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Resolved Question: Saltines and Ginger Ale every day??

Am i going to gain a lot of weight if i keep up with eating saltine crackers and drinking Ginger Ale all day. I have severe nausea all day, i hurl once in the morning, then im just nauseated all day. i eat about 1 package of saltine crackers and drink 3 cans of gingerale ale every day. i hope in a month or so this will subside,,,, but am i going to gain a rediculous amout of weight eating this plus my regular meals???? Ive been nauseated like this for 4 days now - and this is what i find helps me, just curious if this is healthy. This is the ONLY thing that settles my belly! Any advise is appreciated, thank you in advance!!!! I know i shouldnt be worried about weight gain while im pregnant, i just dont want to gain more than i am supposed to, my best friend ate all day every day and gained more than 100 lbs.. Now her body is covered in stretch marks - trying to avoid that - they say an average body weight should gain about 35 lbs through out whole pregnancy. more

Resolved Question: has anyone else successfully avoided stretch marks from pregnancy?

my sis had a baby before me and told me to put cream( cocoa butter, baby oil, or the cocoa butter lotion) on everynight on my belly , sides, boobs, but, basically everyehere that might stretch, and i am happy to say that i don't have any from being pregnant...i know they tell you that you can't avoid them, but i am generously endowed and when they grew, of course i was young and didn't know what a stretch mark was and i have some on the underside of my breast...and now, of course, they have faded to nothing...but that makes me think that genetically, i would have had stretch marks had i not followed her advice...so does anyone else have anything that they used that worked to keep them from getting them? just curious... more

Voting Question: I had 2 days bleeding even I felt that I'm pregnant as we planned. Do you think I already lost this baby?

As we planned for another baby, we did it on my most fertile days. I have regular 28 days cycle so I easily get pregnant when planned like my first two sons. This time again, I have all pregnancy signs like swollen breasts, food cravings, frequent urination, bloating, gas, morning sickness, numbness of hands, more nearshightedness & darkening of my breast stretch marks. I was also delayed by 4 days. I didn't take the pregnancy test because I'm scared to have the same guilty feelings when i lost 6 weeks old baby before. I want to avoid disappointments for both of us seeing a positive test but losing it by spontaneous abortion.The bleeding lasted for two days then it fully stop. If spontaneous abortion or miscarriage usually lasts for 10 days, what does two days bleeding means? more

Resolved Question: Any good experiences using stretch mark prevention creams/oil even though its genetic?

I just found out Im pregnant..yay :) and want to do whatever I can to avoid stretch marks. I know its also genetic. My mom got them with her pregnancies and I got some on my thighs and breast when I was 15 years old, so Im pretty sure Im prone to this. Anyone out there, who thought they would inherit stretch mark but was sucessful using creams or oils? What brand worked for you? more

Voting Question: How do I avoid stretch marks during pregnancy?

Voting Question: how to avoid stretch marks after delivery?

any tips to do during pregnancy?????any lotion????any homemade tips?????? more

Resolved Question: what could be the reason that my breast sre itching so much?

also sorry 4the detils but i dont scratch my breast to avoid stretch marks they are quite small and i do see a diffrence in them and today i looked in the mirror before showering and i noticed redness around my nipple....i do kind-of think im prego i testes yesterday and it came back negg. but i did test too early my period isnt due till the 31st!!! so could this even be a possible sighn of early pregnancy symptoms?? more

Voting Question: Why Is my hubby not attracted to me?!!?

I know I asked a similar question lastnight, but I tried some of the suggestions I got and nothing works. He says whatever, like I'm talking to a teenager. I was married at 20 and had my first son. I was so young and it ended in divorce. I'm now 30 and have just gotten remarried and had a second son about 7 mos ago. I do not want 2 divorces, but I'm at a loss and don't know what to do. He of course put me on the highest peddastool and I was everything all the time to him even during my pregnancy. Now it's gone, bye bye. It's like he's a whole different person. I already have low self esteem due to abuse as a child, so him treating me the way he did in the beginning, he was the one, but know that he doesn't give me the time of day or have sex with me more than once every 2 months (that sounds worse now that I'm saying it aloud) yeah we are still newlyweds. I know with kids, but were still young and do get some alone time. He won't take advantage of it and when I do I get, well ya know TV is hotter than I am right now. I lost all my pregnancy weight. Yes I have some stretch marks ( War wounds) that I had when I met him from my 1st son. I still dress nice and don't let myself go everyday. I am not as confident as I want to be so when I do make a move and get rejected it's devistating. I have talked to him so many times about this civally and even have gotten angry nothing is working. Anyways is this normal or is this what happens after kids and marriage and this is the rest of my life? I don't want a divorce and can't avoid counciling. I'm emabarassed and need to know if I have to just stick it out more

Resolved Question: How do Celebs avoid stretch marks during pregnancy?

