Posts by indeospero

Quote: Originally Posted by GuildJenn I think it's in the series "Your X year old," like "Your two year old" "your three year old" that the author suggests that the best parenting tool for...

Another vote here for quiet time. As someone else said, I think it works best to keep it as part of the daily rhythm you have already been using, rather than eliminating the nap and then introducing quiet time as a separate concept...

Whole Foods now has a 365 (in-house brand) coconut oil.

It might be helpful to look at the "late start EC" stuff over in the EC forum. My first dd was using the potty 100% at 19 months, and our approach was more late start EC than anything. She was showing the types of cues you...

The mini-pill *can* cause a drop in supply. Most doctors will claim that this is not so, but there is loads of anecdotal evidence from mothers who have experienced it that the mini-pill can negatively affect supply. Progesterone...

Oh mama, what a bummer of a situation! I think you can rescue your supply, but in the meantime you should supplement your baby's milk intake. If you like, you can do this with an at-breast supplementer (I'd suggest the Lact-Aid). ...

Definitely give it a go! Domperidone would be a good way to kick-start your production. It does not cause depression (but Reglan can). More on that here. Will your dc nurse? If so, then you might not have to pump so often; just...

It will not be effective in increasing milk supply during pregnancy, if that's what you mean. I believe it is safe in smaller doses for its gastric motility purposes, but it won't have any effect on pregnant milk supply, alas.

Thank you! Very helpful. I can't wait to try this, as we adore sour cream over here. :

Thanks for the input! I ended up with nearly a quart of whey (use for baking?) and a nice lump of cheese that smells fine and has a pleasant texture. So, no yogurt... but disaster averted!