Talk to me about antibiotics, specifically the "Z pack." I woke up with what feels like bronchitis (woe is me!!!) and suddenly my whole, "I'm not going to take anything because it'll hurt the baby..." attitude has turned into "Show me the drugs!" I'm looking forward to a cocktail of the Z pack,...

They found that "significant risk factors for invasive penile cancer: lack of circumcision during childhood, phimosis and cigarette smoking." Mo "Men not circumcised during childhood were at increased risk of invasive (penile cancer) (OR = 2.3, 95% CI 1.3-4.1)." "Among men not circumcised in...

My inlaws think that I am being unreasonable when I ask them not to give my 2 1/2 year old tea. These are the same people who feel she can have candy as well, and that it's their right to do so because they're her grandparents. My husband and I agree on this issue, but of course it's me who's...

I am opting for disposable diapers. Does anyone have a preferred brand? Price is not a huge issue, more concerned about blowouts and proper fit. However, if there is a more economical brand that works well, I'm all ears! There's Pampers Swaddlers, and Huggies Supreme, and Huggies with...

I was watching the Discovery Health channel the other day, "Plastic Surgery: Before and after". I was fascinated by the transformations. I'm sure they only show the most dramatic ones, but I can't help but think about a boob job and tummy tuck. Even after I lost all my pregnancy weight last...

I just had this probably crazy idea: since the health insurance plan I have through my employer doesn't cover midwife care and I'd like to have a home birth, could I buy supplemental temporary insurance just for this? The midwife has quoted about $5000, which includes prenatal visits (I only have...

Hi everyone, My husband and I talked the other day and he's currently a little worried about carrying the baby through a crowded place. He's nervous about 1) dropping the baby and 2) bumping the baby into things. We have a convertible carseat, so we can't use it as an infant carrier. I also...

And I'm just too tired to tell much of a story, except to say that Emily arrived ON her due date, the 11th, weighing 7lbs 7oz. Delivered with help from IV pain meds as well as an epidural. She came out with 2 pushes! I'm exhausted. I have hemmorhoid thrombosis, which may require surgery,...

So, for various reasons, we decided to have the ultrasound at 20 weeks. And the results turned out to be rather shocking. It turns out that until 5 or 6 weeks ago, I was carrying twins. But sadly, one of them has died (they're guessing it would have died between 14 and 15 weeks). From what...

Dear all, The following story is from my friend. It is very tragic for her. I am wondering how she could have suffered such injuries, could the doctor have been using forceps incorrectly ? Here's the story: Like all mothers, I had looked forward to the birth of my child. I finally gave birth to...

Hi all... Well, I'm 41w 5d today, and saw both my GP and the OB. Both say the cervix is still thick and closed. They were going to try an induction by breaking my water, but can't do that because the cervix is still closed. I have to go for non-stress tests tomorrow and Sunday, then, if nothing...

Well, we've finished all of our legal paperwork, and have a court date to finalize Addie's adoption! Wednesday, March 23rd, by about 9am, she'll be all ours, forever! I'm so excited! Addie is doing great, and is such a little character. She's 5.5 months old, and so strong, and can sit up...

Midwife took these about a month ago, at 36 weeks. None of the stretch marks are from *this* pregnancy, oddly enough. http://www.jenrose.com/PICT0185.jpg http://www.jenrose.com/PICT0187.jpg http://www.jenrose.com/PICT0200.jpg Jenrose

Alexandra Calvert was born on Monday, April 11 at 6:21pm, in a 7-hour unmedicated VAGINAL DELIVERY. She's 8 pounds 4 ounces, and 20 inches long. I am tired, sore, and very very happy. She's already nursing like a champ. More later, when I've had time to breathe. Rivka Alexandra 4/11/05

Due to Gestational Diabetes & high blood pressure I was booked in to be = induced on Wednesday 27th April at 8am. I was advised to ring the = hospital at 7am to confirm they had a room for me. This is how our day(s) went -=20 April 27th - 7am - Rang hospital to see if a room was available for me....

First, IMHO, the pain thing is a lot less of an issue for the "uninvolved participants" as you might think. Especially if you have a nururing DH, doula, or midwife. If you have the kind of OB who whisks in for 15 seconds every 4 hours, then I would be less enthusiastic. :-) Second, unless you...

another test they will ask me to do is the glucose one. does anyone know what the actual ingredients are in the test apart from glucose? or at least the company that makes it? i tried to google, but i couldn't find anything. the company would probably be better as i would have to investigate...

Hi everyone, Our current adventure in parenthood leads us into a vicious cough my 5 month old son has. it started with a cold he picked up a daycare and as of May 13th he has had this cough. Hes been to the Dr. twice for it and he suggested Trinminic for it. We switched to Robitussin becuase...

I'm looking to put "Lentil" into daycare two days per week when my maternity leave is up. (DH works part-time.) She'll be 3 months old at the time. I've put my name on the waiting lists of the reputable day care centers in the area, but I'm starting to get the impression that day care for infants...

Hi all...well I am about to tell my birth story of Joanna Leigh born Wednesday 25th at 11pm with a head of black hair and blue eyes and perfect in every way weighing in at 6lb excactly. My advice to you is to read the following with caution, this is not a happy perfect labour story and is in fact...