*Baby Corner*

[darkhorse 0]

Anyone that would like to add me, send me a PM.

Vi I think I sent you a friend request

[Autumnchik 6]

Vi - I just sent you a friend request too. BTW, my first name is Karen so it will show up as that, not autumnchik

I'm curious now, how many here have Facebook?

[Yaads 0]

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I posted but I try and keep up with everyone's postings. Glad everyone is doing well and loving all the baby pics

I am 30 weeks tomorrow...I can't believe how time has passed...the home stretch is finally here!

Edited June 11, 2009 by Yaads

[HLM 1]

Yaads- you're almost there hun do u know what you're having?

Ihave FB if anyone is interested...

I want to ask...does being sad and crying affect the baby?

[chnst 6]

Yaads- you're almost there hun do u know what you're having?

Ihave FB if anyone is interested...

I want to ask...does being sad and crying affect the baby?

it depends. I just took a developmental psych class and learned that human development starts with conception and the mothers' emotional status in the pre-natal period can influence development. Stress, depression and anxiety can affect the fetus' growth and personality, also may lead to preterm births. Since many pregnant women go through emotional rollercoaster rides from time to time, it is ok to be sad and cry, more than usual. However, if you feel frequently depressed, talk to your ob/gyn! They can help you.

I remember crying a lot when I watched TV.

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Was hoping I can play here too.

I'm 21 weeks today! And I have so much to learn!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Jenn! why didn't you join us sooner? Do you know what you're having yet?

Saludos,

Caro

[Nizzy 1]

Yaads- you're almost there hun do u know what you're having?

Ihave FB if anyone is interested...

I want to ask...does being sad and crying affect the baby?

it depends. I just took a developmental psych class and learned that human development starts with conception and the mothers' emotional status in the pre-natal period can influence development. Stress, depression and anxiety can affect the fetus' growth and personality, also may lead to preterm births. Since many pregnant women go through emotional rollercoaster rides from time to time, it is ok to be sad and cry, more than usual. However, if you feel frequently depressed, talk to your ob/gyn! They can help you.

I remember crying a lot when I watched TV.

I agree. I used to watch baby/wedding story and I would be balling at the end. I am still emotional in the sense that motherhood has made me sensitive to certain things. I get really emotional when I see a sweet gesture or if Eman does something i.e. when he tells me he loves me. Being a mom had helped me see beauty in the small things in life.

[Nessa 23]

@yaads: almost there, enjoy your sleep while it lasts.

@hlm: i agree with chnst

[Yaads 0]

Yaads- you're almost there hun do u know what you're having?

Thanks We are expecting a baby girl DH was sure it was a boy so when we found out it was girl he was shocked. Poor guy was expecting trucks and playing in the dirt - not so much the dressing up and having tea parties lol

[Yaads 0]

it depends. I just took a developmental psych class and learned that human development starts with conception and the mothers' emotional status in the pre-natal period can influence development. Stress, depression and anxiety can affect the fetus' growth and personality, also may lead to preterm births. Since many pregnant women go through emotional rollercoaster rides from time to time, it is ok to be sad and cry, more than usual. However, if you feel frequently depressed, talk to your ob/gyn! They can help you.

I remember crying a lot when I watched TV.

Very interesting. Thanks for the info

I cry at the silliest things...commercials on tv, ads on the radio...I am a mess sometimes! Blame it on the hormones. I think though if it is for extended periods of time and you can't "shake it" it could be more of a depression thing than just the excess hormones and I would talk to your doc.

@yaads: almost there, enjoy your sleep while it lasts.

Thanks! Ben is such a cutie

[Nessa 23]

thanks yaad. charles was happy with a boy because he can help him mow the yard lol. do u have a name yet?

[Autumnchik 6]

Hi everyone! Hope everyone is doing okay. I'm excited because my mom and my uncle are coming to visit this weekend. I think we are going to a Summerfest that one of the small towns is hosting .... there is a parade and a sampling of food from local restaurants. What are your weekend plans?

[Ban Hammer 13,469]

thanks yaad. charles was happy with a boy because he can help him mow the yard lol. do u have a name yet?

[chnst 6]

@autum: I am condemned to a weekend with the In-Laws while hubby goes on a motorcycle trip to New Hampshire. should be fun.

[JVKn'CVO 11]

I want to ask...does being sad and crying affect the baby?

I read a study a few years back about this issue. Basically, what it said is that the response to hormones, including "sad" hormones and "happy" hormones (such as endorphins) depends on two things: the amount of hormones present in the blood stream and the amount of receptors for that hormone because hormone +receptor= response. While the baby is in the womb, he or she is developing those receptors. If the mom is sad, the hormones flowing through her blood stream reach the baby and stimulates him or her as well, who in response will develop a higher number or receptors for those hormones. If the mom is happy, it will stimulate a larger number of receptors for "happy" hormones in the baby. If the mom is depressed during the pregnancy, the baby will be more likely to suffer depression in adult life. That is why if you are feeling depressed, specially during pregnancy, you should seek counseling/ support.

Hope this helps

Saludos,

Caro