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New here

ellakelly — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:36:40 GMT

Hello all....

I'm 20 weeks pregnant today and I just stumbled on this site. What a great source of Canadian information! It's SO hard to find information that comes from Canada!

Anyway, just so you can get to know me a bit, I'll be 31 next month, happily married and this is our first. I work full time in a job I love and I live on the East Coast. This is the first child in its generation on my side of the family, and we know we're having a boy. I have been pretty sick since the get go and am still nauseous and throwing up some days. I have gained only about 3 pounds and I'm normal weight to begin with (not overweight, not underweight). I was taking Dilclectin (12 a day!) but it did nothing for me.

I am now starting to think about my options for maternity leave...do I take the 50 weeks? Go back part time after a few months? I don't know. I know that on EI I'll be making less than half my income (I make in the mid 40's, which I know sounds like a good amount but you know how it is, mortgage, car etc). I'm wondering if there are any ladies out there who have gone back earlier than 50 weeks or tried working from home and what their experiences have been? I'd like to put together some kind of proposal to take to my boss in the next little while around what my plans are.

Thanks all, and I'm excited to get to know you!

Hugs and Healthy babies!

Ella

New blog - Top 10 Things for New Moms - Part Deux

online-editor — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:56:13 GMT

Check it out. Let me know what you think!

DUE DATE LIST

Gnat — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 23:17:45 GMT

January

Ajs123 - January 7
Littleaim - January 8
Katesmom - January 24
MrsE - January 27

February

Icegirl - February 3

Gnat - February 3

Sioux - Febuary 5

crysandjim9 - Febuary 8

Lesliemac - Febuary 10

AshleyVC - Febuary 10

Kelz - Febuary 11

angelbear44 - Febuary 22~BOY~

Leopita - February 20

GP2007 - Febuary 27

March

nrich6 - march 2 ~BOY~

Alex2509 - march 4

Linwinroo – march 12
Mapsgirl - march 13

Tonilynneos - March 15 ~GIRL~

cousineau - March 17

Abryson - March 20 ~BOY~

Smiley76 – March 28

April

Momtograce2 - April 10

proudmommy24 - April 11

Blacey - April 21

Slakie - April 25

Brwneldr - April 16- 24 ~BOY~

izzybee - April 23

momof4angels - April 30

May

Aprilfool - May 7

Ashley01 - May 7

Minzy - May 17

LizandChris - May 15

nicky79ca - May 31

June

Imoteda - June 14

July

ncgll - July 10

GenieGirl - July 15

Skylersmama - July 17

AlisonH - July 19

August

Rilynne - August 7

tsloughridge - August 11

FREAKING OUT, WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH ME?

camreilly — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:59:10 GMT

Hello there everyone!....at least that was a friendly one! I am only 8 weeks (I think) preggers and I feel like an emotional wreck! I am so snappy, hurt feeling, and stressed! it seems like every emotion a normal person could feel in a life time, I experience every second of the day, also I am having terrible nightmares and upon wakening I have to think wether it was real or not.

I am also really mad at myself, I cant seem to totally kick the nicotine habit! With my other girls I had no problemo, but with this litta junior it just aint happening. I think I should check myself into a clinic....am I clinically insane? Oh and to top it all off?! wanna hear something disgusting? Sorry, I am gonna tell ya anyways, I have yucky discharge, kinda white and almost chalky...yeah..ewwwww!

Its been 4 years scince my last pregnancy, I just cant remember how it felt then.....maybe my brain is totally shot.

Helpless..... Camilla.

The Top 10 Things All New Moms Need

online-editor — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:09:47 GMT

New blog post!

I'd love to have your comments and additions.

http://blog.parentscanada.com/my_weblog/2008/07/the-top-10-item.html

Pregnant? Still Using Your Cell Phone?

meemee — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:58:12 GMT

Let's see if this new study has impacted Canadian mommies and moms-to-be.

Cell phones and pregnancy

online-editor — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:17:35 GMT

Did you hear of the recent results that cell phones MAY harm your fetus during pregnancy? Apparently there's a new study that says it may be necessary to curb cell phone use during pregnancy. Does anyone have more info on this or thoughts?

