TracesMommi

I had my first son 10 months ago. My Pre_preg. weight was 230. I am currently around 265. I am only 23 years old. I have not tried any kind of diet or excersise because I have NO clue where to start!! What kind of excersises to do or what foods to eat? Please keep in mind I have a 10 month old son at home and the gym is pretty much out of the question due to low income and no babysitter. I know walking can help but thats about all i know. I need some kind of direction as to a good at home work out but ANY advise would help and be GREATLY appreciated! I really am getting pretty depressed with weight issue.....

m just curious because I read that nothing is supposed to enter the vagina for 6 weeks if you had stitches...

everytime i go pee, my undies are wet...i know its not discharge cuz its liquid. No odor really. last tues. at the doc i was almsot 4cm dilated, 80% effaced and -1 station. i have another ob apt on monday...but i heard its really dangerous if it is my water breaking...i just dont want to look stupid at the hospital if it turns out to be just like me leaking pee or something!!??advice?

to go swimming in a lake? at my last doc. apt., I was dialated 3 1/2 almost 4, 85% effaced, -1 station. Ive been having contractions, but not real bad ones. I tried calling my doc today to ask this question because were going to the lake tomorrow for the fourth, but they were closed early due to the holiday! I just want to make sure since im already dialated (and could very well be more dialated now) that swimming in a lake wont give me an infection. I had my membranes swept at that apt. also and im almost positive i lost my mucus plug over the past couple days! Advise? Thanks!

I went 2 the doctor today and i was 3 1/2 almost 4cm dialated completely thinned out. He stripped my membranes. this was all at 2:10pm. I had contractions 10 min. apart starting around 2:55pm. When i got home, i went pee and noticed i was bleeding bright red period blood and there was some small clots in it. my contractions kept up, 10 min apart all the way untill 7pm. then they stopped. Then they started back up at about 8:15pm and are still coming. I am also still bleeding off and on between brownish blood and bright red. do you think I should go to the hospital? or will they send me home?

So, ive been having real bad braxton hicks all day. There different from what they used to be. There a lot stronger but still not regular. Last Wed. I was 2cm dialated and 85% thinned out. Ive heard from a few people that when your close to labor, you have diarrhea. I want to know how true this is and if anyone has experienced this? Ive had three Bm's in less than an hr. (sorry, TMI) Thanks in advance!

I was just reading a question on here about a girl wanting to know if it was safe to eat chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Which it is because it doesnt contain raw eggs. But, one of the answers on there was its ok, just dont eat Soft serve ice cream like at wendys (a frosty). I eat those ALL the time...Does anyone know if this is tru? and why couldnt you be able to eat softserve? besides the extra weight gain which youl get with ANY ice cream!! Thanks!

Does this mean i already lost my mucus plug? and is it normal to have real sharp pains in my pubic area? Its not constant. Only when im moving (walking, stretching, rolling over in bed, pressing the gas/brake when i drive!) I also have a lot of pressure! I will be 38 weeks pregnant on Friday.

Sorry, this question is a little personal and TMI but i gotta know!! Throughout my entire pregnancy, i have had REALLY bad constipation. So bad my doc. made me take 50mg colace 2x a day every day! for the last 2 weeks or so, i havent had to take it because my stools became normal again. Now for the past 2 days or so, I have had diarrhea probably about 2-3x a day. Is this normal and is it a sign of him coming fairly soon? (I know they come when they want. 2 weeks ago, i was 80% thinned out and at -1 station) thanks in advance!!!

Ok, I could list all of these seperate but i thought it would be easier to list them all in 1. PLEASE answer all with your knowledge if your up to it! This is my first pregnancy and im almost ready to pop! :o)

1. How often can you put baby lotion on an infant? and the bed time lotion?

2. Can you put baby lotion Everywhere on a baby boy? (I know not to put nothing on his freshly circumsized penis besides vaseline)

3. How often do you give an infant a sponge bath? And then a regular bath after the cord falls off?

4. Do I start using baby shampoos and soaps right away or is there a certain age to start?

5. When should I use baby powder or diaper rash cream? when he gets a rash or all the time to prevent one?

6. Should I use the nose sucker everyday or just when i see snot or a booger?

7. Do I still wrap the baby up in a recieving blanket at night even tho its summer and in pajamas?

8. Do I leave socks on at night if his feet are showing?

9. How much do I feed him and after how many ounces do i burp him?

**** I know these are probably common sense questions, but I honestly dont know! Please help! And thank you SOOO much in advance!!

My stomach is as hard as a rock and ive bveen having BH all day off and on and have been for about 2-3 weeks now. I went 2 the Doc 1 1/2 wks ago and was 80% thinned out and at -1 station. Tonight, i just got back from out to eat with my family and now im having horrible pressure "down there" and its kind of moving to the "back" if you know what i mean. I try having a BM but nothing. Not even any gas. Should I call L&D or just wait it out?

Im 37 weeks pregnant tomorrow and my WHOLE life ive slept with a fan on. I Live in Mi where the nights temp. come down to the high 50's, or low 60's. The fan is not in direct view of my sons bassinet but im worried the breeze circulating in the room will make him sick when he finally arrives! It doesnt get real cold but just comfortable, ya know? What do you all think? Thanks in advance!!

Im currently at 36 Weeks and 6 days and im 80% thinned out and at -1 station. Everyone keeps telling me to have lots of sex to make me go into labor quicker. Does this really help and do I have to have an orgasm for it to work?

Right now I am 36 Weeks and 5 days Pregnant with my first baby boy. I know labor comes when it wants and every women is different. I am having contractions but they are very sporadic and not time able yet. I went to the doctor last Thursday and was 80% thinned out and at -1 station (where they can feel the baby's head). I guess what im trying to ask is maybe do you think im close and at what week did you go into labor with your first child? Thanks in advance!!