Just gain weight slowly and drink lots of h20 and use cocoa butter? Or other? more

Resolved Question: When do you start using cocoa butter to prevent the stretch marks?

I'm only 2 months pregnant now, but i want to be as ready as possible for the whole pregnancy... including my belly's physical appearance :p I would like to avoid stretch marks if possible and i heard that Cocoa butter works pretty well, but when do you start rubbing it on? Now while my tummy's still flat? Or only when the tummy starts showing? Also, is there anything else that would work better? more

Resolved Question: Anyone have any tips on avoiding stretch marks during pregnancy?

Resolved Question: Pregnancy and stretch marks? ?

I am 16 weeks pregnant and have a 16 month old never got stretch marks with my first just like the invisible ones... was wondering how to avoid them and if anyone had any tips? thanks more

Resolved Question: How do you avoid strech marks?

Are there any really good remedies or creams that would help with avoiding stretch marks during pregnancy? more

Resolved Question: How can you avoid pregnancy stretch marks?

I rcently found out im pregnant, how can I avoid getting strech marks?? more

Voting Question: im 7months pregnant,what food do i have to eat ?

what things should i avoid? what are the do's and donts of pregnancy? he"s my second baby coming this november.i dont go to doctor often. how can i remove my stretch mark? im 26 and im very concious to my face and body! pls help thnks a lot! more

Voting Question: hives and itching in pregnancy?

I've been suffering from a severe case of hives for the past week now. The itching pain keeps from sleeping and doing anything. But I am even more freaked out because i am reading in different sites that it could potentially last until the end of the pregnancy. Is that true? I am only 22 weeks along and still have a long way to go. My other question is I have some of the hive bumps on my bell and whenever I put an type of cream to moisturize it burn like hell...what am I to do to avoid getting those nasty stretch marks...so far I've only been putting calamine to sooth the itching pain which is drying my skin even more. I am so miserable and worried!!!! I won't take any benedryl or oral meds since they can potentially hurt my baby...so what am I to do and am i going to go through the remaining 18 weeks???? more

Voting Question: pregnancy stretch marks?

ok... you might say I'm crazy... but I'm really really sad now.... i have stretch marks on the side, and today i just realized that they are growing... first i was like "ok, good they are only on the side..." but now that they are getting bigger I'm getting REALLY scared to get them on the front of my tummy too.... is there any lotion you would recommend to avoid this? i really have a huge belly (everyone thinks im about to explode), but im only 33 weeks, so i still have 7 to go, and I am REALLY REALLY sad about this stretch marks more

Resolved Question: Tips on best way to avoid stretch marks in pregnancy

Hello, does anyone have any tips on the best beauty/skin care products to use on my baby-bump during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks and saggy skin? This is my second pregnancy. Theres plenty on the market but I don't know which one to choose, so wondered if anyone had used anything that has worked for them. Thanks! x more

Resolved Question: 9 Weeks Pregnant and how do I try avoid stretch marks?

Hi, i understand that is a fact of pregnancy but i want to do what i can to take care of my body during pregnancy also i'm a bridesmaid just a few weeks after the baby is due to to be born,yikes! Anyone know a good cream/oil or what ever to try to avoid stretchmarks, i'll be using it every day and just hope when the baby is born i dont have saggy skin and big purple lines, its worth giving it a go, Any products you have tried?? x more

Voting Question: Avoiding stretch marks during pregnancy??

What is the best way to avoid getting stretch marks during pregnancy? Products, techniques, etc...? more

Resolved Question: Can anyone cheer me up about my stretch marks?

I have diligently been using cocoa butter on my bump to avoid stretch marks but it didn't work and they have appeared all over the bottom of my bump. I know that I am going to have a beautiful baby at the end of it all but I feel really fed up about it. How many of you guys have them and when did they appear in your pregnancy? How are you feeling about them? more

Resolved Question: How should I avoid stomach stretch marks? First pregnancy?

Hello, I have stretch marks on my hips and boobs so I know my skin is prone to getting them. I would really like to prevent having anymore so i was thinking of using palmers coco butter for my belly. Has anyone had success with this product or any other? How many times a day should I apply it? Thanks more

Resolved Question: Sunless tan and pregnancy?

