Posts by gitanamama

What a beautiful story. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing :)

I started laboring in the sundress I was wearing that day but took it off at some point during the process (I honestly have no recollection of taking it off.) Then I labored for the rest of the time in my bra, only because I was too...

Doodababy, thanks for the heads up. It never even occurred to me that it could be allergies, although the first night it did cross my mind that it could be stomach related, since he seemed to be in pain. My son hasn't had another one...

Do good to hear from other mamas in the same situation (although I feel for each and every one of you--it's no fun being so exhausted!)   Redmom-I can definitely relate. I always thought I wanted lots of kids (like 4 or 5) but...

Oh mama, my heart goes out to you. I know that no two experiences are ever the same, but I remember feeling many of the things you described when I miscarried (almost 3 years ago now.) I remember feeling like my body was betraying...

We recently switched over to disposables after 16 months in cloth, for many of the reasons you mentioned. We were using MothersEase diapers with wool covers and even though they are supposedly one-size, my little guy was getting...

Thanks to all for chiming in and for the support! My son's naps have always been problematic and he's really having a hard time with control and exerting his will lately, so sleep deprivation and stress are probably both contributing...

My son is also a car hater. He was exactly as you describe your daughter. Nothing worked to soothe him and anything but a 10 minute trip to the grocery store was too much stress on both of us to make it worth it. I felt trapped in my...

I found a few old threads in the archives on spirited toddlers, but thought I'd start a new one with the hopes of finding some advice and support.    My 17month old was a relatively easy infant but is now an extremely...

Wow mama--you're brave! You have my total admiration and respect. :) I'll be making a solo trip with my 18 month old to South America and am already getting a little anxious about the flight. I also did three 21 hour solo bus rides...