Posts by MommyRuth

It's slow going here too, at 19 days pp. I avoided constipation the whole time I was pregnant, but it's struck full force. It's getting better now, but things aren't quite back to normal yet. I imagine my intestines are still making...

Congratulations! He's perfect!

My husband was wondering about vit D and found this article. http://www.007b.com/vitamin-d-breast-milk.php   I thought it was pretty informative. Personally, I wouldn't give any supplements to baby. You can take a supplement...

My husband is being amazingly supportive! I haven't done any dishes yet and have only switched laundry over once or twice. I feel supported and loved, but I feel SO tense! Like my body just cannot relax. I think being in the hospital...

Quote: Originally Posted by TIFF4NY  I weighed myself this morning to find I am down 20lbs 8 days pp. I'm shocked! Also, I didn't ever bring this up for fear of jinxing but I somehow managed to make it through this...

Munchkin, I agree with the others that you might be better skipping the schedule and feeding on demand.   I can relate to your situation. We knew Zack had jaundice but when we took him to the dr at one week old, we discovered...

  Zack is 10 days old today! He loves looking at this picture behind our rocking chair of this beautifully lit cave. I love that picture, too.     This one is blurry because they were wiggling :-)

BeanBean: I came across this article recently and it's fantastic!!!! http://thefunnyshapedwoman.blogspot.com/2011/05/foremilk-and-hindmilk-in-quest-of.html?m=1   We are SO glad to be home! We spent Monday night thru this...

Quote: Originally Posted by omphaloskepsis  This might be just about the most beautiful birth story I've ever read! Really really enjoyed reading all of your lovely thoughts. Thank you for sharing!! I agree!...

  This is Zachary!!! He was born with his hand by his face. It caused a funky labor pattern and a cervical lip and a loooong time crowning. Of course, it was TOTALLY worth it. I mean, look at him!!!! He was born in water at...