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JessH`s polls

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99 polls in total.

Has anyone taken Fenugreek and what was the outcome?
(Other-poll by JessH, 30 days ago)


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working moms that pump - did any of you see a decreasee in supply after a few months?
(Baby-poll by JessH, 30 days ago)
yes
no


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When did you start giving your baby rice cereal?
(Baby-poll by JessH, 30 days ago)
4 months
5 months
6 months


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How long did you nurse?
(Baby-poll by JessH, 30 days ago)
0-3 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
a year or longer


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Breastfeeding moms how long did it take to get a good latch and establish breast feeding?
(Other-poll by JessH, 139 days ago)
a few days
a few weeks or more


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Breastfeeding moms -- how many of you had to use a nipple shield and were able to successfully transition to feeding without it?
(Other-poll by JessH, 139 days ago)
I used a shield and could not ween off it
I used a shield and eventually could nurse without it


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For those that breastfeed and pump -- how much can you pump in a single session?
(Other-poll by JessH, 144 days ago)
1-3oz
4-6oz
7-9oz
10oz or more


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Twin moms--if your being induced or having a c-section which week is your dr doing it?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 156 days ago)
36wk
37wks
38wks
39wks


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How many of you were told by your doctor or midwife you would have your baby ANY DAY NOW yet you went weeks and weeks after they said that suprising them and frustrating yourself!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 158 days ago)
I went weeks longer
nope just as the doc predicted I delivered


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Induction -- what was your experience? how long was your labor? did you need the epi? would you do it again? comments appreciated!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 163 days ago)


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How long were you dilated/effaced before going into labor?? Please comment on your experience
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 172 days ago)


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How long did you carry YOUR TWINS??
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 172 days ago)
34 weeks or less
35 weeks
36 weeks
37 weeks or more


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For those of you WHO HAVE ALREADY had a baby: When did your water break?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 175 days ago)
My water broke on its own at home
My water broke on its own in public
My water was broken at the hospital by the Dr
My water broke on its own at the hospital when I was well into labor


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Pregnant w/twins : 90% effaced, dilated 3cm, both head down, first baby at 0 station...when do you think i will deliver? Just for Fun :)
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 178 days ago)
Mon-Wed this week
Thur- Fri this week
This weekend
Next week or later


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My doctor checked me today and said Im dilated 2.5, 80% effaced, and the babies head is at 0 station. She said this MIGHT be the week i go into labor. She said for as low as his head is shes suprised Im not already. When do you think I will go into labor? I am 33wks with twins (they normally come 34-36wks).
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 181 days ago)
Within the next 3 days
By this time next Thursday (1 wk)
Within 24-48 hours
Hurry up & wait there is NO Telling


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Has anyone returned to work after only having 4-8wks off after having the baby? How was it? Was it manageable? I just got offered a great job, and negotiated a start date but I will only have about 6weeks off before starting...should I re-negotiate further and if so how much??
(Other-poll by JessH, 183 days ago)


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3rd trimester mommies: How many wake up with back pain? sore and stiff? Im sleeping with 100 pillows in all positions and Im waking up sore!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 184 days ago)
My back is sore most mornings
My back HAS NOT been sore! Im Lucky!


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Is it normal to feel unattractive/insecure during pregnancy? Anyone cringe at their stretchmarks and not embrace them? I know its all for a good cause but Ive been hormonal and just cant wait to have my body back.
(Other-poll by JessH, 185 days ago)
Its completely normal to feel this once in a while
your crazy, ive loved every pound, mark, etc




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If you were going to get a nanny what questions would you ask when you interviewed them?
(Other-poll by JessH, 191 days ago)


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If your going back to work and breastfeeding -- will you supplement with formula while your gone? or are you going to pump enough for while your at work?
(Other-poll by JessH, 191 days ago)
I will supplement with Formula
Im going to have enough pumped


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How much time are you taking off work after having your baby?
(Other-poll by JessH, 191 days ago)
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
10 weeks
12 weeks
More than 12 weeks


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If you had an ultrasound close to the time you delivered, did they Overestimate or underestimate the weight of the baby?
(Baby-poll by JessH, 198 days ago)
Overestimated
Underestimated


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If Im planning to breastfeed, should I still buy some formula before I have the babies just in case I need it? If so what kind do I buy? will the peditrician tell me?
(Other-poll by JessH, 198 days ago)
Yes buy some formula-- Ped will tell you the kind to buy
No dont buy any, wait and see how you do breastfeeding


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How many diapers do I need for the first week or two home? (Im having twins so please double your answer lol)
(Other-poll by JessH, 198 days ago)
100
200
300
400


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Tail Bone is starting to be really sore, Im in the 3rd trimester...anyone else have this?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 198 days ago)
OuCH! Mine hurts too
Nope mines just fine


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Ladies in your 3rd trimester -- have you had LEFT sided groin pain? What is it? is it the baby dropping? or a sign labor is impending? or just the weight? any ideas welcome!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 199 days ago)
Yes Im experiencing that
No I havent had that


