Posts by LeighPF

I got the smallest clothes out, realized how many have spit up stains, so they are all soaking in Biz and washing soda. Diapers, burp cloths and blankets are all stacked on shelves. All the boy clothes got put into storage, which really...

Mine was GTT was Monday so I should hear soon.

I am huge this time too. I feel like this is what I was like with Monkey at the end and I am almost 28 weeks.

I got a mini cradle support belt from Amazon ($15 ish) and am in love. Walking Monkey to school was so much more comfortable today. Bee is potty learning today and already on her second pair of underwear. It will be a long weekend.

My kids love the jellycat animals. They have each got a monkey, so I should see if this one can get one too. As much as I loath stuffed animals in some ways, they get a lot of play at our house, and they don't hurt when you step on them.

Sorry, re read, if insurance is paying $6500 for the birth, the midwives need to get $6500. But you need to take into account what you already paid hem.

Did you pay the full mount to the midwife and insurance is reimbursing you for their portion? That happens with one doc I see where I pay upfront. Call and talk to your insurance.

There are lots of Chicago area hb midwives. Only CNMs are licensed in Illinois. Check out birthlink.com I am seeing Hillary Kaisser at gentle birth care and am very happy with her.

Ideally, baby comes in the evening and you tell the people you want to visit to turn up in the morning with breakfast and they do the baby love thing while you eat. Ask them to keep the visit short, be specific, and you can always ask...

Membrane sweep worked like a charm with my second. Pedicure sounds pretty nice.