Posted in Pregnancy on 09/02/2011 01:20 pm by admin
Expecting a Baby Announcement Poem?
We are a lesbian couple, and we are announcing a pregnancy that no one knew we were trying for, so we are going to send out Cards with a saying on them to let everyone know……… Even our parents….. One of our ideas is to have our three year old son have a pink sock in one hand and a blue sock in the other with a small saying……. What should it say:???? Many ideas please!! Be creative!!!
Pink or Blue
One or the other
Either way I’m going to be
the world’s best big brother!
We Are Expecting! is a baby shower guest book and keepsake prayer that allows expecting parents to keep a record of guest names, gifts and well wishes from their baby shower. The keepsake prayer leads expectant parents on a prayer journey from the time of conception, to their baby’s birth and through adulthood using Bible verses, a lyrical poem and sweet illustrations….
It seems no mother of a newborn has ever been more hilarious, more honest, or more touching than Anne Lamott is in OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. A single parent whose baby’s father is out of the picture, Lamott struggles not only to support her little family by her wits and her writing but to stay sober at the same time. Faith in God helps; so does her loyal band of helpers, from her childless best frie…
A warm, accessible, step-by-step guide to creating precious personal histories from the memories of older people, by the best-selling author of Hang Time and his sister, journalist D. G. Fulford….
Nikki McClure’s beautifully detailed illustrations divide this lovely baby journal into sections celebrating the first 1,000 days of life, from the story of birth to jumping into her first mud puddle. Modeled after the journal the author started when her son was born, the sections focus on recording a child’s interaction with the natural world, including baby’s first tree, moon, and garden….
Posted in Pregnancy on 06/11/2011 05:37 pm by admin
seosonique and breastfeeding?
so my daughter is 5 months old and breastfeeding and shes underweight, now my obgyn put me on seasonique birth control 3 months ago (she knows im breastfeeding), so in a baby magazine it was talking about post-pregnancy birth control and it said you couldnt take that one while breastf eeding, then i read the label on my meds and it said “DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION WHILE BREASTFEEDING, IT IS EXCRETED INTO BREAST MILK” so freaking out i called my obgyn and she told me that warning labels are sometimes exaggerated, my husband says shes just covering her butt and to stop taking it immediatly because it could harm my baby, im unsure what to do now.
in rare cases this drug has led to breast enlargement and jaundice in infants. That’s what you need to look out for.
Studies have shown that the hormones in birth control pills pass through breast milk in low amounts. These tiny amounts are probably too low to cause any significant problems in breastfeeding infants. However, there have been cases of problems (such as breast enlargement and jaundice) in babies whose mothers took certain types of combined oral contraceptives while breastfeeding.
More importantly, combined contraceptives may decrease the production and quality of breast milk. For this reason, healthcare providers almost always recommend progestin-only oral contraceptives (also known as “mini-pills”) instead of combined contraceptives for women who are breastfeeding. However, progestin-only contraceptive pills are usually less effective than combined contraceptives. As soon as you stop breastfeeding, it may be a good idea to ask your healthcare provider about switching to a combined contraceptive product such as Seasonique.
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Outrageous, poignant, or bitingly witty the things our children say always offer an unexpected glimpse into a world that is all their own. Filled with roomy pages for jotting down conversations or overheard sayings, this handsome keepsake journal also features a bound-in photo window for adding a unique, personal touch. Whether parents prefer safely stowing precious insights for future generations…
Pop culture—and the advertising that surrounds it—teaches young girls and boys five myths about sex and sexuality: -Girls don’t choose boys, boys choose girls–but only sexy girls -There’s only one kind of sexy–slender, curvy, white beauty -Girls should work to be that type of sexy -The younger a girl is, the sexier she is -Sexual violence can be hot Together, these five myths make up t…
One of photographys watershed moments occurred in 1965, when the cover of Life magazine featured Lennart Nilssons photograph of a living human embryothe first time life at such an early stage had been captured on film. His classic bestseller A Child Is Born featured stunning photographs of life in the womb and earned him the sobriquet The da Vinci of medical photography (Chicago Tribun…
Posted in Pregnancy on 05/28/2011 09:19 pm by admin
35 weeks pregnant and gained 42 pounds?!?! Success stories after Baby please!?
