Posts by Knitting Mama

The real significant baby growth happens in the third trimester (which is why, my OB says, they don't generally test women for gestational diabetes 'til 24-28 weeks), so according to my OB, it's still okay to not be putting on much at...

Quote: Originally Posted by rebecca10  I had the Brest friend pillow and loved it. I was completely reliant on it for the first 8 weeks or so, and really think it helped with that floppy newborn stage. The one...

People tend to have a "love it!" or "hate it!" feeling about both the Boppy and the MBF. Me, I started with MBF and didn't like it, and when I switched to a Boppy, it was amazing. But I know the reverse is true for others. I think it's...

A dress like that is exactly what I was hoping to find this pregnancy to highlight my growing belly, and had absolutely zero luck. 

Yeah, I should clarify-- cup, spoon or syringe feeding would be my choices for a one-off or a very occasional feeding. For a more regular thing, we use an SNS (and have since Cece was born). I have a low supply due to breast surgery,...

If you're not going back to work, I would wait and see on buying a pump. You may not need to increase your supply, and you can hand express or get an inexpensive manual pump if you need to relieve some pressure in the case of...

  Ninetales, this is your spotlight thread!  People can ask you questions, and you can answer (or not, your choice). Or you can just share if you want to. It's up to you!   To get the ball rolling, here are a...

Oh wow, the amount they talk about in that blog-- a handful of chia seeds-- sounds INSANE to me. I take a pinch of them dry, and then 15 minutes later drink a bunch of water to combat heartburn!

Quote: Originally Posted by bootsvalentine  Also, I am feeling confused about who to go to and ask for meds if it comes to that. My OBGYN said to go to a therapist, but no therapist I know will even discuss types of...

Quote: Originally Posted by moremadder    But I am seeing some contradictory info around the internets about their safety in pregnancy, so I'm nervous about it. Those who are taking them, do you have any...