both kids were breech. How on earth they both managed to turn a full 180 degrees without me noticing is... MY BABY BOOK!! is proud Snittens Thanks! It has been a lot of fun. We've been calling the baby "Peanut" since our 9 week ultrasound (because s-he LOOKED... Heeeeeeerrrrrrreee's Janey Hi all... Just popping in to announce the arrival of Jane Maria. She was born on Sunday, July 24 via c-section, weighing an even 8lbs... Organic Style and Fluoridation PostedAndMailed: yes ORGANIC STYLE AND FLUORIDATION Paul Connett, PhD reports in FAN CAMPAIGN Bulletin #280 that Jeanie Pyun, Editor... Foreskins In Space was Question about the astronauts Nomen Nescio Ah, I see that we have another Foreskinstein (coined by yours truly!ehe) Flunky of Human Anatomy 101!ehehe Unfortunately for women, God forgot to design a... Foreskins In Space was Question about the astronauts 999 Andy Speaking of ranting, you've just lost any & all credibility when you compared FGM to RIC. In order to believe in the above anti... Foreskins In Space was Question about the astronauts 1000 Ian Woollard Very cute! eh It also furthers the point that the post-umbilical cord is just as useless as foreskin!eheee BTW, in all my years of cybering, not once have I ever... Foreskins In Space was Question about the astronauts 1001 Andy You have no extreme views on anything, yet you're perfectly happy inferring that limbs are equivalent to the removal... Is it implantation bleeding DH and I are TTC. I miscarried back in December and am on my third cycle of clomid since... Is it implantation bleeding 1003 My question would be how long it has been since ovulation. It being day 36 (normally the end of your cycle) with a neg HPT may not bode well... Is it implantation bleeding 1004 Yep, I found out at 4wks and am now 23wks. The LONGEST 19 wks of my life, I can't imagine... Mostly OT: Bridal shower update Hi folks, The bridal shower was today, and I thought I'd post an update on how it went: It went well... A Girl A girl is driving around and she sees a sign in front of a house... I had an interesting day Actually, an interesting weekend, and of COURSE my doctor is out of town for the next week. I took a nap yesterday... I had an interesting day... 1008 If it's any consolation, bed rest doesn't seem to be very useful as a PE treatment as the condition isn't stress-related. You will find better information about the condition if you search for pre... I had an interesting day... 1009 Did they schedule a 24-hour catch to check on the protein? Unfortunately, the only thing the dipsticks will really tell you is... I had an interesting day... 1010 Hi Amy. I've BTDT with the mild toxemia-pre-eclampsia and going to L&D stuff. Around 25 weeks... August 2005 Where's Everyone At TTCAdopt Version 1011 Thanks guys, I'll write a proper update then. Was just feeling like my messages were disappearing into thin air here so why bother writing... August 2005 Where's Everyone At TTCAdopt Version 1012 I can't imagine DH wanting to do it at the lab, however I found out today that we can drop it in over the weekend so that simplifies it a lot. The lab... August 2005 Where's Everyone At Child Version 1013 SuperEeyore Sina is turning 1 on August 4th. Too soon! ;) Between her obsession with standing up (she is a late bloomer in that area), her talking (she has a... August 2005 Where's Everyone At Child Version 1014 Oh, I love these! 14 months and a week today. We're kind of in an awkward in-between stage right now: almost walking, almost talking. She was moved up a "grade... August 2005 Where's Everyone At Child Version 1015 DD#1 -- 2.5 DD#2 -- 10m #1 -- I want to do it myself. Tattling on her little sister -- "mama, what's Addie doing?" #2 -- Cruising, giving kisses... August 2005 Where's Everyone At Child Version 16 months. Born 3.24.04. She's 24 lbs and 33" tall. Hmmm...not sure how to answer this question. She is able to feed herself (semi well). She often uses 2 to... August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 1017 SuperEeyore I am a whopping 4 weeks along, so no noticeable changes yet. We have a DS (412) and DD (1 (1-2) and I'm wondering how to keep it from... August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 1018 29 weeks. flying along. hoping i'll get to term (see below). yep. love it. i am not swelling at all. last midwife appt, she commented that i... Bad behaviour 'linked to smoking Bad behaviour 'linked to smoking'", BBC News, July 31, 2005, Women who smoke in pregnancy may raise the... Bad behaviour 'linked to smoking' 1020 That's bad 'science', and it used to be used for justifying the 'health benefits' of smoking. Research has proven the risks... Bad behaviour 'linked to smoking' 1021 Jeff I don't know what, or if this proves much... but my first child by my first husband does not have ADHD. My second child by my second... Bad behaviour 'linked to smoking' 1022 That was exactly my thought too. I'm a social worker and most of my low-income, welfare, Medicaid moms smoke. Pregnancy or not. Fact is, smoking is... Shoes for Toddlers Both of my girls wore mostly Robeez for a long long time. Taylor actually wore a hole in a pair, she wore them so much. Although I like some... Fixed August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version For some reason I cut and paste only part of the check in survey. =oP Sorry about that! How far along are you, and how... Fixed August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 1025 SuperEeyore 34 weeks today, mostly excited, but anxiety starting to creep in now... Baby moves lots... Fixed August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 1026 38w3 days (sound familiar? We have the same due date :-) ). I have mixed feelings, I'm really looking forward to meeting this baby but I'm enjoying my... Fixed August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 1027 I'm 31w5d I feel a little anxious. I have a lot to get in order before this baby is born. I had planned on an October... Fixed August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 1028 How far along are you, and how does that make you feel? I'm only 7 weeks along Are you feeling and or seeing movement? Does that freak you out... Fixed August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 1029 15 weeks. Don't really feel anything; in denial I think. Think I can feel flutterings but not entirely sure. Nope. Wish I could. Sleep! Yes, had, mostly gone... Fixed August 2005 Where's Everyone At Pregnancy Version 1030 Hi, my first post, I find these interesting to read, see what everyone else says. How far along are you, and how does that make you feel? 18 weeks... MDs forcing kids to take contagion Colorado professors: A cumulative contagion that children are forced to DRINK may be causing cancer - just like AZT causes cancer. See the very... MDs forcing kids to take contagion PF Riley COMMENT: In the US. In other countries, notably Africa, it's not true. Partly due to stupidity (they have some wacko Germans telling them that HIV is... AZT and Wacko American MDs was MDs forcing kids to take contagion PostedAndMailed: yes AZT AND WACKO AMERICAN MDs... They are still promoting the DNA-chain-terminator AZT... In 1995, Duesberg and... AZT and Wacko American MDs was MDs forcing kids to take contagion 1034 Todd Gastaldo COMMENT: That was back when it was made from the blood of pooled donors. But it had been carefully tested for HIV and put through 3... AZT and Wacko American MDs was MDs forcing kids to take contagion 1035 Todd Gastaldo COMMENT: There's lots of evidence the vaccine will prevent some fraction of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), though it's indirect evidence, since the virus takes 30-40 years or more to do this, and so... The MD who slapped the nurseA nation of 'ninnies'... PostedAndMailed: yes THE MD WHO SLAPPED THE NURSE... See the very end of this post. Steve B. Harris, MD verbally slapped a nurse... AZT and Wacko American MDs was MDs forcing kids to take contagion 1037 Don't tar all liberals with the same brush. The subset you're correctly railing against are largely motivated... AZT and Wacko American MDs was MDs forcing kids to take contagion 1038 Eric Bohlman COMMENT: Thanks for the thoughtful message. COMMENT: I'm of course using the words... UW surgical HIVAIDS vaccine hoax and HIVAIDS Clergyman PF Riley, MD PostedAndMailed: yes UW SURGICAL HIV-AIDS VACCINE HOAX - AND HIV-AIDS CLERGYMAN PF RILEY, MD James P. Hogan, author of Kicking the Sacred Cow 2004 writes... HIV and baby strangulation: Medical 'Science' vs. Science and Facts PostedAndMailed: yes HIV AND BABY STRANGULATION: MEDICAL "SCIENCE" vs. SCIENCE AND FACTS ATTENTION Jeff P.Utz, MD: Even if you must... Fluoridated table salt was Feingold, fluoride and 'subtle brain dysfunction' PostedAndMailed: yes FLUORIDATED TABLE SALT Although the vast majority of western Europe has reportedly rejected WATER fluoridation. I am told that putting the cumulative contagion fluoride in table salt is... Potty Training Question First of all, I think she might still be too young. Is she physically able to undress herself? And, unless Morgan is unusually tall for a 16... Natural Induction Help Please So as you know, I am now slightly past my EDD. :-( Baby is happily head down and lowish. Today I went for a NST which showed that baby is doing fine but there is... Natural Induction Help Please 1044 lol...I haven't heard whether order is important or not, but for what you're describing I think you should take up yoga. My... Natural Induction Help Please 1045 Unfortunately aggregate statistical information is not helpful to chose what is a good decision for me as an individual. :-( For example, the study that... Natural Induction Help Please 1046 As I understand it, the study looked at pregnancy length from presumed ovulation. In doing that, they excluded women with irregular cycles because, without an early ultrasound for dating, it would... Natural Induction Help Please 1047 I sympathize with your discomfort (though so far, I've not had it nearly so bad). As for dates, did you have an early... Natural Induction Help Please 1048 OK. So, if you don't mind a bit of a techincal discussion, let me address some of the... Natural Induction Help Please 1049 The problem Larry and I are having, I think, is that we think your hospital's policy doesn't make sense based on the studies that have been... Natural Induction Help Please 1050 Great ideas Emily! I am drinking lots of water, doing the pelvic rocks and yes I am taking some things for the acid reflux... Natural Induction Help Please 1051 Well, I'm right about where you are right now. I find it just sucks. :( lol With my risk of having a c-section scheduled in 1 week... Poor kids' dentists: 'Dental Therapists Herb Denenberg: Please immediately scroll to the end of this post. Mbuttive obstetric emergency. POOR KIDS’ DENTISTS: “DENTAL THERAPISTS” Dental therapists apparently do fillings for... Poor kids' dentists: 'Dental Therapists Todd Gastaldo This is a valid question. Yes, the ADA opposes licensing of lesser-trained auxiliaries for what is currently within the scope of dental licenses... Strangled babiesWhy do dogs lick their testicles PostedAndMailed: yes STRANGLED BABIES-WHY DO DOGS LICK THEIR TESTICLES? See the very end of this post... Mbutt child... Britney to Snip her Boy Plabreastudinous See, she and her little bambino will go from trailer trash to Kabbalah-licious!eheheh Everyone wants to be a sweet Jew! ehe Thanks to Esther...err Madonna, Kabbalah (spiritual... Pilateslover Paranoia OK. I don't know poo from shinola about Pilates, but I do know a little about exercise (or yoga) and pregnancy... Why, WTP? Just to be clear, the usual advice is that you... 35wNSTbirth plan apprpovedOB brings up induction Hi folks, Checking in with my 35w update. I had another NST today and then a visit with my regular OB, whom I haven't seen in quite a while. The baby was pretty... Pregnant while breastfeeding 1058 I (to my amazement since I have had alot of problems with infertility in my life) got pg with my 3rd child while bf, and while not seeking any IF treatments... Pregnant while breastfeeding 1059 Linda Your fertility will eventually return even if you are breastfeeding. Pregnancy tends to dry... Pregnant while breastfeeding 1060 we I she plan. There are many people that tandem breastfeed, as long as they are able to get their periods back while breastfeeding. Some women don't get their... Pregnant while breastfeeding 1061 First, you are smart to post this question before you get pregnant with your first. Since it also involves breastfeeding, I would suggest posting... Pregnant while breastfeeding 1062 Why the rush to have them so close together? Mine are 21 months apart, and there are definitely times that I wish... Pregnant while breastfeeding 1063 Hi, thanks for your thoughts. I am aware that a lot of people would recommend to have them further apart etc for those very reasons... Pregnant while breastfeeding 1064 Linda, Thanks for sharing your reasons. You didn't have to of course, but it is nice to see where you are coming... Prolonged squatting bad #2: Were they all really squatting PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: OBSTETRICIANS ARE DOING TERRIBLE (EASILY AVOIDED) THINGS TO BABIES. See my note to Surgeon Commodore McMillan at the... Falling over backwards in childbirth clbutt The Great Squat Robbery PostedAndMailed: yes FALLING OVER BACKWARDS IN CHILDBIRTH CLbutt - THE GREAT SQUAT ROBBERY PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are routinely closing birth canals up to 30%. You do NOT have to squat to allow your birth canal to... Hope the Stiller boy remains intact 1067 Jared and Simon Grace You can scratch off Irish-Catholic, since his mom (Anne Meara) converted to Judaism. In the eyes of the TALMUD, conversion is... Hope the Stiller boy remains intact 1068 GOY & GOYER (aka Jared and Simon Grace) fingerpainted the following, thanks to their extended weekend pbutt from the insane asylum (ehehehe): "Uneducated Jew... Babies and subluxations 'Yes, subluxations are real...' PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES AND SUBLUXATIONS ("YES, SUBLUXATIONS ARE REAL...") See below. PREGNANT WOMEN: Avoid gruesome spinal manipulation of your babies by obstetricians: By using semisitting and dorsal delivery, obstetricians are closing birth... Party Ideas Ladies, I'll be turning 40 in March of next year, and I'm starting to think about throwing myself a party. I'd like to do a "girls weekend away" with 8-10 of my closest friends... Party Ideas... 1071 Thanks for the additional ideas! It occurred to me in the middle of the night that rather than "borrow... Party Ideas... 1072 Carol Ann's post suggested that maybe you could get someone to bring in a wine-tasting or some such? Chocolate tasting? If you're into scrapbooking... Party Ideas... 1073 At the least, I think I'll bring plenty of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries... I haven't gotten into scrapbooking yet, partly because I... Party Ideas Every year I make goodie bags for my friends. On my 40th birthday, I happen to... Babies and chiropractic rehab income PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES AND CHIROPRACTIC REHAB INCOME See below. PREGNANT WOMEN: Standard delivery positions (semisitting and dorsal) close the birth canal up to 30%. Fortunately, SQUATTING allows the birth... Maternal folic acid level linked to birth weight Patricia Reaney, "Maternal folic acid level linked to birth weight", Reuters UK, August 5, 2005, Link: Pregnant women who lack the vitamin folate... Update... PIH Thanks for all the replies to my previous threads. I've read them - it's just too damn hard to type on my side, so I've not replied, but I... Update... PIH 1078 Remember that PIH may just stay at the mild level you are at now, or may turn nasty. If it stays at the mild end, you... Update... PIH 1079 Chookie CTG? I've decided that if I'm still pregnant on Thursday, I'm going to ask to have my membranes swept... Update... PIH 1080 Hi Amy, I am only half answering because you used my name, I am also answering because I've BTDT. Twice. Monika had PIH (some readings far worse than your worst below) withy... Update... PIH 1081 Amy I can't imagine a worse fate then castor oil ;-) I'll share my story. I have not done the research that others have. I... Update... PIH 1082 Hi Amy, So sorry to hear about the PIH. On the bright side, at least you're now at term, so if the baby needs to come out, it'll be ready for life... Update... PIH 1083 Amy Well, the bottom line is that they don't have near enough information in this area to be really sure what's going on, though they're making strides with each pbutting day... Update... PIH 1084 I think the guidelines must have been sensitized since your first two pregnancies. The new guidelines say you had mild pre-eclampsia both times, since apparently both times you had at least a +1... Update... PIH 1085 Jamie Clark Heh... I did, but it is trending upwards, which the doctor says is a result of the pregnancy. I think he's afraid that the blood pressure thing is going to hurt the kid... Update... PIH 1086 Amy, I feel so left out. You've responded directly to everyone who has posted except... Update... PIH 1087 Chookie Here in this region of the US, magnesium sulfate is considered a preventative, and used in most women who are pre-eclamptic that... Getting bigger and bigger 36w update I don't know if it is possible, but today I kept bumping into things again, which is usually a sign that my belly has... mentruation and breastfeeding advice needed I am breastfeeding DD (now 14 weeks) and my ''periods'' returned at 5 weeks post partum, then 9 weeks and again at... A 2yo knows how to keep life interesting Tuesday I went to the diebreastian, but I had to schedule another appointment since I couldn't get a glucose meter with their apothecary. Damn insurance. I... Stay at home mom help Hello everyone. I am a new mom (Karly Shea born June 1) and I have some things I wanted to get off... Stay at home mom help 1092 Hi; FIRST OF ALL CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BABY :) Nice name too :) Well, let me begin by saying that your situation is understandably annoying or frustrating. It is hard enough... Stay at home mom help 1093 Thank you so much for your response. It was very helpful. I am very proud of... Stay at home mom help 1094 We also moved right before my (first) baby was born, and my husband started working a 'normal' job after... Stay at home mom help 1095 I guess that I could answer yes to all of your questions. I am not sure if bored is the right... 38 weeks and 5 days doctor appointment I meant to post this yesterday. (Mini recap of just before the appointment: I started 48 hours earlier having regularly timed contractions that ranged as... Emerson on Circumcision also: Africa and Foreskin Freaks American MDs PostedAndMailed: yes MDs are grossly abusing science (lying) to cover-up mbutt child abuse. See below. EMERSON ON CIRCUMCISION "The piety of the Hebrew prophets purges... Updating the status of the uterus Let me start off by stating that I'm up at 4 am because I had to go potty, not necessarily because the contractions woke me up. AND, by posting... topic for study Obscurity, linux Cathy writes: This is not a "site" - it's a Usenet newsgroup. There isn't anybody who can give you permission to use people's postings. Only the individual authors can do that. If what you... Is implantation bleeding an accurate indicator of pregnancy I am now pregnant, but had love with two different men prior and am not certain who the father is. I thought I'd post here in the hopes that someone can help predict some probabilities... Is implantation bleeding an accurate indicator of pregnancy buttuming your luteal phase (from ovulation to period) is the same each cycle, and basing it on a 14... Babies and the Boston Globe PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: You can open your birth canal an "extra" up to 30%. See below. BABIES AND... Socialized medicine is NOT the only answer was Babies and the Boston Globe PostedAndMailed: yes SOCIALIZED MEDICINE IS NOT* THE ONLY ANSWER... stop the obvious mbutt child abuse by MDs. See below. Todd D. Gastaldo, DC discussed rather obvious medical CRIMES - one of which is... update on friend with obstetric cholestasis they decided to induce at 37 weeks, which was Saturday, they eventually got to the stage of breaking her waters at noon on Sunday but she had a c... update on friend with obstetric cholestasis 1105 I'm glad that your friend is doing ok but sad to hear that yet again... update on friend with obstetric cholestasis 1106 we're in Cambridge, England, part of the problem is that our hospital is the local "big hospital" so there is loads of complex... Help Hello. My name is Greta and I am somewhat of a newcomer. I am in quite a predicament and I wonder if anyone has any suggestions. I... Help GMR It sounds like your boss was wrong vis a vis the insurance company guidelines; in some cases there's a... occasional light spotting at 5 months Is it enough that you require a panty liner? Is it bright red, red or brown. Do you feel unwell or crampy before... On a more positive note what should newborn sleep in 1110 For the first 6 weeks, Shiny slept in my arms very happily. Somewhere around the 6 week mark it was like a switch... On a more positive note what should newborn sleep in 1111 We've done both a bbuttinet and a Pak'N'Play with bbuttinet feature in our room next to the bed. Both worked fine and both babies were moved into their... On a more positive note what should newborn sleep in 1112 well for us, with the new baby, we're using a wicker bbuttinette... its right beside the bed in the corner of the... Corn Syrup In Formula What do you think of this article by Dr. William Sears ? Samantha in OOOklahoma QUESTION: After I read your advice to avoid high fructose corn... a notsolong or short story well, i finally have a moment or two here on the computer! it seems like forever, but the last 4 days... Another Baby 1115 Hey Dee, Dh and I are in a "sort of" similar situation. We have two girls, 21 months apart, Taylor 2.5 and Addie, 10 months. I've always thought I'd want a third... Another Baby 1116 I have three - the oldest was 7 when the youngest was born. I found going from 1 to 2 much harder than going from 2 to 3... Another Baby 1117 I'm with Ericka and Nikki, no need to have them all close together, I know both my gran and mum wanted more and wanted them close together, my dad put his foot... Another Baby 1118 Dee I think that is such an individual thing! It really depends on the age spread between babies, the family dynamics, the personality of the kids and parents etc. For me... Another Baby 1119 I've heard that. Of course when I say that to dh he just laughs. And then when I'm at my wits end over... Benadryl during labor 1120 On Tue, 09 Aug 2005 08:02:56 -0400, V. I don't know if it would be a good idea or not, but I do know... Benadryl during labor Obscurity, linux Ilse Witch writes: Second this. I'm someone who needs my sleep in general, but my... Benadryl during labor 1122 Sadly not true, I've never been the worlds best sleeper, but other than very briefly about... Benadryl during labor 1123 I'm definitely concerned about PPD, given a strong family history of mood disorders. I've been... mc question, morning sickness Hi That does so not mean that you have miscarried hun. I had a major bleed at 9 weeks and I will be pretty graphic... Almost 37w update My visit schedule has changed from fridays to tuesdays, so I had another check-up today. I was a bit surprised that I made it, since... Gerontology vs. Obstetrics PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: It's easy to allow your birth canal to open an "extra" up to 30% at birth... See below. GERONTOLOGY vs. OBSTETRICS... The F Crime #15: Great Quotes! PostedAndMailed: yes BONUS for pregnant women. See the very end of this post... THE F CRIME (#15): GREAT QUOTES! Here's one... "Common sense should tell us that if a... Recovering From 1st Before Having 2nd 1128 I have only encountered one person who had children very close together, and she fell pg about 6 weeks... Recovering From 1st Before Having 2nd 1129 A factor for us that wasn't mentioned was that once babies get mobile, they can be even more tiring than a newborn, depending... Recovering From 1st Before Having 2nd 1130 About three years ago, I was asking the same question too. My DD's are less than a year and half apart. You... Recovering From 1st Before Having 2nd 1131 I have a few reasons; 1. our ages - I'm 33, my husband is 40. We started late, it took me a... Recovering From 1st Before Having 2nd 1132 Just to add a little of my perspective, which may or may not be worth anything to you... Starting later can put one in... Recovering From 1st Before Having 2nd 1133 As usual, I think Ericka makes some excellent points. Now my kids are 21 months apart, but both adopted, so I didn't have any physical recovery issues to deal with. No pregnancy... Recovering From 1st Before Having 2nd 1134 Nikki Sorry I sent that before I was finished. It has been one of those mornings! Also, I... baby shopping list 1135 I don't know if you can get them in the US, but Bonds Wondersuits are IMO the best item of clothing you can get. Here's the... baby shopping list 1136 I got clothes on Ebay for a song, mostly new. www.freecycle.org is a great source of "stuff people are done with but don't want to bother to sell". I got... baby shopping list 1137 oregonchick I had a ridiculous amount of both equipment and misc items. The items I... baby shopping list 1138 oregonchick Really, you don't need a whole lot. - Lansinoh (or equivalent) in case you have pain - maybe some breast pads in case you leak (or you could just... The tiniest Marines and chiropractic PostedAndMailed: yes THE TINIEST MARINES - AND CHIROPRACTIC See below. PREGNANT WOMEN: Some of your babies are going to grow up and be US Marines... BEWARE: Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% (skeletal... 36w updateDay o' appointments Hi folks, Today I had: Dentist appointment (gums didn't bleed at all -- yay!) U-S (Baby is head DOWN, growth and fluid both fine, still a boy ;-) NST (Baby... before you knew you were pregnant I'm not sure if this is much consolation, but the first few weeks of gestation are called the "all or nothing" period. This means that the embryo cannot... Status of the uterus Darn tired o) I have so much to share with you all, you have no idea! Serafina en Tournant insert last name here was born at 4:12 am in the morning on August 9th. 8lbs 13oz... Postpartum fecal incontinence 'prevention by avoiding birth trauma' PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% and keeping birth canals closed the "extra" up to 30% when babies get stuck - as... If you hear a flapping noise in your ear... PostedAndMailed: yes IF YOU HEAR A FLAPPING NOISE IN YOUR EAR... The fellow described in the case report below heard a flapping noise. I guess not all patulous eustachian tubes create a flapping... how many of you are working I myself have a nice desk job and am currently working about 6 or 7 hours per day. Up until last week, I felt invincible. Great energy levels and was very productive... how many of you are working 1146 What's wrong with you? Well, you're pregnant! Obviously every woman and pregnancy is different, so if you had a friend who worked... how many of you are working 1147 Nothing's wrong with you....you're pregnant! Knowing that you don't have to work probably doesn't help you overcome the fatigue (which is good, otherwise you'd push yourself too hard). I had a great first... how many of you are working 1148 I can say that there is definitely nothing wrong with you. I went through something similar. I first knew Iwas pregnant because I was falling alseep... Shiny update Well, I got a call today. The Bad News is that Shiny qualifies for services for special needs kids because she has gross and fine motor delays. The Good News is... Shiny update 1150 Yeah, I know.... my older had no interest in moving anywhere until she was 10 months old, at which point she took off like a shot on her hands and knees. And she had no... Shiny update 1151 My sister has add and my hubby has aspergers, but the "low" IQ in our family is about 128 and precocity is... Shiny update 1152 She "looks" more #2 did that at about 5-6 months, move with only an ideal serface... Shiny update 1153 She's almost 5 months old. So she sorta skipped the vowel sound thing that 2-4 month olds do, and went straight to trying to lecture me. Most of her sounds revolve... Shiny update 1154 Jenrose Shiny sounds very much like my first - (she was corded and distressed and ended up an emergency... Use Paypal to Make Thousands Read this and you will make tons of money guaranteed! NETWORK TOGETHER AND MAKE MONEY USING PAYPAL These are not scams. And no one is forcing you to... OT anyone from SeattleRedmond, WA 1156 that was what I thought :-(. The reason I would plan a home birth is after having gone fast twice now I'd expect it again, I wouldn't have... OT anyone from SeattleRedmond, WA 1157 Anne Rogers Well, you could hire a homebirth midwife as a doula, and then just not get to... Where's Amy 1158 Emily We have a winner! :) It was like a runaway freight train to go from 1.5 cm to 10 cm in 3 hours (spontaneously), and to... Where's Amy 1159 While I understand and respect your decision not to publically post your birth story, I have to say that I think you give too much credit and validity... Libertarians: Crooked obstetrician Ron Paul, MD also: Michael Badnarik for Congress PostedAndMailed: yes LIBERTARIANS: CROOKED OBSTETRICIAN RON PAUL, MD (ALSO: MICHAEL BADNARIK FOR CONGRESS - will you forward this to Ron?) PREGNANT WOMEN: Crooked obstetricians (most obstetricians are crooked) are using semisitting and dorsal delivery... Not the real father NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Perhaps one out of every 25 dads could unknowingly be raising another man's child, a finding that has huge health and social implications... Not the real father 1162 A high school friend of mine got herself into a mess with her third child. Call her K. K's hubbie... Not the real father 1163 And, whether or not he's taken this advice and she Thing is, the way you were putting it before, 'even a chance' seems to equate in your mind... Not the real father 1164 Well, if your wife ever leaves the house without you, has a job, or is ever in an opportunity of having loveual relations with... Not the real father 1165 Sorry for the delay in answering this - had a busy few weeks. (I've had to give up... Not the real father 1166 Thank you. Oh, I'm well aware that you believe they don't. What I was commenting on is the fact that this seems to have resulted in a rather convenient... Maybe my ship finally came in PostedAndMailed: yes MAYBE MY SHIP FINALLY CAME IN? New book: Laughing Jesus (2005) See below. Marie, I am not sure I know what I mean. I am looking... Not the real father 1168 snip That doesn't contradict what I said. It takes two to tango. So: 1. The mean number of loveual partners that men have is equal to the mean number of loveual partners that women... Not the real father 1169 LOL. You strike me as the anti-evolution type, but evolutionary psychology theory would hold that there is a... Misogyny was: Not the real father This falls into the "I'm not bigoted - some of my best friends are black" category of argument. It's a fallacy. Believing that certain members of... Misogyny was: Not the real father Sarah Vaughan Your statement is false. These women in my life are not friends, but family. In... Babies, birth and spine care BABIES, BIRTH AND SPINE CARE See my Open Letter to BERNARD H. GUIOT, MD below. PREGNANT WOMEN: Standard delivery positions (semisitting and dorsal) close the birth canal up to... isolated nuchal thickness and normal pregnancy 1173 We didn't measure nuchal fold, but Downs is not the only issue that can cause nuchal thickening. There are many... isolated nuchal thickness and normal pregnancy 1174 Hmmm, that's an unusual time to have the nuchal fold test, as others have stated... isolated nuchal thickness and normal pregnancy 1175 Some of the above replies make a common mistake - confusing the nuchal thickness (or nuchal skin fold) with the... isolated nuchal thickness and normal pregnancy 1176 Thank you alath for your reply. I agree that there are a number of variables to consider... medicaid Florida You say you are from Poland, and have been in the states for 3 months. Are you are citizen? What... Bradley and Lamaze was Squatting for that extra 30% PostedAndMailed: yes Susan, It has LONG been taught that "squatting opens" - yet Lamaze used to (may still?) promote semisitting (closing birth canal up to... Bleeding after delivery I'm wondering how long, about, bleeding is expected after baby... If I recall correctly from last times, I could have sworn it was ages! Amie is only... Bleeding after delivery Haha I wanted to stop at a store on the way home from the hospital to pick up some pads, but DH insisted he would go to... Prof. Joe Keating, babies and subluxated obstetricians PostedAndMailed: yes PROF. JOE KEATING, BABIES AND SUBLUXATED OBSTETRICIANS Joe, the MOST bizarre obstetric behavior is discussed at the very end of this post... Take home lesson for... Babies and hot days 1182 Zen Cohen Sure. My 9.5 month old spent the day at the beach today and it was in the 90's with high humidity. If so, for what's the longest... Babies and hot days 1183 I think it's fine to take them outside, if you are going somewhere and are as comfortable (as can be) yourself. If you have nothing... It's a boy! 1184 Evan was finally born on Wednesday, August 10th at 7:24pm. He was a big boy of 9 lbs 10 oz which was not the biggest shock - we were actually... Monitor doppler thingy 1185 Mogget By and large, only the doppler is going to do squat. However, you should be aware that by using it, you're exposing your unborn child to more and more ultrasound... Monitor doppler thingy 1186 Mogget I know about the ultrasound risk, but where I live, they only give you one routinely now - at 10 weeks - and there... A Finn responds to Dr. Gastaldo PostedAndMailed: yes Jouko K Salminen, M.D.,Ph.D., Finland - apparently the birth-canal-closing semisitting delivery position IS being used in Finland. There is no reason that "Kaija's... pt 5, chaos hits and the birthplan gets tossed out... 1188 While it's obvious that Dr Random was goin to do a managed third stage, one of the things a managed third stage does is reduce the risk of haemorrhage... pt 5, chaos hits and the birthplan gets tossed out... 1189 SuperEeyore Yeah, you, for sticking up for your baby. With DD1 I was bullied into formula for low glucose, which absolutely sabotoged our nursing relationship. It took... NCQA: Obstetricians offer the worst spine care PostedAndMailed: yes NCQA: OBSTETRICIANS OFFER THE WORST SPINE CARE GREAT statement from NCQA's Sarah Scholle, MPH, DrPH quoted below... PREGNANT WOMEN: Your baby's spine is so important. Don't let an obstetrician wrench your baby's neck... Hair highlights xpost Ericka Kammerer That study is making me wonder if I should go ahead with my highlighting appointment tomorrow. They studied children born... Just a few drinks in pregnancy could harm baby Just a few drinks in pregnancy could harm baby", Independent, August 15, 2005, Mothers who drink even low levels of alcohol... bleeding at 25 wks Well, I had a bleeding "incident" last night at 25 wks. Bright red blood, like my period. Called the hospital and they told... Hospital Bag Items 1194 I just used sports bras during the first month or so, just because I had no idea how big my boobs were going... Hospital Bag Items 1195 Hi I got a pregnancy pack from the hospital today and in there was a little booklet from persil with lots of helpful bits and bobs and one bit was all about labour and afterwards... looking for milestone chart Yeah, I checked the site, that's the one I was looking for, Thanks!! The little guy seems right on track for some things, but... telling a friend who's infertile 1197 Tell her in private, and make sure she's one of the first you tell so she... telling a friend who's infertile 1198 I'm glad you've been thinking about this. The other ideas are good but I'd also like to add my 2c worth. As others... it drives me nuts recently I've met several women who have had scheduled c-sections for their first babies, for fairly intangible reasons, such as not fancying an induction, or the baby might be too big, etc. if... it drives me nuts.... 1200 the story is that I start out with much looser joints than average, so combine that with the hormones of pregnancy, that makes... it drives me nuts.... 1201 Part of Shiny's "constellation" of issues related to her chromosome disorder is that her head is larger than typical. And it Did Not Mold. I felt both kids coming down through the pelvis, and... it drives me nuts.... Obscurity, linux Jenrose writes: ooh - NO! Having broken it is not the only reason for it to still hurt 4 months later, at least not according... it drives me nuts.... 1203 At 10 weeks, I was still in excruciating pain a lot of the time. Now... correcting a 9month old help! 1204 While he may not be intentionally trying to hurt you, and the pinching may not even be related to his temper, he... correcting a 9month old help! 1205 Oh, boy! Must be a 9mo thing because my 9.5 month old is getting quite the temper herself. She's doing the pinching-scratching-slapping thing also. Sometimes... correcting a 9month old help! 1206 I disagree with the other response you got. I don't think a 9 month old has malice... correcting a 9month old help! 1207 At this age all you can do is have an immediate consequence. You are his world right now... listeria questions Obscurity, linux Ericka Kammerer writes: Around here (Scotland) there are other concerns about salmon, especially but not exclusively non-organically farmed salmon - not heavy metals, but... PIH and subsequent pregnancy With my eclampsia, as I had no history of seizures or high BP, I had a stack of blood... miscarriage at 4 weeks I'm scared, is there a midwife out there who can help me interpret what I'm experiencing... First off, let me... Will APHA help babies Obstetric emergency PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% and robbing babies of up to 50% of their blood volume. It is EASY to offer your babies these "extras... Floppy' babies was anaesthetic PostedAndMailed: yes The baby should also be awake and alert for the birth. Local-regional anesthetics are far better than generals in this regard... Floppy' babies was anaesthetic Stanford University makes no mention of anesthesia effect on babies... Obstetric Anesthesia Stanford University anesthesiologists from the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital provide analgesia and anesthesia to the 5,100 women delivering... chronic back pain and pregnancy This is my first time posting anything, but I just don't know where eles to look. I am currently 5 weeks pregnant. Just found our a... chronic back pain and pregnancy I'm afraid I don't know about that specific drug, I've just looked it up and from what I gather it's... 37w update Hi folks, This morning I decided to try walking DS to daycare (1.5 miles roundtrip). I used to do this all the time but discovered early... love after baby This might be an odd question to ask, but it's been a while for us... Amie is 2 weeks old tomorrow, and I know it's early to ask, but when did... love after baby That's interesting in itself. Maybe that's where we were going wrong. Occasionally we would make the effort, and it did feel like an effort, only to give... Birth story 1219 Hi, I posted a birth announcement of our son Jens a couple of days ago but I didn't see it show up so I guess it got stuck somewhere. Anyway... Birth story is easy Yes it is. In fact it is the "name" of danish soldiers (though nowadays it's completely... Lilford's fraud also: Dutch midwiveshomebirth was Birth story PostedAndMailed: yes LILFORD'S FRAUD (ALSO: DUTCH MIDWIVES-HOMEBIRTHS) See below. Cath, Congratulations and welcome to the world little Jens! Comment below. I am honored to be mentioned... Easy Resistance Bands Fun Exercises that repalce Gyms & Machines This Easy simple 30 minute Easy Fun Bands workout repalces all The GYM Machines. This Easy Fitness, Toning & Weight... Birth Story A Father's view First let me apologise for not posting any earlier - it's been a traumatic few weeks but now we're sort of back on... food poisioning April, You may have experienced some bleeding or other scary parts along the way, but that doesn't actually mean that this pregnancy had a weak start. I mean, while I... male genital hygiene behaviour It becomes clear why the presence of a foreskin is buttociated with unfortunate anti-social olfactory phenomena ... they are just... Note to dads... 1226 Jenrose OOH...I so know that feeling. Every now and then DH gets that way. Then... Note to dads... 1227 Well now I am proberbly going to be pounced on but I really dont care. I personally feel... Arrival of the twins Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and DS2. Since DD was not lying in full breech and the membranes had ruptured, they arrived by... Update on the twins It's been busy busy busy, but at the same time, it's been a marvel and enormous joy to... Arrival of the twins Congratulations on the birth of your precious babies, I hope their health issues are resolved soon R Saturday August 13th saw the birth of two new world citizens: DD and DS2. Since DD... miscarriage and now Hi there. I would like to ask u guys ur experiences... hopefully there are very few with such a situation behind. About 2 weeks ago I had a miscarriage (first at home and next... Muzzling Michelle Emard also: Mbutt Baby Strangling Attention Orange County DA Tony Rackauckas (via This is a report of Mbutt CHILD ABUSE - mbutt baby strangling. Please take immediate action to stop it. MUZZLING MICHELLE EMARD (also: Mbutt BABY... Brutal Medical Board of California BRUTAL MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA Ignoring mbutt child abuse. OPEN LETTER to Presiding and buttociate Justices On the advice of Tim Bolen... Justices: Two Emergencies... EMERGENCY #1 The Medical... possible ultrasound result for down syndrome 1234 Your wife started out with a 1-200 risk of chromosomal abnormalities because of her age (race is not considered a risk factor). When she had... possible ultrasound result for down syndrome 1235 Q-man My triple screen test came back with a high risk buttessment for down syndrome. 1-10 actually... possible ultrasound result for down syndrome 1236 As far as accuracy is concerned, only amnio is diagnostic, the others are screening tests. Meaning that the triple screen gives you a revised risk figure for Downs and other problems, but doesn't... possible ultrasound result for down syndrome Obscurity, linux 1237 V writes: Just want to say this is not obvious at all. How you weigh up the risk of a chromosomal problem against the risk of m-c following amnio is very... possible ultrasound result for down syndrome 1238 Well, I guess what I meant to say is that the medical profession ethically would... possible ultrasound result for down syndrome Obscurity, linux 1239 V writes: But that incorporates the buttumption that the two outcomes are comparable, which is... possible ultrasound result for down syndrome 1240 V. wrote in an earlier message: I'm one of those folks who requested and received an amnio without indicators or 'cause' before I was 35. My OB complied -- we... possible ultrasound result for down syndrome 1241 V. I'm saying that I know several younger women (even under age 32) who got an... dealing with 'roids Hello, Sometimes it's not just constipation - hemorrhoids are just like varicose veins - your extra blood volume and abdominal pressure are just making it difficult for the blood to flow, in addition to slowed digestive processes... Baby party ideas I had something similar... After the baby was born. My mom and aunt decided to have a baby shower after DS was born, since they both felt that it's a bit more appropriate... OT: Canning 1244 I helped with so much canning as a kid that I will probably never do it as an adult, but . . . My mother is extremely aware of health needs, and... OT: Canning 1245 Botulism spores are resistant to heat -- even from boiling water -- and thrive in a moist, oxygen-free environment. So botulism is only a problem in an environment free of oxygen like... Canning I don't know anything about the savory spreads, but I do know that you can buy special pectin that requires no additional sugar. Most jam-jelly recipes require equal amounts of sugar... breastmilk storage and feeding Anne Rogers (re. the Ameda pump) I also have an Ameda which I use at work. I've been able... privatesl birth after csection 1248 I'm a VBAC for DS#2 and DD. DS#1 was an emergency section for a footling breech... privatesl birth after csection 1249 sorry to piggy-back my own post...but... in regards to pitocin use during a VBAC... "Obstetrics & Gynecology. 70(5):709-12, 1987 Nov Flamm BL. Goings JR. Fuelberth NJ. Fischermann E... privatesl birth after csection 1250 Elfanie A large 2004 study of VBACS found a statistically significant increase in rupture risk for both oxytocin augmentation (odds ratio 2.42) and... privatesl birth after csection 1251 A really good page to look at is here.. as for a VBAC ending up in an "emergency cesarean"...I think this is... Help wanted for woman facing induction is written by a woman now overdue with her first child. She's given the various non-medical methods of induction a fairly thorough try, with no luck, and is imminently facing the... Help wanted for woman facing induction 1253 I've given tips on another email list about how to deal with induction, but I really... Help wanted for woman facing induction 1254 I agree pretty much with what Anne says having had two children both with labour augmented with the drip! My fore waters... Blogging for babies also: Big baby not an indication for induction PostedAndMailed: yes BLOGGING FOR BABIES (Two bizarre, easily avoided obstetric behaviors are discussed below.) ALSO: BIG BABY NOT... TransverseOblique lie at 35+ weeks My daughter was breech for my entire pregnancy...I got to feel her head right under my ribcage the whole time (holy heartburn!!!) My midwife told me to try lying down with a... hormones 1257 I had angry outbursts with my pregnancy as well. I had a high risk pregnancy, and was on strict... hormones 1258 Thanks Greata, I will do that and I cant hardly wait to meet my little baby girl-boy. I also think I... First ultrasound Hi everyone. I posted awhile ago about my being pregnant and there being man#1 and man#2...I'm sure you all remember that one! I have figured out that it is definitely man #2... First ultrasound jennyblack Yes, it's very normal not to see much this early. At the same time... FAO Ericka K: a couple questions for you I've been trying to do a little research on my own, but I'm not coming up with a whole... Update 26 weeks Friday wbutt my husband Keith's and my anniversary and the second ultrasound for our baby boy. The ultrasound showed us a baby with... Children who eat fries raise their risk of breast cancer later in life Children who eat fries raise their risk of breast cancer later in life", news-medical.net, August 21, 2005, According to a new study very young children who eat french fries frequently have a... breech position at 34 weeks I have a question for all moms out there. I just left my dr appt acouple of hours ago and i was told that my... breech position at 34 weeks marcy2372 I seriously doubt it. I know many women who've had breech babies, and none of them have had congenital anomalies. Now, it... Spiritual or mortal also: I am astonished... PostedAndMailed: yes SPIRITUAL OR MORTAL See below. I AM ASTONISHED... Keeping in mind that most newborns are still breathing through their umbilical cords at birth... Retired... Asphyxiating babies to resuscitate them... PostedAndMailed: yes ASPHYXIATING BABIES TO RESUSCITATE THEM... Steve B. Harris, MD Todd D. Gastaldo, DC replied: British general pracbreastioner Dr. Sarah Vaughan responded: Don't forget - many privatesLLY born babies are being asphyxiated, robbed of mbuttive... 8 month old refuses to sleep 1268 He sounds a little over tired. Sometimes when mine were over tired they settled only if I really moved them... 8 month old refuses to sleep 1269 I think you've answered your own question here. When kids reach major milestones--rolling, crawling, walking, etc... 8 month old refuses to sleep 1270 How routinized in your life overall? Is there a consistent rhythm to his day? Or is every day different? If you haven't already, I... Dear Congress: Fluoridation is an obvious crime PostedAndMailed: yes DEAR CONGRESS... FLUORIDATION IS AN OBVIOUS CRIME. "At issue is...CDC...trampling on the human right to informed consent..." --The International Insbreastute... Dear Congress: Fluoridation is an obvious crime Gene Burke of the FAN campaign and Santa Monicans for Safe Drinking Water Coalition responded: (Gene was responding to: Dear Congress: Fluoridation is an obvious crime... Gene Burke --for the... 38w OB visitGBS+ and abx clarification Hi folks, Just back from my weekly OB visit-NST. The baby's doing fine, I'm... 38w OB visitGBS+ and abx clarification Joybelle That's good. This time around I had to keep pressing on the heart rate monitor, because of how the baby was situated. It meant I didn't have a hand free (between... Earn 12% daily of your investment I'm going to tell you about a TOP RATED AUTOSURF program that takes 5 mins of your day and then instantly credits... how much bigger are my boobs gonna get Haha I can relate to what you are going through right now... I don't remember with DS#1, but I think I was around a D with him, but then again, there's 13... Babies, the CIA and obstetric health fraud PostedAndMailed: yes GREENBERG TRAURIG (Atty Patrick Shannon): Please see the very end of this post. Attorneys: If any women... Drug testing mothers in labor I am a lurker but I decided to come out of the shadows to ask a question here. I am a mother of three soon to be four, I am 33... Nurse Wretched also: Drug abuse buttault and battery by obstetricians PostedAndMailed: yes NURSE WRETCHED: ALSO: DRUG ABUSE buttAULT AND BATTERY BY OBSTETRICIANS See below. Holy Moley!! Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest sprang to mind while I was... Drug testing mothers in labor Hi Diana, I'm shocked and saddened by your story. It's inconceivable to me why anyone would think that labor is an... Dropping dead from fluoridated water Suspected (Mbutt) Child Abuse Report DROPPING DEAD FROM FLUORIDATED WATER DIANE STEINLE, who is St. Petersburg Times (North Pinellas) Editor of Editorials "I know I won't drop dead from drinking fluoridated water." Tammy Cihak... what is the basis for women wanting to delay cutting cord 1282 oregonchick If you cut the cord immediately, a lot of the baby's blood is left in the cord and placenta. If you wait until the cord... what is the basis for women wanting to delay cutting cord 1283 For new readers... Obstetricians, neonatologists and CNMwives are cleverly defining "delayed" clamping as waiting 30 seconds. They are pretending (I'm pretty sure) that neonatal resuscitation stations can't be redesigned so that mother and baby can... The Path to a healthy,nonstressful and successful pregnancy Pregnancy is a wonderful time. But it is also a time for out-of-control hormones which can get a little chaotic and stressful. But there is good news for women who are... SO relieved I've been in a sort of subdued freak out about those marks on Shiny's back for a couple weeks. We got to the doc today.... who laughed and said they were BOTH birthmarks, just two... Babies... Will Michigan chiros unify to help babies PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES... WILL MICHIGAN CHIROS UNIFY TO HELP BABIES? See below. PREGNANT? Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% and pulling on... Squatting moms also: Squat lifting vs. Stoop lifting PostedAndMailed: yes SQUATTING MOMS ALSO: SQUAT LIFTING vs. STOOP LIFTING (Chow et al. 2005; see below.) Yesterday, I saw an Asian mother squatting, talking to her... CSections Linked to Higher Cavity Risk in Babies Doheny HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Women with dental cavities who deliver their babies by Caesarean section should pay close attention to... Stupid' was CSections Linked to Higher Cavity Risk in Babies PostedAndMailed: yes STUPID" See the postscript. Jeff, I didn't read the C-Sections-Cavities study... Your mention of "more bacteria" reminded me, though, of something funny. After I exposed American MDs using phony neurology to... Steve B. Harris, MD is a coward babies be damned PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are routinely asphyxiating babies - forcing them to breathe through their lungs before they are... Does Ericka agree it's child abuse was This cordclamping thing PostedAndMailed: yes DOES ERICKA AGREE IT'S CHILD ABUSE? See below. Sorry to be so persistent but I sincerely believe... This cordclamping thing FOR ANY NEW READERS... Retired obstetrician George Malcolm Morley, MB ChB FACOG has gathered ALMOST all the information about third stage one could want... Cord pulsates for 19 min! was This cordclamping thing PostedAndMailed: yes CORD PULSATES FOR 19 MIN! See below. VIOLENT uterine contractions due to oxytocin would be sort of like... Holding water' also: Ericka, do you agree that... PostedAndMailed: yes HOLDING WATER" (ALSO: ERICKA, DO YOU AGREE THAT...) See below. David M. Eddy, MD put it this way in... Baby Asphyxiation and 'Libertarian' Steve B. Harris, MD PostedAndMailed: yes BABY ASPHYXIATION AND "LIBERTARIAN" STEVE B. HARRIS, MD See below. Mogget, Immediate cord clamping-cutting is EUPHEMISM - for an obvious mbutt felony... Immediate cord clamping-cuttiing means "amputating mother from... Would this be considered a home birth Reality" TV gets crazier everyday. Dutch authorities investigate "Big Brother" baby Staff and agencies 27... Night terrors 8 month old refuses to sleep My wife has told me that during the night the baby starts screaming in his sleep... Congress to ban fluoridation The fluoridationbone cancer study... PostedAndMailed: yes Please see the TRIPLE KICKER at the end of this post... CONGRESS TO BAN FLUORIDATION? About 1000 people (as of Aug. 28) have signed the POWA pebreastion warning of... found the ultimate use for my changing table So, I bought a changing table. Every mother needs one, right? (I didn't use one with my last... found the ultimate use for my changing table oregonchick I never had a bought-for-purpose changing table - but my back isn't great for doing changes on the floor, and I'm just rubbish at changing a baby on my knee... Babies and Dr. Sportelli's 'existence insurance' PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: Some "existence insurance" for babies. It is easy to offer your baby up... Big Baby Story sorry if this posts more than once, my ISP is going crazy!) Sometimes I get scared that if I... NIKKI, PLEASE ANSWER ME, I AM VERY CONCERNED Hi, Nikki. Thanks and thanks and thanks again. I am the kind of person that when I have a symptom I always... Csection 'baby teeth decay risk C-section 'baby teeth decay risk'", BBC News, August 28, 2005, Babies born by Caesarean section are more at risk of tooth... critical screening tests during pregnancy Here in New Zealand we have a fraction of the routine pre-natal testing that is done... I opted out I decided to opt out of the early screening tests. Since I already know I... What do you think April, I'm not sure that safety really plays into this decision. I mean, when using a moses basket... Arresting obstetricians Lt. Bill Hunt: 11165PC Suspected Mbutt Child Abuse Report ARRESTING OBSTETRICIANS: OC SHERIFF LT. BILL HUNT: 11165PC SUSPECTED (Mbutt) CHILD ABUSE REPORT Note: The mbutt child abuse by obstetricians discussed below is OBVIOUS. I only call it "suspected... I'm an aunt Just popping in. I posted a while back about my SIL having preeclampsia. She has been on bed rest for about 6 weeks. Things seemed to be... Smells, smells, everything smells Greetings Maya: Welcome to the club! My trigger in particular is coffee. I LOVE coffee, but just a whiff of it makes me nauseous. I'm... Insurance Challenge: Changing Obstetric Care after 6 Months of Pregnancy My HMO will not allow me to change my obstetric care since I am beyond my 6th month of pregnancy. It is due to their "global billing" process that occurs with... Insurance Challenge: Changing Obstetric Care after 6 Months of Pregnancy helari can't change after the 6th month, and the new medical group won't take you after... Expert advice appreciated Alcohol during 3rd week of pregnancy, please help Hi there again, A couple of months ago I posted a message regarding my alcohol consumption before I realized I was pregnant. I had 3 drinks on gestation (post-conception... Expert advice appreciated Alcohol during 3rd week of pregnancy, please help I agree with Stasya. You also have to get over this worry, or you risk blaming every small personality, learning or developmental... Expert advice appreciated Alcohol during 3rd week of pregnancy, please help Obscurity, linux Alice writes: I'm no expert (don't know if there are any human embryology experts on the... Organic" Label Will Not Apply to Synthetic Products VICTORY! USDA YIELDS TO OCA'S DEMANDS The Organic Consumers buttociation (OCA) is proud to announce a major victory this week. Following a June 14 lawsuit filed by the OCA and Dr.Bronner's... Really embarrising question Hi peeps Im really hoping someone can help me here as I am getting rather worried and also embarrased ect. I dont... Really embarrising question Do not be embarrbutted. It's VERY normal to have increased discharge during pregnancy, and it not a worrisome health issue. HOWEVER, leaking... Birth Announcement & Story Late sorry Announcing the birth of Sarah Elizabeth on the 23rd of June, weighing 6lb 14oz - sorry this is so late! Just read Chookies 'retirement' message, and... Birth Announcement & Story Late sorry! PostedAndMailed: yes Suzanne, Thanks for posting your birth story - and thanks for mentioning me and the up to... 39w OB visitNST Just got back from my weekly OB visit and NST. Had to wait around a bit, since a couple of people needed the NST machines. But, as I kept telling folks there, my... Do you regret 1322 Do you mean fostering out your children or your animals? If it's the kids, it's not a matter of calling the state and saying "hey, come get these... Do you regret 1323 Yeah, I don't get the "no trustworthy babysitters" but willing to give the kids away to foster care. Stop being a martyr and find a... Do you regret 1324 You have a school-aged child and a preschool-aged one. Try to build up a network of friends with children of similar ages with whom you... Tragic Birth Story Dear all, The following story is from my friend. It is very tragic for her. I am wondering how she could... Tragic Birth Story 1326 I thought Singapore had a very good medical system? The obstetrician could not responsibly warn her about a big baby, as estimates of a baby's size near... Tragic Birth Story 1327 I hadn't considered that. Round here, the NHS Fairy waves her magic wand :-) Indeed. I suppose I was coming at it from the other way round: I'm glad of the evidence that my babies are... Tragic Birth Story 1328 Mogget Even the other way around, though, you are more likely to turn up something that would worry someone... Tragic Birth Story 1329 I'm the mother of three kids who were 9 lb 11.5 ounces, 9 lb 8 ounces and 10 lb 4... Tragic Birth Story 1330 Yes, your friend has a sad story, but there are a lot of inconsistencies and unanswered questions that lead us to think... Big babies also: Crazy hypothesis alert was Tragic Birth Story PostedAndMailed: yes BIG BABIES (ALSO: CRAZY HYPOTHESIS ALERT) (Two "big baby" quotes are at the very end.) Crystal Dreamer replied: Debbie replied: TO ANY NEW READERS... Fortunately, thanks to... Tragic Birth Story 1332 that is very sad, but unfortunately difficult to predict, I'm going through something similar, though nowhere near as bad, I didn't have forceps and got baby... Bizarre Breech Facts was accupuncture to reverse position PostedAndMailed: yes BIZARRE BREECH FACTS My second email to Prof. Georges Boog of Paris... See below. PREGNANT WOMEN... not safe to leave baby in capsule or pram I've just read in a book (and of course because it's in a book it MUST be true) that you should never leave a baby unattended in a capsule that you've brought in from... not safe to leave baby in capsule or pram 1335 I guess popular doesn't always make it right. This might well be a regional-country difference. From The Baby Book: Everything... not safe to leave baby in capsule or pram 1336 Jamie Clark You might be surprised. I don't believe they are tested for long term cardio-respiratory safety. It's well known that preterm infants are at... not safe to leave baby in capsule or pram 1337 Yep I have heard this one also. You can actually buy little inflatable cushions (they look like kidney beans) that keep babies head up so... POWA Signature 577 also: Paul Connett, PhD is behaving weirdly PostedAndMailed: yes POWA SIGNATURE 577 Please sign the Protect Our Water Alliance-POWA pebreastion to get the cumulative contagion... healing mind body and soul Dear Forum Members, Most people in the alternative healthcare field have heard of radionics, yet few understand what that discipline is actually about. When we discover the truth behind this fascinating subject, it quickly... Miraculous Mixture: Mother's Milk Miraculous Mixture: Mother's Milk HARUN YAHYA And We have enjoined upon man goodness towards his parents: His mother bore him by bearing strain upon strain, and his weaning... Pain snap! i'm 34 weeks too, and over the past few weeks have been having this pain pretty badly how you describe it... Antidepressant pregnancy concern Anti-depressant pregnancy concern", BBC News, September 1, 2005, Use of a type of anti-depressant medication during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth... Antidepressant pregnancy concern Health Canada has found that pregnant women taking anti-depressants in the last quarter have an increased risk for babies to be born with multiple problems and... natural induction 1344 First baby - then you KNOW the average is something like 11 days past your official due date, if nature is left to take its course, right? So, tomorrow being the "official" date means... natural induction 1345 Ok...I haven't done my "wanting to home-induce" spiel in a long long time....