I went to the doctor today, and when I went the staircase was, I have gained 42 pounds (oops). I know it's recommended weight gain about 25-35 kilos, and I tried like crazy to meet the guidelines. My doctor is not worried. I'm taller than average (5'10 "), had a healthy weight before pregnancy, and both my blood pressure and sugar in the blood were normal. I however, some tone in the legs and arms. I've been retaining water like crazy, however, especially the last two weeks. Does anyone has gained over 40 pounds and managed to lose weight in a decent amount of time (as in 6 months or less)? I need inspiration I can back my way pregnancy before one day .. Thanks girls:)
Seriously do not worry. 42 pounds, especially in its height and the fact that you were a healthy weight to begin with not very large. I worry if I had to say 60 pounds and have blood pressure issues or blood sugar or unhealthy eating. My pregnancy has lasted 34 weeks, but I won more than 35 pounds, so it is reasonable to assume that I learned more than 40 weeks later. My daughter on the anniversary of 6 months, weighed less than my weight before pregnancy. I doing this, that the options were actually good for my daughter (my weight loss was just a lovely side effect): # 1: that only breastfed. It was hard at first, but with support, education, and stick to it, we got through the most difficult and continued his chest, there is no formula. In addition to the multitude of health problems, we have reduced our exposure to foods by formula, about 500 calories left for my breastfeeding on day. # 2: I put in an envelope or a scarf and walk as soon as I recovered from the birth. Move, as they say, is good for the baby due to a better connection (Favoring breastfeeding, even if not at the same time), better sleep (some babies take forever to fall asleep any other reasons average) and others can read. And fresh air is good for everyone! The extra weight of carrying the baby in a sling or means you burn more calories, but her arms and back not hurt to keep the baby in her arms. Usually walk to the grocery store with the baby in a sling, and use the stroller in a shopping cart and push grocery bags in the car home. This exercise provides extra. # 3: Visit Yoga Mom and baby. I did not take a class, could not mean, but I found with a book and do the exercises, which helped the tone. # 4: Drink lots of water. Because of the abundance, I mean a minimum of 2.5 liters per day. It usually takes 3 or more liters per day. Get a couple of bottles of water of good quality, and proximity to the station where you sit with the baby to a nurse (there may be times when Feeling trapped by a nurse or a baby finally sleeping or exhaustion). # 5: Stock now healthy snacks like granola bars (check sugar content, make sure that there are glorified candy), nuts, crackers, etc. and keep them hidden in water bottles. Grazing throughout the day is not a good way end hunger and overeating. # 6: Remember that you will need more calories, and that even with these growing needs, breastfeeding is best, not only for your baby, but to lose weight! ————- Actually, not really stress about it. 42 pounds is not so bad. Is we have a healthy diet and you'll be fine.
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Posted in Pregnancy on 05/23/2011 06:42 am by admin
How can you start a home pregnancy testing kit?
How long I can try? Well, first they need know how the test. In short: the pregnancy test (HPT) works by detecting a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG.) When an egg is fertilized, it takes about 6-12 days to implant in the uterus, and then begins to secrete hCG. It takes a day or two for enough hCG to build and their way into the urine. So, in general, the sooner you can expect a positive HPT is eight days of the past ovulation ("DPO") and the last is 16 DPO. You can get a positive result sooner or later, but not so frequent. In my experience, if you use a sensitive "early" test (any thing that detects 25 mIU / mL hCG or less) you can try all 12.14 RPD and feels reasonably confident in your results (the test later, you, the more secure that feel in its accuracy.) If you need a card or fertility in any way, and you think you've designed, you must wait 19 days (or more) after unprotected sexual event. Why 19?! Sperm can live approximately 5 days in an appropriate environment, if the sperm managed to live up to what you have missed an egg the design could take place several days after intercourse has no sperm. To do so does not prove too early, assume the sperm had a life very long (5 days is considered a very long sperm life) and that conception occurred then. After 14 days for the embryo to implant and is developed enough to show hCG pregnancy test (96% of pregnant women have a positive outcome of that date.) http://www.peeonastick.com/hptfaq.html
HOW DOES IT WORK? Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone, produced by the developing placenta shortly after the conception and secreted into the urine. The pregnancy test contains antibodies which specifically react with this hormone. HOW TO READ THE RESULTS Negative (not pregnant): Only one color band appears, in the Control Zone. No apparent band on the Test Zone. This indicates that no…
The most simple and economical alternative for clinical diagnostic testing. The HCG pregnancy strip is designed for rapid determination of pregnancy conditions in urine specimens. The strip is dipped into a sample for 3-5 seconds. The reaction approximately takes 5 minutes with visual development of control and test lines. One Step LH Ovulation Test is fast and easy-to-use. It is a qualitative tes…
Posted in Pregnancy on 04/20/2011 06:29 pm by admin
a sign of pregnancy possibly?
