Posts by mamadiamond

just found this. looks very breathable. from the reviews it seems like people with short torso don't like it because it's long, so perhaps good for us tall mamas. and comes in a ton of sizes. i'm going to keep searching, but definitely...

now i'm going to spend hours trying to google a diy version/sewing tutorial. i wonder if i google "post surgery abdominal support band" there might be more options. and if they are medically geared rather than strictly matternity...

i'm 6'2". i've given up on ever finding clothes that fit. i actually get the best fit when i find men's clothes that are sortof unisex/euro looking, because they accommodate a long torso and broad shoulders. then i just have to figure...

i had complications with my first pregnancy that led to about 15 ultrasounds. the *only* time i had discomfort was during the 20 week anatomy scan dd's head was very low in my pelvis and the tech had to press in a bit to get a good...

i just really popped too, and just noticed things getting a bit tricky. right now what works well is me on top, facing either way, or me on my back but with pillows behind me so i'm not flat on my back, or on all fours. when i was huge...

here is 16.3 weeks. everyone's bellies are so beautiful!

thanks everyone for the awesome ideas. i know that nutrition is more important than weight, i just want to make sure that i'm not wasting away myself because all my calories are going to belly bean and nursling. i feel like i'm doing...

i eat almost 80 grams protein when *not* pregnant, and more like 100-120 when i am, so it doesn't seem that weird to me. and i gained 50lbs with my first pregnancy and without exercise had lost it again by my daughter's first birthday,...

thanks both of you! i do eat salmon, but usually only in soup or baked/grilled. now i've got some more good ideas for it. and i think i'm going to have to relax on the deli meat thing. i think i'll start experimenting with smoothies,...

hey mamas. i am having a really hard time gaining weight and would love some advice/suggestions. with my first pregnancy i only gained 1lb in the first trimester, but by 16 weeks i'd gained 6lbs. which is a good, average weight gain....