FAQs for Blog

[paintdadanta]

What are the FAQs that we should go ahead and list on the blog to cut down on some of the repetitive posting? These would be like Sex vs Gender, guessing sex posts, morning sickness, etc. 

If one topic in particular drives you crazy and you would rather type up a long blog post instead of short answer, PM me and we can make that work.

[Widget123]

you could put billyhorrible 's PSA about AW, etc. in there?

[billyhorrible]

I think we should probably start forecasting?

I don't think we're going to get a lot more "guess the sex" type posts, but maybe something along the lines of:

Kick counts - what, when, and why?

GD test (fasting or not? 1 hour versus 3 hour? What do I eat? What if I fail?)

Group B strep testing (What is this and what does it mean?)

NST - what is this? Do I need it?

Fetal growth monitoring (I don't think that's what it's called, but ultrasounds to monitor whether babies are "too big" or IGUR)

Preparing pets for baby?

Favorite maternity/baby clothes?

Preparing older siblings for baby?

What does a contraction feel like?

When should I call my doctor?

How do I know if my water broke or I peed myself?

I lost my mucus plug (no pictures) does this mean the baby is coming today?

C-section stories

Induction stories

[paintdadanta]

Jan 27, 2015 15:33:24 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I think we should probably start forecasting?

I don't think we're going to get a lot more "guess the sex" type posts, but maybe something along the lines of:

Kick counts - what, when, and why?

GD test (fasting or not? 1 hour versus 3 hour? What do I eat? What if I fail?)

Group B strep testing (What is this and what does it mean?)

NST - what is this? Do I need it?

Fetal growth monitoring (I don't think that's what it's called, but ultrasounds to monitor whether babies are "too big" or IGUR)

Preparing pets for baby?

Favorite maternity/baby clothes?

Preparing older siblings for baby?

What does a contraction feel like?

When should I call my doctor?

How do I know if my water broke or I peed myself?

I lost my mucus plug (no pictures) does this mean the baby is coming today?

C-section stories

Induction stories

This is a good call and would probably be the most beneficial. Unfortunately, I'm not as well-versed in all these topics - would anyone like to contribute? We could piece these together as a series of quotes to represent different opinions . . . . unless in some cases there is one solid answer.

[billyhorrible]

I also thought of: What to pack in the hospital bag? Epidural or Med-free?


On the Baby Names Board back on t'other site, we posted the FAQ as questions first and everyone who had a contribution, contributed there. Then these posts or answers were copied and placed on the FAQ page. (I can't remember if it was just a link to the post, or if they were physically copied and pasted).

That cuts down on people having to repeat the same information over and over because they can contribute once and their answers would be accessible to anyone who had the same question.

[noeliav]

Jan 27, 2015 16:29:32 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I also thought of: What to pack in the hospital bag? Epidural or Med-free?


On the Baby Names Board back on t'other site, we posted the FAQ as questions first and everyone who had a contribution, contributed there. Then these posts or answers were copied and placed on the FAQ page. (I can't remember if it was just a link to the post, or if they were physically copied and pasted).

That cuts down on people having to repeat the same information over and over because they can contribute once and their answers would be accessible to anyone who had the same question.

I really like that idea.

[paintdadanta]

Jan 27, 2015 16:29:32 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I also thought of: What to pack in the hospital bag? Epidural or Med-free?


On the Baby Names Board back on t'other site, we posted the FAQ as questions first and everyone who had a contribution, contributed there. Then these posts or answers were copied and placed on the FAQ page. (I can't remember if it was just a link to the post, or if they were physically copied and pasted).

That cuts down on people having to repeat the same information over and over because they can contribute once and their answers would be accessible to anyone who had the same question.

Sounds good to me. Maybe we could just do it as a weekly Monday question until we cover everything so as to split it up and make it easier to get answers for everything without wearing everyone out on the topics. Would that work you think?

eta - questions on the RhoGam shot too could be useful as it comes around at 28w

[leenziepops]

Sorry for being slow with this. I now feel like a naughty student! Been a pretty crazy week for me with work travel. I did gather some opinions via PM from regular meanies. 


When will I feel my baby's first movements?

You'll probably start to be aware of something at about 18 weeks to 20 weeks of your pregnancy.



If this is your first pregnancy, it may take you a while to realise that those gentle fluttering feelings (quickening) in your tummy are your baby's movements. Being aware of these first, tiny sensations inside is an exciting landmark for most mums-to-be.



If you've had a baby before, you'll know the tell-tale signs, and may notice your baby moving around as early as 16 weeks.



Your weight does not affect your ability to feel movement but your body shape and size may affect how soon someone else can feel the kicks from the outside. Ladies with anterior placenta will generally feel the kicks later.

How your uterus grows: 





Sex VS Gender

[leenziepops]

Sorry for being slow with this. I now feel like a naughty student! Been a pretty crazy week for me with work travel. I did gather some opinions via PM from regular meanies. 


When will I feel my baby's first movements?

You'll probably start to be aware of something at about 18 weeks to 20 weeks of your pregnancy.



If this is your first pregnancy, it may take you a while to realise that those gentle fluttering feelings (quickening) in your tummy are your baby's movements. Being aware of these first, tiny sensations inside is an exciting landmark for most mums-to-be.



If you've had a baby before, you'll know the tell-tale signs, and may notice your baby moving around as early as 16 weeks.



Your weight does not affect your ability to feel movement but your body shape and size may affect how soon someone else can feel the kicks from the outside. Ladies with anterior placenta will generally feel the kicks later.

How your uterus grows: 



Sex VS Gender

[blasto!]

Jan 27, 2015 16:40:26 GMT -5 paintdadanta said:

Jan 27, 2015 16:29:32 GMT -5 billyhorrible said:

I also thought of: What to pack in the hospital bag? Epidural or Med-free?


On the Baby Names Board back on t'other site, we posted the FAQ as questions first and everyone who had a contribution, contributed there. Then these posts or answers were copied and placed on the FAQ page. (I can't remember if it was just a link to the post, or if they were physically copied and pasted).

That cuts down on people having to repeat the same information over and over because they can contribute once and their answers would be accessible to anyone who had the same question.

Sounds good to me. Maybe we could just do it as a weekly Monday question until we cover everything so as to split it up and make it easier to get answers for everything without wearing everyone out on the topics. Would that work you think?

eta - questions on the RhoGam shot too could be useful as it comes around at 28w

I have to get the RhoGam shot and was planning on asking my doctor for more info at my appt. next week. I'll report back

[paintdadanta]

Jan 28, 2015 11:08:29 GMT -5 blasto! said:

Jan 27, 2015 16:40:26 GMT -5 paintdadanta said:

Sounds good to me. Maybe we could just do it as a weekly Monday question until we cover everything so as to split it up and make it easier to get answers for everything without wearing everyone out on the topics. Would that work you think?

eta - questions on the RhoGam shot too could be useful as it comes around at 28w

I have to get the RhoGam shot and was planning on asking my doctor for more info at my appt. next week. I'll report back

I had to have it last summer because of my loss. I still have the packet and all the information. I really hated it, probably one of the worst shots I've had.