ok so i have a tight feeling in my lower abdomen almost the feeling like when workout Alot for the past three days. i want to know if anyone who has kids felt this in early pregnancy.
I didn’t really feel tightness in my lower abdomen until I was around four weeks, when I started cramping for the first time. It could be plenty of things.
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Designed especially for pregnant women BUFF MOMS-TO-BE: THE EARLY WORKOUT helps get expectant mothers in good shape. This title features stretching and cardio exercises led by fitness guru Sue Fleming. These exercises will also help in the future mothers’ experience with childbirth.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HEALTH/FITNESS UPC: 071083582363 Manufacturer No: 5823-6…
Be fit, look and feel great from the beginning of your journey with Sara Holliday’s Prenatal Yoga: First Trimester. In this revolutionary prenatal yoga class fitness expert Sara Holliday, uses her extensive training in teaching yoga to guide you with safe and effective postures and poses that may result in a decrease in pain caused by pregnancy, an increase in muscle tone and strength, an improvem…
Posted in Pregnancy on 04/12/2011 12:31 pm by admin
Is it possible for pregnancy test to work for dogs/cats too?
We want to find out if my friends dog is prego. I dont know if dog hormones would be easily detected from any kind of testing kit you can buy just anywhere but would be great if this might work.
Nope, wouldn’t work. A human pregnancy kit will only work for humans. Take the dog to the vet to find out. And if it’s not too late, schedule a spay abort. There’s enough backyard bred dogs overpopulating the planet.
Gentle Yoga for Every Body has 12 customized routines that make all the physical and mental benefits of yoga available to everyone. Over the centuries, yoga practitioners have discovered simple and effective practices to reduce stress and achieve optimal health, vitality and serenity. This DVD has specially modified poses and routines so that no matter how flexible or inflexible you are, you can e…
Posted in Pregnancy on 03/07/2011 06:01 pm by admin
Mood swings worse than ever, pregnancy sign?
I took a hpt on sun and it was no but I have been feeling like a upset stomach every morning and sometimes at night too, but so moody the little things are really getting me mad. I asked my hubby if he wanted his bday cards still and he said idk so I said Im throwing them way, he came back with a dont get your undies in a bunch and I got really pissed off! Never had a cycle in June so am wondering if for some reason it just isnt showing up on hpts!
Ok, lol… I’d get a blood test to be sure, but it honestly sounds like killer pms to me, since the hpt was neg and you’re so late. Are you on Clomid? That makes me NUTS!!!! Btw, what’s up with the bday cards? lol… sounds like an interesting story!
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Posted in Pregnancy on 03/06/2011 07:18 am by admin
Where to find free clinics?
I think I am pregnant and I have no idea how to find any free clinics to take a pregnancy test…I have taken home pregnancy tests and so far negative but I am having many pregnancy symptoms. Where can I find a free clinic?…I live In California in Los Angeles County
go to your local health department or look in your phone book for a birthright or crisis pregnancy center
http://www.pregnancycenters.org/
this website has a phone number to call and locate a center near you and they give free pregnancy test
Avenues Pregnancy Clinic (216)
1911 W Glenoaks Blvd, Ste A
Glendale, CA 91201 US
Phone: 818-843-0424
Hours: M-F 9a-5p
Services: 24 Hour Helpline, Options Information, Ultrasound, Material Aid, After Abortion Support,
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The Grace Elliott Center (203)
2817 N Wilmington
Compton, CA 90222 US
Westside Pregnancy Clinic (3178)
11500 West Olympic Blvd Suite 570
Los Angeles, CA 90064 US
Phone: 310-268-8400
Hours: MWTh 10a-5p; T 10a-8p F 10a-3p
Services: 24 Hour Helpline, Options Information Ultrasound, Adoption Support, After Abortion Support, Men’s Program,
11.59 miles
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12203 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064 US
Phone: 310-820-2560
Hours: M-Th 10a-5p; F 10a-3p, S by appointment only.
