Posts by pokeyAC

I had my first appointment today and everything was perfect!  We have a picture and we got to see and hear the heartbeat!  I was hoping there were 2 babies in there and there is only 1, but it's a perfect one.  I was...

I'm so sorry!  This is a fine place to share.  Take good care of yourself. 

mrs - The thought of Judith Butler writing a book for kids cracked me up!  I see a picture of her on the cover in a rocking chair and a baby's mobile with faces of famous philosophers and feminist theorists on it.  It would...

Even Consumer Reports recommends not getting ultrasounds after the big 20 week one unless there is specific health issue that needs monitoring.  Its use as a measuring tool is so inaccurate that it causes unnecessary...

Congratulations!    Sending sticky prayers your way. 

I'm so sorry Nerissa!  Take good care of yourselves.  I hope you get your sticky baby soon. 

I think my first level was 9, and they prefer to see it around 12 to 15.  I did yoga, exercise, stress management, acupuncture with herbs and supplements.  More recently I started taking 100mg of b6 each day and that seemed...

I think twice a day is good for OPK's.  As e2w said, you wouldn't want to miss it.  I have read recently that your surge starts in the morning and isn't detectable in your urine for a few hours after.  That's why they...

PETA has vegetarian starter kits I believe.  I also found this guide.  It's much easier to be a vegetarian now than it was when I started.  There are lots of options out there for tasty foods.  It's not all rice and...

Edited because I got confused.  Nevermind.