Pregnancy and Parenting After DE IVF

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  1. brief update! View entire thread - smrc on Nov 25, 8:19 PM
    1. Good to Hear - ks on Nov 26, 8:11 AM
    2. Wonderful! - thesameboat on Nov 26, 10:13 AM
    3. Lovely. - PAH on Nov 26, 11:34 AM
    4. Oh, I forgot!! - Leigh on Nov 26, 12:23 PM
    5. So happy for you - futurebeauty on Nov 26, 3:47 PM
    6. Glad you had the shower - Jen in TN on Nov 26, 7:37 PM
     
  2. Important information for all posters re privacy issues View entire thread - ConcernedDownUnder on Nov 25, 3:51 PM
    1. Ugh I am glad I don't know much about mine - BlessedThistle on Nov 25, 4:40 PM
    2. Well, I have to say... - sas on Nov 25, 5:30 PM
      1. Well said here here ! Nt - Thk on Nov 25, 6:11 PM
    3. Having read a few of her posts... - Maya3 on Nov 26, 5:05 AM
    4. wow -- she is crazy - Julie on Nov 26, 6:30 AM
      1. My thoughts exactly - Orchid on Nov 26, 8:21 AM
    5. Wow, just wow. - Maggie in VA on Nov 26, 7:40 AM
    6. Wow, what a nut!!! - Maybelline on Nov 26, 1:55 PM
    7. I appreciate the warning, but - Jen in TN on Nov 26, 7:34 PM
      1. Bet she was adopted and... - THK on Nov 26, 8:42 PM
     
  3. To the anon who posted on yellow re: post-partum issues... View entire thread - Kenny on Nov 25, 10:56 AM
    1. my reply didn't transfer... (twins, embies, bunch of stuff mentioned) - catmama on Nov 25, 11:03 AM
      1. I hear you; I'm the mirror image. - Maggie in VA on Nov 28, 10:54 AM
    2. Regarding hubris, yes, my emotions surprised me greatly - BlessedThistle on Nov 25, 3:12 PM
    3. hang in there... - pbean on Nov 25, 4:10 PM
    4. Response to OP's question - Maggie in VA on Nov 25, 8:31 PM
     
  4. Where did he get those lovely green eyes from? View entire thread - Thk on Nov 25, 5:30 AM
    1. Happy birthday to your son! - Jen in TN on Nov 25, 5:51 AM
      1. Hi Jen - Anonymous on Nov 25, 6:05 PM
        1. Thanks! - Jen in TN on Nov 26, 7:42 PM
    2. Happy birthday, little guy! - thesameboat on Nov 25, 6:03 AM
      1. Yes perfect - Thk on Nov 25, 6:08 PM
        1. Hope you feel better soon and that the little guy doesn't catch it! - thesameboat on Nov 26, 10:12 AM
    3. Happy B-day little man! - sas on Nov 25, 11:50 AM
    4. Gorgeous eyes! - PAH on Nov 26, 11:44 AM
     
  5. Does anyone know anything bad about rooibos in pregnancy? View entire thread - Orchid on Nov 24, 8:06 PM
    1. I drank all kinds of tea - Jen in TN on Nov 24, 8:12 PM
      1. thanks...doing the hot water and lemon now...the folic acid thing is - Orchid on Nov 24, 9:27 PM
        1. Ah, yes - Jen in TN on Nov 25, 5:38 AM
    2. Both sage and thyme are fantastic antibacterial agents and can help your throat - thesameboat on Nov 24, 10:09 PM
    3. For a cold, I like . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 26, 7:56 AM
      1. Thanks...I am skittish about herb tea. - Orchid on Nov 27, 6:02 PM
    4. I had a cup a tea a day... - Dee S. on Nov 26, 7:11 PM
      1. When I hear the heartbeat I will be braver...Thank you! nt - Orchid on Nov 27, 6:10 PM
     
  6. nt View entire thread - BabsA on Nov 23, 6:19 PM
    1. Vanicream fan here... - Miracle_Wanted on Nov 23, 6:28 PM
      1. Thank you so much! (m) - BabsA on Nov 23, 7:16 PM
        1. You're welcome! nt - Miracle_Wanted on Nov 23, 7:49 PM
    2. Avoid petroleum-based moisturizers. - Maggie in VA on Nov 23, 9:37 PM
      1. Good advice - thesameboat on Nov 23, 10:21 PM
      2. Thanks to both of you! - BabsA on Nov 24, 4:28 AM
    3. try these - THK on Nov 23, 10:19 PM
      1. Thank you THK! - BabsA on Nov 24, 4:30 AM
      2. For soap, we like Kirk's Coco Castile . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 24, 4:44 PM
    4. I love Eucerin Professional and also coconut oil - BlessedThistle on Nov 24, 9:52 AM
      1. Really appreciate the advice... - BabsA on Nov 24, 3:42 PM
        1. I just got more for my daughter - we had been out - BlessedThistle on Nov 28, 9:14 AM
    5. Calendula Ointment - demomone on Nov 24, 3:52 PM
      1. Thank you for the info nt - BabsA on Nov 25, 1:28 PM
    6. what we use - sas on Nov 25, 11:57 AM
      1. Thanks! nt - BabsA on Nov 25, 1:29 PM
    7. Lubiderm is fine... - Dee S. on Nov 26, 7:14 PM
     