=) It appears that you have missed the "be... Fluoride chemotherapy crime: Are municipal chemotherapists immune from prosecution PREGNANT? See the very end of this post... FLUORIDE CHEMOTHERAPY CRIME: ARE MUNICIPAL CHEMOTHERAPISTS IMMUNE FROM PROSECUTION? Please immediately stop the... Baby carriers for refugees 1347 Yes, but they BF as soon as they have the baby and then they BF through the famine. They... Baby carriers for refugees 1348 I thought it worth mentioning, since a lot of people don't even realise relactation is possible. IKWYM. I had gastroenteritis for... Baby carriers for refugees 1349 Mum of Two Probably. Not really sure to be honest. They've got loads of skin infections (from standing in contaminated water for 5... Baby carriers for refugees 1350 I don't know if it's quite as simple as that. Black women are much more likely than... Baby carriers for refugees 1351 Ron Tock Thanks, all! There are now multiple efforts going on. There is an organization in Baton Rouge doing a drive for all sorts of... BPP and Ob visit at 36w1d Boy, am I tired! Today I had my appointment for a biophysical profile and ob visit in the Cities. We left at 5:30 am. Ugh... OT: To any avid readers out there Check this out, I think you're going to like it! I've already listed almost 30 books, have sent out 4, and have 3 on their way to me! Do you have... To any avid readers out there Just to follow up on my own post...I just added the following books to my list on Paperbackswap.com that the readers of MKP may find interesting... How To Get Pregnant With The New Technology... gift ideas for mom of preemie needed My DH's cousin is only 3 weeks further along than I am (I'm 28wks and she's 31wks), and is having a C... gift ideas for mom of preemie needed A tiny tiny woollen hat, a packet of premmie nappies, and perhaps a very cute very soft cuddly toy. DD2 was in the NICU for 3 weeks and it was lovely to have... I think I'm Back It's been a while since I even lurked in this group, but when I was TTC and PG... Yearly production 12000 tons peanut butter productions plan Yearly production 12000 tons peanut butter productions plan The price of this enterprise is 1.900.000US$(could be negotiate), small investment enormous pay back ÅiMay take any peanut butter producing factory from the world, to... Mercury pollution a threat to kids' ability to learn Pedro Jose Greer, "Mercury pollution a threat to kids' ability to learn", Tallahbuttee Democract, September 4, 2005, As another school year gets under way, many parents... Its gone so quick I can not believe that I am just about 5 months pregnant now, I am 19 weeks and so many days pregs and its just gone so quickly. It only seems like yesterday that... Its gone so quick 1361 Add me to the list of people who are freaked out about this thing too. I'm not great... Its gone so quick 1362 Hi Linda I am sure you will feel the same way, I am also like you in... Its gone so quick 1363 maya Sure, but then again, you can die crossing the street too. Fortunately, maternal mortality rates are extremely low, so it's not really something I'd spend a lot of time worrying about. You... Its gone so quick 1364 maya Honestly, I don't think it's a really hard decision to make ;-) It seems to me the no-brainer decision that the best thing you can do is decide that you'll avoid the epidural and... Its gone so quick 1365 Well, the smart-ss answer is that you can die driving your car, you can drive walking down the street. Heck... Its gone so quick 1366 April & Bump" wrote in message ... I am exactly the same.. I am calm and deal with all the contractions fine until fully dilated. I am... Its gone so quick 1367 can you try and talk to someone? I had fears and I tried to raise them with a couple of people, but I didn't try very hard and left a lot... Its gone so quick 1368 Hi Anne I think my fears steam back from the care I had with the previous pregnancies I was in a... Wedding anecdotes As I've posted in other threads, I did make it to the wedding after all. Thought I'd post a few anecdotes for everyone's amusement. First, I should say that the bride has... A dentist's child abuse crime also: Pregnant citizens: URGENT SUSPECTED (Mbutt) CHILD ABUSE REPORT – MULTIPLE CRIMES PREGNANT CITIZENS: URGENT: See esp. the very end of this post... ATTENTION BONNIE M... Going Organic Can Shield Children From Pesticides Going Organic Can Shield Children From Pesticides that youths are exposed to the chemicals primarily through food... Study: Fortified grain lowers birth defects Rosie Mestel, "Study: Fortified grain lowers birth defects", Seattle Times, September 6, 2005, Link: The rate of spina bifida and anencephaly birth defects has fallen by more... Question Irrational Number How about when the doppler is on, is on mom's skin, and has begun to be aimed at where baby should be, but isn't... worrying 1374 ECM Oh, I've been waiting for a chance to wax philosophical about this... I heard EVERY pregnancy-labor horror story in the book... worrying 1375 I have a son, he is 4 months old and my first. I worried the whole... Quite belated birth story I've had a couple of requests via e-mail, so here's the birth story for my little Noah, who was 3 months old last week (where has the time gone???) Stats: Noah Daniel... How to have love and not get the girl pregnant CHANCE OF PREGNANCY PER YEAR (buttuming 80-100 love acts) .........................................................................Typical.use.......Perfect.use A) Use a condom, and pull out before you cum. 1 in 1,975 1 in 125,000 B) Use condoms and... How to have love and not get the girl pregnant and not get the girl pregnant proclaiming: Lies, lies lies. So you're saying all I needed was 1.18 attempts to get my wife pregnant. Lies. Lies. Lies. It took many frustrating years to the... Elective csection to avoid pain : 1379 Anonymama I'm far from psychologically scarred but it was a very painful thing for me. Far worse then transition I think. The pushing hurt - everything about it. The contractions hurt, the bearing down... Elective csection to avoid pain : 1380 Nan My aunt is friends with a lady who's a nurse in Arizona, and apparently Brittney has been interviewing hospitals in that... Elective csection to avoid pain : 1381 Are you joking? You believing that she actually picked out that car is as dumb as someone choosing a car because it was... 40w2d OB visitNST Back from the OB visit. The baby looked fine on the NST. Only one contraction... Cleaning chemicals 'reach baby Cleaning chemicals 'reach baby'", BBC News, September 7, 2005, Chemicals found in perfumes and cleaning products can cross the placenta and reach the baby in the womb, research shows... Birth question Andrea S No I haven't. At what point exactly do you loose it? I was on the brink of loosing... Birth question 1385 I've not tried that, but I read up on the Bradley Method and did try to use it, but I seem to skip early labour and go straight to transition... Birth question 1386 Anne Rogers" wrote in message ... It's the pushing stage really, I can't really hear what's going on around me at that stage. I feel trapped in a mini hell. Finding anyone to talk to... Birth question 1387 You know, every woman experiences birth in her own way. NOT every mother cries with happiness as their children are being born. I think you are being too hard on yourself, and... Kids with 'funky' teeth because of fluoridated water PostedAndMailed: yes KIDS WITH "FUNKY" TEETH (BECAUSE OF FLUORIDATED WATER) EPA scientist J. William Hirzy, PhD criticizes EPA... Update on us All, Well, things are cruising along here. Taylor started preschool today (just a one hour orientation), and then begins on Tuesday for her full clbutt (3 hours). She did great and... Cholesterol drugs and breastfeeding HELP cross posted 1390 Just my experience, for what it's worth: I was on Pravachol & Lipitor for about 3 years, then stopped when TTC. My levels before going on the drugs topped out at 320 (with no... Cholesterol drugs and breastfeeding HELP cross posted 1391 Hi Mona, I haven't BTDT, but I wanted to write anyway... I'm sorry to hear about the weight gain... Cholesterol drugs and breastfeeding HELP cross posted 1392 Hi Emily; Well I am 5'6" & weigh 200lbs. This of course puts me in the obese category and increases my risks of many many... Cholesterol drugs and breastfeeding HELP cross posted 1393 zolwica I'm happy to. It sounds like you're not in a very happy place right now. I wonder if one of the following might help: -- Seeking treatment for your situation depression (if... Cholesterol drugs and breastfeeding HELP cross posted 1394 Why would that be true? High cholesterol can be found in children too. My father's family seems to genetically pbutt on high cholesterol. For some reason they wouldn't... Cholesterol drugs and breastfeeding HELP cross posted 1395 This is a tough situation. I looked up all of the cholesterol medications I could think of in a quick reference, and all were safety unknown or possibly unsafe in lactation. I... spots that don't fade when pressed Hi -- okay, last night, 12-month-old DS2 woke to nurse and I noticed some unusual flat reddish... spots that don't fade when pressed 1397 If I'm understanding this correctly, the spots were actually seen by a doctor, right? If... spots that don't fade when pressed 1398 Sarah "If I'm understanding this correctly, the spots were actually seen by a doctor, right? If so, the doctor presumably will indeed have checked them for fading. This can be done... RRL tea opinons please i tried to have a google about this, but wow, what a wonderful array of conflicting information i found! perhaps you can chime in with... Infant formula danger in fluoridated communities PostedAndMailed: yes Attention: PETER CLAVELLE Municipal chemotherapist and Burlington, VT Mayor Please see the end of this post... INFANT FORMULA DANGER... Imagine IMAGINE... Daniel T. Oliver Freelance Writer Research buttociate Capital Research Center www.capitalresearch.org Daniel, You began your February 2000 article, "Lessons from the Chicago Fire... Where I've been August 27, my husband pouhded on the wall between the living room and the computer room to have me pick up the phone. The first thing I... Where I've been FIL had intestinal troubles for a long, long time, but lost a lot of weight this summer and had a tremendous amount of pain... Low amniotic fluid So, we had our BPP and baby did well once again. A 10-10. :) But, my amniotic fluid is lower. It is... That Time of the Month Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her periods stop and she is then unable to bear children. This happens because as a woman ages, her ovaries stop making enough of... graphic Possible Early Miscarriage and AntiD question I could probably hunt out the info on this myself, but I trust the knowledgeable opinions on this group and I'm exhausted... graphic Possible Early Miscarriage and AntiD question I have had at least 5 early miscarriages, around 4-6 weeks, although in all of those cases, the fetus was lost before the heart began to beat. In all of... graphic Possible Early Miscarriage and AntiD questiontermination ment Amy)) Sound like you have had a rough day :( and I'm sorry that you have... Ada is 3 months yikes, time flies! She is a fabulous baby, she has gorgeous smiles and giggles and shares plenty of them. Though I've felt a... Ada is 3 months I have to say that right now breastfeeding is honestly easier that FF, I do struggle to get comfortable and have to be very disciplined... Infant formula, mbutt child abuse, EPA and kids' teeth 'gross enough to gag a maggot INFANT FORMULA, Mbutt CHILD ABUSE, EPA - and KIDS’ TEETH “GROSS ENOUGH TO GAG A MAGGOT” PREGNANT WOMEN: Try to breastfeed. If you must formula feed - do NOT reconsbreastute infant formula with fluoridated water. See... Csection doesn't prevent urinary incontinence also: EPA vs. the elderly PostedAndMailed: yes C-SECTION DOESN'T PREVENT URINARY INCONTINENCE? See the very end of this post... EPA vs. THE ELDERLY... Many people are in nursing homes in... Fluoridated horse dies... PostedAndMailed: yes Pregnant? If you can't breastfeed, make sure you don't use fluoridated water to reconsbreastute your baby's infant formula. See below. FLUORIDATED HORSE DIES... (Expert says horse died of chronic fluoride contagioning.) Hygienist's stance By... Codex, babies and CongressmanObstetrician Ron Paul, MD PostedAndMailed: yes CODEX, BABIES AND CONGRESSMAN-OBSTETRICIAN RON PAUL, MD Rima E. Laibow, MD Medical Director Natural Solutions Foundation... Forced Vaccination What are your opinions on the article below? Samantha in Oklahoma www.forcedvaccination.com Forced Vaccination By Michael Manley Are you aware that 30 percent of doctors in the U.S. do not vaccinate their children... Forced Vaccination 1416 Samantha, article snipped Disclaimers: 1. I do not know the law in Colorado, and cannot comment... MD crimes vs. that kidder Larry... Was Forced Vaccination PostedAndMailed: yes MD CRIMES vs. THAT KIDDER LARRY... See below. Larry McMahan replied: Larry, I believe there is an MD academic at the University of... Statistics and doctors was Forced Vaccination PostedAndMailed: yes STATISTICS AND DOCTORS... See below. Wrote Darwin's scientific peer Wallace in 1904: "It is necessary to...illustrate in a striking manner the complete ignorance of doctors... The medical 'science' 'band' was Forced Vaccination PostedAndMailed: yes Ericka, You mentioned opinions regarding color... For medical "science" black is white and medicine's opinion in the matter... Forced Vaccination 1420 DamnOkie I don't believe in censorship either. What I lament is that our educational system isn't up to the task of giving all parents the critical reading-critical thinking skills they need to navigate and... Forced Vaccination 1421 ITA. An emotional vaccination debate is currently raging in New Zealand. There has been a lot of awful propaganda from both sides. I ignored it... Forced Vaccination PostedAndMailed: yes wrote on 9-10-05 9:22 PM: Emily, I would say only that the AUTHORITY of each side is vastly different. Both sides seem to me to be offering sensationalism - with medical... CDC ruse: 'It's the thimerosal, stupid' was Forced Vaccination PostedAndMailed: yes CDC RUSE: "IT'S THE THIMEROSAL, STUPID" There is no doubt in my mind that thimerosal is causing problems.... But I think CDC... Breastmilk: It's got IMMUNIZATIONS! was Forced Vaccination PostedAndMailed: yes BREASTMILK: IT'S GOT IMMUNIZATIONS! wrote on 9-11-05 2:11 AM: CDC-MD authority is "socially constructed and less than merited." Sorry to repeat myself... Royal College of Fkups of Canada PostedAndMailed: yes ROYAL COLLEGE OF FKUPS OF CANADA? Michel Brazeau, MD, FRCPC Chief Executive Officer The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 774 Echo Drive Ottawa, ON K1A 5N8 Michel, My understanding... long birth story from LWilliams At 38 weeks along I was feeling the time was going in super slow motion. One of my feet had swollen to twice the size of... having 8 yr old present for birth of little sister 1427 I have a similar situation. I have a 9 year old and just delivered her baby sister 2 weeks ago with my new husband... having 8 yr old present for birth of little sister 1428 you know your daughter best & what she should be able to cope with. my son will be attending his... Episiotomy 'the unkindest cut of all' = loveual buttault PostedAndMailed: yes EPISIOTOMY ("THE UNKINDEST CUT OF ALL") = loveUAL buttAULT According to Ian D. Graham, PhD et al.^^^: "Episiotomy... The OTHER 'unkindest cut' was Episiotomy 'the unkindest cut of all' = loveual buttault THE OTHER* "UNKINDEST CUT" Mbutt infant privates ripping and slicing by MDs... See below. Nicholas Birkett Nicholas... Posterior Orientation and technique for correction 1431 maatt Whoa, nellie. You are this baby's parents. Unfortunately, you HAVE to take responsibility for these decisions. It would be lovely if... Posterior Orientation and technique for correction 1432 maatt ;-) I'd take credit for being clairvoyant, except that it's so predictable that it doesn't take any particular... Those pesky moms! was Posterior Orientation and technique for correction PostedAndMailed: yes THOSE PESKY MOMS! See below. See the two recent BIG-BABIES-relevant quotes at the very end of this post... Bizarrely, as they suspect large babies... Posterior Orientation and technique for correction 1434 I don't think side to side is as effective as back and forth. This is not a very good description, but is what I... worried about the gestational diabetes test 1435 Mogget Chronic diabetes is a very different animal than gestational diabetes, and can cause serious problems. And, if one waits until the standard 28 weeks to test if you... worried about the gestational diabetes test 1436 Mogget It's not unreasonable to get your sugars checked as part of your preventative care before you get... worried about the gestational diabetes test 1437 I'm not sure that it's true that being a low sugar diet person would make you more likely to fail... update on the Cholesterol situation cross posted First of all thanks so much for those who responded to my message, those who researched and those who just... update on the Cholesterol situation cross posted 1439 I had written full answers to questions and advises, but unfortunately something went crazy with the newsgroup part on my computer and I lost... update on the Cholesterol situation cross posted 1440 Mona, I don't know much about cholesterol issues, and how risky the are to your health and well... amnio No, I don't think it's that new, but there isn't necessarily a reason for most people to get... hand tremor upon awakening My eldest started shaking while nursing (usually before falling asleep) on occasion, when he was about 5 months old. It was his whole upper body, but usually concentrated in the arm. Scared the... Amnio linked to preterm birth While looking up something else, I ran across this: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2003 Oct 10;110(2):153-8. Genetic amniocentesis: a risk factor... Fat Content of Milk Increases with Time FYI Fat Content of Breast Milk Increases with Time By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- The longer a mother breast-feeds, the higher the fat and energy... Fat Content of Milk Increases with Time FYI 1445 Sidheag McCormack One of the studies they cited was from data collected in England between 1920 and 1930 -- I should think extended breastfeeding at that time and place might very well correlate... Fat Content of Milk Increases with Time FYI 1446 On Tue, 13 Sep 2005 13:59:01 -0400, in misc.kids.breastfeeding Ericka Kammerer Yep we let the nurses take our baby to the nursery so we could get some sleep and the nurse... Fat Content of Milk Increases with Time FYI Obscurity, linux Jamie Clark writes: Maybe it's really about the fat as such, not just about the calories? I wonder whether the issue is that... Bringing Baby Home" DVD review Just watched this DVD with DH last night (got it from Netflix) and wanted to let other first-time moms know about it. I thought it was a pretty... Bringing Baby Home" DVD review On 13 Sep 2005 07:58:07 -0700, "V." With the arrival of my first granddaughter some fifteen years ago, I started making use of the... CODEX: Last email to Rima E. Laibow, MD who fails to report suspected child abuse CODEX: LAST E-MAIL TO RIMA E. LAIBOW, MD WHO FAILS TO REPORT SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE... Rima E. Laibow, MD publicly pretends that it is OK for her to fail to report obvious child abuse... Dr. Laibow's train of logic takes dirt road... PostedAndMailed: yes Rima E. Laibow, MD suspects NUTRITIONAL child-teen-elder abuse discussed below - and I do too. Obviously though, mbutt baby asphxiation by MDs is the greater emergency. Please end it. (Dr... Go obstetricians!" PostedAndMailed: yes GO OBSTETRICIANS!" (?) See below. Mark Lowry, III, MD has accurately stated my stance. Statements that are explained in textbooks by people using textbooks should indeed be... Cord clamping baby asphyxiation: Pediatrician not cheering so loud now... PostedAndMailed: yes CORD CLAMPING BABY ASPHYXATION: PEDIATRICIAN NOT CHEERING SO LOUD NOW... Pseudonymous usenet pediatrician PF Riley, MD CHEERED for obstetricians to "keep clamping cords right away" - "Go obstetricians!" he exclaimed... I... Delaying clamping to reduce iron deficiency anemia... PostedAndMailed: yes DELAYING CLAMPING TO REDUCE IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA... See below. wrote on 9-16-05 11:24 AM: Robert... Pediatrician cheerleads child abuse... PostedAndMailed: yes PEDIATRICIAN CHEERLEADS CHILD ABUSE... Pseudonymous usenet pediatrician PF Riley, MD Perhaps PF Riley, MD cheerleads... Pediatrician cheerleads child abuse On Fri, 16 Sep 2005 13:23:06 GMT, Todd Gastaldo And chiropractors are trained to deliver... Mark Lowry, III, MD recommended liquidate by rape... PostedAndMailed: yes MARK LOWRY, III, MD RECOMMENDED liquidate BY RAPE... See the very end of this post. Mark, If you are saying I don't practice chiropractic anymore, you are quite wrong. Dr. DD Palmer, Founder... Dents in babies' skulls and SJ Doc PostedAndMailed: yes DENTS IN BABIES' SKULLS (AND SJ DOC) SJ Doc, see the very end of this post... Please help stop "the OB... ESR Anne Rogers BJOG. 2001 Nov;108(11):1164-7. Pregnancy and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate. van den Broe NR, Letsky EA. Department of Reproductive Health, Liverpool School... rebutture me, please alath (snip) Just interjecting here because I think I understand what alath is getting at with the above... birth story for my 3year old i just typed up DS's birth story so i don't forget it with this upcoming birth. it's only taken me 3 years to type. it's kinda long, but i... I have fun statistics 1462 I don't mind you asking. I did attempt to induce lactation by pumping for 7 weeks before Taylor was born, and almost a week before she was born I began to... I have fun statistics 1463 The yellow poop with 'tomato seeds' are typical of breastfed babies. Apparently FF babies have darker... I have fun statistics 1464 My milk came in after Nathan was born, and it was agonizing. Apparently here in the States, they don't use any medications to dry... I have fun statistics 1465 I found out afterwards the one of the major risks of the medication is depression, but it also... I have fun statistics 1466 I wonder if that is one of the reasons why they don't prescribe it over here any longer... Yeah, I get that. Although I did chose an epidural with my... 30 years and 38 weeks Well, today is my birthday, and I'm 30! I've also reached the 38 week mark today. :) I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has gone... 30 years and 38 weeks 1468 DH turned 31 in February. He comes from a line of men who consistently get better looking as they age. I look at photos of him from when I met him... 30 years and 38 weeks 1469 and looks My hubby is really aging well, too, though he's younger than I am! :) genes - Ah, the shrinking. My grandma... OB surgical crime: Chiro karma runs over MD dogma PostedAndMailed: yes OB SURGICAL CRIME: CHIRO KARMA RUNS OVER MD DOGMA... "MDs...dislike chiropractors'...dogmatic adherence to certain practice protocols...MDs want...scientific literature pertaining to safety and effectiveness..." --Ron Feise, DC of the Insbreastute of... Hack... hack... hack Two days ago I woke up with a very sore throat & accompanying cough. I wasn't too bothered, as I didn't feel particularly ill... Hack... hack... hack... 1472 Midwife said "see your doc"; no such thing as an OB in the UK really, not for stuff like this, anyway. Doc said "if... Hack... hack... hack... 1473 Well, things are a great deal better now, thanks to a visit to a physio. I would never have thought of seeing a physio, but I had an antenatal appt on Tuesday, and... Babies and birth: A critical thinking learning opportunity... PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES AND BIRTH: A CRITICAL THINKING LEARNING OPPORTUNITY... Prof. Jenny Jamison, a medical doctor who trains chiropractors has been silent so far about obvious crimes committed by her fellow medical doctors... Will MURDOCH UNIVERSITY academics... Early Labor Looking for a little input! Sunday, I ended up in L&D with contractions, regular, strong. Since I wasn't quite 37 weeks, they gave me a shot of terb. The first... I'm going to make a complaint On Wednesday I had a meeting with a midwife-counsellor and had a look at my medical notes, I had put out of... I'm going to make a complaint Anne, is this the complaint you plan to send out or just notes to help you get organized? I ask because if you do plan to send... weight gain pattern and concerns I am 30 wks today (yay!), and have not gained any weight in the past 3... SO sad I dont post much anymore but I think some of you remember me. Im just utterly heartbroken. My baby kitten died this morning. She was 5 mos old. I... SO sad : 1480 mos morning, bathroom eat Florida. around we're Poor kitty. :-( I have a very soft spot for Siamese cats - my childhood cat lived to age 19... SO sad : 1481 Hi Kari, I'm really sorry for you. I still get upset thinking about my cat that died years ago. I don't know if you've... Paxil: DOUBLE RATE OF BIRTH DEFECTS IN PREGNANT MOTHERS New Study PAXIL: DOUBLE RATE OF BIRTH DEFECTS IN PREGNANT MOTHERS Australian authorities have just warned that mothers taking Paxil (paroxetine) are going to be suffering far... Appointment today I had my BPP and ob appointment today. Baby is still performing great! My amniotic fluid levels went up!! Woo hoo! Instead of 6.24... Appointment today 1484 induction That's all right! My baby has been diagnosed with spina bifida via u-s at 25 weeks. Since then I've been undergoing care with perinatologists. At first we... Appointment today 1485 His name was Dr. Block, and he got an unfortunate nickname from us after we left. LOL He was pretty nice, but he just didn't seem with it. I have seen a different... Appointment today 1486 With my first, I had a hospital birth and saw an ob-gyn. She was with a group of two other doctors, one of which was her husband. They were on vacation the... early delivery for GBS I'd never heard of delivering early as a potential prevention of GBS transmission. I was chatting to a women today who had GBS during her first pregnancy, but wasn't... Silent reflux also posted at am, mkb I don't know who was crying harder this night, me or DS2. He is having increasing problems that point in the direction of... Baby laying flat In the US, they don't really have that rule, or at least it's not heavily promoted. I have two kids and have never heard that "2 hours max... TENS I only had a TENS machine for my DS born 11 weeks ago. I had planned to use gas and air, but already had a feeling it would make... Worried... plz help Hi there. Hope everybody is doing fine.. Here is my new worry.. About 2.5 months ago i heard about my baby, ... he-she was sleeping in mummy's belly and came out 1.5months ago. Since... The F Crime and Bernie Miltenberger THE F CRIME AND BERNIE MILTENBERGER See below. Usenetters: You have an unprecedented opportunity to help stop American municipalities from injecting the cumulative contagion fluoride into public... 36w3d false laboureventually heading for insanity for the past 6 days i've been having "false labour" from 11am - 3pm. it's curious how it's always the same... why some babies take longer to come All the doctors and all the books and websites, all refer to pregnancy by LMP. So if a book talks about "Now you are 24 weeks pregnant... Tests find high mercury levels in some storebought fish LIBBY QUAID, "Tests find high mercury levels in some storebought fish", San Francisco Chronicle, September 16, 2005, Link: Store-bought swordfish and tuna in California and 21 other states contained mercury, with some showing... FAO Mum of Two That's the thing, I don't. I only work 2-3 days a week, but I'm running around on my feet... Induction Info UK Hospital nhs 1497 maatt Perhaps not...there are those who would still watch and wait at that point. This sort of information is of very... Induction Info UK Hospital nhs 1498 Anne Rogers Oh, yeah, I totally forgot to address that! My SIL ended up with a c-section because they ruptured her membranes shortly after starting an induction. Well, the induction didn't... Bad birth atbreastude pain PostedAndMailed: yes BAD BIRTH ATbreastUDE PAIN See below. Steve Bornfeld, DDS One definition of ATbreastUDE (usually the first)... "...the arrangement of the parts of the body : POSTURE" Source: Merriam-Webster's... Interesting Goings On in Alaska My fantastic OB has been the center of great contraversy here in Anchorage. One day after... Alaska: privatesl better than csection EMERGENCY! PostedAndMailed: yes Attention Alaska State Medical Board (via EMERGENCY! Please see the end of this post. ALASKA: privatesL BETTER THAN C-SECTION? I am sorry that Alaska obstetrician COLLEEN MURPHY, MD lost her license temporarily for... Ovulation sticks For those who use the ovulation sticks combined with the calendar method to determine your best days to conceive, I'm... Ovulation sticks 1503 By the "calendar method," do you mean charting your temps or egg white cervical mucus, or do you mean counting days? Charting temps and-or cervical mucus is... Ovulation sticks 1504 Ah, OPKs! :) What you are supposed to be looking for is a test line DARKER than the control line. A fainter test line is still supposed to be a negative. However... What do you do when they sleep with or without you +SA Hi everyone, Just an update on little 8.5 month old john. We have tried for 8 months now... What do you do when they sleep with or without you +SA 1506 Are you posting about my baby??? Hah, mine's 8.5 months old too... will NOT, and I mean absolutely NOT co... What do you do when they sleep with or without you +SA 1507 Oh goodness. Mine woke very frequently but they always went back to sleep rather easily if we... What do you do when they sleep with or without you +SA 1508 Wow! Have you applied to the Guiness Book of Workd Records? Just kidding, but only half. I find this rather confusing. If you have tried both, I... The AMA and chiropractic in pregnancy PostedAndMailed: yes THE AMA AND CHIROPRACTIC IN PREGNANCY See below.... Betsy ("oregonchick") asked for ideas because she was experiencing lots of back pain during her pregnancy... Anne replied: "one word... The F Crime: Please sign and ask your friends to sign PostedAndMailed: yes PLEASE SIGN AND ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO SIGN... See below. LOL! It was indeed one of my shortest messages... when #2 stays in hospital, but mum comes home just asking an "in case of". when DS came early, i just stayed in the hospital with him until he was well enough to... when #2 stays in hospital, but mum comes home 1512 pips babies were earlier than yours, you are already 36 weeks, so if baby was to come soon, you would really want to be offering the breast every feed and... when #2 stays in hospital, but mum comes home 1513 well, that's not necessarily true. DS was born at 36w4d and is common in 36-weekers, he was not able to suck at all for about 5... when #2 stays in hospital, but mum comes home 1514 On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 10:07:21 +1000, "arachne" When my second was born I stayed at the hospital until he came home. When Mischief was born she stayed at the hospital and... when #2 stays in hospital, but mum comes home 1515 I did this when DD2 was born. I left the hospital the day after she was born but she stayed in hospital for 3 weeks... Blood sugars lowering This is so odd to me, and maybe I just don't get it! I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes at around 28-29 weeks, and... Feeling a big anxious about induction vs. csection I shouldn't be posting, I should really be getting things DONE around here, but this has been going on in my head the... Feeling a big anxious about induction vs. csection 1518 Joybelle I don't have any advice - I don't know anything ;-). I just wanted to offer you some support. I imagine... Feeling a big anxious about induction vs. csection 1519 Yeah, that makes perfect sense, the fact that your nephews birth would be bringing stuff up. Although we didn't... Feeling a big anxious about induction vs. csection 1520 Joy, Disclaimers: I don't know anything about your diagnosis of spina bifida, and I don't know anything... Feeling a big anxious about induction vs. csection 1521 Hi, Larry, I think you might have been on vacation when I was posting about this. Baby was diagnosed at 25 weeks to have sb by u-s. Amniocentisis and subsequent... Feeling a big anxious about induction vs. csection 1522 I think Ericka may have hit the nail on the head. My guess is that part of the reason why Joybelle would be... Feeling a big anxious about induction vs. csection 1523 Circe That's what I'd be wondering. If it's safe to have a privatesl birth and the issue is possible CPD, then you are not likely to end up... Babies and 'CPD' for new readers and chiros PostedAndMailed: yes Pregnant? Please show this post to your chiropractor and call his-her (CHIROS: Obstetricians are senselessly closing... Babies and 'CPD' for new readers and chiros And having given birth to a big-headed baby in an optimal position and dealing with... Macrocephalus and Hydrocephalus PostedAndMailed: yes MACROCEPHALUS and HYDROCEPHALUS See below. I Barbara (Circe) replied: I replied to Barbara (Circe): MACROCEPHALUS and HYDROCEPHALUS Jenrose is glad she knew how to allow her... Joybelle squatted! COOL! was Babies and 'CPD' for new readers and chiros PostedAndMailed: yes JOYBELLE SQUATTED! COOL! See the very end of this post. Joybelle quoted Barbara (Circe) back without correcting Barbara's inference... ...so I repeat what I wrote in my reply to Barbara (Circe)... I did not say... Is this child abuse was Babies and 'CPD' for new readers and chiros PostedAndMailed: yes IS THIS CHILD ABUSE? See the very end of this post... wrote on 9-20-05 12:35 PM: Barbara... Larry Is this child abuse PostedAndMailed: yes LARRY - IS THIS CHILD ABUSE? I mentioned Larry McMahan when I asked Barbara (Circe) is she thinks temporary baby asphyxiation is child abuse... I wrote to Barbara: Larry McMahan replied: Larry, There is... Larry Is this child abuse IMO, you're overstepping the boundaries here Todd. If you have anything to offer that's relevant to Joy, by all means, include it in the thread. Considering what Joy has been through already in her... Larry 'crunchier' than brbutt monkey balls Who is the enemy Semantics aren't important I think your original post was helpful and polite. As usual, the thread got way off track and descended into personal attacks. Mind you, I'm not the usenet posting police... Barbara Circe falsely infersfails to answer simple question... PostedAndMailed: yes BARBARA (CIRCE) FALSELY INFERS-FAILS TO ANSWER SIMPLE QUESTION... The simple question is at the very end of this post. Barbara (Circe) Yet again Barbara (Circe) falsely infers something I do not... Amy Mum of Two spoke up I appreciate that was Larry 'crunchier' than brbutt This has been extensively snipped (in vain) for clarity, it hasn't been censored ;-) On a technicality, going by current USA law... Babies and Larry McMahan's nonsense also: Ericka's Henci Goer joke again PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are senselessly closing birth canals up to 30% and it is easy for you to allow your... another gestational diabetes questionissue I know this is an often discussed issue, so much so that I can't seem to find answers for this specific question because a search just turns up too many... another gestational diabetes questionissue! 1536 Hmmm. I am diabetic, and if 143 were the highest reading I ever saw, I'd be very happy. To... another gestational diabetes questionissue! 1537 Yes yes yes exactly. My advice: avoid being labelled diabetic if you possibly can. IME, once the diabetic tag goes on, joined-up thinking goes out the window... Too much mercury in storebought fish Libby Quaid, "Too much mercury in store-bought fish", ESPN, September 20, 2005, Link: Store... Efficacy of Witch Hazel water astringent Hamamelis virginiana I'm trying to find scientific evidence whether Witch Hazel is an effective treatment for hemorrhoids or if it's merely a quaint nostrum remedium. Googling for "Witch Hazel efficacy" reveals an amazingly confusing array... Efficacy of Witch Hazel water astringent Hamamelis virginiana 1540 Dear Chris, Witch Hazel is indeed Da plant used against hemorrhoids, this is first hand knowledge and is so effective there's no study required. Apply to a cotton ball or... Efficacy of Witch Hazel water astringent Hamamelis virginiana 1541 On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 13:15:16 GMT, OldGoat Hi OldGoat, Thank you for the advice. Yes, this is for ME (not a school project)! I never had them before but now that I'm... privatesl ExamStripping of Membranes Okay, here's another question. I would normally not consider having any privatesl exams or having my membranes stripped, but this pregnancy is obviously a bit different. Would this be something you'd consider doing... privatesl ExamStripping of Membranes Joybelle Once you've ever been positive for GBS, it is possible for it to reappear, so that... Inconceivable New NBC Series would like your input INCIID has created a pre-show POLL SURVEY intended to find out what the Infertility Community or those... Birth story v. v. long September 12, 2005, 9:24 pm 9lbs 7.6oz, 21.5" Raphael's older brother was born at 39w1d, and by 34w with Raphael I... Birth story v. v. long 1546 Joybelle Thanks :) I'm still curious what it would be like to go into labor on my own (how would I know things have really started? how would it feel to labor at... Birth story v. v. long 1547 Really really interesting Emily, it's particularly interesting to read how you coped, I know at the end you say you didn't feel you coped as well as with DS1, but even if it didn't feel... Birth story v. v. long 1548 Ruth Shear The iPod was great. The nurses said it was the first time they'd seen one in the labor room, but DH and I thought that was unlikely. One thing though... Birth story v. v. long 1549 Joybelle It went well. The specialist calls it a moderate case of clubfoot, and pointed out the four components to us. The cast doesn't seem... How often do pushchairsbuggiestravel systems get stolen 1550 I've never had ours stolen or heard of anyone else's being stolen. I do take out my purse and diaper bag, just so that there is nothing easy... How often do pushchairsbuggiestravel systems get stolen 1551 We bought a new travel system which cost about £250 for our new baby. When we go out to eat most restaurants insist that we leave... Babies, FEMA and obstetricians PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES, FEMA AND OBSTETRICIANS FEMA... G. Edward Griffin writes regarding the behavior of the Federal Emergency Management Agency-FEMA after Hurricane Katrina: "It was clear from the... Larry McMahan and 'quizically strange and negative' was Advice for Dads PostedAndMailed: yes LARRY McMAHAN AND "QUIZICALLY STRANGE AND NEGATIVE"... Larry, You said you found AGSF's post "quizzically strange... Advice for Dads 1554 Not in my experience. In fact, during my last delivery the nurse injured my back by pushing me down against the bed while I was trying to get up (as Todd Gastaldo writes... The influence of the CNMwife was Advice for Dads PostedAndMailed: yes THE INFLUENCE OF THE CNMwife? See below. I liked this post by Clisby. Some nurses are, simply, worth their weight in gold. I don't know if it is fair... Nurse pushed her down was Advice for Dads PostedAndMailed: yes NURSE PUSHED HER DOWN See below. WHAT?!! For new readers... Annette is referring to the fact that semisitting and dorsal (woman-on-her-back... Nurses: Women know... PostedAndMailed: yes NURSES: WOMEN KNOW... See below. Nurses could make birth a lot easier - and help America save BILLIONS per year... See Birth: What nurses can do to... Advice for Dads 1558 What you stated did not refute my claim. I don't know about actual numbers myself, but every guy I talk to can relate to what I was saying. So I don't think I'm alone on... Birth: What nurses can do to help... PostedAndMailed: yes BIRTH: WHAT NURSES CAN DO TO HELP... Nurses: To save time read the very end of this post. Nurses - many having... Infkingcredible: Larry 'forgets' babies be damned... PostedAndMailed: yes SUSPECTED (Mbutt) CHILD ABUSE: Oregon obstetricians may be trying Dr. Morley's online baby asphyxiation child abuse experiment quoted below - please get it off the internet - or better - leave it... MD agrees with Gastaldo sort of was Infkingcredible: Larry 'forgets' babies be damned For those who beat 4 month old children to rest because they, the 4 month old children, can't... MD prison rapist Or just embarrbutted about MD crime... PostedAndMailed: yes Pregnant women: Obstetricians are committing obvious crimes. It is easy to prevent these crimes. See below. MD PRISON RAPIST? OR JUST EMBARRbuttED ABOUT MD CRIME... Mark Lowry, III, MD said that... Twilight Zone was Infkingcredible: Larry 'forgets' babies be damned... PostedAndMailed: yes TWILIGHT ZONE See below wrote on 9-23-05 1:11 PM: Hmmmm... MDs get lots of schooling and senselessly... Avoidable discomfort AFTER birth... PostedAndMailed: yes AVOIDABLE DISCOMFORT AFTER** BIRTH... See the baby asphyxiation child abuse experiment at the very end of this post. It's incredible that obstetricians are getting... RFI: Software for NFP 1565 Thanks for your comments, I too agree that the cyclebeads are a waste of time as a product. One could easy enough just count the days off in... RFI: Software for NFP 1566 There are two major problems with this. First, as you've noted, the time during which you must abstain (or use barrier methods of... Brown Spotting Help Please Graphic Hello everyone, I looked for a proper group to put this, but this is the closest I could find. FIrst, thank you for reading and any advice is great. I am 33 years old and... Brown Spotting Help Please Graphic 1568 Congratulations on your pregnancy! It's hard to say what spotting means. If it results in a miscarriage, people are likely to say it was a sign that something was wrong with the... Brown Spotting Help Please Graphic 1569 Congrats on your pregnancy. What brand test did you use the three different times? There is more pregnancy hormone in your urine in the am, since it's... privatesl delivery = $3,376 Csection wlabor = $6,500 PostedAndMailed: yes privatesL DELIVERY = $3,376; C-SECTION WITH LABOR = $6,500^^^ Lifetime cost of brachial plexus injury = $1,000,000^^^ ^^^Herbst MA. Treatment of suspected fetal macrosomia: A cost-effectiveness analysis. Am J Obstet... SPD and birth trauma update There is one problem with pregnancy and complications, in pregnancy you are cared for my a midwife and if necessary an obstetrician, after pregnancy your midwife cares for you... Babies and Noel Lloyd, DC: Chiropractic emergency PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES AND NOEL LLOYD, DC CHIROPRACTIC EMERGENCY Noel Lloyd, DC Hi Noel, I just read your ad for weekend workshops to help established doctors create buttociates who earn $1,000,000 in 1 to 4 years... My hemorrhoid hurts so much can I pop it safely with a pin My new case of piles hurts so much I desperately plan on popping the quarter-sized... My hemorrhoid hurts so much can I pop it safely with a pin Bonnie Willoughby COMMENT: They do rupture spontaneously, sometimes. And no, this does not cause bleeding to rest and it... Penile cancer They found that "significant risk factors for invasive penile cancer: lack of circumcision during childhood, phimosis and cigarette smoking." More: "Men not circumcised... Rip an infant's privates go to prison PostedAndMailed: yes Pregnant women: You can easily prevent obstetric crime and help your babies. Please see the end of this post... RIP AN INFANT's privates - GO TO PRISON It's not just the mbutt infant privates ripping... Infants scream MDs stay out of prison... PostedAndMailed: yes INFANTS SCREAM - MDs STAY OUT OF PRISON... See THE PROBLEM at the very end of this post. Briar Rabbit Darren added: These must be the song's choruses... Bang your head Metal health will drive you... Defn of 'headbanger' was Rip an infant's privates go to prison PostedAndMailed: yes DEFINITION OF "HEADBANGER" See below. I Briar Rabbit replied: Briar Rabbit, I'm pleased that you appear to have read one sentence and that you appear to have responded to that one sentence. That's a... Briar Rabbit's infant privates lunacy PostedAndMailed: yes BRIAR RABBIT'S INFANT privates LUNACY See below. Briar Rabbit Gastaldo replied: Briar Rabbit replied: Briar Rabbit, This notion of yours that I am a lunatic just because heavy metal music is not... Briar Rabbit stuck to another 'tar baby' PostedAndMailed: yes BRIAR RABBIT STUCK TO ANOTHER "TAR BABY" For an easily read version of the original Br'er Rabbit story, see: Briar Rabbit has left the briar... Penile cancer 1581 The rate of penile cancer is currently 1-2 per 100,000 men annually, or about 1400 cases per year in the US. The last year I could find figures for for the... Penile cancer 1582 Mary as you made the decision not to circumcise that does not excuse the use of dishonesty to support that... Penile cancer 1583 Huh? The study stated: "Using data from the Third National Cancer Survey and previously published circumcision prevalence figures... Infant privateses and Briar Rabbit's dishonesty babies be damned PostedAndMailed: yes INFANT privatesES AND BRIAR RABBIT'S DISHONESTY - BABIES BE DAMNED Sorry to repeat myself but thousands of... infants with hypoglycemia Because dextrose is L-glucose. It is exactly the sugar that is blood sugar. It gets absorbed as quickly as possible. Plus any other sugar will have to be converted by the body into dextrose... Good appointment yesterday I've been wanting to post, but my server has been down the last day and a half!! Yesterday, we went to see the perinatologist... 37 week update 1587 Well I can't quite believe I am this far already! This pregnancy has flown by. I... Babies, CCE and upper cervical chiropractic Attn: Michael Lenarz, DC PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES, CCE AND UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC (ATTN: MICHAEL LENARZ, DC) Open Letter to... MICHAEL LENARZ, DC Michael, Will you forward this to Noel Lloyd, DC and copy me... I have no control over the situation! Vent Anonymama As annoying as it is, but people are oblivious to other people's feelings or they are just self-absorbed ... I don't know what is wrong with them. I kept getting it's a boy announcements... Bring back www.cordclamping.com properly labelled SUSPECTED (Mbutt) CHILD ABUSE: Oregon obstetricians may be trying Dr. Morley's online baby asphyxiation child abuse experiment... Painful nodules in csection and episiotomy scars PostedAndMailed: yes J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2005 Oct;31(5):471-5. PubMed abstract Incisional endometriosis after... Episiotomy pain relief 'often unapplied' PostedAndMailed: yes Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2005 Oct;84(10):951-5. PubMed abstract Diclofenac pyrrolidine versus Ketoprofen for the relief of pain from episiotomy: A randomized controlled trial. Facchinetti F, Luisa Casini M... Episiotomy pain relief 'often unapplied' PostedAndMailed: yes Anne, 100 mg doses, orally. "A total of 261 women were randomly buttigned to receive either Diclofenac hydroxyethyl pyrrolidine (100... Water birth and breathing without lungs... PostedAndMailed: yes WATER BIRTH AND BREATHING WITHOUT LUNGS... (Attention Oregon Atty Genl Hardy Myers: Please see the very end of this post.) julie MT Jo replied: Kneeling-leaning-over-the-side seems a common waterbirth position. Of... water birth I hadn't planned a water birth, but when I got into the tub I was so much more comfortable my midwives asked if I wanted to have DD in the tub. I... Mercury risk by the sea Mercury risk by the sea", Newsday, September 26, 2005, Link: Women in coastal communities have twice as much mercury in their blood as those... It's been a while Well, Amie is now just about 8 weeks old... Boy does time fly! It feels like just... It's been a while! 1598 I was thinking, as well, that she was just being lazy and not as interested when the flow wasn't strong. It... It's been a while! 1599 Well, I do try to get out when I can... Which really is hardly ever. Maybe I really should do it more often and maybe even for longer periods of time (longer than... Babies and the BarrettMD vs. KorenDC trial PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES AND THE STEPHEN BARRETT, MD vs. TEDD KOREN, DC TRIAL See below. Pregnant women: Please forward this email to... Question about after birth & your period Just a quick question about after birth... About how long does it take to get your period again after baby is born... 6 month wellbaby. 1602 I normally lurk here, but wanted to give you a bit of hope. DD was diagnosed with a heart murmur when she was 2 days old. It was significant... 6 month wellbaby. 1603 At this point, I don't anticipate. The reason it is hard at the moment is because we just don't know. Like everything else about her condition, we... men can give birth Miracle baby gives men pregnant pause By OMAR EL AKKAD Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Posted at 4:50 AM EDT Globe and Mail Update Until Lia... Thousands protest fluoridation also: Judge Judy Haller's blow job THOUSANDS PROTEST FLUORIDATION ALSO: JUDGE JUDY (HALLER'S) BLOW JOB (see the very end of this post)... NOTE #1: Congress is... Babies and an Iraq rest toll game PostedAndMailed: yes Pregnant? Obstetricians are doing the damnedest things to mothers and babies at birth. See below. BABIES... Okay I'm officially going crazy You might have seen a little hint in one of the threads that I replied to earlier. I mentioned it after getting a faint positive on a pregnancy test at 11dpo, having my... Okay I'm officially going crazy.mc ment 1608 I had very similar happen with my very first pregnancy. I had a positive on... Okay I'm officially going crazy.mc ment 1609 Well the nurses give me the results but I feel like I'm having to do the chasing, if I leave messages... Okay I'm officially going crazy.mc ment 1610 I don't think it would be any different there than here in the states, but here, infertility isn't just not getting pregnant, it's not getting and staying pregnant. So, I think you should still... Okay I'm officially going crazy.mc ment 1611 I have to agree there. It's also a lot easier to get over than it happening at 6 weeks like with my first one... Okay I'm officially going crazy.mc ment 1612 I'm sorry for that woman. Unfortunately, she probably didn't realize that her doctor is not god, and cannot dictate that sort of thing. All she had to do was refuse to... Pregnant Prevention is the key PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT? PREVENTION IS THE KEY Obstetricians are doing bizarre things to mothers and babies... See below. DANIEL P. SECREST, DC says: "Prevention is the... Single Umbilical Artery 2 Vessel Cord 1614 I did not have to deal with this issue, and did not choose to have an amnio as there was no reason to think that one would be needed. The tricky bit... Single Umbilical Artery 2 Vessel Cord 1615 You've gotten some great responses regarding the AFP. Since the u-s doesn't show additional markers, I think you are probably looking at a good possibility... Single Umbilical Artery 2 Vessel Cord 1616 Yes, it is a legitimate test. Many people just misunderstand the purpose of the test. The only definitive way to diagnose trisomy 18 or trisomy 21 is amnio or CVS, both of... Single Umbilical Artery 2 Vessel Cord Obscurity, linux Beaurez writes: It's a legitimate screening test - it's not intended to be diagnostic, so the... Single Umbilical Artery 2 Vessel Cord 1618 quote----------- If a revised risk figure isn't going to be useful to someone - e.g., because they wouldn't have amnio whatever it showed... Cautiously, optimistically delurking Hi everyone - I've been quite the lurker here ever since I was pg with DD1, born back... 2.5w update Hi folks, Things are going well with DS2, though it will be interesting to see how we... The F crime debate the F'ers won't debate! PostedAndMailed: yes THE F CRIME DEBATE - THE F'ers WON'T DEBATE! According to the Protect Our Water Alliance-POWA pebreastion: 1. In 2001 the buttociation for Science in the Public Interest (ASIPI), which has... 33 wks G'day I've been pretty quiet since summer because things got pretty busy - ended up having to make... 33 wks 1623 G'day Ericka That's what worries me too. I'd already said something like this about before agreeing to doing anything just because... 33 wks 1624 Ruth Shear My second pregnancy (also a VBAC) was like that too! I could never... baby's arrived Sasha Eileen made her way into the world Saturday, September 24th, 8:30PM MDT. Unfortunately we had a repeat c-section, but we can dissect the reason(s) later. It's actually been a surprisingly... can stress cause preterm contractions I am 30 weeks along now, and yesterday went to work as normal. A couple hours into my day I noticed that I was having regular contractions that were becoming quite painful. I... nuchal translucency test for 2nd child 1627 RobR Are you certain they won't pay? The top number is the undiscounted rate, the second number is the contracted rate for your insurance. It's like looking at a bill of... nuchal translucency test for 2nd child 1628 RobR So, what's your goal here? And what does your insurance company pay for? Is your goal to know for sure whether this baby has certain problems... nuchal translucency test for 2nd child 1629 The thing to consider is what you would do with that information if it showed that the baby really does have Down syndrome. Read "Choosing Naia" a great book about all the implications of genetic... Chlamydia the risks to women They found: "Compared with women with uncircumcised partners, those with circumcised partners had a 5.6-fold reduced risk of testing seropositive for C. trachomatis" ========================================== Chlamydia trachomatis Infection... Glaxo adds birth defect caution to Paxil label Glaxo adds birth defect caution to Paxil label", Reuters UK, September 27, 2005, Link: GlaxoSmithKline Plc is alerting physicians about... Reflux update also posted at mkb and am DS2 was having problems with silent reflux (all the symptoms of reflux except spitting up). We paid a very depressing visit to the ER, where I was... Baby Number Two On the Way! 1633 Hi Leslie, These days Mlle C has gotten to standing up more and more rapidly. She's... Baby Number Two On the Way! 1634 Zaz Lorelei has just learned to stand by pushing up from the floor without needing to pull up on furniture. She loves... Mary vaccinated her little lamb in utero PostedAndMailed: yes MARY VACCINATED HER LITTLE LAMB - IN UTERO Gerdts et al. at the University of Saskatchewan... We have a name Well, despite knowing the gender since 25 weeks, we have a name for our little boy in the usual amount of time it's taken to name our other ones. We drive... hypnobirth and no pushing 1637 loads of babies are born without the women pushing at all, so it definitely is possible... hypnobirth and no pushing 1638 With both of mine I felt an incredibly strong urge to push that I can't imagine ignoring for no good reason (good reasons would be something... DS1 adjusting So last night we had a big scene with DS1. He was sitting on the potty, which for some reason has been an angry place... DS1 adjusting Emily Ohhh, Emily! I feel for you . . . DS1 is not 3 yet (January!), and doesn't have the words your kiddo does, but we've had some rough times with adjusting too. Sometimes he... Belly bands Greetings all: I'm having a bad time with clothing these days. I'm 15 weeks along, but my belly has popped... Annabelle's Birth Story We got to the hospital and got set up in a birthing room. I was having regular contractions, but nothing... Lead in Vinyl Lunch Boxes By Center for Environmental Health Published 09-16-2005 Environmental Health Center for Environmental Health The Center for Environmental Health protects the public from environmental... pregnant 17 year old 1644 not first out. together. He one. has not is troubles, Thank you for the input. I don't see how anybody can disagree that one who is old... pregnant 17 year old 1645 Chris No problem. I believe it is because we live in a world where people have been feed the notion that if something bad happens... pregnant 17 year old 1646 You're not going to be able to convince a mother to withdraw support from her daughter when her... pregnant 17 year old 1647 For starters, thank you very much for your response! Now, I will respond, with all due respect, to your post below. Seems to me that such "support" will do more harm than good in the... pregnant 17 year old 1648 Chris Can't speak for Alath but I would pick my children over my husband, who is their actual bio father. I'm... pregnant 17 year old 1649 pick. Not me. My comittment is to my wife FIRST and foremost! pronouncement. That's correct. Depending on which court you... pregnant 17 year old 1650 Chris You don't have to share it but to totally deny it makes no sense. You have an obligation to try and understand your wife. There are... pregnant 17 year old 1651 Chris As it should be. And her commitment to you should be above the children. The order that should follow is: 1. God or some moral belief. For... pregnant 17 year old 1652 That depends. Ideally, the parents of the child put everyone in the family's wellbeing at a premium, and recognise that for parents to care well for kids, they themselves must be well taken... pregnant 17 year old 1653 Chris Fair enough. Well, I hope she's okay with that. If it was me, I wouldn't be, but then if I were in a position where... pregnant 17 year old 1654 Interesting. Clearly you believe in nuclear families, rather than extended ones that are part of a greater web of relatives and friends - something we call a community. My marriage... pregnant 17 year old 1655 agent99 I agree with the above. It all depends on the age of the children and the parents. You will have to... pregnant 17 year old 1656 Absolutely. Right. In my opinion, this means considering the family as a whole, not placing the needs of parents or children above the needs of the whole family - basically, not contributing to spoiling... pregnant 17 year old 1657 You're wrong - if he were putting only my needs first, he might suggest we hire a babysitter and go out to eat... pregnant 17 year old 1658 agent99 I never used the word "only". Parents should take the children into consideration in what they do, but not at the priority over one spouse. I... pregnant 17 year old 1659 agent99 Ahh, but you're approaching this from a family-centered perspective. When you approach it from a self centered perspective... pregnant 17 year old 1660 Chris Of course it is. But that doesn't have a thing to do with your responsibilities. Your job is a lot easier if he does his job, but if... pregnant 17 year old 1661 plate Clue me in on what MY job is here. The parenting that's gone on long before I even knew this child existed hasn't... pregnant 17 year old 1662 Chris To parent your daughter. To support your wife. To find a way for people (besides just yourself) to come out of this... pregnant 17 year old 1663 Ericka Kammerer Hm. I'm going to swim against the tide here. Up front, my opinions are somewhat skewed by what we went through for many years with my sister... pregnant 17 year old 1664 Michelle I don't think that she necessarily needs to be kept in the home. In fact, since the home is clearly dysfunctional, I doubt it... pregnant 17 year old 1665 Ericka Kammerer Yes, but getting her involved in the programs that are specifically designed to help girls in her situation (or... pregnant 17 year old 1666 Michelle J. Haines I agree with you, to an extent. It appears that Chris has done at least some of that, with little success. My question is... pregnant 17 year old 1667 Good Lord, man! Would you say that if she were 15 and pregnant? 