Posts by indigo_sue

My husband and I are just getting ready to start toilet training our DS, who is two and a half and is really interested in this whole potty issue. A few ideas we're going to try using: - If he has child friends who are toilet-trained...

I'm in Prince George on business for two nights (arrived today). I brought my old Avent pump with me because my toddler is still nursing, but I had to leave him home... he hasn't had pumped milk for a few months and I didn't check the...

Hi everyone, My SIL gave birth last Friday by c-section after an early induction. She had gestational diabetes and the doctors advised her to induce at 39 weeks. The baby was 8lb14oz and had low blood sugar so was in NICU for three...

I used the My Brest Friend personally, but I think everyone has a personal preference. I was just using bed pillows for the first few weeks but I found they weren't firm enough to BF for very long - everything sagged and my back paid the...

Oh I'm totally not judging on the C-section thing... I'm personally terrified of surgery and needles so anybody who can survive two epidurals and a c-section gets my vote for Local Hero! What's driving me nuts is that SIL *is* sad and...

HI all, My SIL delivered her baby via C-section on Friday morning (5am). She had gestational diabetes and the baby's blood sugar was very low after the delivery. DN (that's darling niece!) was taken to NICU while SIL was in recovery....

Thanks everyone for putting my mind at ease! Thanks for the suggestions about carriers. I was wondering if we should bother with an umbrella stroller or just bring our Ergo. DS is a *big* boy... already 28lbs at 15mo, and I'm...

Next October, we are planning to take a big trip and I'm wondering if there are any tips, things I should be aware of, etc. We are first going to Australia where I'm competing in rowing for the World Masters Games over three days. DS...

Oooh yes, reading - I find reading things in my field to be a great way to bolster my confidence and enthusiasm. Also, I'd like to say something which you probably already know, but might appreciate hearing from someone else (some...

HI Proudmom! I'm also a self-employed mom, and let me tell you I really recognize what you're saying here! I do business consulting, working with small companies who probably couldn't afford a consultant from a big firm but can work...