  7. Baby boy coming in May. View entire thread - PAH on Nov 23, 7:49 AM
    1. Cute cute cute! - Raindrops1 on Nov 23, 7:57 AM
    2. What an adorable family! - thesameboat on Nov 23, 9:43 AM
    3. OMG, congratulations!! - Kenny on Nov 23, 10:36 AM
    4. Wonderful News!!! - ks on Nov 23, 12:23 PM
    5. Oh Congratualations PAH....m - Hope2009 on Nov 23, 6:44 PM
    6. How absolutely wonderful! - Veesha on Nov 23, 7:13 PM
    7. Congratulations!!! - Margolis on Nov 23, 8:07 PM
    8. super cute PAH - THK on Nov 23, 10:20 PM
    9. Congratulations! - KellyCA on Nov 24, 1:24 AM
    10. Congratulations! I'm due in May, too. :) - Hopeful in D on Nov 24, 6:10 AM
    11. Awwww.... - Renata on Nov 24, 8:36 AM
    12. congratulations! - Catmama on Nov 24, 7:25 PM
    13. Congratulations - Jen in TN on Nov 24, 8:14 PM
    14. LOVE it! - sas on Nov 25, 11:58 AM
    15. congratulations! - Pandora on Nov 25, 7:47 PM
    16. Hee-hee . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 26, 7:43 AM
     
  8. M'liss View entire thread - demomone on Nov 22, 5:21 AM
    1. Hi dear...happy to do it. - M'liss on Nov 22, 6:48 PM
      1. ((Aw, M'liss)) - Kenny on Nov 23, 10:37 AM
      2. (((M'liss))) - Margolis on Nov 23, 8:19 PM
     
