Posts by porcelina

Thanks for this topic. My humbling experience has to do with newborn care. Prior to my son's birth, I had had virtually no previous experience with newborns. I had held friends' babies when they were older, and had helped care for...

I think it is a great idea to celebrate your DD! However, I have heard that there can be very ambivalent feelings about the new role of big sibling. Maybe you should just frame it as celebrating how special she is and how much you love...

Just a long shot, but I had something similar during my last pregnancy. I had like a jagged bright line in my vision, and could not see anything in a particular region (could easily think I saw my hand). It was then followed by a...

Quote: Originally Posted by bri276 Yeah, the flops and somersaults are cool. That's when I'm reasonably sure it's actually the baby I'm feeling. Still not often, though. Usually there will be one time in the day...

Based on experience with DS and all of my playgroup friends, the Ergo is the most beloved carrier (for 3-4 months plus, $105)!! And, for newborn stage, people seem divided between the wrap (Moby, for example, $40), the sling (over one...

I just have to post because the u/s picture is so hilarious!!! Um, just a tiny bit OBVIOUS!! Congratulations!! We're going to find out too, but what I find crazy is that everyone else (friends, family) is way more excited to find out...

Ouch! The nipple pain is really bad again!! Not sure if we're going to make it through the next 20 weeks, especially given that there's no milk, and apparently no "water" (colostrum) to be found either. Seems like this makes...

I'm starting to think I have an anterior placenta. I only feel things at the very top or very bottom, and it is not very frequent. Can't wait to find out at the 20 week ultrasound (still have 2 weeks to wait)!

Have you thought about chiropractic care? If you can find a chiropractor who can do the Webster technique, they may be able to turn the baby by opening up your pelvis. I have not gone to a chiro myself (am considering it), but have heard...

Just thought I'd mention what a friend of mine did when they went through this stage. Upon wake-up, they would go outside for a popsicle. Grouchiness automatically subsided. They have some fruit-based ones that aren't too sugary.