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Flea bombs whilst pregnant

2008-10-07T14:46:39Z

I know this is a bad case of asking Dr LJ, and I will of course call my antenatal clinic and talk to the midwife, but who'd feel OK about using flea bombs whilst pregnant?

Sprays, powders, relentless vaccuuming and constant hot washing of everything washable have not eradicated the little bastards from the house- although the cat himself, having been treated with tablets to kill existing fleas and a product to repel new ones, is fine and flea free and back to his old self. We're getting desperate. Flea bombs are our last hope before we call in the local council and pay through the nose for their service.

Opinions anyone?

Cross posted.

Heartbeat

2008-10-07T11:29:02Z

Just curious,
When does the midwife start to listen to the baby's heartbeat?
I was pretty out of it when I had my first antenatal appointment and I think she said at the next appointment but I am not so sure...
When did everyone else get to hear it for the first time?
I didnt have the 12 week scan so I havent even seen my baby since my very first scan at 5w3d and that was only a little black circle with a white dot... I would really like to hear some confirmation that bub is really ok and hearing the hearbeat would do just that...

_pregnant_ @ 2008-10-06T18:02:00

2008-10-06T17:02:51Z

Can you have a DNA test while pregnant? if so how early?

Felt bubby move yesterday!!!

2008-10-05T03:10:50Z

Felt bubby move yesterday
It was so strange, i didnt know what to make of it.
It definitely wasnt gas...I was familiar with that feeling... like someone was drumming their fingers on a waterballoon in my tummy.

About a few minutes later i felt so strange, my head started to spin, i got all hot and i felt really weak...I thought I was going to drop.
So (I was waiting for the bus at this time too) I just sat where I was and sure enough the bus comes, so I had to get up and stay on my feet long enough to pay for my ticket then as soon as I sat down i got really hot, my sunnies even fogged up!
I have to make sure to mention it at my antenatal check-up on thurs

Anyways, I think I am more excited at feeling something other than gas in my belly!!!

Although it still hasn't quite hit home that I am having a baby yet...
maybe it will soon....

new

2008-10-04T14:30:59Z

Hello, I'm Kris and I just tested + This week. I had a chemical pregnancy about 6 months ago and started clomid about a month ago. I go to the DR. on the 22nd of this month. I'm pretty excited to finally be pregnant and nervous about another miscarriage at the same time. I feel fine. Just some lower abdominal aches. I think the hardest part will be caffeine. eeek!

Take care!

_pregnant_ @ 2008-09-25T22:39:00

2008-09-26T02:41:33Z

hi everyone. i just found out yesterday that i'm pregnant. it wasn't planned but i know it happened on or very soon after 9/10/08. i'm really excited/terrified. any advice for a clueless very newly pregnant girl??

Stretch marks

2008-09-25T10:51:18Z

I just noticed I have got stretch marks on my breasts...
They weren't there one day, then the next 'poof' they appeared.
I didnt expect them to appear so soon..I am 12w5d...but I guess going from a small D cup to a large DD in only a couple of weeks doesn't help.
Anyway.....I'm just curious as to where else I should expect them to appear so I can kinda prepare (by putting cocoa butter on the areas more likely to get them)
(And maybe when I should start to expect them to appear on my belly....I have a tiiiny little belly already...will post a pic when I can find cords from camera to computer)
:)

_pregnant_ @ 2008-09-24T13:31:00

2008-09-24T20:31:55Z

Mod's please let me know if this is not allowed!!!

Does anyone know where i can get some really cute baby/pregnancy/ motherhood quotes?

Thanks!!!

sorry it has been a while

2008-09-18T10:47:12Z

hey :)
just thought i would write and let everyone know that i am doing well. i have had a busy few weeks, and so far i have had no more problems with my pregnancy. i am currently 11w5d and morning sickness has been relatively alright. i moved out of the place i was renting and am currently living with my partner scott (he has been wonderful with supporting me)
i hope all is well with everyone
xxx

New member!

2008-09-12T15:30:21Z

Name and age: Erica, 19 :) Young but ready.