  9. Welcome to our semi-annual 2012 REUNION ROLL CALL! Happy Thanksgiving, ladies! View entire thread - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:31 AM
    1. Post under here if you are a pregnant mother-to-be! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:33 AM
      1. Baby boy is due in 2 weeks! - thesameboat on Nov 22, 12:56 AM
        1. so are we!!! - sas on Nov 25, 11:59 AM
      2. Here...! - ks on Nov 22, 4:56 AM
        1. YAY!!!!!!!!!!! - AJ on Nov 22, 8:56 AM
          1. Wonderful to be able to be thankful for this! - thesameboat on Nov 22, 9:50 AM
        2. Congratulations, ks! (nt) - Jen in TN on Nov 22, 10:58 AM
        3. Congrats KS and all the other expectant moms! - Audrey on Nov 24, 8:44 PM
        4. truly a wonderful holiday seasin! - sas on Nov 25, 12:01 PM
      3. Baby boy due in 3 weeks! - Leigh on Nov 22, 6:35 AM
      4. Thankful for our miracle due 12/15! - Mrs. M on Nov 22, 7:10 AM
      5. 16 weeks today! So thankful! nt - Hopeful in Delaware on Nov 22, 9:46 AM
      6. 7 weeks, 4 days... - DeeinNYC on Nov 22, 9:56 AM
      7. Starting week 30 today! - CatMama on Nov 22, 4:20 PM
      8. 12 weeks preggers - Antonialisa on Nov 22, 5:03 PM
      9. 16 weeks pregnant with a baby boy :) - PAH on Nov 23, 7:50 AM
      10. 35 weeks with twins - Christine on Nov 23, 3:06 PM
      11. Expecting! - RaineyCat on Nov 24, 5:59 PM
      12. Due on 12/6 - smrc on Nov 25, 9:13 PM
      13. #2 due 7/2 - Totalb on Nov 26, 7:41 AM
    2. Post under here if your child was born in 2012! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:34 AM
      1. Our sweet little puff is a joy - cotton on Nov 22, 2:55 AM
      2. He is a big boy at 6months old... - Cranberry 2010 on Nov 22, 12:09 PM
      3. Bouncing baby boy! - Raindrops1 on Nov 22, 8:01 PM
      4. I am so thankful for my little boy. - Margolis on Nov 22, 9:58 PM
        1. Wow - six months! - Christine on Nov 23, 3:09 PM
      5. Our Little Love is 10 mo! - karma on Nov 23, 8:39 AM
      6. two baby boys 7 months old - aufrecht on Nov 23, 9:15 AM
      7. Our sweet little girl is 7 months old - Veesha on Nov 23, 6:40 PM
      8. Baby girl is 9 months old! - lady magoo on Nov 24, 1:08 PM
      9. My heart's delight arrived this year! - Lovethebeach on Nov 27, 3:18 PM
      10. Our baby boy just turned 4 months old... - beansprout703 on Dec 28, 9:44 AM
    3. Post under here if your child was born in 2011! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:35 AM
      1. Our 2nd wonderful girl! - Pandora on Nov 22, 4:06 AM
      2. Miss LolaBean - ks on Nov 22, 4:54 AM
      3. This time last year... - Jen in TN on Nov 22, 7:55 AM
      4. perfect little man - gr8tful1 on Nov 22, 8:02 AM
      5. I'm so in love! - keifel on Nov 22, 8:10 AM
      6. My Sweet Twins just turned one year old - GulfGal on Nov 22, 8:58 AM
      7. Our little miracle - astrobodine on Nov 22, 10:33 AM
      8. DD2 born in March 2011 - Kenny on Nov 22, 12:26 PM
      9. Dd born 2.1.11 - Lauranz on Nov 22, 6:27 PM
      10. Tristan & Shiloh!!! Born May 2011 (photos) - KellyCA on Nov 22, 9:19 PM
        1. ohhh! too adorable... - sas on Nov 25, 6:03 PM
      11. B/G twins born in June of 2011 - PAH on Nov 23, 7:51 AM
      12. B/G twins born in October 2011 - Scrapfoo on Nov 23, 11:49 AM
      13. Our (miracle and hope) twin girls were born in May 2011...m - Hope2009 on Nov 23, 6:37 PM
      14. 2011- Our family is complete :-) - Audrey on Nov 24, 8:38 PM
      15. DD born Sept. 2011 - Sharon on Nov 25, 4:16 PM
      16. Ds born in November 2011 - Steph679 on Nov 25, 4:46 PM
        1. nice to "see" you, cycle buddy! nt - keifel on Nov 27, 12:51 PM
    4. Post under here if your child was born in 2010! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:36 AM
      1. B/G twins born 29.3.10 - E&H on Nov 22, 5:12 AM
      2. DD 3/2010 - demomone on Nov 22, 5:17 AM
      3. Our boy arrived just before Christmas 2010 - zane on Nov 22, 8:28 AM
      4. B/G twins born August 2010 (photo) - AJ on Nov 22, 8:55 AM
        1. cute kids AJ and you too of course : ) nt - Andrea on Nov 22, 11:39 AM
        2. gorgeous family! - sas on Nov 25, 6:04 PM
      5. DD - December 2010 - aw2006 on Nov 22, 9:21 AM
      6. My "non-viable pg." miracle was born in March 2010 - Ariadne on Nov 22, 11:42 AM
      7. Nearly missed this! (Photo) - diaphanta on Nov 22, 2:16 PM
        1. What a love!!! She is precious. nt - M'liss on Nov 22, 6:50 PM
        2. Oh! What an angel! - sas on Nov 25, 6:00 PM
      8. Sweet Baby Boy born in August (pics) - Stephanie on Nov 22, 3:49 PM
        1. Such a cutie pie. Thank you for sharing him with us! nt - M'liss on Nov 22, 6:52 PM
        2. such a gorgeous little man! - sas on Nov 25, 6:06 PM
      9. Twin girls 10.7.10 - CatMama on Nov 22, 4:19 PM
      10. DS 11/26/2010 hello to everyone :) nt - THK on Nov 22, 8:08 PM
      11. Blessing #2 - HollyPa on Nov 23, 4:57 AM
      12. DD born 2 years and 3 days ago - Julie on Nov 23, 7:05 AM
      13. DD born March 2010 - Scrapfoo on Nov 23, 11:51 AM
      14. bb twins born May, 2010 - Maggie in VA on Nov 23, 4:37 PM
      15. DS born Sept 2010 - engmama on Nov 24, 1:18 PM
      16. DS born 11.24.2010 - Dixiechic on Nov 25, 5:32 AM
        1. Been so long - EB on Dec 3, 1:25 PM
      17. DS and SAS here -- - sas on Nov 25, 12:04 PM
      18. B/G twins July 2010 - Murph on Nov 26, 7:53 PM
      19. G/B Twins born May 2010 - Leslie on Nov 27, 1:35 PM
      20. Yes! - EB on Dec 3, 1:24 PM
    5. Post under here if your child was born in 2009! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:36 AM
      1. Our girl was born in 2009 - thesameboat on Nov 22, 12:56 AM
      2. our wonderful girl! - Pandora on Nov 22, 4:04 AM
      3. GIMB and Goomba checking in with the green team - GIMB on Nov 22, 6:20 AM
      4. My son and daughter conceived in 1995 and born in 2009! - BlessedThistle on Nov 22, 6:36 AM
      5. Boy/boy twins born 10/30/09 - Renata on Nov 22, 10:55 AM
      6. DD was born TODAY, 3 years ago! - Lizzie on Nov 22, 11:03 AM
      7. Twins born in June - Shay on Nov 22, 3:24 PM
        1. miss you my friend - GIMB on Nov 23, 6:48 AM
        2. think of you often too dear friend.... - sas on Nov 25, 12:12 PM
      8. Blessing #1 - HollyPa on Nov 23, 4:55 AM
      9. my girl is 3 years old now - aufrecht on Nov 23, 9:16 AM
      10. My little Piper is three and a half... what fun! - Maya3 on Nov 23, 2:23 PM
