Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / July 2004

I've never had a 2 week post-partum check-up before yesterday (usually I
just go at 6 weeks).  Everything went well, incision looks good. Apparently
they kind of glued those tape strips on so they weren't coming off on their
own (like the other 3 times) so the Dr took them off.  ...

I heard 2 different things regarding drinking while breastfeeding/pumping.
One was to abstain totally.  The other was to not have more than 2 per week
and to wait 2 hours after drinking before breastfeeding/pumping.
What have you heard?

My baby is 3 weeks old today, im still having some bladder problems and im
wondering if its normal.  I have troubles holding like when I have to go I
have to go! and my partner and I tried having sex and I leaked during sex.
will this settle down or should I go to the doctor?

I forgot to mention that when I am at my most exhausted when Rachel is
fussy, after she's fed and changed, but just won't nap...I found something
that makes her go to sleep in my arms.
Rachel evidently loves the Wiggles, and she will doze off and smile if I

After recent blood tests in looks like I may have Hypothalamic anovulation. I've looked up information on the internet so am familiar with what it is, but was wondering has anyone here had it and gone on to have a successful treatment and pregnancy ? And what should I expect ?
Any ...

I'm looking at writing a birth plan and getting it on file. The thing is
that this delivery WILL be a c-section, since my last delivery ended up
having to be a classical C, so I can't VBAC, and most of the examples I've
found don't deal with that. I would like to breastfeed/pump if ...

This is a DH rant.  My DH has needed a new pair of shoes for over 2
years, now, and he won't let me take him to the store.  It's driving me
crazy.  Today, I finally said that WE'RE GOING, and that we're going
THIS AFTERNOON.  This was sparked by him throwing out yet another pair

Who has a birthday in August?

I don't think I can *not* worry, but am I worrying too much over nothing?
I'm 22 weeks today. Last week Unnamed Daughter was all over the place,
especially at bedtime, jumping and bumping and even gave me a good
goosing right as I was trying to get to sleep last Friday night. ...

hello again, im almost 25 weeks along with my baby boy. he is very
active. one question i have is how can i get a better nights sleep, if
there is even an answer to that. i am not sleeping very good at night.
also someone told me after the baby is born, the baby should sleep in a

My midwife kind of threw me for a loop at my last appointment. I'm due
tomorrow (July 24) and have no signs of impending labor. I'm trying
for a VBAC (DD's c-section was over 3 years ago). So on Wed, I was
talking to the midwife and we were discussing what the next two

Hi everyone.  My name is Lydia.  I live in Washington state.  Just thought
I'd delurk and introduce myself.  I took a home pregnancy test on 6/26/04
which was positive and then confirmed by my general practioner a few days
later.  So my first obgyn appointment is this Thursday.  ...

Hey Jamie,
Just wanted to say that I just read Taylor's dedication in "R is for Ricochet".
How sweet! You must be so proud!!!!!!
Also had to crack up at the part where Vera went upstairs to breastfeed the

I'm well into my third trimester and I'm exhausted. Once the baby is
here, I'll be too busy trying to care for the baby, hardly getting any
sleep and rest for myself etc. I'll continue to take my prenatals
because I'll be bfing the baby. I was wondering how other moms manange

i am having some uterine pain on my right side.  it feels as though i have
pulled or torn a muscle.  there is a burning sensation in the same spot,
especially after strenuous activity.  any help out there, or does anyone
else suffer from the same symptoms?