Posts by TheMommy

I really don't have any other ideas!  Since tomorrow is Monday, call your doctor and see if you can get in to be checked.  If you get a high fever again overnight, I would probably go to the ER.  Okay-- here's a...

UTIs can happen to anyone, but women get them more often than men.  They can just happen when somehow bacteria gets into the urethra.   They are actually very common, especailly if you are sexually active. For it to cause...

Sometimes  UTI that has started to infect the kidneys will cause back pain.  I think you should see your doctor, since kidney infections can be really serious.  Any urinary symptoms?  Even if the answer is no, you...

Hi There,    I had some pretty awful pelvic pain Sunday night into Monday.  Throughout the week it has improved, and now (Friday) I feel a lot better.  I've heard that nursing increases the risk of cysts, and...

Cereal is expensive!  The more oatmeal we eat for breakfast, the better our budget. 

I really appreciate all the thoughtful responses!     We already eat mostly rice and beans...  but in terms of our money situation I would call it tight, but not desperate or keeping me up at night.  That said,...

Hi!    Out of curiousity, how many of you make financial considerations a major part of deciding on having more kids?  We are debating #3, but many of our choices, including driving compact cars, would have to be...

Thanks!  I hope that is just what it is... which means it will pass before too long.   

Hi!     I'm trying to figure out how to get through this.  My 15 mo. old is still a happy, active nurser, and I'm glad about that.  I don't really want to wean, but lately my nipples really hurt when he nurses....

Thanks, MegBoz--  I wonder the same thing about the c-section rate, but I'm also a huge worrier, and since I know when I ovulated, I personally wouldn't want to go past 42 weeks.  I terms of PP care, they say the mother...