Posts by Megan73

It's great that baby is growing and mom's supply is good! Is she interested in getting back to the breast? A nipple shield combined with a lactation aid such as a Medela SNS might give her baby some "bottle-like" to latch onto plus the...

I have a biggish baby - 26 pounds at 11 months - and I find a back carry in the Ergo works well for long walks and such. You might also try a hip carry with a ring sling if you just want support while carrying him around.

Great news!

I'm so glad you like the LA - it was a great product for me when I needed to supplement my first son. Adjusting the flow rate is really just a matter of practice - figuring out how to place the tube and the right height for the bag. It...

Quote:Originally Posted by kitchensqueen I go by the book on new recipes the first time, then it's a free for all on subsequent attempts until I achieve perfection. :-) Me, too. I hate it when people rate recipes online after...

Beth, I'm sorry you can't find real-life help but I just wanted to tell you that you're WAY ahead of the game to be thinking about these issues before your babe arrives. Good for you! There's a great book full of recent research called...

Eh. Don't knock the box. I like Chardonnay as long as it's not too oaky. Cheap is fine. This thread has made me realize that I consume four beverages, only one of them healthful: coffee, water, beer, wine.

I was passing by a really great local butcher and picked up some of their famous burgers. We had them with sweet potato fries and celery sticks with clementines for dessert. It was a big hit with both boys. My 11-month-old would have...

You have just been through the ringer. I'm so sorry. I wish your had a more supportive LC. How are you feeling about all of this? I don't know what else is happening in your life but facing these kind of challenges with a newborn can...

Quote:Originally Posted by Megs83 No, Its the one thing I didn't try.  I did do Reglan for just a few days and didn't see a change with it.  I had to stop taking it because of the utter exhaustion it gave me.  It was horrible.  I...