Posts by Tithonia

I was just wondering... My DD will be 3 next month and still nurses quite a bit, but I lost my supply about 6 months ago, I think. I went on a huge diet (lost 8 lbs in a week...) right around the same time that she really downsized her...

I'd like to put in a plug for Ina May Gaskin's book on childbirth too. It's wonderful! The best ever!! The Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way (by Susan McCutcheon-Rosegg) I also found really helpful in terms of good, clear information...

Quote: Originally Posted by thebeljur Being surprised is GREAT! Really, it was the best treat to have after all that hard work of labor and birth. For me, there's something different about the bonding during pregnancy...

We chose not to do any ultrasounds the first time around, and plan to do the same this time unless there is some clear reason that the midwife gives us to do one. My reasons not to do ultrasounds are as follows: 1. I strongly feel...

I'll be 30, had my first at 27. Oh my! I never thought I would have two children before turning 31!!

It's weird, with DD I wanted lots of meat and all my food had to be hot and fresh. This time around, I only want cold stuff and fruit. And I seem to be settling into an "afternoon sickness" routine. Blah.

I'm going to go ahead and try a cup a day during the first trimester, and increase thereafter if I like it and all goes well. Sources I trust, like Aviva Jill Romm, say it is safe throughout pregnancy. Of course, if I seem to have...

My DD will be 3 1/2 when the new one arrives, and she still loves to nurse, although I think I lost my supply last fall when I went on a serious diet and she wasn't nursing much for a bit. But she loves to snuggle and suckle anyway. I...

Okay, I guess it's really true, so I'd like to join too! * EDD: Officially Jan. 14, which from family and personal history probably means closer to Jan. 25. * Your Name: I'm happy with Tithonia for this venue. * Age: 30. (Oh my! I...

I was just thinking about this today. Basically, it means that all women are 2 weeks pregnant until they get pregnant, right??