Posts by sallyrae17

boots - I'm so glad that my experience was helpful to you! I haven't had any anxiety or depression since having my baby and I attribute it to breastfeeding, placenta pills and mental examination. I really think that thinking about PPD...

Boots - I have overactive/forceful letdown and my daughter gasps and pulls off of my breast frequently. She also projectile vomits (she's getting too much milk for her small tummy) and is super gassy. Does Lyle have any of these...

I don't remember this happening the first time around - so I figured I'd ask if anyone else has experienced this. I've been having some pretty painful cramping today and passing some small blood clots. I've had random cramping before...

I do tummy time with my kids. I also wear my babe every day for at least an hour or two. I started tummy time when Baby M was about 2 weeks old and I let her stay on her tummy for about 15-20 minutes or until she gets so frustrated...

Quote: Originally Posted by Veritas Vitae    For the experienced moms, do you know how long the nipple pain lasts?  I want to cry every time Quinn latches on. It is not as bad on one breast, but the...

Holy cow 1stTimeMama - that is so intense! I hope that you and your babe are alright! Congrats on not being pregnant anymore in any event! 

Quote: Originally Posted by midstreammama  Btw, did anyone not lose their mucous plug until labor was imminent? Just wondering.   Mine didn't come out until I was in labor this time around.

Are you relaxed while breastfeeding? If you are tense at all (from the nipple pain or exhaustion), your milk letdown might be slower, resulting in your babe nursing slower. I'm not an expert here because I have the opposite problem - I...

Hey everyone! I just wanted to check in real quick - I don't have time lately to read many of the posts, so sorry for not responding! Baby M and I are doing great one week out. I can't believe she's already one week old! Anyway, I just...

VV - I LOVE your belly!