Pregnancy - August 2007

ok. im 8 weeks pregnant. My eating habits have been terrible since the day I was born. My parents are the same way. No one in my family knows how to cook, my mom grew up with no parents, therefore I never ate good. I'm not fat, but i could lose about 20 pounds. I am not trying to lose weight, since im pregnant. my question is, I know you are suppose to eat super healthy when your pregnant, but if you dont, are you really hurting your baby? I take my prenatal vitiamins every night. Never missed one. But i dont eat vegetables. I drink alot of milk and orange juice. I only have one glass of soda a day. But i love ice cream and french fries. For breakfast I usually have a bagel and orange juice. For lunch, since my on my work lunch break, I have Wendy's nuggest and fries. For Dinner, I have maybe some chicken and mash potatoes or corn. I understand I dont eat the healtiest, but am I really hurting my baby even though I am taking my prenatal vitiamins every day?

2007-08-14 03:56:34 · 4 answers · asked by blueeyes 2

I've heard it takes longer with the first pregnancy. I'm at fourteen weeks and think I'm starting to show, but I'm not sure if it's the baby or if I'm fat from not doing much activity b/c of morning sickness, lol. I don't need maternity clothes or anything, but I'm just curious what the chance is that I'm seeing a baby bump!

2007-08-14 03:39:26 · 18 answers · asked by emma_darling 2

OK i have a few questions. ok some background: im 8 weeks and 3 days pregnant. For about 1 1/2 weeks now, I have had a slight fever. Its been around 99.4 most of the time, but it did hit 100.2 once. Also, I have been feeling very lighted. very dizzy. My neck is sore, my lower back is sore. Very bloated. Im only 8 weeks and my jeans dont fit anymore. is all of this normal or am i just complaining tooo much?

2007-08-14 03:32:16 · 5 answers · asked by blueeyes 2

is this true? If so, why? Is it the caffeine? If yea then what about soda

2007-08-14 03:31:36 · 17 answers · asked by o0_june26_0o 2

Accurate or not accurate in your own experience?

2007-08-14 03:07:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 02:38:44 · 10 answers · asked by shariscurlock 2

Why do so many people justify doing things that are known to be dangerous-i.e. smoking while pregnant, inducing labor with castor oil, etc.-by saying "I smoked the whole nine months and my baby was fine" or "it worked for a friend and they had no problems".

I liken it to saying "My friend drove 100 MPH down the dirt road and crashed into a tree, but survived. I will be fine if I do the same thing" or "I ate that mayonnaise sandwhich that was left in the car all day with temperatures reaching 120 and did not get food poisoning, so neither will you".

You and/or your friend may have been lucky, but why take the risk when it comes to your child's health?

2007-08-13 23:35:35 · 10 answers · asked by StayAtHomeMomOnTheGo 7

I slipped down some stairs and fell right on my stomach. Would my baby be ok and well enough protected? Does anyone have any experiences of this?

2007-08-13 23:23:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have been having a ton of contractions that are more intense then the braxton hicks contractions. i really feel like i will be having her in a week or less. i wanted to know about other woman who have had their babies at 36 weeks or close to and how were the results. how was the baby? was it just as if full term or did the baby have problems after the baby was born?

2007-08-13 22:35:00 · 6 answers · asked by luvkolin 2

my life is really stressfull right now, but i am having cramps and not normal cramps. they are not in my stomach area they are lower area, like right below my panty line. and my lower back hurts alot. i throw up alot, mostly by the smell of food. i have had unprotected sex about 2 weeks ago. and should start of started my period a couple days ago. i'm moody and cant sleep but tired alot.

2007-08-13 21:01:31 · 11 answers · asked by Kimberly l 2

2007-08-13 20:49:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 20:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-13 20:19:38 · 6 answers · asked by palerider007 1

So what do you do for a headache if you are say 5 weeks pregnant???

2007-08-13 19:11:59 · 15 answers · asked by ILoveBeingAMom 3

Ok i really need some help, see i had unprotected sex a week ago (i know, i know.. stupid), well i took the morning after pill 63 hours after sex, and i got my period a few days later. The odd thing is was that i had my period a week before i had the second one. I hope this is making sense, well i still have my second period.. it was heavy for a couple days but now it's weird brown spotting that isn't blood and it wont go away, i've had the spotting now for three days could i be pregnant??

2007-08-13 17:32:34 · 9 answers · asked by Unknown 1

If I have proof that I was hired and than was asked if I was pregnant and than was told that I did not have the job anymore becasue I said yes can I sue? I have emails as proof. However, this wasn't a 'real' job but a full day time nanny position with a family. But isn't there laws against that too? Her reason for not wanting me was because I told her I would need a week off to give birth and recover even though I told her I have a replacement sitter and she could meet that person. I know I am going to look into this. Thank you.

I know it may seem rediculous but what is ridiculous is that I have been looking for work since the end of May and I know the only reason I get turned down is because I'm pregnant. How do they expect me to support myself and my baby? And so many people get mad that so many people get welfare and various other forms of government assitance but see we I don't want that I just want a JOB! But it seems like I will have to ask for government assistance.