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Is it easier to vaginally deliver a premature baby then a full term baby? Im having twins, they are head down, and will prob come early -- Im wondering if it will be easier cause their heads arent as large as a full term baby..
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 200 days ago)
Yes it should be easier -- I'll comment
No, the pain still hurts the same no matter the size


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What did you pack in your own hospital bag that you were really glad you took?? i.e.- chapstick, your own pillow, I need to pack mine....
(Name-poll by JessH, 200 days ago)


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I just packed the babies bag to bring them home from the hospital, I packed a onesie, socks, an outfit, a hat, a diaper, blanket, their carseat. Is there anything else I need to pack?
(Name-poll by JessH, 200 days ago)


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How many times a day does your baby (in utero) get the hiccups?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 200 days ago)
Once
2-3 times
3-4 times
more than 4 times a day


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Anyone else feel the babies hiccups in their butt? my baby is so low last time I got checked he was at -1 station and when he hiccups I feel it in my butt lol
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 200 days ago)
Yes Ive felt that
No I cant say ive felt them there lol


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Im 30wks, since coming home from the hospital due to preterm labor my dogs insist on laying on my stomach or putting their head/ear on my stomach. Anyone think this is weird?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 204 days ago)


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They say dogs know when your pregnant, can then sense when your going to start labor?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 204 days ago)
Yeah I think so
Nope


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Is it normal to have nightmares in your 3rd trimester? Every since I started battling pre-term labor I keep dreaming they (my twins) are coming and I cant stop it! It wakes me up scared!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 205 days ago)
Completely normal - your minds trying to deal with what might happen
Not normal at all - it shouldnt bother you enough to give you nightmares


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How soon after losing your plug did you go into labor?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 206 days ago)
Less than a week
It was a few weeks
It was almost a month later (or more)


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Do you think Bed Rest really works?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 207 days ago)
Yes 100%
Nope- just what docs tell you when they dont know what else to do


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What does your stomach feel like after you have a baby?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 207 days ago)


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Anyone used medication to stop pre-term labor? what was the outcome?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 207 days ago)
It didnt work and I delivered
I was able to hold off a few more weeks
It worked so well I ended up being induced


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at 29 week ultrasound about how much did the baby weigh?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 209 days ago)
leave the weight!


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anyone get 1 stretch mark where they had previously had their belly button pierced?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 210 days ago)
I got 1 in that very same spot
I didnt get just 1, I got a whole belly full
I've been lucky and havent had any!



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Anyone else dilating & effacing as early as 29 weeks? what was the outcome? Im 29w w/twins dilated to 2, 25% effaced...
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 210 days ago)
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Anyone receive STERIOD SHOTS to boost/mature babies lungs? Im 29w w/twins and received my 1st of 2 shots today. Please comment if it was beneficial to the baby, if you had the shots, if you had side effects etc.
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 210 days ago)
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Twin Mommies: Did you have a C-Section or Natural?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 213 days ago)
C-Section
Natural Delivery


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Twin Mommies: When did you deliver?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 213 days ago)
Before 32 Weeks
33 Weeks
34 Weeks
35 Weeks
36 Weeks or later


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Pregnant with twins- how many weeks am I?
(Photo-poll by JessH, 215 days ago)
24 weeks
28 weeks
32 weeks
36 weeks


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Anyone here from Alaska? if so please comment which city you live in!
(Other-poll by JessH, 218 days ago)
Im from...


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As far as feeding which option will you most likely do?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 218 days ago)
breastfeed exclusively
bottle feed exclusively
breast & bottle but with only breast milk
alternate feedings of breast / bottles with 100% formula
Bottles only with half my breast milk/half formula mixed


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How long are you going to breastfeed?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 218 days ago)
0-3 months
3-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
1 year +


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The further you get in pregnancy, is it getting more difficult to do Kegal exercises? Sometimes I feel like I just cant!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 218 days ago)
YES
NO


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7months with twins and having occasional sharp shooting pains in my crotch. When it happens is makes me feel like Im about to wet my pants! Anyone have any ideas whats going on? Babies have been head down the last 5 weeks.
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 220 days ago)
It might be...


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Im seeing a chiropractor during my pregnancy, are you?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 222 days ago)
yes I am
No I am not


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Are you having your SON circumcised?
(Baby-poll by JessH, 222 days ago)
Yes most definantly
No absolutely not


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Twin mommies: How many of you got 2 cribs?
(Other-poll by JessH, 223 days ago)
I have 1
I have 2


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Im 27 weeks measuring 34 week (carrying twins) -- how big can a uterus actually get? anyone know?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 224 days ago)
I'll tell you what I think!


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Is your cervix shortening or funneling? If so, please comment how many weeks you are & what your doctor is doing about it!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 226 days ago)
I'll leave a comment!


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Had an ultrasound at 26w4d -- she weighs 2pounds 1oz, He weighs 1pound 14 oz -- what do you think?
(Baby-poll by JessH, 226 days ago)
Sounds about right for that age.
Babies are a little low on the weight.