13 and... pregnant 17 year old 1668 Does a 17 year old? (Answer: Not unless he-she has been legally emancipated.) But of course, that's the point, isn't it? Being pregnant doesn't make you a grown-up. Well, I gotta admit, I... pregnant 17 year old 1669 a a Being 18 does. adult 9 I had a kitten, and one day it started getting a little big in the belly... pregnant 17 year old 1670 Ericka Kammerer Another possibility is she darned well knows that if she stone-walls long enough, her mother will give in and... pregnant 17 year old 1671 Michelle J. Haines Sure (although I would equate that with "lazy" personally). She desperately needs boundaries and expectations. NO, that's not what I'm saying at all... pregnant 17 year old 1672 My guess is the completion of your above statement is more like "support your wife in whatever she desires". Also, I HAVE parented my STEPdaughter to the maximum allowed... pregnant 17 year old 1673 Chris No, but I do believe that you should have some respect for your wife's relationship with her daughter. I don't buy it. As... pregnant 17 year old 1674 I DO! That's why I don't interfere. But I must say that I resent her daughter's lack of respect for her mother. parenting law My wife does not have nearly as many constraints... pregnant 17 year old 1675 I said it in another post, but I'll say it again here. Your wife is... pregnant 17 year old 1676 Chris BS. I know for a fact that there are residential treatment centers that will accept children even if the children aren't interested... pregnant 17 year old 1677 Chris Actually, you said you could not afford (financially) to support "another family" and you have also complained about the... pregnant 17 year old 1678 Chris Are you kidding me? I think it's abundantly clear that while you may talk to your wife, you aren't anywhere... pregnant 17 year old 1679 Chris So, which are you claiming? That you can communicate with your wife or that you... pregnant 17 year old 1680 Chris But you're doing plenty of communicating. You don't necessarily have to talk for your wife to get the message. Ah, yes, the clbuttic story of the ineffective person: "Well, it wouldn't... pregnant 17 year old 1681 Chris Yes, because communication is more than issuing orders and whining when they're not followed. You can put in any qualifiers you like. You and your... pregnant 17 year old 1682 Chris Oh, puhleeze. You can't really* be that dense, can you? You don't get the idea of ineffective communication? There we go... pregnant 17 year old 1683 Ok, so I'm dense. "Seriously flawed" communication amounts to NO communication. In other words, if one communicates something to another, but it is not... pregnant 17 year old 1684 Chris It's a two way street. Clearly, not only are others (including your wife) not experiencing a conversion to... pregnant 17 year old 1685 but communicate instead of make may flawed) Agreed, and it would be nice if my wife did that. ineffective your wife's Not when her daughter is... pregnant 17 year old 1686 Chris And it would be nice if you did as well, because it will take both of you... pregnant 17 year old 1687 what's so Complex question. My atbreastude is NOT a threat to my marriage. She would love nothing more than for her mother to leave me, and she is doing everything she can... pregnant 17 year old 1688 I wonder what the wife is like. Chris has shown his true colors here, quite clearly. Maybe the wife has no grasp... I almost made it to Pope! was pregnant 17 year old PostedAndMailed: yes I ALMOST MADE IT TO POPE! (Just kidding.) See below. Alath "Chris and agsf are misrepresenting Christianity here. I am a conservative Christian myself, and our church does teach that the husband-father... pregnant 17 year old 1690 Thank you. That was well put. I apologize in that I may well have been the one to characterize conservative Christians as being more likely to subscribe to a "patriarchal" family... pregnant 17 year old 1691 Women got the franchise in the US in 1920; quite a number of states had already extended the franchise to women well... pregnant 17 year old 1692 Circe Women need not vote back in those days because they were protected and provided for by the laws created by men. I even quoted this from the person who started this movement. You... pregnant 17 year old 1693 And thus the burning question: Why did you think it was a good idea to marry a woman whose parenting skills were clearly lacking, whose child... pregnant 17 year old 1694 Fascinating. You thought your wife's PARENTS' relationship would tell you more about her than HER relationships? For someone who is supposedly the child of two marriage... pregnant 17 year old 1695 Chris Apparently, you do, seeing as it's not working all that well! What makes you... pregnant 17 year old 1696 Not all problems can be fixed. You chose to marry a weak woman who didn't do a good job of parenting her child. Your wife isn't going to change. She is who... pregnant 17 year old 1697 I read your entire post and see a lot of truth in it. Thank you. Now I... pregnant 17 year old 1698 will might not because at married, Not my request or stipulation, and she is the one... pregnant 17 year old 1699 Well then perhaps your marriage was based on fraud, and you could have it annuled. Or she has buttessed both issues -- the rocky marriage to a functioning adult, and... pregnant 17 year old 1700 will weak, life perhaps strong Been too long, legally. Thank you for the advice, but in spite... pregnant 17 year old 1701 I see your point. However, in some cultures, you WOULD be expected to put your relationship with your mother before that with your wife for this very reason... pregnant 17 year old 1702 Indeed. In cultures that place primacy on the parent-child relationship, an adult male child is duty bound to put his parents before either his spouse or his children. (I believe an adult... pregnant 17 year old 1703 As we've already established, that's Barbara! The only reason I brought up the point was that the OP... pregnant 17 year old 1704 but the relationship she had with her ex has been replaced with the one she has with her current husband - and presumably replaced with a... pregnant 17 year old 1705 If you hope to get people to agree that throwing your wife's daughter out of the house without... pregnant 17 year old 1706 Clearly, you are unfamiliar with the fact that: 1. Teens (even non-pregnant ones) tend... pregnant 17 year old 1707 Hoping that depression will improve on its own under conditions like these is a little... pregnant 17 year old 1708 help. Okay, here is where I am going to interject. People who are depressed sometimes do not even have the energy or will to... pregnant 17 year old 1709 don't are of understanding No thank you. Remember, I am the STEPfather, and as such I... pregnant 17 year old 1710 Again, it's obvious that you don't have children. Parenting does not stop at 18. As long as she is alive, her mother is going to be... pregnant 17 year old 1711 her can producing hope them. No they are not! The "package" consists of my wife and me. Her daughter was hundreds of miles away when we made our legal commitment to each other. She has... pregnant 17 year old 1712 Say it 500 more times, and it still won't be true. Marry a woman with children, and you get a package... pregnant 17 year old 1713 Now you're just being absurd. Your buddies are no where near the same category as a man or woman's children. If you honestly believe that to... pregnant 17 year old 1714 Yes they are a package deal. You knew of her daughter's existence before you married, yes? When my dh and... pregnant 17 year old 1715 Really? When did she turn 18? Anyway, depressed people rarely recognize that they ARE depressed and rarely seek help on their own. I... pregnant 17 year old 1716 can producing I have more legal rights over my neighbor's dog than I do her. A stepchild need not be 18 for the stepparent to not have a legal say over them... pregnant 17 year old 1717 Well, after long consideration of the deeply thoughtful and meaningful statements of the brilliant agsf, I have decided to give up my career... pregnant 17 year old 1718 marriage is husband You must be posting from Zimbabwe. Afterall, there is an abundance of "tiny, helpless" babies there for you to be taking care of. exists; My family consists of me and... pregnant 17 year old 1719 Chris Your wife is an adult and can take care of herself, and your marriage is an agreement the two of you entered into... pregnant 17 year old 1720 Family-relatives are pretty much interchangable for me. I did not marry my mother-in-law, but when she needed help, because I love my... pregnant 17 year old 1721 Chris Your wife. My relatives are always a part of my family. We believe strongly in the bonds... pregnant 17 year old 1722 Chris I don't know. I imagine it depends on who you marry! That position wouldn't last 6 months if... pregnant 17 year old 1723 That's right. Your wife, not her daughter. You and your wife both bear responsibility. Mostly I'd say for making the wrong choice to get married. "He... pregnant 17 year old 1724 From Wikipedia: "Covenant, in its most general sense, is a word for a solemn contract or similar undertaking." A parent enters into a very solemn contract to support and raise any child... pregnant 17 year old 1725 The other party in the "contract" in this case isn't the CHILD; it's the state. By birthing the child and not ceding his-her parental rights to another party through adoption has made... pregnant 17 year old 1726 Ah, Chris has spoken and it's official: all of those highly educated folks who call themselves LAWyers and practice CONSbreastUTIONAL LAW have been mistaken for 200+ years, and have not been practicing... pregnant 17 year old 1727 But a law DOES exist that states I don't have to give you my house without... pregnant 17 year old 1728 Right. And you picked her. At least, I buttume you did, unless you're going to tell us now that... pregnant 17 year old 1729 No, I picked her and with her I will live. the but No, no, no. Equal responsibility to... pregnant 17 year old 1730 It doesn't sound like you really believe that. You keep talking about how having HER daughter in "my house" (not "our house") is causing disruption... pregnant 17 year old 1731 the pursuit of happiness because it's POSSIBLE for an immoral person through an illegal (or even legal) act to deprive a person of those rights. In which case, there is no such thing as... pregnant 17 year old 1732 Ok, back up a minute here. Your step-daughter consented to love with this man, right? (FWIW, the legal age of consent is 16 here in NZ, so where I live it would... pregnant 17 year old 1733 She's inevitably going to be burdened by her actions regardless of what you do, and she'll find that out once the... pregnant 17 year old 1734 actions you I HAVE to give ultimatums. THAT is my responsibility. Without setting rules (ultimatums), she would literally have my home in shambles. Sorry if it might offend you, but I insist on protecting... pregnant 17 year old 1735 You're not showing any accountability at all. You married a woman with a teenage daughter, which... pregnant 17 year old 1736 Chris There are independent living programs for teenagers, and even more for teenage mothers. You can access these either through religious groups or through private agencies. She will... pregnant 17 year old 1737 not first out. together. He one. has not is troubles, Doesn't make sense to me, but... pregnant 17 year old 1738 Just your imagination. :) Seriously, age of consent in most states is 16y.o., and even those with an 18y.o. age of consent won't prosecute for minors over 16 unless there is a significant age... preterm contractions and bleeding at 30 weeks there is quite a difference between a period of regular and painful contractions that don't change the cervix and ones that do, which might not... The F Crime is a DENTAL crime: Dr. Bbuttin's silence PostedAndMailed: yes ATTENTION: Scott Marshall, Staff Writer, North County Times, (San Diego THE F CRIME...CDC and state attorney generals are dragging... Homebirth and the medical beast also: Two crying medical emergencies PostedAndMailed: yes HOMEBIRTH AND THE MEDICAL BEAST See Kessler v. New York State Department of Health and Dr. Mark Chbuttin (April 12, 1996; 94-CV-0346), briefly discussed below. ALSO: TWO... Interesting vaccination anecdotes... PostedAndMailed: yes INTERESTING VACCINATION ANECDOTES... John gave a URL to support his subject line: "Unvaccinated children healthier"... Jeff P.Utz, MD replied: Todd Gastaldo... Interesting vaccination anecdotes... 1743 john (referring to the reduction in measles rest rates prior to vaccine introduction) Well, that would depend. If a previously steady reduction in the rest rate then plateaued... Interesting vaccination anecdotes... PostedAndMailed: yes Pseudonymous usenet pediatrician PF Riley, MD LOL! Pseudonymous usenet pediatrician PF Riley, MD - like most MDs - supports obvious MD crime... I noted that MDs are not obtaining true informed consent before vaccinating and that... Dr. Morley's child abuse experiment Why immediate cord clamping is child abuse PostedAndMailed: yes SINCERE HOPES below... DR. MORLEY'S CHILD ABUSE EXPERIMENT: (WHY IMMEDIATE CORD CLAMPING IS CHILD ABUSE) Dr. Morley's baby asphyxiation experiment has been taken off the web. It is reproduced below. A PEDIATRICIAN... AAP not opposed to baby asphyxiation PostedAndMailed: yes AAP NOT OPPOSED TO BABY ASPHYXIATION? Pseudonymous usenet pediatrician PF Riley, MD says I was "caught trying to claim the AAP is opposed to immediate cord clamping." I certainly... Interesting vaccination anecdotes... 1747 An accurate measurement of the amount of dust falling on the Earth (and, by extrapolation, on the Moon), that's what. The 10,000-year-old figure was calculated on the... In maternity clothes faster the second time around Keep in mind that if you start out at your ideal weight, the gain is much... Car seat for over 40 pounds 1749 Okay, gotcha. I thought she was older. Yes, a booster is not safe until 3. We were very lucky in that when our first daughter was about 6 months old... Car seat for over 40 pounds 1750 She had part of her 1 year well baby visit today, and she weighed 21lbs 12oz, I think, so not too small. I say part of... Upset tummies, was Car seat for over 40 pounds Yeah, I guess so, now that I think about it. Unfortunately, Taylor started throwing up this afternoon. Poor little trouper... Upset tummies, was Car seat for over 40 pounds Hi all, butting in to offer my knowledge on the carseat issue. :-) First of all, what the LAW says and what is actually safe for a child are two different things. The law is the... Car seat for over 40 pounds 1753 Anne Rogers This is a UK vs US issue - US decided it is more important that kids stay... common pesticide may be infertility culprit in women: Yale Medicine Common Pesticide May be Infertility Culprit in Women by John C. Martin A common pesticide used on crops may lead... TTC Update I haven't posted much, but here I am still TTC after being off the bcp since March. I had my... TTC Update since doctor before was worrying will Run, not walk to a different OB or a midwife. Seriously... Antidepressant drugs found to cause birth complications Antidepressant drugs found to cause birth complications A new warning is being issued about pregnant women taking antidepressant drugs. It... Body Burden The Pollution in Newborns A benchmark investigation of industrial chemicals, pollutants and pesticides in umbilical cord blood Environmental Working... We Become What We Eat Re Preventing Cancer: Does Diet Matter Diet does matter. It is a myth to believe that what we put in our mouths does not affect us. Every cell in the body... Questions to make you think I'm thinking ahead to my 40th birthday "wild women's weekend" gathering in March, and thinking about a "get to know you" conversation starter type of thing. I'm thinking of a basket in... Gestational Diabetes management questions My wife has just been diagnosed with GD, in an otherwise fit, healthy pregnancy. I'll be bringing many of these questions to her GD... Gestational Diabetes management questions 1762 To be honest, considering that the evidence that treatment actually improves outcomes is downright weak (and evidence that screening improves outcomes can be explained by... Gestational Diabetes management questions 1763 Hi Ericka, I'm happy I read this thread, since I know I will be under more pressure to get screend for GD this time. The last time I refused, and my midwife was OK... Gestational Diabetes management questions 1764 Zaz Hmmm...you're already pregnant, or I would suggest that you get tested before getting pregnant so that... Gestational Diabetes management questions 1765 hello MVL and Mrs MVL congrats on the pg there are some greater experts than me, but here are some thoughts of mine - if the finger needle test is really... I don't feel pregnant yet worrying 1766 Perhaps try again to schedule a dating u-s. Don't use the phrase "peace of mind." Tell them that you are... I don't feel pregnant yet worrying 1767 Do you see the same doctor at every visit? If not, you could always try "retelling" your story to the doctor that you do... giving a new born baby water 1768 maatt Do NOT give water to attempt to keep food intake down. This can seriously mess up her electrolyte balance... giving a new born baby water 1769 Thank you ladies for your input. I really value the information that is provided here. Thank f&k I did enquire about giving new born babies water, I just knew it was inappropiate. My wife... giving a new born baby water 1770 That's right, tie her down and latch that baby on for her. I think what agsf means to say is that perhaps, if you had argued more, her choice would have been... giving a new born baby water 1771 for once I actually partially agree with agsf, the baby is the child of both parents, I don't think anyone would hesitate if dad actively prevented mum from doing something... engaged already and placenta question 33 weeks today! I had my 3hr GTT and it came back fine, although having the test itself was horrible. Drinking the stuff... i feel like a turtle I had hard times getting out of bed this morning. At 31 weeks, my hips and low back don't feel... And the saga with Mother continues Oh well.. I should have known. I always knew, in fact, but it doesn't change the sore feelings. You see, DH and I have decided to build a brand new house in a brand new... how much sleep is too much I never thought I would hear myself say this, but I'm starting to think that Ada is sleeping too much, I would describe her as sleeping like newborn... how much sleep is too much Here is my guess -- growth spurt. Growth spurts come in two phases -- the eat, eat, eat, tank up phase, and the sleep, sleep, sleep growth phase. Babies do most of their growth while... Back Hi all Well I am finally back after moving house ect ect. I am now 6 months pregnant which seems a miracle after the... Too much fluid not me 1778 Ruth Shear Hmmm...here's what I could find quickly that she could bring up with her... Too much fluid not me 1779 Hi, I haven't read the whole thread (disappeared from Outlook Express), and I may be repeating something someone else said, but here it is. I did "almost" have too much... succenturiate placenta accessory lobe I mentioned this in an earlier post but got no answers (maybe b-c no one has... succenturiate placenta accessory lobe 1781 V. Succenturiate lobe of the placenta is when a vessel goes away from the placenta to form a separate lobe. All the joins the lobe is a... succenturiate placenta accessory lobe 1782 Vesa Previa simply means that exposed blood vessels go over the opening of the cervix. Those exposed blood vessels can... How True Hi The following was taken from Emma's Diary which is sent to me weekly, it pretty good and... How True Oh KD you really did have me laughing out loud. Its so true though, I really hate the oh your not showing much for... Lauren's Birth Story so very long She's a month old already but I've finally finished her birth story. Seems very long and also feels like I'm missing so many vital points... Lauren's Birth Story so very long congratulations Raebo, seems like the birth was hard, but actually seemed to go well in the end, patience, monitoring well timed interventions, etc. but I really cannot believe after the birth, I mean cutting... Advice needed....long Hi all I am in need of some advice desperetly. I live in a not so nice area if you dont keep yourself to yourself if you know what I mean, It... Flu shot 1788 Anne Rogers I don't get flu shots, nor do my children (nor does DH), mainly because we're not 'first movers' on any new medical thing. If the three strains didn't* change... Flu shot 1789 Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't each year's flu shot contain dead versions of the predicted viruses? Or is it... Flu shot 1790 Well each year the bug mutates and they have to make a new strain of the vaccination each year. The previous year's bug helps them in determining what will be around next. It is my... Flu shot 1791 Oh wow. Small world. I am so glad you shared your story. Biliary atresia is what Allison had. And your sister's story mimics Allisons very much. When Allison... Flu shot 1792 KR I have the same dilemma. I wanted to get the thimerosol-free flu shot, but apparently that's not an option this year. I called... Shipped versus Fresh Semen in IUI Hello, I recently shipped some of my semen from NJ to FL, for use by my wife through a fertility specialist. The semen was mailed in a kit... Shipped versus Fresh Semen in IUI 1794 Of course a count done on a sample that has been chilled, shipped and frozen won't reflect your "natural" count. However, it could be useful in determining if there are enough motile sperm in the... Shipped versus Fresh Semen in IUI 1795 It seems obvious that the count for this sample would be a lot different than a fresh count. If they counted dead and live swimmers, which... Reason to be ticked, or am I just touchy 1796 Betsy, I don't want to make a federal case out of it either, really. I was just looking for clarification. That's why I wrote... Reason to be ticked, or am I just touchy 1797 Erin, This is my take on it... Good news that is openly shared is buttumed to be... Reason to be ticked, or am I just touchy 1798 Jamie C. That's something I hadn't thought of before. In this particular case the couple who congratulated me in front of everyone is happily childless by... sams club for diapers worth it 1799 I'm a mom of three, and have been a member of first Price Club and then Costco... sams club for diapers worth it 1800 We belong to Costco, which is basically the same thing. For us, it's definitely worth it... Shiny Piccys The good news is that at almost 7 months, Miss Shiny's still cute and is learning to sit for longer and longer periods before she lunges over... Shiny Piccys 1802 Well, in 2 days she jumped 3 1-2 ounces. Would only take 1 1-2 ounces of formula in 40 minutes, then nursed ravenously at the... Shiny Piccys 1803 No, and 22 calorie formula is hardly "high calorie" at this point. I'm doing a combination of feeding her at the breast... Shiny Piccys 1804 Yeah, her weight-to-height is dead on 50% I think... but she actually lost a half an ounce... Hbuttled buying Sudafed I am just curious... Do the states-provinces-countries that any of you live in have strict laws when it... Hbuttled buying Sudafed There's a limit on the amount of alcohol you can buy? Really? I've never encountered that before (though I don't tend to buy huge quanbreasties of alcohol, so perhaps I just never noticed... Mom delivers 16th baby, wants more Mom delivers 16th child, thinking of more LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (AP) -- Michelle Duggar just delivered her 16th child, and she's already thinking about doing it... Mom delivers 16th baby, how many are gay I make no accusations on anyone in this particular family, as I don't know them, have never met them, etc... etc.. etc... However, it's been my experience that... Mom delivers 16th baby, how many are circumcised Well, working clbutt parents are fine, but those who use (((science))) to get the product they want, (((knowing))) it will more than likely create multiples and thereby putting ALL babies involved... Mom delivers 16th baby, wants more 1810 So are you gonna answer the questions or just continue to obfuscate? Why does it matter if they are... Crazy fundy delivers 16th baby, wants more 1811 Kris Baker It gets even worse than that. Duggars welcome 14 th child into family BY LAURA KELLAMS Arkansas... Crazy fundy delivers 16th baby, wants more 1812 Duggar, father again, sees Senate race ahead BY LAURA KELLAMS ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE October 15, 2005 As his family continues to expand in number and popularity, Jim Bob Duggar is... Mom delivers 16th baby, wants more 1813 and pulled out (in article Uh, you don't know much about the Duggar Famblee, do you, sport? A.T's long-lost St. K., who lives one town over from Maw and Paw Duggar and their... Mom delivers 16th baby, wants more 1814 Elfanie I cannot believe that being one child raised in house with 17 siblings, being isolated from your peers and friends and taking on a lion's share of chores... Mom delivers 16th baby, wants more 1815 Elfanie Dear Steph, The thing that peees me off the most is when these Soccer Moms put their WHOLE families business in their signature lines... You know the ones? For Example: Teresa... iced tea and toddlers 1816 oregonchick Absolutely. If you've got completely unreasonable in-laws, then there may not be any way to make the whole situation happy. On the other hand, I hear a lot of grandmas talking, and... iced tea and toddlers 1817 Melissa Rizer Is it the sugar you're worried about with the tea? Or is it something else? You have a right to declare no... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1818 Your grandmother (and my great grandmother) came from families where everyone worked for survival. Large families worked on farms together. Still the kids back then... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1819 shows and the subject of a couple of documentaries. Their children do not socialize except with ONE other family of home schoolers. The... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1820 Phoenix Wow, I wasn't aware that you knew my grandmother. Actually, my grandmother was not raised on a farm. My... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1821 The Duggars have been in more than 2 documentaries. They are quite proud of their lives. Their children... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1822 Their choice, its none of your business. Humans have always been very adaptable. Nothing unusual about that in the... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1823 Phoenix I wasn't saying that all religions are neutral or anything like that. I was simply saying... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1824 Yes but is salvation attainable without joining? I know some people who belong to UU. They are atheists or agnostics and seem to just need a place to hang out. The one attractive aspect... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1825 Yep, plenty of relegions aint about 'joining', just grovelling to some damned god or other in private. And there are plenty of others who arent atheits or agnostics too. They basically just prefer a less... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1826 Didnt use the word primary cause once. It was basically about quite different societys getting rather peeed off with they regarded as other than themselves considering they had... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1827 spewed forth : I'm not getting from the original story that the family in question restricts their kids' social opportunities. If you've got (reputable) documentation please provide it. Why does it matter? I grew up in... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1828 says... They are home schooled. In the documentary I saw about them, they do not socialize with other children except for one other family of eight... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1829 Their choice. Their choice. You dont know that. Our grandmothers are completely irrelevant. Plenty did live like that in the past. I did see one about a fundy jew... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1830 Plenty urban families say 2-3 of their children die. The vast majority did. No? Tell... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1831 Irrelevant to those claims you made. You dont know anything about the Duggar kids or what access they have to... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1832 Lefty Why? Both sides are totally guilty of it. I know because I've spent a lot of time... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1833 It is not racist OR elitist to state FACT. The fact is children raised in the ghetto by single parents end up in prison or in trouble with... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1834 When Christian parents start producing gang members and drug dealers I'll concede to you. The Christians aren't the only ones who voted... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1835 Christians are doing more to hurt you than drug dealers or gang members. In fact they are indirectly causing... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1836 Unbelievable. Next time I'm driving by a church I'll be sure to watch out for the drive by.You... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1837 Like you've ever experienced a drive by - though you've seen one on a TV show. You do realize that the Red Cross and Salvation Army Small part? Huge part - and... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1838 I never said I did. I do know that the 'hood is far more dangerous than a nice Christian neighborhood, however. Huh... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1839 Phoenix The only reason issues like the voting problems in Ohio made a difference is that election was really pretty close. It was a factor, but only one factor... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1840 So the Dems should force themselves to become Repubs? No, that's not what I saw at all. Clinton won by embracing the... Fundy redneck delivers 16th baby, wants more 1841 Nope, just have viable candidates like Slick and JFK. And recognise that the next one is more important than usual with the shrub not being... Dangerous Chemicals In Baby Products Says New Report One group says parents need the information to protect their kids from toxic chemicals in common baby products. Raleigh, NC -- Toxic chemicals can be found in common baby products, according to a new report... Babies and N. Mexico buttt Atty Genl Kathyleen Kunkel BABIES AND N. MEXICO buttT ATTY GEN'L KATHYLEEN KUNKEL See the postscript. OPEN LETTER (archived for global access; see below) Leslie... Woman cuts pregnant neighbor, tries to steal baby Woman Charged in Pregnant Neighbor Attack By RAMESH SANTANAM, buttociated Press Writer A woman clubbed her pregnant... Woman cuts pregnant neighbor, tries to steal baby That's really sad. I have always found a pregnant woman to be somebody special and I always wanted to be... Funny FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE LESSONS - BEFORE YOU DECIDE TO HAVE CHILDREN!!! LESSON 1. Go to the supermarket. Arrange to have... Borreliosa I did a search for the term "borreliosa" and got a bunch of non-English sites... breast pumps 1848 KD The best pump for you will depend on exactly what you intend to do. The first thing I'd say is that while nearly every first time pregnant mom says... breast pumps 1849 Thanks for the replies folks! Nikki, you're making me feel VERY grateful to be a Canadian. While many in the US have to... breast pumps 1850 KD Hey KD, I'm in Canada too and currently enjoying my maternity leave. As a relatively new mom, I just wanted to second what Erika said. The thing about the pumping is that... Doctors blast rabbis performing fellatio on babies City Risking Babies' Lives With Brit Policy: Health Experts Renowned authorities, one at Bloomberg-named medical school, blast mayor‚s administration over controversial circumcision practice. Debra Nussbaum Cohen - Staff Writer A renowned expert on loveually... Is a breast pump same as feeding Can anyone tell us if using a breast pump stimulates the same as direct feeding? We have an 9 day old fantastic placid... Is a breast pump same as feeding.... 1853 Mal Sensitive nipples or not, the initial 2-3 weeks of breastfeeding are very sore for most mothers. For both of my boys, I had sore nipples... Is a breast pump same as feeding.... 1854 Mal Not really. Babies are much more efficient. Wome who choose or need to pump exclusively find they cannot keep up... Is a breast pump same as feeding.... 1855 Personally when I had a problem with a split nipple and a poor producing other breast I found nipple shields the best... choosing disposable diapers which brand 1856 Different brands of diapers fit different kids differently. Skinny kids do well in one type, and rolly polly kids to better in another type. Some mom's... choosing disposable diapers which brand 1857 oregonchick We prefer Pampers Swaddlers (now Cruisers) or Huggies Supreme. Nice and stretchy, not heavily perfumed. For a NB the Swaddlers over the Huggies, they seemed much softer. I... Television program on Duggar family 16 children to be rebroadcast Tonbreastown : Television documentary to feature all 17 Duggars BY MICHELLE PARKS Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Posted on Friday, July 16, 2004 TONbreastOWN - The makers of a documentary on Michelle... weired dreams I had ALL sorts of bizarre dreams while pregnant. I dreamt that I delivered kittens and breast fed them. I dreamt that I delivered a... There is nothing loveier than a pregnant woman 1860 Oh, I know about being free from the curse of the law, so why is it we have people judged by government? Where is the real thing to tell everyone... There is nothing loveier than a pregnant woman 1861 Be Fruitful and Multiply Unless her only choice was to mate with a black. Then I think God would understand if she remained barren. One of the most disgusting things that I've ever... There is nothing loveier than a pregnant woman 1862 From the Bible to the popular song, There's one theme that we find right along; Of all ideals they hail as good, The most sublime is motherhood. There was a man though, who... shave or not Exactly. If you don't normally wear make-up, I wouldn't recommend that you put on a "face" for... wife pregnant, 9mo old with virus RobR Yeah, lots of people seem to have gotten that same education ;-) I'm not suggesting you shouldn't do anything about a 104 degree fever... six months Hi We are due on the 30th January, I have got a moses basket which I brought new and a few bits of bedding. The sheets I have brought new but most of... The insanity of circ freaks 1866 Then there was this study: ============================== buttociation between the intact foreskin and inferior standards of : a cross-sectional study. O'Farrell N, Quigley M, Fox P. Pasteur Suite, Ealing Hospital, Uxbridge Rd, London UB1 3HW... The insanity of circ freaks 1867 Judith, my wife would agree with you about the desirability of having a circumcised partner and from the male perspective let me say that it's... not CIO but CryInArms 1868 I know that for my daughter, there were times when she'd cry, and cry, and cry if being held-rocked, but... not CIO but CryInArms 1869 sigh* It's so frustrating isn't it. ds has a hard time with naps as he fights sleep all the way and mostly only sleeps... not CIO but CryInArms 1870 Jo I wouldn't worry about a few minutes of crying. My kids definitely had a different "blowing off steam" cry than a hungry cry... not CIO but CryInArms 1871 I couldn't even do "cry in arms"...I don't have enough patience. I mean, if baby is hungry or tired or wet, I get that, and I can fix it. But if baby... delurking and a question Hi All, I've been lurking here for a while, and thought I'd introduce myself (finally !). I'm 29 weeks pregnant with... delurking and a question Hi there! I'm about 32 wks now, and have been experiencing night sweats pretty regularly now. I am the one... Cord Blood Banking 1874 We personally banked with our Dd - we felt it was the right thing to do for our family given our... Cord Blood Banking 1875 ECM If your family doesn't have any of the risk factors in your family's medical history... It's BABY ASPHYXIATION was Cord Blood Banking PostedAndMailed: yes IT'S BABY ASPHYXIATION Ericka Kammerer Ericka's verbiage - "Deprives your baby of some nice, oxygenated blood at what can be a critical time for some babies" - is... Small soft spot on baby Obscurity, linux Crystal Dreamer writes: You know, I think that even if you don't see the genetic counsellor again, it would be a good idea to... 38 weeks and SO ready Sometime within the next four weeks would be my guess. (And that would be my guess even if... No more problems 1879 Judith, you are so right. My wife and I are pregnant with our first baby. We've decided to have... No more problems 1880 On 17 Oct 2005 19:51:59 -0700, jerry You're absof**inlutely right, jerry. You can hack lumps off... No more problems 1881 Semolina Pilchard This information touched a nerve I see? Read this a weep: “It’s essentially an anatomic vaccine for life.” =============== AIDS RESEARCH Male Circumcision Thwarts HIV... No more problems 1882 Briar Rabbit Crap. Yesterday it was "six to eight times less likely". What happened....? Yada, yada. OK. Let's buttume for a few... No more problems 1883 fungus Yes indeed sadly the foreskin has been identified as a public health risk: ========================== Halting the spread of AIDS The New... No more problems 1884 On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:43:10 +0200, Briar Rabbit Ah! A truly fine debater of the well-known hit and... No more problems 1885 fungus Read the study and get the context: Impact of male circumcision on the female-to-male transmission of HIV. Auvert B, Puren A, Taljaard D, Lagarde E, Sitta R, Tambekou J... Don't be a loner, circumcise that boner! No more problems With one major difference: Men are led by their noses. We are the horniest creatures on the planet. As long as we have a warm hole to nestle inside of, we will generally tolerate anything... Don't be a loner, circumcise that boner! No more problems Millions of flies eat poo, so what? Note that the rest of the world isn't folowing suit and their privatess aren't* falling off or... No more problems 1888 I really don't understand why Judith's post has caused such a fuss. She just raised two facts about foreskins that... No more problems 1889 Maze Maze, so nice to see that your debating skills have vastly improved!eheheh Not to humor your insane lies for too long, but I'm as gay as you are sane... No more problems 1890 Maze, those alias dots really fooled us! LOL! Projecting again?eh What happened? Did the... No more problems 1891 Mike M Yes, your maniacal ilk has been studied in great detail by the medical profession! As taken from the website of Professor Brian Morris, who... Ghost infant foreskins cause 'acute nervous tension' PostedAndMailed: yes GHOST INFANT FORESKINS CAUSE "ACUTE NERVOUS TENSION"? Briar Rabbit wrote to someone: Briar Rabbit apparently believes the adult foreskin, while still attached... Be wise, circumcise!! No more problems Back from his extended weekend pbutt from the insane asylum, fungus (aptly named!ehe) fingerpainted the following (ehe): fungus... Be wise, circumcise!! No more problems Of course, Darwin was right. (Try to teach that to the Christian Fundamentalists in the US... A 'medical indication' for infant circumcision PostedAndMailed: yes Darren is still promoting mbutt infant privates ripping and slicing... A "MEDICAL INDICATION" FOR INFANT CIRCUMCISION See below. NOTE: There are NO medical indications for infant circumcision. Darren The most... Sordid MD behavior toward babies: Worse than 'tasteless' criminal PostedAndMailed: yes SORDID MD BEHAVIOR TOWARD BABIES: WORSE THAN "TASTELESS" - CRIMINAL See below. I A. Lizard replied: Babies are suffering en mbutte at the hands of trusted cultural authorities called MDs... Sordid MD behavior toward babies: Worse than 'tasteless' criminal Nice to see you, SuperJew ... -- Diane aka JeWitch T -- On 10-14-2005 Vicki "You need to have a toilet seat around your neck as your royal medallion. With a... Does Darrint68 promote God's circumcision PostedAndMailed: yes DOES DARRINT68 PROMOTE GOD'S CIRCUMCISION? I would say no. See below. Darrint68 "Circumcision occurs once." Todd D. Gastaldo, DC remarks... Infants scream for BMWs PostedAndMailed: yes INFANTS SCREAM FOR BMWs? See below. wrote on 10-24-05 6:23 AM: Good point. American MDs "earn" an estimated $400 million per year - it's not a lot - relatively speaking - but things are tight - every... This 'Walter Mitty type' just wants MDs to stop hurting babies... PostedAndMailed: yes THIS "WALTER MITTY TYPE" JUST WANTS MDs TO STOP HURTING BABIES... See below. Briar Rabbit asked So you are really a charlatan then? ... Todd... I am the doctor who... PostedAndMailed: yes I AM THE DOCTOR WHO... See below. Briar Rabbit, I am the doctor (a DC) who used his knowledge of neurology to expose other doctors (MDs) fraudulently claiming that - for "lack... MD charlatans should be pardoned in advance PostedAndMailed: yes MD CHARLATANS SHOULD BE PARDONED IN ADVANCE Pardons in advance will help stop the obvious MD felonies more quickly... Briar... Obstetricians to warn women PostedAndMailed: yes OBSTETRICIANS TO WARN WOMEN? ATTENTION: Hillsboro, Oregon OBSTETRICIANS (via DE (quoted below) is not the politest person... No more problems 1904 fungus You obtained this misinformation from where!? LOL! The rate of exposure to HIV via hetero contact, is 3x higher in Europe than it is in the... No more problems 1905 fungus Are you trying to deceive? Here are the facts ... ================================== The HIV issue has been put to bed: Male Circumcision Thwarts HIV Infection www.sciencemag.org - (see article below) ===================================== The herpes issue has been put... Experience with water birth 1906 Shell I didn't give birth in the water (our hospital doesn't offer waterbirth), but I... Experience with water birth 1907 Shell I did not deliver in the water but I labored in the water and I thought it was a wonderful. It was much easier to... The F Crime Mystery PostedAndMailed: yes THE F CRIME MYSTERY Attention ALL state attorney generals... Attention MEMBERS OF CONGRESS... Please heed the eleven EPA unions (see below) and stop the... CDC promoting limb amputations IS CDC PROMOTING LIMB AMPUTATIONS? CDC's water contagioning "public health measure" may cause limb amputations ("fluoridation" may cause bone cancer)... According to THE SCIENTIST: "When boys drank water... CDC promoting limb amputations of You did see this on that web site right? 1: J Environ Pathol Toxicol Oncol. 2002;21(3):205-12. Cancer incidence rates and environmental factors: an ecological study. Steiner GG. The environmental... The F Crime: EPA vs. EPA professionals was CDC promoting limb amputations PostedAndMailed: yes THE F CRIME: EPA VS. EPA PROFESSIONALS? Why are eleven EPA unions representing 7,000 scientists and lawyers and other EPA professionals asking Congress... Two MiscarriagesPregnant Again Mogget ..and that maybe she is worried about how you would feel if you told everyone and the worst should... Halting the spread of AIDS Halting the spread of AIDS The New York Times MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2005 For years, doctors and policy makers have suspected that male circumcision is a powerful protector against AIDS... Infant privateses and exposing the shaky HIVAIDS hypothesis PostedAndMailed: yes INFANT privatesES AND EXPOSING THE SHAKY HIV-AIDS HYPOTHESIS See below. Briar Rabbit is still blindly... hormone might cause dangerous pregnancy Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Academic Health Center have found evidence of a hormone they say is responsible for... Why Oopsy Daisy For Your Kid's Room Why Oopsy Daisy? The Perfect Choice For Your Kid's Room Oopsy Daisy's stretched art is not only a collection of whimsical scenes of vibrant color; it also provides parents with a guarantee of safety... Why would the Triple test show the wrong results My wife is 20 weeks pregnant. At the second scan they noticed a calcium deposit in the wall of the heart know as ELF; they said some babies... Why would the Triple test show the wrong results 1918 Well, after my initial post worrying about the triple test, we had the amnio scan. We had the amnio test in one of the UK's leading hospitals. We had six doctors in the... Why would the Triple test show the wrong results 1919 Mark, Although your baby had lots of soft markers and other indications that pointed to a high risk of the baby having Down Syndrome, I'm glad to hear that it in fact, does not... Why would the Triple test show the wrong results 1920 I think that means that the triple test detects, on average, 70% of the babies that actually have down syndrome. That... Why would the Triple test show the wrong results Obscurity, linux mark eves writes: In other words, it's a fairly, but not very, weak marker. Let's think frequencies, it's easier than percentages. From the triple test you have a 1:150 chance of Down... Why would the Triple test show the wrong results 1922 It's a screening test. They're all like that. The only test that is definitive for diagnosing Downs is a test that... Kick and Crawl Aquarium Danger I wanted to ask if any of you have had this happen. The other day my daughter ( 6 mo old) was playing with her Kick and Crawl Aquarium. She had pulled off one... Mother throws children into SF Bay Mother accused of tossing children into San Francisco bay One body recovered, search continues Thursday, October 20, 2005 SAN... 36 wks G'day Still here. Had my third weekly NST-amniotic fluid level check. All is well. Head... Vaccination and a bizarre chiropractic silence explained perhaps... PostedAndMailed: yes VACCINATION AND A BIZARRE CHIROPRACTIC SILENCE EXPLAINED - PERHAPS... (Chiros: See the strange four year delay in Wilk... Other soft spots on babies' skulls PostedAndMailed: yes OTHER SOFT SPOTS ON BABIES' SKULLS... A woman recently mentioned that her baby's pediatrician was keeping an eye on "her soft spot"... This got me thinking - perhaps pingpong depression skull fractures... What pacifiers are good for I'm finding this amusing, since dd at first seemed to bond with a stuffed bunny she was given shortly after she was born. I didn't do anything to really encourage it... Names Mother who watered kids in SF Bay pleads innocent I know I posted this list a long time ago, years ago maybe .. but once I stumbled across a website... Circumcising Briar Rabbit PostedAndMailed: yes CIRCUMCISING BRIAR RABBIT? Naw. Like humans, rabbits don't need to be circumcised. More below. Doctor comes from the Latin for teacher. We all... Helping a 10month to sleep Hi - First of all thanks to everybody whgo responded to my earlier question. Here I am asking your advice on another issue. We need to spend about... Leaving, for a while at least Now that the babies have arrived, I find myself having no time to spare. With pain in my heart, I will be leaving the group, at least for the next year or so... preparing for post delivery constipationhemorhoids and sbreastch discomfort 1933 oregonchick I found the witch-hazel pads wonderful things. The hospital gave disposable ones to me and I... preparing for post delivery constipationhemorhoids and sbreastch discomfort Sue The only bathroom is upstairs as it is an old house and doesn't have a main floor... preparing for post delivery constipationhemorhoids and sbreastch discomfort 1935 Ah, not quite my house, but the upstairs bathroom must have been the desired thing in that time. you house? Our bathroom is in really bad shape. The only way you can get to... Raphaella's Birth Story Birth Story of Raphaella Esperanza, born at 8.20pm on the 9th of September 2005. As with Isabella & Angelica’s... Helping a 10month to sleep I always have to laugh about the putting kids down when they're drowsy bit. My two have never been the drowsy... Just wanted to share As you know, dh and I have been on different pages as to whether or not our family is complete. He's been pretty clear that he's done, two is all he wants, and... Researcher Sandra Cabot and theWarns of Cancer Risk From rBGH nonorganic Dairy Foods 1939 Poor Mark Probert. I repeat: One would think he would be embarbutted to keep making a complete fool of himself,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, KISS compliments of Jan Drew google.com Contacts... Researcher Sandra Cabot and theWarns of Cancer Risk From rBGH nonorganic Dairy Foods 1940 KISS* compliments of Jan Drew google.com Contacts: University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, MC 922 2121... reg. mild ctx at 35 wkswhat would you do Dh and I had a lovely debate last night :). I started having what I would consider to be Braxton-Hicks contractions (just... reg. mild ctx at 35 wkswhat would you do V. Would they? I was in overnight when I was 32 weeks along, with BH contrax... ooh, what a surprise Epidurals increase birth aid need Pregnant women 'should be aware of the pros and cons of epidurals' Women who have an epidural to ease the pain of childbirth are more likely... Doh! Homer Simpson, MD obstetrician PostedAndMailed: yes DOH! HOMER SIMPSON, MD (OBSTETRICIAN) Anne Rogers quoted from a BBC article... Larry McMahan replied: TO ANY NEW PREGNANT READERS... Some of the "pain of childbirth" may actually be a Homer Simpson... Maternal Serum Testing Greetings all: I went about two weeks ago for bloodwork for the above tests. My understanding of... Maternal Serum Testing 1946 KD Pretty much, except you should be more involved in the decision making process and they should be giving you more accurate information... Maternal Serum Testing 1947 Well, that does sound strange to me. You're right, the serum tests are screening tests, so they should give you a specific risk figure (1-10 or 1-2500, for example). Generally... Maternal Serum Testing 1948 An amnio will give you definitive results (although as Elizabeth points far along you are (ie if you are running out of time to make a decision around termination), they might actually do two... Maternal Serum Testing 1949 No, a genetic amnio gives a definitive diagnosis. Some of what KR said above is misleading. 1) It is true that... Maternal Serum Testing 1950 Not sure where you're located, but here in Mbuttachusetts my OB (who I later fired) looked quite puzzled when I said I didn't want... Maternal Serum Testing 1951 Jamie Clark Greetings folks! As it turned out, the 'slight risk' of Downs wasn't something for us to worry much about. When we arrived, we first had... Only rich people should have babies Only rich people should have babies. People who are not rich and have babies are evil. That... tubal ligation questions xposted Wow, it's been ages since I have posted here (still lurk religiously tho:) but it I knew it was the place to come for the answers I... tubal ligation questions xposted 1954 They are adults and capable of making a decision on their own. They know how they are feeling more than we do. I did not... tubal ligation questions xposted 1955 I don't deny that, what I'm confused about is why my response is not reasonable... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 I don't really know where to start. I'm calling for help here because everyone I talked to... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1957 Isabelle, I think when you have to strive really hard for your first child, you cherish that child in a way that is different... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1958 When I was pregnant with my second child, I felt almost exactly the way you describe. I think it's very normal, even common. In... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1959 Wow, I read your post and I felt like I could have written it myself. Before I got pregnant with... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1960 Well, I can tell you I felt just like you do with my current pregnancy. My first child was born 8 years ago... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1961 Zaz I don't know if you'll find this comforting, but I'm in the camp that says this is very normal for second pregnancies. It's just a whole different world. You're way too... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1962 Zaz This is pretty much how I felt about my first, and very much planned and wanted, pregnancy. It was like my baby-wanting horomones lasted just long enough to... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1963 I don't think there is anything wrong with that. I am on my first pregnancy and for the... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1964 Well, it can be a very normal feeling. I'm sorry that probably isn't much help, but it does seem first pregnancies... Strange feelings about pregnancy no. 2 1965 Hello Sue, You ARE helping, a lot! That part about cheating baby number 2 (number 1 in my case... Babies and A BIZARRE FEDERAL RULE PostedAndMailed: yes Babies and A BIZARRE FEDERAL RULE James Anliot, Esq., please see below. First this... PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are closing birth canals... Hearing baby's heartbeat with a stethoscope Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward Sure, but you know that's not going to happen ;-) Well, that sort of response would make me... Sleep with diff caregivers My baby(close to one year) is used to being rocked to sleep and daily my mother used to do this. I work and after work I do everything for the baby but lately... Sleep with diff caregivers I would have strongly urged you not to let only one person put your daughter to bed. I always try to have both my husband and myself put our daughters to sleep, so that... Wondering about labour pain 1970 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward My opinions only - everyone expereinces labor a little differently ;-) Everyone finds different coping strategies as well. If you prefer to try and go without pain meds the key is to... Wondering about labour pain 1971 I don't know anything about Brigham & Women's, but just because it is a large, teaching hospital doesn't NECESSARILY... Wondering about labour pain 1972 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward Yes--there have been some recent studies coming out re-emphasizing how epidurals can slow labor and increase the need for augmentation and instrumental delivery. They also increase the... Wondering about labour pain 1973 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward My personal opinion is that the need for pain relief has almost nothing to... Wondering about labour pain 1974 oh, right, could be an interesting read, yes, I'm well aware of that, as are... Wondering about labour pain 1975 I really feel that if a person makes up her mind that she's going to go natural, she can. It's so much a mind game. I used no meds for either... Wondering about labour pain 1976 I laboured with a TENS machine and mbuttage. I read a great deal about various pain... Wondering about labour pain 1977 For me, knowing that the pain would come to an end and knowing that I had no options for pain relief made it easier to accept. As I had a homebirth, I... Wondering about labour pain 1978 oregonchick Good heavens, yes! Possible complications of epidurals include: Maternal side effects: hypotension (30-35 percent of cases) urinary retention or... Wondering about labour pain 1979 good for you! As far as I can see labour pain is very different for every person, I think you would benefit from reading up on visualisation techniques. These help you go with the... suprising info from state pamphlet 1980 Here's a paste of the Executive Summary of the WHO doc: In this review nutrient adequacy of exclusive breastfeeding is most commonly evaluated in terms of growth. Other functional... Breastfeeding makes vaccinations work better PostedAndMailed: yes BREASTFEEDING MAKES VACCINATIONS WORK BETTER Readers, please forward this email to your chiropractor. BIZARRELY, breastfeeding is evaluated in the... suprising info from state pamphlet 1982 erm, it certainly is common, it's what our health visitor says, we didn't do it with our first... suprising info from state pamphlet 1983 Anne Rogers Having re-read the bookelet it says this: "Healthcare professionals in the UK recommend that once your baby has started weaning you should continue with breast... 7 month old's sleeping habits Good day all, My son is almost 7 months old (as of next wednesday) and is still waking 2 times a night to feed. I realize that more than likely this is... 7 month old's sleeping habits. 1985 Zaz I think you can tease it out. If you've got a child who's not eating all that much during the day and then taking up at night, there's a reasonable suspicion that you might... 7 month old's sleeping habits. 1986 Please everyone don't throw rocks, because DH and I applied the tough method. DD did have what we considered a sleeping problem: she would call, we would show up, she would feed then fall asleep... 7 month old's sleeping habits. 