Posts by Eandko

I was anemic in my third trimester last time. Mentioning fatigue to my midwife was her tip-off to send me for blood work. After I started supplementing I felt so much better.

Quote:Originally Posted by smerkin  This is really fun to see everyone's suggestions! We have two girls so far named Liberty "Libby" and Cecily "Cece". I want to try to keep the three syllable thing going but drop the "ee" sound at...

Good to know! I bought that one I found online, mainly because I want to try wrapping without investing a ton of money and freaking my husband out. I've seen some gorgeous stashes people are selling and I'd love to be able to have half a...

Cieloazul - The fabric store is my next stop. I found one DIY wrap for sale used that I might buy, but otherwise I'll be making one. Cotton gauze might be too light a material to use with my toddler, but I'm sure I can find something a...

Thanks for reminding me about that site! I checked it out when my son was new and quickly got overwhelmed. Now that I know what I'm looking for it's perfect! I've spent every hour that J has been sleeping today browsing through the...

Thanks! I've bookmarked both the website and video. I'm hoping to either find a used wrap or DIY one, since many of the beautiful ones I've seen for sale are out of my price range at the moment.

I've worn my 32 lb, 2.5 year old in our Ergo a few times recently, but it's starting to get uncomfortable around the belly. Last time he very sweetly got upset at the idea of me clipping the strap around my belly because he thought it...

Darkblue - Thinking of you and your family! Sending serenity and good weather vibes your way. Purpsefuldoula - That birth sounds amazing! Does attending births get you excited for your own upcoming birth? I love birth so much and I...

I never heard a swallow or saw any evidence of milk after 7 weeks, and now we are done. Friends who have continued to dry-nurse say they start hearing swallows again somewhere between 15 and 20 weeks when colostrum starts to be produced.

That's so exciting! Feeling baby move is definitely one of the best things about pregnancy. I'm feeling movement from the inside but nothing on the outside yet. I can't wait to be able to share that with my son! And my husband of course,...