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How long can babies turn in the womb? I am 27 weeks pregnant with twins, they have been head down for last 5 weeks.
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 226 days ago)
They will probably stay head down (wahoo)
Still a good chance that one of em could turn breech
Theres no telling! you'll just have to wait and see


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Sleeping on my back...I`ll be 7 months prego on thursday and I keep waking up on my back. Does anyone else sleep on their back?
(Other-poll by JessH, 227 days ago)
I still sleep on my back.
Absolutely not -- its not good for you or the baby


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Twin Mommies: When are you packing your hospital bag? I dont want to be unprepared!
(Other-poll by JessH, 227 days ago)
27-30 weeks
31-33 weeks
34-36 weeks
37 weeks or later....(wishful thinking)


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Which is better to have an episiotomy or tear? My doctor prefers NOT to do episiotomy.She says sometimes if you make the cut you`ll tear it even larger!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 227 days ago)
Episiotomy is better - nice clean cut
tearing is more natural, and although not as neat to stitch its better!


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1st time mommies, are you having anxiety about the labor/delivery/being a mother? We went on the hospital tour tonight and it sank in for me hard! Im super nervous!!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 230 days ago)
Im nervous as hell
Im not the least bit nervous
it comes and goes


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How many of you cant sleep every night? Im exhausted but I wake up uncomforable and hot every night! Im 26 weeks with twins and starting to feel constantly uncomfortable!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 232 days ago)
I wake up every night ( and stay up for a bit)
I sleep sound all night long
I wake up to pee but thats it - right back to bed for me!


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If you are 6+ months pregnant, how big is your waist measuring?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 233 days ago)
Less than 30 inches
30-35 inches
35-40 inches
40-45 inches
45+ inches!!


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How many of you get up in the middle of the night to eat?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 234 days ago)
I wake up starving a few times a week
I have a snack, since Im already up to go pee
I dont eat during the night and dont feel I need to


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At 25 weeks how much weight have you gained?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 234 days ago)
less than 15 pounds
15-20 pounds
20-25 pounds
25+ pounds


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If you went from a 2 income family to a SAHM, how did you manage to do it? Tips please!
(Other-poll by JessH, 235 days ago)
We SAVED a LOT before I became a SAHM
I continued to do some work from home
We are doing it but not very well - quality of life is rough!


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Advice Needed: Im 6 months w/ twins and just moved to a new town. Ive been interviewing with a lot of State & Federal agencies. Theres a high probability I will be offered a job. I have not told any of them Im pregnant although its not hard to notice. How do I bring up my pregnancy and maternity leave once I am offered a job? Do I tell them over the phone after they offer? wait till I go in for my first day? Any advice would be great!
(Other-poll by JessH, 239 days ago)
COMMENTS PLEASE :)


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Twin Mommies: Are you planning on a natural childbirth or a C-section?If your having a C-Section, at how many weeks will your doctor do it?
(Name-poll by JessH, 239 days ago)
Natural Birth
C- Section




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Since becoming pregnant, Do you have the pregnancy GLOW or has your face broke out with ACNE?
(Other-poll by JessH, 242 days ago)
I have the GLOW
I have ACNE- ugh!


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What does it feel like when your baby has the hiccups? When did you notice they were getting hiccups?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 242 days ago)
6 months I noticed
7 months I noticed
8-9 months I noticed
I dont think my baby got hiccups


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How many of you experience leg cramps (like a charlie horse) at night?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 242 days ago)
I get them!
So far I havent had any


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24wks with twins, woke up today with swollen (red) hands & swollen feet...is this normal?
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 244 days ago)
Yes
No
Call your Doctor


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23 weeks first pregnancy, guess how many babies are in there!
(Photo-poll by JessH, 246 days ago)
One
Two
Three


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How many are you stressed about your nursery looking nice?
(Other-poll by JessH, 253 days ago)
I definantly am
Im not at all, its a nursery for goodness sakes!


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We finished painting the nursery today. Our Boy/girl twins will share this room. Do you think this color is okay for both? He has blue bedding, she has pink
(Photo-poll by JessH, 254 days ago)
Its more of a boyish color
its more of a girlish color
its very neutral- great for both sexes
Its going to clash with blue/pink bedding


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Twin Mommies: Ive gained 18.5 pounds and I will be 23 weeks on Thursday. How am I doing? My babies are weighing right where they should be. Im gaining about 5lbs every 2 weeks!
(Pregnancy-poll by JessH, 254 days ago)
Sounds pretty good/about right
You need to slow down on your weight gain.
keep gaining!


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How many of you have a son named Everett or know someone with that name?
(Name-poll by JessH, 271 days ago)
I DO
I do not


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How many of you have a daughter named Macey or know someone with that name?
(Name-poll by JessH, 271 days ago)
I DO
I do not


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Which name do you like best for girl?
(Name-poll by JessH, 277 days ago)
Ella Marie Harper
Charlie Marie Harper
Macey Marie Harper



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What do you like better?
(Name-poll by JessH, 282 days ago)
Macey Marie Harper
Marie Denali Harper
Charlotte Marie Harper
I think they are all very common names


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