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Parenthood is it worth it?
To copycat the other posts: I'm about to give up my 36 some years of carefree childless days in less than two months. I was thinking about some of this things I'll miss such as sleep, being able to travel at the drop of a hat and staying out all night. What to is it about your kids that makes them so much more special then…
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Need advice on breech/cesarean/expectation/delivery
I'm 30 weeks today and she is still breech. Doctor is already talking to me about scheduling a cesarean. Does this seem a little early? Should this raise red flags to me about my practitioner? I've scheduled an appointment to talk to a nurse practitioner I trust on Monday, but I just wanted all of your opinions. If I do…
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Need help with what is appropriate and what is not?
This is my call out for help because I have a disability in that I was born without appropriate social filters. Please help! I seem to have a poor social filter, and the internet makes it worse due to the anonymity When you have something hilarious to say in your brain, but it's not socially appropriate and/or highly…
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advice on a name
I gave the BF three choices of names and he likes the name Gretchen. I happen to think it's a pretty name. It's very unique. What do you think? Be blunt I don't mind. I'd prefer it to be pronounced Gretchan..do you think you could spell it that way or Is that too weird?
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How do you avoid a pink world if you have a little girl?
So found out it looks like for sure we are having a girl. I'm excited..Yay! However, I'm not excited about the future prospect of a sickly pink Pepto-Bismol world. I went shopping and every thing I looked at was pink,pink,pink. The only clothes I found exciting were the brightly colored little boy jammies with the happy…
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postpartum help
This will be my first child. How long was it before your energy returned, and you felt like moving again? How soon did you start trying to lose the pregnancy weight? Did that weight loss affect your milk supply? Did you find breastfeeding made it difficult for you to reach your goals? I'm looking forward to start my goals…
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Does Biotin really work?
Seen a few posts floating around today about hair growth and hair falling out. From your personal experience did you see any noticable difference taking a biotin supplement? I've taken it before but I wasnt consistent and probably didnt give it enough time. Curious to know if you got results or expensive pee?
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Does anyone coupon?
I've been watching the TLC extreme coupon show, and I've noticed that most the products are either cleaning products, sodas, juices, prepackaged foods, and candy. I haven't seen anything that I would normally purchase. If you coupon are you able to buy whole foods and produce. Can you coupon for dairy, meat, produce, whole…
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need education on the purpose of hickeys
So I've moved into this small town, and was surprised by the number of grown adults sporting hickeys. I thought it was something you quit doing after high school, but maybe I'm wrong. Do you still enjoy sporting hickeys? Do you enjoy giving hickeys? Why are you giving out hickeys is it a lost in passion thing or a marking…
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Goodbye Mr. Scale
Mr. Scale has finally gone to the big bathroom in the sky. We suspected there might be a problem when he weighed the cat at 200lbs. I dont know if we can ever replace him. He was analog and simple to calibrate. Put up with years of my obese butt, cat using him to sleep on, and several moves. So my question is should I stay…
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Liver?
OK I HATE HATE liver (all organ meats for that matter), but I'm trying to find ways to bump up my iron and liver is a great source. Anyone have any ideas for recipes that cover the gross, organ meat taste of liver?
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Overwhelmed with all this baby and birthing stuff
This is my first child, and we have nothing for the baby besides a side sleeper minus mattress. I am feeling so overwhelmed what do I need for the baby for those first few months? Do I just buy newborn diapers? I am a total idiot when it comes to baby stuff or birth stuff so you have to use simple terms for me because I…
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What does it cost you for child care?
I'm curious how much you have to spend for child care while you are working? Here locally I've heard $500 a month!
