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[ - ] Anyone have a recent toxoplasmosis infection in pg? I've got it and am looking for a little reassurance -- we're in a "wait and see" place till amnio results come back, so in the absence of real information, I'm looking for cyber-comfort... 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.02.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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that must be frightening - no personal experience but wishing you the best! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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no btdt, but good luck. must be so hard to wait. do you know how you contracted it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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no, it must have been food though bc no cat and no gardening. i've learned that although most people think it just comes from cats, most infections come from food (undercooked meats, etc). no clue when though--hopefully a couple months before pg, but no way to tell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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So potentially it might not be harmful? You test positive but don't "have it" anymore? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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how did you find out? Was it through initial blood work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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no, I've got it. the only question is whether it's crossed the placenta and infected the baby. but the longer I got it before the pregnancy, the smaller the chances the baby's been infected. if i got it during pg, higher chance of infection. it's not harmful to me, just poor db if it has it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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Best of luck. Will be thinking of you. Keep us updated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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thanks- that's nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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np - actually, many people test for having had it. there's no danger if you got it prior to being pregnant, however, it can be problematic if contracted during pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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op, yes, or if you were infected shortly before pregnancy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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are you European ? big big numbers of European women (women raised in Europe) will test positive for toxo, but it isn't going to effect your fetus... it is long standing exposure and different than our American cat litter (for lack of a better term) exposure... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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no, regular old american here. you're right that if it's an old infection, it poses no risk. but unfortunately for me, mine is a "very recent" infection- they can't pinpoint it exactly. but the most common cause of infection in the US is actually food, not cat litter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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just checking... nanny had a freakout and waited days before mentioning it. she's from latvia where they are all exposed in the meat and such... took a shot... i'm sure you'll be fine though. good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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yeah, in my crazier moments I've actually been thinking that if i'd had a crystal ball I would have gone and had a bunch of raw meat years before I got pg so I wouldn't have gotten it now! It seems like the kind of thing they should have a vax for, but I guess they don't. Maybe bc it's so rare- I dunno. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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there is a lab in CA that can pinpoint age of infection - I think it takes a few weeks though - gl I had a scare at 39 wks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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How did you find out you had it? I don't know anything about it really, but I garden a lot so now I'm worried (although I do always where gloves, just never a mask). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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op- sorry, I didn't see this earlier. my doc screens for it in the initial bloodwork. many do not, so I was just lucky that she did. I don't garden or have a cat, so it was probably from food. I'm not sure what the rec is for pg women who garden, but at the very least be sure to wash your hands well. or just give it up during the pg- imho, it's not worth the risk. this has been such torture and if I could go back I would eat char every piece of meat I've eaten over the last year and wash every fruit and veggie seven times over I would just to avoid this... but we finally have good news, thank god. gl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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i was positive, they send the test out to that lab in california to test the age of the infection. as long as it predates the conception, it's ok. mine did predate it, but it was a nail-biter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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yes, I've already done the CA lab test and it's a recent infection-- but I just got the amnio results and it's all CLEAR! Not sure if anyone is going to see this post, but just wanted to put it out there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.08, 01:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Do all malignant breast cancer tumors require either/or chemo or radiation? Even the small ones that have no spread? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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if is malignant yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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yes, I think most require additional treatment. bc with additional treatment, survivial rates are excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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what do you mean? surgery as the first step? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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well, i mean once they remove the tumor, even if it's small and has not spread, does it always require chemo or radiation. Friend got her biopsy back last week and is hearing about treatment options this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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ok, a friend of mine had a surgury as a first step but some kind of radio after. I think if it is small and very early stage you can start with the surgery since the tumor doesn't have to shrink. But I'm sure the doctor knows better than me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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imho i would always follow up. lost mom to bc years ago that was supposidly cured. she did chemo and rad, but still passed... i couldn't live with myself if i didn't attack it with everything. maybe she can talk about how they now can check tumors to see what exactly (based on their genetic makeup)they are most apt to respond to... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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If you choose a lumpectomy, you will need radiation. If you choose a full mastectomy, sometimes you can skip the radiation. If it is estrogen-receptor positive, you will go on tamoxifen or seomthing similar. Depending on the stage, they may also do chemo. And Herceptin if the tumor is HER- positive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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This totally depends on the size of the tumor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 AM Flag
[ - ] We are moving and hoping to help our amazing nanny find a new job. She is available ft in Manhattan at the end of the month. She is fantastic...I've had strangers approach me at the playground to tell me they've seen her with ds and how great she is. Never late or absent. Anyone interested in more info? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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no thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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I am interested in more information. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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I am interested. Please post more info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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will she not be judgemental of my weaning ds?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have occasional light bleeding through pregnancy? Am 18 weeks and had some at 8 wks, 10 wks, 16 weeks and then again at 17/18 weeks. US each time shows no cause. It's scary and frustrating not to be able to tell where it's coming from. Anyone btdt? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.02.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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i had heavy bleeding at 8 weeks and then spotting on and off for a while. two healthy babies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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thanks- I keep thinking it's no big deal, but the fact that it's continuing is worrying me a little. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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I had bleeding during first and second trimesters because of an incompetent cervix. I'm sure that's one of the things your OB has checked for. It is scary to be bleeding, I feel for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Yeah, they checked that and it's fine. I don't mean to sound ungrateful- I would rather have them look and say everything looks fine than to see a problem. It just leaves me worried that something is lurking. Hope all went well with your db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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Early, but okay now. ITA about wanting to know. With my first, I was grateful to find out even though it meant surgery and bedrest. Best of luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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With PG #1 I had light bleeding at 6-7 weeks. With PG #2 I had bleeding at 19 weeks, just before my ultrasound was scheduled, which scared me, but all was fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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bled quite a bit in third trimester. had healthy baby. was placed on modified activity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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op- part of my concern is this- when I saw the doc last week, i asked her about it and said something like "so as long as they don't see anything on US, I shouldn't worry?" and her response was something like "well, we always worry bc it means the placenta is tearing a little, even if we can't see it." and since then I've been wondering why, if that's the case, there was not some further discussion about what to do about it... at what point did they restrict your activity? what does "modified" mean? thanks for info [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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I did with my first two but not with my third. Interestingly, DH and I were just talking about how much I bled during delivery with my first two but not my third. Maybe it's related? All 3 kids are perfectly healthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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me with pg #1. they never figured out what it was about. try not to worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:20 AM Flag