Anyone Single and Pregnant or am I the only one?

rasali — Fri, 25 May 2007 17:41:08 GMT

Its not what I would have planned but I find myself, but I am 7 months pregnant and the father has shown no interest in being involved. I think if left to my own, I would'nt feel so bad about it, but with EVERYONE constantly asking me about the father and making assumptions about how happy he must be, its very depressing sometimes. Everything is geared towards happy couples having babies together. I just want everyone to know I'm a happy (all beit very tired and sick) single mother having another baby and I can't wait to meet my new bundle of joy!

Teen Pregancy... Help me

pregnant_17 — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:16:44 GMT

I am a 17 year old and I have found out that I am pregnant and I don't know what to do.... I have no Family that I know of and I am in desperate need of info on Pregnancy and birth and the whole shebang! I really need help because I don't know what is Happening ... though I have walked to the Library and read alot of books about pregnancy I still need Help! PLease...

spacing between kids?

ejsmom — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:30:42 GMT

we're hoping to try for another child very soon. what's the best age to space your kids out? obviously we don't have complete control but i've heard two years is not great - three years is better.

what's the best time to introduce a new baby to the family???

When did you feel the baby move during second pregnancy??

ecj — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:06:46 GMT

Hello,

Well I'm 13 weeks along now, I haven't felt the baby move yet, but I can't wait to!! I guess after knowing what it feels like and how it makes things "better and real" With my first son it was 18-19 weeks. I'm already showing and already in maternity clothes, some of the books I have say it can happen as early as 14 weeks with the second baby. We've already seen the baby and have an amazing 4D picture, but I want to feel him/her move!!!

Can anyone relate? Or when did you feel your second child move during pregnancy??

Weekend warriors!

online-editor — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:45:27 GMT

New blog post is up today featuring info on different methods of getting baby/child to sleep well. This is always a big topic for new moms and dads!

You can check out the "sleep secrets" post entitled Cry Baby at http://blog.parentscanada.com

single and pregnat needs your advice

dutchesshairstore — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:30:46 GMT

hello,

im a mother of a 3year old boy.i had him when i was 21 not bad considering i was over 18 did i mention im a single mother?? well now im pregnant with my second child 9weeks to be exact and the father and i have been having alot of conflicts primarly coz he cant man up and be responsible anyway thats not issue the issue is they discovered a fibroid and if it grows they might have to remove it well remove my whole uterus, im caught with the decision to abort and risk never having a child. or haivng the second child on my own but it being the last.i never had the family support with my first one and this time my friends are really supporting me but they all have their opinions leaving me confused as ever.if you were in my shoes what would you do???

When did you need to start wearing maternity clothes?

LizandChris — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:22:47 GMT

Hi girls,

I am just going into my ninth week now...not showing yet, but I am noticing that some of my bras and my pants are getting a little more fitted around the waist.
So I can get an idea of what to expect, when did you find that you needed to start wearing maternity clothes?? I know that everyone is different.. but any help would be appreciated. Basically, I am wondering if i will need to buy before Christmas.

Thanks everyone for your help!!!

Baby Shower before due date

icegirl — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:56:11 GMT

Hello expectant Mommies! I was wondering what everyone thought of having a baby shower before the baby is born? My cousin and aunts are planning a shower for me in November and I will be 6mths then which is very sweet of them. They thought having it before Christmas was a good idea and I'll be "too big" in Jan. as I'm due first week in February. A woman at work commented to me that it is "bad luck" to have the shower before the baby....I think it is a preference. I have been healthy up until this point and my family would support me if something "tragic" happened. Please share your thoughts...

Cheers, Erika

32 week pregnant-itchy skin

varsha226 — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:53:06 GMT

Hi I am new on this forum,

Today only I joined this site.

I am 32 week pregnant and from last 3 days I started getting problem of itchy skin. Initailly it started on my tummy. After scratching red dots started appering (normally if you scratch for long time how it appears; smaller than mosqueto bite) Now it started on my leg and hands too. It drives me crazy in night.

Is it normal to have itchiness on hand and leg along with tummy?

I know people says its normal to get itchy on tummy at its streching.

Please advice... Thanks

Due in late summer/fall in Edmonton?

his_moonfyre — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:31:46 GMT

Hi there,

I just found this website and wondered if there were any moms here that are dues this fall in Edmonton ? It would be nice to talk to other moms due around the same time in our city!

I am due Oct 12, 2008 with my 6th child.

OBGYN Referral Edmonton

erinsugar — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:05:57 GMT

I'm just pregnant with my first, and have no idea how to choose an OBGYN, and I don't have friends with babies to ask. Anyone know a good one in Edmonton, or what I should be looking for? What are good questions to ask?

