Posts by rachieface

My son slept through the night from six weeks till 18 weeks-ish.  It was BLISSFUL.  Then the four-month sleep regression hit, and we haven't recovered yet (he's seven months old).  So if your babe is gaining fine, just...

Thanks!  That's exactly what I needed to know!

Quote: Originally Posted by PuppyFluffer   It's fear.  Fear of the unfamiliar, fear of pressure from family and friends, fear of acknowledging the wounding of the father if he's...

Hi smart mammas,     My very big seven month old has almost grown out of his bucket seat, and I'm looking at convertibles right now.  I'm very interested in the Cosco Scenera because we really do not have a lot of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Smidge  You did the right thing by informing them, but that's all you can do sadly. Thanks so much for the reply.  I know this, but am just flabbergasted that they could...

I just found out that some friends of mine had their two day old baby circumcised.  :( :( :(  This was after I shared EXTENSIVELY with this little boy's mom about circ, reasons not to circ, etc.  She was very open to the...

I'm pretty laid back about babies and solids... I voted for option number four.  My husband and I may or may not have given our babe TINY tastes of a variety of foods from several months on...it was fun to watch his reaction....

Does your sister know that you would rather not have battery-operated/plastic/flashy toys in your home?  Because it sounds like you need to make that super clear to your family.  Honestly, the ATV sounds like a kind gift from...

Hey krjt and skfmama, we have started a mothering.com AP Chicago group!  We meet every Monday morning in the Old Irving Park area.  Please PM me or tracymom1 for more information, and include your 'hood and kiddo's ages! 

I love our (Chicago) Y.  The hours are way better than that....those are crazy hours!  But they don't change diapers or give food, etc.  I'm also fine with that, and just change/nurse my son right before I drop him off...