Posts by ShanaV

Quote: Originally Posted by neonalee Oh thank goodness!! I consider it part lazy & part just can't get everything done, but I'm glad to see these replies! I just keep telling myself I'm building a strong immune...

It took me a few months to figure out that my babies cried when they were tired too! I devised a method using many of the 5 S's to get 'em to sleep: swaddle + paci + rock/walk + shhh-ing and it has made a big difference. I get DH to help...

My babies have their first cold now too. They have runny noses, congestion, mild fever and some coughing (which seems to be from post nasal drip). I was reading about using breastmilk to clear it (instead of saline) bc it has antibodies...

Way to go mama! You've got the right attitude, and screw all the nay-sayers and non-believers! When my supply wasn't enough for my 30-week boys I drank Mothers Milk tea and it boosted my supply pretty much over night, and kept it...

Welcome babies! Congrats! Also chiming in on LOVING the beautiful names.

Does hand expression work to relieve some pressure?

I also really missed having a third trimester. I didn't get 9 months of pregnancy, only 6.5. It sucks. It was over way too fast. It took a good 4 months for me to show, and then it was over and done with 2.5 months later. I only got a...

Seems normal to me! Seems way too early to be labeling her as "high needs," all she should be doing is eat, sleep and poop at this point, am I right?!

What she said (1) Yes, even after all that they will be able to nurse! It most likely won't be right away, but it will happen! It may be with a nipple shield, but hey, it's better than nothing (we had to use shields for 3-4 months,...

I have a twin size brest friend pillow, and I think they are about the same size and shape as the ez2nurse pillow, and yes, it is a BEHEMOTH. I hated it at first because it was so dang big. I used a regular brest friend pillow at first...