Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / October 2004

Each year, hundreds of thousands of families are faced with the tragedy of
pregnancy and infant loss. According to 1999 Centers for Disease Control
statistics, only 62% of all pregnancies result in live births.
In the month of October, in several cities around the United States,

So every few posts I have to lean over the laptop to actually see a key and
whammo, the belly randomly hits a key.  I've sent blank posts, had surprise
spellings and spaces, and who knows what else!  Sheesh, pretty soon I am
going to have to put the thing on a table.  Or better yet, ...

I've just started using formula for my DD.  On the label it says to throw
away any prepared formula 1 hour after feeding begins.  How closely must I
follow this instruction?  Would it be unsafe to put it in the refrig until
her next feeding?  I'd hate to throw out several ounces ...

I had to wait to make the announcement because our internet has been
down since last wednesday night (and the stupid cable guy couldn't
make it out here until tonight...*grumble*)
anyways...found out on Friday...

I've forgotten how long these take...........I was in the midwifes office for over an hour.
Anyway everything is progressing fine, now at 10 weeks (8 weeks PO)
I've booked my hospital, discussed the blood tests and scans she wants to do, had some bloods taken and been given enough ...

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All,
Well, things are starting to happen, and I need some prayers.  My stepmother
called me a little bit ago to tell me that my father was in the hospital for
chest pains.  He had a triple bypass some 20 years ago, and has been

Sorry you missed the birth, but congratulations on your new baby daughter.

Quick Update:
I talked to Lindsey's mom about an hour ago -- Lindsey was 4cm, contracting,
and had an IV in, but no bed for her.  So, she's sitting in a chair.  Ug.
They really want us there, as soon as possible, so we're hoping on a 10pm