Posts by jennica

Quote: Originally Posted by majazama I didn't have PPD with her because it was a very peaceful unhindered UC. You might be confusing PPD with Postpartum PTSD. PPD is a biologically based depression and has...

I was thinking about it, but had a severe postpartum mood disorder last time so am more vulnerable to that this time. Therefore I will be encapsulating the placenta - though the benefits of doing this are just anecdotal at this point, I...

We have a cradle for naps and co-sleep at night. I'll hold off on a crib until we see what baby will need. I prefer co-sleeping and I'm hoping baby feels the same because we really don't have room for a crib!

Quote: Originally Posted by isras1 Freezing Foods: A Real Time-Saver http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Freezing...er/Detail.aspx Type of Food Tomato/vegetable sauces: 6 months Meatloaf (any type of meat): 6...

Quote: Originally Posted by mama2toomany This might be a stupid question but.. where would one buy nettle tea? I have some RRL tea here somewhere.. I am 32 weeks 3 days today! I don't know where in MN you...

My midwife recommended nettle tea. It is supposed to improve circulation, which might help the swelling. Sometimes you can get it blended with RRL. You can drink up to a quart a day. I use 4 teaspoons and steep it for 5 minutes. Then mix...

Yum, that gives me more ideas! I have to try those black bean burgers. Veggie burgers are kind of gross, so it would be nice to keep a good stash of those in the freezer for the summer.

Quote: Originally Posted by rebeccalizzie I am just curious...do you guys seriously eat stuff like lasagna in July? Part of the problem I'm having with freezer cooking is that we don't want to eat casseroles in July,...

I'm bumping this thread to ask a question. If I'm due in late July is it okay to start freezing now? I made this the other day http://vegetarian.about.com/od/veget...seitanstew.htm and it turned out okay, though I'm a bit unimpressed...

Just found this "cream of soup" substitute and thought I'd share here: http://chaosinthekitchen.com/2009/11...up-substitute/ I'm looking at recipes and starting to make and freeze stuff for postpartum and I was trying to...