Posts by JNajla

I'm going with selective vaccination.  Since our baby is going to be in daycare, I'm going to go with the HIB and pneumococcal vaccines (protects against types of meningitis and ear infections).  I think that we're going to...

Thanks womenswisdom!  I was worried about tearing or the need to have an episiotomy or something like that.  I found a doula that is familiar with aromatherapy and massage therapy so I'm hoping that will make a huge...

Thank you Bumkinsmom!!  Seems like I didn't start showing until 19 weeks and then all of a sudden baby hit a growth spurt or two or three....  lol.  I'm up almost 40 lbs- hoping to keep it at 45 max by delivery......

Mentally prepared for the possibility of a big baby- I plan on doing it without medications, so I decided to hire a doula in case I'm having a lot of pain or a long labor.

Yes, I agree. I'm certainly not going to change my birth plan at this point- I think it's for peice of mind too. I just want to feel prepared. I've only gained .5 the past 2 weeks so I feel like that is slowing down some.

sorry, no critters or farm animals in photo. lol. 32 weeks 4 days.

Quote: But yeah, all I really want to do now is go cuddle in "her" room, feel my belly move, and look at the tiny little clothes while daydreaming about having her in my arms.   So sweet!!! :)     I'm...

"just peeked at May's DDC and their babies are coming!!!  We're next! " Oh my gosh!! You're right, we are next- sooo nervous!

Quote: I've been going full tilt at work to try and get things done ahead of time, and I think I'm burning out just as my 3rd trimester fatigue is hitting   Me too.  I've been working full days, then coming...

Quote:  I personally am watching what I eat, but only because I have a tendency to eat when I'm not hungry   This was definitely the case with me during the 2nd trimester- too many granola bars or late night...