Posts by writinglove

I just requested to join. My initials are KS.

Update: my boy is now 8 weeks and happy and healthy! Thinking of you all.

There is a cream called Trofolastin, made by Novartis, which a double blind study showed to be effective in preventing or halting the progression of stretchmarks. You can buy it on Amazon. It's not a natural product, however. I used it...

Seattle is expense. Not NYC or SF expensive, but expensive nonetheless. Some of the suburbs are cheaper, but not dramatically. Eugene would definitely have a lower cost of living.

Good work, tear. Hugs to u as u process the birth.

I still drink coffee while bfing. I try to only drink it in the morning, but some days I need it in afternoon! LO is fine.

Great advice, book! Sun, I hope your levels to normal. In my experience dry skin, fatgue beyond sleep deprivation, and inability to stsy warm, along with milk supply issues may point to continued hypothyroidism.

I drank 1 cup about every other day in second and third trimester and now have a healthy one month old. I don't have a thyroid so I hear you re: needing a boost.

Have you looked into the midwives at Northwest Hospital?

Hi nine, I live in Seattle proper and love it. Seattle is a city of neighborhoods, which I think you will find to be family and queer friendly with all of the perks of a metro area: walkability, coffee shops, art, etc. Re: suburbs, I...