*Baby Corner*

[TracyLuis 0]

i don't have a feeling, i would choose a boy if i could, but a girl is welcome.

I can verify with complete certainty that boys are a lot of fun!

[chnst 6]

it's not necessary despite the fact that the complications from being infected with rotavirus are statistically far more dangerous than any side effects from it? do you know what the statistics of adverse events from receiving the vaccine vs. the risks of infection and resulting complications are? i'm well aware of the various viruses out there that cause gastroenteritis-i had an excellent microbiology prof. i just came to the conclusion that removing the risk of one of those viruses (a virus that kills 611,000 kids worldwide every year) through vaccination was a better option than leaving that one in the mix. one less virus in that mix still lowers a child's chances of becoming ill exponentially.

I beg to disagree. Also, a child doesn't die from the virus. It'll most likely die from the dehydration rota virus may cause. I'm guessing those statistics come from 3rd world countries, with limited access to medical care.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not against vaccines, but this one just doesn't make much sense to me, nor does it to my pediatrician who I trust very much. Even if every parent would vaccinate their child with rotateq, it wouldn't eliminate the virus. I'm a pediatric nurse, I've seen hundreds of infants with rotas' that needed to be rehydrated at a hopsital (none of them died). I'm pretty confident that I'd rather handle my kid having the virus than taking the risk of the vaccines' possible side effects.

of course, that doesn't apply to the other vaccine-preventable dieseases. But like, Kelly and Nanny already said, every parent should decide whats best for their child.

@Nessa: good luck with the u/s! I couldn't wait to find out the sex! We didn't do the 3-d pic's something I just never considered, as they really spoiled me with a lot of free u/s. I guess we'll do it with Number 2 though, it's amazing how accurate they are!

Did anyone hear from Nane? She must have had her baby, I guess?

[Mommy2ZaidnSalma 11]

we also didnt do the 3d..Insurance didnt cover it and I just never thought it was necessary...Although after seeing the ultrasound pictures of baby ayman, I will get one on baby # 2...

I 2nd boys being soo much fun. zaid and I have a blast

[Autumnchik 6]

I agree too ... boys rock!!!! (As I am holding a sleepy yet fighting hard to stay awake little boy as I type this)

[Eveline 9]

@Chnst: I totally agree. Neither Allie nor Adam got the Rotateq shots...they didn't even have them available at our pediatrician office. We are spacing allie's shots. She only got the Hib at her 2 month checkup and it was a fight after that. She was crying all day, didn't have a fever though (no Tylenol either) but I don't want to know what would have happened if I let the ped give her two more shots.

[Nothing1234 2]

Ohhh Jade, how exciting would that be if you had a boy and girl!!!

Well, I know I'd be thrilled! LOL Zain and Nour want boy/girl cousins!! Playmates for them!!

Lordy Tiff, find out already...the suspense is killing me.

[Nothing1234 2]

we also didnt do the 3d..Insurance didnt cover it and I just never thought it was necessary...Although after seeing the ultrasound pictures of baby ayman, I will get one on baby # 2...

I 2nd boys being soo much fun. zaid and I have a blast

3D was so worth it. The pics were so amazing! We went to prenatal peek...they have several packages you can choose from. Even though insurance didn't cover it and I had tons of u/s (because of twins) the 3D/4D u/s was much more fun, interesting and a nice keepsake to have. I'd recommend it. Then you have the opportunity to compare the pics with your babies new born photos...its amazing how accurate they are!

[Nessa 23]

did any of your doctors say that u can't sleep on your stomach while pregnant?

[Eveline 9]

No...you can sleep on your belly as long as you feel comfortable. There will be a day when you feel like you are laying on a ball and I guess that will be the day you stop sleeping on your belly . Your baby won't get hurt. All you feel is your uterus..the baby is cushioned in the bag of waters...don't worry.

[Nessa 23]

k that's what both doctors told me. ty

[nannygirl82 0]

kaila got 2 shots today..she has been a cranky girl all day

we still have to go to see the skin specialist in 2 weeks which i am ok with.....on the not so great side her head size went up instead of continuing to go on the curve so we have to go back in a month to get it re checked and if it is tll big she we need to get a ct scan..i am of course worried about it...but nothing i can do until next month when we get it rechecked.....

[Nessa 23]

i hope everything turns out ok with Kaila

[chnst 6]

@Nessa: you can sleep your belly as long as you're comfortable. it used to be very strict "sleep on your side". I could only sleep upright on my back because I had wicked heart-burn and my kid turned out fine.

@nanny: hope Kaila will be ok too!

[Nessa 23]

i'm starting to get used to sleeping on my side, i know that's better for my back.

[BelwinMills 0]

Shauna- I hope everything will turn out all right for Kaila. Prayers and hugs.