Posts by pennywhistle

I am ABSOLUTELY having my midwife do all the placenta work for me.  I do not have the stomach of steel needed to handle that!

I'm going to do both - make a smoothie the first day or two, but encapsulate the rest.  I want to try it raw, but know I won't be able to stick with it for long!

Quote: Originally Posted by Veritas Vitae    Also, stretchmarks....I just found my first ones at 37 weeks, and I was a bit disappointed.  I thought I had two on the side of my belly, but I can't find them...

Quote: Originally Posted by CCoello  Aw shucks, thanks! One more PP item to recommend - your own placenta. I don't have anything to compare this to, as it is my first, but I am glad I am eating my placenta. I have...

It's so exciting seeing all the babies being born!  I'm at 38 weeks so my kid is staying put for now...he hasn't dropped at all and my cervix is still completely closed, so I don't think I'm going to see him any time...

My hands aren't swollen, but I definitely have the stiff/sore fingers, especially right after I wake up and at night when I'm getting ready for bed.  I'm not a fan.   I'm at 38 weeks, so this kid isn't overdue yet...I...

The Honey Badger is out!  Congratulations!!!

Thanks for the reminder that I need to string mine up!  I love the photos...it's making me so happy to see my wedding bouquet beads on all the necklaces!

Oscar is adorable!  What a great, healthy baby.  Congrats!

So sorry to hear about the tooth, Ninetales - such horrible timing!  I am SO excited for your baby, however...how exciting to know exactly when it's going to happen!