Posts by pennywhistle

Quote: Originally Posted by sallyrae17  I have a Baby Papasan chair and both of my kids have loved it. It has straps, so you can walk away, and sits on my kitchen table. We have an older one and bought it used for...

After talking to a pediatrician, we gave Atticus a glycerin suppository this afternoon and HOLY CRAP - out came the crap.  It was intense.  Poor kid.   Anyway, he seems much happier and more comfortable now, but he's...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizbiz  Something that's helped me - I just went to Salvation Army and bought a boatload of cheap clothes that I like and that fit me right now.  They are 2 sizes above my normal size...

Quote: Originally Posted by Veritas Vitae  It is funny that I made sure to eat so healthy when I was pregnant, but now that she is here, I'm not making the effort, even though I am still sustaining her.  I need...

My parents live 5 minutes away, so we're going to do all our holidays with them.  I am SO grateful to not have to travel!

Quote: Originally Posted by NewMumJoy  My biggest complaint is that all the stiffness/soreness I had during pregnancy has not disappeared like I expected, but instead has been replaced w/new pains. My back, legs and...

Oh that's perfect!  I've been wondering what I can do with Atticus other than carrying him around and kissing his face repeatedly!

Atticus hasn't pooped in 4 days.  He's 6 weeks old.  Is this normal?   To avoid making this thread solely about poop, feel free to post other "what's going on with my kid?" questions!

I totally have the "just hand over the baby to my husband" moments.  Doesn't make you a bad mom at all!  I can't imagine being alone with the baby that long - when my husband is gone for 4-5 hours I start to feel a little...

I'm so glad you started this thread, LilyTiger - I love the combination of discussing both how our bodies are doing, as well as how awesome they are for creating and sustaining a whole new human!   I'm back to my old weight...