Posts by fayebond

Quote: Originally Posted by michelleepotter  I'm not planning a UC this time, but I've done it before. In our situation, it was quite unexpectedly the best possible plan, and may have saved our daughter's life. I wish you...

someone takes mothers day seriously! best of luck to our ddc mamas!

I think its one more resource that would have been nice to have for the average new mom, especially in areas where bf is not "culturally acceptable".  Its a perfectly rational idea to write up info on bf, sell it in a pamphlet,...

I think any "hurt" feeling is quickly translated into "yipee! call me as soon as she's born!"  It does for me.

Don't let the money part hold you back too much, remember this is up front but your savings from not having a cs long term can be major.  We had this debate with dd2, and I am forever thankful that we stuck to our homebirth gut...

ditto the the reusable breast pads.  Any mom (almost) can use newborn disposables so that is one thing I always suggest.  I would NOT get her cloth diapers unless she wants to try them.  A cute any size blanket is always...

michellee- I hope you can figure it out soon.     crazykitten - yep, you're officially hormonal.  But I get emotional about my food too, I think we moms put so much love into making some things that it just hurts...

lilac! wow! twins! wooot!

Hi Brittany!  And welcome!  I absolutely cannot get enough of mothering.com, I hope you love it here :)  

breathe.  Its hard to believe but in 14 months you will wonder what you were so worried about.  Rant away tho, 'cause we all need to destress!