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Pregnancy Number Two

by sconway

03 May 2011 05:54 AM

It became clear that our 18 month old needed a sibling. We had reached the point that we felt it was a good time to start trying for another baby.

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The Woes of Nonconception

by sconway

06 Apr 2011 10:34 AM

We were ready! I had done my research! I had read countless books, starting taking Folic Acid, found a prenatal workout, began to improve my diet, interviewed midwives, and even bought my first maternity shirt. We had decided five months earlier that we would start trying in four or five months.

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Testing, Testing 123

by Meredith Ethington

16 Mar 2011 01:11 PM

When I decided to get pregnant the second time around, I was so excited. With my first pregnancy, it took 4 months before we got pregnant, but the second time, it took one shot. Yes, one!! We are very fortunate to not have had any issues with trying to conceive up to this point in our lives.

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Get Your Body Ready

by Meredith Ethington

07 Mar 2011 02:26 PM

If you are trying to conceive, then you are probably wondering what, if anything can you do to optimize your chances of having a happy, healthy, safe pregnancy. Getting your body ready is a great start.

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Statistics for Getting Pregnant

by Meredith Ethington

04 Feb 2011 01:52 PM

I was watching a local talk/news show this morning, and was interested in their story, "Why Can't I Get Pregnant?" . I was surprised by some of the statistics quoted.

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Lose Weight Before Getting Pregnant?

by Meredith Ethington

28 Jan 2011 02:22 PM

If you know that you are going to be trying to have a baby soon, it sounds crazy to think of trying to lose weight first. What's the point right? However, I did that with both of my kids. I lost about 20 lbs.

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What Happened to My Patience?

by Kim Neyer

07 Jan 2011 09:18 PM

I am so frustrated tonight. It has been about eight months since we started trying to get pregnant with our second child and I received definite confirmation this morning that we were unsuccessful yet again.

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Understanding Cervical Mucus

by Kim Neyer

27 Dec 2010 09:31 PM

Cervical mucus is a very important component of conception. Without it, sperm has no chance of ever reaching the egg. Cervical mucus aids conception by protecting the sperm from your body's acidic environment and providing easy transportation to the egg.

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When Will You Ovulate Again?

by Kim Neyer

24 Dec 2010 01:45 PM

When you first start getting your period again after having a baby, or when you're just getting off birth control, the big question that lays heavily on your mind is when you will start ovulating again. You may not realize, but you can get your period without ovulating.

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The Pros and Cons of Testing Often

by Kim Neyer

28 Nov 2010 11:21 PM

One of the big questions that comes up when we talk about home pregnancy tests is when you should test and how often. While it is a personal decision, there are both pros and cons to testing early and often. Here are a few: Pros: 1.

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