Towards the end of my first pregnancy I had symfesis pains that would mostly constrict me in getting in and out of bed, turn around in my sleep and walk up the stairs. That didn't start until roughly the third trimester and was quite manageable. Now I'm not even 15 weeks and already noticing...

Hey, have any of you tried using the Shettles method to conceive a girl? I have two boys, would desperately love to have a girl. I'm getting ready to go off the pill again and start charting. I also don't think I can chart very well while on the pill, because I don't think it will be accurate...

a girl!!! I'm so excited! I went in for an emergency check-up yesterday, after having had a bit too many BH contractions for my peace of mind. All was well, thankfully, and they had a quick peek at the other babies sex. I felt so great coming home! The contractions were really nagging me, so...

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=22184 ....Osol said that when given to pregnant rats with induced hypertension, Viagra: 1. Helped arteries of the uterus grow as they should during pregnancy. "Hypertension decreases the growth and alters contractility of blood vessels in the...

Hilary, Do you mind answering a question in your professional capacity? :-) We have a new dog (a giveaway) whom we acquired as a companion for our existing dog. She's a 1-2 year old female; he's around the same age; both are neutered. She's a Walker Hound; he's a mixed breed, part German...

.... pity about all the things I'm taking to the hospital!! Had a big shopping trip today. Maternity bra $55 (a really comfy Berlei; put 2 more on order -- ouch!) PJs $24.95 PJs $40 2 wheat packs $40 Then there are the undies, nappies, pads, cosmetics, lollies and all the

I met DH for lunch today and one thing led to another and he ended up taking a 2hr lunch break ;-). Fast forward 2 hrs and I feel a contraction, more painful than most that I feel, but didn't have me overly concerned, then another, and another, I lay down, I drank water, they persisted and...

I am 33 and a half weeks pregnant. I've had stretch marks for awhile. Yesterday they started itching worse than normal. I am very careful not to scratch them. I rub lotion and ignore them. Today it was worse and sort of painful. I thought it was just because the stretch marks were stretching more -...

Has anyone here ever had sweeping of the membranes done??? If so what were symptoms afterwards and how long did it take until things started to work??? How long until labour kicked in??? Regards Chanelle

last night we had chicken drumsticks & i took a bite, realised it was undercooked (was looking at the drumstick) and spat it back out. i didn't chew or swallow. don't feel different or anything today. could this have caused damage to the baby? is it just a wait & see thing? -- elizabeth (in...

I don't remember being too *cold* before, in my pregnancies. Too hot, yes. Running around in a tank top in February, yes. But not so cold that I'm wearing a sweatshirt *over* a fleece shirt. My house is at 67F - the kids run around half nekkid all the time. Why am I absolutely freezing? Does...

Hi all, Today's BETA result was 140. So it went up, but not a whole lot. I don't know what to think. IVF..3 embryos Beta's: Saturday 137, Monday 117, Wednesday 140. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Have you ever thought about publishing a book for people that includes the correct way to handle pregnancy? I read some of your posts and there seems to be many aspects of mis-information by the medical community. First there was the 30% closure with certain birthing positions and lately I've...

I am through with testing! I used test number four five days after my period was due and I got another negative and I used the First Response test that is supposed to be the most sensitive. I would have trusted the first test except for the fact that I trusted a false positive when I was pregnant...

Hi my name is Cheryl. I just found out I am pregnant on Friday. It hasnt been confirmed by a doctor, but two home tests showed a positive. I am very excited!!! By my calculations I should be due in Oct/Nov Cheryl Mom to Will ( 7/26/01) Due: ?

I am 35 weeks pregnant with one baby girl I weigh myself every week and I usually put on 500grams or more per week and this week I have only put on 100grams. I am very worried as my baby has slowed down her movements aswell, I still get well over ten movements per day but she has slowed down. I...

Can midwives ''force'' you to have an amnio? I told my midwife that my 16 month old son has Osteogenesis Impefecta (O.I.)which is brittle bone disease, and also a rare benign brain tumor called a hypothalamic hamartoma. The O.I is a genetic disease, however, the child can be tested at birth...

What would you do if you heard second hand (through the person's mother) that someone you don't really respect (for a variety of reasons that aren't worth going into) didn't like your doctor? This is the only feedback I've had about my doctor from anyone in town, and it's making me a bit nervous. ...

Hi guys. First time poster long time reader. Just wanted to say "Hi" ;) On a side note my Hubby is REAL excited about this new IPO stock GRDX. They just started trading this one like 2 days ago. It's already almost doubled in just 2 days! My Husband is really excited about this stock. Say's it...

I just read on her live journal that her waters broke on Monday, but then no further posts, crossing my fingers for her....