And what is the general opinion of a male vs. female doctor? My GP has always been a male, but for my OBGYN, I'm not sure I want a man. Also, how far along should I be before I go?

Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Confused

rippergable — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:55:39 GMT

I have been feeling like I have butterflies in my stomach for about a week now, and along with it have had a constant headach, feeling tired, light headed, and a few other things. Today I went to the hospital to find out if I was pregnant. I feel very different from what I used to. I had a uring test and it came back negative. I got my mentrual cycle at the hospital, but it is very unusual compared to what it normally is. It is light and usually it is heavy. I also had some pink/brown almost tissue like discharge I guess you would call it. I am still feeling the same and can't figure it out. I heard that some people have had negative uring results, but when they got a blood test it came back positive. If anyone could give me some advice or is could help me figure this out it would be much appreciated as I am on medications that could be harmful if I am indeed pregnant. Thank you for your time.

Liquid or Chewable Pre-Natal

danusia — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:34:25 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I have a hard time swallowing pills and so I'm looking for either liquid or chewable prenatal vitamins. I found one called Source of Life Liquid Prenatal by Nature's Plus at the health food store at Sherway Gardens (Toronto, ON) but now they are out and I've been waiting 2 weeks. I've been calling around to other health food stores and no one seems to carry liquid prenatal vitamins.

If anyone has recently bought any recently I would LOVE the information.

Thanks!

Herbal Teas?

ecj — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:37:14 GMT

I recieved several lose leaf and bagged herbal teas for Christmas this year. The only thing is, I don't know if they are safe to drink. I know that Rasberry tea isn't reccommened but other then that I'm lost. I haven't been able to drink coffee due to morning sickness, but would love a cup of tea!!

Does anyone know what is safe and what isn't? Or where I can find out? (Mother risk wasn't much help)

Thanks!!

Regina SK

HotMami — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 21:34:51 GMT

I am due in 12 wks with my second baby. I gave birth to the first in calgary but we are living in Regina now. Can anyone tell me what the mat wqard is like? i am very nervous, i am not very comfortable with my doctor, she rushes my appointements, doesnt awsner my question totally, and jsut says weird stuff like i am only barley half way through my pregnancy but i am 7 months, she tried to send me for my diabetes test (the one where you drink that sugary stuff) early i didnt have it until 28 wks with my last and read that it shouldnt be done until 28 wks, so i am a bit uncomfortable, also i heard sask has a bad health care sysytem so just wondering if anyone could tell me a bt about it.

also i have gained 16lbs so far, all belly i actaully look thinner everywhere else. At 7 months i thought 16bs was average that what iw as at this time with my last and i only gained 28lbs with her. my doctor told me i gained to much, and to only eat meat and veggies. i dont think dieting while pregnant is good, i dont eat like a pig i eat like i always do.

Pregnant and frustrated with son (age2)

ecj — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:16:24 GMT

Hello all.
So I'm about 8-10 weeks along, very happy that we will be seeing number 2 soon! But this pregnancy is sooo much different then my last one. I am exhausted, cranky all the time and I have absolutely no patience. My son is 2 1/2 and he is wonderful, bright and funny. But in the last 2-3 weeks, all I've done is get angry or frustrated at him. I know it's not fair to him but I just have no patience. I have found myself raising my voice or giving him a time out for things that aren't a big deal. I'm sure that it is the surrounding circumstances that are having an impact as well (new job- 2 weeks days then 2 weeks evenings until 11pm, don't get to sleep till after midnight etc...) I was looking forward to having the evening shift so I could stay home with him during the day and see him. But I am finding myself miserable with him at home with me. I have no extra energy to do anything with him. and have resorted to putting him into day care when I don't really "need" to so I can get rest during the day before my shift at 3. sigh, I feel like a crappy mum, who feels horrible because I just don't have the energy to do anything with my son. Never mind the guilt I feel towards both him and my husband. (who has had to pick up all the slack after working all day)
anyone experiencing this? anyone having trouble keeping up with other children during first trimester? any tips??

Doctor a bit cold...

fascha — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:59:23 GMT

Went to my family doctor on Wednesday to confirm my blood test and also I guess for any questions I might have had and I asked her when I would be seeing her again and she said something like "i<nsert percentage> end in miscarriage, we don't even know if this is going to go" and I thought ... WOW... I think she must have failed bedside manner miserably. It's strange because she is usually really nice and patient and I don't know... am I being hormonal??? LOL

Is it safe to dye your hair while pregnant?

