Posts by puffingirl

I am so incredibly grateful for all the replies. It is such an amazing relief to hear that others have experienced this and still experienced positive outcomes. Just not feeling like a monster of a person for having these thoughts...

It feels awful to even write this but I know that I can't keep it totally locked inside.... I'm pregnant with my 1st, after a miscarriage earlier in the year, and am starting to feel like the whole idea was a mistake. I agonized for...

I'm taking progesterone supplements for that very reason. The side effects aren't pleasant, so I don't think I'd want to take it unless it was clearly needed (and some days I still don't really want to take it). Can you ask about...

This topic came up in our house last night. DH has been feeling really stressed lately and is clenching his jaw a lot. We were talking about how he needs to find some ways to relieve his stress in healthy ways, and he says, "Sex...

Thanks, mama. I would have never have thought of that one, but I'm willing to give anything a shot!

I'm in my 1st trimester and have athlete's foot for the 1st time. Ugh. Anyone know of any safe, natural remedies that might help? I have read that tea tree oil is not advised during pregnancy, so my original idea is down the tubes. ...

Has anyone consulted an herbalist during their pregnancy? I go to acupuncture regularly, which helps a good deal, but am still suffering with some difficult discomforts, despite my best efforts at small meals, food choices, etc. My...

I'm just over 7 weeks along and feel wretched almost all the time. Thankfully I haven't had vomiting, but I'm either queasy or in pain from massive acid reflux. I'm so tired that I can barely get through the day. Work is really hard...