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Lord, we're stressing out pregnant women here! It isn't 100% certain, but it is believed that the metals used as a preservative, I think it is, affect some part of the brain in SOME kids and CAN cause autism. Different people will argue different things. They might not even use mercury anymore. The best thing to do it talk with the pediatrician you are going to use.

Hey SB200! That is creative market targeting right there! What do you do for a living anyways, I don't think you've ever said, or maybe I just never heard? I'm not necessarily sure if it's a combo of her moving and already being nauseas or her moving that is making me nauseas, but she is such a mover a night, it's almost like getting motion sickness. Funny story about getting waxed in prep for childbirth.......with my last pregnancy, I got checked at my routine 36 week appt and I was dialated to a 3 and effacing, etc. So I thought, well hell, I should run out and get waxed front to back.......I didn't give birth for another four weeks! I wax myself now, but I can't do it in the sensitive areas, if you know what I mean, so I'll just stick to shaving there.

I was just saying it's to get all information possible (i.e. from your pediatrician whose main concern is supposed to be the well being of your child). I, personally, wouldn't necessarily hang my hat on the FDA or some other government agency saying 'oh yeah, that's safe, don't worry about it'. I wasn't saying I am 100% sure these agencies are feeding us c___p, but it's scary to think how many hands are in the cookie jar.

Mommam, I'm sorry that it is turning out you have to a__sociate the birth of your child with the death of your father. I can't even begin to pretend to imagine what you are going through. I don't believe it is coincidence that the two dates are so close together, if you know what I mean, like maybe your daddy had a hand in trying to make something good come of the time around his death.

LOL Ekay!! I def. dont want to prolong delivery!! I don;t think the docs really care either way do they!!?? I am just having a hard time seeing down there now!! Might have to get the mirror out! The whole autism thing.... like you all said, my brothers and I were all vacinated and seem to be fine so far. My one brother pa__sed already,but not due to anything like that. It is probably all personal prefernce. There is so much out there that is "thought to be a cause of...." what is a person really to do? I work for a window and door manufacturer in their office doing all of the administaration and accounting stuff. Where Ilive, we are just finally catching up to the rest of the world and our city is starting to boom and we have tripled our busness in one year. And now the snow is staring to go away, it is getting really busy again. Pretty glad to see that mat leave looming in the near future! When is everyone planning on starting theres?? I am thinking that I want to finish here at the end of June and have the month of July off. Depending on where dh is working, I may try to go with him, or if he is not working, just to have that month off with him to hang out just the two of us,before we turn into three! We are fortunate out here and get a year leave, so I am really looking forward to it.

well i guess ill ask my doctor, but its a scary thought that giving your baby a shot to keep her from getting diseases can cause autism. how far along were you guys when you could feel the baby everyday?? im almost 19 weeks and "think" i feel her like 2 or 3 times in the whole week.

ekay i agree 100%. I too and family also think my dad had something to do with mason since i was on bc. But even though its going to be the best day in the world its still ahrd to do thinsg with out. I was so cared growing up my dad wouldnt get to see me get married and he didn't he pa__sed away 1 month and 20 days too early. But sb i can't believe you get a year!!!!!!!! I get 12 weeks. but unless a miracle happens ( besides birth..lol) i have to come back to work. and if possible before 12 weeks is up. we just cant afford it. and here we use fmla and its all unpaid :( jermey is still in school and has no insurance besides with me. so if i quit or lose my job when i come back ( which may still happen) i have to rely on the state to take car eof mason and i... and i really would rather not....

