Posts by CountryMommy

Personally, I do the 20 week anatomy scan routinely. I would do additional follow up ultrasounds if deemed medically necessary. However, I would not do any extra unnecessary ultrasounds for gender determination...

Excellent update :)

My girlfriend threw me a wonderful baby shower with my first baby but I've said no since then as I pretty much have everything I need now. Registering for a babyshower is super easy. Just go to the store if your choice, tell them that...

I am so sorry MP how stressful and scary. I am so glad that the contractions have slowed down so much, that is a positive sign. Huge hugs and best of luck for you and your babies.

I cannot wear the baby bjorn very comfortably for a long time as my babies were both 9lbers at birth but my husband LOVES LOVES LOVES the bjorn. It is his favourate carrier. If he is babywearing, its his go to and he will...

I'm not much of a tea drinker but I do like peppermint tea on occaision. I often steep nettles tea for my hubby (amazing stuff for his allergies) I am going to start drinking it too. Thanks for the idea :)

My previous babies were born in Feb and April so having a newborn this summer will be a change for me! I have lots of onesies, sleepers, etc so I don't need to buy anything before baby comes, I will just wait and see what I need, if...

My baby was 12oz at 21.5 weeks. Tech said give or take an oz.

I have never had any early pregnancy ultrasounds but I always do the anatomy scan. I like to know where my placenta is, how the umbilical cord is inserted and if baby appears to be developing normally. Some things shown on the...

Oh I wanted to add that I exclusively breastfed my babies until 6months (on the breast, never pumped so no bottles, no soothers) and extended breastfed until 17months with my first and 2 months shy of 3yrs with my second (am currently...