      11. Our little Junebug boy arrived in 2009...m - Hope2009 on Nov 23, 6:41 PM
      12. Twin boys born in August 2009 - Catelle on Nov 23, 6:52 PM
      13. a little late this time but - vyrah on Nov 25, 1:48 PM
      14. Dd born in November 2009 - Steph679 on Nov 25, 4:49 PM
      15. Our little boy was born in 2009... - Totalb on Nov 26, 7:40 AM
    6. Post under here if your child was born in 2008! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:37 AM
      1. B/b twins in January. (Not trying to steal the first spot :0.) - M'liss on Nov 22, 1:01 AM
        1. Thanks for doing this rollcall m'liss - Dixiechic on Nov 25, 5:39 AM
      2. The ball is almost 4!! - cotton on Nov 22, 2:57 AM
      3. b/g McTwins just turned 4 - AngMc on Nov 22, 7:55 AM
      4. B/B twins, born summer of 2008 - shayrose on Nov 22, 1:21 PM
      5. My B/G duo just turned 4 last week! Wow! nt - Miracle_Wanted on Nov 22, 7:05 PM
      6. our b/g twins were born in aug 2008 - knk on Nov 22, 9:13 PM
      7. June 2008, seems like yesterday! - Laura on Nov 23, 5:18 AM
      8. Twin boys almost 4 1/2 - Summer on Nov 23, 6:38 AM
      9. Our little elf turns 4 this week (cancer ment) - Leeba on Nov 23, 8:56 PM
        1. wow....so very true... - sas on Nov 25, 5:37 PM
      10. b/g twins in oct! age 4 and loving it! - divababy on Nov 24, 4:57 AM
      11. g/g twins - Karmalee on Nov 24, 8:31 PM
    7. Post under here if your child was born in 2007! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:37 AM
      1. DD born 12.12.07 - E&H on Nov 22, 5:11 AM
      2. my twins are nearly 5!! I can hardly believe it : ) - Andrea on Nov 22, 7:54 AM
      3. DS will be 5 years old shortly.. I am eternally grateful today for the technology of DE - Bethlyn on Nov 22, 8:21 AM
        1. bethlyn, you probably don't know this, but I will never, ever forget you - Audrey on Nov 24, 8:48 PM
      4. Over 40 high FSH (OE) baby born - Renata on Nov 22, 10:57 AM
      5. Our dreams came true in 2007 - Kenny on Nov 22, 11:01 AM
      6. My 1st miracle was born in November 2007 - Ariadne on Nov 22, 11:51 AM
        1. vague knowledge - that's exactly it! - Andrea on Nov 22, 10:08 PM
      7. Our DD was born 12-2007 - Julie on Nov 22, 4:38 PM
      8. Skyler! Born in June (photo) - KellyCA on Nov 22, 9:28 PM
      9. My g/g twins were born in January 2007. They are my joy. Here they are at Halloween (pic) - baduteandeggs on Nov 23, 4:46 AM
      10. My sweet DD born in June... (pic) - Tracey on Nov 23, 6:02 PM
        1. beautiful LOs! - sas on Nov 26, 8:54 AM
      11. Our dream came true 11/28/07 when DS was born...shattered when at 5 he still cannot talk - Murph on Nov 26, 7:49 PM
        1. ((Murph)) - Leslie on Nov 27, 1:34 PM
      12. My first DD was born August 2007 - Leslie on Nov 27, 1:36 PM
    8. Post under here if your child was born in 2006! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:38 AM
      1. B/G twins. Wonderful day for everyone on the board! - Michele on Nov 22, 5:56 AM
      2. Our amazing twin girls are 6 and we will be forever thankful for this forum! - line4 on Nov 22, 5:25 PM
      3. I feel so fortunate. DS # 2 was born in 2006 - MaggieM on Nov 22, 8:19 PM
    9. Post under here if your child was born in 2005! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:38 AM
      1. Blessed with boy/girl twins! n/t - Wendy on Nov 22, 9:00 AM
      2. My first Ds was born in 2005 - MaggieM on Nov 22, 8:18 PM
    10. Post under here if your child was born in 2004! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:38 AM
      1. ds born in 2004! - Piper on Nov 22, 8:28 AM
        1. HI Piper - not too long ago for sure : ) nt - Andrea on Nov 22, 11:40 AM
      2. my nephew Aug 2004 nt - THK on Nov 22, 8:12 PM
    11. Post under here if your child was born in 2003! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:39 AM
      1. B/G twins born in August - DE mom to twins on Nov 22, 5:57 AM
        1. Hey Mol! - M'liss on Nov 22, 8:46 PM
        2. So glad you are still here - great to see you! - Kenny on Nov 23, 7:29 AM
      2. My 3 peas - Heather S. on Nov 23, 7:11 AM
    12. Post under here if your child was born in 2002! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:40 AM
      1. Our amazing Grace was born in December 2002...m - Hope2009 on Nov 23, 6:46 PM
    13. Post under here if your child was born in 2001 or earlier! - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:40 AM
    14. Sign under here if you are a mother who suffered a loss. ((())) - M'liss on Nov 22, 12:41 AM
      1. We remember our first baby - thesameboat on Nov 22, 12:58 AM
        1. Warm hugs, dear. (()). - M'liss on Nov 22, 1:04 AM
          1. Thank you. nt - thesameboat on Nov 22, 3:48 AM
      2. Twin B - ks on Nov 22, 4:58 AM
        1. Ahhh KS - KellyCA on Nov 22, 9:40 PM
      3. Our losses (13) - demomone on Nov 22, 5:19 AM
      4. Sidney and Dempsey - GIMB on Nov 22, 6:24 AM
      5. We'll never forget - Leigh on Nov 22, 6:38 AM
      6. The other day I found the first u/s pics - Renata on Nov 22, 11:01 AM
        1. Gideon is our baby boy name too - futurebeauty on Nov 22, 11:37 AM
        2. Like me and Jonathan...that voice whispering "No, call him Jonathan" - BlessedThistle on Nov 22, 12:22 PM
      7. So many losses and challenges - futurebeauty on Nov 22, 11:34 AM
      8. To all seven teeny tiny beans who didn't make it - Kenny on Nov 22, 12:23 PM
      9. my little ones - gr8tful1 on Nov 22, 12:51 PM
      10. I still remember well - KellyCA on Nov 22, 9:47 PM
      11. Gavin will live in my heart forever. - Margolis on Nov 22, 9:51 PM
        1. Margolis - KellyCA on Nov 24, 3:23 AM
          1. Well said, KellyCA - Christine on Nov 25, 6:35 PM
      12. M/c 4 years ago; family m/c 4 days ago - Julie on Nov 23, 7:13 AM
        1. I'm so sorry... - Jen in TN on Nov 24, 8:18 PM
      13. Loss in 1993 nt - Thk on Nov 23, 8:02 PM
      14. 10 losses, 12 angels... - Tracey on Nov 24, 7:07 AM
      15. To my little boy bean - Christine on Nov 24, 8:00 AM
      16. 8 losses and 9 angels - AngMc on Nov 24, 12:57 PM
      17. my OE ectopic loss, 2009 - Jen in TN on Nov 24, 8:22 PM
      18. Thank you M'liss for adding this section - Karmalee on Nov 24, 8:28 PM
      19. 8 early losses... - BlessedThistle on Nov 25, 12:08 PM
      20. to my LO in 2005..... - sas on Nov 25, 12:08 PM
     
