Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / May 2004

All,
Well, I've been off the ngs for almost 2 weeks -- I got hit in a major way
by the Sasser worm.  My computer was so infected that it wouldn't stay up
for more than 10-20 minutes without crashing.  I couldn't connect to the

I had sex this weekend and not protection (silly, I know) and I have
an appt in a week's time to get an IUD fitted. I don't believe I am
pregnant since I was having my period when I had sex (low
possibilities) but still I would like to know what would happen if I

from early this morning i've been getting a pushing, tightning sensation in
my lower sections.... it happens about every 10-15 minutes... i cant really
work out if my stomach is tightning or not as its very tight anyway.
Does this sound like the start??

It is Mother's Day today in Australia ... so this is to wish all Mums and
Mums-to-be a very happy day.
I was woken up this morning by a cuddle from a little angel who threw her
arm over my face, gave it a little pat, sighed and went back to sleep ....

I remember before labour, contributing to a thread about "what will you
miss about being pg/ what won't you miss", and I added "I can't wait to
sleep on my tummy again".
With these milk-filled bazoongas ?  Hardly ;)

that everybody says you'll get to that I didn't believe in a few weeks ago
when I was feeling better where "Now would be JUST FINE, thank you."
Somebody shifted yesterday - I don't think she dropped, because my profile
is pretty much the same.  But the backache I'd been dealing with ...

No, I'm not giving any clues  ;)
A good friend, who lives in another country, had her baby yesterday.  We
will likely never see this friend again, ever.  She named her baby a name
that we're seriously considering.  How would you feel if, 3 months after you

This is our first and we're at 13 weeks.  We started talking about baby
names as soon as we found out and I kinda jokingly suggested Django (after
the guitarist, Django Reinhardt), which got vetoed summarily (along with the
name of my long-gone but beloved golden retriever, Lazlo).  ...

In 2002, 15 adults received donor milk...
"HUMAN MILK MAY BE A LIFESAVING THERAPY..."
"Donor milk has been used to successfully treat a number of medical
conditions in infants. This article highlights 3 such success stories

Curious if you watch the show and how you feel about Josie and her pregnancy
dilemma.
~Carol Ann
Mom to Morgan born 3.24.04

Don't read if you haven't watched

You have a knack for this gender thing don't ya? ;-)
Thanks LOL
Nic H
EDD 23 Aug 04 - Baby GIRL :-D

I have a question about how maternity leave and unemployment benefits
work in the US.  Here's the situation:
I work for a small company, of about 20 people--too small to fall
under the FMLA regulations.  I'm pregnant with my first, and I've

If you could give one bit of advice to a couple having their first baby,
what would it be?  Not something obvious (like "don't smoke") -- rather,
advice or insight that resonates with you but you never or rarely hear.
Thanks!

What exactly does 75% effaced mean? Specifically I am only 1cm dilated, baby
engaged to -1, and 75% effaced. I know internal exams don't tell you much at
all, but what does this mean? I am due May 17, which is one week from this
coming Monday. I know the real answer is "It doesn't ...