Posts by nhklh

Another interesting thing my MW said is that none of it is really very accurate anyway, and 10cm = fully dilated/no cervix left.  So one woman's "10" might be 9.5cm, and another's might be 11cm.  But if nobody is sticking...

So.  I had a student postnatal doula lined up.  I just received her newsletter, which states she'll be away for 2 weeks from 21st Dec.  My EDD is 23rd Dec.  So there goes that idea down the toilet.   I am...

Quote: Originally Posted by travelmumma  In prep for the baby shower I asked my SIL what my 6 year old twin niece and nephew know about sex/babes/birth because they are bound to ask... She said that all they know is that...

This is yesterday, 32wks (navy blue).  For comparison (in white) is 28wks.  I don't think there is really any difference.      

Quote: Originally Posted by Mamabeakley  Another difference between children that I will just mention is willingness.       You have absolutely hit the nail on the head right here.  DS2 is...

Quote: Originally Posted by tropicana74  In my experience a lot of it depends on the baby..     This worries me.  A lot.  DS1 was high needs, never ever ever slept, and cried literally all...

Quote: Originally Posted by themothership  my advice if you need to be able to be the primary caregiver for the entire family- plan meals that are quick and easy, even if they aren't the healthiest. use disposable...

Quote: Originally Posted by mamaharrison  I don't think the two topics are the same, TBH, and so the two threads will both hold pertinent information. I lovingly asked for the Golden Month thread to be kept...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mamabeakley    Remind us how old the other kids are?  Will they be able to help to some extent?  What CAN'T they help with?  Who could help temporarily with those...

Posting this here so as not to drag down the golden month thread..... I need to know more about normal birth recovery times. I realise, of course, that it's going to be different for everyone, but assuming everything goes normally,...