Posts by Katielady

Interesting! My main initial reaction though was to laugh about the difference between what I thought they meant by "exclusive extended" bfing and what the article says, which is beyond 4 months. I was thinking years! I did meet a mother...

Sending you lots of positive vibes. And a big hug! I hope everything turns out to be fine.  

Hello!   I'm writing on behalf of a close friend. She works full time and is looking for activities for her nanny to take her son to in North Bergen or close by. She's limited by the fact that her nanny doesn't drive. There...

Quote: Originally Posted by texmati  I"m sorry mama-- that is tough! Here are my thoughts:   First, be gentle with yourself-- this is a tough transition you are going through; and your baby is only 4...

Some great resources on this site: http://www.postpartumprogress.com/   I met the woman who runs it and she kicks ass. I bet your friend could find great support on the forums there as well as recommendations for services....

I did this method when my DD was around 2. Started out with 7 hours and quickly moved from there to 10.5-11. It was life-changing. I would nurse her to sleep at 7 and then not again til 5:30 or 6. She slept so much better and so did...

Quote: Originally Posted by The4OfUs  I believe the first time I talked about death with my firstborn I said something along the lines of   Most of the time when people get sick, they get better on...

Our kitty Me Too died when my son was 3. I told him that Me Too's body had become very weak and that it stopped working, and then he died and went to heaven. (We are not religious, and I had not really planned to tell my kids there was...

Report her.   I'm so sorry this happened to you. You had every reason to trust that your midwife was giving you adequate care, and form what you've said it sounds like she wasn't. Following through with whatever you may need...

Quote: Originally Posted by seaheroine  Bought one of those Tangle Tamers -- INCREDIBLE!   Right? It's life-altering!