Posts by Mrs-Mama

Yes, it is possible to have a safe VBAC, but for a variety of reasons, we were not comfortable with the risk last time and again not comfortable this time, especially after 2 c-sections and the fact that the scar on my uterus ripped...

I cannot believe they are letting me go to 40 weeks, but I love my OB!  My c-section will be scheduled for 2/22.  I'll be 40 weeks exactly that day.  Of course if there is a reason to do it earlier (and obviously if I go...

I got a whirlwind of energy today.  It's making me nervous a little bit because I cleaned like a mad woman 2 days before I went into labor with DD.  I'm not quite 35 weeks yet, so this is too early.  But, this morning I...

Maybe someone can just start a birth announcements thread.  No pressure to keep up with anything, but at least everything would be in one place.  I would also suggest the idea of adding a poll to the announcements thread so...

I'm 35 weeks this week (wow).  I'm making some progress on feeding my freezer.  I made a meatloaf and two batches of meatballs last night.  This morning I made a triple batch of twice baked potatoes...some for dinner...

I've had two c-sections and I can't say that I recall any afterpains.  Maybe the painkillers take care of it?  I take 800mg of motrin for pain.  The most painful thing about my c-section recoveries...

Well, I decided to go ahead and wash both boy and girl stuff in newborn and 0-3 month size (for winter, that is).  Two sets of everything (blankets, boppy covers, etc) are washed and ready to go, stacked in the...

I am having a planned c-section, so I need a little extra help.  Fortunately, DH is planning to take 2 weeks off, and then my mom will take off one week.  She lives locally and is planning to do like last time...show up...

Oh, sorry to be confusing.  No baby for me yet...I'm only 33 weeks!  I was talking about my daughter who is now 2 years old

DD was born on a Monday, came home on a Wednesday, and we started CDing either Thursday or Friday (can't remember).  We used the leftover disposables from the hospital, and I have to admit, it seemed so easy that the only thing...