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Hi everyone- Since we think we are done having kids and wanted a long term solution to birth control, I got a Mirena IUD last Thursday. I felt horrible for a day or two (crampy, lethargic) and spotted for 4 days, but then today I began bleeding like crazy- like a heavy period. I'm nursing...

Hi! I'm back at work (and to my computer!) now, and have been catching up on all the babies and new pregnancies! How exciting! First an update- Like I posted in June, Cole Matthew was born June 5th, everything is great! We worried for a while about his wandering eye, but that stopped at...

Hi Emy- I just wanted to let you know that after reading how hypnobirthing worked for you, I looked into it again (also looked at it briefly when pregnant with DD 2 yrs ago) and this time I decided to order the book about Hypnobirthing- the Mongan Method. It arrived yesterday and I hope to read...

Has anyone ever had a sonogram in the third trimester? I'm having one tomorrow with the purpose of Drs getting another look at the baby's foot. I've told you a while back how I tested + for trisomy 18, but my amnio showed normal boy (Thank God) but that day, the Dr saw a foot deformity. Which...

Hi! DH and I have whittled our son's name list down to two (we think!). I'd love to hear some honest opinions- please tell me which you like better and why. Thanks soo much! Evan Matthew Krieger Cole Matthew Krieger Lisa

I am writing this post in hopes of getting some reassurance from all you wonderful ladies. I am able to write this without crying because I am just coming off 5 days of crying and worrying and I am just tired. Last Thursday we had our 18-week sono and found out the joyous news that we are...

Hi ladies! It's me, Lisa, mom of Alyssa Madeline who was born 7-15-03. She's 16 months old now, and we had the great news this fall that #2 is on the way :) So here I am, 13 weeks along today, and reading your posts with much interest. Imani, I am just over a month behind you, and...

I'm the one who has been bugging everyone with questions about third trimester comfort, whether dilation means anything, and all that. I just wanted to let you all know that: Alyssa Madeline was born on Tuesday July 15th at 6:43 AM! She weighed 6 lbs 10 oz, 19.5 inches long. (She was due...

Hi all! Here's a quick question: in your experience, what does it mean to be 1 cm dilated at 37 weeks? Does it mean I'll have the baby within a week or two? Or could it still be 3-5 weeks? I'm also 30% effaced, if that helps. Thanks for your input! Lisa first-time mom to be of baby girl...

Well here I am, about halfway through third trimester (33 weeks)! I'm the one who posted the comfort question a few months ago. For the sake of follow up, here's my report on how it feels: My groin ligament hurts like crazy, it is my main complaint. It is okay during the day but by bedtime...

Hi ladies- I have a question for those of you who have been there before. I am 31 weeks along with our baby girl, and I'm doing pretty well. My complaints are rather minimal: some round ligament pain, some heartburn, and general swelling and puffiness. Generally I am very upbeat and happy...

I'm wondering if anyone can offer some insight or advice: I'm 27 weeks along, and for the last month I've been experiencing pain in my right innermost thigh- way up high, right where my right leg connects to my left leg but a bit off center... I thought I may have strained a ligament, so I...

I am 21 weeks along with our first. Even though I feel GREAT, lately I find myself concerned about how I will feel toward the end. I worry that when I get SO big, I will be unable to tie my shoes, shave my legs, paint my toenails, or even breathe comfortably! Please give me honest answers-...

Okay- here's my happy report! First, let me say that it is amazing to think that this life is being created, because getting pregnant was a long road for us- we tried for 18 months with a stint of ovarian cyst issues, and being put back on the pill...so this is so amazing to me! That it...

Hi ladies- this board has really quieted down, so I thought I'd see who is out there! I'm Lisa, 17 weeks along with baby #1 due July 20th. We've had 2 ultrasounds already, but our BIG one (with gender determination, HOPEfully!) is next tuesday the 11th! We even get to take home a video...

Hello! I'm 13 weeks along now, and just starting to think about what sort of delivery I would like to strive for. I have had trouble finding people who have good personal experiences with either natural or unassisted birthing. Did you or someone you know give birth this way? Is it worth...

Do any of you know whether it is normal to spot a tiny bit at this point? It is too late to be implantation bleeding, so I am a little concerned. Is some spotting normal? It's not even enough to show on my underwear but I keep seeing it when I use the bathroom. As you may remember, I am the...

How long does it take to go from feeling normal to feeling pregnant? When might the nausea begin? I am pregnant, and I conceived around Oct 23rd, LNP 10/9/02. So it hasn't been long- 2 weeks, or 4 if you count the way they do on websites. And I still feel completely normal, except my boobs...

Is there a chance that someone in the educated Cathe crowd has or is familiar with this disorder? After confusing my family doctor for 15 years, (I am currently 30) I finally have a tentative diagnosis of NCS from a Neurologist. It may or may not be confirmed by tilt-table testing later this...

I need to know if I am the only one on earth having this problem: I am 30, fit, relatively firm, run about 15 miles a week, and have "mastered" Interval Max, Circuit Max, MIS, Body Max, CK, etc, meaning I can do all of those with no modifications. I have plenty of muscle, especially in my...