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Forum Post: June 2013 pregnancy
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Forum Post: Period after pregnancy, birth control etc.
For me, the worst part of the insertion was the lidocaine shot before the insertion. The insertion was much easier than I expected. Maybe it was because childbirth was so fresh in my mind--where DS ca more »
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Forum Post: What do you put on a baby registry?
My first suggestion would be to get the book "Baby Bargains". It really is a bible of sorts for all things baby. It does a good job of distinguishing needs from wants. As for what you NEED--that's pre more »
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Forum Post: May 2013 pregnancy
I think I may be one of the people that posted before that my BFing class was invaluable. I can't count how many times that I consulted my notes from that class with DS #1. Yes, a lot of BF for both y more »
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Forum Post: Period after pregnancy, birth control etc.
I EBFed (well, EPed, but he only got BM) with DS#1 and I got my first PP AF at 8.5 months. With DS#2, I had a Mirena inserted at 8 weeks. I EBFed until 12 months (and still am nursing 2x per day). I * more »
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Forum Post: Vaccines?
Our pediatrician is fairly old, and old school. When speaking to us about vaccines, he told us stories of seeing patients suffering with these horrible diseases while he was a resident. He said, "If y more »
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Forum Post: Extended BFing (18 months +)
I was just wanting to hear from some mamas who nursed past 18 months. DS#2 I will be 18 months this week and is still nursing strong both in the morning and before bed. There are occasional mornings t more »
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Forum Post: March 2013 Pregnancy
In response to siena09's comment: Second time moms (or lurkers or anyone with expertise in newborn care)--are there any books you recommend about caring for a newborn? Anything I should pick up and more »
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Forum Post: Preschool Spring update
KAM, that was very funny story! i just about melted lst week when I was talking to DS#1 (about 3.5). I am planning to take him to the Big Apple Circus at the end of the month. I asked him, "Do you wan more »
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Forum Post: March Infants and Toddlers
Try Bell and Evans for chicken nuggets. They have the best frozen chicken that I've tried.
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Forum Post: Your favorite Dr. Seuss book?
"And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street", mostly because I know the Mulberry Street in Springfield that was the inspiration. Speaking of which, the Dr. Suess park is worth a visit if you find more »
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Forum Post: OT- Vacation!
Bermuda! It's a short (2 hour) flight from here, and it's direct. I haven't checked prices lately, but Jet Blue flies there. We went there two years ago and loved it (even with a 21 month old--ha). It more »
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Forum Post: Transition out of the Pack and Play for Travel
We have used a twin size Aerobed on the floor with DS#1 (since he was about 2.5). He loves it.
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Forum Post: January 2013 Pregnancy
In response to medfordcc's comment: Great news, Siena! I'm at 27 weeks now and today I busted out my old friend, Snoogle. I'm doing well except for a bad, bad cold, and I'm hoping that will help me s more »
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Forum Post: Waldorf schools - anyone have any knowledge/experience?
I teach older students, middle and high school. We have very occasionally had Waldorf students come into our program. The last student entered in 9th grade straight from a Waldorf program. In my exper more »
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Forum Post: Holiday Side Dishes
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Forum Post: Leap Pad, or other tablet?
DS#1 (3.2 yo) is completely enthralled with my iPad, but it is a work device so I don't really like him playing with it. I'd like to get him his own device, but am looking for feedback. I like the ide more »
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Forum Post: OT - Weight Loss Apps vs. Online Trackers
Another thanks for the LoseIt recommendation. I find it both incredibly easy and super helpful. I just wanted to give a heads-up that Groupon has a current deal for Get In Shape for Women. You can get more »
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Forum Post: Teaching your LO a second language?
At DS's preschool they do formal lessons in Spanish on a regular basis. They won't make him fluent, but we are glad that he is exposed and excited by learning how to express ideas in a second language more »
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Forum Post: Non-Scary Halloween Fun?
We were just at Edaville this past weekend for Thomas. They have "The Great Pumpkin Pageant" coming up the weekend of the 27th and 28th. Decorated pumpkins, costume pageant, trick or treating, etc.
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Forum Post: October Infants and Toddlers
Thinking of the color discussion, one of DS' favorite books is "What Makes a Rainbow". Each page opens a colored ribbon that corresponds to the particular color in the rainbow. It's a great way to loo more »
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Forum Post: October Infants and Toddlers
I love watching how their little brains work. DS#1 is 3 and he can now count to 100. It was fascinating first watching him make the leap to 21+, then to 30 and beyond. For a while, when he hit 31, he more »
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Forum Post: October Preschool 2012
KAM, I agree. Fall is the best season. I feel like our apple picking plans are getting jinxed this year. DS was supposed to go with his preschool class last Friday (his birthday), but it got rained ou more »
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Forum Post: What towns/areas have the best parenting networks?
Since we are now plugging specific areas, I'll put in my plug for the West Roxbury/Roslindale area. It's a great balance of urban and suburban (we are on the commuter rail and bus lines, can walk to m more »
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Forum Post: What towns/areas have the best parenting networks?
Personally, I think there are great parent networks almost everywhere, so that one factor shouldn't drive their choice. Everyone here is talking about the burbs, but we live in the city and can't imag more »
My Latest Discussions
- Extended BFing (18 months +)
- Holiday Side Dishes
- Leap Pad, or other tablet?
- The Birthday Party Circuit
- Vitamin D deficiency?
- First Finger Foods
- Baby and Kids Gear Tag Sale--West Roxbury
- FREE Friday Activities
- PSA--Sale at Isis on all BF'ing Supplies
- Some parenting humor
Thistle, it's a hard call because you don't necessarily know how you'll feel at that point in the pregnancy. I'm inclined to say that if you can find babysitting, then do it! You'll be super busy with more »