Posts by eleuthia

I had a similar experience with an OB prescribing an antibiotic for a UTI at 38+ weeks - sounds like the same medication based on the warnings. I discussed it with a midwife in the group who I trust, and had my mom run it by the OBs in...

Calder James, born 8/11/12 (mama kind of forgot how to post a photo for a few days there) 

Boots, I hope things are better today! It sounds like getting help from another LC would be a good idea - it really is frustrating to get different advice from everyone, but I bet there's someone out there who will be able to point you...

Thandiwe, when I needed a peri bottle after surgery last year I ended up using one meant for condiments! Like ketchup/mustard, but the bottle was clear. It worked pretty well and I think I got it at target. I have been loving the...

Calder James arrived last night (8/11/12) at 10:46pm! 7lb 12oz, 19.5in.

ugggggh boots that nurse!!!! i really hope you can get the support you need to make breastfeeding work for you & Lyle... i like 1st time mama's suggestion of getting someone there with a scale so you can see how much he's getting...

Aww boots I'm sorry things have been so rough! I hope your GP can manage your care so you can avoid the OB and that Lyle continues to do well - glad you got to talk to an LC who was helpful (though it'd be nice if everyone else had been...

I'm glad you were able to find more info, get reassurance from a midwife & most of all that the medicine worked! It seems the patient prescribing leaflet goes a bit overboard - I know they can't really do studies to see if macrobid...

andaluza, i think you should definitely hold firm on NO DOG! i hope your dad will fly to see you & the baby - it seems like a reasonable solution.    my sister A arrived last wednesday and it's been pretty great. she...

Congrats! I hope everything goes well with surgery tomorrow.