Posts by expat-mama

Quote: Originally Posted by TIFF4NY  Just heard my first *snapping* sound from the top of my belly. Sounded like a rubber band had been stretched and released. DH and I think it might have been a joint of the baby...

As always, lots to think about. Funny how almost immediately after posting this topic, the news has exploded with related articles. Not helping me in my decision process. I will spend more time on this.  Thanks.

I'm expecting our 2nd to show up in the next month or so and since we found out we were having another one we've been trying to take steps get DS (2.5 yo) to be a bit more independent about his sleep. We haven't made as much progress...

Hi there,  I'm back here again! Everyone here is always so helpful I thought I'd ask for some more input on something that has come up recently for us. I chose not to post in the vaccinations forums because I really am wanting...

I couldn't really decide what to get- all the reviews I've read online are so varied and subjective. I didn't want to spend a lot on something I couldn't return so I just ordered a belly binder by Underworks. If it works it works, if...

Thanks- that link is really interesting. Especially the section about the purple line at the natal cleft! I guess I will likely try to feel my own dilation since that is the most reliable way- I kind of feel like I won't trust my own...

With my last birth, I had irregular contractions that never got really intense, just felt like strong cramps with no discernible pattern or timing in between. This was from the beginning of pre-labour until the pushing phase- some...

make appointment for house cleaners to come and do top-to-bottom clean incl windows put together sidecar crib, change table still need to arrange sidecar safely buy new & bigger fridge wash...

My older sister just had her first baby and her labour and birth of her son was almost exactly like mine. No intense or regular contractions, just a looooong period (12+ hrs) of irregular-timed cramps followed by around 40 mins of...

Quote: Originally Posted by baltmom  Expat, I think I said in another thread how similar our boys sound. Now I’m saying how similar you and I sound! The same worries and fears, questions, what-ifs, and guilt. I so...