Are sunless tanning lotions safe during pregnancy? I'm 36 weeks along and would love to be a bit more tan. What effect do they have on stretch marks? Cover? Accentuate? Should I avoid the breast area for feeding?when you get a professional sunless tan you are usually naked and breasts are included. I can wear a swimsuit though. more

Resolved Question: What is the best stretch mark cream to use during pregnancy to keep skin tones &avoid getting unsightly marks?

I just found out I am pregnant and was a little worried about getting more stretch marks as I already have a few small ones on my belly and wanted to know if anyone knew what the best stretch mark cream was to try to prevent them from developing and maybe even help the skin retian some elasticity?? I know a few people that have tried the famous Palmer's Cocoa Butter cream but some of them still got huge marks and was curious to know if this could have been avoided with the right cream?? Thank you for any suggestions!! ;) more

Resolved Question: 3 questions?

I'll be 12 weeks this coming week. When will I start feeling the baby move? Is it possible to feel it this month? Also, I realize that stretch marks are inevitable during pregnancy and can never be 100% avoided or removed but I was wondering if anyone used lotions or creams that helped reduce/prevent stretch marks? And, when did you start getting stretch marks and where? And let me clarify that I'm not going to freak out if I get them. I don't need anyone saying why did u get pregnant if u don't want stretch marks blah blah blah. I don't care, I just don't think it would hurt to try and reduce them. more

Voting Question: vote for best coco butter brand for Stretch Marks !?

well im 5 weeks pregnant ,and during my first pregnancy I got Stretch Marks and still have them of course. What do you suggest I use during my next pregnancy to prevent doubling those and want to avoid having more i heard about coco butter , but there is alot of brands out there have a nice weekend =] more

Resolved Question: can anyone recommend a good product to help me avoid getting stretch marks in pregnancy?

there are so many on the market that all claim to do the same thing.... i need someone with experience in these products to tell me, not a multi million pound company more

Resolved Question: A question about stretch marks?

so, what's the deal? could they be avoided??? i've read so many articles about it... some say if you keep the skin hydrated regularly, (with cocoa butter or other lotions), you can actually avoid getting stretch marks during pregnancy; others say that no matter how much lotion you use, you can only hydrate the top layer of the skin, whereas the stretch marks happen on the middle layer of the skin, so basically, there is no way to avoid getting them.... what is your opinion? has anyone tried a specific lotion and seen good results?? when would you start putting the lotion on, i mean from what month on, and how often? more

Resolved Question: Can anyone tell when does the stretch marks come and what is the way out for avoiding them during pregnancy?

Any creams or lotions, and how early should I start applying them? more

Resolved Question: How can I avoid stretch marks during pregnancy?

I have heard that you can use cocoa butter lotion, vaseline and vitamin E...what worked best for you? How soon should I start using these methods? I am 5 weeks pregnant. more

Resolved Question: stretch marks?

I'm 16 weeks along with my second one and already I'm getting stretch marks :( is it normal to get them earlier with later pregnancy. I was hoping to avoid them this time since I"m getting bigger slowly. WIth my first daguther I got huge over night it seemed and had stretch craters :P... I noticed a few starting the other day getting out of the shower. I've been using so much cocoa butter since I found out I was pregnant that I need to buy stock. Anyone else have any advice? more

Resolved Question: Can stretch marks be prevented during pregnancy?

Hi, i am about 10 weeks pregnant, and i have heard so many different stories about stretch marks during pregnancy. some people say it is all based on genetics(if your mother had them, then you will too) but others say the can be prevented with certain types of belly cream or lotion. i really reallly want to avoid them if at all possible. can anyone tell me what they know about preventing stretch marks and if it is possible. and also if anybody who answers this has been through pregnancy wihtout getting them could you please include the lotion you used during pregnancy. thanks. more

Resolved Question: When is the best time to take out a navel ring to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy?

I've had my navel pierced for about three years and it's completely healed and fine now. I'm starting to think about family planning and have read loads of horror stories about the hole causing terrible stretch marks. I'm wondering if it's best to take it out now and give it a chance to close or heal up first or if it's better to have something in there while pregnant? I'm not planning on getting pregnant for another couple years at least. I don't really care about having it pierced after, I just want to avoid stretch marks. I'd appreciate your advice! more

Resolved Question: What are some things I can do in advance to avoid stretch marks?

