Posts by gitanamama

WVdoula--feel free to PM me once you have your site up. I have some belly shots and birth pics I'd love to share. I was a "low income" mama myself so I love the idea that you're spreading the word about homebirth, baby wearing,...

I started a similar thread myself awhile back pondering the same question. I've been a vegetarian for awhile but am recently feeling very depleted and just found out that my son (2) and I both have cavities--my first ever! I think...

No advice--just taking notes on what all the other wise mamas have said.  My little guy (23 months) is also a very avid night nurser, and we've had no luck cutting down on the frequency or duration (still anywhere between 4 and 6...

Ahh--so refreshing to hear that I'm not the only one who's toddler looks like a raggamuffin! I've mostly given up on keeping his face yogurt and booger free--occasionally I'll snag him with a wet washcloth and endure the tantrum that...

A Santa Fe mama here--welcome to NM and to MDC! Best of luck in your journey TTC!

Thank you all so much for chiming in and sharing your experiences. It's wonderful to hear from families who have great dental health with a vegan diet, and also really encouraging to hear from those who have adjusted their diets after...

dauphinette-thanks for more great tips and info. I've ordered xylitol, cod liver oil, and am looking into butter oil (so pricey! eek!) And I've been reading through the dental archives here on MDC--which is what originally made me...

Hi ladies--I think it's the glorious spring weather that has me desperately wanting to try for baby #2 (my son is 22 months old)! But my DH and I have agreed to wait until the fall, mostly for financial reasons. My little guy is also...

The truth is, I haven't really looked into the science behind the bone broth/organ meat claims, which is a great point dovey. I'm usually a very evidence based decision maker, but I have a hard time wading through all the different...

I'm so glad I found this thread! I've been a vegetarian for 8 years but I'm on the fence now, considering adding meat (especially organ meats and broths) to our diet after finding out that both DS (22 months) and I have our first...