  10. @ Mrs. M and all the other ~37 weekers.. View entire thread - Leigh on Nov 21, 1:39 PM
    1. What a wonderful Thanksgiving blessing! - Mrs. M on Nov 21, 3:16 PM
    2. Thinking of you all! - Hopeful in D on Nov 21, 5:57 PM
    3. Oh my goodness, this is so exciting! - Veesha on Nov 21, 8:08 PM
    4. All is well. No action here at all. - thesameboat on Nov 22, 3:51 AM
    5. Good to hear! - Christine on Nov 25, 6:41 PM
     
  11. Need help, my 4-year-old dd is still getting diaper rash... View entire thread - Cathy on Nov 20, 4:55 PM
    1. what is she eating? - THK on Nov 20, 8:24 PM
    2. Could it be yeast infection... - Dee S. on Nov 21, 4:29 AM
    3. Re: Need help, my 4-year-old dd is still getting diaper rash... - LKL on Nov 21, 6:31 AM
      1. LKL beat me to it . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 21, 7:47 AM
     
  12. Any recommedations for a Leap Frog product for my 3 year old?... View entire thread - Hope2009 on Nov 20, 1:30 PM
    1. Huge Leapfrog fans here - MW on Nov 20, 1:50 PM
      1. Thanks MW for your suggestions....m - Hope2009 on Nov 20, 8:26 PM
    2. Leap Frog Explorer handheld game... - Dee S. on Nov 21, 4:31 AM
    3. My two both have Leap Pads and love them - Kenny on Nov 21, 1:33 PM
      1. Thanks Dee and Kenny....m - Hope2009 on Nov 21, 9:29 PM
     
  13. Did you ever consider DNA testing for your kids? View entire thread - BlessedThistle on Nov 20, 9:25 AM
    1. My mom is genealogy obsessed and did this one - Kenny on Nov 20, 10:15 AM
    2. Hmmm...BBG would know - Renata on Nov 20, 5:19 PM
     
  14. country mouse or city mouse (OT--follow up) View entire thread - gr8tful1 on Nov 20, 8:36 AM
    1. Oh good! So happy for you :) - Kenny on Nov 20, 10:17 AM
    2. It sounds wonderful! - thesameboat on Nov 20, 10:43 AM
    3. how perfect! - sas on Nov 20, 11:30 AM
    4. Re: country mouse or city mouse (OT--follow up) - minttea on Nov 20, 1:02 PM
      1. yes - gr8tful1 on Nov 21, 7:19 PM
    5. sounds idealic Gre8tful - THK on Nov 20, 8:25 PM
    6. Sounds a bit like where we live although our big city...m - Hope2009 on Nov 20, 8:29 PM
    7. congrats! we made a similar move!!! - divababy on Nov 21, 9:25 PM
     
  15. 1st U/S View entire thread - ks on Nov 20, 6:55 AM
    1. Re: 1st U/S - gr8tful1 on Nov 20, 8:27 AM
    2. Ask your RE or Ob about swimming with a hematoma - Kenny on Nov 20, 9:56 AM
      1. Thank you Kenny! - ks on Nov 20, 10:56 AM
    3. I was just thinking about you and was logging on to ask when u/s was - Veesha on Nov 20, 10:43 AM
    4. Congratulations! - thesameboat on Nov 20, 10:44 AM
    5. Congrats!! - DeeinNYC on Nov 20, 12:36 PM
    6. Oh that precious heart beat....m - Hope2009 on Nov 20, 1:13 PM
    7. wonderful report! - sas on Nov 20, 3:23 PM
    8. These were my guidelines as per MD - demomone on Nov 21, 4:56 AM
    9. Congrats and blessings! - PAH on Nov 23, 7:54 AM
     
  16. Its a positive result and View entire thread - THK on Nov 20, 4:37 AM
    1. OMG! That is wonderful! - thesameboat on Nov 20, 5:00 AM
    2. That's Wonderful News! - ks on Nov 20, 6:50 AM
    3. Yeah! - Renata on Nov 20, 7:51 AM
    4. wonderful news - gr8tful1 on Nov 20, 8:25 AM
    5. Wow! Great News - Maybelline on Nov 20, 8:58 AM
    6. Wonderful news...I feel an affinity for them - BlessedThistle on Nov 20, 9:16 AM
    7. YAAAAYYYYY! - Veesha on Nov 20, 10:26 AM
    8. That is wonderful news....m - Hope2009 on Nov 20, 1:04 PM
    9. wonderful! - sas on Nov 20, 3:25 PM
    10. Yea!!!!! - Jen in TN on Nov 21, 8:53 PM
    11. Lovely news! - PAH on Nov 23, 7:54 AM
     
  17. Stroller for tall toddler View entire thread - Lizzie on Nov 19, 5:05 PM
    1. The First Years Ignite stroller... - Cathy on Nov 19, 5:28 PM
      1. Re: The First Years Ignite stroller... - Lizzie on Nov 20, 7:39 PM
    2. Barging in from the other board.... - MargieD on Nov 19, 6:24 PM
      1. Re: Barging in from the other board.... - Lizzie on Nov 20, 7:46 PM
        1. Lucky you!! - MargieD on Nov 21, 6:21 AM
    3. I wouldn’t attempt Disney without one!! - MW on Nov 19, 11:26 PM
      1. Re: I wouldn’t attempt Disney without one!! - Lizzie on Nov 20, 7:51 PM
     
  18. Joy... View entire thread - Dee S. on Nov 19, 8:08 AM
    19.  
  19. and the pendulum swings back... View entire thread - lauranz on Nov 19, 1:01 AM
    1. Sorry things aren't looking up more. - Maggie in VA on Nov 19, 10:23 AM
    2. Fatigue makes cowards of us all - Leeba on Nov 19, 4:53 PM
      1. good advice Leeba/ get these iron pills and bounce out of bed! - THK on Nov 19, 10:20 PM
    3. no advice, but in similar situation - gr8tful1 on Nov 20, 8:40 AM
    4. Contemplating the 2nd - Kathryn2 on Nov 24, 12:47 AM
      1. Oh lord...I can hardly imagine... - lauranz on Nov 24, 11:45 PM
     
