Posts by MeredithA

Took Deacon out to dinner with some friends last night at our favorite Mexican place....& it completely overwhelmed our poor baby! I think it was the noise. When we first arrived, he was wide eyed & looking around. I held him close w/...

Sorry you and your babe are having a difficult time! I second the Happiest Baby on the Block book for tips on calming a fussy baby. At that age, they often just have immature guts & the gassy-stage will eventually pass. We had the same...

omg Layla's smile!!! SO SWEET!    i love Soren's sleeping position...Sara what are you using to fasten that diaper? 

I haven't read through all the responses so far, but it sounds like he has a lot of characteristics of apraxia. Sounds like he is having trouble with his motor planning, which explains his clumsiness as well. Also I agree w pp- don't...

Back carries scare me at this age as well! Deacon's head is still super super floppy and I wouldn't be able to relax if I couldn't see him. Looking forward to back carries when he is a bit bigger though. Lindsay your babe looks so...

Sarah, what about a French braid? I chopped my hair to just above the shoulder but when it was longer @ night I would braid it. Sending zen vibes your way!

I woke mine up every 3 hours at night and offered the breast. I did this for the first month and then stopped. He sleeps within arms reach and is with me (usually in a sling) during the day. That first month my midwife recommended that I...

Oh Cristeen, how wonderful! So happy she is finally going to be home!! 

I had my 6 week post partum check up last week and I was still spotting at the apt and the midwife said I could go ahead and resume all activities ... So I kept spotting here and there for a week and now I'm 7 weeks pp & bleeding pretty...

Quote: Originally Posted by forestmushroom  I have... a muffintop.   I do not like my husband these days either.  I feel bad, but he totally annoys me.  I am not dtd until we have a real...