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June 2009 Playroom

Those of you who are done having children...

I have two wonderful, healthy children. I am very happy and thankful for them. However, I have alw...

Natural Childbirth

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My midwife delivered at 10 pound baby yesterday at the birthing center!! It was her first baby too!!...

June 2009 Playroom

Does your SO live up to your expections?

My DH comments that I have high expectations of him - in regards to our kids, the house - everything...

June 2009 Playroom

Is Mason allergic to cereal?

I thought if a baby had an allergy, they would start having bloody streaks in their diaper.(?) I do...

September 2009 Playroom

IUD users - a few questions

Anyone who has, or had an IUD put it.. was it REALLY uncomfortable? When she was doing the measuring...

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Am I pregnant? How early can I test?

If you and your partner are trying to conceive, one of the hardest parts is the waiting. The infamous two week wait is enough to frustrate even the most patient woman. The question thus arises, do you need to wait two weeks? With advances in technology it is now possible to detect pregnancy from the convenience of your own home before you have even missed your period. » Read more

PMS or Pregnancy Symptoms?

One of the most maddening things while you are trying to conceive is staying patient during the “two-week wait” (the gap of time between ovulation and when you would normally expect your menstrual period to begin). Chances are you’re feeling nervous, anxious, agitated, and you want to know whether or not you are pregnant now. » Read more

Morning Sickness or Stomach Virus?

Morning sickness, that queasy feeling women get when they are pregnant, can be hard to distinguish from a stomach virus.  If you have not taken a pregnancy test and are having what feels like morning sickness, how do you know it is the real thing?  How can you tell if you are coming down with a stomach virus or if you are actually pregnant? » Read more

When do Pregnancy Symptoms Start?

Pregnancy symptoms and PMS can feel remarkably similar.  Some women may notice pregnancy symptoms as early as a few days after ovulation.  It is hard to say if these symptoms are actually due to pregnancy though.  These symptoms might include tender breasts, moods swings, bloating or fre » Read more

Pregnancy Tests

For women who are trying everything they can to get pregnant, nothing is more nerve wracking than taking a pregnancy test. With advances in technology, women are now more capable than ever to test for pregnancy sooner than waiting for a missed period. But what does it mean when a woman receives a positive test for pregnancy with one test and a negative with another? » Read more

Urinary frequency, symptom of pregnancy

Is urinary frequency a sign of pregnancy? Yes! For many women, urinary frequency is one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy. » Read more

Signs of Pregnancy

Thinking you might be pregnant and wondering what the most common signs of pregnancy are. Well, we got them for you. We've included all the common symptoms as well as some the less common ones. Examine the symptoms to your heart's content, but remember your doctor is the only one who can confirm pregnancy. Common Signs of Pregnancy No menstrual period » Read more

Spotting, Could I Be Pregnant?

Spotting, for a small percentage of women, is a sign of pregnancy. Spotting is also a signal of the start of a woman's menstrual cycle. It is estimated that approximately twenty percent of women have spotting or bleeding upon implantation. There are also several other reasons that could cause spotting in pregnancy. » Read more

Nausea, symptom of pregnancy

I am feeling nauseous. Could I be pregnant? Nausea and vomiting, better known as morning sickness in a common sign of pregnancy. If you have a missed period and are experiencing nausea and or vomiting, you could very well be pregnancy. Morning sickness occurs in about 70% of pregnancy. » Read more

Mood Swings, Could I Be Pregnant?

Can mood swings be a sign or pregnancy? Ask any pregnant woman if she has had mood swings during her pregnancy and you will most certainly hear yes. Although not all women experience moodiness and irritability, most will experience at least some degree of mood swings during pregnancy. Whether moods swings is an actual symptom of pregnancy is debatable. » Read more