Posts by hairpin

Here's how I thought of my birth, and it helped a lot even though I didn't realize it at the time... You have a RIGHT to have a natural birth and share in the life-giving experience all mothers have had through the generations. It is...

I think it's actually easier to do a natural birth than it is to be medicated. It means your body can work at the pace that it was made to. I gave birth in a hospital. It was painful, but not painful like breaking a leg or anything I...

Thanks for the replies. The advice is really helpful. I am going to keep trying to find a class locally through my obgyn or church. It seemed like they frowned on NFP as they did not offer it to me as an option after my son was born....

I just ordered one of these onbuhimos from peppermint.com. I haven't gotten it, so I can't give you my personal opinion. But a reviewer mentioned that it is good if you're pregnant as it ties above your belly. And I think it would work...

I am very excited to try a language immersion daycare for my 10 month old son. But I do have some fears. Could the potential benefit of learning another language be a drawback? Currently the school we are looking at teaches...

Quote: Originally Posted by hairpin I'm going to be looking into a Reggio Emilia-based infant day center for our baby to arrive in the spring. We're planning on using them 3 days a week, when he will be 2 months...

I am thinking about learning how to do Natural Family Planning and need some advice. I am tired of taking the pill. It seems rather useless since I haven't had my period yet. My son is just 10 months old and still likes nursing. I...

Hi hi. I wouldn't bother too much about playing Vanguard now. It's a beta. Lots of crashing, chugging, things don't work. But that's because they're working on it. I haven't even bothered to change my graphics settings, because it's...

Hi Mommies. Been so long since I've been here. I mostly pop in about every 3 months. It's good to hear about the development of your little ones. And yes aren't they amazing blessings? Lucian is almost 9 months. Happy... active....

Been FOREVER sinced I posted or browsed. But I've been busy. I work 3 full days a week, which is awesome because it leaves me 2 full days to be with my little one plus the weekend. Luc is 6.5 months now. Not growing as crazy as he was...