Occupation: Paralegal, @ a small law office

Pets: None

How long have you been TTC: I wasn't. I was actually on birth control, and found out I was pregnant 2 months in.. (Well.. 10 weeks)

What methods do you use to track your fertility: Nothing, actually.

Any Basic Fertility Enhancers (specialty vitamins, lubricants, etc.): None.

Any Prescribed Fertility Medications: No.

Fertility Issues/Fears: None.

Birth Method: Hospital. I'm interested in doing a water birth, but we'll see.

Names, or Names-to-Be: We'll see :)

Will you be a Working or Stay-at-Home parent: I WISHHH I could be a stay-at-home MOM... I love the idea ;( But, probably not. My boyfriend, Troy, really isn't into it butttt maybe I'll work my way around it ;)

Breast or Bottle-Feed: Bottle-feed most likely.

Cloth or Disposable Diapers: Disposable.

Boy or Girl: A baby boy. :)

Introducing Myself

2008-09-04T21:11:31Z

Name and age: Ashley, 24

Occupation: Housewife, soon to be stay-at-home-mom

Pets: 1 dog, a boxer named Boudreaux

How long have you been TTC: We never wanted to "try" because we wanted our baby to come naturally... but we stopped preventing on our 1 year wedding anniversary (December 31) and we pretty much conceived immediately.

What methods do you use to track your fertility: I don't track it at all

Any Basic Fertility Enhancers (specialty vitamins, lubricants, etc.): Nah

Any Prescribed Fertility Medications: No

Fertility Issues/Fears: No

Birth Method: Hospital with my well educated doctor who has been doing this for over 30 years.

Names, or Names-to-Be: Sean

Will you be a Working or Stay-at-Home parent: Stay at home. Daycare and nannies are nothing that I would ever concider.

Breast or Bottle-Feed: Breastfeed for a year. I will pump for times when we are going out.

Cloth or Disposable Diapers: Disposables.

Boy or Girl: Boy!

question

2008-09-04T18:20:51Z

has anyone ever failed their urynalysis more than once? Ive taken it 4 times now and each time it says its contaminated they put me on antibiotics thinking maybe i had a slight infection but, I still failed it.. I have NEVER had a problem peeing in a cup and getting results, its kind of frustrating. ive passed all the other tests for STD's and HIV and im pretty healthy which my doctor in texas said i had chlamydia (sent the results in the mail) almost ruining my marriage!! and I come here and they are like you dont have anything. but im like am i doing it wrong i mean last time i litterally just sat on the toilet and read the instuction just to make sure...but nope... SIGH.. he says the urynalysis isnt that important but they have to have it in my file that I passed it.

Hello Everyone

2008-09-04T18:12:50Z

Name and age: Laneishia (Nisha) 21

Occupation: I don't work, we moved so I had to quit

Pets: 1 cat, 6 fish

How long have you been TTC: I wasn't it just happened

What methods do you use to track your fertility: A calander online

Any Basic Fertility Enhancers (specialty vitamins, lubricants, etc.): Nope

Any Prescribed Fertility Medications: Nope

Fertility Issues/Fears: None thus far just hope my pregnancy stays smooth

Birth Method: Hospital

Names, or Names-to-Be: If its a aboy were going to name him Justice not sure on a girl name still deciding

Will you be a Working or Stay-at-Home parent: Stay at home for a little while

Breast or Bottle-Feed: Breastfeed for awhile and see how it goes

Cloth or Disposable Diapers: Disposables.

Boy or Girl: Not sure find out Sept. 10 :)

Question and Help Please!

2008-08-24T06:13:21Z

I was wondering if anyone had miscarried before having a child. If so, when did you miscarry? (How many weeks into the pregnancy?)