HotMami — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:56:51 GMT

I am 23 wks prenant with my second child. I want to dye my hair before christmas because it is pretty faded. I dont bleach it i just dye it brown adn was wondering if it is safe? i read that it is ok but was wondering what others thought?

Sex Determination

ashleydrich — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:08:05 GMT

Hello... I am new but not pregnant (yet). My husband and I are just newlywed and are waiting before we even try but we are coming at a cross roads over finding out the sex of the baby before it's born. I am a total planner and do not like surprises...

So what do you women think... I want to find out the sex before hand but my husband doesn't. Can this work? Can I know and he doesn't? Also I am getting a LOT of slack from family members because I want to know... they say it's all about the surprise about not about knowing beforehand. How have others dealt with that? Should I just not find out and share this moment with my husband or what? I am so confused!!! HELP!!!

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Confused & Need Help

pumpkinhead — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:06:03 GMT

So I'm new to this whole process, and am a little confused. I'm really hoping there might be someone out there who might be able to shed some light for me. Here's the scoop...

My partner and I have been trying to conceive for a few months, and I just found out I was pregnant last week. I did the test on the day my period was due because I suspected I was pregnant; I'm usually like clockwork... I know what minute of what hour of what day to be in the bathroom to expect the monthly visit. The home test was positive. I went to my doctor the next day for a test. The urine test was negative, but the blood test was positive. My doctor indicated that due to the low levels of hormone detected in the test I was probably in my first or second week. I've been doing some reading via the internet and on many sites it indicates if you have missed an expected period you are pregnant and in your fourth week... so now I'm confused. If the first day of my last cycle was August 22, and I was supposed to ovulate the week of September 3 - 7, and found out I was pregnant on September 19 (the day I was due for my cycle), then where am I in terms of weeks? Which is it, the second, third or fourth week as today's date?

I'm seeing my doctor the week after Thanksgiving for my first visit, but want to put my mind at rest until then. If there is anyone out there that may be able to shed some light, I would really appreciate it.

Signed Confused but incredibly excited!

Tetralogy of Fallot

devilrose21@msn.com — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:11:03 GMT

Hi, I am 8 months pregnant and my son will be born with a congenital heart defect called tetralogy of fallot. I was wondering if there was anyone else who was going through the same thing. He will need open heart surgery some time after birth. If we're lucky he will make it to 6 months of age before needing the surgery. In every other way he is developing normally. I have great doctors but I would still like to make contact with someone else who might understand what is happening.

new mother, problems with family and problem coping with the step child

devorika — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:56:55 GMT

well hi, im Katlan, im an expecting mother, and well all i can say is that im extremely nervous about this pregnancy, well im only 18 ( yes i know im young), but my parents are giving my "facts" on that i should put the child up for adoption cause they think i am not ready for it finacially and food wise, meanwhile my boyfriend( the father of the baby), has a great job but it takes him out of town and hes only staying with job till the baby is born... i dont know what to say to them anymore, cause when they have issues (my parents) they bring it up when my bf is out of town..

Now i have another issue with my step son.. his mother had been a dead beat for over a year, never calling her own son and comming to see him on a regualr basis.. at this time my step son and i developped this awesome bond that his own father didnt understand, which was the best feeling in the world, but now all of a sudden his mother is starting to make these calls to him, and now, my step son is starting to whin, cry like mad, ever since hes been talking to his mother, hes throwing more tantrums and arguing with teachers at schools, and now, my step son looks at me like im just another person i have no idea what to do any more either can anyone help me?

Working Past Three Months

chocolateicingcg — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:53:36 GMT

What if my water breaks while I'm at work? Has this ever happened to anyone else? Also, has anyone ever been turned down for a job, because they were pregnant? I know this is pregnancy discrimination and I've already been on the phone to the proper sources about it, but they say there's not all that much they can do. On one hand, I'm wondering why the law makes such a big deal out of it, because maybe they're doing me a favor by not hiring me, incase my water does break at work. But, on the other hand, what about those people that don't have very much money and desperately need a job, even though they're six months pregnant? I suppose, they could always get welfare to pay their rent, but once they're on their own, it's not like they can go back to the situation they were in before. So, say, I just needed to save $2,000 while pregnant, in order to take the baby with me after it's born, while in pursuit of stardom in and around Hollywood... Should I go for the job that doesn't discriminate and just pray my water will break while I'm at home?