  20. tantrums at swimming lessons - Major thankyou to you all View entire thread - THK on Nov 18, 7:38 PM
    21.  
  21. gate checking Bob single stroller View entire thread - karma on Nov 18, 12:38 PM
    1. I've never taken my strollers apart - thesameboat on Nov 18, 1:09 PM
    2. Some airlines say you can't check the big jogging strollers... - Kenny on Nov 18, 1:20 PM
    3. Airline broke our stroller at the last gate check - MW on Nov 18, 4:08 PM
    4. Thank you! - karma on Nov 18, 4:41 PM
    5. That's not a stroller I would travel with... - Maya3 on Nov 18, 5:30 PM
     
  22. MaterniT21 Test Reliable for Donor Eggs? View entire thread - DeeinNYC on Nov 18, 7:24 AM
    1. If you find out... - Piper on Nov 19, 7:47 AM
      1. Re: If you find out... - DeeinNYC on Nov 19, 5:28 PM
     
  23. World Prematurity Day View entire thread - Jen in TN on Nov 17, 8:14 AM
    24.  
  24. just feeling too overwhelmed and stressed with life now View entire thread - Andrea on Nov 16, 10:41 PM
    1. Wow, you are busy - E&H on Nov 16, 11:24 PM
      1. Thanks Christine - Andrea on Nov 21, 6:46 AM
    2. (((Andrea))) - Ariadne on Nov 17, 8:47 AM
      1. thanks for getting it Ariadne : ) - Andrea on Nov 21, 6:52 AM
        1. wow - never seen that board - thanks! Looks Good! nt - Andrea on Nov 21, 7:11 AM
    3. Oh, dear. - thesameboat on Nov 17, 9:55 AM
      1. well? its a mandatory volunteer but I'm getting lots of email help from those who worked.. - Andrea on Nov 21, 6:53 AM
    4. being overwhelmed..... - sas on Nov 17, 12:53 PM
      1. thanks SAS - I appreciate what you said... - Andrea on Nov 21, 6:56 AM
    5. Andrea.....m - Hope2009 on Nov 17, 11:46 PM
      1. thanks for your kindness Hope : ) - Andrea on Nov 21, 6:58 AM
    6. Andrea - THK on Nov 18, 8:43 PM
      1. thanks - Andrea on Nov 21, 6:59 AM
    7. (((Hugs))) - Margolis on Nov 18, 10:12 PM
      1. virtual hug accepted : ) - Andrea on Nov 21, 7:00 AM
    8. So sorry, so much in common . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 19, 6:57 AM
      1. Thanks Maggie - I always read your posts - Andrea on Nov 21, 7:04 AM
    9. oh, andrea... - Piper on Nov 19, 7:36 AM
      1. Re: oh, andrea... - minttea on Nov 21, 6:37 AM
        1. : ) - Andrea on Nov 21, 7:05 AM
      2. HI Piper! - Andrea on Nov 21, 7:05 AM
    10. I let things go... - Dee S. on Nov 19, 7:44 AM
      1. Thanks Dee - Andrea on Nov 21, 7:07 AM
     
  25. Cherish every moment (Family loss ment.) View entire thread - ks on Nov 16, 6:03 AM
    1. I'm so very sorry - Ariadne on Nov 16, 6:23 AM
    2. My heart and prayers go out to your family. - PAH on Nov 16, 6:59 AM
    3. Tears in my eyes - Renata on Nov 16, 7:57 AM
    4. I'm so sorry. - Mrs. M on Nov 16, 8:00 AM
    5. I will say prayers for your family . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 16, 8:42 AM
    6. How sad... - gr8tful1 on Nov 16, 9:08 AM
    7. Oh KS.....my heart breaks for your DH's cousin - sas on Nov 16, 9:33 AM
    8. I am so very sorry - thesameboat on Nov 16, 9:49 AM
    9. So very sorry - DeeinNYC on Nov 16, 10:26 AM
    10. Many prayers for Riley, mom and dad - Dixiechic on Nov 16, 2:33 PM
    11. With tears in my eyes, - margolis on Nov 16, 10:29 PM
    12. I'm so sorry - Jen in TN on Nov 17, 5:50 AM
    13. Heartbreaking - E&H on Nov 17, 4:26 PM
    14. My heart is so heavy after reading this - Veesha on Nov 17, 7:31 PM
    15. Oh my ks, I'm so sorry...m - Hope2009 on Nov 17, 11:34 PM
    16. I'm so sorry - Kenny on Nov 18, 1:21 PM
    17. So very sad - Lovethebeach on Nov 18, 7:35 PM
    18. I am so sorry - KellyCA on Nov 22, 9:56 PM
     
  26. my DD had an OT eval - apparently doesn't "cross midline"? anyone familiar with this term? View entire thread - Andrea on Nov 15, 10:02 PM
    1. Yes, check out this book - BlessedThistle on Nov 15, 10:29 PM
    2. Check out youtube. - PAH on Nov 16, 6:58 AM
    3. You can check out "Brain Gym" - Renata on Nov 16, 8:01 AM
      1. thanks - she'll be 5 in a few weeks - Andrea on Nov 16, 10:50 AM
        1. Yeah, one of twins is behind as well - Renata on Nov 16, 2:51 PM
          1. thanks! DH is skeptical...............sigh - Andrea on Nov 16, 2:53 PM
    4. Never heard that expression-- what is the definition? - Maya3 on Nov 16, 6:12 PM
      1. i'm not even sure exactly - not wanting to use the right hand over the midline of the body - Andrea on Nov 16, 10:25 PM
    5. OT Here - demomone on Nov 18, 11:06 AM
      1. Thanks - I'll check this out : ) nt - Andrea on Nov 22, 12:32 AM
    6. DS has this issue - Sue-IL on Nov 19, 7:10 PM
      1. Thanks : ) nt - Andrea on Nov 22, 12:32 AM
     