[ - ] are sprinklers on at the parks today? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone need a GREAT Nanny? She speaks and teaches French, does light housework and is a pleasure to have around. Email me for her info if interested: laura.raisanen@gmail.com 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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sure, what are her hours/weekly cost? newborn experience? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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She is $12/hr with one and $15/hr with 2 kids. She has a daughter of her own and been caring for my little guy since he was 4 months old so she has lots of newborn experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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will she be available in 3 months? not sure how far in advance i should be looking? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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maybe - she goes back to school in September so her hours are a bit more limited then. Right now she is working for me 4-5 days a week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 09:51 AM Flag
[ - ] just posted a few minutes ago: 19 m/o DD throwing up on and off for past 2 hrs or so. Taking a little liquid, but not keeping much down. Does not seem feverish. Whimpering, asking to "lie down." (It's almost bedtime.) Should we just let her try and sleep, or ... ? We are in Jerusalem (for the summer) and don't have ped, etc. (In the past, she has not liked Pedialyte.) 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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Does she have signs of dehydration (other than fatigue)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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OP: nothing pronounced. just going to try to call her ped in US (duh). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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Well, post back and let us know. It must be harrowing to have a sick dc when you're out of the country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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if it just started and she doesn't seem limp (just tired from the vomiting)i would let her sleep and see how it goes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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OP: just talked to her ped (God bless her). ped said if she wanted to sleep, let her sleep. also said water is unlikely to stay down (this i did not know!) and if she throws up past 6-8 hour (total) window, she needs to be seen (ER, etc.). sent DH out for pedialyte/regular pops (which she loves but threw up earlier). we'll see ... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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my daughter had this - they have to keep the liquids down. take pedialyte in a dropper and after a 30 hour of keeping it down give more. gradually increase [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Any mom's out there who are making the move or made the move to Long Island? If so, which town did you pick? What do you like about it & what don't you like about it? Thnx! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.02.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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I'm planning on moving to Plainview. I like the mix of the town, good schools, good location, and a bit more laid-back and some neighboring towns. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 03:40 PM Flag
[ - ] How far along were you when you first went to ob? My doctor can't fit me in until almost 9 wks. I am freeking out. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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that's fine. I remember going at about 6. they just test you and tell you to come back in a few weeks later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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That is pretty normal HOWEVER since my last pg was ectopic there is no way in hell I'm not getting an internal u/s and beta tests as soon as I find out I am pg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Ditto. Paranoid since my ectopic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Mine wouldn't even make the appointment until I was 10 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 AM Flag
[ - ] any rottie owner on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Name Poll: Zane 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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yuck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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wtf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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she'll be called "Zaney"..if you can live with that nickname... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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She? i thought it was for a boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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there's another reason not to name it "Zane" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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my uncle's name-- love it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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uh huh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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pardon? my uncle is in his 70s but it is a great name. if my father hadn't passed away when I was young & I wanted to use his name to honor him, zane would have been one of my top picks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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uh huh, you've just proved bad taste runs in families. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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such a silly response. op, I love the name, it is in my family and I would have definitely considered it for a ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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If it's a family name, then it makes sense. I was just kidding around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 12:51 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm 7.5 weeks pregnant with #1. I haven't been to see ob yet (been on honeymoon out of country) and she can't fit me in until June 11 (i'll be about 8.5 weeks by then. Should I be worried? Anyone wait this long to see ob? I miscarried a couple months ago (at 5.5 weeks) so I'm really nervous. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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it's fine to have your first appt at 8 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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Yes, i felt the same way. I had to wait until i was 8-10 weeks to see her. It may feel like forever but it will be here in 1 week. good luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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try not to worry - there's nothing an OB can do to prevent a miscarriage at this stage, were one to occur. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:34 AM Flag
[ - ] So NO ONE knows about how to use the settings for low and high humidity in the vegetable bins? Please? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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no, sorry. i don't even think i have humidity settings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:34 AM Flag
[ - ] what car seat do you have for your 2yo? until what age/height/weight does it last? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.02.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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so many people buying the britax marathon right now, but not sure what kid will be in a carseat at 60lbs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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but sometimes if kids are heavy, it's better since they may not be mature enough for a booster. my recently turned 5 yo (who is on the very small side) is still in a marathon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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well my 1 yo i24 lbs and he is really really tall (haven't measured him in a while, but we weighed him last night) So I didn't want to take the chance of having to buy a second car seat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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actually, it isn't a weight issue - it's a height issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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we had Roundabouts for 2 yo and 3 yo. I think the Roundabout is 40 ins and 40 lbs. 3 yo just outgrew the height restriction and we had to get another carseat. I guess it's hard to know when you buy it (dd was 5 mos) that she's going to be tall and outgrow it before she's ready for a booster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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it's sort of a gamble. You can pay a little more now and maybe never use it. Or buy a smaller one and hten have to buy another exdpensive one and only use it for like a 6 mos -1 year. I opted to pay a little more now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Britax Marathon and Sunshine Kids Radian- both up to 65 lbs, I think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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