Preconception & Pregnancy

From planning to parenthood, this is your space to explore every stage of the journey. Share tips and advice on fertility and trying to conceive, navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy, and learn about prenatal care, nutrition, and wellness. Celebrate milestones, prepare for labor and delivery, and find support for overcoming challenges as you connect with others on the same path.

• Pregnancy surprises
  by RoxyAnn
  A new book The Unexpected – Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications by Emily Oster Apparently a good look at what you can’t predict about a pregnancy and how to deal with the unexpected! I have 3 little ones and had some of those unexpects happen. I haven’t read the book but I think the […]
• About the Preconception & Pregnancy category
  by system
  From planning to parenthood, this is your space to explore every stage of the journey. Share tips and advice on fertility and trying to conceive, navigate the highs and lows of pregnancy, and learn about prenatal care, nutrition, and wellness. Celebrate milestones, prepare for labor and delivery, and find support for overcoming challenges as you […]
• 3 hr gluose test
  by gdinwoodie
  I know every pregnant woman HATES the glucose test. I'm especially one of them!!! I don't even like orange soda nor am I big on sweets which goes against this drink in every way. So I've had 3 pregnancy's and each one I have failed the 1hr test. The numbers have been slightly above where […]
• Ovulite
  by moniquelmoore
  Has any one had any success with the the ovulite. I got one and just started using it. I have limited amout of time to get pregnant before my husband is depolyed over seas (May). My cycle is crazy so I never know when I am ovulating. 8 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
• Announcing baby#2
  by AMBMLMPM
  I have always gotten good advice on here so I am asking for another request for ideas. I am 7 weeks pregnant (have not been to the dr yet) and am looking for creative ideas for announcing baby #2. I would like to involve our 3 year old son somehow. My only idea would be […]
• LMP Confusion!!
  by MommyJane
  So I have a question, and it's probably kind of dumb, but I'm going to ask you guys anyway because you're always so great!!! We want to start trying for #3. My baby girl just turned one last week and she still breastfeeds several times during the day, and I had a Mirena put in […]
• Seeking advice about Pregnancy symptoms
  by Angela_C13
  Hi, I am 6-weeks pregnant and really don't have many pregnancy signs. When I was pregnant the first time, I had sore breasts, very fatigued, frequent urination, food adversions. Anyways, this really isn't true this time. The only signs I have had this time is headaches and I have been hungry. For moms that have […]
• becoming an egg donor
  by Mary_B13
  I'm just curious if anyone has any experience with this. My friend and I may be interested in becoming donors, but aren't sure how to find out more and where a good place is to go for it. Anyone have any experiences? 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
• Pregnant??!!! What do you gurls think…
  by angelaranae
  Ok… I am on the pill and normally get my periods right before I start taking the brown pills when your period is to start. So I get it like 2-3 days before then and lasts up until the end of the brown pills. I should of got my period around Jan 12-13thish. I have […]
• Going to hospital before water breaks
  by Mama_B1
  Other than the pain of labor, is there really a reason to go to the hospital if your water hasn't broken yet? I know that once you are there the staff takes over and they start hooking you up to everything and there is a possibility of you being less mobile which isn't good for […]
• Seeking Advice on Tools/Strategies to make bedrest more bearable
  by workingon2nd
  Hello Moms, I am currently at home on modified bedrest after having a cerclage on Friday 1/15. I am looking for a couple of items that might make being at home (and sometimes working from home) more comfortable. Any specific items, websites, stores, or any out-of-the-box ideas that help me to achieve the same goal […]
• Pregnant or Not????
  by Megan_T3
  First pregnancy seemed to be text book, no period, nasea, all the normal (yet yucky) symptoms. We have been trying for about 6 months for another, but i am having the weirdest symptoms the last few months: In November, i was 2 weeks late then got a regular period. In December, my period was right […]
• seeking irish baby names or other boys names you like
  by KABBY
  Hi Moms, we are expecting boy number 3 in june. i already have 2 boys Andrew and Christian. we are having a hard time agreeing with names. I was just curiuos as to what names Irish or not for boys you moms like. 22 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
• exercise and breastfeeding
  by tang251
  Hello ladies, Boy it sure seems like I go months without any questions and then days that I can't go without asking for advice. I love this website. With my first pregnancy, I was able to run until I was 5 months pregnant. For the duration I was only able to walk do to an […]
• Umbilical cord attached to edge of placenta
  by klnightlinger
  I just had my 20 week ultra sound. The doc said all looks good, but he would like to monitor the growth of the baby in later pregnancy because the umbilical cord is attached to the edge of the placenta rather than the center. Because the blood vessels are smaller around the edge it may […]
• Coping with Pregnancy Nausea
  by LivTokyo
  I'm on my second pregnancy, and I was very nauseous for the first 5 months of my first pregnancy, especially in the evenings. I didn't vomit much, but felt sick all of the time. I spent basically the first 5 months lying on the couch alternately sipping peppermint and ginger teas. For this pregnancy, that […]
• Husband faints during delivery – what do I do?!
  by Scarlett_3
  I am expecting, and my hubby is not going to make it through delivery! He faints at the slightest sight of blood, and the thought of hospitals makes him sick. What do I do?! I do not have a father in the picture, and my mom is definitely not strong enough to be the rock […]
• Maternity clothes
  by mkayew
  Anyone have any good places they picked up maternity clothes especially in the larger sizes? I just recently found out that my local walmart discontinued their maternity clothes. I want to find some that are inexpensive as I am due at the end of March and only would be wearing the clothes for a short […]
• Hebrew Names
  by gdinwoodie
  We're in search of hebrew names and meanings. Everything we have come up with from a book one of us just doesn't like. We want Hebrew names and the meanings but may branch out to Latin or Greek. Any suggestions or help? Name of a good book? Anything is welcome. 10 posts – 1 participant […]
• How different were your first and second pregnancies?
  by berlendy
  I am the mom to an only child and recently my husband let me know that if we wanted to have another child we could. (This is after I had resigned myself to being the mother to an only child)I am concerned about a few issues and was wondering if I could get some input […]