Posts by Jenny01

So when you ladies feed at night lying down do you not worry about burping? If baby falls asleep nursing you just let them be? I still need to work on lying down to feed. My right breast is bigger and it seems to cover her nose unless I...

Teles are they always in the same spot or do they move? My MW told us about a rash they can get that is circular and moves around. And it was nothing to worry about. Not sure if that is the same as what you have with her though. Does...

So much cuteness in here. This is my second time attempting the ring sling. Can anyone tell me if it looks somewhat right??

Kellybeth I just asked my midwife at a follow up appointment about the year because I was curious. So that's how I know. Sorry you had such bad tearing I am wondering if the water helped me in that regard since pushing and crowning was...

We had our first bout of bad gas last night and Rissa screamed full out for just over an hour. Broke my heart and I had a good cry once it was all over. I think the herbs increased my milk flow a little too much so I'm going to cut back...

As for healing I don't seem to be having any issues. I had a first deg tear with two stitches and an additional stitch for esthetics as my MW put it. The stitches didn't bother me so I'm just letting them dissolve. I never did get...

Quote:Originally Posted by etsdtm99  Now being able to put ds down is a whole different issue - he has never slept at night without someone holding him and all of his naps not in our arms have been very short with the exception of 2...

Congratulations! Sorry you had a difficult time but hope you recover quickly!

I just wanted to thank everyone who shared their experiences in the last thread. It helps to know I'm not alone and I think I am just too focused in being "perfect" and I know that is unrealistic with a newborn. It's still hard for me...

Clarissa has gone 3-4 days without pooping. It of course worried us but midwives said its no big deal and she is just using it all up. Even now she only goes once a day if that.