Mommam - I can't even imagine what you are feeling. The loss of your dad is something that I can not relate to, but I can try to put myself in your shoes and the feelings that I can imagine you have bring tears to my eyes. Mason's birth can also be a celebration of the continuation of your Dads life. The fact that he is due to arrive the day before the anniversary of your dad's pa__sing, is very symbolic. Don't fret, your dad will be there holding your hand and leading Mason through his safe entry into this world and smiling down on his beautiful new grandson. Your dad will be so very proud of you Mommam and if you are feeling sad and want to cry that is ok. Let that tension out and feel free to grieve whenever you want. Also knwo that Mason has a gaurdian angel up there that willhelo guide him through his life and give him strength when he needs it. Your dad may not be able to be her with you physically, but he is here with you in every other way. (HUGS)

Jesus SB200, good job at making me cry! But you're right nonetheless, you dad, mommam, will be right there with you. Were you really on birth control!? Crazy. Elizhope, if you will reference our post from, hmm, about a week or two ago, you will see that movement was pretty sporadic for us until just recently. I have felt her everyday since week 19, but it was at my complete vigilance of laying in bed every night with my hand on my stomach for what could have been hours at a time. :-) Not until probably the end of week 20, beginning of week 21 for me was I able to be sitting at my desk, driving, laying in any position in bed and be able to feel her. Today (21w6d) is by far the most active day for her so far. So don't fret!

thanks. i knew i had asked before and tried to scan through the other posts before i gave up ;) i couldnt remember if yall had said 18 or 19 weeks. im sorry about your dad momman, but SB is right about a guardian angel looking after mason and you.

(There was a bit of sarcasm in my last comment at my own expense. I would freak out religiously about her movement being more noticeable one day and then nothing the next. So don't worry about asking :-) )

Geeze SB, gonna make me cry at work...lol. I do feel a sense of relief that we do ahve an angel looking out for us but at the sametime its still alot ot deal with. i wasnt finished greiving when i got pregnant. And yes I very much so as on BC. But after i found out I had to put my emotions on hold and think about my child that was grwoing inside of me. I do plan on getting counceling after maosn is born so i can talk to someone... Its hard talking to jeremy about it. Jeremy has never had a dad. when his mom got pregnant the dad said he didnt want anything to do with jeremy and hasn't. so its hard for him to relate. Whats even more weird is the day we took my Dad off of life support 08-09-07 my mom aid i don't want to come back to a hospital again unless one of my grandchildren are being born- my dad had heart diease for 11yrs and the last few years we was at the hospital all the time. so its like my dad heard that and said well next year u will be at the hospital and it will be for your grandchild.... idk kinda weird, if u believe in that which my family does.

Oh and there is a great story on cnn dot com today about autism. I was going to include the link but it wont let me. Just go look and you will see it... very very interesting.

Eliz -me too as Ekay said, it was probably just the last week and a bit that I have been able to feel constant movements that are very distinct from her. I have yet to feel constant outside movement, just a few so far. I am 22w1d.

Mommam - I am a true believer that there are greater powers at work than we will ever know (as hokey as that sounds to some I know) and I do believe without ever knowing your father, that he is doing the very best that he can to make the sadness of his absence be replaced by the pure joy of Mason for everyone that he cares about. Maybe just his way of sending you guys a gentle reminder that he is still with you and to help you go on with a smile on your face. Definatley seek out someone to talk to afterwards and try to find a way to channel your emotions and feelings about your dad into something that will help you. I can inderstand how it is hard to have Jeremy relate to what you are gong through given his situation, as I too deal with a huge personal issue in my life(my adoption and birth family) and my dh really cant even begin to understand, so I dont discuss it with him, although he is the one that I do want to talk to about it, much the same as I would imagine you find it. You seem to have got it somewhat sorted in your own heart as to the steps that you are willing to take to deal,and I am very proud of you for that. And for chosing to look after Mason first and foremost. Always remember that no matter how much it may feel like it at any time - you are never alone. :)

Thanks SB. I agree with you. i think he too has played a big part in this and I would put everything to the side to make sure i look after Mason first but I do also realize that at some point i have to take care of my issues with this and thats why as soon as i can i am going to go seek help. I don't want this to manifest into something later down the road.... But anyways... Today has been crazy. first we talked about personally experiences and our vajayjays, then politics and the fda.... now about life after death and guarding angels... it sure has been one for the book girls... sb- whats your real name? first of course. Im just kinda curious. If i had to guess you look like an amy? or a sarah...lol.