Posts by Mrs-Mama

Quote: Originally Posted by BaileyB  Well, I accidentally forgot to take my prenatals for a few days ans that seemed to fix the problem. I guess maybe I will skip them for a while and make sure I am eating...

I had severe constipation last time and I found that eating high-in-fiber bread was more effective than eating fruits and veggies.  I can't remember if I ever ended up taking a stool softener, but I remember that my OB suggested...

Quote: Originally Posted by BaileyB  The more times I am pregnant the more I find it is better to keep most of the details such as due dates, position, gender, etc. to myself because so many people think that they...

Yes, it's to check for bleeding, clots, etc.  It is the worst ever!   Quote: Originally Posted by trekkingirl  with my c section I remember afterwards a nurse pushing on my stomach for some reason. That...

I'll be having c-section #3.  I have a vertical incision, and although, I did finally find a dr last time who was willing to let me have a TOL, in the end, DH and I were concerned with the possibility of a rupture and...

Keep up the good work!  I can't imagine doing all I did with DS and having older children to care for.  He was our first, so much easier to just focus on him.  Sounds like things are moving in the right direction. ...

Yes, you definitely have to have a catheter.  They pump you so full of fluid, it all has to go somewhere.  During the c-section they can't risk nicking your bladder if it starts to fill.  I don't have a problem with...

You do need to remove the soiled inserts.  I have, on occasion, washed a diaper or two with the insert still in (by accident), but it doesn't always come out of the diaper while washing, and worse, it can get bunched up and not...

Yeah, I'm 32 weeks, and I'm thinking that maybe we should decide on a boy name, and you know, maybe buy a carseat.  I did get out newborn diapers the other day, and I'm planning to ask DH to get the baby clothes out of the attic...

I've had a spinal both times.  I like that it's a one shot deal and nothing to take out of my back later.  I also like how quickly it takes effect.  With my 1st, I wasn't allowed out of bed for 24 hours, not sure why so...