Services: Material Aid, Parenting Classes, Parenting Support, STD/STI Information,
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Pilates is an exceptional exercise technique for core strengthening, flexibility, and developing a lean, strong physique. But is it right for pregnancy? Yes, says Pilates trainer-to-the-stars Mari Winsor. Pilates is a safe way to reduce stress and increase comfort and balance during pregnancy. Additionally, Pilates will make your pregnancy and delivery easier, your recovery quicker, and it will be…
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Kathy Smith has been around a while in the world of fitness videos, and with good reason. Her calm, authoritative manner, flawless timing, emphasis on proper form, and responsible directions put her entire fitness series a cut above most celebrity workouts. Pregnancy Workout is no exception. Smith and five workout buddies (all of them appearing to be well past the fifth month of pregnancy) demonst…
OB/GYN endorsed, this gentle workout provides 3 workouts modified for each trimester of pregnancy. Reduce backache, tone and stretch your body with certified Pilates instructor Sarah Picot….
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You’ve got nine months to prepare for the challenge of your life. Use every minute! The Perfect Pregnancy Workout will: -improve your mood -reduce lower back pain -develop mental discipline to control labor pain -tone your lower body to handle the demands of labor and birth -make it easier to lose weight after your baby is born -strengthen your upper body to lift and hold your baby -help eliminate…
Posted in Pregnancy on 12/03/2010 07:34 am by admin
PreSeed Pregnancy Tests?
Has anyone ordered PreSeed online and received their pregnancy tests? Can you tell me how to use it and interpret the results? They’re these little plastic strips with no instructions. I used one and got a pink line with faint pink shading up to the point of the line. Not knowing what this meant, I had my dh pee on the other one!! He got the same pink line but had no pink shading. I’m two days late and have been trying to self-treat a short luteal phase with vitamins and natural progesterone cream but only for the most recent cycle. I felt sure that it would take longer to regulate my cycle than just a month and had kind of written-off my TTC (though we BD’d plently!) but now my luteal phase is 11 days and counting, no period, my basal temps are still up and I think I see a triphasic pattern to my temperature chart. So I’m hoping!
So after all that info, can anyone help me interpret these crazy pregnancy tests??
Are the tests AimStick Professional brand? If so, I believe that you’re seeing a positive result. Here is the website I found on interpreting results: http://www.babyhopes.com/pregstripinfo.html. Good luck!
HOW DOES IT WORK? Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone, produced by the developing placenta shortly after the conception and secreted into the urine. The pregnancy test contains antibodies which specifically react with this hormone. HOW TO READ THE RESULTS Negative (not pregnant): Only one color band appears, in the Control Zone. No apparent band on the Test Zone. This indicates that no…
The most simple and economical alternative for clinical diagnostic testing. The HCG pregnancy strip is designed for rapid determination of pregnancy conditions in urine specimens. The strip is dipped into a sample for 3-5 seconds. The reaction approximately takes 5 minutes with visual development of control and test lines. One Step LH Ovulation Test is fast and easy-to-use. It is a qualitative tes…
Posted in Pregnancy on 11/28/2010 01:49 am by admin
What is the best pregnancy body pillow?
I was looking at the Snoogle All Nighter Total Body Pregnancy Pillow by Leachco…Has anyone ever used it? Or used a Snoogle pregnancy pillow? (if you have please be specific as to which one) I have HORRIBLE hip and back pain (left side only) to the point where I can’t bend even a little nor sit or lay..never mind sleep. I am going to be setting up a massage appointment but I need advice on which pillow to get (not just a regular body pillow)
Thanks!!
Which snoogle is it? The All Nighter Total Body Pregnancy Pillow or just the Total Body pillow?
I used the snoogle total body pillow and LOVED it!! I even used it for a little while after my son was born.
One thing I would recommend is to get a cover for it. Mine got a little “pilled” from sleeping on it so much. Also, it got a little bit flattened.
My husband thought it was a little “anti-social” as you’re pretty wrapped up in it and it leaves little room for snuggling, but at least I was comfortable enough to sleep.
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