1987 Shelley Here's what worked for me to eliminate night time feedings. I feed DD at 7:00 before she goes to bed. I wake her up to feed... Marriage and stuff question Gotcha, and that does make sense. I thought she was perhaps saying that people had NOT been invited, but... She's here at last! with pics Erin Elizabeth made her entrance into the world on the 26th October weighing 7lbs 11ozs - and what an angel she is! After vomiting all day I had another check up.. I... Planning for 1st while in labor with 2nd Allie I plan to ask each neighbor on either side of us, plus one friend (but she lives out... Reduction of HIV Infection Risk RCT published Randomized, Controlled Intervention Trial of Male Circumcision for Reduction of HIV Infection Risk: The ANRS 1265 Trial ABSTRACT Background Observational studies... Probably an overdone joke but too funny Thought this was cute and wanted to share! Pregnancy Q & A! Q: Should I have... 11 month old does not want to eat much help What you're doing sounds about right to me. I started both my children on cow's milk right around 9 months or... How to turn $6 to $16000 in few days of web crawling It Will Work. If you do as I have done! Just Do It! follow the 4 steps. $6.00 to $15,000.00 in 30 days! Steps: Follow the Logic... sterilization reversal 1995 LOL! How true... My BIL is 30 and just had a vasectomy, but had to convince the Dr. and my sister had to consent. My sis has awful migraines (PMS triggered) and... sterilization reversal 1996 go through it rather than want to. Of course, that's why couples need to really... learning from the past 1997 G'day Thanks everyone for your comments and sorry it takes me so long to respond... learning from the past 1998 Ruth Shear I suspect my c-section was for similar reasons, poor position and failure to descend. Honestly, hiring a very... Another take on fish, pregnancy and mercury Eric Nagourney, "Another take on fish, pregnancy and mercury", International Herald Tribune, October 27, 2005, Health officials should think carefully before issuing advisories recommending that women of childbearing age... Hi Everyone Nope, I'm not pregnant :) But I figured I'd drop in and say hi because it's been a while since I've been online... My baby is here Heather Lisbeth was born Oct 20th at 9:38am. She was 9lbs 5oz! Labor started around 8:30pm the previous night and there was no break for me. DH and I... Babies born $25,000 in debt PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES BORN $25,000 IN DEBT... America's outstanding public debt as of October 26, 2005, at 09:26:36 PM GMT was over eight TRILLION dollars (eight million billion dollars): $8,015,871,212,226.80. buttuming the American population is 297,563,780... Every... IF We do the hokey cokey and I put my 2 feet real forward then I... a boy or girl Hi everyone! Guess what, just 2 day until my husband and I find out what our baby is. We... Traumatic birth...brain was smashed' PostedAndMailed: yes Mayor Karen Fritschel, please see the very end of this post. PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are senselessly closing birth canals up to 30% and it is easy for you to allow... first time here Hello all. I was told I might be able to get some help or at least input from this newsgroup. I'm 29, I have a 4 year old boy, in fairly healthy shape. I however... Possible new cure for TS and autism Hi readers, I am a kinesiologist in australia and developed my own style of kinesiology called "NeoRelax". Now out of the first 500 clients I helped with this new technique there was... dealing with sibling jealousy I remember when my brother was born. I was five years old and had been raised as a single child all that time. It was not in the plans to... MMR: the unanswered questions In The UK National, the Daily Mail, today. The author, Melanie Phillips is a highly respected columnist, who is unafraid of taking on the government head on and is generally right. October... snoring during pregnancy Hi Amy I don't have any advice on snoring during pregnancy or how to stop it BUT... Doctor speaks out against other doctors PostedAndMailed: yes DOCTOR SPEAKS OUT AGAINST OTHER DOCTORS... Pregnant women: It is easy to help avoid an episiotomy or c-section. See... Raw' power of MDs causes infants to scream... PostedAndMailed: yes RAW" POWER OF MDs CAUSES INFANTS TO SCREAM... See below. Various persons have expressed interest in-care... If I were a baby about to have my privates ripped and sliced... 2013 There are probably few babies about to be circumcised who are thinking that someone like you should be protesting a usenet posting on their... If I were a baby about to have my privates ripped and sliced... 2014 Taylor Wrong again! The age at circumcision does make a difference. They found the risk at age at circumcision as compared to... Desperate MDs... PostedAndMailed: yes DESPERATE MDs... Briar Rabbit In 1984, Brigman suggested criminal prosecution of American MDs because of their mbutt infant privates ripping and slicing... "Consbreastutional rights...including freedom of religion, are inadequate to prevent the states... Total infant foreskin amputation or just tips PostedAndMailed: yes Pregnant women: Ending infant foreskin amputation is just a side-issue for me. A higher priority is stopping obstetricians from closing... Moms make everything right was The Birth of GrantPart 3 PostedAndMailed: yes MOMS MAKE EVERYTHING RIGHT See the very end... And well deserved - it is just awesome what women do to bring forth more life. I remember a... anyone else experienced pain in csection scar in 3rd trimester 2018 writes Yes, me. Though I can't be sure that the pain I am experiencing is the same kind as yours. I'm 28 weeks now & have been hurting around my C-section scar... anyone else experienced pain in csection scar in 3rd trimester 2019 I was hoping to try for a VBAC, which my midwife has been confident about (she's lovely and very natural - she's with the homebirth buttoc. here in NZ - I... I am not good about being buttertive I just had my initial OB. I was very anxious for this because, as I have mentioned in earlier posts, I have only a vague idea about my due date. Anyway, the... I am not good about being buttertive! 2021 carlye But she not only wouldn't do an ultrasound, she won't do If you decide to just wait for the 18-20 week ultrasound I'd be very specific about getting them to nail... I am not good about being buttertive! 2022 Sue I think this is a very naive view of the situation. When it gets to the end of the pregnancy, and the... I am not good about being buttertive! 2023 I guess the question would be how unclear are you about how far along you are? I mean, if you ARE in fact, about 10 weeks, be it 9w5d or 10w2d, then... I am not good about being buttertive! 2024 Jamie Clark But there are women who don't get a positive HPT until they're well along in the... Mirena questions Hello Emily, I believe all IUD are more likely to stay in place if the muscles of your cervix have already been "at work" with a birth (or a... One last question: Night time stacks for 3.5yo 2026 I still don't get it, but we must have very different family relations and issues. My mother's house, or my father's house (their divorced with spouses) are considered my house too... One last question: Night time stacks for 3.5yo 2027 Well, it was one isolated incident, it was actually the first time we'd been at there house, since we were married... have some questions Hi group, I was told to come here and see if i could get some information... Advice please Hi all Need some advice, since yesterday I have been getting defenate contractions that are a little painful and... Feeling terrible on average or not 2030 well there is a huge range of things, some people do pregnancy well, or at least must tolerate... Feeling terrible on average or not 2031 Linda Well I think I had-have average pregnancies with a few symptoms that were worse then average and a few symptoms that were probably better then average about... Vacuum baby longer increase risk of paralysis PostedAndMailed: yes VACUUM BABY LONGER - INCREASE RISK OF PARALYSIS PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are using semisitting and dorsal delivery thereby closing birth canals up to 30%. See Gastaldo TD. Birth. 1992... privates slicing also: UCLA prof promotes infant screams PostedAndMailed: yes privates SLICING Pregnant women can easily help avoid privates slicing ("episiotomy") at birth. See the very end of this post. UCLA PROF PROMOTES INFANT SCREAMS Two prefatory notes... Some circumcisions outlawed in Sweden PostedAndMailed: yes SOME CIRCUMCISIONS OUTLAWED IN SWEDEN... ALL circumcisions should be outlawed - it is not right to protect some people and not others - but that is exactly what... Foreskined sweden has lower AIDs rate than CUT America! 2035 Bull. Cant imagine where u got that. So what? Maybe they have better health care than the US. At least with socialized medicine... Foreskined sweden has lower AIDs rate than CUT America! 2036 Karen Hill Ian Sweden has a population of 9M (the exact population of NYC - safest, largest city in the US), The US has approx. 295M. The larger the populace, the... A sincere Jew who sincerely believes... PostedAndMailed: yes Ian, Perhaps you and Darrin are right and I am wrong. I don't think so though... Transverse Breech Questions Purple Gal Just to pick a nit (not that it's too relevant, but it might be an issue if you're doing online searches), transverse is not breech. Breech means head up, and transverse... swelling Thanks Anon and Orach I think its funny how each and every pregnancy is different. All 3 of my pregnancys are different to each... still no labor The MEDIAN for giving birth for first-time moms is 41w1d. If you're not even 41 weeks yet, you haven't even reached the point at which half of first-time mothers (who aren't... Mixed Feelings 2041 This sounds so familiar. I remember when I was pregnant with Mlle C... The feelings you describe hit... Mixed Feelings 2042 It'll be ok. You'll be ok. Its natural to have funky hormone swings. I wanted to... Inducing labor natually Mogget It depends on what you mean by "safe." The odds are still overwhelmingly in your favor, especially if tests of fetal wellbeing don't show anything of concern. Some women just gestate a bit longer... The Childfree Environment Act Here's a law Congress will pbutt sometime this week. The Childfree Environment Act requires most public places to be childfree. Children... update on boy or girl I agree, we have a nursery rather than a baby boy or baby girl room. We have a cornflower blue carpet, the walls are papered, one wall is vertical stripes, of the same... Adios amigos Not to mention the person who referred to me (my choice) as either stupid or a moron? And that was BEFORE I made that apparently inflammatory statement that baited everyone else (not the troll... OT Hospital Appointment Hi All Well had my 28 wk hospital appointment with the hosipital doctor today to speak about labour plans and make sure all... From the Baby Centre site Loved this... 20 ways a baby will change your life... 1. You look at your baby in the mirror instead... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2049 GL Fowler If the woman changes her mind after she gives birth, she can still give the baby up for adoption or drop it off. If the man in this case has decided... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2050 Yeah, Nimue certainly did that, Andre. And, clearly, these questions from her: Do you think that a man should be able to... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2051 Society Oh, no. They were and they are. IF we are going to have that window -- we need to know... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2052 Society was quite correct: Since you care not at all as to ho large the women's window is, just the men's. Thats proof of your misandry. No, you're not, because you're ONLY... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2053 alt.mothers doesn't seem to be recognised as a valid newsgroup by my ISP. ) And, if... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2054 Yeah, but what about before the baby is born into this world? Consider a scenario where a man finds out his girlfriend-wife is pregnant with his child... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2055 Yeah, but what about before the baby is born into this world? Consider a scenario where a man finds out his girlfriend-wife... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2056 Through Naked Ice People have human rights. You cannot force surgery or medical procedures onto another person. You cannot prevent someone from getting a... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2057 snip When can a woman tell a man what to do with his own body? Never. A woman cannot force a man to get a surgery against his will -- why... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2058 Untrue: A woman can decide that she will use the LAW to make a man pay her... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2059 You're a jerk. here's a dose of reality. My mother already had 2 children in the 1940s and became pregnant for the 3... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2060 arranged some electrons, so they looked like this : ... You're a jerk. here's a dose of reality. ... ... My... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2061 nimue It was actually acknowledged 3 times. If you use Google, the first acknowledgement is in message number 8. It's too long to cut and paste. Message 107: You apparently "Do you... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2062 nimue Nope. The answer is "from being liquidateed by their mothers". If the laws were written to protect newborns from rest, then this would imply two things: 1. The newborn was born and, by... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2063 Uh, that generally leads to rest, you know? That's ridiculous. The laws don't specify women. If you know of any that do, please provide links. That's ridiculous. You think... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2064 nimue If you acknowledge that the rest was a result of the liquidate, then you also have to acknowledge that the laws were indeed written to protect the mother from... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2065 Are you saying that some politicos gathered together and said, "Oh, whatever can we do to protect these women who kill their newborns? We must protect these poor women! Let's write... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2066 Andre Lieven The way I understood it (the first mention of legalizing abandonment laws) was that this young, unwed mother will have to serve 20 years behind bars for something so trival as killing... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2067 Incorrect. At least one fellow posting to this thread is new to soc.men. No proof offered ? Cowpoo WomenFirster bigot claim fails... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2068 Wow. There's another example of a woman with (a) a potty mouth (so liberated!) and (b) an obsession with crude love. Is she one of those Also, she is demonstrating a... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2069 So does the woman. Funny how the man hater crowd never seems to offer this advice to... women... Once again, all PRE coital choices. As women... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2070 Indeed. Its more than abundantly clear that Feminism IS Misandry, and that Feminism IS nothing more than " more for me, me, ME ! " from... Britney's Man Escapes Child Custody Payments 2071 Math clbutt is tough." -- The Original Talking Barbie Aww, Magda runs to the penultimate refuge of the incompetent loveist bigot: a whine that the person Oh well... Emily Rose update 2072 She's just adorable. I love the first shot, in the pink parka! -- Jamie Earth Angels: Taylor Marlys, 1-3-03 -- My Big Girl, who started preschool, and loved it! Addison... Emily Rose update 2073 way cute. the one with the pink hood is divine. i must go tomorrow and get me one... 32 w appointment I apologize in advance if posting appointment updates is not the norm. I had my 32w appointment yesterday. Was a mixed bag really. I've gained... almost 5 months pp Time flies! I'm loving being a mum of 2, very little sign of any postnatal depression, there were a couple of blips in... almost 5 months pp don't get too worried, the vast majority of cases clear up at delivery, with my... Now I feel guilty In the past pg I only had a midwife, but when I was m-c'ing I needed an OB once it became a... early labor signs G'day Circe Yeah that describes me. As a VBAC I will have to have continuous fetal monitoring and I found out that there... Thanks & one more question please Kathy Yes, there are different cutoffs used for the 3 hour test as well. Not only do the values differ, but they'll be taking 4 blood draws and people... Big baby defined also: The Gestational Diabetes Game PostedAndMailed: yes BIG BABY DEFINED. See the very end of this post... THE GESTATIONAL DIABETES GAME: Obstetricians ignore the PELVIC part of cephalopelvic disproportion... What is the 1 hour glucose test score cutoff I did end up having to do the 3 hr test (scored a 141 on... make tons of cash EASY What is $5 and 15 minutes when it can make you earn $100,000 ? Not much, if you ask me... You've probably seen a lot of those kind... Child liquidateer Andrea Yates' convictions thrown out DA: New trial for Andrea Yates Plea bargain possible in child-watering case Wednesday, November... Pretty much decided on a homebirth Some of you may recall I posted a few weeks ago about being booked at a large... Pretty much decided on a homebirth 2085 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward No, the odds that none could have low intervention births are very slim. It's rather eye-opening when you look around, isn't... Pretty much decided on a homebirth 2086 good for you! like others have said, consider you options for a pool, even if you decide to go with... Pretty much decided on a homebirth 2087 I can't make any reccommendations on home births. I personally like the security of a hospital... Hgc Levels Go to your doctor and request a blood test. Basically, the embryo puts off hcg into your system, and it gets into your... First appointment with midwife GD again I met with my midwife for the first time in this pregnancy on Tuesday. There wasn't... First appointment with midwife GD again 2090 Completely agree with you. When I pressed the team of consultants for a reason for their concern, they... First appointment with midwife GD again 2091 Mogget The risks are different, depending on when you're running high blood sugars. First trimester: congenital defects, miscarriage Second trimester: pre-eclampsia, premature labor Third trimester: macrosomia... First appointment with midwife GD again 2092 Zaz Yeah, they do that. On the other hand, most women who have macrosomic babies do not have GD, so it's not really a strong indicator. Throw in the polyhydramnios and it is a stronger... First appointment with midwife GD again 2093 Zaz And I didn't mean to be testy ;-) I just want to be really clear, since although I do want people to think about and research this issue, I don't want... First appointment with midwife GD again 2094 you having said that makes me think that you either just have big babies (what's the family history?), or that Mlle C... 37 wks, not engaged, but doing well! 2095 sounds good, reason I would have preferred left is because I don't usually lie on my... 37 wks, not engaged, but doing well! 2096 Gravity was exactly the reason she mentioned squatting. We haven't discussed delayed cord clamping yet ( I try not to... Rant That discussion a few weeks back, about flu jabs, well I changed my mind & decided that I'd be better off having the jab. I'm still not recovered from the pneumonia; I just can't face getting... Oh hell My week's just not getting any better. I just saw my midwife Katie. She has resigned. Bloody politics. Basically she was... UK birth follies was Oh hell PostedAndMailed: yes UK BIRTH FOLLIES... (It's the same in the US.) Moggett fears that she will "probably forced" to lie on her back: This... Overdiagnosing fetal macrosomia at term was UK birth follies was Oh hell PostedAndMailed: yes OVER-DIAGNOSING FETAL MACROSOMIA AT TERM See quote from MONGELLI et al. at the very end of this post... PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are using semisitting and dorsal delivery thereby closing... Oh hell 2101 You appear to be in the UK, which means your midwife should be replaces, or someone... Oh hell 2102 That's true but it doesn't solve the problem. My local hospital, St George's in Tooting (not the same hospital as I was at last time, Chelsea & Westminster, I'll be... Oh hell 2103 Poor baby! :( You're having a heck of a week! Would Katie be your independent midwife? IE did she quit and is now going into independent practice? Although if she's so sure homebirth isn't... What bedding to use in cot Course this is a little while off, but just trying to prepare - Just reading a report of guidelines to reduce SIDS... What bedding to use in cot 2105 It's difficult to know what to do isn't it. I read the SIDS guidelines carefully and so when William... What bedding to use in cot 2106 We have a lambskin for both of our girls. We've had it in their cribs since they were babies, and Taylor... What bedding to use in cot 2107 CAVEAT: I haven't had my baby yet, so this is not the voice of experience, but here's my plan: No bumpers at all. Not just because of the... New Here Hello! I have been reading this group for...way too many years to admit! Anyways, after struggling with PCOS for years, and... New Here YAY! Think about joining us over on alt.infertility.pregnancy...we need some new faces and there are some issues that can be unique to pregnancy after infertility... prodromal labor that is a helpful site, but in some women it does seem to last months, at 26+2 I was jumping off the sofa and yelling every 4 minutes, I didn't even know it... UPDATE Failed 1 hour glucose test by 1 point the rules"? There are no rules that require someone to submit to medical procedures they do not want (buttuming competency, etc). The Dr could refuse to treat her and refer... NEW UPDATE Failed 1 hour glucose test by 1 point 2112 Well put, Kathy. You explained your position very well. I'm so happy for your outcome with the test! You showed that you could handle yourself in a trying situation, make an informed decision and discuss... NEW UPDATE Failed 1 hour glucose test by 1 point 2113 Kathy Woo hooo!! Great news! Absolutely. You have to consider things in light of the big picture of all your interactions with them and... Pregnant with subclinical hypothyroid Ignoring a TSH of 11.5 is below the standard of care, and studies do seem to suggest that the fetus is vulnerable during the first trimester. You may want to consult a... Would Jesus Torture Babies WOULD JESUS TORTURE BABIES? This post could instantly save Americans an estimated $400 million dollars per year - not to mention instantly ending a bizarre mbutt torture program conducted by American authorities... Todd Protests Torture of Future Usenet Readers... PostedAndMailed: yes TODD PROTESTS TORTURE OF FUTURE USENET READERS... Mark Lowry, III, MD humorously pejorized: "Would Todd Torture Usenet Readers?" Mark Lowry, III, MD is possibly embarrbutted that I am pointing out... embarrbutting question Obscurity, linux Ericka Kammerer writes: There was a discussion about something like this (in connection with people's notes saying "perineum intact" when in fact they... embarrbutting question 2118 It isn't always necessary to do a complete examination of the pelvic floor in every delivery... Amy Tuteur, MD, episiotomy, privatesl tears and rectocele... PostedAndMailed: yes AMY TUTEUR, MD, EPISIOTOMY, privatesL TEARS - AND RECTOCELE... See below. PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are using semisitting and dorsal delivery thereby closing birth canals up to... embarrbutting question 2120 sorry, Ericka, not sure which bit surprised you, that they recommended sbreastching? (I know you are being tongue in cheek, but I'm still not sure which bit about!). Surprised me the... Rectocoele: 'improves markedly from day one' was embarrbutting question PostedAndMailed: yes RECTOCOELE: "IMPROVES MARKEDLY FROM DAY ONE" See quote from Australian physiotherapist Shirley Owens at the end of this post... Anne, I think Larry... Babies and 'dental kinesiology' PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES AND "DENTAL KINESIOLOGY" FARELLA et al., please see below. PREGNANT WOMEN: Obstetricians are using semisitting and dorsal delivery thereby closing birth canals up to 30%. See Gastaldo TD. Birth... Prolonged Bottlefeeding Linked to Iron Deficiency Steven Reinberg, "Prolonged Bottle-feeding Linked to Iron Deficiency", ABC News, November 7, 2005, Bottle-feeding toddlers can result in a high risk of iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia... Weaning advice 2124 I agree with Ericka. Milk has more calories than solids so I would up the intake of that and less solids. My Dr. said that at that age my daughter should still be getting... Weaning advice 2125 She is VERY interested in the solids but it's the milk I have trouble getting in to... Weaning advice 2126 Typical Emily menu - Breakfast - Baby porridge with banana + 5oz bottle Lunch - Chicken, Rice with veg + 5oz bottle Tea - Fruit puree + 5oz bottle Bedtime - 5oz bottle She refuses any more food. and it... Weaning advice 2127 Makes me less stressed knowing I'm not alone in this. Neither of my girls was eating anywhere near that much solids at 6-7 months. -- Jamie Earth Angels... Weaning advice 2128 Anonymama writes: Too many of them are - but since you ask whether they're ever useful, yes. I'm fortunate... Weaning advice 2129 Anonymama If not for my health visitor, I would have given up breastfeeding within one week post partum. So what do you think... stupid question would appreciate some help Last night, I experienced something unsual, and am wondering if anyone else has too. On the right side of my body probably slight above my belly button, but towards... Vaccination and chiro silence babies be damned... PostedAndMailed: yes Mbutt) Child Abuse... VACCINATION - AND CHIRO SILENCE, BABIES BE DAMNED... Back in the 80s, organized chiropractic stopped criticizing the VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION... Emergency Room Rich also: a vaccination charade PostedAndMailed: yes EMERGENCY ROOM RICH... ALSO: A VACCINATION CHARADE... See below. Awhile back, I "The fact that... Feeding and langauge, was: Intro Mum of Two This is an interesting and provocative piece. The constant comparisons to our language about smoking and the buttociated risks is interesting, but I think there are differences. Smoking... Baby privateses, HIV and breastfeeding PostedAndMailed: yes BABY privatesES, HIV - AND BREASTFEEDING See below. wrote on 11-17-05 3:58 PM: I suspect being HIV positive is not a reason not to... Breastfeeding: CDC should feel guilty was Feeding and langauge, was: Intro PostedAndMailed: yes BREASTFEEDING: CDC SHOULD FEEL GUILTY Why should CDC feel guilty? CDC is participating in denying mbuttive numbers of babies mbuttive numbers of free daily immunizations. See below. I don't feel guilty... Feeding and langauge, was: Intro 2136 Whoa. I think everyone who has posted here as misread her comparison to smoking! As you say above "smoking... Feeding and langauge, was: Intro 2137 I was glad that I did it for the short time I did, and glad that I tried. I did... Feeding and langauge, was: Intro 2138 It depends on what time of the month it is when you ask me. : ) Some days, I... Feeding and langauge, was: Intro 2139 Oh now see, for me it's the completly different. I never felt any awkwardness with Taylor. Taylor is my golden child... Feeding and langauge, was: Intro 2140 Emily I certainly agree with that. This is certainly the desirable outcome. What bugs me is that it seems like so many... Finally found something to worry about I'm usually pretty sanguine about my pregnancies...but something odd happened last pregnancy that I... Worried about my baby When I was a genetic counseling intern I had a patient who took BCPs for the first 5 months of pregnancy (she thought she was... nuchal fold in 20 week ultrasound causing distress 2143 As the mother of a child with Down syndrome, I can tell you that from talking with my friends who also have babies with Down syndrome that they almost always ran small for gestational age... nuchal fold in 20 week ultrasound causing distress An ECG is not going to rule out Down syndrome if you're looking for signs of heart defects because there are many that are too small to see. And... nuchal fold in 20 week ultrasound causing distress 2145 Well, nuchal fold thickness is a soft marker in the second trimester (meaning that it's not... nuchal fold in 20 week ultrasound causing distress Thank you to all who posted a reply to my source of distress. Already I feel a little better. A few hours ago I actually called this doctor to... Babies and 'gutless' Royal Canadian Mounted Police BABIES AND "GUTLESS" ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE... Canadian Grandma Donna Young recently reported mbutt baby asphyxiation child abuse to the... I found an error was Babies and 'gutless' Royal Canadian Mounted Police PostedAndMailed: yes I FOUND AN ERROR... See below. First though, Mark Probert's humorous ad hominem: On a lark, I searched for the definition of Todd... ...from a surname meaning "fox"... rator=or... Dinosaurs, babies and Mark Probert's ad hominem then and now... PostedAndMailed: yes DINOSAURS, BABIES - AND MARK PROBERT'S AD HOMINEM... THEN... In 1997, I protested American MDs using phony "babies can't feel pain" neurology... 2DAY! 1117 GONE TO EARTH on JMS Show 90.1FM WUSB 10AMNOON EST Gone To Earth, direct openers for such major acts as Incubus, Collective Soul and Dream Theater will be guests on the Jill Morrison Show today, Thursday, Nov. 17. between 10AM-Noon... length of pregnancy from implantation As Larry said, the difference between ovulation and implantation would be just a few days, so wouldn't really make a difference. You can't... Sick 14monthold advice I know this is a pregnancy forum, but as many of you have kids, I thought I'd run this one by you... DD has been sick for almost... Sick 14monthold advice 2153 Cuddlefish Aw, thanks! It was a rough few weeks - DH and I came down with... Sick 14monthold advice 2154 You're very welcome! Yes, 21 months is imminently doable. Some days are better than others, of course. I personally found the first few months easy, then it got harder. Even when... Sick 14monthold advice 2155 carlye You bet. There are indeed two kinds of Dimetapp I think one's for coughs... Sick 14monthold advice 2156 carlye When Luke was 13 mos he had a heck of a cold and congestion... Fluoride linked to cancer dentist hides findings For males less than twenty years old, fluoride level in drinking water about 1 part per million during growth is buttociated with an increased risk... Lloyd the chemist is funny! PostedAndMailed: yes LLOYD THE CHEMIST IS FUNNY! Emory University chemistry professor Lloyd Parker, PhD asks: Lloyd, you are funny! When "scientific" authorities are telling bald lies, one does NOT... The F Crime, AIDS and Lloyd the Chemist... PostedAndMailed: yes THE F CRIME, AIDS AND LLOYD THE CHEMIST... See below. KUDOS to the growing number of dentists who are calling upon Congress to end the mbutt forced medication euphemistically known as... Emory U. chemist not the brightest light in the harbor... PostedAndMailed: yes EMORY UNIV. CHEMIST NOT THE BRIGHTEST LIGHT IN THE HARBOR... Comments below #######... First this... KUDOS to the growing number of dentists who are calling upon... Different definitions of nonsense PostedAndMailed: yes DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS OF NONSENSE Readers, if you are tired of my exchanges with Lloyd the Chemist, please just delete. First this... KUDOS to the growing number of dentists who are calling upon Congress... The F Crime: Two Connett behaviors related PostedAndMailed: yes THE F CRIME: TWO CONNETT BEHAVIORS RELATED? See below. Susan, Putting the fluoride contagion in the water at... Steve the Dentist, The F Crime and Dental Skullduggery PostedAndMailed: yes PREGNANT WOMEN: A few tips at the very end of this post.... STEVE THE DENTIST, THE F CRIME AND DENTAL SKULLDUGGERY Steve Bornfeld, DDS is participating in it - in effect promoting forced... FluorideCancer link more evidence Fluoride added to public water supplies may be linked to cancer suggests two new studies, reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation. "The likelihood of fluoride... Announcing... 2165 G'day oht nak 8-) Madeleina Venus (7 lb 7 ozs, 19.25") was born by a natural VBAC on Sat Nov 12th at 6:41 am after 3 hrs... Announcing... 2166 G'day Jamie Clark When we told my son that my embryo was now a fetus... Announcing... 2167 G'day Sidheag McCormack haha. As attractive as that sounds to me, it's not clear I would still be alive if this all... Announcing... Obscurity, linux 2168 Ruth Shear writes: Same here - though since there were an awful lot of clots that nobody but me ever saw, I suspect it... Announcing... Obscurity, linux 2169 Anne Rogers writes: Sidheag - please, Anne, could you say whom you're quoting when you quote? No, because of the fact that having a transfusion would have involved another night's stay in hospital... advice needed re:overeager family well, I'm officially 39wks now. We all here understand that while I could have the baby today, chances are it'll be after my due date. I'm actually pretty calm about... advice needed re:overeager family 2171 Like others, no advice, really... just sympathy. With DD, I had a hell of a time with this. By the end... advice needed re:overeager family 2172 Yeah, I think you're right Ericka. My sister and mom are those "big personality" people that somehow take... advice needed re:overeager family 2173 no advice, I'm afraid just sympathy, I got round it all by having my first quite... advice needed re:overeager family 2174 V. It's easy to imagine that you won't be able to get enough baby time what with all the adoring relatives, and there are people who have very rude and inconsiderate relatives who are... advice needed re:overeager family 2175 V. Really? Why? Believe me, when they're volunteering to change dirty diapers, or babysit, or... got my mirena turned up to get it fitted and there had been a clerical error, the doctor was all... got my mirena I don't know, I don't mind that DH told her, I'd mentioned it in pbutting to my parents, but MIL was a doctor with quite a... Baby seems depressed My 23 week year old boy seems to have lost his spark. Its slightly concerning me. We are introducing new foods. My wife has breastfed since... Did Wakefield discuss 'umbilical' autism Suspected Mbutt Child Abuse Report PostedAndMailed: yes DID WAKEFIELD DISCUSS "UMBILICAL" AUTISM? I suspect not. See my Open Letter (#2) to Prof. Terry Collins of CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY... SUSPECTED (Mbutt) CHILD ABUSE REPORT Attention: Carnegie Mellon... Glick speaks out on circumcision Glick speaks out on circumcision By Dave Master, Collegian Correspondent November 15, 2005 Last Saturday, Leonard Glick appeared at Jeffery Amherst... Glick speaks out on circumcision 2181 Self-cleaning environment. Smegma is a by-product of that process. ---------------- One with antibiotics and white cells present in large numbers. ------------------ Which they do. ---------------------- Which is junk science, and which is... Glick speaks out on circumcision 2182 Richard Smol If you think there is a lot of gibberish in there, why dont you expose it for all to see? Come... Glick speaks out on circumcision 2183 Ok, I just started getting these Google pop-ups, and every once in awhile, one catches my attention. This time, I went... AMERICAS DRUGGING OF OUR CHILDREN 1. As America continues it's quest to inundate every man,women,child,now even preschoolers on anti depressants such... Beaba Babycook: available in the US I keep thinking I should get a grinder (happy grinder, I think it's called). But Shiny's been eating solids for 2 months now and I can count on one hand the number of jars of... cyst Sara, Did they use the term "cyst" or was that just a layman's term? And was it near where... VITAL!!!: African AIDS circ study results bogus figures STEPHEN STRAUSS: No shortcuts in circumcision CBC News Viewpoint November 21, 2005 about the author: Stephen Strauss wrote articles, columns and... Fink's fraud: The African HIVprivates study and Journalist Stephen Strauss PostedAndMailed: yes FINK'S FRAUD: THE AFRICAN HIV-privates STUDY AND JOURNALIST STEPHEN STRAUSS Attention: California law enforcement looking into Atty Mike Schroeder's activities... Fink's fraud: The African HIVprivates study and Journalist Stephen Strauss Taylor Yes, they do. And that's a problem. At least in the US, it's a general problem that people can sue for just about anything, whether there's any miniscule merit to the claim or not... Study finds more pregnant women need to get moving Charnicia E. Huggins, "Study finds more pregnant women need to get moving", Reuters UK, November 21, 2005, Link: Most pregnant women in... Triple Screen as standard procedure 2191 Jumping in late here, but I thought I'd share my own opinion... Here in Canada (or maybe it's just in Québec), offering... Triple Screen as standard procedure 2192 Leigh Menconi I think even that's a bit simple. The triple or quad screen can give... Triple Screen as standard procedure 2193 You know, no matter how convoluted and multifactorial these discussions get, it can always get more complicated... Triple Screen as standard procedure 2194 alath Absolutely! All of this is true, yet we still don't really see lots of improved outcomes statistically from routine testing. This is probably due to a couple of things (at... Triple Screen as standard procedure 2195 It is pretty much standard of care to do the quad screen, and even the 18-20wk u-s regardless... Yummy, Let's have a Burger King shake...ugh from Eric Schlossers Fast Food Nation A typical artificial strawberry flavor, like the kind found in a Burger King strawberry milk shake, contains... Free books from Dolly Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a program that was implemented across the state of Tennessee that is open to all children under the age of 5 years and residing in a county that... Lifelong benefits of cuddling your baby JULIE WHELDON, "Lifelong benefits of cuddling your baby", Daily Mail, November 22, 2005, Link: It may come as no surprise to parents, but cuddling your baby provides them with social benefits... Breastfeeding 'good for mothers Breastfeeding 'good for mothers'", BBC News, November 23, 2005, Breastfeeding may cut a mother's risk of type 2 diabetes, research suggests. A... WHO's glaring breastfeeding omission was Breastfeeding 'good for mothers' PostedAndMailed: yes WHO's GLARING BREASTFEEDING OMISSION below... WHO's glaring breastfeeding omission in effect denies mbuttive numbers of babies mbuttive numbers of... What is going on here I am very confused about something and am hoping someone out there can help me. I am 3 weeks late, which has only happened once and that was because I was pregnant. I am... VBAC article in Washington Post Once a C-Section, Always a C-Section? By Rob Stein Around the country, pregnant women who want to try labor on later deliveries face problems as an increasing number of hospitals refuse to let... VBAC article in Washington Post 2203 It's so difficult to wade through all the conflicting information that I see about VBACs. I have a care... VBAC article in Washington Post 2204 Mandy, I do know where you are coming from. I had a c-section with my first (and it wasn't even a bad one), and a VBAC... VBAC article in Washington Post 2205 I could not get to the origianl article. But here are a few ideas about why you might want to VBAC. The recovery time... Help on baby name I don't know that I'd consider either name easy to pronounce, or spell for that matter. Sheehan sounds like a last name. Rimil sounds made up. Neither name screams "boy" or... exposure to lead from Christmas lights I think lead is only a problem if it gets inside you via your stomach, so a big thing was lead water pipes, which... Faintness Pregnant women are prone to orthostatic symptoms - these are usually buttociated with position changes like sitting to standing, or lying to sitting. This would... Q for cosleepers 2209 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward I nursed them in bed and then left. I often nursed Hunter to sleep in... Q for cosleepers 2210 We co-slept with each kid until somewhere between 1 and 2, when we transitioned them to their own beds. Took them upstairs, nursed them to... Q for cosleepers 2211 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward Every night I put him in the cot to start off with, but his first waking after I go to bed, he comes into my bed. (DH snores loudly... Q for cosleepers 2212 Hi Up until about 3 weeks ago I was cosleeping with our third child she has now make the transition to a single bed in our bedroom. 1. How do you deal with the... Q for cosleepers Obscurity, linux Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward writes: Ah, when we realised this was an issue I was surprised that it gets so little mention - Sears doesn't... Q for cosleepers 2214 it's funny, this is an answer to the question, nut I had read it completely differently, obviously from your answer you didn't have a problem leaving him alone, or rather he didn't, I've spoken to... Q for cosleepers 2215 sorry, I do only recall you saying that once before though, as you can see my program automatically puts all that rubbish... Q for cosleepers 2216 we're not regular cosleepers, just occasional ones, I think the answers will still be helpful, my son coslept with my husband most of my 2nd pregnancy and I-we have coslept with both of them... Delicate choice just got tougher 2217 Taylor This you find racist, yet when In His Image places a dollar sign in Jew$, you don't utter a peep? People, need I say more? Do you... Delicate choice just got tougher 2218 ponysteel Maybe she can merge with Hugh's online store?ehe "Foreskins R' Us - for the overburdened... Stroller VS slingbaby carrier 2219 Nikki IMHO, a carrier works a lot better than a stroller when you are trying to chase... Stroller VS slingbaby carrier 2220 We used both -- we had the travel system so we could pop his car seat into the stroller, which I found... Stroller VS slingbaby carrier 2221 We bought a stroller before Taylor was born, that fit with her car seat. I loved it and used it any time we were out and about with her. I'd just... Stroller VS slingbaby carrier 2222 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward Heavens, why? My first was born during a bitter cold season, and... Stroller VS slingbaby carrier 2223 I would not buy the baby bjorn, they are fine if your baby is "normal", they don't suit babies who are differently sized, nor are they flexible in terms of how... Stroller VS slingbaby carrier Obscurity, linux Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward writes: That's a great idea, and actually I wish I'd done it. We had a pushchair before DS was born, but I don't think we used it... alarming weight gain post pregnancy weight loss plan I am now past 38 wks, and haven't been on the scale for awhile. Hopped on last night and was... alarming weight gain post pregnancy weight loss plan 2226 oregonchick #1 - I gained 60 lbs. I did not follow any diet or exercise afterwards although I did go for walks about 3 times a week. I remember not... alarming weight gain post pregnancy weight loss plan 2227 oregonchick I think you are doing just fine, most people find their weight gain tapers off at the end anyway. How exciting that your baby is coming soon! My weight came off fast... alarming weight gain post pregnancy weight loss plan 2228 Hi Betsy, I started off at 131.5 (I'm 5'2", and that's a decent weight... alarming weight gain post pregnancy weight loss plan 2229 Well, I've been there before, and weight loss is something I'm pretty good at. I've... alarming weight gain post pregnancy weight loss plan 2230 I think you have to go with the flow, do what you need to do to survive, one the day I had my first I... alarming weight gain post pregnancy weight loss plan 2231 Betsy, First of all, I don't think you should feel ashamed or shocked about 170 pounds! I, for one, started out a bit heavier than you with DD (about 140 pounds... Weird sickness with my 10 month old Vomiting Hi everyone, Little John has had a rough week. Hes had a fever the last few... email appropriate to let people know Sidheag writes: define immediate family? we had to let my mums parents know by email as my mum forgot to bring there phone number with her... HotWarm Baths 2234 Jamie, to convert a temperature in fahrenheit (US), say 101, you first of all need to subtract 32, which in... HotWarm Baths 2235 I'm not offended. I've had "math issues" since way way back, and I don't think... um, did my water just break 2236 It could have been your fore (front) waters breaking rather than the hind waters, and since the fore... um, did my water just break 2237 Maybe, maybe, and maybe. It is possible that you water has broken, and you did not have a... The bane blow for fluoridation also: Cities that voted the F out of the water THE bane BLOW FOR FLUORIDATION PREGNANT WOMEN: Please breastfeed - but if you must bottlefeed - please do NOT use fluoridated water to reconsbreastute your baby's formula. Fluoride is a cumulative contagion and using fluoridated... Books on pregnancy 2239 Hello! Thanks for the reply. I guess I never take everything a book says without a few healthy grains of salt anyhow. I know that these things are generally up to me... Books on pregnancy 2240 Hi there :-) KD I know. I'm the same, really. I have my own brain to think with and... Books on pregnancy 2241 Ericka Kammerer heh, I learned it as a public health student within an Ivy League Medical school. Listening to the seasoned docs glorify... shocking 2242 I saw it. But IIRC, she also had a hernia, strangulated or something, that urgently needed surgery. I thought that was what... shocking 2243 yes, she had a hernia, the operated, afterwards she stood up and was in terrible pain, which was when they diagnosed the SPD and it was purely for this reason... shocking PostedAndMailed: yes Yay Anne! For any new readers... Delivering flat on the back - or semisitting - closes the birth canal up to 30%. It is easy to allow your birth canal to OPEN the... Todd's zeal as MDs asphyxiate babies... PostedAndMailed: yes TODD'S ZEAL AS MDs ASPHYXIATE BABIES... New readers, I am not kidding! Obstetricians ARE asphyxiating babies - check out Dr. Morley's baby asphyxiation experiment now gone from the web but reproduced below... When I... Todd's zeal as MDs asphyxiate babies Sorry to butt in here, this is my first post as I have been lurking, but my 2 cents are in favour of... Maybe NAN is joking was shocking PostedAndMailed: yes MAYBE NAN IS JOKING? See below. Ummm... Nan... I got targeted. Amy E. Austin claimed that obstetricians don't routinely asphyxiate-rob blood from babies - but it was all... The reason I post was shocking PostedAndMailed: yes THE REASON I POST... For the reason I post, see the very end of this post. Pregnant women: Please see my various warnings below. It... Babies and my 'conspiracy theory like posts' was shocking PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES AND MY "CONSPIRACY THEORY LIKE POSTS" Melissa To new readers, Medicine is indeed being bad - to the point of being criminal - and I do indeed suspect a conspiracy... shocking 2250 Iuil says: that is less than normal, but quite reasonable too, obviously they would go wider in stirrups, but I'm guessing 70cm... Breastfeeding with Raynaud's syndrome also called vasoconstriction I know this is a pregnancy news group but I know you girls (and guys - hi Larry) are really good at some... June 6 birthday paranoia, anyone 2252 Nope, I think it would be cool! Plus, it's not 666, it's 06-06-2006, or, 06-06-06, but not 6-6-6. At the closest, it would be 6-6-06, but even that is far enough... June 6 birthday paranoia, anyone 2253 Well, I have to say it's refreshing that so few responses here have indicated any concern with the potential date. Then again, I think the perspectives-histories-origins of most or all people... Folic acid absorption and caffeine For starters, I know I shouldn't be doing this to myself, but I'm not really as anxious as I might sound. I'm mainly curious. Also, be sure... Folic acid absorption and caffeine 2255 in I wasn't taking any other medications at all, not even stuff for headaches. I really don't think I consume enough caffeine even if it wasn't a problem, but it's been... Folic acid absorption and caffeine 2256 Hi, Emily, Things are going pretty well. We took Rose for an appointment on the 14th to Iowa to see Dr. Ponseti... Folic acid absorption and caffeine 2257 14th were congenital on her Grant is on his seventh set of casts, and he'll get on more set on Friday. On Tuesday the 13th he'll have the percutaneous tenotomy... nearly there Well I am so glad this pregnancy is nearly over, I know I still have 8 weeks to go... nearly there 2259 Hi again April! I feel like we have alot in common. I'm at 39 wks now... nearly there 2260 Hi April, Hate to make you jealous, but I'm now at 37 weeks! I'm feeling incredibly tired and am so hoping this baby doesn't go 12... nearly there 2261 Hi Rach At least your due early January so the end is even nearer for you.....wow I am soooo jelous. When I saw my midwife Tuesday gone she muttered something... Has anyone used Cord Blood Banking PostedAndMailed: yes RE: HAS ANYONE USED CORD BLOOD BANKING? Tanya, The way most cord blood banking is done is obvious crime. Please make sure the obstetrician... Has anyone used Cord Blood Banking Very useful" is currently a serious overstatement. Right now, the AAP estimates that there's only a 1 in 1000 to 1 in 200,000 chance that you'd ever use that banked... Aspartame Causes Cancer in Rats Tim Campbell Something REALLY INTERESTING about the study that Timmy's article cited. Food regulator calls for release of cancer study data... 168 on the 1hr glucose test I just did the 1-hour glucose test yesterday as part of the screening for gestational diabetes (I'm now at 29 weeks), and this morning received a call from the nurse telling me I... Focussing or not on the due date Very sensible of her! I've actually stopped giving women an exact date when I calculate their due dates. Instead, I tell them something like... Sugar Accelerates Aging Sugar Accelerates Aging (Also see our material on Sugar Subsbreastutes) -------------------------------------------------------------------- The American Dietetic buttociation website says: "Sugars really have no direct relationship to any health problem except for their role in tooth decay. ... eating sweets... How long in the hospital All my births were pretty plain vanilla. You'll have to do the math to figure out exactly how long I stayed after giving birth each time, since... Ward or Room, was How long in the hospital Oh yes, in fact it seems to be the norm. The hospital I was at last time... birth Been lurking for a while....thought I'd share our experience.... At 2 days overdue (cervix totally closed and hard), the doctor started talking about induction. We were skeptical, but decided to trust... birth 2271 Dave, you conclude: Congratulation on your new baby. I am glad that she is healthy and I am sure you are overjoyed to have this new person in your life. However, given your story I... birth 2272 Shame on you Larry. Now I know many of us here on this group take exception with the bad doctors out there and the misinformation they spread that lead... birth 2273 Jacqueline, thanks for the nice post. Fortunately, I wasn't posting for the congrats, or advice on how it should have been, but just wanted to post an... birth 2274 Sidheag I'm glad someone else replied first, I considered replying this morning, but I was having a is this a troll moment. Anyway, the bit that concerned me was saying the... birth 2275 Dave.... First off...HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on the new baby!!! Any pictures to share?? =) What an exciting time for you...I hope you enjoy your babymoon!!! Are you taking lots of pictures? Sleeping when... Mermaid baby was birth PostedAndMailed: yes MERMAID BABY See below. ABSOLUTELY nothing? In most privatesl births, the pelvis is not allowed to open up maximally. That is, most births are likely semisitting or dorsal - woman-on... birth 2277 Dave Sorry, I know it can be very frustrating to dissect what happened in the past, especially when you're thrilled to bits to have your... Deciding whether to have ultrasound 2278 FWIW - I hadn't intended to have any ultrasounds last time (which ended in m-c... Deciding whether to have ultrasound 2279 hobbes I didn't have routine ultrasounds with any of my babies. With the third, I did end up having an... Deciding whether to have ultrasound Obscurity, linux 2280 Jodi writes: I'll add one, though it may be upsetting. Until recently, I used to think that there was really no point... Deciding whether to have ultrasound Obscurity, linux 2281 Ericka Kammerer writes: Do you, though? I'm not seeing it at the moment. What's the larger risk of something much less... Deciding whether to have ultrasound Obscurity, linux 2282 Ericka Kammerer writes: Hmm... well, maybe. The 2001 Swedish study was impressive, particularly in showing that there wasn't a difference between the two cohorts before ultrasound was introduced, and particularly since... weighty question Obscurity, linux Anonymama writes: Do you mean total weight, her plus the baby plus the placenta plus the extra fluids etc... Heck of an ultrasound I had my ultrasound today. We wanted to find out the love because I've been hoping for a girl. Well it is boy - actually it is... Two boys. Twins. I'm not really... How to decide on vaccination Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward I think the best anyone can do is get ahold of the best... Local vaccination routines' was How to decide on vaccination PostedAndMailed: yes LOCAL VACCINATION ROUTINES"... Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward says she will have to contend with "local vaccination routines"... Penelope, You mentioned that you... strange I have been having pains for a few days now but not thought much of them... Back pain in late pregnancy and posterior presentation My midwife said a lot of very painful unproductive labour and C-sections are caused when a baby has a posterior presentation: ie. when the baby faces the mother's stomach, rather than the... post labor pain If you mean the after pains, then after DD1 was born I only had to take one ibuprofen tablet once and then it was like quite bad period pain. After DD2 I think I took... the truth will seem utterly preposterous' PostedAndMailed: yes THE TRUTH WILL SEEM UTTERLY PREPOSTEROUS" "A truth's initial commotion is directly proportional to how deeply the lie was believed…When a well-packaged web of lies has been sold gradually to the mbuttes... not to start controversy, but has anyone ever considered plastic surgery 2291 It's foolish to have plastic surgery for the reasons you stated, especially if your husband accepts you the way you are. Plus, if you have... not to start controversy, but has anyone ever considered plastic surgery 2292 On Sat, 03 Dec 2005 18:12:44 -0800, oregonchick It would be more about me and my own self esteem. Part of me thrills... not to start controversy, but has anyone ever considered plastic surgery 2293 I can't see myself going for unnecessary or non-essential surgery, but I wouldn't judge a friend for doing it. I think as with anything, as long as you go into it fully... not to start controversy, but has anyone ever considered plastic surgery 2294 Although I never took a pregnancy to term, I do have a tummy that just doesn't seem to go away -- although granted... checking your own cervix for dilation Just thinking about my birthplan - I'm booked in to the local hospital, but want to remain... checking your own cervix for dilation 2296 That isn't as reliable as cervical dilatation though... While working in Birth Suite, I had a woman ring up telling me she was having... checking your own cervix for dilation 2297 Like Jo said, if your hands are clean and you nails are trimmed there is little chance of you doing any harm. You are much less likely... checking your own cervix for dilation 2298 Just found this from a Yahoo search: How to check your own cervix "I think it's a good and empowering thing for a woman to check her own cervix for dilation. This is not rocket... mkp 2000 Hi there! I don't know wether anyome remembers me, I used to post here during my pregancy during the summer 2000 and for a while... zoloftlustralsertaline I have been on sertraline for over 2 years now, the brand in the uk is "Lustral" made by Pfizer. As far as I know Zoloft is made by the same people and... Boston and NICU support G'day My best friend is a professor and a major workaholic - much more than me. She finally got pregnant, but long after she had already moved away from Austin to... Boston and NICU support Ruth Shear Odds are her stressful lifestyle had little to nothing to do with the development of pre-eclampsia; see , where research experts in PE weigh in on this topic. The best... Live in nanny rates I realise this varies drastically from place to place, I'm just trying to get a general idea of... Live in nanny rates 2304 I just did a quick Google search, and from what I can tell, an Au Pair... Live in nanny rates 2305 I just did a quick Google search, and from what I can tell, an Au Pair is basically the same thing as a Nanny. In one... Live in nanny rates 2306 See now, it seems to me that you don't need to make up a story, just leave out some details. "Hi, my name is Cjra, and... Birth Story long Madeline "Madi" Gale V. 11-29-05 12:39pm 6lbs14oz 20.5" Long and skinny! I was "due" 11-25-05 but fully expected to go over... rolling over then not From my experience with Mlle C (now one year old), I found out that babies make two steps forward, half a step backward. Just like your baby, she... When do you stop work it varies so much from person to person, with number 1 I was a student and I had to take... More problems ickiness mentioned Yesterday (Monday) morning first thing I had an appointment at the diabetic clinic. Recent readings have been pretty bad & it was agreed all round that I should try... Coffee can cause spontaneous end Roman Bystrianyk, "Coffee can cause spontaneous end", Health Sentinel, December 7, 2005, Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. Although coffee drinking is often considered harmless, caffeine has... So many wonders Well, well! It's been a little while for me... DD is now 4 months old and boy does time fly! She's been sleeping a good... So many wonders xkatx When I had my 2nd dd 3.5 years after my 1st dd some people told me that that was the perfect gap developmentally. It worked out pretty... Could I buy temporary health insurance to cover the cost of birth Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward I think it's very unlikely you can do this is a cost efficient way. Think of it--if it were possible, lots of folks would do... Hop on Pop NOVEMBER 2, 2005 Hop on Pop BY ED RABIN I don't drink soda or allow my kids to have it because I've known for years about how bad it... pain relief options Went to antenatal clbuttes last night at the hospital we're booked in at and the topic was pain relief etc - Was pretty good in the fact that they say they... pain relief options oregonchick "Europe" is not a monolithic place. European countries do have drinking ages, and their own... just lost mucous plug what could this mean I'm 40 wks now. As you know, since wk 30 I've had preterm labor symptoms. Knowing when labor is starting "for sure" is a bit... just lost mucous plug what could this mean that the Hi Oregonchick Hope your not waiting to long, I kinda know how your feeling although your... prenatal clbuttes 2320 We went to what they call 'Parentcraft' sessions at our hospital. Thanks to reading mkp and a pregnancy book I knew most of the... prenatal clbuttes 2321 Well, as someone who teaches these clbuttes I am a bit biased :-) but I'll tell you a secret, I never took them myself. We couldn't afford... prenatal clbuttes 2322 Hi Just wanted to chip in about HypnoBirthing, and point out that HypnoBirthing is not really a method of pain management. It's about educating you that, when fear is not... What to eatdrink in third trimester midwife's advice 2323 There isn't any more saturated fat than the hamburger you might buy at home....