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dear Sheila, What can I do to prevent these? I woke up the other nite to get a glass of water and when I put my heel on the floor my calf tensed up so hard I couldn't get my toes to the floor. It hurt so bad I started my deep breathing that I learned in my prenatal classes. My husband had to...

There you are! I was wondering how you were doing and was starting to wonder why we didn't see your early Novemeber update. I can't belive you made it this far kickboxing, that was the first thing I gave up! Just rest now and let baby Eric do all the kicking he wants. I know this is the trying...

You looked cute! Glad to hear your hip is feeling better. I logged in on the Cathe cam for the VF trip. You looked really cute and energetic in your maternity tops. I liked them! I could tell that you are showing and you look like a healthy pregnant woman.I have been anxious to see how you...

Thanks It makes sense, I forgot about this one. Yes I think the time is going quickly too!

Shiela/Cathe, I was planting flower bulbs over the weekend and now both my hips are killing me. Can you recommend a good hip stretch that I can do? I am only familiar with ones where I am flat on the floor. Can't do that now at 21 weeks!

rest up Hi Cathe, I'm sorry that your hip is bothering you. Rest up! It sounds like every thing else is going well though.(except for the blues every now and then. I really love hearing from you. Your a great role model!

fluids Try to drink plenty of water. I found that ginger tea helped out pretty well also.

18th week Hi Barb, I am in my 18th week too. I think I feel the baby moving but am not sure yet either. I feel a "twirling motion" around my belly button area when I lay down to go to sleep. Not sure if its the baby or gas bubbles! I'm sure you will be able to feel the baby soon. I also...

Did anyone see the story last night (Monday) on Dateline? It was about using hypnosis to get through labor. The two women featured were able to relax so much that they didn't feel any pain or appeared not to. It sounds to good to be true!

Shiela and Cathe, Do you have healthy eating tips to share? When I first found out I was pregnant I was very determined to eat right. Now at 16 weeks all I want to do is eat, especially anything with meat and lots of cheese. I am gaining weight in my butt already. How can I get back on track?

Congrats, Cathe I'm excited for you Cathe. I'll be getting that ultrasound in about six weeks.(But we do not want to know the sex.) This is our third child, we have one of each so far, so we just ask that the baby is healthy. But as far as newborn boys go, they sure are little squirts...

Dear Cathe, Shiela and Moms to be: I heard my babies heartbeat for the first time today. It sounds wonderful. Hearing the heartbeat makes it all seem so real! Joyce

Thank you! Shiela, I didn't realize that kegels were so important. I hope everyone else gets a chance to read your informative message ,too. Joyce

Help Shiela, Can you please explain kegels and what you mean by keeping them up while exercising?

Shiela, I know how to do these but I try to do these intermittenly throughout the day when I can remember. I read that we should keep our kegels and abs tight while performing our aerobic exercise. Can you please expand on this?