Posts by Birth Junky

Hey there, mamas! I was an infrequent (okay, almost never) poster but often lurker on the original DDC. Life was a bit traumatic during my pregnancy and it seemed easier/safer to stay offline, but I still craved the camaraderie of...

Birth and Beyond would definitely have moses baskets at their E. Madison location . . . they also have a Fremont location called "Birth & Beyond Baby" that might carry them as well.

If you're willing to travel just a bit farther north, there's Mimi's Kids in Marysville. There's also Cruzin' Kids in Woodinville; it's a consignment shop & boutique, so they have some new stuff, and the prices are a bit higher. ...

I love, love, LOVE Dr. Brandy--she is our new pediatrician for both of our kids, and was my midwife when DS was born a couple of weeks ago. She is wonderful! For great toys: Top Ten Toys in Seattle. Or Planet Happy Toys, also in...

I had a fantastic HBAC just a couple of weeks ago (DS was born on Xmas morning). I never had a doubt in my mind that I would have a successful HBAC, UNTIL my water broke and contractions were slow to pick up and get stronger/closer...

I did it! : The day before my due date, my water broke in the evening. Contractions started up right away, but took a looooong time to get into high gear. However, 58 hours later our son was born--at home, in our bedroom, as heavy...

Well, 58 hours after my water breaking/first contractions, our beautiful baby boy made his appearance--born in our bedroom as heavy snow fell outside, at 5:16 a.m. on the 25th. It was a beautiful, challenging, intensely rewarding...

Yup, the MW recommended I get some rest, as there's a good chance I will still be at it tonight. Wish me luck!

There was no real indicators that labor was imminent; just felt a sudden trickle and away we went. 11 hours later, and things are starting to pick up . . . but slooooooowly. I haven't been able to sleep, although I wish I could--just...

I was definitely NOT expecting labor to start this way, but so it goes. About an hour ago (around 6:50pm), my water broke with a trickle. Been trickling & gushing ever since. Definitely have felt a few low-grade tightenings that...