How can I improve my skin's elasticity now so that my skin will be prepared for pregnancy? more

Resolved Question: What products has anyone used to prevent stretch marks, and have they worked?

I am only about 9 weeks pregnant, and I want to start now to try to prevent stretch marks. It is my first pregnancy. I know, they are impossible to avoid, I would just like to try to get as few as I can. Wondering if anyone has used anything that REALLY worked!! more

Resolved Question: Will I be wrecking my body with stretch marks after I have a child?

I'm 20 y/o, 5'2" 125lbs, 2 tattoos low on my tummy, a large one on my left side. I don't plan on having children for 5 or more years, but I've been wondering about this. My mother and sister do not have any stretch marks or saggy skin from their pregnancies. I have some faint marks on my hips from puberty, because it was like I woke up one morning with those hips. Several tattoo artists have told me the tattoos may need some touching up, but no real damage will be done - they will return [mostly] to normal post-preg. What are the chances I'm going to get crazy stretch marks that are extremely visible/deep with my genetics and current sm's? Any real ways to avoid them? I already use vitamin E oil as a moisturizer on my stomach and hips. Please do not answer this question unless you are familiar with the topic. Thanks :} more

Resolved Question: those dare stretch makes?

As of right now i cant see my belly but i couldnt avoid getting them ... as the baby drops did anyone get more i am 35 weeks and hoping that this is all ill get? Was there anything you ladys did to reduce the marks? I used the all the coco butter and what not.... religoiusly throught my pregnancy but couldnt avoid it. Do you think tanning after the baby arrives will faid them? Anything really is there still hope? more

Resolved Question: How do celebrities avoid stretch marks during pregnancy??

I was just wondering is there like a sure way to not get stretch marks during pregnancy? more

Resolved Question: During pregnancy what did you use to try and avoid stretch marks?

I have been recommended to start using Vitamin E oil and Lavender oil. I am only 7 weeks but people are saying to start now. What have you done in the past and when did you start? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone have any good remedies for avoiding stretch marks during pregnancy?

How do you lessen your chances of getting them? I think i am about to start getting them, and i am trying to figure out how to avoid them...any help? more

Resolved Question: What is the best way to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy??

so i found this recipe online it says to add cocoa butter, olive oil, and vitamin E, i guess pop open the capsules, mix together and apply on skin.... this it would work??? more

Resolved Question: At what point in your pregnancy did you get stretch marks?

I am 30 weeks and have managed to somehow avoid stretch marks. I'm afraid they are going to pop up here at the end. I know they are apart of pregnancy but we all know we do not want them. When did you get stretch marks? Are you more likely to get them in the 3rd trimester? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Pregnancy and your body: Before and After?

Please post whether you are pregnant, have been pregnant, have had children or have never been pregnant. I'm 20 weeks pregnant and..... Skin: I have a few stretch marks on my breasts. This is a little un-nerving for me and I'm constantly worried about my stomach getting them as well! I use many different oils, lotions and creams and I realize there is not much else I can do, but does any one have any personal tips to avoid these marks?? Breasts: I'm afraid of having saggy unattractive breasts. My breasts have almost TRIPPLED in size and I still have 20 weeks to go! When the milk dries up will my breasts return to the same size prior pregnancy? I have heard breasts stay up to a full cup size after the milk dries up. I also realize no one can tell me how my breasts will look after all is done, but does anyone have any tips to keep perky, full breasts after a baby? more

Resolved Question: Is there anything that a woman can do at all to avoid the appearance of...........?

stretch marks after having a baby? That is, using something other than cocoa butter everyday. And at what stage during pregnancy do you start to use cocoa butter and other substances? more

Resolved Question: What's the best way to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy?

My sister is nine months pregnant and she's been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Cream throughout her pregnancy, but it hasn't really worked. She has lots of large red stretchmarks on her stomach. Is there anything else that works better? more

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How do you avoid stretch marks during pregnancy? more

Resolved Question: what are some ways....?

what are some ways to stay fit, healthy and not gain a lot of weight during your whole pregnancy? plus how do you avoid stretch-marks? more

Resolved Question: Is there any way to avoid stretch marks during pregnancy?

I am 10 weeks pregnant with my first child. more

Resolved Question: How can vericose veins be avoided during pregnancy?

Ugh! I was just reading in my book about how once you reach 20 weeks you may start to notice the forming of vericose veins......are they serious?? I am doing everything I can in order to avoid the inevitable stretch mark, is there anything to be done about the veins. Please say there is!! more