Posts by bobcat

Deleting, because once I read the replies, felt the advice wasn't relevant.....good luck......hope you can get some clarity!!! hugs.

Hi! Wondering if I can be added to the May DDC. Don't know why it took me so long to join, but I am finally doing it, haha :)   Due late May/early June.   First baby, a boy!   Live in Southern...

Thanks! Makes sense. I guess that is why my mom always says "with some babies, they are happy as long as they can see you, wherever they are."

I know many here cosleep, but it is not the right choice for us, for a few factors, including health issues. I hope there are some mothers here that have tried crib mattresses for infants and could advise, because I am a first-time...

Thanks! That helps and makes a lot of sense. :) I think everyone will be happier with the chaise facing the view. So that is what I am really leaning towards, just have to get over the instinct to want to revolve everything around the...

I have a "sort of" silly dilemma. But I keep going back and forth, so I'd like to hear opinions. Maybe something someone will say will help sway me! I realize there are greater problems in life and the world, but still.....I am...

Thank you for the wonderful comments! They were exactly what I was hoping for. I haven't read any birth stories, because I suppose I was worried about psyching myself out. Maybe I will look into some of those books! Everything that...

Wasn't sure where to post this. I am pregnant now with my first, and want to get a jogging stroller that I can put an infant car seat in. Sometimes I'll use it for vigorous walks, sometimes for jogging/running in the neighborhood....

Right now I am trying to decide whether or not to use pain relief drugs in labor. Will be a first time mom in 6 weeks, doing a hospital birth, love my OB, and she is basically leaving things up to me. I am leaning towards no epidural....

Thank you for the input!!!