As many of you said, hitting the second trimester and waiting for the anti-depressants to be out of my system would possibly lead to feeling better ( Read more... )

I know from previous posts that What to Expect has gotten very mixed reviews. A friend of mine (my only friend who has a baby actually) just recommended it, and I wanted to see what your opinions were and why ( Read more... )

yooperchild's post reminded me of something I had been wondering, but since it's kind of the opposite question I figured I'd make a new post ( Read more... )

One of my friends from high school is pregnant, about five weeks along. When I first became pregnant (and up until now, really!), I began wanting to devour as much information as I could, and I think my friend will be the same. Difference is, she has a graduate degree in biology and is quite scientifically-focused in her thinking. I'm sure she'll ( Read more... )

Hi everyone! I'm hoping you can help me out. I am not pregnant, but I just found out my sister is. She's 21 and isn't with the baby's father, so the reaction has generally been negative. My other sisters were so mean to her about it, teasing her and asking her if she should be eating everything she put in her mouth. I have mixed feelings on the ( Read more... )

So, I know some of us haven't graduated to motherhood quite yet, but some of you have! And I have a really weird question ( Read more... )

Slightly off topic, but ( Read more... )

Wow, when I post, I really post. My second post in two days! Blame it on the snow.

Anyhow, do you guys have any good recommendations on books that will get you through the first year of parenting? I have absolutely no idea how to care for a baby and need an outline pretty much. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I haven't been around a newborn since ( Read more... )

I have been before just either lurker or a watcher, ony commenting on a few things but now I feel I can actualy post something here of further worth ( Read more... )

What book or website would you recommend as a basic pregnancy guide for someone who has reading difficulties?

I'd like to find a book (to give as a gift) that isn't too overwhelming and doesn't have too much on each page.

If you know of any good DVDs that would be great also.

Thank you!