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Math Nerd Figures Out Exact Chances to Conceive a Baby

Richie Cotton is a self-described math nerd. He's also a fan of math and charts. He and his girlfriend are trying to conceive so he compiled a chart to his girlfriend and himself figure out how long it will take them to conceive. Doesn't everyone have a partner like that?

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Children Left Alone in Cars Increases at Alarming Rates

It's not hard to imagine this as a common scenario. The baby finally fell asleep in her car seat. Mom or dad just needs to run into the store for "a minute." A minute turns into 20. That’s all it took for their baby to die of heat stroke. Hard to believe this can happen? Believe it! Three children died last week in this same scenario.

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Please share this article with as many as possible. It is true, that there are cases where perhaps the intent is malicious or self-serving (leaving the child locked in a car to go in a bar)... but other families find that their lives are ripped by this as a tragic ACCIDENT. The families love their children dearly... some have had siblings that not only lose their brother or sister -- but also often mom and dad to their grief (if not to jail.) Reading recent cases, I've seen the parents vilified. OF COURSE this should NEVER happen! I, too, am horrified at the thought of leaving one of my own in the car. My children laugh and tease me as I do my "kid count" as we enter and exit the car... running through where ALL my children are -- even those not traveling with me at the time. But, I recognize "there but for the grace of God, go I." If this, at times, annoys my kids (or my dh makes fun), it is a "sacrifice" I'm willing to make. We are all creatures of habit. I know as life seems to grow ever more hectic, we are pulled in 20 different directions at any given moment. Often we drive home (or to work, practice, etc.) on auto-pilot as we are working out what's for dinner, what chores lie ahead, who needs to be where" and more. Add into the mix the constant interference of "technology" -- computers, cell phones, texting, Facebook, etc. -- and we enter information overload. We must find a way to slow down, unplug, and instead plug IN -- to our most precious treasures... our family. Whatever trick you need to personally employ to implement your own "kid count" before getting out and locking your vehicle... do so. If putting your purse / wallet or cell phone back with your child(ren) helps -- DO IT! (For those that mock... NO that does NOT mean a parent values their child more than their purse/cell! It means that they care about their child enough to do whatever it takes to try and keep them safe!)

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Celebrity Round-Up: Sir Elton John, Suri, Toddlers and Tiaras

This week's celebrity round-up brings you updates on the adventures of Suri Cruise, Toddlers and Tiaras fiascos and Katherine Jackson given full custody of Michael Jackson's children.

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Google Chrome Extension Allowed to Block Facebook Baby Pictures

Google Chrome has extensions for pretty much anything. Their latest allows Facebook to block your baby pictures. I find it hard to believe that every single one of my 700+ Facebook friends doesn't want to enjoy every picture I've ever posted of my babies. Even if they love you, they may not love all your pictures.

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A Mother's Love Spans Species: Mama Bear Helps Another Mama Bear

You've heard the phrase, "It takes a village" to raise our children. In our pick for this week's Wordless Wednesday, here is proof that the power of a mother's love spans species and that when danger arises, even in nature, mothers are there for each other.

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How Long Did You Breastfeed? Post Your Total (WBW Event!)

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is here August 1st - August 7th! This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the WBW event. Pregnancy.org is proud to continue our efforts to provide our members and our viewing audience with resources, support,and encouragement needed throughout their breastfeeding relationship with their baby!

One of our favorite activities throughout this week-long celebration is to celebrate the breastfeeding efforts of our members -- both individually *and* as a community! We invite you to join in by clicking "show conversation" and leave your response as a comment!

We need EVERYONE that has even attempted breastfeeding to join in! Add your stats for the number of days, months, or YEARS that you have breastfed your little one. No amount is too small to be included! Have more than one child? You can list them all! Be sure to help us spread the word! Invite your family and friends onsite, via email, on Facebook, and more to join the site and add to the conversation. The more, the better to celebrate!

