Posts by Sharon

I've heard that if you have morning sickness, it means that you probably won't miscarry, but that the reverse ISN'T true (ie. if you have no morning sickness, then you will miscarry - not true). I had terrible morning sickness starting...

yup, I do have two great midwives. I feel so lucky. We were talking about newborn procedures the other day and basically, they don't do anything unless we request it. They gave us info on Vit. K, don't do Hep B shots (unless mom's a...

Luckymomma, I asked my midwife about testing the rectum. She said that the bacteria is commonly found in both the vagina and rectum and can easily spread from one place to another. So even though the baby isn't passing through your...

Mpls Momma, I know the feeling. I feel SO well supported and prepared and eager for everything to happen...and then I freak out and wonder what kinds of expectations I'm setting myself up for. But then I remember that MOST births are...

Kathybird, how about adding some special touches yourself like candles or your own pillows or ??? And a good birth plan will help, I'm sure. Do you have a doula who can help remind the hospital staff how you want things to...

Could you tell her that they changed your due date?! Make it later so maybe she'll change her ticket so she doesn't come too early and then oops!...baby came early! Just a thought...

I think every woman should do what gives them the most peace of mind. Best wishes to you and your rapidly growing baby!

Wow Darcy! What an amazing story. I wish you and Leo the very best! I have a good friend who went through this a year ago. She delivered at 34 weeks for no apparent reason. Her son is a beautiful happy healthy kid! He was 5lbs 11oz...

I agree with Sahara that doing comparisons isn't probably going to make you feel much better unless everyone says they are out plowing the fields. I didn't vote because I feel like my dh sometimes falls into all these categories! ...

I've been told that your uterus contracts all the time..even when not pregnant. Some women feel them and other women don't. So I think it's very possible to feel contractions that early.