Posts by poppyseed2012

I'm right there with you. Two nights ago I was up from 12-1 and this morning I had to get up at 5 because of the belly itch. It's my whole lower half. Right over my stretch marks. It's the worst itch I've ever felt.   I use...

I'm not in labor, but I feel... anxious and crampy and a lot of business is going on down by my cervix. Sharp shooting pains combined with super waves of pressure. Since this is my first I'm not sure how it's supposed to feel! I was...

I just had another ultrasound for fluid/size estimate, which turns out to be 10 lb 3oz! She did a vaginal exam and found me 2 cm and 70% effaced. "Very soft" cervix and head is way down. So she sweeped. I guess well see!

  Quote: Originally Posted by rozziemama  Hmmm I have been wondering if I need more iron - recent cravings include black strap molasses and steak. I think disrupted sleep due to extremely low baby is also the...

Quote: Originally Posted by callieollie  This is completely a TMI question, but I need opinions.  Today I started feeling very swollen "down there."  I tried to grab a mirror and take a look and the labia...

I met with the woman who is going to encapsulate last week and she was great! She uses the Chinese medicine method. I guess there's going to be about a pint of broth for me to consume (if I want) within 24 hours of the birth. Then I'll...

100% agree. I'll also be vaccinating my little guy. Probably on a delayed schedule. And I'm definitely up to date on all of my vaxes for the same exact reasons - travel and public health concerns. I do whatever I can to do what I...

I was 10 lbs 8 oz. My mister was 8 lbs 3 oz.   Two weeks ago (at 36 weeks) an ultrasound estimated he was already at 7 lbs 10 oz!   The big question for me is whether or not he'll be over or under his momma. I'm...

      Quote: Originally Posted by Onemoreontheway  Poppy, are you sure we aren't related somehow? "His Daddys name is Forest too?" is my most often repeated quote from that movie (along with...

That is awesome!!! Although, should I be offended they mentioned my screen name (Poppyseed) and not my son's name (Oscar)?!   I love that Sång made the list. Bless her little heart, she's already in print!   Good...