Posts by porcelina

Interesting, and good food for thought! I was on rice milk for DS's first 1.5 years due to a dairy sensitivity, so I wouldn't have noticed changes in supply. Clearly supply has gone down since then, but appropriately for his age (now 2)....

Your experience sounds very, very difficult. I feel for you! A friend of mine struggled with the vbac vs. c-section question for a long time. She read through a lot of vbac birth stories, etc. Ultimately, she decided on the planned...

I'm so sorry for your loss! We had a missed m/c as well, and I know how devastating it is. Take good care of yourself. At least you can start on the path towards healing now. Hugs.

My friend posted a picture on FB with her son holding a sign that said, "I'm going to be a big brother." It got a lot of comments! But, in your case, you already have 4! So, hmm, you could still do the same with your youngest...

I hate milk too, and it makes me feel yucky as well! I used to order lattes, and then drink only about 5 tbs. Anyway, I have made the conversion to soy milk. I think the best brand is Silk with the vanilla flavor (it's mild) and of...

I answered yes. I wish I could say no, but I am terrified. Your birth experience depends a lot on baby's position. My guy was occipital posterior (sunny side up) and his head was turned up (I don't know if it was brow or not, but midwife...

I did not have a doula for my first birth for the same reasons it sounds like you think you might not need one. I thought, I'll be in the care of midwives, they will help me with suggestions on positions, etc. Wrong! While my midwife was...

Yes, eating like crazy, and running out of things to eat. I'm totally craving sweets, and have a hard time not pillaging them if they're in the house. Switched from peppermints patties to carrots the other day and ate with equal zest, so...

Does it vary from person to person when it switches from milk to colostrum? I have no idea what I have...DS just seems content to nurse, and I never know what is coming out. At least it's not hurting anymore (most of the time)! For a...

A lot of these things depend on what type of birth you have. If you end up with a c-section, then the peri-bottle, tucks, frozen maxi pads, and mesh undies are totally unnecessary. Definitely be prepared that you might need them (and if...