Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / November 2003

Do you really actually need to purchase maternity sleepwear? Dumb question,
but I am on a tight budget and am wondering if I can just wear regular
pajamas sized up since I can get them on sale...how many sizes will I
probably have to go up at my largest?

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theother Cheryl

Today was the first time in *ages* I've left my hospital happy.  For the
military folks here they'll appreciate my happiness.  I don't have to deal
with Tricare to make my appointments *and * I don't have to go to the OB
Dept!!

My midwife told me I can start taking Evening Primrose Oil before she
strips my membranes on Tuesday. She said I can take 8 a day, of the
500 mg ones.
Ive heard from some that that is too much, and I have heard from some

Head down - engaged, is this the same thing ?
Babe has been head down for a while BUT no one has said he's engaged.
TIA
~*~ Ess ~*~

Can anyone give me the name of any organisation that provides
information, support and advice to women that have given birth to a
disabled child, after they were given the MMR jab (whilst in the early
weeks of pregnancy)?

Hi (again) everyone!
I used to post here as Lina, and had Alena on the 1st of July of this year!
I'm posting here because I don't know where else to ask...
Does anyone know what could cause ovarian pain and cramping in someone who

Just a quick question... I currently have a start of a yeast infection
and wondered if anyone knows if it is ok to use the meds for it? It's
been 8 yrs since iv'e been p/g and I forget what I did back then... I
don't get them that often, but since I'm diabetic and just started on

My lamaze teacher/labor nurse advised no calf massage at all during
pregnancy...something about the blood being heavier during pregnancy and
collecting in the lower body and massage unearthing a clot that could travel to
the lungs and.....you know the rest. I ran it by my doctor and ...

Subject: Good Indian boy names?
Hi,
We are running out of time to find a name for our impending baby boy
and was wondering if we could get some help.

Hi all I went over to MKB after having my son, and am now back and pregnant
which is a shock, as DS is only 5 months old!
Yesterday I did a clear blue pregnancy test and got a positive result. It's
one of those tests with the cross. The pregnancy line was lighter, and the

Hope it's a lovely day for everyone :)

I finally  KNOW I am pregnant, I have hashimotos thyroiditis and have
been told to go to a high risk specialist. What is the technical term
for such a doctor ? The doctor who told me this is in another country
and is dealing with her own issues so I cannot ask her, besides she

Has anyone had this?  What were your symptoms like?  Emotionally?
Physically?  I am probably just being paranoid...
Does anyone know if my mom having it with my brother and I (wasn't as bad
with me for some reason) makes it more probable for me to develop it as