No need to do the math. Just post the time you have spent (either currently or years ago!) breastfeeding! At the end of the week, we will tally all of the posts and announce the total amount of years, months, and days that our Pregnancy.org Community has spent breastfeeding and announce it here and throughout the site! Don't miss a beat! Stay on top of the action by clicking the star by our logo above left and "friend" us! Still need help? Visit our Welcome/Help Center for assistance.

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I breastfed my now very large almost 16 year old for 24 months! Happy World Breastfeeding Week to everyone! :) Don't forget to friend this page and friend each other! :)

This is awesome! Happy WBW Everyone! DS1 = 6 months DS2 = 9 month DD1 = 11 month, 13 days and still going!

Breastfed my son for 20 months!

Yay!!! I love this week. This year is bittersweet for me. My last baby just weaned and the amount of time I've spent breastfeeding will no longer increase. In years past, I always felt proud that I would be adding to that year's total. My son nursed for 17 months and 2 weeks My daughter nursed for 25 months 2 weeks A grand total breastfeeding career of 43 months. :)

i am very proud that i breastfed all 5 of my kids for their 1st year of life + a little... sarah=13 months max = 13 months lucy = 15 months abby=12 months jack = 13 months i am done having babies, so this will be my annual total to add in... 66 months :)

DS - 10 months DD - 8 months and counting

We breastfed for 13 months, when DD decided she was done. That was almost exactly one year ago...bittersweet for me too!

Terrific! Remember to "friend" us by clicking on the star by our logo on this page (left top)! You will then get a feed of new comments on your wall and have your own comments be shared with your friends! Don't know how to create your own wall, find friends, etc? View our Welcome/Help board for more information and to ask your questions! Thanks for participating!

Awesome!! Our members rock!!

Only 3 months for my son, but so far 4 months down for my daughter and still going! total 7 months (so far!)

With DS1 I nursed for 14.5 months until he passed away. For DD I nursed for about 13-14mo until she quit. For DS2 I nursed for about 18 mos.

I nursed my son for 17 months!

I nursed my first son 19 months I nursed my second son 25 months I nursed my third son 2 months and we are still going

DD1: 6 months DD2: 10 months and counting.

10.5 weeks and counting!!

6 months DS1 21.5 months and counting DS2 3.5 months and counting DS3

DS1-2 months DS2-15 months DS3-8 months and still breast feeding! Whoop! Whoop!!

10 months and still going!

Hi everyone! Just a friendly tip -- please update your profiles, add a picture and click "create member page" -- friend this page, and others! It's a great way to keep up with everyone! Congrats to everyone here!

I breastfed my ds1 for 17 months, my dd for 15 months and I am currently breastfeeding my 8 month old. He will nurse for at least another 7 or 8 months, maybe longer.

I breastfed DD1 for 12 months (she weaned herself) and DD2 for her whole life (she's 9 days old today). We'll try for a year or more. I do work full-time and sometimes pump 5 times a day. It's not easy but it's worth it.

I BFed exclusively for 3 months and then had to start supplementing when I went back to work. We just stopped completely at 7 months and I miss it :( P.S. I can't figure out how to change my picture!

DS1 for 13 months DS2 for 10 almost 11 months DD for 12 almost 13 months

DS1 was for 7 months and DS2 was for 14 months

18 months for DD1. 13 months and still going for DD2

Happy WBW! I breastfed for 5-6 months for both and loved every second. Unfortunately something in my body reduced milk production like clockwork for both kids at the same time and I could never get it back to continue. Congrats to this great community.

22 months & counting!

8 months for my twins, and 11 months for DD3

I breastfeed my sons for 14 months, my first daughter for 8 months and 1 month for my second daughter.

first son 13m, second son 13.5 months, third son 15 months and couting!

first son 13m, second son 13.5 months, third son 15 months and counting!

DS#1: 8 months DS#2: 12.5 months DD# Going strong at 11 months, 1 week.

DS1 6 weeks, DS2 14 months, DS3 6 months 2 weeks.

