Posts by cyclamen

Referring to my 2yo child as being "princessy" or "whiny" would bother me a lot - alot more than the smack, honestly, although the smack would bother me too.   Your sister might have some unrealistic expectations for a 2 year...

QMtwins, I agree that it's important honor that everyone has different feelings about their births and that to have those feelings is important, human, and to be respected.  But I do think there's a big difference between honoring...

My cats laid low after I brought home DD so I didn't have to chase them off, which was nice.  Hopefully it'll go that way this time, too.   What are you going to do to prepare the baby's space?

Quote: Originally Posted by bmcneal    I don't own any maternity clothes yet, (hard to find here, and I don't/can't purchase online at this time), but I am wearing bigger sizes already. I have been looking...

OP, I was like you the first time around - I read about various methods but never settled on one.  This time around I want to try the Pink Kit (which I heard favorable things about on MDC) and take some specifically prenatal yoga...

Gently, mama, I'd say that the issue is that you may have experienced some trauma with your birth.  Understandably, you are concerned about your own child feeling the hurts you have felt.  But her life isn't yours, and while...

I'm so excited ... I'm  14 wks and definitely felt the baby moving last night ... 3 diff times, all v distinct and unmistakably baby.  I'm jealous of you mamas who can already see movement from the outside.

rootbeer, hot herb teas with honey, and diluted grape juice with chia.  and trying to drink more water.

Couldnt read and not post.    i know u said u dont have anyone to talk to...but is there anyone you can reach out to?  a friend or counselor?  i suffer from anxiety and often get stuck on thinking i need to handle...

Apologies in advance if this is scattered, I have prego-brain.....   I think that to some extent you do have to say no to him if that is what you want.  For me, it was easiest to cut down to one feeding a day first and...