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    friends who have miscarrried

    Please don't assume they don't want to share your joy My advice on this subject is don't say anything you wouldn't say to someone who lost a two year old. I know there is no comparison, but I actually had someone say to me "you know there was probably something wrong with it". This person...
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    Miscarriage

    I'm very sorry Leela and Jackie I hope you do whatever you need to, to get through this. I was surprised at how angry I was the first time. I actually went a little off one day and smashed an aluminum frying pan to warpedness on the cement basement floor. (the only reason I bring this up is...
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    I'm pregnant with my first

    I'm pretty late to this discussion but I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! But I mostly wanted to say something about enjoying your pregnancy. I'm an unfortunate expert on miscarriage (several)and it isn't really common, its not uncommon but chances are you will have a happy, healthy...
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    painting

    Respirators - don't do it, please Please don't assume that if you put on a respirator that you are protected. First of all you need to have the correct cartidges for the work you are doing, and depending on the paint, you could need voc cartidges or some other chemical protectant cartridges...
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    I love to walk in the summertime, but...

    risk and perception of risk As an environmental professional, I'm always amazed at our (the public's) perception of risk and our ignoring things that have been proven to be risky. We drive our cars all over the place, eat fatty processed foods, smoke cigarettes and engage in tons of...
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    Another Q. about Fertility

    sln, book recommendation I've seen a lot of on my bookmoms group is Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Don't remember the author, but this is a how to look for the signs of ovulation. Its highly recommended there in case you can't find the other book.
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    Oh to laugh or to cry

    I've been off line for SIX weeks now, I finally have a phone, and no vf, no new reviews nothing. I'm sobbing in my box of mini m and m's. Cinnamon, if you are out there, I have no idea what vids I'm supposed to send you, so sorry. I'm in a new rural home and we finally got our phone, 12 weeks...
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    miscarriage and exercise

    miscarriage JWBean, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I've been to several specialists for this problem and was told that there is no known or proven connection between exercise and activity (unless its extreme like jumping out of airplanes or severe car accidents) that are linked to...
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    Miscarriage

    Andrea, Wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I wanted to recommend a book - Motherhood After Miscarriage, don't remember the author. I found it very helpful, and it covered both emotional and physical aspects of miscarriage. Since you've had a successfull pregnancy, you almost...
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