Posts by gitanamama

I'm so glad I found this thread! I haven't had time to read through all the pages and get to know people and a bit about their journeys yet, but hoping I will once DS (age 2) falls asleep. We're ready to start TTC baby number two--IUD...

Quote: Originally Posted by TiredX2      3) Figure out what *you* are missing and try to fill that.  Sometimes women get really tired of nursing and it doesn't actually have *too* much to do...

Currently on DS's list of favorites: yogurt, cheese, pretzels, pretty much any fruit (except bananas), peanut butter off a spoon, broccoli, peas, tomatoes, rice, pasta.   He'll no longer eat: bread or sandwiches, oatmeal,...

My son only had a couple of poo accidents while he was potty training. It was so surprising/shocking to him, I think it really helped reinforce getting to the potty on time. That being said, we had linoleum floors at the time (the only...

lovebeingamomma-- I've never struggled with this but a close friend of mine, who is very petite to begin with, really struggled to keep her weight on while breastfeeding. She was also going through a rough separation from her partner...

I'm considering joining one of those nutrition "diary"/calorie counting websites, to help me stay aware of what I'm eating. Has anyone used one? I'm a little bit hesitant because I don't want to get obsessive about it---a few years...

Quote: Originally Posted by Emaye    2. His kid too which means he gets to make dietary choices that are not yours once in a while.       I can definitely understand being...

Ok mamas, I've got a question for all you wise ladies. I don't have dreads (I'm not great with commitment :) but DH does--down to his lower back. My hubby would like to dread our little guy's hair (DS is 2) in the next couple years,...

I third what the PP have said. After about a week of diaper free days, my son was consistently using the potty, with only the occasional accident (this was at 17 months.) I think the feeling of training pants is too similar to...

We haven't actually hired a babysitter yet, but I worked as a nanny/babysitter for many years before my DS was born. I always thought it was very nice and welcoming when parents would say, "help yourself to anything in the fridge." It...