Posts by joanatron

I'm still doing my regular workout 2-3 x a week with modifications (no crunches but lots of plank and oblique strengthening). it seems to be going ok. Baby didn't like it on Monday, but I went for workout, then did a 90 minute massage,...

I have also been wondering about this.  I have a large immediate family and most in the same city.  My baby will be grandchild 20.  I am fine with my immediate family, their husbands and my bro's wife, and all my nieces...

I am taking carlson's cod liver oil, but I am going to try Carlson's fish oil when this bottle is done.  I hear it's the best, lol. 

The diet is not an immediate solution.  I was on a candida diet for 5 months, not pregnant.  A really good book is The Yeast Connection Handbook by Guy Crook.   I am gluten free and (mostly) dairy free and vegetarian...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jillgayle  I was wondering what people's thoughts are about having a doula if you are birthing with a midwife at home or in a birth center?  Do you need both?   Midwifery was...

I have just started 'Birthing from Love' Online course.  It is awesome.  I am pretty emotional, so I pretty much cry the whole time I am on the site.  I can't decide on bradley or birthing from within for a course with...

I'm 15-16 weeks and having heartburn.  I am taking an essential oil blend by Doterra called DigestZen.  I take it orally and rub it on my tummy.  I am also taking a TBSP of apple cider vinegar when I can't find the...

I have been taking chia pudding (2TBSP chia seeds to 2C milk (I like almond) and maple syrup to taste and either 1TBSP cocoa or 1/2 tsp vanilla powder) So yummy and make the BM easier.  I'm not sure about after birth BM as this is...

Hi All, I am due Aug 24-31.  Depending on if you calculate from conception date or last period.  I did not have a dating ultrasound and my uterus is 'small' for 15 weeks.  So who knows really.  I am 35yo, this will...

Peeing is fine and finally my BM are returning to normal.  My sex drive is insane and because anatomy is changing and hormones are high, I am an immediate orgasm and even my skin is extremely 'sensitive'.  It's awesome....