Posts by springmum

We'll be doing a side-car set up of some sort, haven't actually figured out what that means yet - but babe will be in arms reach for a long time to come.   I'm a very light sleeper too, but I actually found that when DS was...

I'm way behind! I'm reading, but am not going to be able to post personals - sorry ladies :)   Hope everyone has a better week who needs it, and everyone else continues to feel good as we all enter the big 3rd tri!

Anyone up for sharing websites/blogs that are useful for all things baby/parenting etc?   I'll start :)   Checking for toxicity of health products (including baby...

What will everyone be using for diaper creams, body washes (obviously newborns aren't dirty, but for later) etc?   Last time, I was surprised how much diaper cream I had to use on DS b/c of his food intolerances (in cloth or...

That reminds me of one of those peri bottles too. Handy to have in case things are a little tender after when going to the bathroom - though I can never seem to find them.   Oh, and stocking up on old cheap undies that can get...

Great suggestions already! I may repeat some, b/c I've got a mental list going and I really need to type it out.   First, we are getting a post-partum doula. I had a c-sec with DS and DH went back to 12 hour work days 4 days...

I would agree that as a class C drug - I'm not getting it while pregnant.  That's why I was wondering about post-partum too. I'm not fining any easy answers about toxins being passed through breastmilk (as we know other toxins...

 Dandy - what a wonderful update - keep fighting little Adair!!  He sounds so strong :) Happy to hear you're healing well. I think your emotions are totally expected, I can't imagine the rollercoaster you are on right now....

I agree Angel - I wish it was more black & white. I actually believe in the idea of vaccines - for more serious diseases. What I have issues with is the safety. Maybe it's b/c of my son's experience and others I know (seizures...

thanks ladies - I think you're right - it sounds like a good idea until I realize how close it is to the birth...I didn't even think of the germ factor for all of us, DS definitely has no sense of good hygiene yet.....boo, I'm sad...