Posts by JamieCatheryn

I use Floradix tablets toward the end because my iron does get a bit low, I tested 10.5 one month and 12 the next on hemoglobin so it worked. Greens, meats, and blackstrap molasses are good ways I know of to get iron in food.

Try the ones posted here? http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1360711/looking-for-midwife-central-nj-for-home-birth

We went to Bradley Method classes for my first and while I never completely bought the "method" part of it it did set up some focuses and standards that weren't helpful to me. For example I focused on having my husband do his part of...

I'm 26 and having my 3rd, and so happy to get it done now instead of later too. We never wanted a huge family, said 2-3 kids, so we're discussing permanent options to prevent another after this. If we had wanted lots though starting...

I finally started the second knit blanket last night and I think it's going to go quickly. Not sure what the finished dimensions will be though, maybe 3'x5'? It's made with yarn held double and all in one piece, such a relief to move...

We gently shoo our kids out when we're going to get changed after like age 4, no shouting at them or anything unless they're repeatedly ignoring us about any instruction. Of course you avoid actual contact with private areas at any age...

I live in a very under served area for any out of hospital birth services. There is one sort of birth center with a midwife who's very experienced but is not certified in any way, I'm having my baby with her this Jan. This state...

Typically not making it to the hospital will NOT kill your baby, complications are rare without medical interventions going on and usually come with multiple warning signs. So if you were really too late you might end up pushing parked...

Mine are much younger and I don't have experience with 7th grade but Soaring with Spelling which we use goes to grade 8 and does a nice job of vocab and definitions with the spelling. Another idea is to find a program focused on...

My younger one liked to scribble at the same table while the older one did any worksheets, and now that he's 3.5 he has started drawing during those times. Sometimes I'd set DS1 up with something to work on, explain what to do, then...