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My best advice is get to a lactation consulatant as soon as possible! They are miracle workers! They have seen just about every problem and can help fix about any problem. I think pumping the first month is tough because your milk-supply is not built up and the pump just doesn't stimulate...

I'm due on July 17th with a boy :) Heather

I say use Samuel if you really love it!! My youngest son is named Samuel and I love the name. Very versatile: Sam, Sammy, Sam I Am, Samuel, etc. Don't worry about your friend. Remember your baby will grow into an adult and probably hardly know that other Sam. :) We are having another boy...

Hi Dana, I totally understand your fear and concern. I was told at my 18 week ultrasound that I had a low-lying placenta has well. I had another ultrasound at about 24 weeks to see if it had moved up away from the cervix and it was still covering the cervix by a mere 8 mm! I have a final...

Hi Wendy! You sure are getting close to that special day when you get to meet your little guy. :) With my first baby I was very set on not having the pain relief. I had done the whole lamaze, learning to breath, etc. By about 5 cm I was crying and really couldn't focus anymore on the...

They are pretty neat, but a little strange in a way too. I had them weekly during the last month with my 2nd child to monitor fluid levels, placenta placement etc. By the time I gave birth I felt that I already knew exactly what he looked like, even down to his eyebrows and lashes. It was...

I'm pg with my 3rd and have never done kegels. I had two fairly easy vaginal births, 20-30 minutes of pushing with both and little to no bladder control issues after. I'm not so sure they're all they're cracked up to be, jmho. :) Heather

Wow! That is way too much in my opinion. We pay our 15 and 16 year old neighbor girls $6 or $7/hour. I have two kids- 2 and 4. My sitters seem quite happy with the amount and have never told me any different. I'm in the midwest, that could make a difference. I'm sure prices on the coasts...

Great discussion! I have truly enjoyed reading everyone's perspective and life experiences. I am 29, pregnant with my third baby and thoroughly happy. I was able to enjoy a short-lived profession in teaching before my dh and I decided we were ready to start having kids. Notice I don't say...

Great news! I understand about not wanting to tell anyone until your family knows. We waited with this pg until I was 13 weeks to tell everyone because I did not want to tell family over the phone. It's such a fun announcement to make! Congratulations! Heather

Congratulations! Let us know when you have your ultrasound! You must be in a state of excited shock! Heather

RE: Sharing a story from a That is too funny! I thoroughly cleaned the kitchen sink and faucet the other day and my dh asked me what in the world I was doing. I laughed at myself, because normally I don't feel the need to get an old toothbrush and root out every yucky speck out of the faucet...

It does seem that six weeks seems to be about the right amount of time (for me at least). I know I've tried light walks outside at around 4 weeks and starting bleeding again. I was surprised how long I bled after my first birth. I'd say a good 2 weeks of "period type" bleeding. Then another...

Well every baby's schedule is so different, so it really depends. Also you didn't mention if you are working outside the home or not. If you are home during the day, that gives you quite a bit more flexibility. When I had my first baby I liked to work out during his morning nap. My routine...

Cathe hadn't had her first baby yet for the Pure Strength series. CTX, Cardio Kicks and Circuit Max came after baby number one. Intensity Series came after baby number 2. Just wanted to clear that up. I like the older Cathe look personally. Her face is a little gaunt for my taste. Heather

Thanks Cathe! I was waiting to hear from you on this subject. I like your style ;) Heather

From a mom of young children I just wanted to say, thank you Cathe for such an honest and realistic reply. It was refreshing to hear someone of your standing in the fitness world admit that getting sleep is actually ok and sometimes even better than getting a workout in. Especially if you...

All of these are such good ideas! I agree with the moms who said you never know just what your baby will like and what they won't! One of mine loved the swing, the other hated it. Same for bouncy seat. Personally I love the bouncy seat, because it's mobile and you can use in all different...

Hi Wendy, I think I understand what you are feeling. I usually get that feeling more around month 7/8, but it's that longing just to hold your baby and get to know him/her. All I can say is try your hardest to enjoy this stage of your life. Pregnancy moves quickly and soon your baby will...

Wendy, You remind me so much of myself before I had my first baby. I was an elementary school teacher and loved my job passionately. Teaching is so fulfilling to me, I know I was born to be a teacher. But.....when I started having kids I knew that I was even more passionate about staying...