Posts by CollegeMama

Good luck vibes on the boards!!! Oy you guys! I signed up for 12 hours this semester (my last in undergrad school) and I have a 2-month old! What was I thinking?: I'm exhausted and I am not motivated to spend my quiet time...

I went full time the first 2 trimesters and then went part time (it was an independent study) the last trimester. Luckily I only had moderate morning sickness toward the end of the 1st semester. Unfortunately I was sick to my stomach...

She's peeing just fine, so I won't worry too much. I have over-active letdown and an over supply, so I hate to drink a whole bunch of water, I'll be spilling all over the place! I have a feeling that she's going to blow right when...

Help, my two-month old is constipated. It's been 3 days since she's pooped and she usually poops at least once a day. She's exclusively breastfed. Can anyone give me any advice on how to get her moving? Is there something I can eat...

Thanks for the advice ladies!!!

NAK Thanks everyone! With my first, I was so afraid to hurt the belly button that I didn't clean it as much as I should have, this time I'm not afraid, so I was cleaning it all the time in hopes of getting it to come off. I guess...

Hi, My DD is a week old today and I have a few questions that I don't remember the answers to from my first child. She has that flaky skin thing and I was wondering how long that lasts? Does it go away soon? The doctor said that no...

My first time breastfeeding I also got headaches. I would get one every Sunday and it would be so bad that I would throw up and have to lay down in a dark room for a long time. I'm certain that they were hormonal because they were so...

Thanks everyone! I'm trying to rest but with a toddler it's been a challenge. So far my energy is keeping up with everything. Neat to see other Keiras and that's so cool that our DD share the same birthday, Ecomama7!!!

I was on an IV for about 24 hours, but not 72!! So far, the engorgement is totally better today. It's been amazing, my nursing experience is so much smoother this time around. I'm sure it's because I have more confidence in my ability...