Posts by dovemama

I wish I could put clothing in the budget. But no, we don't have any room for one. As a pp mentioned, when it needs to happen, we fit it in.  And shop at thrifts. 

I just thought I would add my thoughts on this. I had to return to the hospital the night after dd was born. I went alone because I was scared to bring her to the ER. That being said, I had a small hand pump and a breastfeeding set...

what an awesome story Becky! Congrats on a super successful UC! And I teared up when you mentioned your Dh saying, "I'll be his daddy"

I just love your story, and can totally picture my DH looking shocked, then giggling, about baby coming before expected. Super cute :-) & big congrats to your family.

I wanted to add something new and wonderful that has been making our ordinary days feel like magic. WALKS! Especially now that the sun is out and my almost 2 dd is able to walk without a stroller.  We live in a very hilly...

Oh my gosh! That really concerns me! I am so sorry to hear that! Wow, I better figure out what is going on!

Woah! Awesome thread with lots of good info. Bumping it up for newbies like myself! RRL fan over here. I had a very fast 1st labor (8 hours ) & my body did exactly as I had hoped. Personally, I am thinking it was the RRL. I also used...

Op, can I ask what the outcome was for the reimbursement? I am planning a Homebirth as well with Geha

Nazsmom, praying baby comes soon! I have been spending a lot of time over at GCM to meet my spiritual needs and I completely forgot about this thread.  On Mothering, I have a tendency to spend a lot of time on the due date...