Posts by TheDivineMrsM

Personally, no. DD1's birth was an emergency C. This baby was an unexpected blessing, and I got pg when DD1 was 15 months old. My cousin has three boys, and her oldest was 3.5 when the youngest was born, all by...

I'd skip the Bjorn. Not great for your back or for wearing a baby for long periods of time.    I have a Baby Ktan sling. It's similar to the Moby but w/o all the pesky wrapping. It was a lifesaver with DD1 and I'm glad I...

Quote: Originally Posted by finnegansmom      Which flavor do you get and how many bags are in each?  The cinnamon orange sounds good.... I need to order more. ...

I'm right there with you. DD was 27 hours of back labor that ended in a crash c-section under anesthesia. I think everyone in our families except DH think I'm reckless for even attempting a VBAC. Part of me is dreading this birth, and...

The first time, my midwife told me to call when contractions were steadily 5 mins apart for an hour and/or if my water breaks. 

I've been drinking it for months! I make it in huge batches and keep it in the fridge. I ordered it from Sunshine Herbals, and love it. You can get individual bags or teapot-sized bags, she ships quickly, and it tastes 1000x better...

I'm sorry her labor was so rough, but I hope she recovers quickly! Congratulations to you and your family!

It depends on the practitioner, the hospital regulations, and the availability of MWs in your area. The one birthing center that's within 50 miles of me is pretty strict on who they accept. I don't even think I could VBAC there. In...

Nymbler   Baby Name Wizard   Behind the Name   I'm slightly addicted to all three 

Quote: Originally Posted by abouttobe5  1)  While it is fear based, I am now really wrestling with the thought of a section.  Before the last few weeks, I was dead set against it - wanted a natural birth more...