(keep in mind that the fat cooks out...buying a lean ground beef simply means... What to eatdrink in third trimester midwife's advice 2324 Continuing the conversation... I guess that is where we differ. Contributes to hypertension. Yes. OK. I will say that we make hamburgers at home less often than... SIDS and Dummies I was pretty lucky with both my girls, as they learned how to find and replace their binky's pretty early on. Taylor was around 4-5 months old... Home birth ++ 2326 Mogget The only kick you need is one up the arse. I've had a midwife decide... Home birth ++ 2327 Broken promises and betrayals. I had a fab midwife, part of the local hospital. When I was 30 weeks, she told me she had resigned and no she couldn't be an independent midwife for the... Home birth ++ 2328 Andrea, where are from? If you are from the USA, you are highly mistaken on what you are calling a mole hill. I really wish it wasn't this... Home birth ++ 2329 Ericka Kammerer Erika, where are you from? Are you from the states? I was just wondering, since you think that this is far from true. No only is... Home birth ++ 2330 Mom x2 Yes. Do you have cases to cite? Because I'm aware of a few cases where it's been threatened, but I'm not aware of a... Home birth ++ Obscurity, linux 2331 Mogget writes: Look, this is melodramatic. Maybe it's just how you write, and really you do know what you're doing - but you're giving a different impression. If you... Home birth ++ 2332 Technically my 2nd and 3rd births were unbuttisted. In my 2nd I was just fast, had her 2 minutes after they pronounced me as only 5 cm dilated, so nobody caught... Home birth ++ Obscurity, linux 2333 Mogget writes: I'm so sorry to hear about your stressful situation. Since you're clear on what you want, here are some links... room temp for newborn 2334 oregonchick The rule of thumb I've heard and used is that the baby will be comfortable in one layer more than what you're comfortable in... So, if you're wearing a t... room temp for newborn 2335 I thought my baby would be fine with the 65 or so that I like the bedroom to be, but no dice. I live in Maine and it obviously gets... CHECKING CERVICAL DIALTION YOURSELF On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:57:01 GMT, "Jim and Janet Festa" Why do you believe that this is more likely to... Second visit to midwife No sugar in my blood and the glucometer gave me A-1. So far, no sign of diabetes. I've gained only 1 pound in the past four... Paternitiy Confusion I was a little worried about my child's father. This is my first pregnancy. I had a steady boyfriend that i cheated on one time. My last mentrual period... Not a happy chick Went to the midwife clinic this morning as I needed to get a form signed and get baby checked out as I have been having these horrible pains down below around pelvis area... Advice needed re test after possible miscarriage Hi guys, My girlfriend and I had a very strange day today. We are very anxious about her pregnancy as she was having some stomach... Advice needed re test after possible miscarriage 2341 Hugs Paul. Unfortunately, chemistry doesn't change from 1996 to now. And body chemistry doesn't change that fast, if your baby died yesterday, your body would take... Advice needed re test after possible miscarriage 2342 Hi I don't know how much help this info will be but here goes anyway. I found out I was pregnant and after checking my... Advice needed re test after possible miscarriage 2343 Gladdy I'm so so sorry you're experiencing this. This sounds almost exactly like what I went through - the ER... 18 Week Update It's been quite a long and stressful 18 weeks. Everything now is great and I hope it stays that... Not exactly energetic by nature You are probably going to love the first 6 months of motherhood then....having a newborn to 3-4 month old is the PERFECT excuse not to get out of... Carrier Question 2346 A pouch or sling for a man are really good, and frankly, I think a man wearing a baby is as lovey as hell. If you really... Carrier Question 2347 I'm with Ericka, I don't know much about the convertible from birth thing, we had trouble with... 19 Week Update So, I've pbutted the 19 week mark. Only a few more days 'til I reach the half-way point! In some ways, it seems to have pbutted really quickly but... Questions for just laboured mums The hospital where we had Nathan (SF CA), and both hospitals where Taylor (NC) and Addie (LV) were born provided hats, t-shirts and... Sorry BUT general consensus is that the antihistamines that cause drowsiness are ok, what I found was that taking one of those occasionally could help restore a rhythm of... Way OT: Any Londoners out there 2351 I'm not a Londoner, but I know a little as we live 45mins away on the train. It's... Way OT: Any Londoners out there 2352 Elizabeth, When I was there 3 years ago, and 10 before that, if you ignored the fact that everything was in Pounds instead of Dollars, the prices seemed about the same. Then you factor... The urge to push" question Okay, so I am a far way off from the point where this is going to be an issue, but I was just thinking... Does every... The urge to push" question I have heard of women not having the urge....but your posting makes me wonder what made you push? Was it at the urging of your caregivers... poll: weird fears For my mom, talking really doesn't change behavior...it just hurts her feelings. I know my fear is... Epidural insanity also: Patientcontrolled epidural anesthesiaPCEA PostedAndMailed: yes EPIDURAL INSANITY See the quote from Marsden Wagner, MD below. ALSO: PATIENT-CONTROLLED EPIDURAL ANESTHESIA-PCEA Question for Brendan Carvalho, MD et... On not keeping a pregnancy journal I got that book as a gift when pregnant the first time, with Nathan. I only got to week 24... Then I bought myself another copy for my next pregnancy, and only got to... what is it with doctors huh, ridiculous isn't it, though I do credit the doctors here (as in our local hospital), in that they very rarely to silly things in response to the babies large... Results Hi All Thought I would post the update on results ect, well went to hospital today as... Results : 2360 On Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:08:57 +0000 (UTC), "April & Bump" Heh...I could tell that with your blood pressure, as your systolic went up quite a bit more... Results : 2361 Elfanie I was remembering incorrectly; it results in more fetal rests and does not appear to affect... Results : 2362 Elfanie I'll email you. :-) Once kidneys are leaky, the quanbreastative reading in a 24-hour catch reflects dietary protein, because once they're leaky, the protein molecules are able to slip right... Results : 2363 April & Bump I am not sure is 138 over 74 is a It may depend a little bit on... Fluoridation vs. child love abuse treatment PostedAndMailed: yes SAIN Coordinator Sheila Silva: Please see the very end of this post. FLUORIDATION VS. CHILD love ABUSE TREATMENT "Some... Those loveual buttaults again also: Profluoride cranks and yahoos: They really are contagioning the water THOSE loveUAL buttAULTS AGAIN (also: the bizarre obstetric practice of asphyxiating babies and robbing blood from them)... ALSO: PRO-FLUORIDE CRANKS... homebirth in principle, but not in practice 2366 Anne I've been thinking about this, I suppose my confusion is that whenever I talk openly about my views on birth and my own experiences then I get looked at as if... homebirth in principle, but not in practice 2367 Thanks Larry, when I wrote that I was specifically thinking of the husband of a friend of mine, she would have quite liked a homebirth, she is a... Bigger that a house and christmas has become the bad part of my year Hello everyone, I'm at 28 weeks a can wait for the newest member of our family. I fell as big as a house, I can't move... Bigger that a house and christmas has become the bad part of my year! 2369 Julie, I think it's completely normal to be sad at this time in your life, at least in... Bigger that a house and christmas has become the bad part of my year! 2370 Julie, I'm having trouble understanding what the problem is. Okay, so you are feeling big, but that... Bigger that a house and christmas has become the bad part of my year! 2371 I'm would like to thank all of you! Lots of words of wisdom and comfort! One thing has changed sinces my last post, I found the... Bigger that a house and christmas has become the bad part of my year! 2372 First of all, you are pregnant, and that means you are full of hormones that are working their... privatesl Birth Not Linked to Urinary Incontinence privatesl Birth Not Linked to Urinary Incontinence NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Nov 30 - Compared with their nulliparous sisters, women who have given birth privateslly... privatesl birth linked to urinary incontinence was privatesl birth not linked... PostedAndMailed: yes privatesL BIRTH LINKED TO URINARY INCONTINENCE... Jo posted "privatesl Birth Not Linked To Urinary Incontinence" a Reuters story about... privatesl Birth Not Linked to Urinary Incontinence PostedAndMailed: yes Jo, Thanks for posting the Reuters report. I hope the results are reproduced. The Reuter's article stated: I didn't see any genital prolapse results mentioned so I went to PubMed (see... Level II Ultrasound How invasive (or non-invasive) is this? Is it basically the same as the standard one but... Level II Ultrasound 2377 cjra I don't know the answer regarding the power of the machine. With Luke I had a Level II ultrasound. This was done by a more experienced... Level II Ultrasound 2378 You've been given lots of great info. A Level II technically has nothing to do with the machine, just how in depth the fetus is examined, although the hospital or radiology... Level II Ultrasound 2379 It's as invasive (or non-invasive) as standard u-s. It seemed to me the machine had... Level II Ultrasound 2380 Joybelle Ah, it's nice to see I'm not alone... I think that's what I'm doing - to make... Level II Ultrasound 2381 clubfoot, to drop myself proceeded I had to smile when I read your last sentence here about worrying about the stress of... Level II Ultrasound 2382 cjra I could be wrong, but I think it's really more in the expertise interpreting it than it is a matter of higher powered machines (though the machines... Level II Ultrasound 2383 A level II u-s can definitively diagnose some issues, like spina bifida, cleft pallet, absence of major organs like liver, or heart or brain deformities, but... Synagis question Hello. We have premature son who gets his synagis injections to prevent RSV. Yesterday we went for his... Synagis question 2385 Thanks Mark for the quick response. My son got jaundice and something with his belly button, an infection I... Synagis question 2386 Sdores My son was a late talker. He began speech therapy when he was 2, but, I feel that our constantly trying to keep... Follow up question re: Level II us I'm not sure that your previous m-c would be factored into your triple screen results. And I'm not sure if your age alone, 36, is enough to make your triple... Artificial Light At Night Stimulates Breast Cancer Growth In Laboratory Artificial Light At Night Stimulates Breast Cancer Growth In Laboratory Mice Results from a new study in laboratory mice show that nighttime exposure to artificial light stimulated the growth of human... Breast Milk Expressing 2389 Hi, thanks for the info everyone - EDD is Jan 9. I might just try expressing... Breast Milk Expressing 2390 Linda What are you actually doing with the community band? Conducting? Playing? Organizing? You could have your... Breast Milk Expressing 2391 Linda Not really. If you get the hang of manual expression, it's really not that aggressive. And it's not that action... Humidifier recs Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward We've noticed a difference in our kiddo when we use the humidifier, and when we don't. She doesn't get as many dry, crusty boogers in her nose when... had the ultrasoundgood news and bad news mc ment So, for various reasons, we decided to have the ultrasound at 20 weeks. And the results turned out to be rather shocking. It turns out that until 5 or 6 weeks ago, I was carrying... had the ultrasoundgood news and bad news mc ment Sorry for the stress you are going through. With a loss prior to 20 weeks... Ultrasound question heart chambers not visible 2395 Carlye, Usually level II u-s's are not scheduled until 18-20 weeks, as that's when all major organs should be large enough... Ultrasound question heart chambers not visible 2396 Thanks, Jamie. Yeah, this ultrasound was really supposed to just be a dating ultrasound. That's what was on the slip... Ultrasound question heart chambers not visible 2397 My guess is that it's not that they couldn't see them because they don't exist, it's that the baby wasn't positioned correctly to get a good view. And u-s techs are very... Ultrasound question heart chambers not visible 2398 feeling properly chastised) I know, I know... I don't really mean that I want to be the good and obedient patient... Ultrasound question heart chambers not visible 2399 I think part of the reason that this happened is that your doctor had no intention of letting you have a... Ultrasound question heart chambers not visible 2400 16 weeks is too early to look at the fetal heart. When the sonographer marks "four chamber view" on the u-s report, they aren't just counting... Ultrasound question heart chambers not visible 2401 That may be the case for her. I don't know what they were looking for or what the findings were from her 16 week... How to Get Sick: Stay Out of the Sun A Modern Prescription for Illness You have probably heard from some critics of sun exposure that the sun's UV rays... info for those TTC Hello! Just a quick note to tell those who are trying to conceive their first child to tell of another newsgroup... Anyone own the Inglesina Clbuttic stroller 2404 what in particular do you like about it? the vast majority of the features that I noticed and though, oh that would be good, we have anyway in our 3 wheeler. Think... Anyone own the Inglesina Clbuttic stroller 2405 You know, I think a lot of aesthetic issues become secondary to practical issues, for many people at least. I love the look of the old fashioned style carriage, but couldn't see using one for... Anyone own the Inglesina Clbuttic stroller 2406 I've only had my baby 3 weeks now and I can tell you that you'd want to use the... Anyone own the Inglesina Clbuttic stroller 2407 Oh yeah, I found the large storage compartment on the Graco to be incredibly useful and necessary. And... Anyone own the Inglesina Clbuttic stroller 2408 Is it usable when the child is 1+ years old and sitting up? Is it comfortable for a toddler... 2 days over.. could this baby be waiting for Xmas I can just imagine it.... my dear MIL is serving out an amazing Xmas dinner... Nikki I'm not sure how predictive your grandfather's sisters or your cousins would be, for you to have... Does everyone have mixed feelings was mixed purpose' That's funny. We've never had unprotected love without a resulting pregnancy either. And my grandmother had 15 kids. And every time I got pregnant, even though I thought I was open... Stethoscope instead of the Doppler how often do you have to refill it though? I think the longest you can leave the water in... High Blood Pressure 2413 Hi, I did have blood pressure going slightly up starting from week 36 or 37 in my first pregnancy, and while the midwife decided to keep... High Blood Pressure 2414 I had high pressures too, but not "high enough", until I went in and my alkaline phosphatase was 2500! normal is 200 or so... Not again 2415 Thanks so much all. I did pbutted a very large amount of tissue yesterday and now I am waitting for my doc. 's office to... Not again 2416 Hi Kath My advise to you is to rest until you can get reasurrance one... Switching from hospital to midwife care 2417 I don't think NSTs are standard of care until some point postdates. I also am not sure that NSTs have ever been... Switching from hospital to midwife care 2418 Post dates, or, any other risk factor for uteroplacental insufficiency or fetal dissolution. Some examples: hypertension, multifetal pregnancies, oligohydramnios, decreased fetal movement, history of stillbirth, growth restriction, maternal drug... Switching from hospital to midwife care 2419 in a normal pregnancy in the UK, even if you are officially under OB care you wouldn't have non stress tests unless you get to 41 weeks, GBS tests are also not routine. NSTs tend... OT and Cross posted 2420 Oh April MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and little baby.....i am so sorry i haven't been here for u life has been pretty rough this... OT and Cross posted 2421 BAH, HUMBUG!!!! Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year, Please accept my thoughts, good wishes and prayers, that... Do enemas prevent episiotomy infections PostedAndMailed: yes DO ENEMAS PREVENT EPISIOTOMY INFECTIONS? WILLIAMS OBSTETRICS 2001: "A cleansing enema often is given...Contamination... Easier birth also: The Governor vs. Chiropractic PostedAndMailed: yes EASIER BIRTH Pregnant women: Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% and it's easy to allow your birth canal to open the "extra" up to... Sbreastch in my side Merry Christmas to all, I hope you all got what you wanted this year.... My EDD is today... although, if all is well, I can't imagine... Standard prenatal testing in U.S. loss ment, and ranting sorry 2425 carlye I went for a very low intervention pregnancy and birth, and I did it with a midwife practice, and only met with an OB... Standard prenatal testing in U.S. loss ment, and ranting sorry 2426 Absoulutely. I didn't mean that standard of care is exclusively based on evidence, experience, and judgement - perhaps to be more clear I should have said "partly based on..." The fact that medicolegal concerns drive standards... Standard prenatal testing in U.S. loss ment, and ranting sorry 2427 alath Well, I think there's more than enough blame to go around. For instance, midwives are sued far less often than OBs (even when taking into... Standard prenatal testing in U.S. loss ment, and ranting sorry 2428 alath Yep, that too. And, of course, that's a problem that is compounded by the... so stupid I know but 2429 Hi Betsy I know that on the actual day of the labour I will be fine and it will just go natural as it always has done in the past but I still get... so stupid I know but 2430 April & Bump" wrote in message ... Do you remember it was me a few months back saying the same thing? It is scary. I was due... Kick, would you Hi there - I wouldn't freak out, but I would get it checked. On the other hand what I've realised is that babies are all different... The Meaning of Childhood Diseases excerpt The Meaning of Childhood Diseases What role the so-called childhood diseases play in the development of children has been the subject of many discussions. Reports of developmental leaps are frequent... Moses Basket I never thought the moses basket was as practical as it was cute. We ended up using loaned bbuttinets for both girls... Maternal Serum Test Came Back as "Slightly Higher Risk" 2434 Well we did our level II detailed ultrasound yesterday and the doc was not able to reduce the risk. She could not reduce the risk because the little bugger would not cooperate and get... Maternal Serum Test Came Back as "Slightly Higher Risk" 2435 LineVoltageHalogen Honestly, the PGD has already given you that, and the amnio is subject to similar sorts of error. Mathematically, a clean amnio will reduce the... Maternal Serum Test Came Back as "Slightly Higher Risk" 2436 LineVoltageHalogen I don't know if this helps or make things worse, but your odds of having a special needs child resulting from something other than DS that is undetectable prenatally is likely quite a bit... is it normal sickness TMI involved Hi Peeps I am now 37 weeks pregnant and in the last week or two I have been suffering more from sickness than I did at the... Probable IUGR" 2438 Even under better conditions, late term u-s is not very accurate at determining fetal weight-size. It can easily be off by a pound and a half... Probable IUGR" 2439 I think it is important to distinguish between IUGR and SGA - which people rarely seem... breastfeeding 2440 I am currently pumping and bottle feeding, for some of the same reasons you listed... I don't want to feed in public, I don't want the baby 100% dependant on me for every single feeding... breastfeeding 2441 oregonchick It's not time for you to like it yet. You're still in the tough part. At 3 weeks, I still hated everything. :) I think I finally realized that I... Sorted I'm back and feeling much better. To cut a long story short, I did find a midwife, Melody, with whom I'm very happy... Expect an Internal 2443 I'm just remembering stuff from the bedrest yahoogroup I hung about on, there were a lot of... Expect an Internal 2444 Anne Rogers I think they are just looking for signs of preterm labor? I'll have to ask more questions at my next appointment. There is no ultrasound at that one so we'll have more time... Desperately miserable complete breakdown Gest. Diabetes advice I apologize for the horrible dump nature of this message, but I desperately need to get it off my chest and am hoping this will be a supportive venue. There's an actual request for... UPDATE and thanks Desperately miserable complete breakdown Gest. Diabetes advice Cheri Stryker snippage Thank you so much to everyone, for the advice and the just plain... UPDATE and thanks Desperately miserable complete breakdown Gest. Diabetes advice Cheri Stryker There is utterly no way anyone should even be discussing* insulin unless you have very out of control levels even with good effort on the diet front. There... Desperately miserable complete breakdown Gest. Diabetes advice 2448 I have no advice on GD, but God can I relate to your post! I do hope your husband is supportive, even in his limited time at home. I just gave... Desperately miserable complete breakdown Gest. Diabetes advice 2449 hey cheri, poor you! snip i had GD. i am quite horrified that they have not give you any nutritional plan. And i would absolutely... She called off the epidural... PostedAndMailed: yes SHE CALLED OFF THE EPIDURAL... Bryna "...The hospital environment made me feel more tense immediately and I was not happy about... Babies, exercise and Dr. Meg Jordan PostedAndMailed: yes BABIES, EXERCISE AND DR. MEG JORDAN OPEN LETTER (archived for global access; see below) Dr. Meg Jordan, PhD, RN President Global Health Media And via Connie St. John St. John Group... Selling my pregnancy, childbirth, women's health books and videos. List #2 This is List #2. Please let me know what you want and if you will be using PayPal or sending a check. PLANNING AHEAD... Selling my pregnancy, childbirth, women's health books and videos. List #1 Please let me know what you want and if you will be using PayPal or sending a check. VHS Videos: PREGNANCY WORKOUT - video Safe and Effective Exercises to Keep You Fit While You're Expecting... why did you choose formula I'm a breastfeeding mom and have always buttumed that I would be. So it comes as a surprise to me... why did you choose formula I will not be answering your questions as directly as I should, in the sense that I breastfed DD for 8 months and... Baby not grown for 4 weeks I'm buttuming what you mean is that her fundal height measurement has not changed in the past four weeks. This is... Toddler sleeping question My one year old requires either walking or rocking to sleep and with a pacifier. I was trying to get her out of this habit and was trying to... Toddler sleeping question Mommy Mommy She'll have to learn to adapt to a different system. And, given that kids are flexible and smart, she'll likely do that just fine. Once again, she'll have to adapt. That's just... No evidence cough syrups work: panel Maggie Fox, "No evidence cough syrups work: panel", Reuters UK, January 9, 2006, Link: Over-the-counter cough medicines... Pregnant Sorry to bother you all with another one of those 'is she pregnant' questions. I'm 17. I had love with my girlfriend on 12-19-05. Her periods are always on time, 28 days... Pregnant 2461 dissolution? snip God, how scary for you! And, most likely, for her, too. The positive thing is, it sounds like this has the chance to be a good learning experience for you. Some... Pregnant 2462 We both dont have any stds, but thank you for bringing that up. Yes, I know that... Pregnant 2463 let the strength of the responses you're getting freak you out more...I'm sure everyone here... Pregnant 2464 Well thanks guys and gals, I'll call the Planned Parenthood soon and see what they have to say. As for the test, yeah, I hope she'll want to take it soon. No... Pregnant 2465 Yes, it does seem that I have 'dodged a bullet'. Well, I really have no point in continuing this thread any longer, but I want to thank you... Pregnant wrap up dissolution? snip Well, DUH. You're a teenager. That's why everyone gets so hacked about teen love... Pregnant 2467 dissolution? Huh? Why on earth would being pregnant mean that she has to stay home and "take care of herself"? I don't mean to suggest that it's easy socially to be... Pregnant 2468 As someone else mentioned, the gf wouldn't have to quit school becuase she's pregnant, at least not right away. Many schools still... Pregnant 2469 You say that you are not against end, but that's clearly not what you mean... Pregnant 2470 Just my two cents. An end can be an emotionally hard thing to go through. If she needs (which she... My big butt baby and labor clbuttes Well tonight was the first of four labor clbutt that I have to take for my materity center. My big butt baby of a husband didn't want... My big butt baby and labor clbuttes 2472 Ericka replied: which means the way forward is to make him want to do it, or at least accept that is a necessary thing for him to do have you talked about the birth... My big butt baby and labor clbuttes 2473 I agree with Ericka, sadly. However do not give up on him yet. Try writing him a letter explaining all this (in a neutral space, don't use blame or "you this" "you that... How do you explain the choice The Case Against Circumcision (reply) #2 by: gristastic The subject didn't come up with our intact twins until they... How do you explain the choice 2475 Then where's your links to support Nog's "perception" (translation: "fee-yul-ing"). Free clue: A "feeling" is not a means... How do you explain the choice 2476 I am sitting here laughing my butt off listening to all of this very stupid diatribe go back and forth over all... How do you explain the choice 2477 Few points: - Study performed in the part of the Africa with 32% HIV prevalence among females, with vastly different lifestyles and hygienic standards than in the U.S., where transmission of HIV through... How do you explain the choice 2478 Society You need links for common sense? Ok, here is one that looked at all the research done in regards to... infection control and water jugs at bedsides the night after Nathanael was born I was desparately thirsty, I could not get out of bed to get myself a drink and if I asked I was brought a tiny cup, which... oh how lucky you are 2480 There are very few hospitals that "offer" epidural. But since our national sanitary system consider it "non necessary", you have to be very very lucky if you manage to have... oh how lucky you are 2481 See my above apology, Sara. I didn't realize this was a problem with "me" -- I thought it was an incompatibility with your newsreader. You definitely should... oh how lucky you are 2482 Elle My kids were not tall enough to use the walker until they were old enough to crawl, stand and cruise... Newborn Eating oO rach Oo. My first baby had a hard time staying awake to eat in the very... Will Brad dump Angelina after she has the baby and looks all gross She won't be the same Angelina after she has the kid, that's for sure. It's gonna be implant... Vitamin C makes vaccination unecessary 2485 This never talks about what happens when well-packaged lies are, in fact, being presented to the public from the get-go. The anti-vaxers are a fine example. That's not a... allopath suppressing Klenner Latest is hardly the word, probably discovered in the 30's in the lab, proven to work in clinical practice in the 50's... Vitamin C makes vaccination unecessary 2487 john Learn to read for comprehension: I said it would take you 2 minutes to call your astrologer, give... Vitamin C makes vaccination unecessary 2488 That is your logic, we usually see ourselves in others. To even suggest such an idiotic idea means you have it in your brain, as... Should I fire this guy because he bought his degree from the internet Hey guys, I posted this on another board and the verdict I got was to fire... Vitex sideeffects or imminent breakdown Hi all - apologies for the long post but I am in need of some real help! Vital Stats: 32 y.o., 5'8... Vitex sideeffects or imminent breakdown Thanks Jamie and Elle - some more great information. I have not heard of Wild Yam but will certainly take this next cycle. My period... Repeated antibiotic use in pregnancy Hi all. I'm leaving shortly for a doctor's appointment where I suspect I'll be diagnosed with a sinus infection and given antibiotics. It'll be the 3rd sinus infection and course of antibiotics during my... 38 weeks update My midwife visited yesterday and everything is looking really good for a home birth. She left Syntocinon in the fridge and the birth pool too The baby... 38 weeks update Elfanie It's common practice here in New Zealand to leave a couple of ampules of syntocinon at home in the fridge before a planned homebirth. This is generally done in case of... TODDLER REFUSING TO EAT Hi Parents - My 13 month old daughter is not eating properly these days. Even a week back she was eating some things(which has to be her choice though) but now she... Cats and babies 2496 I've always been a cat person, and we had one cat when we brought Taylor home, who was 18 years old and died a... Cats and babies 2497 Okay, I would very much discourage nipping, biting and clawing as play behaviors. Really. It has nothing to do with letting her "be a cat" and everything about appropriate behavior and dominance. You need... We're trying again Well, it's been a while since I last stopped in, so I figured since we switched our Internet provider and I finally got around the getting the... Book Recommendation 2499 Amy, "the toddler years will be a lot easier on me..." "I don't even have much fear of the teen years..." I hope you print this out and put... Book Recommendation 2500 I agree with all of that. My point is that Amy is currently the mother of a... Book Recommendation 2501 Jamie))) I'm sure you're doing a great job! I found myself today thinking about how we're doing pretty well handling both DS1 and DS2 right now and then reminding... Book Recommendation 2502 Actually, that was creative license. We don't watch much Barney here at all. I'm not... Book Recommendation 2503 Chookie Oh, you've hit the nail right on the head. I had EXTREMELY unrealistic expectations about motherhood. I thought that the baby would wake up... Book Recommendation 2504 Oh dear, were you reading Babywise? :-0 This is where I don't quite follow you. What exactly are you doing that... Book Recommendation 2505 Amy But you have to understand that those things were special for you because your mother did them with you. You might do something different with your daughter... Book Recommendation 2506 Chookie But even then, it seems to imply that PPD is a personality disorder, when many believe that it has... Book Recommendation 2507 However, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (= an atbreastude adjustment?) works quite well on people suffering mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Of course, it is often... Book Recommendation 2508 And also, research indicates that babies brought up in a stressful situation grow up to be anxious adults -- ie, our physiological wiring is affected... Book Recommendation 2509 Hi all, I've given myself some time to think about all the responses in this thread - and I want you to know that I've read them, am thinking about them, and I appreciate them. I... Stroller recommendations Hi folks: My husband and I were out checking out strollers today, trying to figure out which one is best for us. I saw that the Graco Quattro Tour Travel... Kind of milk after 2YO 2511 Apparently my pediatrician is semi-controversial, but he told us that when Taylor turned one, and switched from formula to milk, that she could... Kind of milk after 2YO 2512 Jamie Clark Well, it all boils down to where else they're getting fat. The big concern before 2 years old is that the nervous system is still developing, with one of the... 38 wks Don and Lucille You should know that induction for gestational diabetes is controversial (especially if it's been well controlled), as is induction for suspected large baby. Also... Another BFP, mixed emotions I know exactly how you feel. I am so sorry for youe losses.,... but there is more , isn't it? The "every month" dance and worry waitting for the period... C section because of back problems In such complicated case, you will probably find phisician pro and phisician against c-section in her case. Moreover it... Shaken Baby Syndrome And Multiple Vaccinations: An Investigation Dr. Yazbak, a pediatrician, now devotes his time to the research of autoimmune regressive autism and vaccine... FAO Ericka, GD 2517 Ericka, I agree with the factual basis of what you have written, so I'm not actually contradicting anything here... FAO Ericka, GD 2518 alath I agree as a matter of policy or statistics, but when you're an individual wondering what to do for yourself, it's a different issue. If I'm... FAO Ericka, GD 2519 Ericka Kammerer A couple of weeks ago I came across an article about a recent study carried out on a thousand pregnant women with GD, as defined by the... Allergies in pregnancy can I do anything for them except suffer I will ask my doc, but figured I'd ask around what others have done. I've had a cough since ~Dec 29 that... waiting for an epidural Anonymama I think it tends to vary somewhat. In general, somewhere around 7cm it ramps up during "transition" and is hairy. On the other hand, it's usually pretty quick to get from... How far can prenatal depression go I'm desperate for an answer to why I've been sick, virtually nonstop, since the beginning of November. I have had identifiable illnesses -- three sinus infections, a... How far can prenatal depression go 2523 Ericka I exercise pretty religiously when I'm moderately healthy, but a lot of my illnesses have... How far can prenatal depression go 2524 You are pregnant. That's reason enough. In many women, that makes their immune systems a lot less effective... Baby Slings 2525 KD I thought that a sling would be great for my third baby who's now 3 weeks old, since I have a 4 yo and a 2 yo. So... Baby Slings 2526 Let me see, not good for the baby is too strong a word. Let me rephrase... Ladies with April due dates 2527 LietoFine Close enough! We need the company, lol. Well shoot. I'm buttuming my glucose test was OK as I haven't heard from them. We bought our... Ladies with April due dates 2528 Nikki I'll answer myself, lol. I'm feeling very pregnant as of late. I get winded easily and have to suppress... Birth Story 2529 Hi all...well I am about to tell my birth story of Joanna Leigh born Wednesday 25th at 11pm with a head of black hair and blue eyes and perfect... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2530 depends how long you are going to be in hospital, with my first I stayd 48hrs, and within the first 24 I was glad I... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2531 Elfanie Except when she came to stay with me in Thailand, she is a relatively easy guest... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2532 Jamie Clark She doesn't have to stay that long, but she can't fly over every few weeks, and would... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2533 The longest my MIL has ever come to visit for was about 2 weeks but she left for 4 days in the middle... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2534 Jamie Clark DH is the saint here, because he doesn't even question it... My family has only been here once... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2535 Ericka Kammerer Let me follow up a bit more. I think what's disturbed me about this whole thread is the either-or black-white tone. Why does it have to... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2536 I think you are right, everyone does interpret based on their own experiences. For many people, inviting someone into their birthing room and sharing that particular intimate... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2537 cjra I think that's part of what gets to the crux of the issue: Who has a right to be there? Who has an expectation... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2538 Ericka Kammerer Ok, I'll agree with you. Even the partner may not have the 'right', but IMO has more claim... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2539 cjra As I said, I don't think that's always true, at least to judge from the substantial number of folks who have told me... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2540 Jamie Clark Whereas, when I have suffered personal losses of some sort that didn't directly affect other family members1, I... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2541 Anne Rogers Really? Maybe a cultural difference. Most grandmothers-to-be that I know would love to be in the delivery room, but recognize that it's the mother's prerogative to... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2542 despite what the notices say I've never heard of anyone being disallowed, but then I've never heard of anyone being there other than partner, doula, and... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2543 Circe Well, yes, I am not exactly "crunchy," but I am also very much a liberal... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2544 actually they are things we have said to excuse them, rather than that being what they say... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2545 Acceptance is a good thing. Reality is what is is, and wishing won't make it any different... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2546 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward No hard and fast policy, you never know when you are going to want to show off your little one, need some help... Visitors: when to start receiving them 2547 I am also on the private side but it depends much on how close you are to people (although having people stay with you can be too... 39 week update Things are still looking good. The baby is still head down - right down - I waddle :) I had a... Question for cosleepers 2549 Amy When our son was about 4 months old we put the crib in our bedroom, took one side off, and shoved it up against our bed. Then at night when he... Question for cosleepers 2550 Amy, the more I hear about your little critter, the more she sounds like my guy. Difficult to get to sleep from the very start. Never... Question for cosleepers 2551 Taylor was a terrible sleeper from pretty early on. Once she really woke up, in that newborn period, she didn't... Question for cosleepers 2552 Amy Does she always scream bloody liquidate when you put her in the crib? (I.e... Question for cosleepers 2553 Amy Here's my guess, which could be completely* off: I think it's natural for babies to need to... Question for cosleepers 2554 Do you have any interesting crib toys and or mobiles in the crib? If so, try putting her in the crib when she is awake and playful and happy... April and Joanna's story 2555 Sweetie I see people here that may feel, as I, disempowered to help you and so we seek action, but your course of action should be just as you say for now until... April and Joanna's story 2556 Hi Kath, we have a good solicitor who is doing her upmost to sort out more hours in the contact sessions. When my husband first had the meeting about... Choosing Organic Meryl Barr, "Choosing Organic", Health Sentinel, January 29, 2006, An article in the February 2006 issue of Consumer Reports magazine reports that nearly two thirds of consumers... water again today was my first Maternity Services Liason Committee meeting, the water issue had been followed up by other members of the committee as well as my sharing the information I had found... water again! 2559 Haven given birth at the same hospital as you, my overall impression of the place was that they were too busy to be as helpful as they could... water again! 2560 I see little evidence for there being much better care for c-section mums, marginally better, but not much. Discharge is a tricky one, it is time consuming, but also low priority, but of... What are valid health reasons for induction 2561 carlye Evidence seems to suggest that in the absence of GD they're completely unwarrented. Evidence seems equivocal on whether they are warranted in cases where there's GD. The studies... What are valid health reasons for induction 2562 cjra I was induced with my second because we found out near term that he had heart defects that would cause him to... Rollocoaster again. Wish me luck Hi all (Thinking so much of April and precious bump) I had my last MC last decem. and tracked ovulation after with new... UPDATE 2564 It was a blessing that the social worker didnt turn up because along with gaurdian was still very against me BF but the rest of the team and health professions... UPDATE 2565 Court went really well today, social worker didnt turn up which looked really bad on him and there was a lot... muscle toning and childbirthfetal positioning Hi, As someone who hopes to be able to safely and successfully VBA2C in the future, and is currently about a month into some serious exercise and weight loss, I am... muscle toning and childbirthfetal positioning Interesting -- never thought about the back, even though it seems kind of obvious now that you mention it. I'm also hoping that the doctor will have more confidence if... Stats on Midwifeattended births in the US Anne Rogers I think the above model is becoming more common because insurance companies are recognising a midwife's time is much cheaper than a doctor's time, but it's still... Midwives in New Mexico A lot of relevant data can be gleaned on the Internet. Eg, for New Mexico... Midwives are licensed in the state of New Mexico. Both CNMs and direct entry midwives. CNMs are regulated and... Birth Story of Sophie Jade Finally got round to writing up the full birth story of Sophie Jade (for anyone's that interested!). She'll be... IUGR Baby Share your stories I think the long term health risks are just the same as those for small babies... Baby's eating I don't remember how old Holly is, but basically, they keep taking more and more, or at least more and more... Should I have a 3rd child I am a 33 year old mother of a 5 1-2 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. I'm a stay-at-home mom and love my children dearly. My son... Should I have a 3rd child 2574 I think you need to think about your life now, to me there sounds like some resentment issues between you and your 2nd child. You say you have no... Should I have a 3rd child 2575 Thanks for the responses thus far. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have no resentment towards my 2nd child at all. My... Should I have a 3rd child 2576 My first 2 were 3.5 years apart like your first 2, but then we accidentally got... Former science chief: 'MMR fears coming true Former science chief: 'MMR fears coming true' By SUE CORRIGAN, Mail on Sunday A former Government medical officer responsible for deciding whether medicines are safe has accused the Government of "utterly inexplicable complacency" over... Shiny update with pics Because you asked... some of these are "found" pictures from a while ago. She was 2 days old... she has NEVER been that chubby since, relative to length. At the Midwifery... Good exercises to help wnatural childbirth Anne Rogers I do have the Bradley book. I'm reading it from start to finish; guess I haven't gotten to the exercises yet. I mean, I've gotten to some of the breathing, visualization, and... Update on the Joanna situation 2580 I do know what you mean, who is trying to find one? It still shouldn't be taking this about of... Update on the Joanna situation 2581 Hi Anne The solictior has a name in mind and I am 99% sure that... How do you explain the choice 2582 Mazel! You made the right decision! Like many of her estrogen-driven ilk, Mary places emotion before reason! Ask her why she chose to... How do you explain the choice 2583 The topic is circumcision, not Jews (unless you suggest the whole of being jewish is being clipped), and not NYC. I am Jewish, I have... How do you explain the choice 2584 The wife of The Gordon's Fisherman?ehe Mary chimed in a month ago with a beaut that had to be rubutted... How do you explain the choice 2585 But most of the high clbutt trim, as you put it, doesn't live in America. All I've seen is obese low clbutt trim. The high clbutt trim is in... How do you explain the choice 2586 Avenger Really!? On what Third-World planet?ehe Last I checked, Heidi Fleiss & Sidney Biddle Barrows (aka The Mayflower Madam... How do you explain the choice 2587 After another extended weekend pbutt from the insane asylum, Avenger returns to fingerpaint the following... Sweet Jew Goes Down I'm am not anti semitic. I'm in the wealthiest group sweet jew. Besides most of those wealthy jews are only wealthy until they get prosecuted for fraud... Sweet Jew Goes Down 2589 Snipped most of Avenger's ongoing War & Peace SPHIEL on anti-Semitic psychobabble: Avenger Yes you are! Racially tolerant people do not... Sweet Jew Goes Down 2590 Praise the Jews, and watch another anti-Semite Close, but no cigar! As a whole (can't... Sweet Jew Goes Down 2591 Snipped a S-load of jealously insane lies from Avenger, who is a prime example as... Scared 2592 Congrats to you both. I'm sure SS will soon figure out that Joanna is better off back home with her 2 loving parents. Keep your chin up and don't... Scared 2593 Congrats to you both. I'm sure SS will soon figure out that Joanna is better off back home with her 2 loving parents. Keep... Make it a level field mighty silent around, but it created a good stir at this (there's three postings here, mine, other, and mine) 'Inequities in the distribution of what have come... Natural induction 2595 Haha I thought the taste was bad as well! I'm not a tea OR coffee drinker... I'll take some juice... big clot pbutted after love 1st trimester 2596 WOW - still pregnant somehow! ...went to the hospitalthis AM for a final scan & D+C - and... big clot pbutted after love 1st trimester 2597 WOW - still pregnant somehow! ...went to the hospitalthis AM for a final scan & D+C - and lo and behold the scan showed a... big clot pbutted after love 1st trimester 2598 Hi No I have not had bleeding after love during my last pregnancy but I did suffer from a large blood loss so I know how... big clot pbutted after love 1st trimester 2599 Well under the circumstances everything is going well, on a number of occasions we have been told that contact with Joanna is going great and there are no concerns at present which... NuvaRing prescription question I use NuvaRing and I remember when my Gyno gave it to me. I told her that I didn... Told my OB I was leaving her for my midwife Thanks for the comments. DH is not a typical man I guess ;-). He's the champion of natural medicine-ayurvedic health etc. He's not a huge supporter of western medicine (I am, and work... Is it possible to have your period and still be pregnant I've been having pregnancy symptoms such as very big breasts for the last almost month. I shouldn't be pregnant as I use NuvaRing but stuff happens and lord... Is it possible to have your period and still be pregnant I honestly have not been under a lot of stress lately. I have had tests in the past for my hormones and the only... Back pain KR I know what you mean!! I am experiencing the same thing, although saying I walk normally is a bit of a... Setting a routine advice needed 2605 I think, first of all, that you are going to have to start getting her up at 7-7:30am, which should make her tired by 9-10-11am. Let her sleep for an hour... Setting a routine advice needed 2606 I'm trying to set a bedtime routine for Emily-Rose. I'm not too sure if she is too young to be... Cloth Diaper Questions I'm going a little bonkers trying to get this figured out. If I convince dh I'll go the prefold route with covers... Another update on my situation transverse lie ECV...Good news! 2608 Oh, je! Hmmmm. I wonder what your birth plans are. :-) There are a lot of ifs, ands... Another update on my situation transverse lie ECV...Good news! 2609 LMAO - good one :-) My doctor will do a privatesl birth if the first baby is head... Another update on my situation transverse lie ECV...Good news Kathy Odds are good that baby will stay head down at this point. Don't slouch. Sit up straight, and sitting cross- legged is especially good for helping you stay in a position that encourages... Doula 2611 Brigid Nope. Those babies come out one way or another and the doula has little... Doula 2612 Hi Brigid, I see you are posting from Canada. Someone has already gone over the "need" issue. We are... Doula 2613 On Tue, 21 Feb 2006 20:38:28 -0500, "Brigid" Ok....I am a doula...and I will give you my personal opinion on your questions... No....you absolutely do not need... Doula 2614 Thanks to everyone for your responses. I do understand that a doula's role can be extremely beneficial in certain situations. But it's like what some of you say. My first instinct is not to be... update on fibroids and "getting the baby out Liz, your doctor is bonkers. I had my third kid by my second VBAC, 10 lb 4 ounces, I was age 41, 42 weeks gestation, and even at that no... The Pregnancy Decision Thanks to everyone for responding. I do realize that I overthink everything way too much so I appreciate receiving other points of view. I do... the saga goes on My physiotherapist has discharged me, not because I am better or on the mend, but because I am... Neurologist Appointment We had Taylor's appointment with the Neurologist on Tuesday, and overall, it went well. The Neurologist took her entire history again, including birthfamily stuff as well as what actually happened in the days preceding her... refusing an epidural Hello, This is my first question here, so I hope it comes across ok! I am 24 weeks pregnant. This is my first baby, but my 5th pregnancy following 4 early... refusing an epidural 2620 Hi! The others have given you excellent advice. I can only chime in that if you do not intend to use an epidural, you would be well advised to work on other alternative methods... refusing an epidural 2621 Congratulations! Everyone has been giving you good advice, so I thought I'd chime in with my positive natural childbirth story. This was my first child and I... refusing an epidural 2622 Hi group :) Thank you all so much for your supportive replies. I think now I have the confidence to... refusing an epidural 2623 you've already found how much care differs from area to area, hospital to hospital, but the good news is that epidural rates... refusing an epidural 2624 Hi Lucy, Congrats! I mostly just lurk here, but had to chime in with my 2 cents and positive... refusing an epidural 2625 Hi Lucy Congrats on your pregnancy!!! I had my first at a birthing center and my second at... refusing an epidural 2626 lucy-h Welcome :-) Congratulations!! I would be very up front with them that you need to talk about this now and... refusing an epidural 2627 lucy-h Lucy, What country are you in? It has become clear to me through this group that that can greatly affect... refusing an epidural 2628 lucy-h I would sit your midwives down and insist that they discuss this with you and give it their full attention and discuss your various options... refusing an epidural 2629 Hi Lucy I hope this helps you, I am not really sure what to say on the epidural side of things other than make things clear what you want but at the same time... refusing an epidural 2630 I'm sure you can do it! If you want to avoid people pushing it on to... refusing an epidural 2631 I have several suggestions for you. I think the most important one is to stay home for as long as possible while... Cheaper source for disposable changing pads 2632 Here is how I was taught to change diapers, years ago... When you go to change the baby's diaper, lay her on the changing table. Before you undo the dirty diaper, slide the new... Cheaper source for disposable changing pads 2633 This reminds me....I remember a long time ago, I saw a friend feeding her (adopted) infant... Cheaper source for disposable changing pads 2634 Ok, I have to step up here and make a plug for myself. I sell fabric-terry changing pads that I call Pocketchangers. They are larger than most vinyl... 31 week update Well I had an appointment today. All is good in the world of Nikki, Thing One, and Thing Two :-) Estimated weights are 4lbs4oz and 4lbs5oz. Right around the 50% so... 31 week update Hey Nikki, glad things are going well, looks like you will have some good size babies there. I don't know what... Possible problems with a possible pregnancy One question. If you suspect you´re pregnant but you are probably NOT and therefore have put in a new NuvaRing, ( if you are....) how would that affect a pregnancy? Any... Possible problems with a possible pregnancy 2638 I took out the ring. My husband was least to say...."dangeriously quiet" and sullen when I told... Possible problems with a possible pregnancy 2639 I got a home pregnancy test online that can detect 20... at earlypregnancytest.com if you're still interested. I am... Possible problems with a possible pregnancy 2640 I am definately still interested. I think now my husband actually likes the idea of not being on... UNFAIR WORLD OF CSECTIONS I am very frustrated. Last week I was conviced that I HAD to have a c-section b-c I had... UNFAIR WORLD OF CSECTIONS The risk of not having prenatal care is that some underlying "whatever" exists and will not be anticipated and dealt with from a "we know what is going on" perspective. This is not necessarily... child car seats For infant seats, I loved our Evenflo Portabout (5-20lbs) seat. It has a 5-point harness that I personally like. For a child booster seat, I definitely recommend the Evenflo Sightseer... impurities in several Enfamil cans are pieces of metallic dirt with magnetic power US Baby Formula Found With Metal Pieces By Kim Yon-se Staff Reporter Mead Johnson & Company of the United States has been accused of marketing infant formula powder containing metallic impurities... impurities in several Enfamil cans are pieces of metallic dirt with magnetic power 2645 Mothers Ponder Legal Action Over Enfamil Some lawyers are providing information to consumers about the dried baby milk lawsuit. By Kim Yon-se Staff Reporter A group of Korean consumers of Enfamil... impurities in several Enfamil cans are pieces of metallic dirt with magnetic power 2646 Consumers Boycott US Baby Formula By Kim Yon-se Staff Reporter Pieces of metal (indicated by a red box) are shown at the bottom of... impurities in several Enfamil cans are pieces of metallic dirt with magnetic power 2647 24.02 10:20 Consumers boycott US Baby Formula SEOUL. February 24, 2006. KAZINFORM - Pieces of metal (indicated by a red box) are shown at the bottom of a baby bottle containing... Need help please...transverse baby, csection scheduled for Tues I'm so sorry. :( First, like other people, I'd definitely be pushing for a version, and calling... Need help please...transverse baby, csection scheduled for Tuesday That's nuts. I had an external version with my first, and I've already talked about the possibility of having one with this pregnancy -- this is with two... 41 weeks + 1 day...feeling down, doubtful, depressed...venting 2650 Kathy, Oh you sound like me now except that I have wonderful midwives who support whatever decisions I make. I... 41 weeks + 1 day...feeling down, doubtful, depressed...venting 2651 Kathy You don't need to consent to induction whenever. If they don't have the common courtesy to keep you in the loop, feel free to tell them... 41 weeks + 1 day...feeling down, doubtful, depressed...venting 2652 Ericka Kammerer" wrote and I snipped: Kathy, I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through, with especially inconsiderate and negative doctors. I think there really is something to what... Updating you all Hi Not posted on my situation for some time so here is a brief update for you. Well its still going really well and I think social services are realising we are... Updating you all April, I'm so glad to hear that all things considered, you, DH, and baby Joanna are doing good... It sure could be Just walked in the house... Took a trip to the mall and picked up some groceries and all that... Also... It sure could be I can't imagine what that would be like, first hand. I've actually never had a m-c, and I can only imagine how hard that would be to deal with. As far as... baby hospital bag 2657 maya Hi Maya I know the feeling, lol. Try to relax and enjoy yourself though ;-) My hospital's supply diapers while the baby is there so I would... baby hospital bag 2658 Take your baby book if you have one. There's a place for them to put the footprints for you. :) If they use that new print film? thingy... baby hospital bag 2659 Hehe IMO, a lot of 'stuff' in a baby bag is useless and pointless... In... baby hospital bag 2660 Larry, thanks. I made a mistake since I wanted to reply to your message here but instead I sent it to your email. Sorry about that. What... baby hospital bag 2661 Tongue tie is when the little flap of skin underneath the tongue is too tight and does... baby hospital bag 2662 Get a book a bout breastfeeding, such as "So THAT'S What These Are For!: The Definitive Breastfeeding Guide" by Janet Tamaro. I have no idea how good it is, but I LOVE the name... baby hospital bag 2663 I will definitely make an appointment with lactation consultant at the hospital. Yes, I agree, I definitely need to be prepared that this is probably not going to be easy, at... baby hospital bag 2664 I know it's hard not to completely concentrate on your due date as the end all be all... baby hospital bag 2665 maya Get reading!! :-) I mostly read locally published stuff by the hospital (which was actually accurate and good info) so I don't have recommendations but mkb will. I read the same short booklet over and... baby hospital bag 2666 maya I would second this. I didn't read anything about what to do after the baby arrived except the odd leaflet given at the clbuttes or info on here about... A ABHORRID SITUATION Disabled parents are parents too! Please take the time to read my stories and check my site out My name is... One more update 2668 Whoops. Not my intent. But I can see how you can read that into it. If I wanted to be dispbuttionately informatively, I would collect... One more update 2669 Kathy Kathy, I know I haven't been part of this "conversation," but I just wanted to say I think you are doing an awesome job. I doubt that we're in similar parts of the... OTC drugs during labor luil Well, and I understand this, which is why I do not as a matter of course take more than the recommended... Birth report welcome to Harry! long and rambling, sorry This kid must have a great destiny, I tell ya, cuz life sure threw up plenty... GD 75 g test Well, it's finally done. This morning I went up to the hospital and got the damn thing behind me. Funny, the infamous orange... I'm off... 2673 Patty, There are a few variations, and it may depend on you, and your friends. In this instance, since it was my birthday, I "hosted" it. Actually, I... I'm off... 2674 All, Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes. I had a really wonderful weekend. Everything went off perfectly. Everyone who was supposed to be there was, and it was perfect. The... pillow as a pad for cradle We actually have a king sized bed with extra firm king size pillows on our bed, and I, personally, would not put my infant to sleep on our pillows... update on "getting the baby out", and birth announcement I posted here a couple of weeks ago about my OB recommending a caesar because of my age, baby's gestational age, and presumably non-existant fibroids. Well, I decided to wait it out, and the... Work At Home, Daily Pay + Benefits, Member BBB, US Residents Only Work At Home, Daily Pay + Benefits, Member BBB, US Residents Only Seeking people to work at... Gaskin's Goof Part two: The Gastaldo maneuver : PostedAndMailed: yes GASKIN'S GOOF (Part two): THE GASTALDO MANEUVER : ) Ina May Gaskin advocates KEEPING the birth canal closed the "extra" up to 30... I DID IT I wanted to tell everyone that I had my beautiful baby girl on March 5th at 2:45 in... Questions on a Sensitive Topic Miscarriage A&G&K&H Thanks :) Just like pregnancies and people. Everyone is different and experiences things differently. I think emotionally it was pretty rough, but probably not... Questions on a Sensitive Topic Miscarriage Denise~* Thanks Denise. I know all about leteal phases and almost every other fertility related issue...I should have an honorary PHD in fertility after all I've been through. My luteal phase... When did you start to feel pregnant When did you tell friendsfamily I know this is kind of a silly question, but I dunno... When did you start to actually feel like you were pregnant? When did you make the... When did you start to feel pregnant When did you tell friendsfamily Physically, I felt like I was pregnant immediately, or so I thought. Emotionally as well. But somewhere in... The F Crime: Why dentists blindly promote 'fluoridation'... PostedAndMailed: yes Maybe Clearwater Gazette editor CJ Pollick will be the first editor in America to publicly call upon state... Manke a honest income with this program. It really works 20000.00 in your PayPal account. There is a very high rate of participation in the program because... glbuttes My prescription changed a LOT during my first pregnancy- so much so that I couldn't see to drive or read music. DH... Baby Sleeping Bags We use them all the time. My baby is 3 months old and I live in Maine, so keeping her warm... Dentists are Fluoride Misinformed 2688 drug ohhh, poor steve. Has to go into a demented rage when he hears something that pops the bubble of his safe little world. Do a bit of unbiased research steve. Find out... Dentists are Fluoride Misinformed 2689 I wouldn't be so bold as to say "hundreds." I've personally seen more studies that disprove floridation than studies... Dentists are Fluoride Misinformed 2690 But there might be problems. Maybe the fluoride is causing people to become calcium deficient. I have read that the... Breastfeeding for life wow....revulsion is quite a strong word. heavy sigh Have you never nursed a baby-child?? goodness gracious why does... Gestational Diabetes in Second Pregnancy Hello! It's been 2 years plus since I've been around. My Little Guy has taken up much... Gestational Diabetes in Second Pregnancy Hi Lisa, I just had my second little one where I had GD. During the... An OBGYN replies to Dr. Gastaldo AN OBGYN REPLIES TO DR. GASTALDO Attention Oregon Atty Gen'l Hardy Myers: Mbutt CHILD ABUSE by OBGYNs... HENRY DORN, MD, OBGYN - an expert in obstetric matters - recently contacted me to say my views are "well... Fifth's Disease and Pregnancy Risks Wow! I'm back to the group for just a few hours and I already have posted two queries.... Fear not! I will tone things... Uncertain due dates and preterm labor Because I have a relatively uncertain due date, how will I know if I'm "far... Uncertain due dates and preterm labor Carlye, I have had two pregnancies with pre-term labor. First, let me rebutture you about the drugs they give to stop labor. They worked in my second... When did you start to feel pregnant When did you tell friendsfamily I know I felt it right away with DD. I just felt it, yet I had no symptoms... terrible pelvic pain 2699 I think I might have had something similar when pg with DD... This was a horrible, terrible pain towards the end of my pregnancy - probably the last 8-10 weeks or so... I... terrible pelvic pain 2700 Hi Jo, There's bit about this being discussed in the Gaskin's Goof (Part 3 Thread). I am experiecing similar problems - the best advice for labour I have been given, is to tell everyone... updating all the people interested Hi peeps well thought it was time for another update, Everything is going really well, had a LAC meeting today with SW HV and MW present and all comments were good... updating all the people interested 2702 Hi Silver Thanks for the words, you know all the time I would love to lose my temper with the SW's and I don't regret the day that I... updating all the people interested 2703 Yes so am I because it gives me hope this time that we have got people on our side, unlike in the beginning back in 1999 when this all... updating all the people interested 2704 it's all bananas what is going on, I have a diagnosis of severe PND after the birth of my first, my 2... updating all the people interested 2705 I think about you & baby every time I log in here. I'm so glad things are going well and look forward to the day you... updating all the people interested 2706 Hi Kazh Yes we have plenty of new photos but I have got to sort my scanner... Taking pictures I'm just looking for some ideas... I had NOT wanted to take pictures of myself (or have them taken) when I... Taking pictures 2708 For $200-ish, you can get a kickbutt digital camera. For another $50 you can get a memory card big enough to hold a gadzillion pictures. Compared to the cost of... Taking pictures 2709 I really like the fish tank one (given I'm a fish fanatic!) I can't see that being done - to me - for quite some time! I think that's neat... I had a friend who... The Ultimate ObGyn, 2D, 3DLive 4D Ultrasound Source Online PanoramaScan.com is dedicated for eager to learn gynecologists, obstetricians, sonologists and sonographers who want to obtain a huge amount of information about gynecological and... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2711 Any feeling that any human has is normal, no matter what that feeling is. Any emotion that a person has is NOT isolated... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2712 xkatx There are two responses to the "just wear a condom" argument: 1. Sometimes condoms fail. Men must have more... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2713 snip They also have pre-coital options too. The option to put on a condom or the option to not... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2714 Well, you just said basically what I was going to say. Also, the comment somewhere up there that says... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2715 If your eyes work, you'd see above where I said "although in a situation, a man would most likely... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2716 Oh! Well, welcome welcome to MKP! How many weeks along are you? Are you one that goes towards a home... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2717 Sorry if this sounds cold, but then he should have gotten a vasectomy. Why are you putting... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2718 If he felt so strongly about not wanting any more children, then why didn't he consider a vasectomy? If another child - with you or just... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2719 What on earth are you talking about? Quit babbling. I would be able to understand a child right now a lot better than I understood what you just said. Serious question... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2720 If you are both ready and willing to go to see any type of professional... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2721 I think I'm following a bit better now... The daughter was born 2 months early and this has been going on now for 2 years? That must be something... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2722 You're right. Apparently he doesn't, no one's really debating that. He, also, apparently took no precautions... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2723 Coulda, shoulda, woulda, but didn't. What's done is done, and don't blame him, but don't blame yourself. Nevermind that, don't blame eachother or anyone. As with anything... I just found out I am pregnant and my bf is really upset 2724 I must confess this made me sad too. We have been trying for a baby for so long and have had so... Support belts I've never used one or had one... I have a friend who was 5 weeks behind me with her pregnancy, and she swore by hers. She picked one up towards the end of her pregnancy... Plan the perfect baby shower A baby shower is a milestone event in the lives of expectant parents, their friends, and family... How did you pick an MD For those with doctorhospital births How did you pick an MD for your prenatal care and birth? I'm considering switching mine, though I... How did you pick an MD For those with doctorhospital births 2728 PK Well, my particular insurance plan only covers me at one hospital. I guess it'd cover me if I went elsewhere, but I'd pay a larger deductible... How did you pick an MD For those with doctorhospital births 2729 I had an OB-gyn I didn't really like - some had recommended her but in addition to being waaaaay on the... How did you pick an MD For those with doctorhospital births I had a referral from another OB ;) Have you tried talking to friends or family? Ones that have recently had babies, or are going to have babies? Word of mouth... How did you pick an MD For those with doctorhospital births 2731 Why would anyone want to schedule a section - doctor or patient? Quite honestly, I would NEVER go for a c-section ever again, unless, of course... How did you pick an MD For those with doctorhospital births 2732 xkatx I have no idea. I've never had one, never want to. But I think my state has among the highest c-section rates -- I was told 37%, I... Very sad but can you Can you pray for my online buddy Kevin S. ? He has Medulloblastoma and it looks like he is losing the battle and... Wrongful Birth article on prenatal testing and termination 2734 This jumped out at me: "Whatever the case, A.J.'s first days and weeks were a horrendous roller coaster. One of the earliest, hardest moments was... Wrongful Birth article on prenatal testing and termination 2735 I agree that it was good that the writer had that perspective of having been through that. I have a 6yo daughter with Down syndrome, she's... Wrongful Birth article on prenatal testing and termination 2736 Leigh Menconi I totally get what you are saying about not wanting to have to make that decision. I'm glad I had the information and was able to make... Wrongful Birth article on prenatal testing and termination 2737 DrPepperOkie It depends on the situation, where the termination takes place, and how far along the mother was... Wrongful Birth article on prenatal testing and termination 2738 DrPepperOkie Because I didn't think I could handle having him be born alive, having him be strong and kick and fight for life. It would have made me second guess my... Wrongful Birth article on prenatal testing and termination 2739 Anne Rogers The main support group I'm talking about that I have experience wtih is AHC (A Heartbreaking... 6 month update xposted Hi folks, I haven't been keeping up very well with mkp or mkb --- life is just too busy with two kids and a job --- but I wanted to pop in a post... 6 month update xposted I've been missing you and wondering how you've been doing! Oh, my he sounds like... Testing for Gestation Diabetes how relevant is it, really 2742 that makes sense, to be honest I had a fairly poor diet when pregnant, but then I really really struggled to gain weight and my first baby was small for... Testing for Gestation Diabetes how relevant is it, really 2743 Anne Rogers It may very well be then that GD as an indicator of type2 later is enough to get kick-started on a diet... Testing for Gestation Diabetes how relevant is it, really 2744 My husband is an insulin dependent diabetic. By the time we got to baby #3, I wasn't in the mood for the test yet again (previous two times... The Age of Autism: Doctors for mercury 9-18230800-bc-ageofautism.xml The Age of Autism: Doctors for mercury By DAN OLMSTED WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (UPI) -- As doctors and health authorities fight... Tiny Hands Remembered Forever Ad Capture a special moment in time and delight everyone in years to come. Preserve a replica of your... OFF TOPIC: ROTFFLMFAO My husband did this to me and I in turn played it on two of my sisters and mother. (Laughing so hard still I am almost peeing my pants :D) If you have a... Happy Vernal Equinox Everyone What time would that be for me? I'm not in either time zone ;) lol Ugh. Throw open the windows, let the fresh, cold air in... buttesment UPDATE Hi peeps Well I am sooooooooo happy!!!!!!!! buttessment went really well, Psyciatrist said that previous psyciatrist had been very... buttesment UPDATE Fantastic News. -- -- Karen DS 10th Aug 1986 - VB - 9lb 13oz DD 13th Aug 1988 - VB - 10lb 9oz DD 28th Apr 2005 - VB - 9lb 4oz --------- Emily-Rose updated 26-1 Hi peeps Well I am... Baby Shopping Hi all, We are going baby shopping (ok, I know we have the baby on order! ;) I meant for her things!) at the weekend... We're... Baby Shopping lucy-h Why do you need a room thermometer? If it feels chilly, put a sweater on you and the baby. If it feels warm, take a sweater... Cloth diapers, how many to start with 2753 I started off with 1 pack of cloth diapers. There was 12 in a pack. I was doing a load of diapers every day, not because there... Cloth diapers, how many to start with 2754 yes and no, there is no reason why you can't just wash once a week, but you would need lots of space to store... easy way to make money TURN $6 INTO $42,000 EASILY!!!FOR REAL!!! THIS IS REALLY EASY MONEY!! TRUST ME IT WORKS !!! BUT YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW IT TO A LETTER FOR... Advice about 2nd child18 months apart Hi, I'm a SAHM due June 10 with boy #2 who will be 18 months younger than our first son, Nick. We're excited but can't begin to imagine the logistics of it all! So... Advice about 2nd child18 months apart 2757 ours are 2 years apart so things are a little different, but here goes hmm, au pairs aren't really supposed to work... Advice about 2nd child18 months apart 2758 Hello! I have two girls (3.5 and 1.5) and girl 3 on the way! Here's what I have learned: 1. I recommend having someone there for the first three weeks. Those... Advice about 2nd child18 months apart 2759 My two are 21 months apart. Personally, I found the newborn months the easiest. My older child is very independant and... Advice about 2nd child18 months apart 2760 My first two are 24 months apart so a bit bigger spread. I'm due with twins soon so I'm watching the thread though, lol. I had help... Advice about 2nd child18 months apart 2761 Mine are a bit further apart, but... If there's any time you need someone around, it's for the first couple of weeks when... Advice about 2nd child18 months apart 2762 Hi. Well, congrats on the next one! We're expecting #4 - DS1 and DS2 are 1 year, 1 month and 2 days apart in age. DD and unknown will be 15 months apart. There's... DH and sleep 2763 The world shifts on its axis when a baby comes into the marriage. We have three kids, and we're back in the same bed 100... DH and sleep 2764 lucy-h So your dh is a light sleeper, then? My dh can sleep through most anything. He also learns... DH and sleep 2765 lucy-h DH and I both will be working when DS is born (okay, so I'll... Vaccine autism: A message from Bernard Rimland, Ph.D 3-2006 A message from Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. We have no faith in the integrity of the CDC and... 3rd time the charm Hello. I have had two miscarriages, and I'm now pregnant for the third time. I haven't had a successful pregnancy so I'm not sure... The most difficult situation. 2768 Hi S. I understand where you are coming from, but have hesitated to post. I'm pg for the third time, unexpectedly. My children are older, both at school. I've just finished college, and for... Feeling Strange Hi Ok this is probably a rant more than anything but I need to vent somewhere, Okay here goes, since Monday being told that the... Feeling Strange Obscurity, linux April & Joanna writes: I think it's completely understandable for you to need to vent somewhere at... FPG: Dedicated to A Successful, Legitimate HomeBased Business FourPointGroup is teaming-up with individuals like yourself who are looking for a legitimate, home-based internet business. Whether you are a... Any good hospitals I tried replying on Friday but it has never shown up so I'll try this again.... I usually just lurk but since I'm also in Ottawa I figured I should break... Plan now or Find The Problems Later HAVING a child can be the most wonderfull time in the world. However much you think you will never seperate it, from your loved one, it can happen to anyone. Thats were... VERY sore teeth Anyone else have this problem? I've heard it's fairly normal to have sore teeth-gums... but mine hurt to the... VERY sore teeth 2775 There probably is no logic to understand. I just had this urge to brush my teeth again while in the shower trying to relax... VERY sore teeth 2776 Hiya You said you woke up feeling worse... when I was a dental nurse the most common reason for waking up like that was patients grinding their teeth in their sleep. This also presents symptoms... VERY sore teeth 2777 I know this, but my teeth have actually given me very little problems as far as being sensitive in the past... VERY sore teeth 2778 My jaw just feels stiff and store. And my head feels like it will explode in t-30 seconds. My nose is still plugged up. DS has a bit of a cough, and... Please Help...Spotting Hi Ladies, You have all been so helpful in the past and I am hoping you can give some advice now. I... Please Help...Spotting Nicoled1112 First of all, congrats on your pregnancy. I know that it's scary and feels very tentative, but at this point, there isn't anything you can do to... MOM Cookbook Ready for PreOrders I didn't think the day would ever get here! LOL The MOM Cookbook is just about to be completed, and will be sent to the printers on Monday. I'll get a... getting big sister ready DD is 19 months now, and DS is due in July. I want to start preparing her if possible- we've bought... getting big sister ready Haha typical! My mom said I did the same thing, yet I was a month short of 3 years old when my first brother was born. I would just continue... Weirdly Low OGTT Means... What Andrea Phillips What are you eating? Sugars are metabolized really quickly. Starches a little less quickly. Proteins a little less quickly than that. Fats, even less quickly. So, the key, when... car seat base dilema 2785 lucy-h The fact that the seatbelt goes over her legs isn't really a major issue. I know it feels claustrophobic to you, but infants can't raise their legs in... car seat base dilema 2786 Anne Rogers Might be differences with particular carseats or cars or whatever. From www.carseat.org: "How can I tell if my safety seat is installed tightly enough? For a rear-facing safety seat... car seat base dilema 2787 I dunno, this is really a no brainer to me. We have a 14 month... car seat base dilema 2788 Well, I've done both. There are advantages and drawbacks to each, depending on your particular... car seat base dilema 2789 lucy-h When I was planning on buying a car seat, I also thought these seemed like a good idea but when I went to the place, they tried a few of these... Being told "It could be worse..." 2790 Oh, I've been thinking about you! I am totally with you on the "It could be worse..." Yeah, I know. There are two other little girls with Shiny's condition and both are much worse... Being told "It could be worse..." 2791 I am so with you on the detesting the different questions. I look back on how I felt with my first... Being told "It could be worse..." 2792 Joybelle grrrr. I hear you. Yes, it can always be worse, but that's not the... Being told "It could be worse..." 2793 I think it's so difficult in any sort of troubling situation to say the "right... Being told "It could be worse..." 2794 Usually, this response with a stranger doesn't bug me so much, I get that. This is a friend who you'd think would understand a bit more, but maybe I came off as complaining, I don't... Amazing news story ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Surgeons operated on a 2-month-old Pakistani girl Tuesday to remove two fetuses that had grown inside her while she was still in her mother's womb, a doctor said. The infant, who... False Positive 2796 Different pee, different test brands, so different results. If you has love around ovulation and she got a + on a pregnancy test and... False Positive 2797 I'm still not clear on your timeline, let me see if I can get this straight.. March 4th, suspected ovuation... False Positive 2798 Okay. Good luck to you guys. I'm not sure I agree with your doctors, but hey, I'm not a doctor, so what do I know? I had at least... Why do people think this is okay I don't mean to take the opposite road, but there I go. I would report it in a very polity and clear letter. The fact... Symptoms but negative HPTs This is an interesting and trying situation because we don't really want to be pregnant right now, she's already got a 3 year old and we're not... Symptoms but negative HPTs Based on this, I'd say that she's probably not pregnant. Like everyone else has already said, she would have ovulated some 12 days ago, and that gap between ovulation and possible conception is just... Complete Placenta Previa 2802 Thanks for your replies Pologirl and all! I will run (figuratively) from this practice, not walk. Since I was 20 wks, 6d at my ultrasound, I feel like while it might yet pan out... Complete Placenta Previa 2803 I was addressing the clinical issues, not the clinician issues. I do think you may... Complete Placenta Previa 2804 I guess I have some trust issues about the OB and his practice policies. The placenta was truly... Complete Placenta Previa 2805 Given what you have related here, I would switch immediately out of this practice, with or without your file. As a patient, you have a right to a copy of your file, but this... A Young Woman's Guide to Masturbation Why do women still have a **oris Y A Young Woman's Guide to Masturbation What is masturbation? Masturbation is stimulation of the genitals... High meat diet 'can stress baby High meat diet 'can stress baby'", BBC News, April 2, 2006, High protein, low carbohydrate diets should be avoided during pregnancy as they can lead to more... Swing recommendations I was given a Fisher Price Swing n' Meals high chair-booster chair-3-speed swing from my mom for DS's baby shower... OBGYNs perform 'chiropractic' routinely badly PostedAndMailed: yes Amir and Henry, see below.... Attention: Dr. Uwe Reuter and the German vertebral artery dissection group: OBGYNs PERFORM "CHIROPRACTIC" ROUTINELY - BADLY... Foreskin press coverage in Canada MotheringDotCommune Forums: health: The Case Against Circumcision: Foreskin press coverage in Canada Today, 02:01 PM #1 baybee Member Posts: 374 Foreskin press coverage in Canada... Alright, I think I might be feeling pregnant now I've thrown up now 4 times in the last 5 days or so... First time, I was standing outside in the parking lot... DH was hooking some stuff up... strange dreams 2812 Well, for me, that kind of thing hasn't bothered me. I was actually looking forward to seeing that new Hills have eyes movie since I love those... strange dreams 2813 Oh yea... I am actually the one that wakes right up instantly and has to blab to DH... He ALWAYS hears of really... OT Maternity Wedding Dress Hi all I just wanted to share a happy moment :) Beloved and I are getting married on the... Thoughts on circumcision please 2815 Biological siblings can be complete opposites, just like siblings brought together in a family through adoption, and they (both bio and adopted) children can look like eachother as well... Thoughts on circumcision please 2816 Both my brothers are circumcised, and they're now 17 and soon to be 20. From what my parents have... Thoughts on circumcision please 2817 My friend had it done for her son, and the only reason she did it... Thoughts on circumcision please 2818 I wasn't calling you a scaremonger or liar, I promise. There is a lot of misinformation out there and there are people who will pick up the information that best... Thoughts on circumcision please 2819 For something elective, everyone has their own reasons for or against. I, personally, feel that 'Because I felt like it.' doesn't cut it... MathWorks and Birth Injury and the little girl in the pink wheelchair... PostedAndMailed: yes MATHWORKS and BIRTH INJURY... ....THE LITTLE GIRL IN THE PINK WHEELCHAIR... See below. NSCIA is the National Spinal Cord Injury buttociation. NSCIA personnel: Please forward this email to MathWorks Founders... CM question Hi, I've been reading this newsgroup for a while and I was hoping you could help me. I've looked around online for an answer to my question but nothing I've found so far seems to... CM question 2822 Dboff Personally, I don't trust fertility monitors. I tried them & they never worked right for me. If you want to use them though, that's fine, but why not get a... CM question 2823 Dboff I think that even if you did only have a few hours of fertile cervical mucus, you had love in time to hit the... trying to make myself feel better 2824 if you do get it, are you likely to get it later? I know someone... trying to make myself feel better 2825 Um... Well, in that case... Put some clumping kitty litter in the toilet and down the sinks and bath tub. Might as well make the bch pay! ;) Hopefully you can find something ASAP! I... More updates 2826 Oh, that is so good to hear! I feel a big conga line coming real soon... Hopefully before August, as there's no way DD is going to be in a sling at... More updates 2827 Hi Kat The main reason is to ensure that we have a basic understanding of a childs need ect. We will be asked questions which I am... More updates 2828 Hi Jamie Thanks for that, it has given me a few more insights and the stuff you said really did make sense. I like... More updates 2829 It is really annoying, I think they placed, well I know they placed Joanna into care because of the psyciatrist buttessment 6 years ago which based... More updates 2830 I think I agree with that, at the end of the day all I can... More updates 2831 Yes, but often the tantrums are not about leaving the store, they are about wanting a particular item, be it toy, candy, cookie, whatever. Kids don't usually throw fits because... More updates 2832 Wha??? Uh oh... I could be in some trouble... Oh, my my my... I would be in some major trouble in your case... My first... The F Crime: Limb amputations and Chester W. Douglbutt, DMD, MPH, PhD PostedAndMailed: yes THE F CRIME: LIMB AMPUTATIONS AND CHESTER W. DOUGLbutt, DMD, MPH, PhD Most “fluoridation” (the F... Belated 31 week appointment wmidwife Now, that was an interesting one. Micheline (my midwife) had been up helping another woman giving birth since 3 AM. By the time we got there... I just discovered... 2835 Well, I'm so with you on this one, Anne. It is so interesting to me... I just discovered... 2836 Anne Rogers I think it's important to realize that. When things don't turn out the way we hope, we do have to look back and ask... Another cold it may not be a cold, but rather a tendency to get congested perhaps, I don't recall precisely how it works, but I seem to recall that one of the symptoms of pregnancy... Waking up shaking Is this normal? I believe this was kinda, sorta covered a few days ago in another post, but I dunno... I seem to, lately, have odd and strange dreams. They tend to be very... Joanna I wouldn't go for hydrocortozone unless it's getting bad-inflamed. You shouldn't be using more than 0.5% and very rarely... Potty training 2840 Hi -- If you want to train your daughter, go ahead. What worked for us (both times out) was the "bare... Potty training 2841 ChitaShines Mine is just 2. At 18 months he seemed ready on most points (walking, telling us when he needed a diaper change, and for what, familiar with how adults do it... Potty training 2842 Dagny I tend to agree with earlier training - my theory is that there is a distinct window of time where the child is really 'trainable', that is, they can get the... Potty training 2843 On the other hand, I know an increasing number of parents doing "elimination timing" starting nearly at day 1... Potty training 2844 Well DD is 3 months and I've been doing it from about 2 weeks. Now obviously she's not going to know... Potty training 2845 ChitaShines Personally, I think the biggest key is timing. What timing works for you depends, in part, on how much work you're willing to do. I freely admit to being lazy, so I don't... Naming baby This is going to be the first one where I am going to name it. I had, I guess, very little say with the other ones... I named DS1 Jonathan, his parents decided... Naming baby 2847 I Sure did ask! Thoughts of any sort are muchly appreciated! That was our problem with DD. We just couldn't agree. I'd toss... Naming baby 2848 xkatx Well, perhaps in that case...LOL. I can't believe he's so unhelpful. I hate when people do that -- I'm goig to veto everything and only offer... Naming baby 2849 DH has issues making any type of decision, it seems... Something simple like, "What do you want for... Naming baby 2850 Not at all. My brother's 3 kids are named for relatives - cousin & deceased brother, 2 grandfathers, 2 grandmothers. My other brother... Naming baby 2851 Our baby's name, unless they change their minds and shout "it's a boy!", will be Jessica Kate... Jessica we chose because we liked it, and Kate was beloved's Grandmother's middle name... Naming baby 2852 William one of 3 names dp and I agreed on and in the event the only one we both really liked. But it also happens that dp's... Naming baby 2853 Jamie Clark I don't think she knows about the other family names, we don't really talk much. TBH she might object but I think she's mellowed in her old age so hasn't said anything. Me... Naming baby 2854 xkatx Nope. Lots of people do this. Very politic to use both names ;-) Personally, we leaned away from using... Naming baby 2855 I think finding names after someone runs on my side... I said in the above post replied to Jamie about my brothers - Ronald... Naming baby 2856 LOL maybe? My middle name starts with A, but since I hate that name and don't use it unless I absolutely have to... He chooses to make fun of it ;) It's alright, because he hates... TTC Again. is it too soon 2857 It's a case of different strokes for different folks really. I understand the whole concept of waiting for another baby... TTC Again. is it too soon 2858 There's 1 year, 1 month and 2 days between DSs. There's 4 years 6 months and 5 days between DS2... 35 week update 2859 It has actually gone pretty quick but the staying down part is frustrating, boring, etc. Well worth it though if it actually... results, or not Well, as my buttessment of the situation as always been, that I have excessively mobile joints and that they gave too much... Second child guilt I'm just a lurker, but I had (and still have, though DS#2 is 13 months) some guilt... I do think... when did I ovulate RockyCoast Sure. Doesn't matter too much. Depends on how long your luteal phase is. Ideally, your luteal... Varicose vein info and treatment TMI and graphic No problems! I remember, when I used to frequent this newsgroup while I was actually pregnant, I was hesitant to ask people about it since it's such a... Hello need your support Hello my friends, my name is Christopher Chaplin. I am a 35 year old single father of a 5 year old boy... TURN $6 INTO $15,000 IN ONLY 30 DAYS TURN $6 INTO $15,000 IN ONLY 30 DAYS. It Will Work. If you do as I... OT US tax 2866 Anne Rogers Why not buy the software TurboTax and use it to model your taxes? It is not expensive and it can download all the relevant Internal Revenue... OT US tax 2867 Hi Anne! You'll be in our neck of the woods if your husband decides to... OT US tax 2868 If you're doing a private party sale, you have the car looked at by a mechanic before you buy, and sometimes on dealership sales too. I did when I was shopping for a Geo Metro... OT US tax 2869 Generally speaking, rates of taxation are lower in the US than in European countries, although in the US, we also don't... OT US tax 2870 I am not clear on whether you would have to pay Social Security in your situation. That would make a huge difference, I should... OT US tax 2871 through which Oh that is very lucky then. I'm sure they will be a big help to you. Yeah, I'm leery about going into a mortgage in a... Cadena de la Fortuna Cadena de la Fortuna Estimado amigo(a): Comprendemos su desconfianza acerca de las cadenas por culpa de algún intento fallido, sucede porque existen cadenas mal organizadas, sin ningún... 37 week update 2873 Congratulations to Lucy-h and her newly minted DH on their wedding day!! Hope it all went smoothly and you had a... 37 week update 2874 That would totally and completely suck :( Hopefully it will heal properly AND fast! That would be a major pain to have to deal with the end of pregnancy and then a new baby... 37 week update 2875 the believe Yeah, from what I have seen, that's true, and tbh, I am a... 37 week update 2876 I second that! Oh, how I wish! ;) I think I'm one of the most un-pregnant around as of... 37 week update 2877 Well look at it this way...you're way ahead of those people TTC... :} Took us 2 years... 37 week update 2878 Haha that's right... Could be a good way of looking at it? I guess we've always been fairly... Move over Cream Eggs And make room for Hershey's Hugs! I bought a small bag of these with the intention of them going in the Easter baskets as one of the very, very few... happy being pregnant 2880 I have felt pretty awesome the whole way through, except my first 12-14 weeks when I was green and tired a lot of the time. So you're just... happy being pregnant 2881 Boy! Boy! Boy! I don't know why, but I'm hoping for a boy... I know that girls are definitely... happy being pregnant carlye South Texas. This IS a heat wave (one degree below record highs for April yesterday), but it's not that unusual. April can be anywhere from low... The Art Of Circumcision WAS Beautiful privates 2883 OK, Darrin. Here goes. "Like" must be the new definition for "cultural complacency," because I... The Art Of Circumcision WAS Beautiful privates 2884 Tom What happens when you forget to retract your aardvark snout?eh Do the math from that point on! ehe IOW, my bathroom still smells better than yours! LOL! -D, NYC "More history... The Art Of Circumcision WAS Beautiful privates 2885 Jake Waskett His syphilitic eyes need squeegeeing!eheh Tom's idea of "whole," is a fugly scab of excess... Naps OK, We decided last Saturday to stop naps with our almost 4yo (will be 4 may 31) because he as taking forever to fall asleep during naps and at... Naps 2887 Oh my! He seems to have the same schedule that DS has... DS has REFUSED to take a... Naps 2888 Denise~* Just to play devil's advocate, my two older kids napped until they were 5... Naps 2889 I would consider putting him to bed a lot earlier at night, around 7.30-8.00pm, which should give him around 12 hours a night. It does take a week or so to... Difficult baby 2890 Coming out of lurking..... See I on the other hand was warned about the third one being a handful and completely ignored it! I figured with two easy going children number three would be a... Difficult baby 2891 Thank you to everyone for sharing your experiences, some posts were quite funny. I do wear the baby a lot because it is the... Difficult baby 2892 DD (baby #3) is fairly easy going and laid back, kinda....... Sounds like DD, actually... I actually still can't walk out of the room... Due dates and gestation I've entered my due date into two different pregnancy calendars and both of them have told me different stages of pregnancy and gestation. Since I... Due dates and gestation Yeah, I know that it counts from LMP - which I didn't have, as I said in the post. The U-S said conception was Dec 29 (which is about right... First doc appointment... 2895 Probably not... DD is 8 and a half months old. Same doc, same office, will be the same hospital. Same doc-office-hospital as I had the boys, 5 and 6... First doc appointment... 2896 Engram Personally, I think they overstate the case significantly based on the research out there to date... First doc appointment... 2897 xkatx Probably, but no absolute guarantees. Well, according to the AAP, there should be NO "standard" ultrasounds. They're not necessary. However, if a practice... First doc appointment... 2898 I'm in Canada. I know for sure that I've only had 1 u-s per pregnancy, as the... toddler likes to slap new baby due in 4 weeks 2899 RobR Your wife can resist him, she just choses not to. Perhaps she feels the need to feel loved, or... toddler likes to slap new baby due in 4 weeks 2900 RobR he constantly slaps my wife and especially me. This is fairly normal. This is not about being gentle. A... Endofpregnancy preparation for labor Okay, so I am coming down the homestretch, though I've still got ample time to prep for an easier (and perhaps sooner?) labor. This is what I'm doing... Endofpregnancy preparation for labor 2902 Elfanie Well, the instructions I'd read actually said to, you know, stretch until you felt a... Endofpregnancy preparation for labor 2903 There's a pelvic inlet..and a pelvic outlet. it definately will not bring on labor sooner. =) If... Endofpregnancy preparation for labor 2904 Amy W Well, actually... Although I did appreciate Elfanie's positive and informative post, I probably appreciated Sidheag's just as much. I wish I could... Dog Poo Yea, yea... I know... Sounds like a great subject line... I'm wondering, though, if there's any concerns about... Hello I've been lurking here for a few years. I'm finally pregnant after ttc for six years. (We did have one early miscarriage two years ago.) I finally confirmed my pregnancy... Help with very early riser, pls! 2907 The twins may well continue their napping habits as they're going to childcare two days a week, starting... Help with very early riser, pls! 2908 I second pretty much what Sidheag said... DD is almost 9 months old. I guess we've been pretty lucky since she slept through the night since the day... show If I remember correctly, it's normally kind of like a slimy lump... Kind of with some bloodish color in it. I lost my plug around 34 weeks with DD. My OB said not to worry... BPDFL ratio I suspect it just means your baby is fairly short, I don't think anyone calculated the ratios... Odd dream that happened, but not to me! rest mentioned So, I was talking to my girl friend yesterday afternoon... Usual babble, which always turns into, "So, what's new?" or "Sht hit the fan lately?" or whatever. This friend had... Autism Now a Worldwide Epidemic Recent studies have shown that there is currently a worldwide autism epidemic. In fact, more than 1.5 million people are... First appointment... and update I hate flying as well ;) No idea why, I just get extremely stressed out just before and druing a flight. I'm not too fond of something so big staying... First appointment... 2914 I think it went fine. I have a perscription to help with not feeling so... First appointment... 2915 Yes, I think that, anyways! No concerns, so that's definitely a good thing. I believe I'm around 13ish weeks now, although not sure. I went based on LMP, and the first day of that... FREE MONEY FROM PAYPAL!! ON OPRAH Make your $6 earn $1000s in just a month with Paypal Dear Friend, This is not a scam, I have done... help with names I think all your name choices are nice. I think Asher doesn't really "fit" into the rest of the names, which seem a lot more... Cord clamping There is no simple explanation for why this obstetric myth persists. It would seem one of the easiest for parents to see through. Yet, the... Factor V LeidenClotting Disorder & Epidural 2919 I was taking heparin throughout my second pregnancy from 6 weeks right up to the birth... Factor V LeidenClotting Disorder & Epidural 2920 Rafael Hmmm...I have no experience with your medical condition, but I suppose I had something parallel in that having decided... Factor V LeidenClotting Disorder & Epidural 2921 so what would they do if you were to need an emergency c-section, would... having a hard time being positive Some of you may remember me posting a while back about the loss of one twin at approx. 14 weeks. I am now 25 weeks, and have had my second ultrasound, which buttured... having a hard time being positive 2923 I still prepare Hi, Jodi, My son was diagnosed with spina bifida at 25 weeks, and initially we'd been told he wouldn't survive. His birth... having a hard time being positive 2924 With my 3rd I didn't bond so much during the pg either. For one thing my diabetes had been in poor control during conception and the first 2 weeks after ovulation, so I was... having a hard time being positive 2925 Hugs Jodi. All I can say is that your reactions are totally normal. And, every week that you are still pregnant, the odds are greatly increasing that you are going to be... having a hard time being positive 2926 I'm pretty rubbish at being pregnant but my last pregnancy was certainly clbutted as high risk. I had 5 sub chorionic haemorrhages throughout my pregnancy and was on restricted activity for the whole... having a hard time being positive 2927 I think there is a bit of mourning for the child you won't have. I'm sure people have said "at least you've got one" but you... having a hard time being positive 2928 hobbes Well I'm in a bit of the opposite situation but still one of higher risk. I'm only at 27 weeks so I can only hope that what you are going... Meeting with doc today re: possible ECV...Advice needed please! 2929 Kathy, When I had my ECV the midwife explained the possible risks even though it it... Meeting with doc today re: possible ECV...Advice needed please! 2930 Good luck with it! Since you also wanted to know one of the risks I'll just share the story of a friend of mine who had her baby a... Ultrasound Amnio Down Syndrom 2931 You have a good friend. Hold steady, my friend. I'm just wondering if the nuchal measurement is like other fetal measurements -- crown rump, etc, that is more accurate in... Ultrasound Amnio Down Syndrom 2932 I wasn't in the same situation so I can't imagine how difficult it is having to wait for the results. But I do have a child with... Ultrasound Amnio Down Syndrom Obscurity, linux Zaz writes: Not quite, although I had to read the rest of the article to find this... 20 Weeks Appointment with Midwife Hello, I had my 20 weeks apointment with my midwife (well, more like 21, it's 20+6). I only gained 4... Sling and risk for baby boy Zaz I used a didymos "Wrap" when Sam was a baby and loved it "Ein Baby will getragen sein" (A baby wants to be carried), which is based on scientific studies (why is it important... why is my doctor inducing me early mommy26 Some doctors induce early for no good reason, and you should be aware that there are risks buttociated with... Interesting research on effect of working conditions on pregnancy Shamelessly lifted from Midwifery Today newsletter: A University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill study of 1900 pregnant women examined the effects of the women's work schedules on pregnancy outcome. The... FAO Elle thanks Elle, it will be a while before I discuss this any further with the specialist as I won't see him until after the MRI... Introduction and question April & Joanna Just a quick question-idea: If you can get your midwife-lactation specialist to come with you latching on right will be a lot easier. I was... dispute over godparents 2940 I think these kinds of squabbles can happen in the best and closest of families, so having it on paper... dispute over godparents 2941 Hi, You won't know me - I lurked around here a year or two ago (when I was pregnant with my dd, in fact) and I've just... BH contractions With my last pregnancy (number 6 for me) I had a very irritable uterus. At one point I was... Questions cramping and discharge I recall I had a bit more discharge towards the end... It was confirmed at, I think it was, 34-35 weeks I had lost my plug, but... Scheduling a csection I'm confused... Your babies aren't really that close together. I had DS#1 at the... feeling sad 2945 I think it's normal and ok to feel this way. It's normal to experience a grieving process when your life doesn't take the... feeling sad 2946 Mum of Two Just to make a point here because today's westernized woman doesn't understand this concept: Do not get pregnant at this point, it will cause you... Does the Gaskin maneuver include semisitting PostedAndMailed: yes DOES THE GASKIN MANEUVER INCLUDE SEMISITTING? Someone Anne, If you attend... Please find out if the Gaskin maneuver includes closing the birth canal up to... Gaskin's Goof Part One: Midwives: Was it intentional PostedAndMailed: yes GASKIN'S GOOF (Part One): Midwives: Was it intentional? See the end of this post. Pregnant? Obstetricians are senselessly closing birth canals up to 30%. You can... Alath's sordid humor was Does the Gaskin maneuver include semisitting PostedAndMailed: yes ALATH'S SORDID HUMOR See below PREGNANT? It is easy to allow your birth canal to open an "extra" up to 30%. See ACOG's 2005 edition: How NOT to birth Pretty funny, Alath, in a sordid... 40 weeks tomorrow nicolle Relax. Yes, I know you're impatient, and most everyone else would be too, but... Be aware First Years toys I haven't seen a toy made today that doesn't require a screwdriver to remove the battery cover specifically because of the... Gaskin's Goof Part 3: The OTHER McRoberts maneuver sorry to hear this, I don't know if there is any family history for me, but the first symptom for me... fairly difficult appointment yesterday 2953 You know, it really is interesting in a frustrating way. They expect women to come and ask for help... fairly difficult appointment yesterday 2954 Geeze, how rude of her. I really can't imagine anyone acting that way let alone your psychiatrist. Anne, is pelvic pain... fairly difficult appointment yesterday 2955 Can you get a different doctor? Just the fact that she gave you that prescription and told you that it was... 1 year update Her expressive language is so sporadic it's hard to clbuttify. Compared to babies in my family thus far, she's way* behind in both intent and clarity, but considering the hearing problem and the genetic... Concerned about vegetarian pregnancy I've never heard of vegetarians having low weight babies! Fruitarians, perhaps? Perhaps someone was trying to scare you ;-) My daughter was induced at 38 weeks, and she was a healthy 7lb 9oz. My mother... The Waiting Room 2958 Crispee Hm. For me, whenever someone is late, I presume that they have a reason -- even if it's a reason... The Waiting Room 2959 Caledonia Why do some manage and others don't then? Interestingly, the practice I left, because waits of 1 hr + with no explanation of emergencies, was a very high end place. Situated in the most... The Waiting Room 2960 Crispee Obviously, in an ideal world people would be prompt. However, there are reasons things don't move... The Waiting Room 2961 Crispee Nope. They would charge you a fee for cancelling your appointment. Some doctors over book, that's for sure. But some get called away on emergencies. They... The Waiting Room 2962 My answer? I don't. The only exception being physicians I know are running late because they are spending needed time with patients. I had an ENT who would come in at... The Waiting Room 2963 Kmom My philosophy is that if someone turns up late but apologetic, I'll see them. These things happen. If... The Waiting Room 2964 I know with my doctor, I have never once been seen at my appointment time, nor have I been called in within half an hour of... The most difficult situation. 2965 Thank you all for your replies. It's nice to have some other human input. I can't talk to... The most difficult situation. 2966 Anne Rogers I can certainly imagine a woman feeling that way, but - as I said - there... The most difficult situation. 2967 cjra Do bear in mind that he's writing this at a point where he's still reeling from the discovery of his wife's pregnancy, and... The most difficult situation. 2968 Anne Rogers Absolutely. Nor is it a forever proposition. I work about half time. I have flexible hours, so I can do much of it while my toddler is... The most difficult situation. 2969 I can't comment on your personal situation about work etc (and I can't imagine how you'd be feeling) - but... w13 of this PG, still dealing with MC 2970 For us it was the ultrasound that showed us the baby really was for real that helped us start to bond. In the days leading up to that we barely spoke to each other but... w13 of this PG, still dealing with MC 2971 cjra Well, you also have to factor in that there is a long time between getting a + on a stick, and actually... Extreme dry skin Aw, man, I'm so glad the belly itchies haven't started for me yet. Pregnancy doesn't make my... WANT TO MAKE $50,000.00 in 5 weeks WANT TO MAKE $50,000.00 in 5 weeks or more NO BS!!! Posted By: Lisa Jenkins HOW TO GET $50,000.00... Not the most pregnant person around any more Sure! Contractions started around 3:30 Saturday afternoon, and by 4:00 were steady. By 5:00 I was telling my... 37+ week Appointment the problem is that there is so much variation, it might mean something, but it might mean nothing at all, my own experience has been very confusing, with my first I... Why do people feel the need to go on and on about how horrible labour Zaz What's funny is I completely forgot about a recent girls' night where all the women were going on about the pain of childbirth and one woman... Why do people feel the need to go on and on about how horrible labour At the baby shower they gave me at work, one of my colleagues (a guy) asked "So have... Why do people feel the need to go on and on about how horrible labour Anne Rogers My mom would never say "I told you so." However, she will be praying 5000 rosaries for my safety and fretting constantly... Why do people feel the need to go on and on about how horrible labour I have no idea why people go on about it, though to in my experience that hasn't been the case, however in... Why do people feel the need to go on and on about how horrible labour Anne Rogers I might. I might not. I'm a vocal person and I generally express my emotions... Why do people feel the need to go on and on about how horrible labour Funny... I never did that... I wasn't screaming for drugs, although I very quickly agreed when an... Help with 45 minute naps! 2982 Sounds exactly like my ds at that age. I tried all sorts to get him to nap longer... Help with 45 minute naps! 2983 Jamie, I'm so glad to see this! My 5 month old has never napped more than 20 min... Help with 45 minute naps! 2984 I had read about white noise CDs and the like but was a bit worried about creating a 'prop' which... Help with 45 minute naps! 2985 ginger72 I'm kind of confused on the timing here - you say that he's awake for 1.5 hours, sleeps for 45 minutes, wakes up again... Help with 45 minute naps! 2986 ginger72 At this point, I would say you may try worrying less about "props" and schedules. White noise may help. I'm thinking that there is a natural sleep pattern that has us go in and... donating breast milk a milk? Well, one thing I was told as a preemie mom was that my body would make the milk my baby needed-and I can attest that I had colostrum, or at least colostrum... Children 'should sleep with parents until five I challenge you to prove that! Firstly, according to the Summary Report from "Sudden Unexpected rests in Infancy: the... Normal or not anymore 2989 the emergency doctor situation is a nightmare, round here, we know have a PCT run service rather than GPs doing there own, they have a surgery, so then on... Normal or not anymore 2990 Hi April, sorry I don't know much about the periods, I suppose it's just worth remembering that everything is so mucked up by pregnancy that... yet more on the complaints procedure As it was suggested I went for another session with the Birth Afterthoughts counsellor, the big... Policy buttessment on Misc.kids.familylife This is to let you know that there is currently a policy buttessment going on in the group misc.kids.family-life... Advice needed ASAP not feeling quite right This is what I found for symptons (had no idea of them before): Symptoms of Preeclampsia If you have any of these symptoms, call... Different size twins My only "experience" is with my sister's monochorionic di-amniotic (ie. identical) twins. In her case there was a problem with the placenta (called twin-to-twin transfusion) which... OT, Need advice. kinda long Denise~* Do you really think that she honestly believes that dh hates her, or is this a red herring that she throws out to... Downs Syndrome 2996 I haven't had a blood test come back positive (I was having twins and the AFP came out in the normal range) but I do have a little girl with Down syndrome and it's not... Downs Syndrome 2997 taylormadeinjaxfl The overwhelming majority of people who get a positive triple- or quad-screen have perfectly healthy babies. That is... Downs Syndrome 2998 Tracey There are many babies born with DS that was not diagnosed prenatally, and as far as I know, their outcomes are not significantly worse than babies whose DS was diagnosed... Downs Syndrome 2999 taylormadeinjaxfl Family history doesn't mean much, in relation to DS. Most cases of DS are just a fluke. The fact that... Odd question... Cigarettes and sugar Jamie Clark Sorry, I should have said, I'm in the UK. I would say that the majority here don't see smoking pot itself as a bad thing, but the issue publicy seems to... welcome Amber Leanne Things didn't go quite the same way as with our 16 month old. For that the wife's water broke... My ankles have disappeared 3002 It could be just the sitting and sowing or it could be pre-eclampsia... or just the start of it, high blood pressure. All through my last... My ankles have disappeared 3003 Engram Hmmm, my problem is that my blood pressure is low normally, that what is well within normal range for most people is high... My ankles have disappeared 3004 Yes, that's why the baseline is so important. I always make sure I know what my BP is when it's taken, because I've moved... Nappy rash 3005 I use zinc and caster oil cream after every nappy change to try to prevent nappy rash and sudocrem if one manages to slip through, like when... Nappy rash 3006 Oh oh! I use Sudocreme for DD. I also use this stuff called 'Honey Dust'... The honey dust is actually ahem stuff we pick up from... Nappy rash 3007 How old is she now? My Emily-Rose got nappy rash when she was teething, was thinking this... Nappy rash 3008 Hi Jamie Yeah I can see where you're coming from, I think perhaps if she was home all the time I wouldnt have let... 38 week appointment Oh... This is getting tiresome. I really don't feel like I have time to run to the midwife's office every week, but... Freak of the week 3010 How frustrating for you!! Are they not seeing any other signs to inicate NTD, such as enlarged ventricles? Grant had an open... Freak of the week 3011 I don't know where you are, so I don't know how things work, but it would seem to me that if one doctor determines that they cannot care for you then they really ought... Sacrococcygeal teratoma SCT 3012 quote-------- hmm, interesting, I wonder why that isn't done for twins sometimes, as it doesn't seem infrequent that twins are delivered prematurely because one if in trouble, so you wonder if they could... Sacrococcygeal teratoma SCT 3013 Pologirl It is hard in situations like these, when you find out that your baby is sick and-or not developing correctly... Pseudonyms Was: Sacrococcygeal teratoma SCT Anne Rogers The problem is that screening new members for any Internet forum, as such screening is practiced, is simply bogus and the privacy and trust are illusions. Anne in... Pseudonyms Was: Sacrococcygeal teratoma SCT Pologirl But the point is that for a public forum like this, I am aware that it is open to the public, and I can chose not... Pseudonyms Obscurity, linux Jamie Clark writes: Pologirl's point, and she's quite right, is that that person doesn't know that. I can subscribe to such... Anyone had episiotomy problems I gave birth March 2004 and still am having problems. I went to several doctors in the Mayo System (where I gave birth unfortunately) and was treated by being laughed at, ignored, silence, and then... Stuck In Hospital Hi All! Well, as of my last question-post, I've had another slight emergency and am now... Stuck In Hospital Dearest Carlye, Tracy, Rangitotogirl, and Joy, WOW!!! Thank you all so much for your kind words, support, prayers and encouragement. I cannot express how much it means to me. Each day we get through... Name 3020 If he has decided on a name, it's probably safe to buttume he likes it. If you think about it and love it, then why go any... Name 3021 I agree. My mom had a pair of clients who's son's name was "Trejn" (Tre-jen - like that, said fast) The parents would probably fall into that said category of lack of education-spelling, and... Name 3022 Yes, I was actually surprised to find that spelling in a baby name book. It was, though, under Amy, and put in the book as an... Name 3023 I kind of tend to prefer more conventional names but if that's what you want to call your baby - go... Name 3024 EternityGrace If you and your fiance love it, then that's most of the battle. It is unconventional, although so are you. Personally, I'm not a fan of... Just two drinks a week may lower unborn child's IQ Megan Rauscher, "Just two drinks a week may lower unborn child's IQ", Reuters, May 26, 2006, Link... This is where I get tired with the whole pregnancy thing Depending on my "official" estimated due date, I'm either 10 days away or 3 days away. Either way, I'm at the point where I only want... This is where I get tired with the whole pregnancy thing Zaz Boy, can I relate! I've had two of my three "due dates" pbutt now. The first I got, based on my LMP and how I... Tender and seemingly large I don't know if I'm going crazy, but DH buttures me I'm not... Lately, though, my breasts feel very tender and almost like they're ready to explode. Last night... Tender and seemingly large I have such problems with bras :( I went from a 34B before ever being pg... Not sure what I went up to as... What to do with DD For those of you pregnant with your second (or later) baby or that already have 2 or more kids... What to do with DD 3031 Thanks, everyone, for the help. I tried to reply to most of your posts, but Google Groups (yes, I'm one of those people) kept crapping out on... What to do with DD 3032 I had my parents, as well as MIL - even SIL if need be, a cousin and an aunt and uncle... What to do with DD 3033 Hi, Again, we're in the same situation (not the sad story of your MIL's cancer, but the result in itself: no one to babysit DD during labour!). My parents and DH's live 2 to 3... 