Posts by kateaton

I was recently diagnosed with "the beginnings of bv" via culture that my mw did.  She initially suggested I see my primary for antibiotics, but I'm very hesitant to go that route (especially right away).  Although, I do know...

thanks so much Cynthia- I will post to Jennifer!

It's been 5 years since I've given birth and I'm still having a rough time.  I wonder if I've just forgotten all the discomforts of getting big or if this is just harder this time around.     I had cramping and hip...

I'm just curious what others experience when they are going through a growth spurt.  I feel like I go through these days where I feel all sorts of weird uncomfortable things and other days I'm fine.  I feel like I've been...

I am aware of the risk of preterm labor, although my mw didn't seem overly concerned about that- I think especially because there weren't strong bv indicators, but only the beginnings of it. I'd love to see statistics on how many women...

Anyone else just feeling exhausted?  I'm a little over 26 weeks and the fatigue seems to be returning with a vengence.  It feels like the first trimester again, where it's painful to do anything and I feel constantly sleepy....

Has anyone had to deal with bv during pregnancy?  I was just diagnosed as having "the beginnings of BV" per the culture my mw did last week.  I had her check me due to symptoms of burning while urination, slight itching and...

So, I just spoke with my mw who informed me that a culture I had done last week came back showing "the beginnings of BV".  I had her test me b/c I was having vague vaginal irritation and occasional itching (also burning when I...

I'm feeling very anxious about nothing being done too.... well, because nothing has literally been done!  We have several major projects that need to be accomplished before we can start even cleaning out the baby's room....

When dd2 was born dd1 was 15 months old.  I successfully nursed.... my only challenges were with thrush/latch issues.  We saw an awesome lactation consultant and overcame those things after a few weeks.  I did buy a few...