Posts by bostonmummy

Hey springmum - so sorry this is so difficult. I haven't been through labor before since this is my first, but I've been through extraordinary physical suffering in other ways. Here are some of the things I've said to myself to buoy my...

Hey mamas, not sure what's happening with me, but I'm wondering if my water has broken. Last night after I took an epsom salt bath and got into bed, I was taking 10 minutes to hang out on all fours to encourage the baby to get into a...

Hey micro - if HB is feeling like the right thing to you and you feel you can manage the last-minute prep, I'd say go for it! Could you get someone to clean your house/tub for you? The birth kit you could have shipped overnight. Maybe...

Cindy - it's so great to hear that you got so much help from your LC. We're having a pp doula come in to help us, and she's a lactation counselor, but it's great to know that if we need to up the help, an LC is a great...

Thanks, Under. That's really helpful. I'll ask my midwife about it at our appointment this evening.

I've been drinking RRL tea pretty religiously during the 3rd trimester. I also see a chiropractor, and I work out regularly. On the days I don't do kettlebells, I make sure to get in walking. Since I'm 39 weeks today, I think I'll do...

Oh, yay, Cindy! How exciting! Welcome to your new little one. :)

Morning, mamas! What an amazing thing to see so much activity here with all of your contractions and shifts in hormones, etc. I know this can be such an uncomfortable time for us, but it's so exciting to see how close we're all...

Oh, yay, Jude! Welcome! And so many congratulations, Pastry!

Welcome, Aspen! What a little sweetheart!   Thanks for the suggestions about what to do with the baby when I'm not able to baby-wear. A moses basket is a great idea! We don't have one, but I'm sure I could find one on...