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Getting Pregnant Alcohol and TTC Alcohol's Effects on Sperm Basal Body Temp Basics Basal Body Temp Thermometer EXPERTBest Sex Positions Best Time for Sex Boosting TTC Odds EXPERTCervical Mucus Info Checking Cervical Mucus Conceiving After Birth Control? EXPERTConceiving While Menstruating? EXPERTDiet for Fertility EXPERTGender Determination EXPERTGender Selection Theories HCG Basics Implantation BleedingImplantation CrampsKeeping TTC Fun Ovulation & Conception Basics Ovulation after Birth Control? EXPERTOvulation Predictors Reliable?Partner Unsure About TTC? EXPERTPregnancy Prep Prenatal Vitamin Basics Seafood Safety Sexual Lubricant Sperm and Hot Water Stress and TTC EXPERT Touchy Subjects TTC Dentist Visit TTC Nutrition Basics TTC To-Do Understanding Ovulation
TTC Checkups & Tests Down Syndrome Termination EXPERTGenetic Testing BasicsTypes of Home Pregnancy Tests Preconception Checkup Questions Preconception Checkup Necessary?Pregnancy Tests and the Pill EXPERTPregnancy Test False Negative?Pregnancy Test Timeline
TTC Trouble & Concerns38 and TTC Bicornuate Uterus EXPERT Dilation and Evacuation EXPERTEmotions after Miscarriage Endometriosis -- HSG Test? EXPERTFertility Problems Frustration with TTC Overweight and TTC PCOS and Fertility EXPERTSigns of Reproductive Disorder EXPERTStart Taking Clomid? EXPERTStressed Out by Infertility EXPERTTime for IUI? EXPERTWhen to Worry? Common Fertility Tests EXPERT
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Pregnancy SymptomsAbdominal Pain Aches, Pains and Sore Spots Avoiding Hemorrhoids Bleeding in First Trimester Bleeding in Third Trimester Blurry, Itchy Eyes Can't Stop Peeing Dealing with DizzinessDecreasing Toilet Trips Fainting Hurt my Baby? EXPERTFighting FatigueGas & Bloating Gestational Diabetes EXPERTGestational Diabetes Risk Factors EXPERTGestational Diabetes Symptoms EXPERTGestational Diabetes Treatment EXPERTHandling Constipation Handling Headaches Handling HeartburnHandling HemorrhoidsHeadache Relief w/o Meds EXPERTHeavy Discharge Hormone Basics Itchy Skin EXPERTLeaky Breasts Mask of Pregnancy Morning Sickness Help EXPERTNormal Emotions Preeclampsia Basics Pregnancy Symptom Primer Round Ligament Pain Sore Boobs Sore Hips and Pelvis Soreness Improving -- Miscarriage? EXPERTStretch Marks Swollen, Bleeding Gums Swollen Feet & AnklesVaricose VeinsWhy Headaches? EXPERT
Prenatal Checkups, Doctors & Tests 3D & 4D Ultrasounds EXPERTAmniocentesisAmniocentesis/CVS Basics Amniocentesis/CVS Benefits Amniocentesis/CVS Risks Beta Levels Biophysical Profile Birth Defect Risk Factors Chest X-ray EXPERTChorionic Villus Sampling Contraction Stress Test CVS vs. Amniocentesis Doula BasicsEarly Ultrasound OK? EXPERTFirst Appointment Timing EXPERTFirst OB Visit First Trimester Tests Flu Shot When Preggers? Genetic Counseling Glucose Tolerance Test Group B Strep Test Group or Solo OB?Informed Consent Initial Blood Tests EXPERT Interviewing a DoulaInterviewing an OB Mammogram in Pregnancy? EXPERTMid-Pregnancy Ultrasound Multiple Marker Screening Nonstress Test Nuchal Translucency Screening OB Appointments Prenatal Appointment SchedulePrenatal Caregivers Prenatal Test Timeline Positive Group B Strep Test Reducing CVS/Amnio Risk Safe Medications Second Trimester Tests Should I Genetic Test? Spot on Baby's Heart? EXPERTTaking Antidepressants EXPERTThird Trimester Tests Understanding UltrasoundsVaccinations During Pregnancy EXPERTWhat to ask your OBWhat's a Nurse-Midwife? EXPERTWhen's My Due Date? EXPERT
