Posts by JuicyPakwan

I am bringing this thread back to check in on how everyone is doing with their vbac plans.    We lost our insurance as of 9/1 so for us it will be a blessing to have the baby at home since it's so much cheaper however if...

Wow so much is going on for everyone.  I hope for all in stressful situations things work out as smoothly as possible.    We are also facing a move the first week of November and an insurance crisis that is stressing...

Jend I agree with MissE we are in Minnesota and have had cases here and it might be worth checking out.   And what a crappy time for this to happen for you.  I hope your move can go as smooth as possible.

So sweet and beautiful!  I love the name Anna!!  I have an Anna too. 

That really is an important article it is so true it makes me shudder at the standard of care women are subjected to.  To be honest I don't feel like there is alot of hope for change in this unless women themselves make it more...

I'm on number 6 and have really noticed this time the bh are stopping me in my tracks I haven't checked for progress but it has crossed my mind.  I'm also a big water drinker and my midwife mentioned it would be a good idea to...

I had never used any form of belly binding until my 5th which was a c/sec but for this one, hopefully a hbac, I will absolutely do the belly binding.  I used the surgical wrap they gave me at the hospital it was perfect.  I...

I am resurecting this thread to see how everyone is doing in their plans and such.    I had an appointment with my midwife this morning that went well.  I have an appointment with my ob on the 16th which I don't look...

I wonder if some of them are just lurkers or didn't really know what mothering.com is all about and jump ship when they realize it's not mainstream.  I know in  a few of my other ddc's here in past years I signed up and...

Quote: As an aside, I have a rule during labor that no one give me 'fuzzy' time comments, like 'you're almost done' or 'it won't be long, now' unless they can give me a solid, specific time frame, and that no one who hasn't...