Posts by luckypirahna

Whenever I google a question about parenting the most useful link nearly always ends up being from the mothering forums. I have found such a wealth of information here I rarely feel the need to post to ask my own questions. I find...

That would be spectacular!

Do you know what growth charts they use? I know the US charts can be off for breastfed babies, so using the WHO charts (found here) can give you a better idea of where she is... I also have seen doctors worry about kids who are in...

Have you considered food allergies? The constipation, not gaining weight, pickiness could all be related. You could try taking out some of the big ones like dairy, soy and wheat and see if that helps....and then reintroduce them...

I had something very similar. Mine peeled for months, not oozy really, but peeling. The babe is a year now, and it's been back to normal for a bit, but I don't remember how long really. It's an odd thing isn't it?

I used it with my DD and I felt like it helped me to have more control during the pushing stage. I've seen a lot of moms feel overwhelmed by the sensations and not really sure what's going on, but when I felt DDs head pushing through...

I get the same feeling periodically, and I find that supplementing with something like floradix works wonders. My bloodwork always shows that my iron is ok or borderline, but that little boost can make a world of difference. Oh,...

Thank you! I hadn't even gotten as far as thinking that she might not be so amused by being held over the potty, if we choose to try that route, I'll be sure to try before we leave to see if she approves.  

I seem to have stumbled upon ECing a bit. My 8 month old has pooped only in her little baby bjorn for a couple of weeks now, which is great! We are traveling for a few weeks in a few weeks and for part of the time we will be somewhere...

I hear you! I still have to wear nursing pads when I go out, or else I'll usually leak enough to show through my outer shirt. Today I worked outside and wore a nursing tank and didn't leak through, so that was super exciting....And my...