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• Forum Post: May 2013 pregnancy

  Posted 05/24/2013 09:14:53 EDT

  IPW - congrats!  Brothers!  Very exciting :) One question though -  Materniti21 gives you a risk factor?  I thought it told you definitively yes or no if the fetus has trisomy 13, 18 or 21 and should more »

• Forum Post: What do you put on a baby registry?

  Posted 05/23/2013 09:36:07 EDT

  I always send this list to my new mom friends.  You might find it helpful: 1. Nursing boppy pillow and at least 1 extra cover. Even if you don't plan on nursing, this pillow is great for bottle feedin more »

• Forum Post: May Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 05/21/2013 08:16:29 EDT

  Chiclet: Listen for him swallowing rather than sucking.  Is he falling asleep at the breast?  You might need to keep waking him up - tickle is feet, shift around.  Also, are you nursing from both side more »

• Forum Post: May 2013 pregnancy

  Posted 05/16/2013 11:08:33 EDT

  Amy Lynn - Congrats on the birth of your DS!  Sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful birth experience!

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• Forum Post: Period after pregnancy, birth control etc.

  Posted 05/16/2013 11:06:10 EDT

  I got my period back at about 5 months PP with #1, but I was about 9 months PP with #2 (I BFed both).  I didn't use any BC before I got pg with #2, but went on the minipill at my 6 week appointment af more »

• Forum Post: Vaccines?

  Posted 05/15/2013 10:56:03 EDT

  We started to space them out after my DD suffered 2 febrile seizures and had a history of spiking high fevers with her immunization shots.  DS has remained on the regular schedule.  I agree that the p more »

• Forum Post: May 2013 pregnancy

  Posted 05/15/2013 10:52:39 EDT

  IPW - That's great news on the NT scan!  That maternit21 test sounds incredible too.  I will definitely be discussing it with my OB as DH and I want to eliminate as many birth defects from the possibi more »

• Forum Post: May Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 05/13/2013 01:39:23 EDT

  We are looking on care.com for another sitter(s) as we speak too!  $15-$25 seems standard depending on experience and # of kids.  We use one of DD's former daycare teachers in the evenings now and she more »

• Forum Post: May Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 05/13/2013 08:33:07 EDT

  I also hope everyone had a happy mother's day!  DH took the kids to a pottery place last week and they made me a platter with their handprints on them.  I love it so much and I'm so impressed that DH more »

• Forum Post: Baby names

  Posted 05/13/2013 08:29:11 EDT

  WPP: I am totally the opposite of you and CT-DC because I love names that can have a million nicknames :)  I also love classic/timeless names that sound great on a business card, ala Miss Lily and Luv more »

• Forum Post: May Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 05/08/2013 02:43:21 EDT

  CT-DC: Thanks so much for your thoughts on my DS's bad behaviour.  I know there has to be a reason for it, but I really can't figure it out.  Maybe I should write down the times he tends to do it more more »

• Forum Post: May 2013 pregnancy

  Posted 05/07/2013 10:20:50 EDT

  Chiclet: Congrats on the birth of your son!  Sounds like you're doing great! Med: Congrats on the birth of your son!!!  As IPW said good going to sleep when baby sleeps.  I hope DD is adjusting well t more »

• Forum Post: May Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 05/07/2013 10:10:42 EDT

  Fram - I'll second IPW that biting the toothbrush is totally normal.  My DD (3) spits, but DS just bites and doesn't get how to spit.  Did you know you can get training toothpaste that's not harmful i more »

• Forum Post: April Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 04/30/2013 09:40:06 EDT

  So many great updates!  Love all the 2-year-olds that are chattering away.  Good luck to those of you with little ones still waking up in the night!  Food still plagues us, but I just sort of let it g more »

• Forum Post: April 2013 Pregnancy

  Posted 04/30/2013 08:57:06 EDT

  Thanks all!!  I'm still pinching myself and trying not to be too nervous!!  How will I ever do it with 3?  Jleighla - Good luck!!  I hope you have a quick and easy delivery.  My DD's due date was 5/3 more »

• Forum Post: April 2013 Pregnancy

  Posted 04/29/2013 10:36:16 EDT

  Hi All!  I just have to tell someone besides DH - I got a BFP for #3 on Saturday!  Based on LMP baby center says 1/1/14 due date !  Super excited and nervous!!!  Just hoping that these next few weeks more »

• Forum Post: APRIL 2013 TTC

  Posted 04/29/2013 10:06:54 EDT

  Kar - Got it!  Yes, I did think it had something to do with IVF.  Thanks for the info and saving me the extra money to confirm :) 

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• Forum Post: APRIL 2013 TTC

  Posted 04/29/2013 09:51:38 EDT

  Hello All - I have a question that I think you ladies might know the answer to - can you trust Dollar Tree pregnancy tests?  After I bought it and opened it I saw it said "for in vitro diagnostics onl more »

• Forum Post: April Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 04/24/2013 08:35:12 EDT

  Nice to see things getting back to normal around here! KAM: Seriously?  Ticks already?  Ugh! I wish there was some way to spray for them or something.  Our yard is infested with deer (and consequently more »

• Forum Post: April Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 04/17/2013 10:12:23 EDT

  Glad to hear people checking in.  I was at work a couple of blocks away.  We heard the explosions and were confused and panicked.   I can't even imagine how it was for the people on Boylston.  There w more »

• Forum Post: 1st birthday party tips/advice

  Posted 04/09/2013 09:47:16 EDT

  Here's what I'd recommend based on what I did and what I think I should have done for my kiddos 1st birthdays: 1. Try not to invite too many people.  I'd recommend 20 max otherwise it can be overwhelm more »

• Forum Post: April Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 04/01/2013 01:31:36 EDT

  Happy April!  I can't believe my DD will be 3 this month!  Where does the time go? Miss Lily - sounds like you had a very nice easter despite your recent loss. Arcain - my DS used to really battle me more »

• Forum Post: a Message from MissLily

  Posted 03/14/2013 09:21:50 EDT

  Miss Lily, I'm very sorry for your loss.

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• Forum Post: March Infants and Toddlers

  Posted 03/07/2013 11:51:36 EST

  Miss Lily: I haven't been on in a bit.  Very sorry to hear about your mom.  Luv: That is a cute story!  I love when they say things like that! Liz: congrats on the sale and the great weigh in!  She mu more »

• Forum Post: Your favorite Dr. Seuss book?

  Posted 03/04/2013 10:37:01 EST

  We are currently reading Horton Hatches the Egg... over and over and over!  At least it's one of his more enjoyable reads.

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