The reason I ask is I think that I may have miscarried. I started birth control about 4 weeks ago (i'm on my last line of pills and there are only two left.) The week before my hubby and I fooled around a lot. I have PCOS so I was waiting to see the Gynocologist the last week of July. I had been nausious teh week before and the weeks following, but instead of doing a pap smear and my annual, she just talked to me. I had been too three different Gynos in teh past 3 yers and for four months prior to my visit I had been bleeding (on my period). So, she said that instead of doing an exam and risking abnormal results tha she would prescribe me bc to regulate my period and to come back in a month and she would do an exam then. She presribed me YAZ. At first I thought that it was the YAZ making me sick (I haven't been on birth control since August 2006). Well today (if you are squeemish or get disgusted easily do not read any further.), I noticed clots on my pad (I usually wear tampons, but they were causing me to cramp and causing intense pain). It's normal for me to have clots of blood when I'm on my period, but I noticed that there was a small bit of grey (like a small umbilical cord.) No longer then an inch. There was also some white particals in the blood clot as well. It was like a mucus. IF I was pregnant, I would be between 1-5 weeks pregnant. I'm just looking for advice. I was suppose to go to the doctor on Thursday, but had to reschedule due to the fact that I have no ride to the doctor. I'm rescheduling for a few weeks from Thursday. I'm just worried. I'm cramping constantly (but that's normal for me with my PCOS) but my cramps are causing pain in my back. Today it was so bad that I crawled up in my bed and just laid there for 30 minutes. I took 3 IB Prophens, but it didn't ease the pain, and pamprine isn't working either (and it usually does the trick!) I'm just freaking out and need some advice and reassurance. My husband and I desperately want children. And I'm scared that this could have been our chance and that some how I screwed up and miscarried!

white discharge- implantation bleeding?

2008-08-22T23:21:09Z

Hello. I apologize for another entry, but I can't seem to find definite answers...for a while now. Well, about two weeks ago I got a brown gooey discharge....and about four days after that I've gotten a significant amount of white discharge. I told my mother and we went to the doctor, and she prescribed some general infection antibiotics. I've been taking them for a few days now, and can notice increasing white discharge. I am worried that this might not be an infection, seeing as I was last sexually active on July 3rd. I have taken a blood test on the 31st, and it came back negative...but I have read so many times that this could be in fact a false negative. I have gotten a short period on the 24th of July, and another one has yet to come. I was just wondering if I should rule out the pregnancy factor. Could this discharge mean pregnancy(implantation bleeding or something else)? Thanks in advance.

Photography

2008-08-13T18:21:36Z

Hello all,

I am a new member here. I am a photographer and mother to a beautiful 2.5 yr old boy named Eoghan. I am currently expanding my photography portfolio and business.. and am starting to focus more on family, maternity, and newborn photography. I am also thrilled at the oppertunity to photograph a labor and delivery this winter.

If you live in Southeast Georgia... and are interested in having some beautiful and professional shots taken, please get in touch. I live in Statesboro but, will travel to Savannah and surrounding areas. I offer packages for maternity through the first year of your newborn's life as well as many other options. My rates are also very reasonable. I love what I do and don't feel a need to overcharge for pictures that you will treasure the rest of your life.

I look forward to hearing from you all.

Another blood test

2008-08-11T08:20:37Z

the doctor just rang me
the have to repeat my blood test
they are not convinced my HCG levels are rising enough
im scared now
i dont know what to think
On wed (6th) last week they were 700, then they rose to 1,273 on friday (8th)
because i know nothing besides they are meant to double every 48 hours i am very afraid there is something wrong with my baby and i will have to terminate
i was getting so excited about having a baby and now i terrified something is wrong
i just hope to god that everything is ok and th docs are wrong, but i have to believe they know what they are doing and they are right everytime.
i am just so upset, so is scott..he almost started to cry when i told him what the doctor said
i just really really really hope they are wrong and everything is ok
im sorry if this is a bit hard to understand, i am just so upset

_pregnant_ @ 2008-08-09T20:53:00

2008-08-10T00:53:34Z

i am currently 21 weeks along. my pregnancy so far has been somewhat normal. the only thing is, and dont laugh at me, i've been vile gas. like rip through my anus levitating gas. it smells downright foul and whenever my husband or my pets are around they usually become annoyed and walk off. while this has been embarrassing and somewhat annoying, it reached a new point today when i was out shopping in wal-mart with my husband. we were standing in the line waiting to be checked out when i felt the demon in my bowels rush forth and knock me over. i poofing out this long extremely loud and painful emissions of gas. the people in front turned and stared and the woman standing behind me said something rude and changed aisles. i know my husband was embarrassed to be with me. i felt like crying right there in the store, instead i held it in until we got to the car. is there anything, at all, i can do for this gas? this was one of the worst momemnts in my life.

