(crossposted to MKB & MKP) I'm curious how many of you hire a mother's helper? I'd also like to know practical things like: how you found her, how old, how much you pay, how many days/hours per week, time of day, all those kinds of things. I've been toying with the idea of hiring one, but...

Hi group-- I mostly read, sometimes post. Introduced myself a few months ago, but here's a review: DH and I are 33 and 34 (just), and TTC #1. I went off the pill in April and have been charting since. Was on for four years, completely regular prior (28-30 days). Since being off the pill, I...

PREGNANT WOMEN: Do NOT let the MD or CNMwife clamp your baby's cord until it has stopped pulsating and your baby is breathing and pink.^^^ (^^^If resuscitation is needed when your baby is born insist in advance in writing that it be done with the placental circulation intact. See...

I know every baby is different, before and after birth. But I'm a bit worried this time. This one just doesn't seem to move much. I know I'm super stressed lately, which usually makes them move all over. But this one doesn't, which adds to my stress. I'm also worried cos at my last appointment...

Does anyone know how to make them? Thanks.

Does anyone have a url for fetal growth chart? What I'm looking for is the bell curve or some other kind of chart that gives you percentile growth of the fetus by the gestation week. I want to know what the doctors are refering to when they say the baby is in the nth percentile for weight, height...

I didn't believe it would be an issue, but now, having gone 3 weeks since my last appointment, I find myself getting panic stricken over not having verification that this baby is still alive. I know moving to the every 4 week appointments vs every 2 is actually a good sign, but it's making...

Website giving top 100 boy and girl names for the last 5 years. http://www.nationalstatistics.org.uk/CCI/nugget.asp?ID=184 Scott

How much can your cervix actually dilate and efface before labor will begin?

Laura, why did you x-no-archive this post? Are you afraid Hillary Israeli will see it? -...

Just thought I'd pop in and say hello. (I have changed email providers and all, so some of you newer members may not recognize me, though I post to mkb occasionally. People like Sophie and Barbara/Circe will though.) -Sara:) Mommy to DD, 27 months And Someone Due in February

Just had to share this with those of you who've been reading the rude comments thread . . . I write a column on life issues every other month for our Catholic Disocesan newspaper. This month one of my main points was how people often greet the news of a pregnancy with rude or unsupportive...

Does anyone ever feel a pulling sensation? I know that babies can really get rolling around in there and can pull on their cords. I assume that my little one is and has been doing this ever since the start. It just feels so weird now, though, and I assume it's because the baby is bigger (I...

You all might remember the problems I had through my pregnancy with my OB,,,,she was HORRIBLE...NO bed side manners what so ever!!!!!...anyhow, when I had Chloe, I really lucked out,,,,she was not on duty that day..;-)) she had someone covering for her..........so HE did the C-Sec,,,,,he...

luke daniel was born on sunday at 11:31 a.m.. 8 lbs. 12 oz. 19 inches birth story to follow as soon as i get my bearings and time! he is soooooo cute! susie

Hello, I have not checked with my doctor/hospital, but I'm really thinking about having my 3 year old present for the delivery of our second child. Of course, assuming that I get an epidural this time (was way too out of control last time) Just wondering if anyone else has had an older...

I don't get this, but it's been much less painful than normal. Not that I'm complaining, but I'm rather shocked. Who would have thought that the third tri would be the time that I suddenly start feeling so much better? Hah, it's happening right when the fatigue is starting to come back! ...

Eeeek! We found the perfect baby wipes for Rachel, and I am afraid that the company has CHANGED them!! We must have found them just before Pampers made them "new and improved"...wah! We use Pampers unscented with aloe. I used to use Huggies Natural Care unscented, but preferred the Pampers because...

Logan is a biiiiiig boy! 16lbs 2oz, 25" long! Doc is very happy with him. Says he's very alert and active (don't I know it) and is doing great. He is getting beautiful control of himself and despite me never giving him real tummy time on the floor (just on me or dad) he pushed hisself up...

My darling baby boy's first birthday is on July 11th. Almost a year old! Already! People say it all the time but how quickly that precious first year flies by. It seems like yesterday he was a helpless little bundle who couldn't do much but sleep and eat. Then came the first smiles, the first...