Posts by PhilsBabyMama

Quote:Originally Posted by lisathena This was taken today she offered to do maternity pics as part of my birth photos she will do when its baby time! I wasnt so keen on this idea, but loved how it turned out. She did other ones but...

I've actually swabbed myself with both babies, so it may not be an issue. I'm sure there would be a slight garlicky smell, but not sure how long until it would go away. Good luck!

Welcome to the group, mngreyday! I definitely lay awake at night thinking about how much I can't wait to sleep on my back again! Haha! Loogiejane, I wake up that way sometimes, but I figure if it was hurting something, my body would...

I think generally it is done between 35 and 37 weeks. My midwife does it at 34 weeks so there is time to treat and retest if it's positive. My problem with all of this is that just because you test negative at 34 (or 37) weeks does not...

Another vote for The Baby Book by Dr.Sears here!

I had a dad at my son's soccer game ask how I was feeling then say: "You're carrying in all the right places! Keep that up. You look great." He kind of toed the line between flattering and creepy, but I took it as a nice compliment!...

My midwife recommended doing that if you tested positive. She also recommended (before taking the test) to take a probiotic and colostrum supplement. This can help crowd out the bad bacteria with good. I didn't do anything special to...

Yep, that's been driving me nuts for quite a while. The whole "pregnancy is a disease" mindset bothers me, and I feel like the constant "how are you feeling?" inquiries are just an extension of that.

You look great, Jessmn!

Quote:Originally Posted by Mama4life14 You are so beautiful! And the Linea Nigra (sp?) is showing like crazy!Thanks! Yeah and if I remember correctly, my linea nigra will get even darker! Bodies do strange things when you're...