I breastfed my daughter for ~45 months. I remember that May, two months short of her birthday, that she remarked that she hadn't needed "nurking" to go to sleep for a couple of weeks. I've been breastfeeding my son for three years this Sunday! Happy Breastfeeding Week!!!

Awesome participation! Keep spreading the word and drive as many as possible here to take part! Also -- don't forget to take a moment and click the "star" to friend Pregnancy.org (see our profile pic top left on this page!) This will help you stay up-to-date on the latest happenings as well as the first to know the final tally! Still need assistance? Visit our Welcome/Help Board or drop me a pm!

DD1- 24 months DD2- 11 months and counting!

Just shy of 14 months.

ds 16 months dd 20 months and counting

13 months

13 proud months! wtg all!!

DS1 - 17 months DD = 19 months DS2 = 38 months - and he just weaned himself last month... so a little sad that it's all over for me too... Total - 74 months... WOW!

DS1- 4 months DS2- 26 months and counting DD- 2.5 months and counting

DD is going on 28 mos, and DS is on 2!

I always feel a little like I'm cheating but it's six kids worth of nursing, and a couple months tandem nursing... 36 + 28 + 38 + 32 + 30 + 37 = 201

My first I EPed for 1 year. My second I breastfed for 2.75 years!

This week has truly been a time of reflection for me. Like Julie, my numbers cover my large family -- all that I have been grateful to breastfeed for an average of 2 + years -- and my youngest continues... for a total of 205.5 months. I recognize that women around the world continue to be challenged in their efforts to breastfeed their babies! I am incredibly grateful to have been a part of this effort over the past ___ (um...... more years that I could POSSIBLY be!! LOL) and hope that I can continue to join with all of YOU as together we strive to empower, encourage, and support others in establishing their breastfeeding relationship with their own babies (and beyond!) Thanks for participating everyone! We will be posting the totals shortly!

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J.K. Rowling's Kids Get Two Hundred Thousand Dollar Tree Houses

You'd think it would be treat enough to have bedtime stories told to you by J.K. Rowling, better known as "Mum" or "Mummy" to her 7 and 9-year-olds. Her kids get another huge bonus -- tree houses that cost as much as real ones.

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World Breastfeeding Week is almost here!

How many of you are getting excited about World Breastfeeding Week? We sure are! We'd love to hear from you! Click "show conversation" and leave a comment!

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When Good Moms Make Bad Choices and Decisions

When do good moms go bad? These two moms put their babies at great risk of bodily injury – most likely fatal. Both moms were arrested. Only one was let go when it was determined that she had made an "honest mistake." Who decides the punishment?

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John Edwards' Former Mistress Rielle Hunter Writes "Tell-All" Memoir

The former presidential candidate John Edwards has been acquitted on charges regarding use of his campaign funds. The federal prosecutor decided last week not to try him on the remaining federal charges against him, what's next?

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Breast Milk Kills HIV and Blocks Its Oral Transmission in Humanized Mice

Although almost half of infant HIV infections are attributed to breastfeeding, most breastfed babies are not infected with HIV. Researchers are left wondering if breastfeeding prevents HIV instead of causes it. New research explores the question using a humanized mouse model.

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Celebrity Round-up: Father's Day Edition

The celebrity round-up gives you all the celeb news you can use in a byte-sized package. Don't miss a single edition!

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wishing4agirl, it made you laugh because the only thing funnier about celebs themselves is hearing about them through Lucinda's eyes... Thanks for reading!

LOL, girlisrad -- you are most welcome! It was not easy to watch the Bachelorette, I can assure you but with that show of gratitude, I can try to keep doing it. omg, this week's was just as awful, if not more.... As for the IVF/Kardashian story, she is having conception problems so I think we should give her a pass. But everything else Kardashian = open season!

I would like to extend the personal thanks for watching the Batchlorette... because quite frankly, I believe my television would shut itself off if I tried!!! And WHY is the Kardashian doing IVF? Is it because she needs it? Or just because she wants twins?

For some reason this made me laugh.

