Posts by cadybh

-weekly community yoga classes (while DH handles bath and bedtime) -running gear (shoes every 400 miles or so) and entry fees for races occasionally -occasional coffee drink  -clothing about once or twice per year -lunches...

Quote: Originally Posted by SplashingPuddle  I have just set my water heater to maximum (160F) for my home water birth.  It was already set at 140F (factory set it says). Everywhere I read online says that 125F...

adventuregirl - no, not too much to ask in my opinion!  Keep at it.  My hubby got a hose (midwife said get a new, potable water hose) and attachments to fit the kitchen sink at our local hardware store.  He already has a...

Nstewart, thanks for the suggestions on other books!  Those look like keepers!!   LJane, I'd get the Lansinoh too if you plan to breastfeed and even maybe if not.  I used it when baby's cheeks and nose and chin were...

Quote: Originally Posted by adventuregirl  Cady, you mentioned prepping DS. I am planning to have my DD at the birth and would love any resources that focus on that. Has anyone here had a DC at a previous birth?...

I'm in the same boat and have no real solution here, just wanted to say "I hear you!"   My son's been day trained since around 22 months, but nighttime is going to be a while.  Daddy had a hard time and wasn't dry at...

Something I just thought of to add to the conversation - newborn support groups or breastfeeding groups.  Last time with DS, I attended monthly La Leche League meetings at our local library and weekly breastfeeding support group...

I am getting so excited!!  I can't wait to have a completed reminder that we are all in this together.  What a bond, ladies.  So special, and I know it'll give me a boost during labor.   I tied mine together...

Quote: Originally Posted by Loogiejane  Question what you guys think. My upstairs neighbor just had a hospital birth and has all these pairs of unused disposable underwear that she offered me. It's what they use in...

Quote: Originally Posted by SteeleTig  There are few more recommended things to pick up like miso paste and popsicles but nothing big.    We just moved less than a month ago so now we're thinking...