A while back my sister left a message on my mom's answering machine, saying "Hi mom, we had a baby girl..." and then she goes on to describe the birth of her daughter and how cute she was, basically leaving an audio record of this wonderful occasion. For some reason I thought it would be a good idea to save this recording.
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posted by anonymous
on May 15, 2013 -
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My brother and his wife are expecting their (first) baby girl in a week or two. From a relative's point of view, what do the first days/weeks look like? I.e. what is expected of me, what can I help with, what should I avoid, etc.
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posted by Foci for Analysis
on Dec 31, 2012 -
27 answers
YANAD or a pharmacist, etc., but maybe you give me some idea how long I need to take my birth control pill before it is effective as contraception.
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posted by Kriesa
on Dec 19, 2012 -
7 answers
30 years ago, next week, my daughter was born. I need a soundtrack for an early life slideshow I have made.
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posted by unliteral
on Oct 21, 2012 -
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24 weeks pregnant, facing bedrest and woefully underprepared for the birth of this surprise baby. FMLA, bedrest and c-section questions inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 9, 2012 -
24 answers
I'm looking into having a midwife assisted birth in the Iowa City area in March. Anybody have any suggestions? I am completely unfamiliar with the options available there.
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posted by Foam Pants
on Aug 20, 2012 -
5 answers
Please suggest, preferably with specific links, images that are metaphors for birth to be used for focusing on and creating visualizations during labor.
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posted by Xalf
on Feb 7, 2012 -
29 answers
Interested in ordering birth control pills from Canada to the US. Is this a good idea? If so, how do you do it?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2012 -
5 answers
Is the moodiness caused by birth control something I should power through, or is it time to call it quits on this brand?
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posted by macrowave
on Dec 12, 2011 -
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Ms. Gogomickey just found out her birth father is from the Basque region of Spain. Any suggestions how to start a search given the extreme language barrier? She has a name and other specific information.
posted by gogomickey
on Nov 29, 2011 -
9 answers
Please tell me about your hypnobirthing experiences. I would like to hear if it worked for you or especially if it didn't - why and why not - and I am specifically looking for information about your hypnobirthing classes.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2011 -
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My wife is due to give birth in the next three weeks or so. I'm interested to hear the experiences of other men about the day their wife or parter gave birth and also what the first few days and weeks thereafter were like.
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posted by Effigy2000
on Nov 3, 2011 -
35 answers
What are good birth control options for a 41-year-old woman who hasn't entirely given up the chance of having children?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 10, 2011 -
24 answers
I need to find the fastest way to obtain a certified copy of my Ohio birth certificate from out of state (to apply for a passport).
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posted by Unsomnambulist
on Oct 4, 2011 -
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The internet is freaking me out about Yaz and I am looking for more common sense answers to my concerns rather than 'This will medicine will give you blood clots and kill you.'. More specific details inside about me, and my health and my concerns.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Does not going into spontaneous labor with my first pregnancy indicate that I will likely not go into spontaneous labor with my next pregnancy? In other words: will I be induced again?
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posted by kristymcj
on Jun 14, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm looking for a NJ birth/death record for a baby who only lived a short time during the 50's.
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posted by runnergirl
on Jun 9, 2011 -
5 answers
If you or your partner gave birth to a stillborn, did you choose to see/hold it after the delivery? How did you make that decision, and if you did decide to see/hold the child, what did you take away from the experience?
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posted by anonymous
on May 30, 2011 -
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Been on Mercilon contraceptive pill for years. Have come off and almost immediately gained 2 kg (in 3 weeks) and when I weigh on my fat measuring scales my fat content has shot up. a) has anyone else had this on this particular Pill, b) do I have to work on the weight gain like you normall would (limit calories in, maximise calories out) or will it balance on its own. I was on a blood pressure pill while on the pill, thought it was that that was taking advantage of increasing my weight (my usual side effect on bp meds) so came off that and bp is fine. But weight still going up.
Have seen this http://ask.metafilter.com/74594/How-long-does-it-take-for-the-hormones-to-leave-my-system but is not specific about this pill / how to get the weight off / the fat thing.
Anonymous as a bit personal for me!
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2011 -
4 answers
Should we stay or should we go? Make a big international move as a pregnant couple or with a tiny baby? Lots of (possibly) relevant details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2011 -
25 answers
I'm taking amoxicillin for a UTI and I'm on birth control pills. I had unprotected sex. From what I understand, antibiotics could make birth control pills less effective. Will the amoxicillin affect the morning after pill also? I'm uninsured so I'm turning here for help.
posted by squirtle
on Apr 9, 2011 -
8 answers
I am in need of birth control but extremely intolerant to hormonal methods. I need something more reliable than just condoms. I've been on pretty much every brand of pill and any hormonal methods seem to give me unmanageable depression and yeast infections that never ever go away. I do not ever want kids and would get sterilized only I can't afford it.
I have heard about copper IUDs but I've heard a lot of things about women have stupidly heavy flows and awful unmanegable cramps with them. I'm concerned about a heavier flow because I"m prone to anemia.
Does anyone have any advice? Any expirience with the copper IUD's, or has had similar hormonal issues but found a brand of pill that works well with no side effects?
posted by RampantFerret
on Mar 2, 2011 -
51 answers
I'm giving birth in a few weeks. What can I do for myself now that my husband and I will appreciate later? I'd love to have recipes, things I can order and whatever else you can think of.
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posted by Alison
on Feb 8, 2011 -
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What should I be doing now to prepare for a c-section in approx. 10 weeks' time? And please share your experiences of having a baby with gastroschisis and/ or who is very small.
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posted by goo
on Feb 2, 2011 -
24 answers
Whoa, boy! Or...girl? Newly pregnant. Very, very unexpected. Second kid. What do I differently with this pregnancy?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 3, 2011 -
20 answers
How to negotiate difference of opinion between mum and dad on who should be present at baby's birth?
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posted by Kappi
on Sep 21, 2010 -
88 answers
What should I know / do / bring to help me make it through the pain and exhaustion of giving birth?
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posted by kitcat
on Sep 6, 2010 -
44 answers
After ~37wks of baking, our Little Spark is soon to emerge. Sonogram last week shows breech, size estimates via same sonogram say ~8# so far. Doc is now advising/arranging scheduled C-section. I'm not sure it's the right thing. Can you help me determine if I should push back & how hard?
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posted by batmonkey
on Aug 9, 2010 -
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My sister has asked me to be with her when she gives birth to her first baby this August - yay! I want to be as helpful as I can be, so I'm looking for advice and resources.
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posted by sabotagerabbit
on Jun 21, 2010 -
23 answers
Can you recommend a midwife in Brooklyn? Or anything else about being pregnant and planning care in NYC?
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posted by chelseagirl
on May 26, 2010 -
8 answers
What's most important in choosing a doula - experience, warmth, or views on birth?
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posted by 8k
on Apr 22, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm dealing with some pretty typical just-starting-the-pill anxiety. I was prescribed Micronor today and instructed to start taking them right away (instead of waiting for a particular point in my cycle).
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posted by kella
on Apr 20, 2010 -
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