Posts by 7kiddosmom

My midwife had me on a special high carb diet for a week before the test. She then pricked my finger for a simple glucose test like you would do at home. I then at a specific breakfast and returned to her office in and hour and she...

No birth kit here either. We had towels, a water proof cover for the bed (an old shower curtain will work), scissors for the cord and a bulb syring. I had an herbal bath that we used after and of course pads for me diapers and clothes...

I get them everyday, some so strong I have to breath through them. If it is your second or more child you tend to have them earlier, more frequent and stronger. Fun Fun! Only a few more weeks to go! Kasey

We had a mixing bowl about 8 or 9 inches in diameter, but it was pretty deep. Question: for thoughs that used existing kitchen items, did you toss them?

I forgot to mention that using light color (white) towels and sheets is kinda a good idea. You will be able to see the blood easier and know whether you might be bleeding too much.

We have had both a hb with a mw and an UC. With the mw. We put an old shower curtain over the bed and the oldest sheet we had over that. We used what ever towels we had on hand. The mw and her assistants threw things in the wash...

This is baby number 7 for my dh and I. We are planning our 2nd homebirth with a wonderful mw (it will be our 3rd hb). Our last birth was a planned UC that was a GREAT experience. I would be happy to do that again but when we moved...

Hi I am Kasey, SAHM to 6 children. Our 7th is due at the end of April. We are planning our 2nd homebirth with our midwife, but it will be our 3 hb as we had a UC with our last child. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone...

Hello all. I am new to these forums. My name is Kasey and I am a SAHM to 6 children with our 7th on the way in late April. My dh and I have 4 girls Marie almost 12, Kristin almost 11, Katie 8 and Elsa 3. Our 2 boys are Chris (a.k.a....