Posts by gingerbane

I used to hang out all over MDC back in the day but it has definitely changed.  I think a lot of the "old-timers" burnt out and got busy with all the kids they had (I know I did).  

I have a kinder-coat to wear over the baby carrier and LOVE it.  One purchase I have never regretted. 

I would like to start Latin for my 4.5 year old.  I took Latin in college (years ago) so I have a very, very, basic understanding of the language.  I'm hoping that by teaching her, I will learn as well.  Has anyone been...

I'm also a 2nd VBACer (actually HBACer).  Here is my quick summary:   1st Birth - Emergency Cesarean after laboring long 2nd Birth - HBAC from the beginning (first twinge) to the end it was 24 hours.  The last 5-6...

My first was a Cesarean.  The second was a homebirth VBAC with a midwife.  The third was UC but our provider came after the birth to check everything, tie the cord, and get measurements on the baby.  I'm glad that I had...

Baby number one - 8lbs 8oz   Baby number two - 7lbs 15oz   Baby number three - 9lbs 9oz

I would pay for my own and expect her to as well.

My first was 41+3 and my second was 41+5.  I'm fully expecting my third to be a full two weeks "late." Just remember that 42 weeks is still in the range of normal.  

Yes - this is where we're at too.

Medicaid will pay for homebirth in Iowa provided that the provider (i.e. midwife) is properly licensed (likely a CNM license and not a CPM).