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Jen-from reading more, my assessment is your priorities have changed to be there for your child . That is good. By childhood issues, i meant abuse/neglect. Often with people with these histories the issue becomes trust and complete fear of leaving ones child with a stranger. Glad this is not...

If you can swing it, quit your job. Cut down on expenses and then find another job part time that you can do when DH is home. Even if you earn less money, you won't be paying for child care. If you can't financially do it, remember your child will be ok. Also identify do your fears stem from any...

Mel-after lurking here a bit, I got some tid bits of your info. Did I read correctly that originbal ultrasound technician said you miscarried and now you learn you have twins? I am praying for you all will be ok as you deserve some luck. Also will send some little girl vibes your way!

My DD #1 wouldn't take the bottle until she was about 4 months old, but the advice given to me was leave the room while she is being bottlefed. Also, keep giving her regular bottles or she will get outr of the pattern. She has taken the bottle and can do so again. Good luck!

Hi, With my second DD I was on the line for gestational diabetes. Took the 3 hour test and numbers were just slightly lower than diabetes range. At the time I was measuring big and doc was worried since I am only 5 feet. I was exercising daily and my weight was always normal to low so I was...

When I was charting, I almost always awoke around 3 am to go to the bathroom. Went back to sleep and awoke around 6:30. I took my temp. at 6:30 each day I did get an accurate pattern.

Hi, sorry to hear of your frustration. Have you had your thyroid checked? Sometimes thyroid changes happen after birth and can affect weight loss. Talk with your doctor. If not, are you eating enough? Your metabolism may have slowed if you are eating too little. Next suggestion, keep a food...

With DD#1 it took about 8 months to conceive. I was 34. After 6 months of TTC I charted temps and 2 months later got pregnant. At 36 I conceived DD #2 after about 6 months of TTC. Never did temp charting.

My favorite cathes while pregnant were stepheat, body fusion, ryhtmic step,and most of her oldies like stepfit.

Mel-I know! loved the xmas card and photo.

Congrats Briee! You are still having babies, huh? Unlike me who stoped after 2!

Hi and best of luck. First in terms of clothes, once you go through the initial postpartum perid when you will still need some maternity clothes, check second hand shops for a few pieces in a larger size. It will most likely take a while for you to lose the preggo weight but you will with...

Its great so many people had good luck but I want to also prepare you for the other side. I didn't have a set cycle so I wasted countless ovulation sticks with no sign of ovulation. 2 months though after reading taking charge of your fertility and tracking temps and fertility signs I was...

I had first DD at 34, scond at 36. It took me about 9 months to conceive, only 2 months though after charting temps. It took me about 4 months to conceive DD #2. Both my pregnancies were healthy and exercised throughout . I too strongly recommend the book taking charge of your fertility. For me...

Mel- I am glad to hear you are slowly healing. It is a slow process though and I am sure alot of people mimimize what you are feeling since you already have 3 kids. It still doesn't lesson the pain and the grief!

Mel- It is normal to still be grieving! It is eespecially tough though for you due to all the other stress. Have you considered some short term counseling? Too bad you are across the country, or I'd counsel you! Sending cyber hugs your waY!

I used to do this mix quite a bit. It is about an hour but only about 10 minutes of cardio but heartrate does stay pretty high. My top pic for getting an even amount in is circuitmax. It does have more cardio than weights though.

Mel- I was away from the cathe board for awhile and only recently saw your post. I am so sorry for your loss. I would let your close friends know your feelings and hopefully they can understand that you are grieving. Please keep using this board for support and please realize it was not your fault.

Mel- I gained 10 pounds with Ashley my first trimester, was convinced she was twins but only gained 22 the whole pregnancy.

I gained 23 pounds and then 22 pounds with my girls. I wore home some under the bellymaternity maternity capris and a tighter fitting maternity top. I took about 2 weeks to lose the pregnant look, since uterus is elarged and body is filled with fluids. I'd say I left the hospital looking about...