38wk update i shot a man Silly, also tomorrow. I just got back from my MW appt, all still appears well, although she's a bit concerned about how much the narcolepsy is beginning to affect me... Mini Panic I've been having an on-off mini-panic the last few days... I think it's just first-time mummy nerves, but there are times when I wonder if... Mini Panic 3036 lucy-h You will be fine. I felt very comfortable around babies, and that translated to feeling incredibly comfortable and sure... Mini Panic 3037 lucy-h For what it's worth, I'd changed two diapers in my life before having DD, and the longest I'd ever been alone with an infant was three hours. The hospital-birth center will... Mini Panic 3038 DH Thats a good point - tbh, I have tended to discount the hospital a lot, but I'm beginning to see that they are there to help :) has baby, missed... Mini Panic 3039 Hi Lucy, You know what? It's not even "first-time" mommy's nerves. It's just mommy's nerves, period. I'm there with my second baby coming up, and you'd think... Mom's here I called my mother last night and asked her to come over. By the end of the... Wish us luck Well tommorow we are back in court and I am kinda glad because they were supposed... Oh my movement Oh!! I was just putting in my 2¢ to something someone else posted, and I felt... Nuchal translucency NT scan 3043 Sometimes, having a wealth of information about what could possibly go wrong or what one condition or one reading means can be a problem. It's easy to scare yourself to rest by surfing the... Nuchal translucency NT scan 3044 The real issue here is that you are past the appropriate time for this test. Because this... Nuchal translucency NT scan 3045 Then do yourself a favor and don't do research on the Internet. Go to a library and the read... Nuchal translucency NT scan 3046 NT in the 21st week of pregnancy? I don't know too much about it but aren't they... New baby is here kinda I'm just so excited, and although this is kinda off topic, I just can't help myself... We have a new addition to our family... Not the regular kind of baby, but still a baby... When can I use a pregnancy test shannonpts via FamilyKB.com His point is that if you are pregnant and bleeding, it's not a period. Hard to say. You can google... low ebb I did just post this, but nasty old OE end itself just as I was going to hit send. I went to the docs this morning, as I coughed, and made my... low ebb 3050 I know you weren't trying to be flippant, but having had discussions with Lucy earlier in her pregnancy about her joints and whatnot, to me this... low ebb 3051 I and post they husband, and response being Hi Anne and Joybelle Thanks for your replies. Sorry I've not repled sooner - Have spent long chunks of time in bed. Am... low ebb 3052 wait 48hrs and if you are not getting on top of things then go back, it's... Grant update for those who might be interested Grant is 8 months now!!! Yikes! We are approaching the dates when we received the diagnosis he... Grant update for those who might be interested 3054 all Thank you, Pologirl. :) Yes, you have a lot going on right now. I remember when I was... Grant update for those who might be interested 3055 Joybelle They aren't great, but they are doable. I prep her ahead of time and remind her that we're going for the blood... Nothing's happening Had my 40 weeks appointment yesterday. Officially, after verifying everything, my "real" due date (oh no, another one) is June 3rd, i.e. tomorrow. So... Milk quanbreasties Zaz We noticed a big drop in both girls milk intake when they went from bottles to sippy cups... Under 6 mnth sun protection Hi Okay think I might have made me look like a stupid mummy during contact, I was trying to be good mummy the other week... Under 6 mnth sun protection I never used sunblock of any sort until well after 6 months of age. There seems to be all kinds of side... OT kinda: Babies and Bikes I went to Walmart this morning (smart me left a bag there yesterday, and the important one of Jet Dry... Thimerosal quotes mercury vax ingredient john You should read your links, this little gem was found right at the bottom: "Statistics are... my stepson still defecates his pants I wouldn't take anything away from him; bedwetting and other things can be signs of trauma; emotionally or... normal" kid behavior... 3063 I don't see any problems with letting them pick their own clothes and toys. I think this can be a boy-girl thing, in that the girls are often keener to pick their own things... OT: "normal" kid behavior ms. bb This may not be the answer to your question but this is what... normal" kid behavior... 3065 ms. bb The bottom line is that you can't tell her how to parent. You've made... normal" kid behavior... 3066 ms. bb Weeeelll -- the only thing I came to realize after my second was born was that, some of what my eldest did -- because I was such a great parent and all... normal" kid behavior... 3067 It's not a case of "boys are easier" and "just wait til you have a girl". I, like you, have one boy. And a girl on the way. My sister has three girls - a 6... normal" kid behavior... 3068 ms. bb I have two girls, aged 3.5 and 20 months, and they don't do any of the things that her... Normal heart rate Normally, my heart, I think, is beating at about 80ish bpm... Lately, though, actually a few times today, it seems to have gone just wild and... Normal heart rate 3070 wild today. just I had a very, very similar thing happen to me while pregnant. I think I even posted about it. It was after I found... Normal heart rate 3071 Sounds like a spot of tachychardia to me... According to this site a normal heart rate is somewhere between 50 and 100 bpm. However... Active Active Baby Matthew, my first, was quite active in utero and is now a pretty active 11 month... lucy Anne Rogers Hi Anne and all Thanks for the post :) I am home again, but no baby yet tho! Sorry to disappoint, but I did enjoy... 2 month well visit Well we had our two month visit. The boys are doing great! Brock is 14lbs 2oz and 24 inches while Ben is 11lbs 9oz and 23.5 inches. They each had three shots. Brock was... Letter from the lab Alright, I bent and went for that triple screen maybe a week or two ago. I checked the mail and there was... Letter from the lab xkatx When was your last rubella shot? There was a time frame when they were recommending a booster for college... OT, but worried: Infant coughingsnorting Hey all. If you have any advice or experience, I'd appreciate it if you shared. Last Saturday, when Hale was... Researchers Identify Protein buttociated with Severe Preeclampsia RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY PROTEIN buttOCIATED WITH SEVERE PREECLAMPSIA Study finds that the endoglin protein acts together with sFlt1 to rapidly escalate disease BOSTON -- Building on their earlier discovery which found that elevated levels of the... Update 40 W 6 D WAS Update 40 W 3 D The NST and ultrasound went perfectly yesterday. Funny thing though, was last week the baby was supposedly "not moving enough" during the NST (he... Books on Ayurveda , Tibetan, Unani & Alternative Medicine New Releases Books on Ayurveda , Tibetan, Unani & Alternative Medicine (New Releases) This is one time mail only. To subscribe our Newsletter, mail us your interested subjects. Indian Books Centre In the... unplanned 3081 pillworm Hi, I have a similar situation here. I have been with my husband for 10 years now, married 2 of those. He had decided long ago he wasn't sure he wanted any kids... unplanned 3082 pillworm Hi, I first fell pregnant when i was 16, living at home and my... unplanned 3083 Hi Pillworm Kind of funny I was in the exact oppisite position. My husband and I married in September of last year. We had planned to adopt children. We NEVER NEVER Let me emphasize... unplanned 3084 Anna.Nicole.m Sorry if my response offended you. If you post anything in a public forum, it is open to response. Your fears were-are perfectly valid, and plenty of people experience... unplanned 3085 Anna.Nicole.m Yes, but this is Usenet. People will go off on tangents about anything they think is... unplanned 3086 The one thing I had always wanted to do was go to Vegas for my 21st birthday. When... unplanned 3087 I was 15 when I found out I was pg with DS1. 16 when he was born. That was a surprise. I wasn't 'ready... Grrrrrrrrrr 3088 you mean you've missed it? trying to work out what time you posted. Do you have something like "Maternal Fetal buttessment Unit", which is basically somewhere staffed by midwives where... Grrrrrrrrrr 3089 Anne Rogers Thanks Ann. I phoned the clinic this morning and explained the situation, and they told me to go straight in, and that they'd fit me in. I saw the... Grrrrrrrrrr 3090 Anne Rogers Pretty unhappy tbh, but it's nice to hear you think it's a way off too... poor dh didn;t understand when I came out... Grrrrrrrrrr 3091 labour was bad for different reasons, but that syntocinon is horrible stuff it does funny... Grrrrrrrrrr 3092 Anne Rogers Thanks for the hugs... she warned me about the over-under responses, but if it gets things going... Grrrrrrrrrr 3093 which in some ways can be worse because if you have another you are much much less likely to have an induction... Grrrrrrrrrr 3094 Anne Rogers That thought had crossed my mind, but as I grew up an only child, and was often lonely, I... Vit K, Eye Goop, and 37 week update So now we have to decide if we should bother with this stuff- (homebirth, so risk of infection would only be due to me and midwife, not hospital): Vit K - In the bit of research... Jealous DebsMorrin I think jealousy may very well be a primal behavior, an instinctive feeling that we'll never outgrow (unless ofcourse you're... Odorous foreskins!!! 3097 Apples and oranges!! Men are led by their noses. We are the horniest creatures on the planet. As long as we have a... Odorous foreskins!!! 3098 Tom Obvious piece of trash? Still equating colorful use of language with evil? You're a regular Einstein, eh?ehe IOW, unlike you, I do not have syphilitic eyes!ehe Tom, circumcised men... Odorous foreskins!!! 3099 Tom Research + physiology of foreskin + being circumcised = the above!! And no matter how many times you deny the problems that are buttociated with the male prepuce, it does... Odorous foreskins!!! 3100 R. Steve Walz Steve, at least you're controlling your anti-Semitic insanity! LOL! Smegma: "a transliteration of the Greek word É–É ‹ÁÌ· for soap, is a combination of exfoliated (shed) epithelial... Odorous foreskins!!! 3101 R. Steve Walz Ah, I keep forgetting why your wife & kids left you! LOL! Your so-called Jewish family couldn't put up with your inferiority-complex! eheee And what... Odorous foreskins!!! 3102 Winding, I think we all know where this shnook is going!eheh He's dwelling in the anti-circ canard of comparing female circumcision to routine infant circumcision. In order to believe in this absurd comparison... Odorous foreskins!!! 3103 Tom ********* Hi, I'm 17 years old and I have a problem with my foreskin. Lately I have noticed that my foreskin has an unusually unpleasant odor. I tired washing it but as soon as I... Odorous foreskins!!! 3104 In one age, called the Second Age by some, (an Age yet to come, an Age long past... Odorous foreskins!!! 3105 2 billion served in the Third World, perhaps! In America (world's most powerful & influential nation), do as the Americans do!! Extra skin = queasy gals = less boots a knockin'! ehehe Common... OT advice needed as things have got further removed from pregnancy I've not updated so much on here about what is going on, unfortunately things are pretty dire, I'm basically at the end of my tether first... OT advice needed Cambridge, UK. we have a hydrotherapy pool at the hospital, to use it you would need to be referred by a physio, but I'm not... Ultrasound today Not looking forward to the water drinking and avoiding the washroom, then driving and dealing with kids for this... Buuut... I'm kind of getting a bit... Ultrasound today : UPDATE 3109 So, I just got back. She had asked if I wanted to know what it is - she just simply asked if I was excited and wanted to know what it... Ultrasound today : UPDATE 3110 Oh, of course! Like I really believed I could hold off... The silly envelope was sitting... Ultrasound today : 3111 Hey, that actually sounds like a good idea! But, for me, even the thought of doing that is like a major pull towards peeking :D Maybe it would be fun to just wait until... Ultrasound today : 3112 The lab that does the ultrasound is saying full bladder. I remember I went in with DS with a... Ultrasound today : 3113 xkatx BIL-SIL found out with their last and kept it a secret from everyone else except her dad, who was dying and the reason they... Ultrasound today : 3114 It seems that everyone on both sides always want to know. I could be wrong, but... Hospital Bag List and suggestions I was looking at a previous thread on what to put in a hospital bag, (ideas & such) and I compiled a list that I'll post here for others... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3116 Denise~* I've put in a couple of "just in case" baby-grows and vests, in case we have to stay in for any reason... They are only little. I... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3117 lucy-lu But that's just part of thier job. The hospital has to deal with TONS of dirty linens -- sheets, towels, blankets, etc. It's not even something that they are going... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3118 Anne Rogers This really made me smile :) We have a small chest of draws at the bottom of our wardrobe (it's not really a wardrobe I guess, It's a built in cupoboard... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3119 Denise~* For me, I'd cut back on a lot of stuff (but I travel pretty lightly, ). I'd add: -- Glbuttes (if you wear them... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3120 In Australia, or at least at RPA, Sutherland and Canterbury Hospitals in Sydney, you get about 2 or 3 pads, so you need to bring your own. They provide a baby... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3121 The one and only thing I had totally went braindead on for baby's bag was the receiving blankets. I think I... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3122 xkatx With DS1 I forgot to pack ANY clothes for him. I was completely brain dead. The nurses were nice enough to give me a little baby gown for... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3123 Yikes, how long do you plan to be there for! Check what the hospital provided, a lot of those things may be provided by the hospital. The one thing I wouldn't take would be formula... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3124 Anne Rogers I didn't think the baby list was all that bad. We live in WA state, so a blanket is necc, just in... Hospital Bag List and suggestions 3125 cool ;-), we are moving to WA in 3-4 months (from the UK, so it's a big move) I... Advice offered for twin pregnancies Hi and congratulations!! :-D. I didn't find out until the 20 week ultrasound that it was twins. Very shocking. I spent about a... It's a Surprise! u-s went just fine. I think I kinda did an update type thing in the above original thread. I did get the... OT What have you gotwould like 3128 I've owned lots of cats but Rudy was the best. He didn't have any bad habits :-) Luke named Otis. Rudy was given to me... OT What have you gotwould like 3129 I find this untrue. Friendly and cuddly, social animals. Ours are, anyways, and so was the one we had before. Both of the adults... OT What have you gotwould like 3130 lucy-lu We have a cat (Rosemary--she's about 11 years old and was a stray) and two dogs (Balthazar--he's a strange mix: curly... OT What have you gotwould like 3131 Oooh... I HATE this task! We have a cat, Sally, and it's actually DS's cat and he named her :D I also have a shih-tzu, Odd Job, a small 10gal tank of... Nesting or obsessing So, I've decided to clean out closets and storage boxes. A month or so ago, I went through DS's closet and pulled out all the clothes that he's grown out of and hauled over about... Nesting or obsessing With #1 I had TOOOOOOOOOOO many clothes and stuff and so much was wasted. So... Newborn Diapers Denise~* I found that at those early newborn months, they grow so quickly that we... Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine, con't You do talk like a vaccine devotee, and just as the medical industry wants people to think ie anecdotes don't count, so we can ignore 5,000-10,000 parent observations... Guillaume's Birth Story long This birth story will talk a lot about pain. It will use words like excruciating, like despair, like unbearable, like crazy, and so on. I might miss out on the words wonderful... Born at 32 weeks & doing great Hi dear moms out there, Just wanted to let you all know that through the hyperemesis, subchorionic bleeding, complete... Update. Long, mc ment It's been quite a roller coaster so far. Almost immediately after I posted my "new to the group" message I started spotting-bleeding. I went for an ultrasound and all they could see... Update. Long, mc ment. 3139 Missy I'm sorry that your doctor has been so pessimistic and such a naysayer. I hope that everything continues on in a normal... Update. Long, mc ment. 3140 Missy I'm sorry that your doctor has been so pessimistic and such a naysayer. I... Talking with friend miscarriage mentioned 3141 That totally makes sense. She did call me this afternoon and said that the u-s went... Talking with friend miscarriage mentioned 3142 That totally makes sense. She did call me this afternoon and said that the u-s went alright. There's still a baby... 20w US, oh no result 3143 Thank you all for your kind words. Jamie Clark The next step is transfer to an... 20w US, oh no result 3144 We saw a perinatologist. 5 days after the previous ultrasound (US), the new US shows... 20w US, oh no result 3145 find Dear Pologirl, Not long ago (less than a year!) I was in a similar situation. I was told by my regular doctor that the abnormalities... 40w 5d Update Hi, Lucy, I remember with my first two kids having that "slump" and then feeling better and then one day baby was here. :) I went over 41 weeks with my first three, and... becoming a mother for the first time IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE OF FUTURE MUMS-TO-BE Are you about to become a mum for the... FAO: Ericka Ericka, This is completely OT, but I know you will know the answer to it. :-) A friend of mine is getting... Ericka 3149 it feels wierd that this is even asked, in the UK it is considered very normal to have a two stage reception, and actually it's the bit in the... Ericka 3150 Anne Rogers The whole 2 stage bit seems odd to me tbh. I can't imagine inviting all my guests to the wedding, telling 75... Bedtime Feed Baby Rice Dilema Please Advise Hi there! I've been to see the HV today to get my 16 week old... Bedtime Feed Baby Rice Dilema Please Advise!!! 3152 I started my daughter on cereal around 4 months (roughly the same age ) but from a spoon. They have to know the difference between drinking and eating. At the time her cereal... Bedtime Feed Baby Rice Dilema Please Advise!!! 3153 Rafael Well, there has been more than one study looking at whether adding cereal to nighttime bottles causes babies to sleep longer, and... Bedtime Feed Baby Rice Dilema Please Advise!!! 3154 sorry, but I'm with the HV, after all, natures way is to breastfeed, so if you're... Bedtime Feed Baby Rice Dilema Please Advise!!! 3155 All babies have different sleeping patterns at different ages, and even twins, or siblings of far different ages and babies of the same age sleep differently. DS was up every 4 hours at night. You... Bedtime Feed Baby Rice Dilema Please Advise!!! 3156 Rafael It is not recommended to give any rice cereal before 6 months. I understand about wanting the baby to sleep through the night, but... need to vent jerky people who ram shopping carts into very pregnant women I'm not sure why I'm so upset about this- maybe just since I'm 37 weeks and can hardly walk from sciaticaback pain etc......but I've been tearful and furious all evening. Earlier today... need to vent jerky people who ram shopping carts into very pregnant women 3158 Friendliness. I actually was shopping with the kids earlier today. We had already all piled back in the car to go home - looong and crappy day running from the Walmart to the London Drugs all... need to vent jerky people who ram shopping carts into very pregnant women 3159 I repeated back what she said, using her words, but using them as "fcking btch" as blanking out the word. Hard to say... New mother, being different, have questions! 3160 Hi Carmen, I was much the same as you, and did a lot of research on... New mother, being different, have questions! 3161 Carmen What's the reason to wait? And, they're diapers....I'm not worried about them staining. It's not like I'd use them for something... New mother, being different, have questions! 3162 I like the terry flats... We have a whole stack of these other all in ones, and I searched the desk here for the one diaper (yes, clean!) that I had sitting... Stressful day The day started off pretty normal, but in the afternoon we (4YO DS & I) decided to get a snack, so we head off upstairs... Stressful day Oh, poor baby. :( That isn't fun for mommy or child, is it?! I'm glad you were able to get his... Maybe MOM" dead after 4 days Hi all, This is my first post on this topic. I'll be turning 40 this fall, and am trying to get pregnant for the first time, and... Maybe MOM" dead after 4 days TxMouse For what it's worth, $39 isn't much for an ovulation predictor. I don't put much faith in those "ferning" ones though. I've known women... So much for our surprise, I think my midwife gave it away yesterday and we're boy. Not entirely sure, but as she was feeling around for all the location of the body parts, she had a startled "oh!" Then stopped, caught herself and... MAKE $15,000 $250,000 IN WEEKS AS SEEN ON OPRAH & 2020 MAKE $15,000 - $250,000 IN WEEKS - AS SEEN ON OPRAH & 20-20 HOW TO MAKE THOUSANDS DOING NOTHING AT ALL Keep in mind... Protien In Urine Nicoled1112 Trace protein on a dipstick is common, and can be caused by dehydration, infection, etc. It's... Gas and Air was Jessica Kate is here I'm expecting that Lucy may well be too busy to answer this, it comes up with moderate frequency, so it's probably my turn to explain! Gas and Air is the laymans term for Entonox, which... What's so special about a Diaper Genie or similar products cjra Diaper Genie and other products like that produce a long "sausage" string of diapers in a plastic bag. So, they are... Receiving blankets, onsies, towels, washclothes how many does one really need It really just depends on the baby and parent. I do baby laundry about once every 5 days. My babies do not spit up. They generally do not drool milk down their... Receiving blankets, onsies, towels, washclothes how many does one really need 3173 Ok, y'all have given me stuff to think about... storage space is an issue, so in our case... Receiving blankets, onsies, towels, washclothes how many does one really need 3174 personally I would return some of these, particularly as you are using cloth diapers, they are a new concept... Receiving blankets, onsies, towels, washclothes how many does one really need 3175 cjra I buttume you're talking about linens, mainly? In my experience, it WAS overkill. For our May baby, we never actually needed more than about three towels, ten onesies... Receiving blankets, onsies, towels, washclothes how many does one really need 3176 Andrea Phillips I do have a spitter. I do hope his spitting up period is over soon. On the bib subject, the laundry isn't why... Receiving blankets, onsies, towels, washclothes how many does one really need 3177 cjra I can only tell you our own experience in this department, we just had our first baby 12 weeks ago. After four baby showers... Argh... Too much stress... Kinda ranting It's just past 1am, and I feel so tired that I'm almost not tired... Spend yesterday at a crappy, tacky, hillbilly wedding for SIL - bad news there all around as far as... Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine 3179 ProQuad, when reconsbreastuted as directed, is a sterile preparation for subcutaneous administration. Each 0.5-mL dose contains not less... Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine 3180 CONSPIRACY FACT PaulingTherapy.com(mirror) Call Owen at 800-894-9025 for info (630-416-1438). This website is about reversing "heart disease... Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine 3181 There are a lot of people out there--I know of one personally--who believe (although anecdotally) that mmr has caused damage--regressive autism--in their children. I... hello I'm new Hello everyone! I am currently 21 weeks pregnant with twin girls! We found out it was twins when I was just 6 1-2... ectopic Pregancy related question We have four-year baby. We tried for our next baby on day of ovulation in January... ectopic Pregancy related question It's also far to early for an ectopic, there is a variety of ways they can present, but rarely before 4 weeks after conception, which is early enough for people to... 3D ultrasound Special K! Is this an u-s from your doctor, or one you've scheduled at a commercial u-s shop? If the latter, you may or may not care that... HEALTHY PREGNANCY To All Moms Moms2B I'm a mother of 3 children and I have been on Herbalife's Formula 1 Nutritional Milkshake... I feel cramping Since this evening, I've been getting some cramping that is getting somewhat annoying. Just wondering if it's normal and to be expected... It's... My mom thanked me for telling her not to come to the birth cjra Wow. I'm so used to small families. The most anybody in my family up to my father & mothers generation have is 3, maybe 4 at the most, and the... Hi all How have you been! I have been thinking of you as well!! Xavier had his 18 Month check up recently.. last month I... Update, SCT at 27w, Boston high risk obstetrics One member of the sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT) and others support group Boston hospitals and management of SCT. And here on misc.kids.pregnancy, Caledonia and Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward... Vacation at 33 weeks Go, if you feel up to it. I actually had a very similar question looking for advice last summer... Baby Shower Registry 3192 Anna.Nicole.m I wasn't comfortable with the shower idea - I like going to other people's showers, but not the idea of being the guest or honour (we didn't have a... Baby Shower Registry 3193 Anna.Nicole.m Showers are not a racket, but they are a very unique and particular sort of social event, and therefore there are some particular rules attached to keep them from... Baby Shower Registry 3194 I have mixed feelings about registries... First feeling is don't tell me what to buy you, then the next is please tell me what to buy you. ;) With DD's shower, we went to Walmart and... Baby Shower Registry 3195 Anna.Nicole.m I'm not a huge registry fan, but was told by friends and family we should do it.... some people prefer to be able to pick off a list. So we... hypnosis Special K! I took a Hypnobirthing clbutt which was a total of 16 hours, over three or four weeks (I forget). It cost about $300 for my husband and me together... Pulled Belly Muscle ow, you poor thing, I was always luck that I was always quite small, except for literally the last 2 weeks of... Diagnosed wgestational diabetes 3198 Andrea gave some great advice, and pretty much follows what I did for my last pregnancy. (As background: I didn't get in to see the hospital diabetes team till 33 weeks, when I... Diagnosed wgestational diabetes 3199 Ericka Kammerer Sorry it's taken me a bit to get back to this, I had my three-hour glucose test on Friday and it's wiped me out. Though unless my own glucose meter is off... Diagnosed wgestational diabetes 3200 Andrea Phillips Well, there is a little bit of that ;-) How they arrived at a... I guess I was Anne Rogers Hi Anne, Sorry for the delay in replying - I thought I'd reply as I think Jessie's the... Risks of natural childbirth well any research risks of using epidural, induction etc. is compareing against something, check to see... preterm contractions lil long 3203 It's been investigated both ways. In a high risk population (primarily women with previous preterm... preterm contractions lil long 3204 which kind of fits in with what I was saying, it would probably be more... 5 day old update Our wonderful little daughter is making incredible progress. They took her off the regular ventilator on Friday, just... 5 day old update 3206 Dagny Thanks to all for the kind words. She's still progressing, but more slowly now, which is... 5 day old update 3207 it depends how far the meconium goes into the lungs, which makes the difference, sometimes it is just the mouth and nose and after suctioning... 5 day old update 3208 I'm so glad she's doing well, it all sounds so familiar, that friend I mentioned, they also thought the baby wasn't going to make it in the first 24hrs, but she made a really... 5 day old update 3209 dunno, I guess if you were serious about learning to breastfeed a preemie you'd have to be there a mbuttive proportion of the... 5 day old update 3210 Anne cjra replied I should have said "preemie or term but unwell", but the truth of the matter is that... 5 day old update 3211 Sue Of course everyone wants a healthy baby. Where breastfeeding is concerned, it is something that has proved lifelong benefits... 5 day old update 3212 cjra When my prem baby was in SCN it was the same sort of deal for me, I travelled between... 5 day old update 3213 Anne Rogers My OB said they could have me stay in longer if I wanted - they could justify... 5 day old update 3214 Anne Cjra replied aha, so it comes down to an insurance issue, it seems to be the opposite in the UK, some babies need minimal care whilst they are in there... 5 day old update 3215 Anne Rogers No, it came down to me not being sick enough to stay in hospital. It is not a hotel. It is not a comfortable place to be. I... 5 day old update 3216 Sue That does sound very good, I think the difference here is that they see mum and baby as an item, a breastfeeding pair, so to discharge a mum... 5 day old update 3217 mum days used there is When Grant was in the NICU, there really was no way to stay in the room with him. There... 5 day old update 3218 Cindi - HappyMamatoThree I hope so. What's difficult now, as we move further away from the worst, is seeing new parents... 5 day old update 3219 whereas at our local hospital there is a ward dedicated to mums who's babies are in NICU, SCBU or transitional care, as well as some... What to Expect it's also very prescriptive, this is what your doctor will do and when they will do it, making you feel that if you haven't... Question about tubal ligation and delivery Tori suggested: hmm, other than the newborn hearing test which even then only my 2nd had, there was... kat xkatx 3222 I'm here! We've just been dealing with a crazy weekend... Went to my parents' place for my birthday and had a BBQ - DS stayed and went home... kat xkatx 3223 Kathryn I'll bet. :-) Is this the same one that hurt his head ? he just keeps... kat xkatx 3224 DD slept until about 10 today. So, I slept as well! I've noticed any schedule that once... Why Giving the Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Doesn't Make Any Sense Why Giving the Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Doesn't Make Any Sense pregnancydoesntmakeanysense.htm The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommends flu vaccination during all trimesters... update 3226 so sorry to hear that, remember that even in that case he still has rights, I don't know what they are, but I know he will have some! Try CAB in the first instance. routine... Questions about donor egg procedure with older women Hi, My husband and I are considering using donor eggs to try and get pregnant. Since we are both older we are concerned with the safety, success rate... Intermittent heavy bleeding Hi all, I am about 13 weeks with my first pregnancy. A little over a week ago, I... Intermittent heavy bleeding I'm not sure if I'll be any help, but I know I have a girl friend who has something that sounds kinda similar going on, as... WSJ article on reducing risk in childbirth In today's WSJ, there's an interesting article on organizations that are starting to limit interventions (like early induction, oxytocin... WSJ article on reducing risk in childbirth alath I think you can make a pretty good case for the financial soundness of lower intervention care (when warranted). The evidence is... A little bit of beer I just thought of something... It's too late to do anything about it now, but kind of for my... A little bit of beer 3233 Thanks for all the above replies! Figure it's easier to just reply once. I didn't think it was such a big deal, but I wasn't sure, and yes, those onion rings were... A little bit of beer 3234 xkatx Good heavens, I think it's waaaaaaay over the top to worry about such minor exposure to alcohol. There's been precious little evidence that even moderate, regular drinking (a drink a day, most... Head Size oO rach Oo. It's not something that I would be overly concerned about at this... OT choose me a career As I mentioned a while back DH has got a job in Seattle, so we'll be moving in the Autumn, this means that the way things are it... Hospitalized and Bored Well it's good you have multiple people, but I don't think it's entirely true about only being able to give terbulatine in hospital, I've known... Very early laborbored bored bored VENT I'm due monday and have been having contractions now for about 24 hours, mild, every 10-15 minutes, but have stalled out several times for a couple of hours each And I am... how to cope with grief during pregnancy 3239 My Dad died when I was 11 weeks pregnant with my 3rd. At the time I was already very tired because of being pregnant, feeling nauseus, and dealing with 2 young children etc. It... how to cope with grief during pregnancy 3240 I had a similar experience. My father died very unexpectedly and suddenly when I was 5 months pregnant with... how to cope with grief during pregnancy 3241 dontspamme I'm so sorry to hear about your father, and my heart really goes out to you. All I can give you is rebutturance from personal experience... I found out I... Csection or VBAC 3243 On Fri, 14 Jul 2006 19:26:47 GMT, "ChitaShines" hee hee... I must admit...as someone who had a primary cesarean folllowed by two VBACs... the statement "I'd really like... Csection or VBAC 3244 which is of course the biggest risk, but what you need to remember is that with the correct management of labour (basically no... Csection or VBAC 3245 Well, I had a VBAC and wouldn't have had it any other way. It was great to be able to... Csection or VBAC 3246 A c-section is considered to be major surgery. I had a HORRIBLE experience with an emergency section. I was rolled into the OR well into... A healthy person is someone who has not yet had enough tests. This past week I received a consultant followup letter suggesting my... A healthy person is... 3248 I've been meaning to reply to this, it's been difficult to extract the bits that I can say something about from the bits I can... A healthy person is... 3249 Anne Rogers Well, even that is encouraging to know. :-) There is also the potential impact of diabetes, gestational or otherwise, on my own health. I am going... A healthy person is... 3250 andrea one study in many, I'm not saying it's wrong, but if these outcomes are caused by big babies... A healthy person is... 3251 Oh dear, I remember having those kinds of weeks! I'm so glad to hear the hyrops is looking good and the SCT isn't growing. And yea for... Gestational diabetes, oligohydramnios, IUGR 3252 I am SuperWoman, capable of dodging speeding bullets as fast as her OBs shoot 'em! Gestational diabetes. I pbutted the 3-hour GDTT (which is also... Gestational diabetes, oligohydramnios, IUGR 3253 Three NSTs this week and the baby looks good on all of them. Lots of movement combined with long, strong accelerations and smooth decelerations. Except this... Week 37, "induction" spoken Thanks, all! Check. I have started doing that a lot at night, just to get comfortable. Last night I think the baby got... Gestational diabetes, oligohydramnios, IUGR 3255 Andrea Phillips Partly, that's an act. One way to Make It So is to Act As If. Part of me desperately wants to have... mirena symptoms I got a mirena mid November 2005, seemed to have a fairly normal insertion, followed by a bit of cramping and then spotting on and off for around 10 weeks... Angelina's birth story very long The whole story: 3am July 3, woke up having to go to the bathroom (as usual), but this... Bad Stomach Lately I've noticed that my stomach always feels really upset. I find it's always in the... Joint Baby Shower for Sisters 3259 Then maybe a joint event of Welcome Babies would work fine, where there could be a get together with a BBQ or something... Joint Baby Shower for Sisters 3260 It definitely varies for each person. With the first, I enjoyed the help, support, company. With the others, no way. I just wanted to be left alone. I also, with... Joint Baby Shower for Sisters 3261 Why on earth would people need only bring one gift? How would you plan on sharing the gifts, if everyone only brought one? "Here, you take this onesie, I'll take that... 2 weeks old tonight And what a difference 2 weeks has made. It's hard to believe it still. We're making progress on... BREAST GAIN PLUS NATURAL BREAST ENHANCEMENT PILLS FOR WOMEN by www.ShopZero.com Health Care BREAST GAIN PLUS NATURAL BREAST ENHANCEMENT PILLS FOR WOMEN - by www.ShopZero.com Health Care "Have larger, rounder, more perfect breasts in as little as 30 days!" Breast enlargement pill breast... Find anyoneanywhere People search website Thank you Mark for ranking me up there with internet drug dealers. And I am finished now with this... Kinda sorta real OT: Home help! 3265 No, not really. It seems that it's always my turn... When I ask if he can load the dishes into the dishwasher (which is so rare... Kinda sorta real OT: Home help! 3266 xkatx Okay, it think it's time for a Family Meeting, where you tell everyone what you expect of them. Nothing huge -- you aren't asking Dh to take over... Kinda sorta real OT: Home help! 3267 I've tried. I've donated and given away a whole bunch of random stuff from top to bottom here. I have 1 set of pots that I do... Kinda sorta real OT: Home help! 3268 PattyMomVA I think this is exactly right. My philosophy is "lead, follow, or get the heck out of my way." If... Kinda sorta real OT: Home help! 3269 A few of things that I have done recently to try and ease our house burden: Firstly, I have found it amazing what a child will do for a star... Kinda sorta real OT: Home help! 3270 xkatx I'm not sure what you didn't like about Flylady, but she sure has a handle on getting control of your house and life. Did you... Kinda sorta real OT: Home help! 3271 xkatx The theory on the kitchen sink thing is that if your sink is clean every night... Kinda sorta real OT: Home help! 3272 Hi xkatx:) I haven't posted here in a long time, but lurk quite often. Anyhow, I agree with everything you have said. This is what... Question On Newborn 3273 Hey, that's why I posted that sometimes it doesn't work. I know you were just pointing out what worked for you, and I just posted that sometimes it doesn't work, and... Question On Newborn 3274 Sounds like a colicky baby. DS2 was just like that. 7-10pm every single night. Bad news is, there's nothing you can do other than what you're doing. Gripe water and similar are pointless. My ped... OT recovering from nausea it's only OT because I'm not actually pregnant, but I'm asking here because I guess the strategies are... OT recovering from nausea hmm, sounds logical actually, the first day it came on, I wasn't feeling so nauseous, but I said to my husband before I could get out... how did you feel getting pregnant and knowing it would end in a csection an odd question I know, and probably only applies to if you've had one by c-section and anymore have to be too (for whatever reason), but is there... how did you feel getting pregnant and knowing it would end in a csection 3278 heck, those OBs are nuts, there is no reason why another baby might not enter the pelvis perfectly well, it all depends on how they are lieing, and the proof of that is the people... how did you feel getting pregnant and knowing it would end in a csection 3279 My first never descended, I'm not sure if it was positioning or not. Ended up in a... how did you feel getting pregnant and knowing it would end in a csection 3280 oO rach Oo. Well, my main concern was the baby itself, but I fully admit that having major surgery scares the hell out of me. When we were transferred... how did you feel getting pregnant and knowing it would end in a csection 3281 thanks all, seems no one had crawled out of the wood work who has had the same concern, but that wasn't really surprising, it can't be that common. I have a... how did you feel getting pregnant and knowing it would end in a csection 3282 Jamie I think I'd agree, but then I'd have said he same last time too, shame the doctors didn't agree. What still pees me off... what does implantation bleeding look like WAS not good 3283 Candy Wow, no wonder you are confused. First of all, if your cycle is "always about 5-10 days late" that would mean that it's actually very normal and regular for you... what does implantation bleeding look like WAS not good 3284 original quote: (Im am sorry for changing the subject but i this is my first time on this site and i cant figure out how to post a question of my own...) My last period... Quick question on tuna Haven't been around at all lately, and really have very little time right now! I have a question... I did google something like, 'tuna during pregnancy' and came up with quite a... Tori Spelling pregnant Spelling to Be a Mother? By WENN Thursday, July 20, 2006 HOLLYWOOD - Tori Spelling is wasting no time in becoming a mother after marrying actor Dean McDermott in... Tori Spelling pregnant 3287 On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 01:16:06 +0000, in alt.gossip.celebrities, so preggers ... ... Spelling to Be a Mother? ... By... Tori Spelling pregnant 3288 RagHag Diva Why? The second hubby is a pretty boy! eh Typically, most celebrity offspring have at least one good set of... Tori Spelling pregnant 3289 I believe that she is a member: Don't be a jerk, Do not circ! LOL a handful of the jew cult (1-4 % of 1%) does not a... Turning a Breech Baby 3290 Anne Rogers The latest one was on... Monday, actually. :) Hmm. I am on the extremely flexible side. My doula... Turning a Breech Baby 3291 presumably there just isn't the training available, you've probably got to be a bold person (in... developmental question ok, so, Ada is 13+ months, so not late in walking, slightly below average I understand, but well within normal range... developmental question 3293 Anne Rogers My older daughter was prem and seeing a pediatrician to make sure that they... developmental question 3294 Anne Rogers In that case, I'm guessing it's simply that she isn't good at balancing on one leg for even the brief time it takes her to take a step. If it... developmental question shoe alternative Do you remember "puffy paint"... it was all the rage in the 80's in the U.S. of A. so wondering if you could find a squeeze bottle of... developmental question 3296 Anne Rogers Ah - that sounds different. From the description, that sounds as if it may be a very mild degree of club foot. If this... Good hospitals in Chicago for labor and delivery I apologise that I am unable to comment on the hospital you mentioned (as I am over here in London, UK) but I myself was in your position until recently. I am 30 wks... Dealing with miscarry Hi, I just misscarried my twins Sat. I am a bit nerves about what is ahead. How soon did any of you go through this... Procardia preterm contractions hmm, dunno, I was never medicated for preterm contractions as they didn't seem to be doing anything (as I gather from your tests so far is the case with you), often I really wanted... OT how to choose a doctor may seem a very odd question, but the situation in the UK is you might have a choice of which surgery you register at, but then you... The little guy is finally here! Birth Story, xposted FInally! After all the hyperemesis, cerclage, preterm contractions, plus a solid week of mild early labor, etc...we all figured he would arrive early but no such luck, my due date came and went. I... Taylor Update Thanks for all the good wishes. Sorry that I haven't posted sooner. Been doing some computer stuff and... Argument to insurance company for home birth I was wondering if anyone has ever tried to make an argument to their insurance company (in the U.S.) about the medical necessity of a home birth. I ask because my husband and... Argument to insurance company for home birth 3304 Julie You'll love working with them--they're just delightful women, and they were amazing support during labor. Tell them I said hi! I can't believe the babies whose births... Argument to insurance company for home birth 3305 Julie A couple of suggestions: 1) Find a homebirth care provider you like, and ask them what has been working. Many of them can give you a good idea which insurers... OT why might toddlers be very smallhave a low appebreaste Thanks PK, we've struggled through his life really, the only time he really gained well was when he was still mostly breastfed, but starting solids, from 6months... Exterminating Females In The Land Of The Tiger India is missing 10 million daughters NewScientist.com news service Shaoni Bhattacharya Over the last 20 years, about 10 million female fetuses may have... another factor I didn't think of 3308 I'm aware of that, but it's the anethesia component that I don't respond to, as I... another factor I didn't think of 3309 Anne Rogers I don't have Ehlers-Danos (to the best of my knowledge) I've benign (HA!) hypermobility syndrome. As you know I've had 6 privatesl births... another factor I didn't think of 3310 interesting, I gather the latest medical opinion is that joint hypermobility syndrome is the same as ehlers-danlos hypermobility type. However... another factor I didn't think of 3311 hmm, I don't thing EDS is well recognised at all in the UK either to be honest, I self diagnosed myself as hypermobile-hypermobility syndrome though this year several people observed it, but I... Oh no, I don't think I can do this Finally, after much rescheduling we are due to be meeting with the complaints team, obsetrician and womens... Oh no, I don't think I can do this Anne Rogers I think the question is: How much of a difference would it make to you, at this stage, to have them acknowledge that the way they acted was wrong and to apologise? This... Breastfeeding pic on cover sparks backlash against Baby Talk magazine 3314 You're right -- it‚s Colorado statute 25-6-302! So why are the rangers trying to interfere? (I don't mean the REAL reason, I mean the OFFICIAL reason). Wasn't that in the article? Let's see: --- However, this... Breastfeeding Kids' Anxiety Lowered by Breastfeeding Ivanhoe Newswire (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Those warm cuddles that just naturally go with breastfeeding may be providing more than a comfy, cozy way for babies... Breastfeeding pic on cover sparks backlash against Baby Talk magazine 3316 I wish the majority of North America would get off this thing about the female breast. In comparision... Breastfeeding pic on cover sparks backlash against Baby Talk magazine 3317 I did have one baby who was difficult to nurse discreetly in public -- she HATED having anything even near her... Breastfeeding pic on cover sparks backlash against Baby Talk magazine 3318 I think elizabeth is jonZeee's momma. ;-) lol!! -- Regards, Dario Western (0437) 428-859 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- Come and visit my sites at: It should be noted that women often get loveual gratification, including orgasms, from breastfeeding. Oxytocin... Breastfeeding pic on cover sparks backlash against Baby Talk magazine 3319 There are no wishes or biases here.... I can't tease any meaning out of your drivel, but from what I can piece... Breastfeeding pic on cover sparks backlash against Baby Talk magazine 3320 That wasn't a dig or a blanket statement about all men. Men do tend to look, or will turn around (if they're into breasts) if someone... Wow. I feel so skinny Well, I had quite the event this afternoon! I put DD down for her nap. DS is... Question on trimester and bellies I am only 28 weeks today, and just a few minutes ago, I thought about heading to bed, but decided to... Question on trimester and bellies xkatx (Highlighting important part...) You just said it, girl. Everyone carries differently, and you can't compare... birth injury now, I'm well aware, that pregnancy in general has an effect on the pelvic floor, but... Two under two Remember me? I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on August 10, 2005. And I'm pregnant again! I just found out this morning. I'm about four weeks along... Two under two!! 3326 Amy Austin But the question is whether he has personally put his specific concerns to a specific midwife and listened... Two under two!! 3327 Amy Austin Congrats! That's great! Call a local birth center and buy their home birth kit or order one online. Better yet--plan a homebirth. ;-) You should be fine with the sling and Bjorn. If... Two under two!! 3328 Hi Amy. I had a 22 month old when my twins were born. (They actually stayed in the... Two under two!! 3329 Congratulations. snip Mine are almost exactly 2 years appart. Somebody lent me a Bjorn which was a godsend for the... Two under two!! 3330 The supplies you need for a home birth are called a "birth kit". If you google for birth kit, you can find sample lists and... Two under two!! 3331 Amy Austin Congratulations! There are lots of homebirth supplies out there. You could likely google on "homebirth kit" or... Two under two!! 3332 Congratulations. I had two under two and then went on to have three under 5 yrs old, with the 2nd and 3rd being 19 months apart. Just be aware that... Two under two!! 3333 Congrats! I am glad too hear you are so excited, atbreastude is everything right. I have... Introducing your newborn baby to your dog Introducing your dog to your newborn If your dog has a pulse, then he or she has a very wide spectrum of emotions. So it stands to reason there are plenty of reasons... windy baby Isn't it funny to have these kinds of memories? It's cute and hysterical too. My daughter's over 2 and she "goes... Peeing Sorry if this is TMI, but I'm wondering if anyone has had something like this... Peeing Hm... I don't remember this peeing-not peeing issue ever before, but... I think I will get it checked out, just to be on the safe side. I would... Hello RTP, Inc. Launches New Web Portal for RTP Community It gives us great pleasure to introduce the website www.hellortp.com featuring local business listing and family entertainment for the RTP community. The website www.hellortp.com is an on-line directory resource... Possible to test for x or y sperm not at all, even if you put a mix of 50-50 g-b sperm into a privates as they make the long journey to... Winter babies I'm sure this would be obvious if I read the thread start to finish, but you're talking about an infant, right, not a toddler? If... Effect of emotional stresspotty training 3341 He's been out of diapers for over a month, loves He's 1 and a half and out of diapers?? WOW....I am having a hard time getting my 2yr... Effect of emotional stresspotty training 3342 I don't have a whole lot to go on because I've just done two children. I would... post partum rash Hi Kevin, That's interesting about the steroids - I took them for 10 days while breastfeeding, based on my pediatrician and my dermatologist both saying that while the steroids would... Kids on Zoloft 15 times more like to commit dissolution A study involving nearly 5,500 adults and children has added to the evidence that common antidepressants increase dissolution risk for children and adolescents. The study... Update nursing and pregnant Sarahlisa I'm glad it's not just me!! Wow. Wouldn't it be a hoot if we delivered the same day? Bite your tongue... The TRUTH Thimerosal IS 49.6% mercury by weight You have to admire their efforts to make thimerosal mercury free! "I reviewed my son's vaccine record to find that all... angry mummy I took Jess for her 2 month injections today. I was really stressed about it anyway, as I didn't fancy seeing my... angry mummy no I think most of your anger is justified and the way you were handled stinks... Nan and others Find anyoneanywhere People search website You people are just plain bored I imagine. The REASON I addressed the post to NAN is because... from the New Yorker preeclampsia research article cjorp But will getting new research out make this change, won't it make OBs more confused? I don't... Can you due date answer how many weeks are you pregnant Dating from conception is almost never used in obstetrics. Health care providers almost always use menstrual dating. Even if the dates are buttigned by ultrasound biometry, the menstrual dating conventions... Update on my son 3352 Anne Rogers Well, I will try not to worry too much about the bugs, but it's hard not to. We'll all get flu vaccines, but it's hard... Update on my son 3353 carlye I think a constricted airway would fit under lung issues and a case could... Update on my son We finished the bronchoscopy 3354 Carlye, I'm so sorry, and this must be so frustrating for you and your family. Argh!! A lack of information does not sound rebutturing for you at all. :( Those are big... Update on my son We finished the bronchoscopy 3355 Joybelle It certainly is, and we certainly might. We basically trust our doctors here and have felt, all the way through, that they were... Elisabeth Hbuttelbeck Loses Her poo on The View 3356 says... Here I thought that life began at foreplay and heavy petting. That's just because she expects people to always agree with her and thus, is shocked when she has to defend her mindless viewpoints... Elisabeth Hbuttelbeck Loses Her poo on The View 3357 wackadoodle Well, "stupidity." It's one thing to believe something, it's another thing to promote your beliefs, but her agenda is to mandate her beliefs... When did you go into labor after last Brethane pill Anna.Nicole.m Be wary. The sad thing is that while it is important to trust your care providers, blind faith is... If you had a kid in NICU, how did you manage not to freak out cjra Though I can't speak from experience, I suspect you can't avoid it entirely. On the other hand, while you probably can't control... If you had a kid in NICU, how did you manage not to freak out cjra You don't. I worry constantly. Even at 16 months old, the baby will get quiet and the thought will wander through my... If you had a kid in NICU, how did you manage not to freak out AMEN! (I've been offline--was moving, so I'm just now getting to some of these) The hospital where I... If you had a kid in NICU, how did you manage not to freak out cjra I got over it very quickly, and I'm sure you will too, as you build an understanding of what is normal... If you had a kid in NICU, how did you manage not to freak out Our daughter did this as well... must be something with babies... anyway, like I said in my other post about this... If you had a kid in NICU, how did you manage not to freak out HUGS))) Well, it may just be a matter of going with it, just accepting that you might worry a bit more. I had 2 kids... If you had a kid in NICU, how did you manage not to freak out I had a very sick baby and was in the hospital with her for 3 months and then on and... If you had a kid in NICU, how did you manage not to freak out My baby was in NICU and your worries and situation sound way familiar. First of all, and most... MDs must follow chiropractor's orders Patrick Delamere, DC PostedAndMailed: yes MDs MUST FOLLOW CHIROPRACTOR'S ORDERS (PATRICK DELAMERE, DC) See below. PREGNANT? Obstetricians are closing birth... Is childbirth really that painful I am an American woman who had a mostly quiet, natural childbirth and it wasn't a picnic, I'll tell you that... Take part in NIH study on pregnancy after infertility We invite you to be in a research study sponsored by the National Insbreastutes of Health and Johns Hopkins University. Why is this study being done? To learn about how women who are pregnant... Shooting pains Normal 3370 Well, I woke up around 8am feeling fine, as usual. Fairly tired, but not in pain... Went about the day as usual and then had to go fill the perscription that we couldn't last... Shooting pains Normal I know my doc is on vacation. I didn't think about the one on call, and other... Shooting pains Normal 3372 I did go and ended up basically excusing myself because the kids just couldn't take sitting... Shooting pains Normal 3373 Whatever. I don't think at this point I need more headaches. Others in another NG have me focused on the kids, which is obviously what I need... From Cochrane I never used to use prophylactic pitocin in the 3rd stage, but recently more evidence has emerged that it... From Cochrane 3375 sometimes, alath, I wish you were my OB! It seems like you actually think about things, which isn't always true! Where is it that you practice? What is your opinion on ergometrine? What... From Cochrane 3376 well what alath is suggesting is that he wouldn't have given it to you as you didn't have an IV in place... From Cochrane 3377 We're in a funny place now where the evidence is emerging, and a fair read... From Cochrane 3378 I'm actually a nurse-midwife not a doctor. I think if you tell your provider (whatever... From Cochrane 3379 alath" Yup, right on the money. And it would be a real drag to have all your patients be like us; explaining things in detail takes a lot of... From Cochrane 3380 PattyMomVA We got lucky with both the OB and the chief neonatalogist who treated A. Perhaps because the OB knew we'd come from a homebirth, she did take the time to tell... From Cochrane 3381 oh, I see what you mean, trying to pick out the women that are at risk of PPH in advance, I'm sure there are some risk factors, unlike shoulder... pitocin to induce placenta delivery 3382 cjra I don't think it is that necessary. I went without it all three times (no troubles getting the placenta out or excessive bleeding). I think it is certainly necessary some times, but not always... pitocin to induce placenta delivery 3383 they may refuse to give women the choice of giving it automatically, perhaps on the premise that... pitocin to induce placenta delivery 3384 no, it's not "necessary", the research I've seen does give it a better outcome in terms of PPH, but only in terms of loosing more than a certain volume of blood... pitocin to induce placenta delivery 3385 both the Bradley Birth book and What to expect when your expecting (US edition), mention... pitocin to induce placenta delivery 3386 Dagny The time frame may have been standard, but it was also just when she got done dealing with... pitocin to induce placenta delivery 3387 Dagny During my first delivery (Monkey Boy, nearly precipitate, no IV, no drugs of any kind), the CNM started to fuss about getting the placenta out, and she told me I needed to push as... pitocin to induce placenta delivery 3388 it may still be routine in Switerland, I'm not sure where they stand on the choice given to women etc. I remember someone on here... Ultrasound in Obstetrics Introduction: * Dramatic increase. * Routine in every pregnancy. * Popularity. * Informative. * Standard of care. Indications: 1- Estimation of... If you planned a homebirth but transferred to hospital Did you plan a homebirth the next time? If so, did you encounter resistance from family and friends? from your gyn? How'd you deal? I... If you planned a homebirth but transferred to hospital 3391 cjra Don't ask them to approve you for a homebirth. Just ask them if your history presents any risk for future births. If... If you planned a homebirth but transferred to hospital 3392 Ericka Kammerer That's a good tactic. I guess my pride is in the way with my regular OB-GYN. I... If you planned a homebirth but transferred to hospital 3393 cjra Why was she right? You had a success! It would only have been a failure... 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Good Meals 3415 Jamie Clark Well... hamburger helper isn't exactly cheap ... Around here boneless chicken breasts are quite expensive, unless you can... Good Meals 3416 be... far type of than When I'm broke, we like jacket (baked) potatoes. I do them in the microwave to save time the put them in the oven to crisp up. They're great as you... Looking for: Advice on Cloth Diapering Hi there, First time posting.. We are 3 months pg with our first, and I have done some research on cloth diapering. It really seems like the way to go, and... Looking for: Advice on Cloth Diapering 3418 Keep those posts a'comin'. Sure. You just send a zip-lock bag for them to put the dirty diaper in. And how were you planning on holding the diaper on? Pins? Seriously... Looking for: Advice on Cloth Diapering 3419 Hi...and congrats! :) I used disposables with my first two and now cloth and I love the cloth. I really regret not using them with... Looking for: Advice on Cloth Diapering 3420 M Sullivan I have occasionally taken cloth on trips but it really is a pain washing them. So I buy Tushies at the health food store; they don't have the gel that Pampers, etc... first prenatalwhat to ask re VBAC I chose a practice that had certified nurse midwives, so I actually avoided seeing an... Starting out on a new course Thanks for contacting me! I am presently working on trying to generate an income from my home while also providing the support my family needs from me. It is not an easy task, and... Nesting, Depressed or Losing my mind Has to be one of those, but I'm not sure which one... The last few days, I've wanted to get rid of everything. I just want to go... Nesting, Depressed or Losing my mind 3424 xkatx I think it's a physical manifestation of an emotional purge. You have finally decided that enough is enough with your dh, and now you are cleaning house, in all senses of the word... Nesting, Depressed or Losing my mind 3425 Actually, I counted only 26 pots of random plants of random sizes LOL Anyways, then if this is... OT DH's shoulder Hi all I know it's totally OT, but having just returned from A&E (ER to the americans!), I don't know what else to do, and hope it might ring some bells with you guys... OT DH's shoulder hi there, sounds to me a bit like a disrupted acromio-clavicular joint, unfortunately doctors in A&E are unlikely to be helpful with an old injury, even... CHRISTHOOD 101: I AM JESUS OF NAZARETH REINCARNATED CHRISTHOOD 101: I AM JESUS OF NAZARETH REINCARNATED!! by Raymond Ronald Karczewski© -- Jesus of Nazareth... Instructions for Erecting Houses of Worship in MY HOLY NAME Instructions for Erecting Houses of Worship in MY HOLY NAME by Raymond Ronald Karczewski© -- A Living God GATHER AROUND CHILDREN, HEAR... Question about car seats... 