Posts by Sahara

You also need to be clear that you want the baby put on your belly/chest immediately, and that you expect time to bond and nurse. Try to get yourself at LEAST an hour. If you decide not to fight the procedures, at least be sure to give...

dancinggirl, you shouldn't make me teary-eyed first thing in the morning! I've been having a lot of those same images lately, it's hard to believe there will really be another little one to love in a few months, huh? gina, You are...

You know, at this point I'd just support whatever decision she makes. U/S's drive me up the wall when they lead to these situations, I think doctors just don't realize the impact their 'sentence' makes on expectant mama's. But, if she...

Quote: Root beer usually isn't caffeinated. Actually it depends on the brand. My grandma was told to quit caffiene when she was 90 or so. Her favorite afternoon beverage was rootbeer. I think it was Barg's has...

My goodness! So many posts I don't know where to start! Oceanone! So glad to hear the worrisome bleeding has stopped. Those stinkin' ultrasounds. I had one with my first baby at about 20-21 weeks, and it showed a marginal placenta...

Thanks everyone for the thoughtful responses! You've all given me a lot to think about. Threre are a handful of private schools on our list to consider, and only one of them is looking promising so far. School fit really well with my...

Does this mean you are actively trying to alter the baby's position throughout the pregnancy, or just if your midwife determines the baby isn't in the LOA? I'd like to hear more details! Steph

I have been trying to keep an eye out, but I haven't heard anything about how her birth ended up. I know she was concerned because they thought her baby would be large and wanted to induce. She went into labor the day before she was...

Jaze~I'm so glad to hear that things are smoothing out for you. You will come out of this with such a strong, loving family and such respect for one another, that's such great news! I second the neti pot! And the eucalyptus. It...

I'll confess, another book addict here. Indigo, I LOVE Susun Weed's book, and Heart and Hands. I think one book like the one you mentioned will be more than enough 'technical information' for me! Glad to here the recommendation from...