Udate #2

2008-08-09T02:13:00Z

I had my first scan today, an ectopic pregnancy has now been ruled out and the pain appears to be normal :)
My Beta HCG level on the 6th was 700 and the 8th it was 1,273 which is about an 80% rise which is completely normal, thank god!
I saw the beginings of my little one =] it is just a little sac which was 4.4mm, my partner was with me and he couldn't tell what was what :) (neither could I) I was glad he was there because I didnt want him to miss out on it because of work, he is probably more excited than me lol
The ultrasound dates me to be 5 weeks and 3 days, and my EDD is 04/04/09
I will be booking my first antenatal visit ASAP :)
I am so excited now, I can't wait 'till april :)

_pregnant_ @ 2008-08-08T11:17:00

2008-08-08T02:01:12Z

Wednesday i went to the doctor and he referered me to some antenatal thing at the royal adelaide womens and childrens hospital, my partner and i went to the wrong place in the hospital but i mentioned having some pain in my tummy and they said they HAVE to check it out. so i had a blood and urine test, they tested my hormone levels which were 700. they are checking to see if i might possibly have an etopic pregnancy, so today i will be having another test to see if my levels have doubled and a scan (i was told my levels have to be about 1500 before anything can be seen on the scan)
im so excited at the thought of being able to see the bub already (ok so it wont be an actual formed baby yet but i'll see a sac =])
my partner has to work today so i will be going alone :( but i am hoping to get pictures of my scan to show him
but that's all for now
i'll let everyone know what happens
xxx
thankyou for all the support i have been recieving :) i really appreciate it

_pregnant_ @ 2008-08-06T20:20:00

2008-08-06T19:20:26Z

I have just found out I am pregnant again. I smoke. I have not had one since I found out. I am so stressed and I am snapping at my children and everyone around me. Does anyone have any tips on stopping myself being so stressed with everyone?

Finally CONFIRMED!!!!

2008-08-04T11:58:07Z

I did another test today.

There is no ignoring that little blue line now. My friend who I was with at the time said that she couldnt deny it was there either..so it is official, I AM PREGNANT!!!!

I am in shock, I just stood there for a second and then bawled my eyes out...
I honestly dont know what to think...I took a picture again (which i am afraid is blurry)...I still couldnt believe it was real (still can't really)
I'll more than likely be due in April in 09 going by my calculations......

Taken today at approximately 1:45pm Monday 4th 2008

Good website :)

2008-08-03T05:53:42Z

This site: http://www.birth.com.au/Info.asp?class=64 is Australian and is very detailed about every stage of pregnancy from preconception to childbirth. I have found many of the questions that have popped into my head were answered whilst reading. Take a look and i hope you find it as helpful as I did :)

faint lines, negitive or positive?

2008-08-02T01:43:10Z

i think i am pregnant
i have taken 2 preg tests and the line was very faint, how will i know if it is just an evaporation line?
i am 18 and my partner is 19, neither of us are ready for a baby financially or emotionally, so i am freaking out quite a bit
the first test the line appeared after about 5 minutes and the second one it appeared almost straight away
but i am unsure as to whether the line on the second one is really there...it looks slightly blue...the pink line on the first one is very faint too (i used two different brands)...i have looked up on the net and everyything says that you are to assume you are pregnant until you see a doctor if there is any trace of a line...
this morning i was convinced i was seeing things and told my partner it was a negitive reading (he was at work so i had to text him)
now i am not so sure...
anyone out there please tell me what do i do? what does this mean?

sorry, another question

2008-07-30T03:52:13Z

I am so so sorry for posting once again, but I am freaking out. Well on Thursday I got my period(which was a week late), and it lasted until Monday. Usually it lasts about a week, and this time it did not. In addition to that the coloring of my period the last two days was kind of brownish and it was sort of a lighter flow than what I'm used to. I read that this is a sign of pregnancy and there is a chance of being pregnant. If I got my period, does it mean I'm not pregnant or is there still a good chance I am because it was a bit shorter? Also please note that I've been stressed quite a lot lately because of this-if that should change anything. Thank you so much, once again.