Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / May 2004

I gave birth to a baby boy last friday afternoon.  Going into the
hospital I had developed a little swelling in my feet and hands but
nothing that would be considered "cankles" or excessive.  Baby and I
came on Monday and since then my ankles and feet have began to swell up,

I'm sure this is a really stupid question, but if I knew the answer, I
wouldn't ask, now would I? :)
I was helping out in the nursery at church this morning, and had to change
one of the other babies' poopy diaper.  I was really surprised to see that

Hey, I'm worried about my gf, her period's late by 3 days now n counting,,
we had protected sex a few wks ago, but it was protected, i didnt see any
cracks/leaks in the condom n i didnt even come inside her,, I'm praying its
just stress or sumthing,, but if it makes a difference, i ...

My new girl baby born on May 10th and having low oxygen saturation
level. It's around 82 to 85. Doctors are saying that fluid entered her
lungs during delivery because my wife had c-section  and baby need
some oxygen help and everything will be alright in a week. I brought

at 3wks, 2days.
Cal should have gained approx 300grams for his age.
He has gained 600grams !!  The nurse said he will dwarf us both, and my
husband joked "who *IS* the father then ... ?!" :)

My 9 month old gets put down the same time every night but for the last 3
nights she has not wanted to goto bed I'm not sure why and what to really do
about it.  We have been letting her cry it out but I don't think that is the
right thing to do.  Does anyone here have any other ...

Last Wed my hcg was 65 (about 14 dpo); it was 23, 48 hours earlier.
Not spectacular numbers; but doesn't seem like anything's wrong yet either.
I have already ordered cool weather maternity gear, as one of my faults
is -- too many clothes.

I am trying to sterilize some bottles to put breastmilk in, and also
sterilize the breastpump so I can give my cousin some of my milk.  Anyway,
after I boil them there is a white film on the bottles, etc.  Is this OK?
How can I not have the stuff on the bottles?  Sorry if I sound ...

ok...so this is my first month TTC and I'm just a tad bit excited about
all of this.  I know I really should just relax because this could take
a while but I'm excited regardless.  I think that I should be excited
though, I am about to embark on a very life changing experience.

since yesterday Caden hasn't been sleeping much at all during the day and
wanting to eat allll the time.. its continuing on today... is this a growth
spurt??
TIA

I just found out I am pregnant. I am trying to prepare for the
expected costs associated with prenatal care, delivery and infant
check ups.
I belong to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Basic Plan.

My wife and I are looking for a play space for our son, due on June 1.
We want something that is a cross between a pack-n-play and a play
yard.  Basically what we are looking for is a play yard with a
built-in floor - the pack-n-play is too small; the play yards I have

Wheres the best place for a new born to sleep in there cot or in the bed
with us. I've heard a lot of different opions on it and just wondered what
the general preference or best place for the baby is. My partner doesn't
want to baby in our bed through fear of "knocking the baby out ...

I'm looking for a good baby name book.   Are there any suggestions?
Thanks

I just read the post about whether Jill's bub has arrived already and got to
thinking that I haven't seen many posts from my August belly buddies.
Crystal Dreamer? Vicky Bilaniuk?  where are you?
You guys normally post a lot more frequently and inquiring minds need to