Last time, we didn’t come up with a name until about 3 hours before I
went into labor.  I’m trying to avoid that scenario this time.  ;)
I’ve got a girl name (although DH hasn’t given final approval), but
yet again I’m stuck on boy names — I’m not sure why I find them
harder!!

Anyway, our last name begins with an R and ends with a -son, so that
cuts out a first name that ends in on/an/en etc.  (like Branden, for
ex.).  I’m pretty opposed to a first name beginning with an "R".  I’d
like to avoid one beginning with "M" since we already have a Micah,
but that’s not set in stone.  I’d also like to avoid another Old
Testament name; I love them, but I don’t want to end up being one of
those families with a Jonah, a Micah, a Nahum and a Habakkuk.  ;)  I
*would* go with Shiloh if certain annoying celebrities hadn’t stolen
it from me (we should have conceived LAST year!!).  And finally, I
think we’ll probably go with Kenji for a middle name, which would mean
avoiding a first name ending in an "ee" sound.

Hmm, perhaps I’m starting to figure out why boy names are harder.  :P

Anyway, I’d love any suggestions!!!

Em
mama to Micah, 11/14/04
#2 due 4/27/07

Hi,

Just discovered that we are expecting our first born last weekend.
Would like to ask how early should the first prenatal visit be?
My wife and I found a pretty good obgyn in Tennessee however,
the earliest the doctor can see her is April 20. Is this too late?
My wife’s last period was middle of February. Don’t want to be
depriving my future child essential nutrients/vitamins that the
doctor may advise us.

Thanks!

Leo

hi i just wanted to know how long some of your labours was
my first childs was 6 hours and i pushed three times and my second was just
55 min and i did not puch she just came out
i just wanted to know how all yours went if you are all ok to tell me so
when you have a free min can you tell me thank you .

Hey,
My daughter is turning 2 this week and I was looking into giving our
close family some old and new pics of her from birth till today,
pretty much to see the growth.. and I found this cool site,
www.imagineyourphotos.com and foudn many cool and affordable things
there. I know many moms are into all these gifts etc so I thought I’d
share. When putting TEST 5 there, you can also get an additional 30%
off which is also great, no?? So please, share here any gift ideas you
have. It’s always fun to read and find out about new things for moms
to show off their kids!!

Pelvic floor exercises (keegals)  Google it and you will get more info.
They have to be done multiple times every day, and I was told after my
second baby that every women should do them every day after having children
to keep the pelvic cradle in shape.

–
Pip

My girls :
DD1 Jasmine – 5 weeks early – March 02 – 4lb 12oz
Still as small as a peanut but as smart as a whip!

DD2 Abby – 8 weeks early – Feb 05 – 3lb 14oz
I’m two and what a Demon I can be!!

"Yes you can drive me insane just by talking to me!"

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> X-No-Archive:

> Hi my wife keeps leaks wee at times since she gave birth in 2005,
> especially when she coughs. What may her options be to correct this.

> We reside in the UK.

> Thanks

I am 36 weeks pregnant.  I’m a high risk pregnancy, I am 37 yrs old
and have lost four babies, three in the second trimester, two live
births.  My last loss was at 22 weeks exactly a year ago and so I have
been a bit emotional today – usually I am not an emotional person at
all.

I’ve been craving red meat the last few days (I have low iron and take
iron supplements) so I wanted to go to Costco and get some steaks to
cook.  We are on a monthly budget for groceries and last time we went
shopping our cereal was on sale so dh decided to stock up, which put
us over our grocery budget.  So, when I wanted to get steak he kicked
up a fuss, even after telling him red meat is good if you have low
iron, and maybe if i’m craving red meat I might need to eat some.
Finally he agreed to go, and on the way I figured well maybe I’ll just
get hamburger since its cheaper and I could eat a nice big hamburger
instead of a steak.  I listed "ground beef, cheddar cheese and hamburg
buns" for dh to go get (I can’t walk far so I can’t go into Costco.
He says "you want me to get ALL this??!"

I was so ticked off I said (not really meaning it, I’m sure most of us
have done this at times!)  "Fine then, let’s just go home!".  And he
actually said "okay good" and started driving home – so I called him
an a-hole (I don’t normally swear!) and asked him "Do you think the
grocery budget is more important than the health of your pregnant wife
and child?"  He said "Some people can’t afford to go over their
grocery budget"… I told him that we CAN because we have the money,
it’s just we’re trying to save money.  He went in and got the stuff,
we brought it home and I cooked up some really good burgers.  He
couldn’t figure out why I wouldn’t give him a hug or kiss when he came
into the kitchen (dummy!).

I asked him if after supper if he realized why I was upset and he said
"Because I stood between you and food?".  I doubt he will ever get it.

I am a bit afraid that he seemed to put money over health, and he
didn’t even realize or say anything about me buying hamburger instead
of steak.  We’ve been married a few years now so I’m a bit surprised
about his attitude.

Since I doubt he will ever understand and it’s something that worries
me may happen again in the future (considering money over health),
what should I do?  I am very upset over this but don’t know if I’m
over reacting because I’m pregnant and emotional!

My husband and I had been trying for a couple of years to get
pregnant. i recently found out I am pregnant, and in fact am expecting
twins. My husbnad seems to think the world has ended. He is no longer
excited at all about hvaing children. He has no interest in
participating and seems to be unhappy when I mention anything
regarding the pregnancy. He never wanted more than one child and is
pretty upset we are habing two.

Is this normal? What can I do to help him? He is worried he will
resent the babies once they are born. I am worried he will resent me,
little less the kids.

Hi,

I am 33 weeks, and due in mid-May. Since last week, i get stitch-like
pain in the lower side (right or left) and even sometimes i feel as if
i will get my periods i.e. menstrual pain. BTW i had severe menstrual
pain before pregnancy.

anyody experiencing this? My GP says my delivery won’t take that long
and I might deliver in April!!

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Speaking about health before pregnancy, we mean way of life,
nutrition, physical activity, habits, and also possible chronic
diseases, such as heightened blood pressure or diabetes. If you have
such diseases, then you just have to visit a doctor beforehand.

You know, this may complicate pregnancy, bring harm to an unborn baby.
Tell your doctor which medicinal preparations and in which doses you
take. Doctor will recommend you tests and observations you should
pass, for example, X-ray photography.

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