Family Forum / Pregnancy / Pregnancy / May 2005

Well, about 1.5 hours after falling asleep, I woke up because my water
had obviously broken. This is especially funny to me because just
yesterday I was trying to find out if you're more likely to have water
break before contractions with subsequent labours if that's what

As someone on the autism spectrum myself, self diagnosed with
Aspergers, and with a child who, at three years of age, was thought by
her GI specialist to be possibly autistic (she's not), I can't
believe that I have only just recently stumbled upon the vaccine

So, not counting the women here, I know 5 women who are or who have
been pregnant during my pregnancy.  Both of the two that have already
given birth have had c-sections, K's was planned (due to a previous
spinal fusion surgery and other medical issues), T's was an emergency C

Birthstory of Oscar Henry
11-05-05
9lb 4oz

This is my 2nd and I'm 18 weeks.  I've been avoiding maternity clothes up
until this week and I've lost the battle.  I'm getting pretty big and for
some reason in my mind I think it's too early to show this much.  When do
you typically start showing with your 2nd?

I posted approximately a month ago with regard to amniocentesis. Thank you
very much for your responses.
Me wife had the amnio, she was very sore afterward she said. The result
reported no anomalies and

So here I sit...in early labor.  =)
My water broke about 2.5 hours ago...I tried to get more sleep, but
contractions (and probably anticipation of what's to come) is keeping
me awake.  Early labor contractions...obviously since I'm still on the

Girls don't wait to DEL. THE RUGRAT go and have a C-SECTION
IT'S NO BIG DEAL just like pulling a rabbit out of a hat.

I have heard several conflicting reports about how messy/smelly waters
breaking can be.
Our baby is due in 4 weeks time and we have just bought a new car (old
one was 2 seater) - the new car currently smells like a nice new car

when do u think is the right age to have a child? I am 18, at the age
of 16 i had an abortion, i didn't want to but i was too young and had
only been with my boyfriend for 3 months. I still wish i hadn't done
it. I really want one now, I have been with my boyfriend for 2 years

All other things being equal, and assuming you can reliably schedule
conception, what's the best time of the year to be born?  and the
worst?  
Thanks for your input!

We're using cloth diapers and a diaper service, and everything's been fine
until this past week.  For some reason, Micah's now producing copious
amounts of pee and is soaking through both the diaper and the pro-wrap; he
soaked through in 45 minutes this morning.  Does anyone ...

I just found out I am expecting a baby. My husband and I are thrilled,
excited, and scared too... This is our first baby. Can anyone give us
recommendation of an OB here in the Raleigh, NC area? We are looking,
preferably, for a female OB who is caring and open-minded.

Let the Meddling begin!!
While I knew they'd be overjoyed, I am only 8w2d and was a little
panicky that we were still in risky stages. (Dh agreed to wait til
after the first appt, which was Tuesday, but left it up to me) . I just

I need your advice!
I'm putting the finishing touches on a new e-book
that's all about Baby Showers
(and how to have the best baby shower ever)