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• February 27, 2008 12:08 a.m.

  I have been married for almost 3 years and finally got pregnant. I am now in my 9th week, but have not enjoyed it yet or got all excited about the pregnancy because I have been more nauseaus than anything else. What I did notice, I loved my meat, but these days, if I can stay without it, I am more than happy to. What I also noticed, the amount of advise you receive on a daily basis. I am not on any special dieet, but try to keep to the fruits as that is all I crave the whole day. I did not know that you may not eat certain cheeses ect. But hey, the previous generation survived, why can't ours???

  - Danniel

• February 27, 2008 12:04 a.m.

  I had a major blod clot in my IVC after my second pregnancy a few months ago -- I was very lucky that the doctors found it; my only symptom: what I thought was heartburn. In any case I have been told that I can't go back on the pill and that I should not have any more babies as the risk is just too high. What is your opinion? I am healthy, active, slim and would like to have more children. The clot was very big (over 2cm and a solid round ball) but after lots of blood work it appears to have been mechanical. In addition it appears after an MRV that I have a second blocked vein (but it looks like it was damaged/scarred).

  - SPrice

• February 25, 2008 4:10 p.m.

  When can you determine the baby's gender? Becca 6 weeks 6 days

  - Becca

• February 22, 2008 6:49 p.m.

  I got pregnant after 5 years of marriage therefore I was really, really expecting this baby. These days internet provides pregnant women with information regarding do's and dont's, which is very good in order to have healthy babies as well as healthy moms. I didn't have a problem reducing my activities during my pregnancy as I was happy enough to be pregnant.

  - Elsa Sigit

• February 22, 2008 5:03 p.m.

  Marta: the part you wrote :There should be a place for pregnant women who would like to be practical and efficient while preventing their newborns from intoxication of poisonous products. I totally agree with you. All the new rules.... I had no idea I could not drink decaf pepermint tea?? I am trying to prepare myself before I get pregnant and wow so many different things to know...

  - Holly Gatto

• February 22, 2008 3:16 p.m.

  I agree with all these posts. This is my first pregnancy and I do feel as though I cannot do anything. My old life went out the door and now everyone babies me, carrying things for me, asking me how I am all the time; every time I see someone, pregnancy is all they ask me about. I must say, it's better to have people care than not though. I miss turkey clubs and hot dogs and wine and real coffee. The baby and maternity industry must be a billion dollar one because sometimes I am so overwhelmed by the things I "need" that I just don't want anything. There should be a place for pregnant women who would like to be practical and efficient while preventing their newborns from intoxication of poisonous products.

  - Marta

• February 22, 2008 1:28 p.m.

  Ah yes...diaper warmers, flat screen video monitors, and jogging strollers are just a few of the "most registered for" items at popular baby stores. I am just entering my fourteenth week of pregnancy and I feel completely uneducated when it comes to baby needs. I was looking at crib mattresses the other day and the sales rep tried to talk me into buying "organic"! I never gave organic bedding any thought to tell you the truth, but after her lengthy sales pitch, I was sucked in! Lucky for me I have my husband to keep my feet on the ground when it comes to smart shopping!

  - Renee

• February 22, 2008 8:36 a.m.

  I am having the second baby and I haven't bought much of anything. We set up a basinet with our first and haven't even bothered with our second. We don't have a super big baby store and I am not caught up in all the hype. It seems all that babies need is a couple of outfits, a bottle if you are going that way, and a nice set of arms to hold him.

  - Leah

• February 22, 2008 7:27 a.m.

  I found the only "things" that were a tremendous help to me were: BabyBjorn and the Boppy nursing pillow. I hardly even used the changing table. Most times he was changed on the floor or bed! My son never used his crib! He co-slept with me until he was 2 yrs. then went straight to his big bed. He never had sippy cups either. Went straight from nursing to regular cups when he was 2 yrs. It's easy to get sucked into buying all these neat gadgets but in the long run you will barely use them. I'm pregnant again (at 40 yrs. old!) and I learned my lesson the first time. Hope this helps any first time moms out there.

  - Traci

• February 21, 2008 8:10 p.m.

  Wow, thanks so much for you blog. I am just in the beginning stage of trying to become pregnant and I am so overwhelmed with so many concerns, it's really hard to keep up with all the information. Like is it o.k for me to eat cottage cheese or not? Every site says something different. Especially trying to get pregnant it's so hard to know what I can have, what I can't. It seemed so much easier 20 years ago...

  - Holly

• February 21, 2008 2:25 p.m.

  We never needed the baby swing or the full-size high chair. And the best baby bath tub I ever found was the kitchen sink! And measuring cups make great bath toys.

  - Jacquie

• February 21, 2008 11:05 a.m.

  Exactly! I bought the little lace-trimmed bassinette that my baby just HAD to have... but never used. And the screen-covered outdoor play yard? Absolutely freaked him out. But the BabyBjorn? From heaven.

  - Jennifer

• February 21, 2008 10:07 a.m.

  Aside from the fantastic breast pumps out these days, I don't know how many of the "things" were really necessary. Different people told us that we "must have" this swing or that bouncy seat... but in reality she hardly used any of those items. We found that they just take up space.

  - Julie

• February 21, 2008 10:00 a.m.

  Hi! This was a great idea. And it is true, there are many new rules for pregnant women. I am 23yrs. old and we are expecting our second child. My first pregnancy was wonderful, I was rarely sick and I was able to have a natural birth. Only 5 years later, things have definitely changed, it seems that prenatal vitamins are not enough. They suggest Omega 3 vitamins, yoga, no fish, and many more things. It's hard enough finding a stay at home job or remembering to take a vitamin everyday or waiting for the test results to see if your baby may have down syndrome because of all the test the doctor suggests your to have. It's all very exhausting but the end result is all worth it!

  - Lelia