Posts by broodymama

I'm still fluctuating a pound or two around my starting weight.  My nausea and vomiting are starting to fade, but I'm also almost out of Zofran, so we'll see how the next week or so goes.   Last pregnancy my neuro had me...

I read Diary of a Midwife a couple days ago, really enjoyed it!  Now I need some more birthy reading.   Both of my daughters have birthdays this week and DH just started his new job, it's been a busy week!

LOL, love your signature quote, Katri'smama!  I might have to borrow that.  I also find it funny that both of our locations have to do with the rain.  

Just west of Seattle, WA here.

My 4th baby arrived around 41.5 weeks, my longest pregnancy by over a week.  But when he was ready he came flying out, with labor less than 30 minutes.  He was also only 9 lb 8 oz, my next-to-smallest...

Ahhh, I just checked and my local library has Diary of a Midwife on the shelves.  I need some good birthy reading, I'm going to try to make it to the library later today!

Welcome!  I just saw your thread in Tribal Areas about your petition to BCBS, and I think we're on another board (pg.org) together too.  (I'm the one who PMd you about the vax thread, so no big surprise to see me here!)  

I have similar options myself, and there's no way I want to birth at the local military hospital unless it's absolutely necessary.  We've saved like crazy and paid out of pocket for my last 3 births and will be doing it this time...

My DS2 weaned earlier than I would have like and much earlier than my other kids, due to back-to-back miscarriages and a surgery that just tanked my milk supply.  He is sensitive to dairy and soy so he doesn't drink other milks,...

We're on a tight budget right now too, so I haven't been to the chiro in way too long now.  I feel so much better when I go.  My insurance doesn't cover it, so it's usually about $25-$35 a visit for me, the initial consult...