Posts by seekingtruth

Crazy!! I was just thinking today that I have a whole 6 weeks left, probably closer to 8. Then- EIGHT WEEKS MAX? OMG!! It's happening!!!!! And it's time to get some things for my birth kit ordered.. Wow.

Momasana- I hadn't even considered the placenta position! That could really explain a lot, if it's the topmost part of the whole package. Thanks for that food for thought!

So I know the baby is head down, but I *never* (okay, maybe only one time) feel kicks in the ribs and this is concerning me. The kicks are always basically straight to the right of my belly button, and sometimes even lower. It's like my...

I ask bc, although I'm not one to be consistant about exercise, I've never had any problems walking a few miles, but now, I just don't have the mojo! I took my kids for a nature walk today and didn't even get a half mile before deciding...

This is the first time I've actually thought about names before the baby was born! But I still have no strong attachements, so I keep asking the child to name him/herself. Mama to an almost 6 yo boy, and almost 3 yo girl and an...

I second the suggestion for being backed up, or even just having gas that's non-moving. Once in a while I will get that and it's more excruciating than labor!

If you have good vibes with mw#2, go with her. There's nothing saying you need to use #1 again, for any reason. I'm preggo with #3. #1 was a hb with a dr., who no longer does births. #2 was a hb with a mw who is actually the dr.'s RN...

I can relate. I'm 32 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, and planning my 3rd homebirth. My sister is 12 weeks pregnant with her 1st (yeah!) but is *totally* indoctrinated into the medical community. She's a family practice doc, and I guess,...

Yup. I am concerned about it. I leave my phone in my travel bag (don't ever carry it in my pocket or on me) and almost always use my blue tube (NOT tooth!) rec'd by Mercola when on it. I very rarely let my kids use a cell phone. I got a...

Sitting on a tennis ball, or even one softer (think ball for a dog) for a few minutes will help to loosen up the tissue and ease the pain.