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Would You Risk Your Life To Have A Child?

by Kimmama

11 Nov 2009 09:50 PM

Ask my husband about when I first started wanting babies and he'll quickly respond, "right away!" Even in our first year of marriage, despite the fact that I'd always said we'd wait four to five years, I wanted to have a baby already. The months passed and the desire grew.

Boost Your Chances of Conception?

by Kimmama

30 Oct 2009 09:51 PM

The study was conducted on intrauterine insemination treatments. Twenty-seven percent of women who lay down for 15 minutes after the procedure went on to have a baby, which is pretty good compared to the seventeen percent who got up and moved around.

How Discontinuing Birth Control Affects Your Body

by Kimmama

28 Sep 2009 07:43 PM

When I stopped taking my birth control, I experienced a range of symptoms that no one ever warned me about. They were very similar to pregnancy symptoms. I was constantly tired. I had headaches all the time. I was really moody and forgetful, and I got really bloated.

Surprise Babies: Emily's Story

by Kimmama

03 Sep 2009 08:23 PM

Last month I told you the story of Heather and Jeremy who were blessed with a little miracle named Lillian. I met Heather on the same website as I met Emily, who also experienced a miracle pregnancy around the same time.

The Miracle of Pregnancy and the Struggle of Waiting

by Kimmama

05 Aug 2009 04:53 PM

Earlier this week I talked about the pain and confusion associated with experiencing an unwanted pregnancy. Equally distressing is the agony of trying to get pregnant, dreaming of a child, and month after month staring at countless negative home pregnancy tests.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Pregnancy Tests

by Kimmama

21 Jul 2009 08:01 PM

If you are trying to get pregnant, it's time to get familiar with the home pregnancy test. There are so many choices to choose from. You now have the option of using a digital or a "line" test.

TTC: Does Position Make a Difference?

by Kimmama

03 Jul 2009 10:22 AM

"Lay on your back, prop up your behind and lay still for at least 10 minutes." That was the advice I received when I was researching ways to improve my odds of getting pregnant right away. I'm talking about what you do after the baby dance.

TTC and Gender Selection

by Kimmama

26 Jun 2009 02:46 PM

When my husband and I first decided to try and have children, we prayed for a son. We were thrilled to welcome a little boy into the world 11 months later. I always wanted a boy first so he could look out for his little sister, that is, if we happen to have a girl in the future.

How to Determine When You Ovulate Through Charting

by Kimmama

10 Jun 2009 03:16 AM

These days, many women use ovulation predictor kits to determine when they ovulate while trying to conceive. These kits can run from $17 for a 7-test kit that you can only use once, to $150 or more for a fertility monitor you use over and over with disposable test sticks.

Don't Let Your TTC Journey Become a Chore

by Kimmama

06 Jun 2009 02:37 AM

When my husband and I first started TTC (trying to conceive), my husband was thrilled about the prospect of frequent "action" and I was in love with the whole process of pinpointing my ovulation date.



Recent Blog Comments
 
Kimmama says...

"Dehydration is definitely a cause for headaches!"

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"I noticed that I had to stay hydrated during pregnancy or I would get headaches."

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