Aiden's Mommy

I've been horrible sick the past few days and I'm 18wks pregnant. I'm curious if very forceful cough can hurt the baby?

I'm currently 17wks 5day and I have a terrible chest cold and I finally caved and decided to take some Robitussin DM (on my list of approved medications). I was only going to take half of the dosage (1 teaspoon). I realized after the fact that I grabbed the tablespoon cup instead of the teaspoon cup, so I ended up taking 1 tablespoon (equals 3 teaspoons). I'm now worried, since I took over the recommended dosage.

Recommended dosage: 2 teaspoons

I'm currently Active Duty Air Force and I would like to switch to USMCR. However, my term is not up until early 2015. The MC recruiter told me that they can't/won't do inter-service transfers/conditional release for the AIr Force. Is it true that they really can't or does he not want to do the leg work?

I re-enlisted last year in the Air Force and I received a re-enlistment bonus, which put my contract through May 30, 2015. I am now interested in going in the Marine Corps Reserve and I really don't want to wait until the end of my contract since that will put me one month shy of 11 years. I would prefer to go into the Marines in about 1.5-2yrs (I'm pregnant currently). I know with the proper paperwork and talking to the right people I could change branches, but what happens since I signed with an SRB? Will I have to give that money back or what? Thanks!

I'm curious which of my medal/ribbons will transfer for Air Force to Marine Corps? A website or a reg would be helpful as well. This is what I have:

Air Force Achievement Medal (one oak leaf cluster)

Outstanding Unit Award (One oak leaf cluster)

Air Force Good Conduct Medal (one oak leaf cluster)

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism (Expeditionary)

Global War on Terrorism (Service)

Korea Defense Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (gold border)

Longevity Service Award

NCO Professional Military Education Graduate

Air Force Training Ribbon

Also, would I be able to wear any ribbons/medal that transfer at boot camp graduation?

I am looking to switch from Active Duty Air Force to Marine Corps Reserve. I know for at least the Air Force and the Army to go into the Reserves you have to see a Reserve recruiter. Is it the same for the Marine Corps Reserve or can you just see any recruiter? Thank you!

Not a huge country fan, but I have a few songs here and there on my Ipod and I'm looking to add a few more.

If you could only listen to 20 country songs for the rest of your life what would they be?

I am in the Air Force stationed in Colorado and I just found out recently that my Uncle, who lives in Tucson, has taken a turn for the worst and may not make it through the week. After talking to family I won't be going to Tucson, but instead I am going to write a letter. I am having a hard time about what to put in there.and was looking for some advice. Thanks!

I am attending my friend's wedding the 1st weekend in Oct. in Ohio. I also just had a baby a few months ago, so I am having a hard time figuring out what dress would look nice for the occasion, temperature, and for my body type that is still trying to lose the baby weight. I am also a bit of a tomboy, so any help you can provide would be great.

Pictures of different styles would be awesome! :)

So, I'm looking into joining a gym and Bally's is the closest to my house. I am looking for some honest opinions from current Bally members to see if its worth it or if its worth the extra drive to 24hr fitness.

I am doing a tour on Sunday to check it out.

Hello, I am scheduled to head back to work next week after my 6 weeks off postpartum. I will be able to fit back into my ABU/BDU's, but my blues are another story. I am having a hard time finding anything saying that I can't still wear my maternity blues. Is there anything out there regarding this? Thanks!

I am looking for a baby carrier that my husband can use. He is a big guy (about 350lbs.). Any help?

I am exclusively pumping and giving formula as a last resort when my little one eats more frequently than I can pump. Anyways, how much should he be eating? He always seems to want to eat every hour and a half at 3.5oz, so I up'ed it to 4oz, but is that enough or too much?

I saw the answer to this about 6 months ago, but I can't seem to find on here. I am looking for an online baby book that can be bounded up into a hard copy after you are done with it... Does anyone know the site?

I have been exclusively pumping for my son since he was one week old (breastfeeding wasn't working out for the two of us) and now he is almost 3 weeks old.

I pump on average every 3-4 hrs and I get about 3.5oz total and my son eats about 3 oz. everytime.

My question is, does this sound about right, as far as what I am doing? Should I be pumping more often or can I go longer? Is my son eating enough? Any good web resources?

Thanks for the help.

I have 39w 3 days and starting at 5:30PM MST last night I have been having bad cramping and the occasional contraction. I went to bed around 11PM and woke up around 7:30 this morning and I'm having horrible cramping still. How long should I wait to call the doctor? I'm not really having regular contractions, but I am in pain. Is this the start of labor and the contractions will come later?

I just don't want to go up to the hospital, just to be sent home. But, I don't want to sit here in agony if its real...

I got back from my OB appointment a bit ago. I am about 2-3cm dilated. She did a membrane stripping (which hurt, BTW) and now I'm having a bit of cramping. Any chance of going into labor soon? I am 39w 1d along.

So, I had horrible lower back pain this morning, so I left work to go home and rest. It has only come back one other time today. Now, I have a bit of cramping around the belly button region and my groin (vagina area) feel like its tearing a bit when I walk around. (I had this feeling on and off for a few weeks, but its more noticeable today). I have also been having green feces and having to go about every 30 min. Does this sound like the start of real labor? About how long do I have to go before I should call L&D? I don't want to wait forever if its real, but I don't want to go up there just to be sent home....

Thanks! :)

So, I didn't develop stretch marks until around my 36 week mark. Since those developed so late, do these have a better chance of going away after I have the baby or does it not matter when they developed and I'm doomed to have them forever?

I'm almost 39 weeks now...