Posts by bostonmummy

How are you feeling today, Cindy? I hope this was a better day!   My midwives kind of scared me this morning by saying that if my liver test comes back next week as positive for cholestasis, I'll have to be induced in the...

A big welcome to Grace and Simon! And many, many congratulations to their families!

Thanks for the heads up about the herbs. Very good point that if the baby hasn't arrived yet, it's probably not ready. I have this feeling I'm going to be late, and I'm just going to have to practice a lot of patience and letting go....

This thread is making me tear up at the thought of going through this incredibly intense and intimate experience with my husband, especially because we're doing a homebirth. It just feels like I'm going to feel so loved and supported....

I definitely want to get some black cohash in case I'm late.  (I'll be 38 weeks on Wednesday.) What's the recommendation for how to take it? In other words, how many ounces should I have on hand and how do you prep it? I've been...

Congratulations, Hibiscus, and welcome to your sweet little Grace! What a beautiful story of your birth. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.   Sillymom - I do have a pediatrician, but I'm not super crazy about her....

JoyofBirth - sending you many warm thoughts and wishes for comfort and peace right now. I am so sorry to hear about your dad and the way it's bringing up all of these other losses. Take good care of yourself right now and let yourself...

Grateful - is there any chance you could rent from a local midwife? That's what we're doing. Might save some money?

Thank you, mamas, for your kind words about our scary experience on Wednesday. I'm so grateful that everything seems to be okay. And yes, Pregnova - I think I really might be the only first-time mama here. How exciting! Did we miss...

You all are amazing with your contractions! I Haven't felt a thing yet. Well, other than this baby kicking me all the time. J   Had a scary experience yesterday. All is well, but I ended up having to get my liver checked...