Posts by Gracecody

That's one of those comments that drives me beserk! It's so ignorant -- and such a popular thing for women to say to one another (and for OBs to tell their patients as well). I was talking about my birth (I have a son) with a woman...

It WAS going really fast and then since 20 wks it seems to have slowed way down for some reason!! I am 24 wks now and I am trying not to let myself get impatient already! I just get so psyched for birth.

Quote: Originally Posted by Nature This was what I had trouble with. I must be blessed with family that doesn't give a crap what you really want. Seriously, they asked what I wanted last time and the only thing I needed...

Quote: Originally Posted by True Blue Another great idea is a book shower....everyone buys books for baby and big brother instead of things you don't really need. We always love getting books!!! I did this...

Thanks again for all the thoughts; I am finding this all really interesting. I think (besides the jam) I do make good choices but quantity/portion size seems to be the issue. it is so tough to stop when I'm approaching feeling full. I...

Thanks for all the replies, I think I am starting to find the right path here. Which is of course the path of moderation. My first birth was a natural birth in the hospital with a CNM who was very *experienced* but not...

So...just wanted to get your opinion on this one. My midwife feels strongly that the mama's weight gain is linked to the baby's size. In my first pregnancy, I gained 50 lbs and had a 10 lb baby. I am not sure if he was big because I...

Same here as with a pp, I have it too (esp in the past few weeks) and have low bp generally. I notice it more after I have sugar as my heart beats faster then.

I've had two incidents of spotting this time. One at ~5 wks (before I knew I was preg, I thought it was a period) and another at 12 or 13 wks. The incident at 12-13 wks was caused by sex. The baby was and is totally fine. I wouldn't...

I'm 21 weeks and am still sort of at that weird in-between stage that is typical around 11-14 weeks I think; although my belly has grown I haven't gained as much weight on my butt and hips (yet!!) this time. So I'm wearing all my bigger...