Posts by Chapsie

Quote: Originally Posted by chocolatechip  I had a bunch of crazy dreams last night. Many of them were not-so-pleasant. But in one, I dreamt that when I went into labor, the baby just slid right out with hardly any...

Quote: Originally Posted by spughy  Wildmansmom - personally, I think AP isn't just about attachments to parents, it's about facilitating healthy attachments to other people as well, especially other people like...

Quote: Originally Posted by spughy  I'm juuuust about 39 weeks.  I am by my count but Wed is my official week-change day (going by LMP).  So officially I am 38 +5 but I know I ovulated a few days early - I...

Quote: Originally Posted by sunshinelove  Oh, Melany, everytime i see a picture of her i get tears in my eyes. She looks so precious and fragile. You are a strong mother who is doing the very best you can to be there for...

hypnobabies says:  "this is a new baby and a new birth, unique unto itself!"  Keep affirming that to yourselves!  

Quote: Originally Posted by nearlyelated  Chapsie - I was going to suggest finding some construction help, but it seems like you've got that covered.  Hopefully everything else comes together...

HUG!  This is very common newborn behavior (the popping on and off thing!) It won't last forever, I promise!  Engorgement does change the size and shape of the nipple which could be confusing to a five day old....

Thanks for the support, ladies.  My SIL came over and surprised me with a foot massage!  WONDERFUL!  And a friend loaned her husband out to us for construction-help.  He got a lot of drywalling done.  :)...

Quote: Originally Posted by writermama12  Oh Chapsie, hang in there mama! Let go of what you can and just handle little bits, baby bits. My MW just told me "your only job right now is to be pregnant, growing this...

Is having an emotional meltdown a sign of impending labor?  Oh my goodness.  As much as I want to meet my baby, I feel so overwhelmed with life right now!  I had a good cry at my midwife appt today.  The baby is...