  27. Any recommendations for a child's toy guitar? View entire thread - Maya3 on Nov 15, 12:05 PM
    1. looked at the one we have.... - sas on Nov 16, 12:52 PM
      1. Thanks! :-b - Maya3 on Nov 16, 6:14 PM
    2. saw this in the store today and thought of your post ! - Bethlyn on Nov 17, 4:11 PM
      1. Thanks! (nt) - Maya3 on Nov 18, 5:31 PM
     
  28. Checking in! View entire thread - Totalb on Nov 15, 8:34 AM
    1. Excellent report! - thesameboat on Nov 15, 10:11 AM
    2. Sounds Perfect!! - DeeinNYC on Nov 15, 12:34 PM
    3. Fantastic!! - Tracy on Nov 15, 3:16 PM
    4. Such great news! - PAH on Nov 15, 7:08 PM
    5. Awesome! - Pandora on Nov 15, 7:16 PM
    6. Great news! - Mrs. M on Nov 16, 8:03 AM
    7. Re: Checking in! - Totalb on Nov 16, 1:11 PM
      1. Yea! Congratulations! - Jen in TN on Nov 17, 5:56 AM
    8. I took zofran for entire pregnancy and everything was fine - Thk on Nov 17, 5:57 AM
    9. Time goes fast - E&H on Nov 17, 4:31 PM
      1. Wow! - Totalb on Nov 18, 1:45 PM
     
  29. When your child calls out 'Mama!' in the middle of the night View entire thread - thesameboat on Nov 15, 6:32 AM
    1. Sleeps through it . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 15, 7:14 AM
      1. To be fair - thesameboat on Nov 15, 10:08 AM
    2. DH has night duty - AngMc on Nov 15, 6:19 PM
      1. I already had a crush on your DH - thesameboat on Nov 15, 10:37 PM
    3. No I don't think he has ever heard a thing from the kids at night (TMI) - Kenny on Nov 15, 7:15 PM
      1. OMG, I think we might be related by marriage - thesameboat on Nov 15, 10:36 PM
      2. Kenny... - Jen in TN on Nov 17, 7:39 AM
    4. Lucky here. I'm Ang's twin sister. - Ariadne on Nov 15, 8:52 PM
      1. I'm not a good sleeper either - thesameboat on Nov 15, 10:42 PM
        1. Ha! Yes, white noise machines here (m) - Ariadne on Nov 16, 6:29 AM
          1. I want to buy one! - thesameboat on Nov 16, 9:50 AM
    5. I'm Very Lucky! - ks on Nov 16, 6:41 AM
      1. Yes, you are! - thesameboat on Nov 16, 9:53 AM
    6. Another blessed one - gr8tful1 on Nov 16, 9:17 AM
      1. Ha, good one! - thesameboat on Nov 16, 9:54 AM
     
  30. How did you handle inappropriate reactions to pregnancy news? View entire thread - Hopeful in D on Nov 15, 5:53 AM
    1. Your response was perfect - thesameboat on Nov 15, 6:17 AM
    2. I've noticed that a lot of people . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 15, 7:40 AM
    3. Its no ones business - E&H on Nov 15, 3:06 PM
    4. This can be a challenge - Christine on Nov 15, 4:05 PM
    5. So obnoxious! - Antonialisa on Nov 15, 5:36 PM
      1. I once read (adoption mentioned) - thesameboat on Nov 16, 9:57 AM
        1. Great response - MW on Nov 16, 11:02 AM
    6. beat them to the punch? - Julie on Nov 15, 5:44 PM
    7. People can be so thoughtless - MW on Nov 16, 11:08 AM
    8. How about this saying I saw on a beverage coozie - Dixiechic on Nov 16, 2:43 PM
    9. Thanks, everyone! - Hopeful in D on Nov 16, 7:32 PM
    10. What a jerk! - Jen in TN on Nov 17, 11:08 AM
    11. I'm sorry that your joy...m - Hope2009 on Nov 18, 1:36 AM
    12. What a dummy - Orchid on Nov 27, 11:04 PM
     
  31. It's always the quiet ones you've got to watch... View entire thread - sas on Nov 14, 2:48 PM
    1. Ha! You are the first person EVER to call me quiet! - thesameboat on Nov 14, 10:53 PM
      1. yes...I figured that'd be your response :) - sas on Nov 15, 12:21 PM
      2. Looking Forward to It! - ks on Nov 16, 6:42 AM
        1. Thanks, KS. nt - thesameboat on Nov 16, 9:50 AM
     
  32. Would this be weird? re: donating embryos View entire thread - aw2006 on Nov 14, 12:36 PM
    1. It's a lovely thought, but IMO, I would decide one way or the other... - Kenny on Nov 14, 1:05 PM
    2. A nice thought, but . . . - Maggie in VA on Nov 14, 1:07 PM
    3. My honest opinion... - sas on Nov 14, 2:16 PM
    4. I would wait - Renata on Nov 14, 8:39 PM
    5. I don't think you should do it - E&H on Nov 15, 3:58 AM
    6. Thanks everyone - aw2006 on Nov 20, 8:16 AM
     
  33. Black Friday comes on Thursday! View entire thread - Dee S. on Nov 13, 7:43 PM
    1. wow! - sas on Nov 14, 3:05 PM
    2. It really upsets me that stores are opening on Thursday... - Maya3 on Nov 15, 9:30 AM
      1. Me too!!! - Orchid on Nov 25, 7:52 AM
     
