Posts by Ghislaine

Sorry to get back to everyone so much later!  Mlle. Alix was born on Monday morning at 35 weeks 4 days.  She's doing well in the NICU but I can't wait to get her home!  I'll post more in the Birth Stories thread.  

I did NOT expect to be joining this thread so soon!  I'm not due until May 30th but I'm experiencing all the signs of early labor so it's off to the hospital for us!  Really baby, I wasn't in any hurry!  

Quote: Originally Posted by nstewart    AFM, today is my first official day of mat leave!  YAY!  I kept DS home from his dayhome and we went to the zoo.  It was a really nice time, until we were...

Quote: Originally Posted by MarieWalter  I have a quick question about changing pads. We're planning to use the top of our washer (in the bathroom) as a changing table (with a separate little shelf nearby for...

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Quote: Originally Posted by pastormama  Awesome idea!  I eat two eggs scrambled in butter (usually with a bit of cheese added) every morning for breakfast.  Nothing else sits right....

I just updated the info on the Amazon.com one I'd had for my daughter.  It's about half books with the rest being useful odds and ends or consumables like diaper rash cream!  My MIL has mentioned letting her know if we need...

Quote: Originally Posted by FarmerMomma  I'm excited to know that the birth will be at my home instead of boyfriend's. So nice to be able to visualize that part and just know where. I'm also more aware of plan b around...

Non-maternity wrap dresses in a stretchy fabric can be a good option too.  I picked one up at Dress Barn for my last pregnancy after seeing my cousin's wife wear one for a family holiday party.  Might not be a formal enough...

I'm in northern VT and the fee for my first birth was $4,100 due before the birth.  I'm seeing the same midwife though her co-midwife has changed.  Her rates have not changed but because I ended up with a C-section after a...