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In fact, depending on your age and how long you’ve been trying, the odds of conceiving on your own may be higher than it is for most infertility diagnoses. A 2012 study of just over 1,300 women with infertility, ages 28 to 36, found that 43% of those who never received fertility treatment eventually conceived and gave birth. Here’s what your unexplained infertility diagnosis means, what it doesn’t, and possible explanations for the unexplained....

Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 15 minutes Your child will enjoy this cute action rhyme. It is more fun when you exaggerate the voices and use a high pitch when the birds are talking. The bright sun comes up, (raise arms in the air) The dew falls away. (pat in a downward motion) “Good morning, good morning” (wave and flap) The little birds say!

More: What Color Hair Will My Baby Have? What is Blood Type? Red blood cells have substances on their surfaces that vary from person to person. The particular substance on your own blood cells determines your blood type. There are two blood group classifications: the ABO system and the Rh system. ABO Blood Group The ABO system has four major blood groups: A, B, AB, and O. Red blood cells in blood type A have A antigens on their surfaces....

More: 25 Alternative Names for Grandma and Grandpa If any of the grandparents have divorced and are remarried, having names for each grandparent can be even more important to avoid confusion. In this situation, your baby may have multiple sets of grandparents and step-grandparents that she will get to know. While an older child may be able to simply say grandma X or grandma Y, for example, that is too complicated for an infant or toddler who is just learning to talk....

There are a lot of theories about what the ultrasound technician is looking for in a girl ultrasound. Is it true that three lines in ultrasound means girl? This is often called the “hamburger sign.” Some technicians look for two lines. And yet others go by the old adage, no penis means it’s a girl.

When you take a home pregnancy test, you’re looking at the testing window to see whether there are two lines or just one. The first line is the control line. If that’s all you see, your result is negative. But two lines in the testing window mean that you are pregnant. Home pregnancy tests measure a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine. Your body starts producing hCG after a fertilized egg implants itself in your uterus, about six to ten days after ovulation....

Depending on how advanced the pregnancy is, this may be achieved with one of two surgical procedures—dilation and evacuation (D&E) and dilation or curettage (D&C). (The term D&C sometimes is used to refer to vacuum aspiration, another procedure for terminating a pregnancy.) In a D&C, the cervix is widened to make is possible for a doctor to use a sharp surgical instrument called a curette to remove tissue from the lining of the uterus....

For most toddlers, this means a (hopefully lengthy) daily afternoon nap that parents can count on. Considering how fast sleep routines changed when your child was an infant, the toddler “one nap” period might seem like it will go on forever—but this is usually not the case. Most children begin dropping their naps by 5 years of age. The process can begin as early as 3 years old, though it’s more likely to take a longer time....

While the numbers are declining in the birth rate overall—and for ages 20 to 24—the rate is up slightly in the late 20s, defined as 25 to 29. So, if you are pregnant in your 20s, you are likely to find people of a similar age in your childbirth classes and in playgroups. This gives you another thing in common as you share tales of your pregnancy and lives....

But what happens when those expectations are unattainable or you fail to meet them after a day or two and you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious? If you struggle with the anxiety that comes with trying to plan the perfect day, week, or month for you and your family, you are not alone. In fact, many parents struggle with the quest for the ideal family life. And then when they don’t meet these expectations, they can quickly fall into a pit of despair struggling to overcome anxiety and guilt....

CDC Guidelines While the CDC doesn’t go as far as mandating schools to open, its recommended mitigation strategies—including universal mask-wearing and physical distancing—are designed to get kids back in the classroom without causing future COVID-19 outbreaks. The guidelines also highlight the need for deep cleaning of facilities, personal hygiene, and contact tracing. The agency said there is strong evidence that schools can now reopen, especially at lower grade levels. But it’s only going to go smoothly if there’s a high level of commitment from everybody involved, public health experts warn....

Just as it is safe to exercise during pregnancy (in most cases), it is also safe to exercise following a miscarriage. Your doctor’s recommendation will most likely be to follow your workout routine prior to pregnancy or a lighter, modified version. In other words, if you weren’t a marathoner before your pregnancy, it doesn’t make sense to run dozens of miles during or immediately following your pregnancy. Your Body After a Miscarriage After a first-trimester miscarriage, your body will return to normal fairly quickly....

Getting a fever after being immunized is not uncommon, but fevers can be dangerous for babies. You may wonder whether you can give your baby Tylenol (acetaminophen) to help bring a fever down. Tylenol is safe to give to babies for pain or fever under your pediatrician’s direction. Just make sure to give the appropriate dose for your child’s weight. “Babies can take Tylenol as soon as they are born if the doctor believes it’s necessary,” notes Molly O’Shea, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician, consultant, parent coach, and speaker....

But that doesn’t mean that you need to run out and get your child one if they’re that age and don’t own their own iPhone or Android yet. Many parents grapple with the cell phone issue because they don’t know when is the right age for a child to have his own phone. There are many variables to consider when it comes to getting your child their first cell phone....

Overview Here’s the thing… there’s no one day that everyone ovulates when taking Clomid. There are Clomid calculators online that claim to tell you when you’ll ovulate, but they really are just a best guess. That said, there are average ovulation days. Also, there are ways you can time sex to increase your chances of getting pregnant during treatment. Clomid Protocols Some doctors recommend taking Clomid on Days 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of your cycle, while others recommend taking Clomid on Days 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9....

Ask Yourself the Following Questions Questions to ask yourself that may help you get to the bottom of why your child dislikes going to preschool: Does the center’s philosophy and learning style match with what your child likes? Just because a center has a good reputation doesn’t mean it is the right choice for your child and your family. Has there been any type of incident that has occurred at the preschool that could have impacted your child in any way?...

Parents typically answer these questions. And why not? Asking is how children gather information about the world, and answering makes everyone feel better, but only in the short term. Some children get hooked on reassurance. They seek it multiple times a day, often about the very same thing. And the relief they feel, well, that relief is short-lived. Also, no one can predict the future. If you reassure your child that a bad thing isn’t going to happen, and then it does, at best your child will be unprepared and at worst, they’ll lose faith in you....

The Words You Need Some children may be embarrassed or ashamed about hurting another person. Some may not realize how hurtful their teasing can be. And you may be angry or embarrassed by your child’s behavior. All of these feelings can make it hard to talk to children who have engaged in hurtful teasing. Here are some suggestions to keep the conversation going. The words: “I’d like to understand what happened, why don’t you tell me about it?...

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by....