Posts by Kokopelli-mana

Hi All, Are any of you familiar with diastasis recti? or split abdominal muscles?  I had my 3rd 10 months ago and have a 6 inch gap between the muscles when they are not flexed.  This has led to lots of back problems,...

I was in the same boat. Absolutely hated the seat from day 1 and it also severely limited my going out.  This was my 3rd child and the others weren't like this.  When we did have to go out, it was a disaster - either he'd be...

Treat yourself to a few sips of the Dr. Pepper! Lol I can't wait to nurse again. I honestly think the nursing hormones set my brain chemistry to the perfect calibration.

Congrats! And welcome

If you're anemic it could lead to preterm labor. I recently upped my iron and D3 intake to prevent ptl myself.

Oh I forgot to add, I just started taking spirulina w/ 20 mg chlorophyll tablets as well....

Hi Everyone I'm 29 weeks and recently learned my hemoglobin is severely low.  I've always been chronically anemic and of course the iron pills get me really constipated.  If I don't get it up my midwife cannot attend my home...

I like Jade best on your list, since the baby will be born in the spring. I think of winter when I hear Aspen, and the other 2 seasons are, well, not spring either. Or maybe there's a name that means "spring" or "rebirth"?

I love it! It goes perfectly with your other son's name, and it is unique yet will fit right it next to the overpopular "Liam".

I got a couple of foam pillows from Walmart. They are soft and very supportive. I rearrange every couple hours through the night. They are great for putting behind the back when sitting up, too. They will be very useful post-pregnancy.