Posts by Adaline'sMama

As a mom of two 35 weekers who spent 10 days in the nicu this season, I understand your paranoia. I had to take my DD to the pediatrician's sick waiting room while her sisters were in the nicu. When I talked to one of the nicu nurses...

Just to update, I wanted to let anyone who was reading this know that we did wind up having to spend time in the NICU. A spent 7 days, and B 10. Im really glad we did the tour and I highly recommend anyone who thinks that they might go...

Speaking to the manual manipulation, it hurt like a b*tch. But, it was fast. While it was happening, I wished for drugs. Afterwards, I was glad I didnt get them, but oh it really hurt. A lot. 

I just wanted to update this :) Thanks for all of your suggestions and opinions. We are happy to announce the birth of Calliope Jane and Eleanor Wendy. Thank you all!

Ok, Im done having kids- for a bit anyway. I've birthed 4 kids in under three years, and it has taken a toll on my body. I started out a bit overweight anyway, and after three pregnancies I need to lose about 30 lbs. Anyway, I've never...

http://www.birthpartners.com/Location/1082/Childbirth%20Educators/Birth%20Rites_Paducah_Kentucky_42003   this may be more current.

Wow, he is beautiful!!! And huge- almost 10 lbs, that's awesome. He looks great! I'm so glad you've been able to get rest, it seems like it would be hard o come by. Have you taken Joel anywhere yet? I'm so anxious to get out, but I'm...

Wendy and Callie, born Jan 4, 2013   Do you feel comfortable with/ are you happy with your birth experience? I wish it hadnt happened so early -that they'd baked for a few more weeks :) I'm happy with my birth, but I do feel...

I used an Admena for the first few days, and I really didnt like it. Given, I was trying to pump colustrum, and it was hard. Then, I rented a Medela Symphony (which Im using now to EP for the twins). I had to start my supply with the...

Hi and welcome to the other side! Our journey throughout pregnancy together has been awesome, so let's keep it going as we deal with the changes and first issues that arise postpartum. Post here about how you are feeling, how your...