Posts by ComplexOphelia

I'm so glad the babies are here and healthy, but it does mean a certain amount of freaking out is going on over here, too ...   How many pillows are you sleeping with?  If I keep two pillows between my legs while I'm...

I actually called where I buy my diapers from, and they said meconium has never been an issue for them, so I'm just doing the cloth.  But, I don't really care about stains - I just want to know that they're clean.  They...

Quote: Originally Posted by Passionate*Mama  I don't think I will but I would LOVE to!  I'm not 36 weeks till Saturday so anytime after that I think I'd love to go.  I know a 36 weeker could have it's...

There have been times that I've noticed a smell that I'd describe as "earthy," very similar to when I have my period.  The way my body smells in general is pretty different right now - not unpleasantly so, I wouldn't...

Welcome Earthside, Andrew Theodore!  Congratulations on your new son, Mama!   I don't know if you've been over there yet, but the MDC NICU and Preemie Parenting boards were really, really helpful to me during our NICU...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cujobunny  Quote: Originally Posted by ComplexOphelia  The reason to have ultrasounds is to make sure that everything is okay.  If something shows...

Oh, and (because I don't know how to edit posts yet), I totally understand your hating the constant worry, and I hope I haven't added to that!  At this point, u/s is definitely not totally accurate.  The margin of error they...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cujobunny  Quote: Originally Posted by pregnant@40  there is some margin of error w/ ultrasound readings this late in pregnancy.  I...

This is so beautiful!  We did a henna belly at 28 weeks but it didn't stick - I'm seeing my doula this weekend and asking if we can try again.  Maybe I'll load this picture so she can do one that looks like this - I looove...

Quote: Originally Posted by BaileyB  I'm high risk but because I had a stillborn at 38 weeks. So I'm on the other end as far as nerves but am still optimistic and grateful for my once a week NST and U/S. Mostly I've...