Posts by headlongamy

I think if a baby/toddler is old enough for the "big kid" bed, they're old enough to sleep with a sibling. I too would have reservations about an infant with a big kid, but my 2 and 4 year olds have been sleeping together...

Our bedtime routine is pretty set. Before we go upstairs, we pick up toys. Then, around 8-8:30, bath if they need it, pjs, brush teeth, bedtime book, lights out, bedtime story, song, then I go downstairs. My 2 and 4 year old kids...

I had a great run of about 10 years with the diaphragm and am always trying to convince my condom- or pill-using girlfriends to switch. It is nice that you can just put it in if you think you might have sex, but I agree every night is a...

Hi sonya, I too am very fertile. Had one baby, got period once, got preg again! Before 2nd baby, I used the diaphragm for years and really liked it. Convenient, especially if you aren't having sex too often. If you use them right,...

Hi mommas, I've had an IUD since having my second and last child. I really like the convenience. I recently tried a menstrual cup, which was a great tampon-alternative, but then read the small print, which said IUD users shouldn't use...

I'm in the same boat, but with a slightly different situation. I am a choreographer/dancer and am going on tour with my dance company for about 3 weeks in September. I need to wean my (now) 13 month old son by then -- I really can't...