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    When do you start wearing Maternity Clothing?

    This may seem silly but thought some other ladies might relate. I am only 3 months pregnant. I recently told family and co workers / friends I am expecting. I wait just because I fear losing the baby and in all honesty do not like alot of attention. I still fit into my normal clothing. I...
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    Real Life Stories From Those Who Exercised Throughout Pregnancy

    Congratulations Mary Beth!!!! I will share my experience. I had my first child 13 months ago. I exercised for 15 years before becoming pregnant and was able to exercise up until my water broke. I am 5'7' 115lbs. I gained 23lbs. and it came off easy just from labor itself. The weight...
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    I'm pregnant!

    Congratulations Diane!!!! This is a wonderful time in life for you. Coffee/Caffeine- You ultimately should listen to your doctor. Which it sounds like you are and as long as your comfy w/him. I wonder if you still will even want to drink it in a few weeks if not less. I loved my soy...
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    question for moms of crawlers or walkers

    I can relate to having the same problem. We found an indoor/outdoor play pen ,they are actual pieces you put together. I will find out the name. They were plastic dividers you could click together that you could buy additional inserts to make the space bigger. Along the same lines...
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    Feeling bad in my first tri . . .

    Congratulations Chrissy!!! I read your post and like the other ladies can totally relate. It will pass most likely. This is my second time around so I am coping better. Once you hit the second trimester you should start feeling better, body and mind. I have had morning sickness this time...
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    Amniocentesis

    First off Congratulations to you!!! I was just discussing this topic with a co worker today. His sister was 40 when she gave birth to her second child. The little girl was born with down's syndrome. The Mom knew early on apparently through blood work. She opted aganist the amnio since...
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    exercise while pregnant

    Congratulations Blondie2!! I personally can't do many of Cathe's videos much past 4 months. Althought everyone is different. I had to hang it up last time at around 20 weeks. I was nervous I was working too hard. I did however start using some of my older videos mainly Karen Voight. I...
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    Starving in the first trimester!!!

    Thank you Ladies!! It is nice to know I am not alone. I had terrible insomnia when I was pregnant w/Jennifer. It started as early as 8 weeks along. Every month since I was 15 the insomnia was my pms. I never slept two nights before my period. It was magnified when I was pregnant and...
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    No more weekly check ins for preggos???

    Hi!!!! I am nine weeks along. I too would love to join in!!! Suzanne
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    Starving in the first trimester!!!

    I don't recall being this hungry so soon w/my first. I eat very healthy. However what sustained me prior to pregnancy just doesn't seem to cut it now. I eat a healthy breakfast consisting of egg whites and oatmeal. Not even 2 hours later my stomach feels empty and the hunger pangs set in. I...
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    baby yougarts?

    Hi There, You might want to try, " Yo Baby" yogurt. I have never had a problem finding them in the food store. I do know my daughter did not tolerate well until we switched her from formula to milk. We tried when she was about 9 months but she would gag. It wasn't until about 12...
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    Exercise shocking system and causing irregular period w...

    Michele, Hi, I am not a doctor but anything is possible. Sure it does seem more than likely you could have unintentionally put your system in a bit of a shock but like so many things in life we will never really know. Sometimes your period just changes. I am pregnant with my second...
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    Moms to be check in Jan 2nd

    Hi Lori, I am new to this post since I am expecting again. I know how you feel waiting for your little one. I went through the same thing with my first. I remember being worn out at the end from lack of sleep. I had insomnia from 8 weeks on that became increasingly tough to cope with...
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    Pregnancy workout video

    Hi, I tried many. I am an advanced exerciser. I found only a few for me effective. I liked Leisa Hart's Fit Mama. It may seem fairly easy but you can kick it up with the cardio. I found the standing yoga/toning portion very effective. I had a hard time finding pregnancy related...
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    Newly Pregnant

    Hi there, I am 2 months along, this is my second pregnancy. My dd was born 12/24/05. I worked out up until the day I gave birth. My question is does anyone know if Cathe worked out while pregnant? I have read the articles on how she got back in shape, but how did she stay in shape? I...
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