Posts by Morgraine

I would have to say a little pair of swim trunks with a mesh liner (the kind that comes on the inside of all mens trunks) IF you are pretty sure that you are not going to have a poop. I mean you are going to notice if they start to poop....

I see both sides but I have to agree with Boof. I live in an affluent area where moms are given 1 year paid maternity leave to stay home and take care of the babies that they were so desparate to have. Of 20 babies (all born by c/s) on 2...

I never pumped a day in my life. I went back to work when my kids were 11 months and most recently when DS#2 turned 1 y.o. I think supply is VERY individual. When I get home and see my little ones I am FULL and they see me and run to me...

I am travelling for three weeks in Thailand to places such as Chao Phraya River, Chiang Mai, the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Burma and Laos meet. I will be doing a homestay in a northern hilltribe villiage. My 18 month nursling will...

When do kids listen? I feel like my son 3.5 just ignores me. I am careful to listen to him and respect what he is saying. I often repeat what he says so that he is sure that I am listening. I really let him go about his day as he wishes....

I like to smile and nod a lot! If your parents seem angry about your parenting choices they may really be: Hurt, frustrated or scared. Hurt that you aren't following the way they did things (weren't they good enough?) Frustated that you...

((((((HUGS)))))))) Oh man, It is so hard! Especially when they are snotty and popping on and off the breast so they can breath! I always suck (with my mouth) the snot out. Good luck and don't forget to spit . . . LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by kewb I used to think my delayed/selectively/non-vaxing neighbor was a nut case. Now I am embarrassed since I have completely turned around in my thinking. However, I had to make this...

Selfishness and wanting another child when we are not "perfect mamas" Before we had kids I don't think I really understood selflessness, (not the way a mother understands it) in anycase, why do we ever want to have children...

I have also thought of this issue. Especially with #2. With the first baby you have less to loss from being unjustly prosecuted. However, if you have a young child at home the thought of "trouble with the law" seems a lot more...