Posts by threadbey

I think it depends on your budget, your lifestyle, and your plans. I just got the phil&ted in anticipation of this little one and I would definitely recommend it. For the high price, it has a few annoyances (hard to use brake and...

quite often, especially if I've been on my feet a lot best thing for it for me is to lie or sit down, but a "wall dog" yoga pose (hands on the wall at hip height, then back up so you are bending at the waist and ideally a 90...

My Ergo - so comfortable for both of us! the Amby bed - small, portable, convenient for next to the bed, DS always slept well in it Lana wool nursing pads - I had to put thick cotton/hemp pads next to my skin because I leaked too much...

I was a little worried about this before DS's birth, but I will say that once I was in labor, I did not worry at ALL about it. It never even crossed my mind that I would need to go to the hospital once I knew I was in labor, even though...

We didn't get a crib until much later, but when we did we got a c. $60 or $70 mattress from IKEA (the Sultan Dro:mma, I think) and it's been fine. I think I read somewhere that IKEA mattresses are not so toxic because they are also sold...

We have family that will be visiting for Christmas. I *think* we are on our own for TG. The family coming is the very helpful sort, so I am not worried except that I will probably feel I miss out on some fun being exhausted and...

We're moving in two weeks so I finally get to meet our possible midwives! I have a family member doula who is coming and I am very very very excited about that - I just hope the timing works. I'm worried about the possible differences...

It's been ok. Not perfect, but OK. Trying hardest to make sure I get plenty of protein. A little lacking in the fresh veggies department - we're moving next week and clearing out fridge and freezer, so I've made a challenge to myself...

Normally, no. But lately, yes. No urge to write, which I usually have, but HUGE urge to craft (often have that, too, non pregnant). Knitting like a crazy person. If you have a name picked, will you tell people about it before the...

I usually don't say much because it can be such a sensitive topic for people. But I do know one person who had a severe blood pressure drop after getting one, it sounded pretty scary, almost lost consciousness. I can't remember if she...