Posts by mamacarla

I am not showing yet this time but my last pregnancy people touched me all the time - even complete strangers. Only one of them (a male co-worker and friend) asked permission and I freely gave it. I guess I am different than most...

I don't know what your insurance will cover but try the miidwives at the University of Washington or the midwives at Evergreen. Good luck!! carla

I think you should always trust your instincts. Go in and have her check the heartrate again. You don't need to be worried about this and it seems to me that you are going to keep worrying until you get some reassurance. It is nice...

I so enjoyed the first swap. I am all set on diaper supplies so here are some other fun ideas. Dog Train : A Wild Ride on the Rock-and-Roll Side (Audio CD) Sandra Boynton Book - Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have...

I was sure sure sure that I felt the baby moving about the other day --then about five minutes later a semi painful and obnoxiously loud fart was passed. Bummer. Oh well -- I saw the little guy wiggling about yesterday on an...

I am still producing plenty of milk there is just also colostrom I believe. I noticed that his poos became much softer and stinkier and difficult to clean. I looked for info when his poo changed and found...

Another reason I am not terribly happy about nursing right now -- Toddler Colostrum poop is sooooo gross and very hard for me to deal with when I am feeling nauseated! Carla

Who here is nursing? I am how old is your nursling(s)? 20 months Having any nursing issues? Hurts like hell and I am grumpy about it Do you plan on nursing through the pregnancy? I don't really want to be...

Good for you for standing up for your beliefs and for protecting this baby if it is a boy. I am sorry that Caleb experienced so much pain and I am sorry that you feel your relationship with him is damaged because of it. I am also sorry...

I received mine and posted a thank you thread but still don't know who sent it to me. But thank you again whoever you are!!!!!!!!! I sent mine about 10 days ago but am not sure if it arrived -- I am hoping it did! Carla