Posts by mtnjenny

I plan on going back to work full-time as a public elementary school teacher, which means lots of time off for summers, holidays, etc. Plus, pretty short days if I'm well-organized, well-planned, and well-rehearsed in saying...

Ooops, I got behind and now I'm playing catch-up! Sorry to not respond to everyone. We're being secretive about name ideas, trying to avoid reactions from moms and sisters! Helena is one of our faves, though... Speaking of nesting,...

I can't believe how much I love reading all these posts. Flitters, so glad to hear your pup is OK. Amazing how much those little critters mean to us, isn't it? Wannabmommie and others, I never even knew what heartburn was until I...

Ouch! I haven't gotten to that rib-poking, limb-stretching stage yet I guess! Luckily, it stays relatively cool and dry where I live, but when I go to the "flatlands" I can feel that humidity...ugh. I'm trying so hard not to...

I've been trying to figure this out, but I finally have to give up and ask...what's UC? All the sling-advice has been great, thanks everyone! My sister gave me her Maya wrap, but I love checking out all the different options. I...

Thanks for the sweet welcomes - I wasn't sure if I should jump in or not! You homebirthers are so brave, really. I'm just a little too chicken for that...Maybe next time for us!

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie here! I love hearing all of your "ideal" births. Basically, not having done this before, I'm just hoping for as peaceful an experience as possible, with as little interventions as possible, and with DH...

Hi All, I'm a little late getting here, but I'd like to introduce myself. I live in the beautiful mountains of Colorado, and dh and I are expecting our first on 10/22/04. So far, so good! I look forward to getting to know you all,...