Posts by bearandotter

mmmm... ice cream   How about this 'junk food":   Chick Pea Crunchies   Pre heat oven to 375' Rinse a Can of chickpeas (bonus for low sodium ones) or grab some cooked ones from the freezer (I do several lbs...

Quote: Originally Posted by dayiscoming2006      Doctors know very little about herbs. Just saying. 36 weeks is pretty late to start for much of any beneficial effects. It won't hurt, but the RRL...

Oh and MayasMama I'm curious what material you were using that didn't offer any support? You do likely want something that has a bit of diagonal stretch - which would be a looser plain weave like a traditionally woven cloth (Mexican...

I wrap my belly all the time for SPD and tailbone pain. I think you will do better if your fabric is NOT stretchy. A traditional rebozo is about 2ish yards long. What women in the US/Canada commonly call rebozos are often nearer to the...

Quote: Originally Posted by pokeyAC    DW was a little sad though because I couldn't cuddle her with the pillow in between.   Ha ha. My DH says that when the body pillow comes out to help me sleep it acts...

We have an Odyssey. LOVE IT! (though shhh, only a year ago I swore I would never become a minivan mom). #3 is still baking, but the plan is: 3 1/2 year old in back front facing (still rear facing now) with the seat removed in front of...

Quote: Originally Posted by dayiscoming2006   I have a pretty bad back, so I just can't babywear THAT much and honestly, my kids have done very well without all the babywearing. Like I said, to each their own. I...

mmmm RRL tea. Just picked up a big bag of leaves this week. I like it strong and iced. A couple frozen raspberries thrown in for a touch of sweetness (and it just seems fitting). I agree with pp'ers about safe dosing, but I personally...

I babywear A LOT and am a strong believe in the adage "nine in nine out' for how long they should stay very close. Hasn't stopped mine from being able to self soothe and fall into a blissful sleep with very little assistance. True you...

Bet this conversation would not be happening on another parenting board! (Yeah for us)   This is like picking a thread on a sweater - thanks Sweet Huck for that.    I am a nurse doing a PhD, my thesis is on...