I have a ton of 3-6 months sized clothing and onesies and a good supply of sizes larger than that, too. People were great about not giving us the tiny size clothing and I was afraid to buy much of it myself as well since I don't want to be wasteful. I noticed while going through it that I only...

Wondering if anyone had recommendations for a nappy/diaper bag, as I've been given a voucher and thought I'd get a fancier new bag, rather than something plainer or second-hand. Any handy features that you think are necessary? And likewise, any features which are generally pretty useless? The...

I have just had an appointment with my midwife. Last fortnight she said I had to rest with my feet up for 1 hour per day as the baby was small. He still hasn't grown much so she has scheduled me for another ultrasound. The appointment isn't for another 2 weeks. I'm scared this is IUGR. I am...

(mandatory seat belt and helmet laws) I'm not, because I think adults should be able to do whatever stupid things with their own lives that they like

I gave birth to my first son on the 11th of March after 31 hours of all natural labor. He weighed 8lbs 1 oz. I began breastfeeding right away and he latched on perfectly. At about 4 days old DS started to get really fussy. I believed he was not getting enough to eat and didn't think that I had any...

http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/04/06/health.caesarean.reut/index.html What a brave woman! (How sad the state of affairs that their health care system -- or lack thereof -- drove her to this!) -- Anita --

Sad news... Georgetown University Hospital has decided to fire the midwives it has on staff. These are the midwives who attended my VBAC attempt. They provided excellent care. What a loss for DC-area...

Yowie! I keep getting this shooting pain in my right buttock and leg ... like a nerve has been caught between my hip bone and pelvis. Is this sciatica? I'm fine sitting or lying or even standing, but sometimes when I walk it just about drops me to the floor. I don't see my chiropractor for over a...

Just wondering if I am missing a post or if she has not gotten around to posting about her appt? Sophie, I hope all went well and you found some reassurance! Amber Mommy to Parker (12/7/99) and Spencer (12/5/01) #3 EDD Oct. 21, 2004!! "You'll be his first kiss; his first love; his first friend. ...

The tenth month! Postpartum is definitely a part of pregnancy, so here you go: All our new moms, if you're still reading here and haven't migrated over to misc.kids.breastfeeding or misc.kids yet, how are you doing? Lochia tapering off, or telling you to take it a little easier? Are you getting...

I have seen post about people doing pelvic floor exercise and pelvic rocks. What exactly are these? I just always assumed they were kegels but now I am thinking they are not. What is the benefit of them and how exactly do I do them?

BABY'S FORESKIN WON'T RETRACT? Some foreskins don't fully retract until age 17! See below for reasons NOT to retract... I asked parents: "Will you rip and slice his little penis?"

Heh - not that i've ever been bitten by a shark, but i've seen enough doco's to how they attack, and that's exactly what my baby was doing to my body after dinner last night. I've had some more pain today ( all in front, none in my lower back ), but it's really very manageable. It makes me wonder...

This is good news! http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994854 Andrea mom of 5.

After all Mary's threads on monthly updates, I didn't see any place where I could put my update. I'm not TTC, not pregnant, but had two m/c's in the last five months. I still find it hard to not be pregnant and systematically skip any pregnancy announcement here. Not that I am not happy for the...

Crystal dreamer??? anyone know anything about her, have'nt seen her posting, unless i'm missing them... Just wondering and hoping she is ok....

My SIL is 12 weeks pregnant and went for an ultrasound today. Apparently there is some new test that can check for Downs Syndrome at 12 weeks by U/S. I have never heard of such a thing and suspect her doctor is doing this U/S unnecessarily. Anyone else know anything about this????

With pregnancy #1 I was very fortunate not to get a single stretch mark. I was very diligent about using Dr. Palmers lotion every morning and night. Should I be concerned about getting stretch marks this time around? I would think it is a possibility but unlikely since my skin has already...

Unless the baby opts to pop early, we're going in on Friday for the C-section. Thank goodness, it sounds like everything is going to work out. I've got childcare arranged for the weekend -- a friend is going to help out my DH. DH is going to be there the first day, for the delivery, and then I'm...

Hi all I wonder if you can help me. my 4.5 month old son snores when he sleeps, not too often but he does. At night just before the deep sleep, he will gasp for air. He breathes, then it seems as if his throat closes, then he realizes, wakes up and then makes a whooping sound and then then...