PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for January, 1999: Re: How far along do you think I am??

Re: How far along do you think I am??

From: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 09:07:15 -0600

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>I was breastfeeding my son when I got pregnant so I do not have a LMP
>date to rely on for dateing. I took a HTP on January 6 that was
>negative and then a test on January 20 which turned out positive(a dark
>positive). I am not sure how I can figure this out for sure. Also is
>there a big problem if prenatal care isn't started until about 3 months?
>I am moving and don't want to switch after just one Dr.'s visit. this
>is my second pregnancy and I still have prenatal vitamins since I had
>been Breastfeeding my son(8 months). The only complication I had during
>my pregnancy with him was that I am RH negative and I was given the
>Rhogam during pregnancy and after he was born. Thanx.

Hi Christy,

I'll let a doctor address the dating and RH issues. As for the prenatal care, many care providers don't see you until 10-12 weeks anyway. Be sure to take good care of yourself: take your vitamins daily (if you run out, either call the doc's office for a refill or purchase over-the-counter prenatal vitamins to tide you over - be sure they have the recommended amount of folic acid), get plenty of rest, eat a healthy variety of foods, get plenty of rest, avoid heavy lifting during the move, get plenty of rest (did I already say that?? Like you can really rest with another baby in the house!!), and include moderate exercise (walking and swimming are great).

How old is your son (if this is Christy Pollman, no need to answer!) ? Are you still breastfeeding? You don't *have* to wean just because you are pregnant. Some older babies wean themselves when their mom is pregnant again because the taste of the breastmilk changes, but not all. The La Leche League can offer support in this area.

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

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Mary Shoup
Pregnancy & Birth Coordinator
mary.shoup@obgyn.net

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