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It'll take off the further along you get. At this point, your baby isn't gaining weight at a rate that would significantly show on you. That won't happen until the end. With both of my pregs, I put the most weight on in the last trimester. And with both pregs (I'm 37.5 weeks now with my...

Such a long list! Dancing with the "x" (anyone, at all) America's Got "x" (anything, at all, I don't care) American Idol Jersey Shore (is that that title?) Desperate Houswives (or any of the housewives shows) Really, most things on network television at this point. Now that Lost and...

I gave up on the well balanced meal idea at that age. DS is now 2, and I still don't worry about it. As long as I get some fruit and protein in him every day I'm happy. It's just not a battle worth fighting, and at 14mos, they're only going to get pickier. Trust me. DS ate a LOT of scrambled...

You need to take care of yourself and your family first. You are not obligated to provide for these other families in your time of recuperation. At 1 week? Will you even be able to chase around more little kids? (realizing that you have 5 of your own already). You won't even be healed "down...

Genetics may have decided against that for you. I will never have any arm definition. It's just not in my build. I've done every type of workout that there is, combined with eating clean, etc.... It's just not the cards for me, no matter how heavy or frequently I lift. My arms are like...

I would see what your insurance mandates, and make your decisions from there. If the insurance company considers you high-risk, and will only pay for your childcare with that level of frequency, then you're kind of stuck. But if this is just the doctor being overly cautious, then you can say...

You're describing the same condition that I described to my chiropractor when I went in to see him for the first time. DS was 6mos old at the time, too. He used a very technical term called "mommy back". :) Very common for new mothers to have low back and pain and to keep it as long as they are...

I would get them phones. I like the idea of them being able to call if they're in trouble or need help, etc... I think there are phones that you can control what they're doing with. Or phones that only call 3 pre-programed #s...things like that.

My chiropractor has worked MIRACLES for my sacral area!!! So let me vote a big yes for the chiro for low back pain. He's the only person that's been able to adjust the area correctly and keep me pain free. I'm 31 weeks pregnant with my second right now, and the differences between this and my...

First trimester, I would say just eat whatever you're craving! Both pregs, I wanted nothing but junk food. I gave in and just did it. First kid, I gained 25lbs total. This one, so far at 31 weeks, I'm up 18lbs, so giving in won't send you over the edge! Just balance it out when you can eat...

Yep! I would say a taupe, beige or tan shoe would look nice.

It *can* cause a separation, but won't necessarily cause one. If you're prone to diastasis recti, then it will likely exacerbate the situation. Otherwise, you'll probably be fine. Although keep in mind that the abdominis rectis is a superficial muscle, for the most part. So you're not really...

I would explain just like you did here, but also find a way to do something for her. It's her high school graduation! If you can do something at your house, or a local park - wherever you can find for free, and then have others bring a dish, that would be nice. She doess't need a gift, if you...

Yep, I'm in Liann's boat. the smell of that stuff on me actually caused my husband to get up and go sleep in our guest room when I tried it. I wound up taking a shower at 2am because ever I couldn't stand my own smell! I've given up on being tan, and have just embraced my ultra whiteness.

I think that if the cost of you working full time is more expensive than having you stay home (once you factor in child care, which can be extremely costly), then you should continue to stay home, regardless of circumstance. Overall cost is definitely something to be considered. Healthcare is...

Thanks everybody! I'm leaning towards ParaGuard, based on what I'm reading and what you all have said. Bitmover, the only reason I'm considering Mirena is because my OBGYN seems to pushing that. He never mentioned ParaGuard, I came across it on my own. So I'm trying to go back with more...

Hi ladies, Wondering if anyone has had any experience they are willing to share. I'll be delivering our second child in August, and DH and I are done having kids. I'm weighing the differences between hormone free (ParaGuard) or Mirena (low dose progesterone). I was on the pill for YEARS with...

Yeah, we have this problem with our groups of friends as well. My easiest remedy (that I found incredibly satisfying...becuase I'm petty :) )was to only buy enough food to cover the people had RSVPd that they WERE coming. When extras showed up, we didn't have enough, and I was the first to...

I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I will. Mine depends on the company I'm keeping at any given time. My SIL, for example, is tall, naturally thin and fit, so she has a beautiful body. I feel like a lard around her no matter what I'm wearing. Other friends that may be pudgier or heavy, I...

We had a long haired cat and this was a common problem for him. I found that cutting off the poo in back was easiest while he was eating. So I would put fresh food in his bowl, and then go to work on his hind quarters. I could usually get in there for awhile before he noticed. If it's really...