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Company Offers to Name Your Baby for One Thousand Dollars

Struggling with what to name your baby? Groupon comes to the rescue! For a mere $1,000, they'll name your baby. The name won't be randomly selected nor will there be some drawn out selection process. Your baby's name will be "Clembough." Confused? Us, too.

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"Hair-Raising" Trend in Little Girls Frequenting Salons and Spas

Are the kids of reality stars like "The Real Housewives of New Jersey's" Gina Guidice's daughter celebrating her ninth birthday with a salon party influencing women? While this might put your hair on end, there's a rise in the amount of little girls frequenting salons and spas in the United States.

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It is so true that we need to teach our girls that beauty comes from within and the outside is secondary.

I think "ouch" says it all, doesn't it?

Too funny about wrestling boys into a bathtub! I can totally relate!

This is great, and I really have to agree. Maybe a pedicure on a special day ONCE in a while, but other than that? little girls should be able to just be kids... and not worry about being little Women. all that being said? I have 3 boys ROFL. And I can barely wrestle them into a bathtub... so maybe my opinion doesn't hold too much water HAHAHAHA!!!!!

WOW!! I take Lexi for special Mani/Pedi days (about once every 2-3 months) but I would NEVER even imagine having her get facials or chemical treatments done to her hair! It just makes me sad that moms are having their little girls grow up way too fast. AND SERIOUSLY, bikini waxing an 11 year old????? I don't even get bikini waxes because...OUCH!!!!

These are definitely treatments my daughter will not be getting as long as we are paying for them. While I LOVE a good pedicure and manicure, I want her to understand that her beauty comes from within and that these are for fun, not beauty.

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Toddler Found Holding Loaded Handgun During Routine Traffic Stop

It takes a lot to shock police these days. It's rare, if not unheard of to be faced with what Chicago police found on one particular routine traffic stop.

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Every single adult in that car should be charged with a crime. Child endangerment for sure! Those poor children should be removed from the custody of these people and placed in a safe environment. It appears from the story that the child was ALLOWED to play with the LOADED gun, and the children were not restrained in any kind of seat. Seriously!?

That is very sad.

I'd love to know if they drug and alcohol tested those in the car! I cannot imagine how ANY of those within the vehicle would have not been in fear for *their* own lives with a toddler holding a loaded gun unless they weren't sober or high. There are so very many variables in play here that, thankfully, did NOT happen. I also thought that they had to charge any other adult in the car with child endangerment for not insuring the kids were restrained. Since this article does not describe the driver as the child's father, maybe the child's mother and grandmother could have made the claim that they didn't know there was a weapon in the car... but it still does not address the issue of the kids not being in car seats. Just unbelievable. I'm glad no one was hurt.

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Boy Sends Piggy Bank to Football Player to Get Him to Stay

Who says generosity is dead? I doubt running back Brandon Jacobs would say so. He just received one young fan’s entire piggy bank savings in an effort to keep him in New York!

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04/05/2013 - 11:01

MissyJ:

You'll love this one: Top 10 Ways to Get Him into Babymaking! Presented direct from a guy's point of view it offers practical advice wrapped in a touch of humor that is bound to appeal. Let me know what you think of the advice... and better yet, show us your positive home pregnancy test pic in a few weeks!

04/03/2013 - 14:02

molleebauer:

What are your favorite spring cleaning solutions? Are you "green" or use the old-fashioned stuff? Where do you start?

01/21/2013 - 17:19

MissyJ:

Create your own free custom baby registry now through Pregnancy.org! As you prepare to welcome your new addition, you can easily select and add the gifts you wish from any store. Your family and friends will appreciate having options they know you'll love -- all in one spot! Ready? Click to create your baby registry now!

01/08/2013 - 18:06

MissyJ:

Create your own free custom registry now through Pregnancy.org! Whether you're expecting a new baby or preparing for another special occasion, (birthday, new home, etc.), you can easily select and add the gifts you wish from any store. Your family and friends will appreciate having options they know you'll love -- all in one spot! Ready? Create your registry now! (You can return at any time by clicking on "Tools" in the top navigation bar and selecting the Registry option.

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