Eating & ExerciseBinge Drinking Study? Crazy Cravings Eating for Two EXPERTExercise Dos & Don'ts Facts on Calcium Facts on Fiber Folic Acid Foods to AvoidFun Exercise Fun Non-Alcoholic Drinks NESTIESHoliday Eating Tips Increase Iron Intake? EXPERTIron Supplements EXPERTIs Caffeine Okay? Is Seafood Safe? Losing Weight?Lunch Meat Safety Natural Supplements Pregnant Pilates Prenatal Nutrition Prenatal Vitamins Pregnant Yoga (3rd tri)Pregnant Yoga (1st tri) EXPERTPutting on the Pounds Shedding Pregnancy Pounds Should I Eat MORE Fish?Soft Cheeses Staying Hydrated Weight Watch Waning Weight Gain
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Adoption Domestic vs. International Adoption EXPERT Foster Care Adoption EXPERT Partner Unsure About Adoption EXPERT Pursue Adoption and IVF? EXPERT
I have an odd question that I havent seen anything similiar to on the Q&A index. Right now I'm stay at home and 12 wks pregnant. I cant seem to get the motivation together to keep everything neat and organized in the house like I did before. Because of this I feel like I'm going to be an inadequate mom. I mean if I cant even keep my house clean while being pregnant how am I going to be able to take good care of the baby?
Posted by FallenAngelic1 Sunday, December 02, 2007 1:05 PM
Come springtime when I give birth not only will my mom be visiting to help me and DH with our new baby(we're 1st time parents) but at the same time so will my mother-in-law. Both are strong willed women and I'm not only worried that I won't get a word in edgewise when it comes to what I want to do with my baby, but I'm worried that their personalities will clash and there will be a big fight. My DH's grandmother(m-i-l's mom) will also be there and I know that she will be some help, but what if it isn't? Should I also have my mom's mom come? If something blows up how should I handle it?
Posted by familyJ Friday, January 04, 2008 7:03 AM
I had the same fear in the first trimester. I had hyperemesis, spend 4 days in the hospital and three weeks on bedrest and I couldn't organize my coupon book much less my house. After week 20 things started getting ALOT better and now that nesting thing has kicked in. I can't seem to clean enough! My semester doesn't start until next week and instead of writing papers I have this unfightable desire to scrub my house instead! I think once you're out of the first trimester you'll feel better.
Posted by SweetieBabe Friday, January 18, 2008 7:27 AM
I was wondering if you would be able to email your response to this question.
I have been showing signs of pregnancy but the test keeps being negative. I have been keeping track, and here is what i have.
3/6= morning sickness
3/7= morning sickness, IUD removed, funny smells, bust grew 1"
3/8= no morning sickness, abdominal discomfort, smell of husbands tobacco=headache, test=neg
3/9= abdominal discomfort, heavy blood color/spotting for just this day, tired
3/10= morning sickness, abdominal discomfort
3/11=afternoon morning sickness, tired, slight abdominal discomfort, bust grew 1" more
3/12=morning sickness, dizzyness, abdominal discomfort
3/13=morning sickness, tender very itchy breasts
3/14=abdominal discomfort, tiredness
3/15=morning sickness, abdominal discomfort
3/16=morning sickness, tender breasts
3/17= morning sickness, pants feeling tight,
3/18=morning sickness, pants tight, itchy tender breasts, metallic taste (slight), urge to drink more water.
3/19=slight metallic taste, urge to drink more water, tender brests
DO YOU THINK I AM PREGNANT?
PLEASE EMAIL ME wildespirit86@yahoo.com
I AM NEW TO THIS, FIRST TIME.
Posted by wildespirit86 Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:57 PM
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