- Grammar Fascist
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Y-O-U-R, Y-O-U-Apostrophe-R-E... They're as different as night and day. Don't you think that night and day are different? What's wrong with you?
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bamzilla posted:
12 weeks is too early for that particular test, I thought? I know someone who had one at around then and was told the fetus had some abnormalities and it turns out it was just too early for the test. I think the average timing is around 14-18 weeks with 13 being on the early side.
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- Grammar Fascist
- May 29, 2004
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Y-O-U-R, Y-O-U-Apostrophe-R-E... They're as different as night and day. Don't you think that night and day are different? What's wrong with you?
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Stairs posted:
The other question is have any of you had any experience with those stretchy one size type bras on TV? My boobs are growing faster than my bra budget and I'm looking for something that will make my expanding womanhood look less like a pack of hot dogs!
E: I've only tried the V-neck full-size.
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- Grammar Fascist
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Y-O-U-R, Y-O-U-Apostrophe-R-E... They're as different as night and day. Don't you think that night and day are different? What's wrong with you?
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Axiem posted:
I guess I should be more clear: I want to get whatever it is I'll be using to track my wife's contractions ready and tested, so that when the time comes that I'll need to actually track them, I won't be scrambling around.
It's mostly just me (over-)planning for things. As the waiting husband, aside from painting the nursery, there's not a whole lot else I can do at the moment.
We have also been using Total Baby to track feeds and diapers. It's $4.99, but has been well worth it for the syncing, graphs/charts, ability to edit, and ease of use.
Finally, I'd like to introduce Miles Henry:
He was born Monday, April 23 at 12:21 am. He was 8 lbs, 8 oz and 20.5 inches. I was only pushing for 20 minutes and had the unmedicated/natural labor that I was hoping for. He is healthy and (usually) happy, and I think we're all doing pretty well so far.
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- Grammar Fascist
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Y-O-U-R, Y-O-U-Apostrophe-R-E... They're as different as night and day. Don't you think that night and day are different? What's wrong with you?
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Does anyone have any advice for increasing supply?
GrammarFascist's Midwife posted:
Take a whole large trout (including bones, skin, tail, etc.) and a whole large green papaya (including skin, seeds, etc.) and cut them into pieces (check a Chinese or Indian market for these ingredients). Add water and vegetable broth, and simmer for about 3 hours. Strain the liquid and discard the trout and papaya. Should make approximately two cups of broth. Add salt to taste. Drink over approximately two days.
This is unrelated to the trout broth, but we also were able to go back to breastfeeding (he was unable to latch, but the lactation consultants and pediatrician were never able to figure out why) when he was about 7 weeks old--I think it was a combination of his mouth getting bigger and him getting stronger that helped a lot, so maintain hope that there can be light at the end of the pumping tunnel!
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- Grammar Fascist
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Y-O-U-R, Y-O-U-Apostrophe-R-E... They're as different as night and day. Don't you think that night and day are different? What's wrong with you?
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Thank you for this post. We're about to start figuring out everything we need and first hand experience about things like this is really helpful. We don't have a lot of friends or family with babies so its hard to get that sort of information.
Edit: I like the BabyHawk, but I was also looking to get a sling type for when they're a newborn. It seems a little scary to put a newborn in anything. They seem so delicate. 
Edit: I figured I'd list other baby products that we've been grateful to have. None of these are necessities, of course; I had hoped to be a minimalist parent that didn't get a lot of the stuff with bright lights and annoying music, but I have since decided that those things are totally worth it if it keeps the baby happy and quiet, or saves time/effort for mom and dad. Some other non-baby-wearing things that we've really loved are:
- Swing: We got this one in a different color on clearance at Target for $36, and it's been the best $36 I've ever spent. Miles takes his best naps in his swing, and the bouncer is great to be able to set him nearby while we're cooking, cleaning, or whatever else.
- Play mat: We have Bright Starts Spots & Stripes Safari Gym and it's another place where Miles loves to hang out for a long time and kick and coo while we get stuff done.
- Nosefrida Nasal Aspirator: This has been a lifesaver for the times when Miles has some snot in his nose and gets frustrated or has trouble breathing while he's eating. It's weird but it works well and quickly.
- Bio Kleen Bac-Out: This cleaner has been great for getting spit up out of the shoulders of our shirts, and is also safe for cloth diapers.
- Freddy the Firefly: This is Miles' absolute favorite toy, and he loves it hooked onto his play mat, hanging from his car seat, etc.
- Lawn Countertop Drying Rack: Once I started pumping and bottle feeding some of the time (and full-time for a while), this was an absolute lifesaver for keeping our counter clear and helping all the bottle and pump parts dry quickly. We also got a twig accessory to go along with it, and that helped stuff dry even faster.
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