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Primrose Oil
Anyone try this to get labor going?
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Best maternity jeans EVER
Let me just share...I HATE maternity pants, and try to avoid them at all costs but found myself exploding out of my jeans 2 weeks ago. I did a little online shopping black Friday, and stumbled across JCPenny's maternity section. While they do not have many options in the jean dept. I did find the most comfy, best fitting…
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Womb Service!
My mother-in-law shared this with me earlier today. Thought it was pretty hilarious!
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Nausea and Vomiting - Third Trimester?
During my first trimester I had some morning sickness but it wasn't awful. Some days were worse than others. I am 29 weeks tomorrow and was up all night last night with stomach pain and nausea. I took a Pepcid and it calmed down a little bit, but now I am so nauseated I don't know how I am going to make it through work…
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Hello- New and 25 wks
I'm new to this group and am glad to have found it. Jennifer
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Comfy shoes for swollen tired feet
Hi all, I'm having some issues with my feet swelling really easily now, and I can only fit into two pairs of my shoes currently, and neither are really that comfortable. Someone suggested picking up a pair of Crocs. I need something to wear everyday that are comfortable, supportive, and not too sweaty (I live in Miami, so…
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What's your favorite prenatal workout DVD?
Recommendations please and why you love them.:flowerforyou: Thanks
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If I had my way, I would name my baby...
Let's have a little fun :happy: If you had your way, and your spouse/SO either had no say or simply was ok with whatever you chose, what would you name your baby? This counts for children who are already named and/or hypothetical children (e.g., you are pregnant with a girl, but if you were having a boy, you'd choose X as…
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January 2013 due dates!
So my due day is January 30 hoping to make some friends in the same time frame i am!
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My "Must Haves" for Baby List
I just made a "must haves" for baby list and wanted to share it with y'all. I'd also love to hear what you would add. http://www.jennyrosenthal.com/2012/11/must-haves-for-baby.html
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after baby's born plan for exercise?
So I have been wondering what others are planning to do for getting back into shape after the baby is here. I know we have to take 3-4 weeks off exercising as our bodies need to rest, and even that is dependent on the birth and just how everything goes... I am 38 weeks tomorrow and my lovely Dr reminded me that despite my…
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Is anyone else high risk? Vent
Hi Ladies, I've had quite the day today and just need to vent a little and garner some support... I'm high risk because I have lupus, asthma and thyroid/endocrine problems. I hadn't had a lupus flare since early 2011, and all was going well until I got my flu shot on 10/25. I started having lots of joint pain and the…
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snacking on junk food...
Ok, so junk food has always been a vice, from ice cream to chocolate to chips...but it was usually in moderation, a little treat here or there, which as long as you eat healthy I don't see a problem with...BUT I am at the end of my pregnancy (37 weeks 5 days) and all of the sudden I cannot help but crave food (and junk)…
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pain when working out
Hello, I have recently began working out again because I didn't have clearance for a little while. Keep in mind i have gone from 12 minute miles on average to 20. So a large slow down. When i am on the treadmill though i have been getting severe back pain, pelvic pain, and tightness around my belly button. Anyone else…
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3rd trimester lower ab work
hello, Does anyone have any good ideas for lower abdominal work in the 3rd trimester?
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Early Labor Symptoms
What are some signs of early labor that you have experienced??? Anyone experience diarrhea? If so, how soon was it before things got rollin?
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workout clothes
For those of you who are trying to exercise through your pregnancy: have you found any maternity workout clothes? Or do you just buy a bigger-than-usual size of regular workout ones? Mine are way too tight around my tummy and it's hard to motivate myself to exercise if I have to wear regular maternity clothes!
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will you restart your logging after baby is born?
So in a few days I'll hit my 1 year mark for logging onto MFP everyday. And I'm considering since things will be hectic w giving birth and then bringing baby home to not log on for a few days and start from scratch after baby is here... anyone else going to start fresh ?
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very scared about size of baby :-(
Just going through and looking at some of your bump pictures, your bumps look tiny compared to mine! My profile picture was taken at 32 weeks and 5 days. I went for a growth u/s at the time it was taken, and baby was measuring around 4 pounds and 6 ounces. My first born was 9.2 pounds, hence why I am having extra u/s. I…
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Quick, healthy snacks??
I haven't been logging with this pregnancy or eating as well as I should be and this morning the scale showed me that. :-( I am back to logging and trying to eat healthier things. One problem I am having is that I am a teacher and only get 5 mins. between classes. The first time I get a break to eat something of substance…
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Is it safe to wear a HRM during pregnancy?
Hi everyone! I'm 24 weeks pregnant and I've been working out a few days a week until now. I wear my HRM about an hour each time. I just read on another forum, a thread taking about how the use of home dopplers is not known to be safe or unsafe yet because women just recently started to use them by themselves and there is…
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Vacation with new baby?
I am a first timer and was wondering how difficult you think it would be to take baby on a vacation in January, which he will be about 2 months then. My parents are renting a condo on the beach in Florida and have invited us for a free stay basically. I figured it would be nice to get away and have live in babysitters for…
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C-section scar
So it has been brought to my attention that there is a real possibility that I may need a c-section. I am not a fan of this because I was hoping for a normal birth with the bonding that comes after and not having to be sewn up. I am also concerned about the scar. So I would like to know immediately after your babies were…
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Taking a Cruise with baby?
Hi, We just moved to Australia and have yet to explore the country and surrounding areas.......there's lots of cruises to choose from and I was wondering if anyone has taking a cruise with a baby? Did you use the daycare? What did you think? I've been on cruises before and just found them ok.....but with a baby, it's seems…
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anyone lose appetite in 1st trimester?
im only 5 weeks regnant but for last few days i havent wanted to eat at all and have had to force myself to have meals, iv gone off everything and even smelling food makes me feel full! i have been extra thirsty tho and drinking tons of water! did anyone else go through this?
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Looking for other pregnant pals
Hi all! I just found out I'm pregnant a couple days ago. It wasn't planned, but I'm excited and my boyfriend's getting used to it. I've been on mfp since April 2012, but got more serious in June and have lost around 35 lbs. I'm obese and weigh around 233 now. I really want to continue with exercise and eat healthy (I…
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can you drink protein shakeswhile pregnant?
Possibly preggy and want to know where everyne stands on drinking protein shakes whie preggy?:drinker:
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Picotin to induce labor
A friend posted this on FB and it's an interesting read. Sharing only to provide food for thought... http://briobirth.com/articles/21-scary-reasons-say-no-pitocin-according-manufacturer?page=0,0
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How early did you feel your baby move?
I'm just curious about when you all felt your baby move. I figure I'd do a little survey :smile: I am 12w1d today, and I thought I felt him/her last week. This is my second baby, so I know how it feels, I guess. Any doctor would probably have written it off as gas, but to me it feels different. It seems to happen at night,…
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Does anything really work?
For all of you already mamas out there, I was wondering if anything really helps to start labor? I will be 40 weeks Saturday and really don't want to be induced. I've heard all the things...sex, bouncing on a ball, walking to name a few. I was wondering if you had experience with this and/or if anything really seemed to…