C-SECTION

hafsakh — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:36:33 GMT

first of all HELLO to you alli am new to this site.yesterday the doctor told me that i ll be having a C SECTION in oct .so i am just scared cause this is going to be my first time ,so anyone here who had a C-SECTION before.how was your experience ??is it very painful

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Pregnant 6 months after the birth of my first child

HotMami — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:18:35 GMT

my husband and i just found out we are having another baby. 6 months ago i had a beautiful little girl. We are a little worried about a few things. I have herd it is not good to get pregnant within in a year of giving birth, we are also moving to regina from calgary which is very stressfull for us and i am worried about the stress effecting the baby, i am about 4 weeks along. Also i have just finished school and was hoping to start into my new field of work but am worried nobody will hire me because i am pregnant. we are a young couple i am 21 he is 23, we are constantly being judge by our age, we dont party, we are responsible and hard working, he has been in the same feild of work for 5 years and i have just finished school, we just bought a car and are hopinh to buy a house within 6 months. so many people tell us that we are too young and dont think people our age are capable of having a good marriage. we are very in love and have a very good relationship. our families are vey supportive, i dont know why i care so much what other people think when i should only care about the people important to us think which they all know we ar ment for eachother. i just hate going to the doctor or out anywhere pregnant and hav epeople give us judging looks. I am wondering if anyone have advice on dealing with the stress of movin , being judged and being a younger parent, i find it difficult to meet friends because alot of people our age just want to party we would like to meet couples with children but it is hard especially now we are moving to a new province, as well as dealing with pregnancy and already having a baby.

moms to be niagara???

greenfamily — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:29:08 GMT

Hey everybody looking for some moms to be in niagara region
Im in St.Catharines
It would be nice to meet some people goign through the same things and
having kids around the same age
Send me a msg

Thisismine30@hotmail.com
On facebook as well

Prenatal Pilates in Toronto

caroline! — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 07:25:39 GMT

Does anyone know of a good yet inexpensive prenatal Pilates course in Toronto? Preferably downtown or accessible by TTC?

Thanks!

Not sure how this due date thing works

tshuter — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:17:27 GMT

I have a funny situation. I have done pregnancy tests before, and none of them have ever been positing. I know there was one day when we had a condom break (I am not on birth control, as I am allergic). I have done 4 different pregnancy tests all of which have shown the positive line (just very faintly, but it is there). I went to the doctor and their test was the same - he told me he couldn't tell whether I was pregnant or not, because the line was faint it could just be too wet or something. He gave me a pee cup and told me to bring it back again in a week. Anyways, I waited another 3 days and did another home pregnancy test and this time the positive line was definately there and darker - not as dark as the normal line that is always there whether you are pregnant or not, but it really showed this time. It has been 40 days since my last period and I know that I am pregnant. Anyways, I have filled out the online due date calculators with the date of conception and they keep telling me that I am 4 weeks, when I know that I am 2 1/2. Is there a different way of calculating this? Some of them say that I am 16 days or 4 weeks. I know that 16 days is not 4 weeks. My date of conception was June 23rd? Any help?

First signs of pregnancy?

jasper17 — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:11:53 GMT

Just wondering what some of the first signs of pregnancy everyone had? We are actively TTC and I am not late yet, but have had some discomfort in my lower stomach. IT almost feels like a big bubble inside; some pressure. Anyone have this feeling before you found out you were pregnant? Kinda like a stomachache.

pregnancy and exercise

storm chaser — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:12:49 GMT

Hi there. My name is Aimee and I am new to the board. My husband and I are expecting our first child. My due date is Mar 5 2008. I am about five weeks pregnant. I am a hard working woman with a physically demanding job. I love to Box and train with kick boxing. Now that I'm pregnant, can i still do these exercises or will it hurt the growing baby? Any helpful adivce for an active woman? Thank you!!

New

newbie07 — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:06:15 GMT

Hello

I'm new here, did alot with canadian bride when we were planning our wedding and everything was so helpful there I thought I'd come and check this out..

I found out I'm approx 7 weeks preg and was feeling extremly sick and then today I felt perfectly fine....is this normal?

Thanks