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Need a few prayers or some hopeful thoughts
Looks like our insurance is going to be canceled on October 1st! There may be a few options, but it's still unknown all are higher cost. Now were at the crossroad do we stay or do we leave the town. It's not a process I really want to face during my 3rd trimester considering I'm already having hypertension issues and…
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Help me with a name for my little boy
So my fiance has a very common first and last name...think John Smith. I love the names Kyle (my Grandpa), George (my Great Grandpa), Seth, or Ty. He isn't too hip on the names since there are other's out there with that name. He wants something unique. I dont want too crazy unique. I think a nice strong name that can…
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Low milk supply and PCOS
I am pregnant about 15 weeks and just read an article about women with insulin resistance having a low milk supply and unable to breasfeed. Has anyone with PCOS experienced this? Makes me very fearful I wont be able to provide if I have this baby.
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Blood sugar over 100!
I've never had a blood sugar over 100, so when I checked it this morning I was quite surprised to see 106. I'm bumping down the carbs to about about 30% of my intake and adding more walks. Any other suggestions?
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If you are driving in CA and see car in flames dont save?
Had a discussion at work today regarding offering aid to someone in an accident, and we started to talk about the Good Samaritan Law. Apparently, in California if you offer non-medical aid to a person they can sue your buns off! Looks like there was some sort of bill offered to protect non-medical individuals offering aid…
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always hurting
I did a lot of walking this weekend and two days later I'm still paying for it my lower back specifically and around my hips. I couldnt even lift a basket of laundry yesterday without getting lower abdominal cramps. My knees feel like rubber and all of my joints hurt. I know that part of this is related to the relaxin our…
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Men, how do you experience pregnancy?
Women could spend hours talking about our pregnancies and our feelings, and every story is very unique. How is it for men? What are your feelings when you first hear the news, when you hear the heart beat, feel it kick, watch as your lady goes into delivery, and then that feeling when you finally get to hold your baby?…
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Spelling question
To all the brainiacs so if a wound is full of puss how do you spell it? This was a question poised to me at work today.
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Question for all the prego ladeeeeesss (or previously)
My boobs feel like this... How much longer does this pain last? Can I expect it throughout the whole term? Thank you for being my 'Our Bodies Ourselves' book MFP.
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Should E-cigs be banned?
So my boyfriend just got a vaporizer to cut out his cigar habit. I'm all for this. I think it's a safe alternative, and it tastes yummy. The "juice" is made from vegetable glycerin, food grade propylene glycol, and flavoring. He's not using any nicotine. I'm reading now that there is a push world wide to ban e-cigs in…
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In search of kale ideas
I'm not feeling like roasting the kale today, but I would like to have some tonight. I'm thinking just steamed with some butter and vinegar. Any other ideas?
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Uncoordinated geeks and ugly nerds...UNTIE!!
Yeah I said untie what you gonna do about it? Wanna fight?
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Struggling food addict and pregnancy
Is there anyone else that struggle with food addiction or binge eating disorder? I am so so hungry and I can't stop eating. Especially high sugared foods and drinks. I know some of it has to do with my rising insulin levels, but I'm also afraid that I'm feeding my addictive behavior. Using this pregnancy as an excuse to…
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Postpartum
Anyone scared of or has experienced postpartum depression. I'm a bit scared of this because I would become very depressed with PMS sometimes thinking very dark thoughts. My Grandmother's Mother killed her self because of postpartum. I feel pretty happy during my pregnancy, but sometimes feel those dark moods and attribute…
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Man problem vent
* long vent be warned I need to vent it's about my stupid boyfriend..yeah not married because I dont want to marry him. A little background I'm the breadwinner, and I make good money. We both work at the same place. He makes more money than any other place he's worked at. We make enough for nice cars, a nice house, and an…
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Blame US for Mexico's obesity epidemic?
CNN opinion article that is blaming the US for Mexico being the fattest country in the world. Personally, I think it is an infrastructure issue including dirty water which means you are more likely to drink carbonated sugary drinks for both yourself and children and the general caloric dense food of mexico. What are your…
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Family Member is a Thief!
I turned my back for one minute. One lousy minute, and this furball I live with jumps up on the counter and steals one of my shrimps I had planned for the palella tonight. then proceeded to eat it in front of me like it was no big deal. What should I do? Should I kick her out? Will shrimp add to her already expanding kitty…