3430 This will definately be a challenge. I have three in the back of my car too. I have to have a kid in front. I couldn't... Question about car seats... 3431 Haha well, yea, I guess that's kind of obvious... At m.k and m.k.p, I believe, are the only places I've come across this - which is where I... Question about car seats... 3432 xkatx Because most people are buying that car seat for baby #1 or 2, so there is usually not a "will it fit" question at all. So it doesn't matter if its the... To treat any disease, with herbs, herbal One of the long term damages caused by these drugs are to the gastrointestinal system. When people start to experience gastrointestinal problems a drug is prescribed to deal with that condition... car seat base 3434 The base is more for convenience, to my knowledge, as you can use the seat with or without the base (unless your seat specifically says you can't use it without the base... car seat base 3435 you don't necessarily need it, you need it with a big baby, if they get too big for an infant seat before they can... car seat base 3436 Kim To me, the base is just easier to get the car seat in and out of while the... Concerned about size I just had an appointment this morning, and oh yay for me... sarcasm I am 34w1d today, and I... Concerned about size! 3438 I think the doctor here is just being very cautious, did she say how far behind you were today, measuring... Concerned about size! 3439 She didn't say how far behind this time, only 3 weeks ago at my last appointment, when I... Concerned about size! 3440 and at this stage with my 2nd I was also smaller than with my first, but birthweight... FAO Pologirl so I found the posts and caught up with them, I hope you didn't feel that people weren't responding when there were so... repost FAO Pologirl reposted because this time, even though it was posted as a new message, y news reader added it on to another... The lowweird hCG levels I had the low hCG of 2, it just turned out more than likely to be a lab error, as I am not surprisingly not... Should I tell others Other than my mom, aunt and grandma (and probably by now more of my family) I didn't really say much about... Itching Kim Damnnit! I had a great article almost written out to send you and of course... 10 wk old shares your bed... help Well first, off realize your baby has become habituated to your night-time shifting... which was becoming quite difficult as... New Mother 10 wk old shares our bed... help! 3447 When my son was born, I spent two very long months trying to persuade him to sleep in the... New Mother 10 wk old shares our bed... help I do not like co-sleeping. I can't sleep with a baby next to me. Both my babies slept in a crib right next to my bed where I could... New Mother 10 wk old shares our bed... help! 3449 I have a 4.5 year old and a 15 month old, both of whom sleep-slept in my bed from birth. The 4.5 year old is in her own room... New Mother 10 wk old shares our bed... help! 3450 First off, some love cp-sleeping and others hate it. For some, it's the best thing, for others, the worst. Here's my... Weight gain in second pregnancy, shortly after first 3451 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward As you've already figured out, the 140 number is bogus for someone who's only 14 weeks along. I think my collection of... Weight gain in second pregnancy, shortly after first 3452 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward Oh, please. Why, oh why do they get all hot and bothered about this!? Weight... Weight gain in second pregnancy, shortly after first 3453 That is correct, if you're going to bother measureing weight, you start from what it is at the beginning of that pregnancy, otherwise, you'd... Bit off more than I can chew, I think Well, today went fine so far... Morning was uneventful. Then... I managed to keep DD up... Bit off more than I can chew, I think : 3455 Heh... Which time around are we talking about? I smoked under a pack a day before either DS. Quit totally and completely as soon as I was pg both times. I actually had... Bit off more than I can chew, I think : 3456 xkatx I don't meant to jump on you about smoking, since you are clearly aware it's a problem and are trying to deal with it as best... Bit off more than I can chew, I think : 3457 No, it's not inaccurate, as I have come across more babies that are affected by FAS with problems than babies with low birth weight due to smoking... Bit off more than I can chew, I think : 3458 xkatx Okay, I might buy that (but then again, it would also seem to me that most people don't know the birth... Bit off more than I can chew, I think : 3459 Well, as I was thinking, when I was pg with DD last year, there was also 7 others I knew... Bit off more than I can chew, I think : 3460 Well, I actually didn't do too bad! I feel fairly beat now, but then again, it's pushing 1130 at night here... The one thing I think I... acrylic nails lilangel4u1973 Hello! I'm a certified nail tech, and I agree that getting a set of acrylics won't really expose you to... Travel with Baby 3462 We took dd on vacation when she was 13 months old. One thing that we did that a lot of people do not, but that I do not regret is to buy... Travel with Baby 3463 I flew cross continent several times with toddler Monkey Boy while pregnant, alone. I never... Travel with Baby 3464 Taylor is 3.5 and I'd just now attempt a flight without a stroller, if it... Travel with Baby 3465 Anne Rogers I buttume she's just bought adult seats, but I honestly don't know. We're both fairly internet savy... Travel with Baby 3466 Ada has a BA airmiles account, and she was definitely travelling as a child. I know each... Travel with Baby 3467 though have you got it back in between, when making a connection, though I suppose you could purposely make sure it's not been checked through to the final destination... OT Joanna Hi Peeps Well last Wednesday it was confirmed by our parenting buttessor that Joanna would start coming home next month, it was another happy day for me in this misrable year of mine but it... OT Joanna 3469 april & joanna Brilliant news! A month may seem long now but when she's safely home with you you'll forget it in an instant. You've had lots of good answers, but I... OT Joanna 3470 you'd know far better what to do if you'd actually had her at home with you! I don't know how to look after a 4 year old, I don't have... Back to sleep 3471 Kim You don't mention how old your son is. It may not be the sleeping on his back issue, it... Back to sleep 3472 I'd second this. My daughter is very sensitive to temperature and was born in Maine in late November. Every time... Morning sickness Yikes. You definitely have my sympathies!!! I had HORRID MS with my boys, absolutely none with my girls... Too early to have baby #2 3474 Blue Eyes Blue If you and your dh are on the same page, then go for... Too early to have baby #2 3475 I have boys 1 year, 1 month and 2 days apart in age. Also will have 2 girls that are close in age - DD will... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's I am about 3 months pregnant and I have 4 stepson's (one away at college) ages: 13, 13, 16 and 18. The boys reside with my husband and I... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3477 I've been reading this thread, and I've got a couple of things to say: 1. Breastfeed. It's the best thing for your baby, and to NOT breastfeed due to their hypothetical... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3478 Rosalie B. In the strictest sense, you're right. But family atbreastudes about breastfeeding do affect, historically, women's decisions on how to feed their baby. Those who've grown up... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3479 Well possibly that was a bad example. How about playing the piano? I had the opportunity to watch my mom cook, and she tried to teach me to make... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3480 Rosalie B. Rosalie, I still believe you're taking the statement way too literally. Even if you grow up the oldest of 12 sibs... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3481 And again, growing up in a musical family increases the chances that the kids will take up music one day. I think this conversation... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3482 My husband supported me in breastfeeding because he's an intelligent man who read the facts about it. His mother never breastfed, neither did his ex. I know my step-sons support me in breastfeeding... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3483 I learned everything I needed to know about BF from here! ;-) Ok, only partially. I learned A LOT from here,and over... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3484 cjra Just my two cents worth. My mother never breast fed me because I was in intensive care for a good... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3485 I consider it successful if you do it for at least 3 weeks - longer if possible... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3486 Instead of taking the position that it's a tricky situation that needs careful handling, consider buttuming that what you're doing is correct, which it is, study up, get confident, go to La Leche... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3487 Before you need to worry about what your stepsons think you need to work on what... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3488 Frisbee® . Really? You think most men find the act of nursing gross? I have yet to meet one who admits to that, fortunately. The... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3489 Frisbee® I understand your intentions are good, but do you understand the repercussions of this statement... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3490 I phrased it poorly. That was not my intention. I should note that I was referring ONLY to the situation at home. As far as... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3491 Frisbee® Just wanted to put my 2 cents in, and say that I completely agree with what you're saying, Frisbee! And I'm a proud lactivist who does not see breastfeeding... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3492 You've got a speedy eater, then. Took all my 3 longer than that, most times -- sometimes they were nursing for comfort. Well, maybe. I tend... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3493 Well, it's certainly your prerogative to do as you please, but this still sounds very odd to me. I just can't even begin to fathom what... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3494 Just so everyone knows what kind of birth mother I am dealing with - she loves to step in and mother over the phone from her bar stool and LOVES to hear whenever... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3495 There's a difference between keeping the peace and letting her run your house. What kind of support do you get from your husband when she calls? Only... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3496 Wow, you're quick. I removed that post shortly after posting because I decided not to get off... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3497 If you realize that you're the one who has the problem with it, that's fine. I would just recommend not pushing it off on your stepsons as... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3498 bizby40 I'm either an exhibitionist or incapable of doing this.....well, I am capable since I manage to BF discretely in... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3499 Frisbee® Hey, far be it from me to try to send anyone packing ;-) For myself, I wasn't any more or less discreet at... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3500 OK, so far there's been a lot of good advice. Thank you all! I didn't realize I was starting such a "popular" thread... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3501 OK, so far there's been a lot of good advice. Thank you all! I didn't realize I was starting such a "popular" thread. With that said, Of course, I will TRY to be discrete discreet... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3502 Congratulations :-) It seems like the arrival will be a very happy event. In what way? You need to be more specific so we can advise. No question. I certainly don't... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3503 Irrational Number My stepsons were 12 and 11 when I gave birth to my son, and the advice above is just what I did. While I was getting the hang of breastfeeding, I... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3504 I bf all of my children, and even at home, I wasn't exposed very much, especially when the kid was little. When they got older, mine sometimes stopped to interact (smile - play) but when... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3505 Okay, first things first, and repeat it as many times as you, your husband, or your boys... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3506 Ericka Kammerer Actually, I wouldn't start saying to them that BREASTFEEDING IS NOT loveUAL unless there seems to be some specific reason to make it an... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3507 But it's not any more difficult to explain to a teenage boy what breastfeeding is all about, whether he is yours by birth or not. Perhaps this is obvious... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3508 cjra You know, me breastfeeding my child in my house, is my business. A discussion between the step-kids, their dad, and myself (if this were all me), would be between all of us. If... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3509 Thirteen year old boys? I have one of those at home! He's increased in size beyond my own and I... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3510 absolutely there is no way that a bloke can consider breastfeeding inconvenient, it's definitely more convenient for them! He may be saying it out of concern for the women and he... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3511 This is a fascinating discussion but I really wish people would spell "discreet" correctly. Well done Naomi!! FWIW, I am a very shy person and... Need Advice: Breastfeeding with 3 older 13+ stepson's 3512 I just want to say, best wishes for bf'ing your new baby! I don't have any specific advice for discussing... Nano Technology Application For Health,Wellness and Beauty Dear lovely moderator, please allow me to spread this information, somebody might need it, please forgive me if you are bothered Dear... Should kicking be downright painful Because I don't remember it like that... Lately, every time this thing moves it really, really... 38 weeks! position, pelvic rocking, sacrococcygeal teratoma 3515 which is varying between ROA (1 o'clock) and ROT (3 o'clock). No, that is wrong, the baby should go through the pelvis LOA or ROA, after the head is through, thena slight... 38 weeks! position, pelvic rocking, sacrococcygeal teratoma Anne, you and I are saying the same thing; we're just not communicating well. :-) The baby is teasing... 38 weeks! position, pelvic rocking, sacrococcygeal teratoma 3517 Pologirl, I'm just so pleased and happy for you each week you post. 38 weeks is wonderful! I went into spontaneous labor at 40 weeks with Grant. We saw a... Prenatal Vitamins May Reduce Risk Of Brain Tumors In Children Prenatal Vitamins May Reduce Risk Of Brain Tumors In Children", Medical News Today, September 22, 2006, Women who... Midwife versus OBGYN 3519 it's actually fairly similar in the UK, that there is no formal curriculum, but to use the word use... Midwife versus OBGYN 3520 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward I also had a homebirth, but I was attended by two certified nurse midwives. I got LOTS of comments, also but both... Midwife versus OBGYN 3521 ChocolateChipWookie Yep. The vast majority of births can end in the spontaneous labor and delivery of a healthy... Midwife versus OBGYN 3522 cjra If I remember your story, you had a complication, transferred during labor, and in the end, everything turned out all right, correct? When I mention my... Midwife versus OBGYN 3523 Cathy Weeks DD had a wonky heartbeat late in labor (pushing stage had just started), then midwife saw meconium, so we... Midwife versus OBGYN 3524 Cathy Weeks Oh yeah, very true. Location didn't affect what happened. But the argument people have used with me is "what if you were at home when... Midwife versus OBGYN 3525 hmm, well my baby didn't die, my complications were of a rather different nature and could have been prevented by either scheduling a c-section (which I... Midwife versus OBGYN 3526 Cathy Weeks Tsk tsk for both of you! ;-) That was a successful homebirth! A successful homebirth is one that, though excellent diagnostic and management... Midwife versus OBGYN 3527 birth junkie Well, ultimately, it's the parents who must decide what their comfort level is. I believe high risk... Midwife versus OBGYN 3528 birth junkie Only by accepting that hospital birth isn't necessarily safer. I won't go into details, but my SIL's two in-hospital birth experiences are... Midwife versus OBGYN 3529 birth junkie I absolutely agree that we need to provide midwifery care to the low-riskers, and I'm excited... Midwife versus OBGYN 3530 birth junkie I don't see how you can argue with this. One of the major problems with our system is that we treat... Midwife versus OBGYN 3531 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward Yes...that's what I gathered from the programs. Whilst homebirths here are rareish... Midwife versus OBGYN 3532 there can still be that against homebirth in the UK, though it's not a case of disapproving of the choice of attendent, more about... Midwife versus OBGYN 3533 ChocolateChipWookie I think your impression is a bit extreme compared to the reality. Midwives have been gaining in popularity somewhat in the US, and at least Certified... Questionable stats 19th century stuff Sorta OT 3534 Victoria sent the chloroform to her as a 'new' innovation (that, I do remember). Until then, the use of chloroform for labour was not considered because it was thought that the 'lusty cries of... Questionable stats 19th century stuff Sorta OT 3535 Nightingale F. Introductory notes on lying-in insbreastutions. London: Longmans, Green, 1871:3 makes fascinating reading. Nightingale sent questionnaires to insbreastutions to try... Questionable stats 19th century stuff Sorta OT 3536 John Mackintosh, writing in the 1820s, commented that "there is not a corner in Britain where... Prepregnancy,, 3537 oh yes, you can try some natural remedies like evening primrose oil, what you do is take 1000mg a day starting on the day you start your period and then... Prepregnancy,, 3538 I wouldn't say trying for about 4 or 5 months is very long. Sometimes conception happens the first month of trying, sometimes it seems to drag on and on forever, sometimes... Prepregnancy,, 3539 The main thing is to be patient. It often takes a while to conceive, even if the couple is having intercourse often and both are perfectly... longish rant We had a bit of a test run and it didn't turn out so well. Not that the "test run" was on purpose. On Thursday night at about 5:30 pm I started having light but regular (every 3... OT: Anyone remember this survey thing IIRC, a loooong time ago someone had posted a little survey type thing for a variety of things... I can't remember exactly how it went, nor do... Mom to be in need of advice 3542 See my responses to your comments below. Hang out at Misc.kids.breastfeeding - there is a wealth of information there. LOADS of books on the matter and plenty of internet pages on... Mom to be in need of advice 3543 Well, I would pack for myself the basics... I think it's what fit you for clothes around 4 or 5 months is about what you'll fit into after a... Not sure what to do I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but here goes. I'm a 26 year old... Not sure what to do 3545 lita07 Hmmm...are you taking the pill? Contrary to what most doctors believe, the pill is not always appropriate for some women, me included. I was prescribed the pill called Dianette to control... Not sure what to do 3546 Anne Rogers I have no idea what it contains and I must say that I didnt do any research either (I was... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight Flight diverted after pbuttenger goes into labor Six weeks premature, baby is born in midair with help from crew Reuters Updated: 8:21 a.m. ET Sept. 25, 2006 LONDON - A transatlantic flight from London to Boston... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3548 The way I look at it is this women should not be judged so harshly in previous comments. It's not like she did this on purpose. As I'm... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3549 Cathy Weeks It's also breeders who... ...fry their kids in hot cars because they "forgot" them ...lock their kids... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3550 Kari That's true. But you won't find any CF producing the next Einstein, Mozart, philanthopist, Pasteur. You won't find a CF producing doctors, nurses, teachers, world... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3551 Kari It absolutely is NOT the obligation of the CF. I believe that if a person doesn't want a kid... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3552 Marten Kemp For the sake of a good rousing arguement, I'm going to mention a... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3553 No, actually, a childed person takes time off because of the child IN ADDITION to the same other reasons a CF person does (their own doctor appts, vet appts, dentists, and... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3554 Kent So you get to complain about all childed workers, and their employers, because some choose to... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3555 Any woman can administer a birth and frequently do. Last I looked, it was part of the general first aid training for cabin crew. As for requiring more medical attention, I defy you to do... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3556 sionevar Nope...Up until 1983, duel citizenship was contingent on the nationality of the father, after that time, it was the mother's nationality... Baby born in midair on London to Boston flight 3557 EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) Geez, why stop there. Since a fair number of women are unaware of their pregnant status until month 2, we should rule out any woman of chilbearing age... Woman waters three children, stuffs them in washer and dryer Autopsy: Kids In Washer, Dryer watered EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill., Sept. 24, 2006 (AP) A woman accused of killing... wierdness I just found copies of my maternity notes, from the time we were in Korea, which was 16-32 weeks pregnant with number 2. Though we had not planned to have ultrasound, we... Almost 40 weeks, can go to 41 I'm still pregnant. Imagine that! Still being seen at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, USA, by the high risk (maternal fetal medicine) group... Almost 40 weeks, can go to 41 3561 Pologirl Indeed, but it is a huge hospital, and most OBs there do not see high-risk patients. Basically, I decided to make a first-pbutt choice between BIDMC and Brigham and Women's Hospital... Almost 40 weeks, can go to 41 3562 Pologirl Going off recall of the slides (the paper is yet unpublished, but will NICHD. None of... Smelling diapers What on earth is wrong with me Why does it seem, to me, anyways, that diapers smell so darn good? New, clean ones... 29weeks and baby is already 4lb 3564 Sheila Well, for one thing, late term estimates of size by ultrasound can be quite inaccurate. Also, suspected large baby is not an indication for elective c-section. Unless she has... 29weeks and baby is already 4lb 3565 she reckons she is due on the 17th of December, and her date is very accurate, as her husband was on weekend leave from the navy..., hospital say its the 9th, according to the dating... HELP 3566 Thanks Ericka. I looked it up and kind of think that I might actually have it. I have pain when walking... HELP 3567 birth junkie Oh yes. I have had several episodes of that particular hell. Occasionally my pelvis... HELP 3568 as it's a pregnancy related problem you really should be able to get continuing physio beyond pregnancy, so if you are seeing a physio... Please I still wait for your reponses Remember that ultrasound can only approximate measurements, so it's not even definite that your ratio is off at... no heartbeat...please help !!!!! 3570 First of all, I would like to say how terribly sorry I am for your situation. Sometimes, I dont... no heartbeat...please help !!!!! 3571 ChocolateChipWookie This is certainly not true in my area and I wonder if it is really true of the rest of the UK. Here the... no heartbeat...please help !!!!! 3572 alath Yes, its very much true that im worried to the extreme. But I saw... 40 weeks and still waiting Well, I have reached the due date and am still waiting for this baby to make an appearance... Last night I had this dream that my waters... infant constipation Kim: Breastfed babies definitely have 3-4 BM a day... But - as you already know - that is because breast milk is... Request Comments! Blocked Fallopians Conception without IVF A woman -- 41 years of age. Diagnosis of bilateral tubal obstruction! 2 specialists recommend IVF, but we want to investigate... Strange Pre Labour Symptoms Hi everyone, I was hoping I could have some advice. I'm 39+2 weeks as... Pologirl 3577 Joy, thank you so much for thinking of me! Yes, baby is here: a beautiful little girl, 7lb (so much for SGA and IUGR), born on Grant's birthday (Happy... Pologirl 3578 First, thank you all for your congratulations, best wishes, words of encouragement and, most of all, for being such a great source... Pologirl 3579 Pologirl Keep tabs on it - ask the nurses repeatedly about it. We had days where they said "don't bring in any more we have too much' and the next day being told they were... Halloween Costume Well, Halloween is my all time fav event of the year. I like it, by far, more than Christmas, even! Unfortunately for me... Halloween Costume At Target and other stores there are costumes of a bare butt (bear with me here!) I saw one... Oh go f* yourself Jamie Clark. JAMIE L CLARK 1215 WILDWING LN VALLEJO CA 94591 Oh go f* yourself Jamie Clark. You're such a self-righteous ** ,that's right you don't have a ** you have a privates for... Has this thing dropped I feel weird. I'm 37w5d or so now, and yesterday I had a lovely episode of throwing up (I think I've been sick maybe 2... is jamie clark a lesbian , Which Mothers Are Lesbians in misc.kids.pregnancy is jamie clark a lesbian , Which Mothers Are Lesbians in misc.kids.pregnancy this has been emailed to nancy deb... I was just wondering, is it standard procedure in a normal delivery... 3585 Very normal over here, and I'm in Alberta, Canada. For all 3 of mine, the doctor was called towards the very end. For DS1... I was just wondering, is it standard procedure in a normal delivery... 3586 According to the last survey by the ACNM, approximately 90% of visits to nurse-midwives were for primary preventive care including gynecologic care. The 90% figure is somewhat inflated due to midwives who work... I was just wondering, is it standard procedure in a normal delivery... 3587 Bryna Actually, I think it's more than that. I think continuity of care is a very real issue. A lot of the... I was just wondering, is it standard procedure in a normal delivery... 3588 Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward I think so, but the question is whether it's worth it... I was just wondering, is it standard procedure in a normal delivery... 3589 the wierd thing for me about all this is, that though in the UK you should get the same person through your labour and delivery unless there is a shift... I was just wondering, is it standard procedure in a normal delivery... 3590 I'm in New England, US and that's the typical situation here. In fact, I was seeing an OB practice at the start of my pregnancy and started asking questions about when the... Saints Unnamed on 22006 Saints Unnamed say, "The next time you are requested to see a baby born to the world, look... Dr. Checkup after loss mc ment and hypothyroid Hello, Last weekend I suffered a loss at 9 weeks (baby was at six weeks 1 day). I seem to have m-c'd naturally... Dr. Checkup after loss mc ment and hypothyroid 3593 I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know of two different experiences after an mc. I am in the UK so it may differ here. A... Dr. Checkup after loss mc ment and hypothyroid 3594 Hi Sharalyns, Good to be informed now, rather than directly when you want to try for... Dr. Checkup after loss mc ment and hypothyroid 3595 Thanks Mary. I did call my primary care to tell him about my loss and he's currently comparing my thyroid results from me at 6-7 weeks this pg (Sep 2006) to... OT: can someone fill me in on childcare in the US So, we've just moved to the US, with my SPD and what not, I need some help, I just cannot manage the kids full time. DS is basically sorted, he's in preschool 3... OT: can someone fill me in on childcare in the US 3597 Anne Rogers The daycare my daughter goes to has a max 1:4 ratio for the under-2... OT: can someone fill me in on childcare in the US 3598 With the schedule you describe, it sounds like a nursery school or preschool will be more likely to meet your needs than a daycare. (Whether a home or commercial one.) Daycares are usually set... OT: can someone fill me in on childcare in the US 3599 Anne Rogers The childcare center where my daughter goes (and dd1 used to go) has a 1:5 ratio for 12-24 month clbuttrooms (10 kids per... OT: can someone fill me in on childcare in the US 3600 Anne: I personally am a bigger fan of in-home daycare. My daughter is now 15 weeks and loves daycare... My provider has only 4 kids... OT: can someone fill me in on childcare in the US 3601 Anne, The other thing I was thinking, besides trying a few home daycare centers, was to keep an eye out on the... can someone fill me in on childcare in the US 3602 not sure what you mean, how would find out about the existance of such a thing? well we've settled... can someone fill me in on childcare in the US 3603 Anne Rogers State you live in on the bottom of the page. Then scroll through the listed Chapters and see if you can find one in your new city. There may or... Get Your Child to Sleep with Sleepytime Secrets You are about to discover the amazing techniques that will have your child falling asleep quickly and with minimal fuss. No matter what age your... Was informed today.....regarding Joanna Leigh Hi peeps Well today we got told that it was officially the last day of the parenting buttessment and the buttessment has not been completed and put in writing... Mercury in Air Pollution: A Link to Autism Daniel DeNoon, "Mercury in Air Pollution: A Link to Autism?", Web MD, March 18, 2005, Link: Can mercury in air pollution cause autism? Nobody knows. But a... Mercury in Air Pollution: A Link to Autism IQ Loss Linked to Mercury Costs $8.7B By DEVLIN BARRET buttociated Press Writer February 28, 2005 WASHINGTON - Lower... Alcohol 'bad for breastfeeding Alcohol 'bad for breastfeeding'", ABC News, April 6, 2005, Breastfeeding mothers who drink alcohol do not produce as much milk for... You bottlefed, right" was THE VACCINATION HOAX YOU BOTTLEFED, RIGHT?" What a great response! See below... John, Breastmilk has IMMUNIZATONS in it; so of course I liked this... Baby torture Jeff P.Utz, MD thinks pediatrics is 'science' LOL! PostedAndMailed: yes BABY TORTURE... JEFF P.UTZ, MD THINKS PEDIATRICS IS "SCIENCE" - LOL! In America, the "science" of pediatrics condones obvious torture of babies. See the very end of this post. Amerian medicine's grisly most frequent surgical behavior... Pediatric crime PF Riley, MD is such a kidder LOL! PostedAndMailed: yes PF RILEY, MD IS SUCH A KIDDER - LOL! PF Riley, MD is a pseudonymous usenet pediatrician who understandably doesn't like to have obvious pediatric crimes exposed. I PF Riley, MD... THE VACCINATION HOAX Measles kills 72 children.." "Mumps is on the rise" "Britain in grip of mumps epidemic after missed jabs... Breast milk lowers blood pressure Breast milk lowers blood pressure", BBC News, May 23, 2005, Being breastfed as a baby... Chemicals may damage male babies Chemicals may damage male babies", BBC News, May 27, 2005, Chemicals found in many everyday products can harm male reproductive development, research suggests. Phthalates are used in the manufacture of plastics, lubricants and solvents, and... Who is healthier, the vaccinated or the unvaccinated Salzburger Elternstudie (Survey of by parents) (2001-2005) Results: Unvaccinated children -- virtually no asthma; vaccinated 1 in 10; and three to... Alcohol use by momtobe ups baby's infection risk Will Boggs, MD, "Alcohol use by mom-to-be ups baby's infection risk", Reuters, June 15, 2005, Link: A woman who drinks alcohol during pregnancy increases the chances of her newborn acquiring an infection soon... Mother's milk helps prevent myopia study Mother's milk helps prevent myopia - study", Reuters UK, June 28, 2005, Link: Children who are breastfed are about fifty percent less likely to be short... EXPLODING AUTISM EPIDEMIC TIED TO GREED OF PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES MOUNTAIN VIEWS: EXPLODING AUTISM EPIDEMIC TIED TO GREED OF PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES By John Hanchette OLEAN... Rectal What about ear temps Ditto. The only time in the past, oh, 5 years I've deliberately treated a fever for the sake of treating a fever was when I had... Preeclampsia Urine results 191 That's the last step. It has taken me a year to do all of this (because I finally... Sling recommendations please 3621 Jenrose one of The mei tai style reminds me of a Bjorn, I don't really see what the difference is except the bjorn buckles on while the mei tai ties... Sling recommendations please 3622 Omigod...they are totally 100% different in how they go on, how comfortable they are, what age you can... Sling recommendations please 3623 In a mei tai, it's very hard for a baby to lean back, and slipping out the bottom... Sling recommendations please 3624 Normally I don't like padding--too hot, too bulky. But the hotsling padded rail is not bulky--and it is just there to prevent red marks on the... Would love to hold a baby shower! 3625 It depends a lot on how proper you want to be. It is technically improper for a mother to throw a... Would love to hold a baby shower! 3626 A friend of mine was pregnant and just had moved to a new state where she didn't know anyone. I organized an "E-shower" for her with a bunch of other... What exactly do they do for Infant acid reflux Zantac to help reduce the pain of the acid. Keeping baby upright (or at least a a 30 degree angle). We had a... Update and two questions Hello I've been off the list for a while - ever since our nuchal translucency scan... Update and two questions 3629 Greta I never thought, in all my born days, that I would find people who were offended by people who don't think that gas is funny. I can die now, I've seen... Update and two questions 3630 LOL it's so funny to hear how others feel about 'flatus'... Since being pregnant I am much more compebreastive with my husband, and it's great! ;) Around... iud nightmare Nightmare? Uh, I don't think this qualifies as a nightmare, in any sense of the word. Annoyance perhaps. Inconvenience, definitely. Bummer, sure. But nightmare? No. You merely have to schedule another doctors... Odd new experience So yesterday I got curious about my blood pressure, because of the other thread, and I took it with a home monitor. The batteries were low... Odd new experience... 3633 think I have relatively low bp normally, and it's been really low since being pregnant. I get this feeling you describe, the kind of caving in of the vision, along with feeling faint... Odd new experience... 3634 Kelly do some I mentioned it before, somewhere, but I don't mind repeating (especially if it helps someone else make the same changes). I quit a very stressful... update on sick well I'm not sure if the sickness was actually anything to do with this, but by the... What hospital do you recommend in Boston, MA I´m relatively new to Boston and just found out that I´m pregnant. What hospital would you recommend and why? Mbutt General and NEMC are the closest hospitals... Circ': Euphemism is power so is belief in God CIRC": EUPHEMISM IS POWER... SO IS BELIEF IN GOD... See the very end of this post. Carl Jones replied: Carl... Birth Story Abigail Rose Weaver Born 11.08pm Thursday 3rd of February 2005 Weighing 3lb 14oz Tuesday 25th January I was awoken at 3.20am by my waters breaking. I was 31 weeks pregnant. After... Birth Story* 3639 Congratulations! Pretty name. Fiona DS nearly 3! EDD 7 March Pip was 31 monitors and steroids to be of as a to... Birth Story* 3640 Pip was 31 monitors and steroids to be of as a to there Apparently the hour then from bleeding They mature decided monitored was... circumcision risk Briar Rabbit loves his good red herring - you know, it stinks, and it pulls people off the scent of what he's really doing. He brings up how circumcision of infants will protect men against... Critisism 3642 Sweetie, this isn't some little flamewar group. You got off light compared to my usually handling of jerks like you. Mainly because I... Critisism 3643 Daye I love how all countries everywhere seem to have similar little "pet names" for Americans... Yet... Critisism 3644 Well, you might think it's a 'great post', but apart from being inflammatory, bigoted and insulting, it was completely wrong. To address the main points... Critisism 3645 You really don't want to go there. How many wars has the US started or been an... Critisism 3646 I have a LIFE sentence because of a government decision to send our young men to Vietnam. That... Critisism 3647 Far from it angry and bitter... I am actually a very nice person who is personable and friendly. Ask any of the... Critisism 3648 A&G&K&H as a good debate on other the few The "others" here that I have been snarky with have not shown respect to me. You reap what you sow. Daye has... Critisism 3649 approaches money on copays, It's probably a little late this pg for you to switch, but it sounds like you could have qualified for medicaid for coverage for your dd and yourself during pg... Critisism 3650 Well, we're fortunate that dh spent 5 years of bachelorhood before we married squirrelling away everything he could while living on rice and beans--we've got a reasonable "cushion" and if things were bad could... Critisism 3651 Have you ever tried to immigrate to another country? I will take it the answer is no. Well, I have. I have gone through Australian Immigration System so... Critisism 3652 Right. Okay. I spent 3 years on welfare when my daughter was tiny. Needed foodstamps, medicaid, section 8... etc. Gradually was able, because... Critisism 3653 The thing is that if you looked at "where I came from" and my "family background", etc... I don't know--it's just that if someone had told... Critisism 3654 There was very little "common sense" in how I chose my partner, and a whole lot... Nesting, 36 weeks Dh and Dad cleaned the garage today, found the baby clothes, the diapers, the carseat, the toys... left the... Nesting, 36 weeks 3656 This is just getting rid of the "things that might be useful someday if I could... Nesting, 36 weeks 3657 We have a Graco SnugRide with the 5-point harness, and we love it. Our convertible seat can be used from birth onward, but honestly, the SnugRide really fits a newborn better... Nesting, 36 weeks 3658 months old, I've kids done? I had one heavy one and one long thin one, but it sounds like they... Nesting, 36 weeks 3659 weeks I use the scooters now for late pg too, but when not pg I usually walk at the stores to get exercise. Walking with... Nesting, 36 weeks 3660 Also, there's nothing that I tried out my front carrier in Walmart and Aldi's (super cheap grocieries) when Xavier was less then a month old... Baby stopping breathing update and question On Sun, 06 Feb 2005 15:05:28 GMT, "Welches" I'm not sure that it can really be broken down like that -- lower is always better. Is he on 80% oxygen? Do you know what... Baby Wearing and Tummy time I'm reading books on infant curriculum-education program, and they're pretty definite that babies need freedom of movement, tummy time, etc to develop motor skills... Baby Wearing and Tummy time 3663 See, I disagree that things like swings, bouncers, carriers, strollers, etc., restrict movement. They may restrict some, of course, but it's not like they can't... Baby Wearing and Tummy time 3664 Absolute bunk to put slings in that category. And it's actually not true. I remember a study where they looked at... Baby Wearing and Tummy time 3665 Emily said: Lorelei, too, is carried-held most of the time, but of course there are three big kids in the house to help with that. :-) (Mostly... Giving birth 3666 Yes, birthing hurts, but it's NOT the worst pain in the world. Having my toenail ripped off was much worse, as was breaking... Giving birth 3667 Hillary Israeli perception of another kid worse I guess I never meant to suggest that labor isn't particularly painful - quite frankly, it WAS painful, even... Giving birth 3668 Cutting to the chase: * : Those are some of the worst pains I had experienced prior to labor and... Giving birth 3669 I have to say I'm completely with you, Hillary. I absolutely had no relief during the pushing phase. At all. My experiences were very similar for my three. I'm with... Giving birth 3670 I found early and mid-labor MUCH worse than anything after 6 cm. I've had an extraction done with anesthesia, and I'd rather do childbirth... Giving birth 3671 off-putting comes down sometimes they you at hard-to-walk-hard-to-function I found the contractions before my water broke to not be bad at all, but... Giving birth 3672 of kid worse accompanied You and me both, Ericka. I have to admit, I was dumbfounded when I read Hillary's list of things she... Giving birth 3673 she more it This is what my sister says. Just wouldn't even cross my mind to describe my labors that way. I'd be willing to go get... Giving birth 3674 about that quoted that concentrating the pain old, so still was me, but just think my to do I think you're normal!! I worked... Giving birth 3675 it's me, Well, I certainly don't think there's anything wrong with you or Hillary. I think it's just mind-boggling on both ends of the spectrum. I'd certainly never say... Giving birth 3676 describe any half I of Oh, it is definitely mind-boggling how different it is... Giving birth 3677 LOL! To be fair, I don't think Ericka or I meant that stubbing a toe is as painful as labor; only that it's a different... Giving birth 3678 edge Another difference between labor pain and a stubbed toe (the injury vs. physical effort thing aside) is that a stubbed toe is something you NEVER going to be... Giving birth 3679 Hillary Israeli * Are you serious? Wow! I haven't experienced all of the above list, but frankly, I'd rather give birth unmedicated I imagine few have :) just an indication of the... Giving birth 3680 I remember moaning and groaning loudly and almost without cease. I remember being squeezed unmercifully, and... Giving birth 3681 snip and I just want to add that it wasn't at all painful for me. One never knows how it's going to feel until it's done. For me... Giving birth 3682 Something is surprising me already with this pregnancy. With dd, my braxton hicks were awful. Painful. Felt like menstrual cramps. Or a charley horse. Nasty. Worse in some ways than transition. In fact... Giving birth 3683 I have fairly painless periods as well -- some very slight cramping the hour that my bleeding starts. I also have very light periods, which contributed to my infertility, as my lining was never very... Giving birth 3684 Wellllll. . . I don't know. I think it varies. Especially pre-baby, my periods were pretty... iron rich foods Helen under That's about what it is here at the supermarket, and we've got the market cornered on cows (American midwest). We have a relative who is... How to know when to stop talking Hi I am 30 weeks pregnant and a close friend of mine is 12 weeks pregnant. We are both in our first... How to know when to stop talking 3687 I was a smoker when I got pregnant with both babies. The week I found... How to know when to stop talking 3688 It is wonderful that you want to be a support to your friend and enjoy this time together. But maybe you could just have a conversation? Where she offers her thoughts... How to know when to stop talking 3689 Nan just her us I know, the problem is the denial that smokers are in (I know because I was one until quite recently). If a... How to know when to stop talking 3690 Sorry to butt in here.... Amy, congrats on quitting. I quit after 15 years in October, 2001 and... How to know when to stop talking 3691 bookers Im not about to give up on a fiendship just because you say Some do, some don't. I was just... How to know when to stop talking 3692 The midwife said that!!! Holy crap. I didn't smoke but my SIL did and always used to say that the Dr. said that it was best to... How to know when to stop talking 3693 i SO know where you are coming from. I am such an eddie the expert on everything and i can not keep my trap shut... How to know when to stop talking 3694 This sounds exactly like my cousin-in-law. (if there is such a thing, it's... How to know when to stop talking 3695 bookers Yeah, probably. One of the fun parts of pregnancy is figuring some of it out for yourself, and feeling like it's all new. If you did it all 8... How to know when to stop talking 3696 bookers her also Oh, I forgot the most important part! I quit smoking with the patch back in August (pre-pregnancy, thank God) and if her doctor will let her use it... How to know when to stop talking 3697 Elfanie it Well, I did say, "if." Still, you use the patch for a little... How to know when to stop talking 3698 patch let crossing while for support I know I'm late to the party on this thread, but it's been bugging me for awhile. I've been a looooong... How to know when to stop talking 3699 bookers There is she is pills I know how you feel - we were "TTC" for 2 years... How to know when to stop talking 3700 You know while it may make you angry it is the same situation as if you walked up behind me buying formula. You dont know how long-why I use it. There is a... How to know when to stop talking 3701 Tori M. It you it. kids SAHM for she is yes it are not you If someone has 8 kids, they have the responsibility to... How to know when to stop talking 3702 They're not using your money, they're using mine. Your money goes to pay for other stuff, I'm... How to know when to stop talking 3703 Yes but stuff happens.. Dad gets laid off, Insurance only lasts for so long.. no one can account for everything though it is nice to think you can. This... How to know when to stop talking 3704 I know people that would buy seafood on the first day of food stamps. I can not see doing that because 1. I spend 10$ on... 1st Birthday Questions For DD's first bday, we did cupcakes and ice cream and gifts on her actual bday, with just her, DH, and... What Claire Roche, who lives in London, UK, has given birth to her first child, a daughter called Isabella. Her daughter was born... What Anne Rogers child, a would have intervals and that by for the have been she could birth c-section, wrong doctors, other I don't think that would ever happen here in Canada, unless the woman... New welfare laws may force OZ Mom Csection Attn: Australian Broadcasting Corporation-ABC: Obstetricians are closing birth canals up to 30% and keeping birth canals closed the "extra" up to 30% when babies get... Attention: Water Pollution in your Home What are the chances my water is contaminated? Today, there are very few people who are not aware... A flower name...what do you think 3710 to it's Thanks, Leslie! I really don't mind the buttociation with the instrument. It's quite a beautiful instrument AND a beautiful flower, so it can't go wrong. :) I got some response from a... A flower name...what do you think 3711 Joybelle Pronounced female I'll have says I don't know if you've seen the movie yet, but Viola is also the main... Ak! DH concern sort of.. mostly off topic but not fully 3712 Tori M. insurance to DH has wondering how husband 35 y-o begining damage the dr done.. before man"? It sounds like the best investment in the future your husband can make right now is... Ak! DH concern sort of.. mostly off topic but not fully 3713 Tori M. try! nothing He did used to have an absolutely brilliant series on Bravo called "The Awful Truth." The episode I remember best... Supersize me kind of OT 3714 Melania Ok, here's the warning - don't read this if you don't want to have fast food ruined for you forever..... S P O I L E R... Supersize me kind of OT 3715 accidentally, was Oh, yucky. McD's fries leave a very odd feeling in my mouth after I eat them. Not good. Not that I don't love burgers and fries, just that there are so many better... Ak! DH concern sort of.. mostly off topic but not fully 3716 Jamie Clark Thanks! husband to kids on True, and I'd hope so, but honest to God, the one-change-a-month thing took 14 years of struggle with my weight-health... Ak! DH concern sort of.. mostly off topic but not fully 3717 I went on my own version of Atkins in August of 2003, and since then have lost and kept off about... Ak! DH concern sort of.. mostly off topic but not fully 3718 Jamie Clark have lbs, lose 5 strict longer on keep how Are you familiar with Dana Carpender's work? She wrote a book called "How I Gave Up My... Ak! DH concern sort of.. mostly off topic but not fully 3719 life insurance is sensible, but not always possible, as we have a mortgage, we have life insurance to cover that, we pay a little more to have fixed term rather than... 10w and: Spotting, dammit prev loss ment So the first sign of something going wrong with Scheherazade was spotting. Don't know exactly when it started, but apparently from my doctor's notes, it was a bit before 10... 10w and: Spotting, dammit prev loss ment 3721 Emily I had some early spotting too, which has stopped now (touch wood), but the worst of it was after... 10w and: Spotting, dammit prev loss ment 3722 Emily, Just went back and read some of the history--I was out of the country at the time you lost your... 10w and: Spotting, dammit prev loss ment 3723 Well, the way it was explained to me is this... when you consume a lot of hydrogenated (primarily) or (to a lesser degree) saturated fat, that's what your body tends to use to make, oh... 10w and: Spotting, dammit prev loss ment 3724 I miscarried in the spring... no warning prior to the bleed that ended in the miscarriage. Conceived 19 days after the miscarriage. And started spotting earlier with the one I'm 36+ weeks with... I feel like whining! 3725 Yep, ikwym. It lasts at least a month too long, lol. Hang in there! Chiropractor! Ask your... I feel like whining! 3726 I went through a really rough patch at 34 weeks and saw a physio who supplied a brace which did go a long way to... I feel like whining! 3727 I hear ya sister!!! I'm 37.5 weeks and have a 21 month old to look after. I am no longer working and I had grand plans to clean... FAO Todd and any others that know their stuff Hi I had a baby girl last august who weighed 9lb 15 1-2oz, she was a shoulder distocia case and nothing was done to me to help her out except just tugging on her head... FAO Todd and any others that know their stuff 3729 lee woollett At the last 'Obstetric Emergencies' study day I went to, the line of management was: 1. If no epidural, try flipping to all... FAO Todd and any others that know their stuff 3730 Yep: there was a hacker in the last month. Was sorted last Thursday night, don't know if it's down again though :-(. First Thursday of the month is usually chat night... FAO Todd and any others that know their stuff 3731 Of course, the Gaskin maneuver is only possible on an unanesthetized mother; a woman who has had an epidural simply can't get up on all... 10w spotting update Back from the OB, and things look good. In addition to the spotting, I mentioned... 10w spotting update Jenrose catches, but Shouldn't hurt unless there's broken skin, though, right? If you spill vodka on your hand, it wouldn't hurt unless you had an open cut. I've... Watermelon I'm eating ridiculous quanbreasties of watermelon. Probably because it's one of the few fruits that you can get in Indiana that aren't awful during the winter, and partly because it's one of the few... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent Good grief. I thought I had started to manage things well with my FIL for the past few weeks, but I guess it only had to do with the fact that we didn't see... UPDATE was Inlaw story Still more trouble vent Oh goodness! This is getting to get worse. Yesterday I ended up with a terrible migraine, and as DH asked me to think back on what could have stressed me out, I only... UPDATE was Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3737 Zaz, there are so many things going on at once, and you seem to be getting them tangled up with each other. First thing is FIL rubs you... UPDATE was Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3738 I don't need DH to defend me, but I need him to help me understand and come at peace with his father. I didn't put... UPDATE was Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3739 was wrong. telling must I on Now that's what I find a bit strange ... I also have a PhD and a research background which I thought was what predisposed me to... UPDATE was Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3740 On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 10:06:59 -0500, "Zaz" I get how you are feeling. There have been times when I have said things to DH like, "I... UPDATE was Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3741 Oh goodness! This is getting to get worse. Yesterday I ended up with a terrible migraine, and... UPDATE was Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3742 Zaz Well, hmmm... I don't know. The hardest periods in all of my relationships, with my husband, with my in-laws, with my parents, friends, other relatives, etc., have been times of transition... UPDATE was Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3743 I know how you're feeling. I've been finding mil a problem for about 2 years, and dh hates anyone (other than himself to criticize his family. I tend to keep... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3744 Hugs Isabelle. (((((()))))) I don't know how much of this is your "know it all" FIL on... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3745 No one does. But, you can't control this man, or what he thinks about you. You can't argue him into respecting you, is my guess. You might... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3746 Well, see, I think that is good information. If it was just you, it would be harder for me to let slide. But if he's basically a misogynistic jerk, it's easier to blow him... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3747 snip remarks, impression take see jokes. (((((Zaz)))) You are right to feel angry. As hard as it is, you do need to put him straight now as he will only get worse over... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3748 snip Actually, one of the problems is that he mocks the fact that I've read so many books on... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3749 On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 21:14:19 -0500, "Zaz" {{{{{{{{{{{{ZAZ}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} IMHO, that isn't humor... that is abuse. In that it is pbuttive-aggressive bullpoo that is said repeatedly to make you... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3750 On Wed, 9 Feb 2005 21:14:19 -0500, "Zaz" I would have replied that reading books is what... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3751 Okay, so FIL has no problem saying what he's thinking, and isn't worried about hurting your feelings. I mean, he said it, what, 3 times? So I think... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3752 A&G&K&H By the end of our last visit with my in-laws, I was repeating this like a broken record. (Heh. My kid's not even going to understand what... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3753 A&G&K&H and contrary was I guess it depends on the situation, what you're trying to teach the other... Inlaw story Still more trouble vent 3754 Or. FIL could actually say "really - I hand't realised that was the case - how interesting". You can end the story any way you like if you are making it up as... test results on baby Noah I understand that you're trying to help, but I would like to gently urge some caution when discussing results of congenital brain abnormalities. The corpus callosum is the primary method of communication between... CSection and stairs 3756 going I pros a c-section, last As for the stairs: use them as little as possible. I only had to go up and down about 5 stairs and I had a... CSection and stairs 3757 Studies seem to be all over the map, and it can vary substantially depending on exactly what drugs are used and how long they are used. Most of the studies are pretty... CSection and stairs 3758 You use epidural anesthesia on dogs? Wow. Learn something new every *day. I would've thought that an animal who needed anesthesia for birth... CSection and stairs 3759 What I have heard from other women who have had spinal surgery is that sometimes... CSection and stairs 3760 Rivka W that Well, that makes a lot of sense, then. Of course... only I'll cross my fingers for you - that you get... CSection and stairs 3761 My first bungee jump was out of the hot air balloon, and it wasn't really that scary. The balloon went up 200 feet, you stood on the platform and fell off... CSection and stairs 3762 Ditto.. I agree. both of those sounds very scary to me..not something I really desire to do. (although parachuting out... CSection and stairs 3763 Thanks. But I haven't had surgery in years, so it's not as huge an issue as it must sound when you're hearing about it all at once. Surgery was a big... Jamie:book recommendation 3764 Kelly, We're on our 3rd book, so we're brand new. I was one of the "founding members" and at our first meeting we made the decision not to have... Jamie:book recommendation 3765 Yep, I like that too. I love to read (and reread) my mom's books, because they are... Jamie:book recommendation 3766 Jamie Clark because recommend Wow - she's the alphabet lady! I've totally heard of her, but I haven't gotten around to reading her books. Do you have... Breastmilk eyedrops thanks Debbie BREASTMILK EYEDROPS - THANKS DEBBIE! See below. Thanks Debbie! It is SO cool to get an anecdote from a mom! About 5... Csection to privatesl Ratio recommendations So, we went to our appointment at 8 am today, and we were told that our doctor was at the hospital doing a c-section. I now have... Csection to privatesl Ratio recommendations 3769 First I would suggest refusing the induction unless it is done for a valid medical reason. I think I told you in a previous post how to test, and what to look... Csection to privatesl Ratio recommendations 3770 go Depends how ripe you are for the induction. Induction isn't always a bad thing. A blanket policy isn't right either but there are risks buttociated with going... Csection to privatesl Ratio recommendations 3771 Elle that!! I know, we've talked about those too. I just really want to avoid... Csection to privatesl Ratio recommendations 3772 Circe standard things most I live in the American midwest - it's still 1950 here. We have to be careful!! The good news is that my doctor...