Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / January 2005

Hi to everyone: I haven't been reading or posting really at all since
Sophie arrived, and with good reason, but I hope you'll appreciate this
story. I hope I didn't tell it already since my short-term memory is
shot these days due to sleep deprivation.

I've heard that a surprising large percentage
of (known) pregnancies end in miscarriage, and
that the risk of miscarriage is highest in the
first trimester.  It would seem surprising that

Did anyone else have problems convincing their husband that mornin
sickness is, indeed, real and isn't all in your head???
He seems sure that I'm imagining it all...
I haven't actually vomited (thank goodness).

19 week checkup was bad, I heard the baby's heartbeat and got the heart
rate and it was 145.  I have only gained 1lb of the 12lbs I lost in the
first trimester.  I have to go back in 2 weeks and he wants me to gain
atleast 2lbs.  I'm eating but not as much as I did with my first and

http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/tree_fruit.asp
This short-but-sweet tidbit from Michel Odent is just wonderful on the
subject of "routine" policies for how long pregnancy should last.
Jenrose

Rachel feeds herself those Gerber star-shaped puffs that are very much like
Cheerios- they are banana flavored and she loves them. The first one I ever
gave her, she put in her mouth and chewed. She looks like she is chewing
tobacco like my grandfather used to do! And she finally ...

girls next time you have a baby turn on your favorite music
and you won't need pain medicine.

Has anyone else got a baby who is transverse?
I am 28 weeks now and my baby has been transverse ( lying side to side)
during my whole pregnancy.
I cant seem to find anyone else who has had this happen.

can anyone tell me what cold medicine is harmful for you?  Is NyQuil
and DayQuil safe to take?  Thanks!

/Happy dance!!!
It was my last day at work today!! Well, last day of paid work. I have a
gazillion and one things to do around the house before this baby gets here!
Nadene

so I went to see the OB, initially was weighed and had my BP done, I was
happy to step on the scales having not done so for several weeks, up a tiny
bit, but I was wearing clothes, I usually weigh first thing in the morning,
naked and after I've been to the loo, so overall I ...

I am so sorry but I must leave the board for a while.  I am moving to
Richmond soon and we are canceling our internet service.  I am hoping that
we will be able to get the news groups with our new provider.
I enjoyed being on this board and going to miss everyone.  Sorry if I missed

I need coupons for Similac Formula

If my #2 is a girl (we plan to TTC in 2005/early 2006 but I am still nursing
right now)...I like the name Alexa, but can't come up with a middle names
that flows. My husband likes Alexa Kristin but it doesn't flow to me. I like
Alexa Haven but there is a soap opera actress whose ...

well it wasn't to be. the pg test showed faintly +ve. i had a big pink spot
when i was at the shops. came home & started to have a bit of cramping.
accepted what was happening & then it did. had really painful cramps
(stronger then period pain) yesterday arvo/nite. no doubt in my ...