  34. Prayers needed View entire thread - Maybelline on Nov 13, 7:18 PM
    1. Oh nooo, I'm so sorry - Kenny on Nov 13, 7:31 PM
      1. Thank you so much! - Maybelline on Nov 13, 8:29 PM
    2. Prayers said... - Dee S. on Nov 13, 7:33 PM
      1. Thanks so much! - Maybelline on Nov 13, 8:31 PM
    3. So sorry to hear this - E&H on Nov 13, 9:16 PM
    4. My thoughts and prayers are with her - Margolis on Nov 13, 9:53 PM
    5. Oh, I am so sorry. - thesameboat on Nov 14, 12:09 AM
    6. Prayers going her way.... - sas on Nov 14, 9:29 AM
    7. Praying... - Jen in TN on Nov 14, 2:01 PM
    8. I will keep them all in my prayers - Renata on Nov 14, 8:13 PM
    9. Update - mostly good news! - Maybelline on Nov 15, 11:12 AM
    10. Prayers have been sent. - PAH on Nov 15, 7:04 PM
     
  35. My kiddos are FOUR today! View entire thread - Miracle_Wanted on Nov 13, 1:07 PM
    1. Happy Birthday!!!! - Silky Gal on Nov 13, 1:12 PM
    2. Oh....happy b-day LOs!!! - sas on Nov 13, 1:52 PM
    3. Happy Birthday!!! - LizLA on Nov 13, 1:58 PM
    4. well happy birthday to your little ones MW - Bethlyn on Nov 13, 2:15 PM
    5. Happy Birthday! - PAH on Nov 13, 2:49 PM
    6. Happy 4th Birthday - E&H on Nov 13, 3:02 PM
    7. Happy Bday Twins - Margolis on Nov 13, 3:47 PM
    8. Happy Birthday! - Kenny on Nov 13, 7:32 PM
    9. Happy Birthday Babies! - Dee S. on Nov 13, 7:34 PM
    10. Happy birthday! - thesameboat on Nov 14, 12:08 AM
    11. Time just flies! - Piper on Nov 14, 11:19 AM
      1. Thanks Ladies! We had fun... - Miracle_Wanted on Nov 14, 3:39 PM
    12. Aww!! - Beachbaby on Nov 14, 7:00 PM
    13. Happy, happy! - Totalb on Nov 15, 8:09 AM
     
  36. Anyone with experience with frequent and painful BH contractions? View entire thread - Mrs. M on Nov 13, 12:02 PM
    1. Re: Anyone with experience with frequent and painful BH contractions? - green.elephant on Nov 13, 12:55 PM
      1. Thanks for your input. - Mrs. M on Nov 13, 1:44 PM
    2. yes, me.... - sas on Nov 13, 1:49 PM
      1. Thanks for sharing your experience. - Mrs. M on Nov 13, 4:46 PM
    3. Wish I had some advice.. - Leigh on Nov 13, 1:51 PM
      1. Thanks for your support Leigh. - Mrs. M on Nov 13, 4:56 PM
        1. Definitely modified.. - Leigh on Nov 14, 5:22 AM
          1. Glad the u/s report was positive. - Mrs. M on Nov 14, 10:51 AM
          2. Glad the u/s report was positive. - Mrs. M on Nov 14, 10:52 AM
    4. I had bad contractions a few times - E&H on Nov 13, 3:10 PM
      1. Thanks E&H! - Mrs. M on Nov 13, 5:04 PM
        1. Two things I took that helped - Lauranz on Nov 13, 5:27 PM
          1. Thanks Lauranz - Mrs. M on Nov 14, 11:10 AM
    5. Ugh, so sorry - thesameboat on Nov 14, 12:13 AM
      1. Thanks cycle buddy! - Mrs. M on Nov 14, 11:13 AM
        1. Yes, thanks. - thesameboat on Nov 14, 1:16 PM
     
  37. OT - FAO catalogue View entire thread - Anonymous on Nov 13, 10:09 AM
    1. You must be so proud. - Margolis on Nov 13, 4:34 PM
    2. Is he the one dancing on the piano? - Maya3 on Nov 13, 11:26 PM
    3. how fun!! - Piper on Nov 14, 11:21 AM
    4. quite a dapper young man! - sas on Nov 14, 3:11 PM
     
  38. Ignore - Testing a ticker! View entire thread - ks on Nov 13, 8:11 AM
    39.  
  39. Totalb how are things? View entire thread - Pandora on Nov 13, 3:35 AM
    40.  
  40. Emotional reactions to donating your embyros View entire thread - THK on Nov 12, 9:09 PM
    1. I think I'm the rare person here who just can't emotionally donate - in longterm storage.. - Andrea on Nov 12, 9:55 PM
      1. same here - green.elephant on Nov 13, 2:14 PM
    2. Well we chatted on Facebook - E&H on Nov 12, 11:23 PM
    3. As a grateful recipient of someone's generous donation - thesameboat on Nov 13, 3:28 AM
    4. I wonder often about the couple who donated to me and their children - BlessedThistle on Nov 13, 8:50 AM
    5. For us as recipients - gr8tful1 on Nov 13, 9:04 AM
    6. Relief, hope and curiosity - Aufrecht on Nov 13, 10:22 AM
    7. It is difficult to wrap my mind around. - PAH on Nov 13, 3:06 PM
      1. Exactly how I felt - Renata on Nov 14, 8:43 PM
    8. DONATING EMBRYOS... - lkw787 on Nov 13, 10:24 PM
      1. Will reply tomorrow Internet sketchy tonight, sorry, k - Thk on Nov 14, 5:20 AM
    9. Well, I still feel sad our donation didn't work out for them - Renata on Nov 14, 8:41 PM
      1. You did! That was how I felt (from recipient perspective) when I saw the profile for the - BlessedThistle on Nov 15, 9:13 AM
    10. I've never questioned the decision to donate. - NOLA on Nov 15, 12:08 PM
      1. thanks for writing this Nola - THK on Nov 18, 8:48 PM
     
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