Sucking his thumb
So Kai is a big thumb sucker. It makes me feel bad that I should be nursing him instead of him sucking his thumb even though I just fed him. So I usually offer him the breast again and he will take it...
View ArticleFinally!
I hope I'm not kicked out of the club - my baby Aurora Eileen was born last night. 6 lbs 13 oz, 20.5 inches long. I was supposed to be induced, but thankfully after having my membranes stripped the...
View ArticleFrustrated/Discouraged....(vent, just gotta get it out)
My mom showed up two weeks ago and has to leave tomorrow. We figured her coming a week before I was due and a week after would pretty much cover it as far as baby coming and her getting to be there....
View ArticleJoey's big day (birth story)
We went in at 6:30 a.m. last monday (1/23) to be induced, against my better judgment but at the behest of my OB. (He was almost 42 weeks and his innate fear of malpractice was kicking in). So we...
View ArticleGeoffrey Finn William is Here! I Did It... Homebirth-Yay!
<b>I am so in LOVE!!!!</b><br><br> I had those "hard stomach" painless contractions for a long time, and the herbs and primrose oil had already gotten me dilated to four...
View ArticleAny Jan girls that need fairied mocs? TAKEN
I have a pair of girly felted moccasins that I'd love to fairy to a January babe. They're not absolutely perfect (I knitted them myself), but they are adorable. Colors are pinks, purples, and aqua....
View ArticleAdjusting to 2 children...Need suggestions
I am at a loss. It has always been the Tristan show...playing together, etc. He's been my sidekick. Now that wonderful Sage is here, I'm not sure how to get Tristan to do more self-play. He gets so...
View ArticleGood Things Come to Those Who Wait...
Sometimes it's funny how things just sort of fall into place...<br><br> I called the midwives and my doula on Thursday as I was feeling crampy and had some pretty painful contractions....
View ArticleBirth Control Anyone??
What are you using post-baby? I think I am going to have an IUD placed in a few more weeks, but we are also considering James getting a vascitomy (sp?). We are 99% sure we are done with just two kids,...
View ArticleBath question from FTM
Well, no, baby's not here yet, but I was wondering about bathing once kiddo does show up.<br><br> When the umbilical stump falls off, and it's time to start giving baby a bath, do you HAVE...
View ArticleHemoroids or however the heck you spell it
How long are they supposed to last? <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/redface.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Embarrassment"> Mine is...
View ArticleKristin (sunnylady303)??
Has anybody heard from her? Last tinme she posted here was three weeks ago. I Just wondered if she's hadher baby yet and how she is doing! (and if you are reading this Kristen, my birth beads never...
View ArticleCameron's Birth Story
WOW!! (big sigh) I love bein' a mamma!<br><br> Cameron is 4 days old now and we're starting to understand each other a little better. I've had some time to reflect on his birth and am...
View ArticleAny one else having to pump??
My supply deminished shockingly quickly after my newborn and I were having latch problems. His weight dropped to 15% of his birth weight. So I started pumping and taking...
View Articlebaby crazy! Anyone else?
Ever since Cormac was born all I can think about is how I want three kids. I have always sort of been back and forth about this, and ds doesen't really want more. During the last pregnancy I swore I...
View Article2 kids and mommy guilt
I have an automatic swing. My 2 week old spends too much time in it and not enough time in my arms. I am sling dysfunctional. I cannot make them work. My toddler gets rocked to sleep every night by...
View ArticleBaby acne
dd has little red bumps on one side of her face, and now she is geting them on her head, how do I treat them?
View ArticleHi I am new to the site and board
Hello my name is Amanda and I am new to this site<br> I have a son who was born on January 3,2006 his name is Bryan Alexander he is the love of my life I am also married to my husband Doug and...
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