2007-08-13 17:13:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

on so i am bout 4 months pregnant and im 5'2" and weighed about 120 before i was pregnant.i had a very innie innie lol. i think its starting to pop out a little.its that possible or am i just imagining it?

2007-08-13 16:38:56 · 22 answers · asked by tisha 2

I went to my ob/gyn and she told me that my baby is in the head down position Im both excited and nervous, I am 38weeks, I was just wondering if my baby is ready to come out? Sorry if my question is ignorant Im a first time mommy.

2007-08-13 16:12:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've just been hearing that they are almost promised during delivery... any way to avoid it?

2007-08-13 16:02:34 · 20 answers · asked by Happy Girl 3

I will tell you the whole story. Please read it. We are both adults and we are virgins. We were kind of 'experimenting' and I touched her organ with mine for approx 3 seconds with no protection. It didn't penetrate and I didn't ejaculate. She got scared and pushed me away thinking she might get pregnant from that. I found it funny and I told her I think it is impossible. 3 weeks later (a few days ago) she found out her younger sister is pregnant and then she remembered our experience and began to worry again. Now she missed her period since 3 days ago. Do you think she is pregnant or this is just a common delay (she doesn't usually delay for more than one day)? Please give me all the possible explanations you can have in case you think she cannot get pregnant from what happened. Thanks a lot

2007-08-13 14:55:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous 1

2007-08-13 14:54:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 14 weeks pregnant with my second and have been experiencing the strangest of problems. First I would wake up in the middle of the night, as usual, only I would make my way to the bathroom only to discover that I could not urinate. The feeling was terrible and I had to go something terrible. This has happened maybe 4 times. Today I noticed my scrubs were a little moist I guess and I went to the restroom to find out that apparently my bladder had leaked! I didn't have either of these problems with my first child. My mom says it is quite common during subsequent pregnancies yet I can't find out anything about it. I have an appt in a couple of weeks and am trying to decide if I should just wait and ask my midwife or if it is sounding more like an infection that I should call about immediately. What do you think? Has anyone else experienced this? Oh, and I also get some rather terrible pains in my right lower side, as if I have held urine for too long.

2007-08-13 14:53:41 · 5 answers · asked by smymm2006 1

It is a straight vertical line. What causes it and what is it called?

2007-08-13 14:41:39 · 9 answers · asked by 2fine4u 6

I have been experiencing all the signs of pre-eclampsia, except high blood pressure. Can you have pre-eclampsia without high blood pressure? I have light sensitivity, head aches that won't go away, and hugely swollen ankles. But my blood pressure is nice and low (106/56). I don't have a house phone and my local cell tower is out of service, so I can't call my dr right now. Anyone here know?

2007-08-13 14:35:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do people come on here and ask if they are pregnant? They know how many days their cycle is, or they know that there period is late, or some say well i didn't have sex but could I be? For all those who do that and are reading this go take a pregnancy test, if you can't afford it go to the health department. Common sense should tell you if you need to take a test. Having sex a few days ago and now wondering if you are pregnant...the answer is no...if you did get pregnant from having sex a few days ago then you won't know until your period comes or you miss it. My mother taught me at a young age of this subject so I didn't worry about it unless I missed my period. I have only missed mine twice and I'm on my 2nd pregnancy. Please talk to your parents or use common sense. Thank you!
Mom of 1 and 24 weeks pg. 24 years old

2007-08-13 14:32:09 · 28 answers · asked by shortysml 4

would the ultrasound count back to her lmp or the day of conception..

2007-08-13 14:32:07 · 7 answers · asked by teeitup1moretime 1

I'm 32 wks and I just flew 5 states away ALONE w/o my hubby. I'm only going to be gone until friday but I'm stressin out w/o him and w/o being at home in my familiar place where I feel comfortable and where I know Baby and I are safe. I'm on a business trip and am staying w/ hubby's bachelor friends- they're being really nice but I just feel so anxious about it all. How do I stay calm. I don't have much to do to keep my mind off being worried and I'm just so worried of going into labor early, away from home and away from my doctor by MYSELF! Pregnant mommies, help me out here.

2007-08-13 14:14:00 · 3 answers · asked by throughthebackyards 5

Also, is it strange that my abdomen is beginning to feel firm?

2007-08-13 14:11:42 · 12 answers · asked by Miss M 1

I am 19 weeks pregnant and the last couple times I went swimming after the sun sets (water is warm, air temp is comfortable), I felt nausea and ill the whole day after.

Anyone else have/had this issue while pregnant?

2007-08-13 14:09:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

So I'm only 17 and a first time mom and didn't know that pumping was bad to do if you hadn't had your baby yet. I have been leaking and figured I could just store it until he came. Is it really bad? I read that it will put me into labor. Is that true?

2007-08-13 14:05:49 · 13 answers · asked by camdensmommy07 2