Posts by trauerweidchen

I am so, so sorry for your loss. Wishing for healing for you and hoping for brighter days ahead.

I've been wondering about this too. I'm still fairly young (27), healthy, and we skipped all ultrasounds (except for Doppler use once early in pregnancy and again in labor) with my first pregnancy. I'm nervous about starting a cascade...

Finally joining in now that this pregnancy is starting to feel real!     1. Guess date is July 22, based on conception/ovulation, so my "window" is mid-July to early August. 2. Baby #2 for us~our son will be 3 years...

I've been lurking on and off, and thought I'd actually join the roster! I don't post much on MDC anymore, but I remember my DDC from my first pregnancy with fondness, so here goes.   EDD is July 22 based on...

Quote: Originally Posted by quantumleap  Doulas come in all shapes and sizes, and it is very likely that you could find one who is just the right mix of intuitive and perceptive to give you the sort of support...

I'm a fairly new doula, but I did have a home birth without a doula, but with extended family present. Our midwife wanted us to have some sort of support person there in addition to my husband, and I thought it made a lot of sense~it...

I'm not a current student or a practicing graduate, but I have been seriously considering Birthwise as well, and here's what I've learned so far.   I've visited twice in the last three months and have talked to a student...

I've visited Birthwise and am quite impressed; I also spoke with a student who is in her preceptorship and really feels well prepared and happy with the school so far. I'm seriously considering moving to Maine so I can do the on-campus...

Slight clarification~tetanus is *not* always fatal, but there's not much you can do if you contract the disease other than wait on the toxin to clear your system, which often means life support type care in a hospital. It causes...

I'm sorry I've been MIA in this thread, but I think of you awesome ladies often and hope everyone is well. DH and I are moving into TTC so I think I can be moved out of "A little bit longer" into "Starting now!"  This has been a...