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Hi everyone. I've been dealing with a pinched nerve in my lower back that flares up when I push myself too hard, so I've been taking it easy. Last week all I did was one step workout (Rhythmic Step), but my back feels a lot better having rested. I've worked out a little this week too (some...

I didn't have a lot of cravings (which made me sad, I thought it would be kind of fun), but I went through a few phases. For a while, I wanted Indian food all the time. Then, for a few weeks, I had to salt everything like mad. Now, all I crave is a strong cocktail and to sleep on my back.

Congratulations! These wonderful birth stories are more and more meaningful and reassuring to me as our big day approaches.

Thanks everyone for all the info. I'm a grad student and thus have a lot of flexibility about when I need to be at school and when I can work at home. So I can skip some days I normally would have gone in. For the other days, DH will drive in with me (he too is fortunate enough to have...

Having never done this before, I am curious about the progression of labor. I read that for a first delivery, average labor is 18 hours. But for much of that, you're supposed to stay home and relax right? Does all of it hurt, just to varying degrees? That is, I know that active labor hurts a...

Thanks everyone for all this info. I am going to stick with my All Free and Clear, unless the doc convinces me otherwise. Isn't Paula Begoun the best? I started using her skin care products about a year ago and nothing else compares for the price.

Hi all. I think I better get some of the baby's clothes ready, but I don't know what to do about washing them. Dreft is soooo expensive, but if it prevents a rash I'll gladly spend the money. Is it worth it? Are other brands formulated for babies as good? I normally use Free and Clear All...

Hi everyone. I haven't posted in a while because my workouts have been so lame. I know it's dumb not to post for that reason, I just hate to see in writing how little I've been doing. I've been stressed out about work and worried I won't finish what I need to get out of the way in time...

I use up all my self control by refraining from drinking alcohol and coffee, and well as by avoiding fish and most soft cheeses. There's nothing left to keep me from the cream cheese filled chocolate muffin I just ate. We're only human.

Hi everyone. I want to buy some of those nursing tanks--the kind with the little flap like this (http://store.babycenter.com/product/clothing_maternity/clothing_for_mom/bras_briefs//5822?stage=). But these are so dang expensive. Does anyone know if they are worth it or if anyone sells them...

Julie, I'm so happy for you. You went through so much this pg and it must be an incredible joy and relief to see the beautiful result of all you went through. She's really gorgeous! Monica

Thank you Autumn! I was hoping you would respond. I am taking a bfing class in about a week so hopefully that will allay some of my fears.

Yesterday, as I was waiting in the deli line at Whole Foods, some crazy woman approached me to offer all sorts of unsolicited pregnancy advice. Anyway, she said one thing that made me curious--she advised me to take a towel and "toughen my nipples" to prepare for bfing. The inappropriateness...

Hi everyone. A halfway decent week for exercise. I find this forum very motivating because it imparts some accountability. Sunday: Push-Pull Monday: Walked 3 miles on treadmill Tuesday: TBS Wednesday: rest Thursday: LIS/TBS circuit Friday: rest Saturday: High Step Challenge...

Hi everyone. Not a bad week at all. Two months to go and so far, I feel pretty good. Got my RS/IMAX/MIC dvd this week and enjoy it a LOT. Can't wait to get to try the MIC hi-lo stuff. Sunday: Step Works (all but last step section) Monday: Upper & lower body premix from Bootcamp; all...

I don't think anyone has the definitive answer to this, but I will tell you what my doctors told me (yes, I asked more than one I was so desperate). If it makes contact with your scalp, it is absorbed in your system (they know this because the chemicals can be detected in urine). In that case...

Hi everyone. Things are going smoothly for me. My only real complaint is difficulty breathing. I don't feel like my lungs are crowded--I can still take in a lot of air. It just feels like it isn't working--like the air isn't being absorbed. That sounds weird, I know, but it's hard to...

This condition has plagued me since childhood. I HATE it!!! I've tried many things (including prescription creams and ointments), but found that Paula's Choice BHA body lotion works the best. I haven't tried retin-A, though, so that might work even better.

I can't really offer advice, because I'm two months from the arrival my first baby, but I relate to everything you are saying. I worry because we were on the fence about having kids--I was never one of those people that just knew they wanted children. And whenever I spend time with other...

I just wanted to add that I second the sentiments expressed here: Bring back the multiple workouts per DVD, the well-edited premixes, and the music louder options.