Posts by MrsKatie

Quote: Originally Posted by ozzyemm  Frannie, I think the ick factor is why many people choose to encapsulate it.  I too am having a hard time getting over the ick factor, but with my son, I had horrible,...

Great, I just got back from going out to dinner with DH's grandmothers (one of my least favorite things to do anyway - sorry if I sound rude - but I have endless patience with little kids and virtually none with old people), and I was...

Thanks for all your input!  Do you have a suggestion for a certain maternity belt to wear, and where I can get it?  I think that may be the next logical step for me, especially if it'll relieve the pressure on my...

I started a thread about this kinda thing just the other day! I mostly get comments about my size/weight.  I thought I'd get a lot more comments about my diet (I'm vegan), but most people don't seem to care about that.  Some...

Quote: Originally Posted by ozzyemm    We are working under the radar with a midwife and doula to try to get a vaginal birth in a hospital, so I won't know till afterwards (there is a no VBAC policy in my...

birdhappy - I got inspired by your last post and decided to start this thread!   I, too, want to know: how long did you ladies cosleep?  What age were your babies when they began consistently sleeping in their own...

Quote: Originally Posted by Right of Passage  Smoothies! I had some smoothie last time and then encapsulated and wowzers made a HUGE difference (as well as staying in bed and taking it easy). I stopped bleeding by 6...

Hi - I'm popping in from the November DDC - because I have to comment and ask a question here!   I am definitely going to consume my placenta after birth (wow I SO never thought I'd say that) - I had a wretched first trimester...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaimee  Tea tree is one of those EO's you want to use in moderation during pregnancy (along with lavender, citronella, eucalyptus, etc.).  Some say it is contraindicated even, but I...

24 weeks - hit the 6-month mark today! Yay!